FRASER COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL OCTOBER 2011 NEWSLETTER
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The Fraser Coast has set itself as a major player in the aviation industry with the adoption of the Fraser Coast Airport Master Plan 2011-2031.
The plan will guide the development of the airports for the next 20 years to ensure they are safe, competitive and attract development.
“This plan will allow the Fraser Coast to firmly position itself as an aviation industry hub for aircraft maintenance and refurbishment and aggressively pursue new business,” Fraser Coast Mayor Mick Kruger said.
Council estimates that if the airport precinct was developed to its full potential it would generate 1,432 jobs and inject $71 million into the local economy stimulating the construction industry; creating jobs; attracting new, technology based businesses to the region; and positioning the Fraser Coast as a front runner in regional development initiatives.
More information can be found at www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au.
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Don’t miss the launch of BOOST Your Business, the Fraser Coast Opportunities small business package to take place as part of the Business Hervey Bay networking evening to be held on Friday, 21 October from 5.30 to 7.30 pm at the WetSide Cafe and restaurant.
As part of the BOOST Your Business package, Council asked businesses to offer services to new and established small businesses as they set about achieving their goals. Services available include accounting, legal, advertising, financial and banking, business coaching and mentoring.
The BOOST Your Business package is an ongoing initiative of the Fraser Coast Opportunities partnership and interest can be registered at any time following Friday’s launch by completing the webform located at www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au.
Business Hervey Bay fosters a strong sense of community, while providing a social atmosphere for business people to mix and mingle. It is a free service offered under the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce. You don’t have to be a chamber member to attend and events are open to business owners, managers and staff. Entry is by gold coin donation.
More information can be found at www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au or www.businessherveybay.com.au.
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The Work for Queensland Mining and Gas Jobs Expo is just days away and will be held at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough on 28 October.
The expo is an opportunity to showcase to mining company executives the region’s capacity to service their industry with employees, goods and services and is being organised by the Queensland Government in partnership with regional councils and major mining and gas industry employers.
Major mining and gas industry employers will be on hand to provide job seekers with information on current job opportunities, the range of jobs and careers available in the resources sector; industry pay, conditions and lifestyle and future job opportunities.
Resources sector training providers will provide free training and career information and will outline the training options available to pursue a career in the mining or gas industry.
For more information on the Work for Queensland Mining and Gas Jobs Expo and the Work for Queensland initiative, visit www.skills.qld.gov.au
or call 1800 773 048.
The Fraser Coast is bustling with activity as work on the following projects progresses:
Chinese Garden:
Work has commenced on the construction of a Chinese Garden within the grounds of the Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens. The Chinese garden will be visible and accessible from Elizabeth Street and will be bordered by Dayman Street. The works are being completed internally by Parks Coordinator Glen Rae and his team. An order has been sent to China to supply authentic ‘Chinese’ components for the garden. These authentic pieces will be included within the main entry with dragon and phoenix statues, bluestone flooring and a feature wall. The contemplation court, fountain and moon gate will also feature the authentic Chinese pieces.
Hervey Bay Animal Refuge:
With the completion of the Maryborough Animal Refuge, plans are now underway to construct a new facility for Hervey Bay. This facility will be constructed off Cicada Lane and will comprise blocks of kennels similar to Maryborough, as well as a new refuge administration facility.
Hervey Bay Community Centre:
Construction of the new Hervey Bay Community Centre is progressing and it is expected to be completed late November 2011. The facility will be the home of the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre who will be managing the complex. More than 20 community groups will also call the centre home. The centre will give Hervey Bay another venue for functions. An accredited day care centre will also be housed within the building. The outdoor area of the facility will include a long timber seat that is being constructed with timbers recycled from the iconic Urangan Pier.
Maryborough Aquatic Centre:
Win Constructions Queensland, a local company, has been awarded the contract for the redevelopment of the Maryborough Aquatic Centre. A new 50 metre pool, new hydro therapy pool and a new children’s play area will be part of the redevelopment. Work will be done on the current heated 25 metre pool. All current dressing sheds and administration centre etc will be demolished and replaced with new modern facilities. Construction has commenced and it is expected the works will be completed mid 2012.
Tiaro Medical Centre:
Construction of the Tiaro Medical Centre is well underway taking over the site of the old Tiaro Shire Council administration centre. The centre will house doctors in general practice and will be used by associated medical agencies in consultant capacities. The centre is scheduled for completion in October.
Hervey Bay Cultural Centre:
The tender for the construction of the Hervey Bay Cultural Centre has closed and the tender assessment process is underway. At the completion of this process the successful tenderer will be announced and construction of Stage 1 will commence almost immediately. Stage 1 will include the Regional Art Gallery and Interpretive/Discovery Centre. The facility when completed will sit opposite the new Hervey Bay Community Centre.
Maryborough Special Needs Centre & Toy Library:
Construction has commenced on the redevelopment and extension of the Maryborough Special Needs Centre & Toy Library in Lennox Street Maryborough. The redevelopment will give much needed extra space for the centre with the construction of a large storage area. The new area will have complete PWD access. Local construction company, Metcalfe Constructions, was awarded the contract.
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Gary Richards, Hervey Bay Business Awards 2011 Retailer of the Year and sole owner of Whale City Butchery is leading the way in embracing new opportunities for existing business.
Recognising the need to develop your business as the economic climate and ways of doing business change, Gary has recently added an online ordering facility to the factory and 2 shop fronts operating under the Whale City Butchery banner.
This unique facility is supported by free delivery for orders over $50, and includes delivery to homes outside of Hervey Bay once per week.
Despite never having gone online or been one to send emails, Gary works on the basis that, “you’ve got to try anything and everything to try and survive”.
In addition to opening a new avenue for his customers, Gary has spent the past 12 months exploring the opportunities that exist for him as the resource sector booms on the doorstep of the Fraser Coast.
In early September 2011, Gary attended the Surat Basin conference and personally experienced how other industries can leverage and benefit from the boom in the resource sector.
“It was eye opening to see for myself how things operate on a mine site and I would encourage other business owners and stakeholders to do the same thing” Gary said.
Gary is continuing to research how his business can become involved in supplying meats to the mines and hopes to soon add them to the list of testimonials he has received as a result of supplying locally to the likes of the Torquay Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and Wide Bay Institute of TAFE.
The recent accreditation of Whale City Butchery as a member of the Industry Capability Network (ICN) is sure to help Gary as he continues to work towards ensuring the continued sustainability of a local business that has been in operation for the past 23 years.
More information:
Contact the Whale City Butchery on 4128 3841 or see their website www.hervebaybutchers.com.au.
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There are currently no opportunities to tender.
More information:
Go to www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au to monitor opportunities that may arise.
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
FRASER COAST APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEO @280K PER YEAR LISA DESMOND
Lisa our first female CEO
28th April 2011
New Fraser Coast Council CEO Lisa Desmond.
THE Fraser Coast Council’s first female CEO kicked up her four-inch heels yesterday as one of her most eagerly awaited days came to an end.
Former Director of Corporate Services Lisa Desmond, who has been acting chief since Andrew Brien packed up for Western Australia last year, was officially handed the top job in yesterday’s council meeting.
There were 56 applicants for the position, six of whom were short listed, but ever since the position was declared vacant Ms Desmond has been the hot favourite.
Still, the relief and joy was obvious on Ms Desmond’s face when mayor Mick Kruger re-opened the confidential section of the meeting and announced she had been the successful applicant.
When the meeting was over Ms Desmond was embraced by fellow directors Wayne Sweeney and Peter Smith and the 10 councillors present.
For almost 20 years Ms Desmond has been crunching numbers in council departments and has put together countless budgets.
While council officials have never been drawn on the exact salary the former CEO received, the position reportedly fetches about $280,000.
Ms Desmond said she was proud to be the first female to take on the role and hoped she would be a positive role model for young women in the region.
“It’s a privilege to be one of the few senior females in local government in Queensland,” Ms Desmond said.
“I hope I can live up to the expectations that go with that.”
Sourced from Fraser Coast Chronicle by Henry Sapiecha
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Comments to the editor of the FC chronicle
We hope that the number crunching by our newly appointed Fraser Coast Council CEO Lisa Desmond differs from days past as it did not work for this area as of late.
Are we in for more of the same or what is going to be so different.
What is she going to do that is going to change things?
Will she change things for the better prior to the next local election?
Councillors have been privy to Lisa’s arguement why she should be appointed but not us the public. So since they made the decision for us, they will have to answer to the public at the next local elections if Lisa Desmond does not deliver the goods before the election
If not , then the current councillors who supported this appointment will be facing the polls and the people.
Women are great people and they play a very important part in business & governments throughout all regions. One must however note that they now over dominate the FC councillor numbers in addition to this very important appointment.
Council records past decisions by women councillors have indictaed a support to increase development charges with male councillors voting against increase of developers charges.[One is told]
There are currently 7 female and 3 male FC councillors.
Is this appointment going to continue such an approach to increasing charges & squeezing dollars from developers already on the edge or moved out of the area.?
The shovel ready approach by council appears merely to be a band aid approach and has serious flaws, but sound in concept nevertheless.
The new CEO needs urgently to mean business when it comes to attracting developers back to the region as well as fast tracking applications, where jobs are at stake
What part was played in the past and or input had by the new CEO Lisa Desmond in the developers crisis that mushroomed here & is still here @ the Fraser Coast???
We elect our representatives carefully as the councillors should elect the CEO carefully.We all hope that this decision is the right one and wish her success working for the people who pay her and the Councillors. This appointment would not have been an easy task for the council, but it had to be done.
CONGRATULATIONS LISA & ALL THE BEST WITH YOUR NEW APPOINMENT
The persons from council on the appointment committe.Mick Kruger, Julie Arthur & Dave Dalgleish are competant persons and we all hope have made the right choice for the future prosperity of the region.
Our newly appointed CEO Lisa Desmond will certainly be under intense scrutiny during the following several months leading up to the next local elections.Was she just a safe bet for the councillors, better the devil you know etc., or did she present an outstanding arguement to the appointment committee
The voting public should be aware of the imbalance of sexes in council at the next local election perhaps or if happy maintain the staus quo.
The above comments are open for discussion generally and correction if information herein is deemed to be inaccurate or misleading
Fraser Coast Commerce & Industry Web site
INVITATION TO ATTEND OPEN FORUM ON ALDERSHOT MINING OPERATION SHORTCOMINGS
This corressponce & invitation was forwarded to us
ALDERSHOT AND DISTRICT AGAINST MINING
Pres. Steve Harding-Vice.Pres. Brian Linforth-Sec.Sue Crickitt
Tres. Col Renyolds
72 Smelter St. Aldershot 4650
Tel 41221011—e-mail brisue@dodo.com.au
14/03/11
Chambers Of Commerce Fraser Coast
The committee of our organization invites you to a very factual and informative documentry film regarding COAL SEAM GAS EXTRACTION.
Apart from the possible income from these wells we believe it is in your members interest to be aware of the potential damage the proliferation of this form of mining can have.
The attached brochure gives details and we hope to see some of you there.
REGARDS
BRIAN LINFORTH
VICE PRES .
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
MELBOURNE TO FRASER COAST FLIGHT SUPPORT MESSAGE FROM FRASER COAST COUNCILLOR MESSAGE
Melbourne Flights Update
Dear Maybe Melbourne Supporter
Firstly, let me thank you for the incredible support that this campaign has generated. We received over 3600 emails or letters in support of a new air route to be established between Melbourne and Hervey Bay.
At this stage, I do not have anything super positive to report. We have been in constant negotiations with the airlines and they are still very keen to explore the establishment of a new route when the economic climate is more stable. Whilst we missed out on the summer scheduling, we are by no means out of the race.
Please be assured that I will continue to give this project my energy and dedication, and hopefully in the future, we will all be able to fly to Melbourne on a direct flight.
Once again, your support is not only much appreciated, but critical to the cause.
Kind regards
Anne Nioa
Cr Anne Nioa
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
A CALL FOR THE FRASER COAST TO BECOME SMARTER.GET IBM GRANT $$$$
IBM Pledges $50 Million to Create 100 Smarter Cities
IBM has inaugurated its Smarter Cities Challenge, a competitive grant program in which IBM will award $50 million-worth of technology and services to help 100 municipalities across the globe. Teams of IBM experts will provide city leaders with recommendations for successful growth, better delivery of municipal services, more citizen engagement, and improved efficiency. Watch the video >
Sourced & published by Henry Sapiecha
HOME & BUSINESS LIGHTING SPECTACULAR AT THE FRASER COAST
Christmas Lights Competition
Light up The Fraser Coast
(includes a Section for Businesses)
It is that time of year again when the residents of The Fraser Coast know how to put on a light show. They have untangled the cords, replaced the light bulbs, and spent hours ensuring that their light display will put a smile on your face.
For the first time, in many years, the Light Up The Fraser Coast Christmas Lights Competition includes a section for businesses.
If you would like to nominate a business for the competition, CLICK HERE to download a nomination form.
ENTRIES CLOSE 10 DECEMBER, 2010
For more information, visit the Fraser Coast Regional Council website at www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
REZONING OF LAND PARCELS BY COUNCIL TO FIT IN WITH PROPOSED EVELOPMENTS IN THE FRASER COAST REGION
Hervey Bay City Planning Scheme Draft Amendments
Council is proposing to amend the Hervey Bay City Planning Scheme in order to provide a sound planning tool to manage development within the former Hervey Bay City local government area until the completion of a consolidated scheme for the Fraser Coast Regional Council area.
You are invited to review the proposed amendments and lodge a submission during the public notification period, which extends from 29 November 2010 to 31 January 2011.
- Public Notice
- Mapping Schedule
- Sourced & published by Henry Sapiecha
MARYBOROUGH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL RECORDS/PHOTOS AVAILABLE IN GRAND OLD BUILDING
MARYBOROUGH HISTORICAL BUILDING HOUSES DATA RECORDS
Perhaps you are after some history in the area to help with some marketing programme for your business.
Perhaps you just want to find something out from the past
Ask the staff at the historical society, they are only too willing to help out.
41216646 or 
shirley.h@live.com.au
Opening hours are Wednesdays & Fridays 9am-12 noon
and each Thursday 9am to 12 noon
MARYBOROUGH WIDE BAY & BURNETT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
Pics & story by Henry Sapiecha
WIDE BAY BURNETT REGIONAL PLAN DISCUSSION & H ERVEY BAY FORESHORE CLEANUP TALKS
Dear Members and Guests,
Hervey Bay Chamber Breakfast – Wednesday 24 November, 2010
at 6.45am for a 7.00am start at the Boat Club, Buccaneer Drive Urangan
NOVEMBER BREAKFAST SPECIAL
2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1
This month the Chamber has the unique opportunity to be able to offer two presentations for the price of one with both presentations focussing on the future development of our great region.
1. UDIA BRIEFING ON THE WIDE BAY BURNETT REGIONAL PLAN
Now is the time for you to have your say. The State Government has outlined its’ plans for the development of the Fraser Coast over the next 20 years and is calling for submissions on how this plan will impact on you. We are talking about a plan that will impact on how you live and how you do business for the next 20 years and it is essential that you understand what it means.
To help us understand what it all means the Chamber has asked the local branch of the UDIA to provide us with a comprehensive briefing on how the plan will impact on life in Hervey Bay.
2. PETER CHAPMAN, EDITOR OF THE CHRONICLE ON THE FORESHORE DEBATE
We have all seen the recent media debate about cleaning up the foreshore and have asked Peter Chapman, the editor for the Fraser Coast Chronicle to talk to the Chamber and tell us about the feedback he received as a result of the survey and what he thinks the next step is.
DON’T MISS OUR LAST BREAKFAST FOR THE YEAR
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PRE-PAYMENT OF CHAMBER BREAKFASTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD OR EFT.
CASH AND CHEQUES STILL BEING ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR
For a low Cost of of $20 for Chamber members or $25 Non Members you really can’t afford to miss this breakfast.
Please RSVP before close of business Monday, 22 November, 2010
Click Here to RSVP (if you wish to pay at the door)
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OUR NEXT FUNCTION WILL BE OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY ON 17 DECEMBER, 2010
Sharon Philp
Chamber Secretariat
T: 0428 725 662
BUSINESS STALWARTS OF MARYBOROUGH MAKE SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE CITY CENTRE
Maryborough CBD Renewal Update
Following our General Business Community CBD Renewal Meeting held 13 August 2010, and workshop previously held which was conducted by newly elected Marketing Committee members, this workshop has developed a ‘working document’ that has formed the basis of our Marketing Plan. Serving also as a reference guide, this document should be ‘dynamic’ in nature in order to capture ongoing inputs from future forums and discussions.
I would like to acknowledge:
- Vince Rovere (Operational Manager, TOAST Espresso Bar),
- Andrew Brien (Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Coast Council)
- Lisa Desmond (Director, Organisational Services, Fraser Coast Council)
- Councillor Gerard O’Connell (Fraser Coast Council)
- Bridget Edwards (DEEDI)
- Guy Meredith (Principal Ray White Maryborough) and
- Anne Maddern (Maddern Valuers)
Who were able to complete such a comprehensive marketing plan in a very short timeframe – well done!
I would also like to acknowledge Executive Team that consists of the following people:
- Councillor Gerard O’Connell (Fraser Coast Council)
- Andrew Butkis (Principal, Zip Print, Maryborough)
- Anne Proctor (Anne’s Lingerie, Maryborough)
- Jason Town (Manager, ANZ Maryborough)
- Alan Wetton (Principal, LJ Hooker, Maryborough)
- Vince Rovere (Operational Manager, TOAST Espresso Bar)
- Guy Meredith (Principal, Ray White, Maryborough)
Who have been vital to the successful progression of the CBD Renewal Plan.
There are 2 parts to the Initial Phase of the ‘CBD Renewal Plan’.
1.Make a Priority List of the actions, strategies that we should attend to first in relation to aesthetics, infrastructure, communication, team and pride building, and building positive networks.
We have listed strategies / objectives to be achieved in Priority Order from 1 to 9 at our recent CBD Executive Meeting held Friday 27 August, 2010. An overall timeframe and responsible authorities will now be attributed to each objective assigned in Priority Order.
2. Develop a simplified research project that can be actioned and deliver a report within a one to two month period. This will identify all actions and strategies relevant to the CBD of Maryborough’s message communication, branding and positioning and will be addressed within the same timeframe as Phase 1.
By the end of the first timeframe (e.g. 3 to 6 months), we should be in a position to move into the execution phase of the Key Strategies in our plan. This will require some investment from Fraser Coast Council, local government and private business. However, assuming the successful completion of the first phase of the CBD Renewal Plan, we should have a more positive and willing group of key stakeholders than would currently be the case.
9 Key Strategies have been proposed and elected in Priority Order from 1 to 9. These key strategies range from ‘incentive programs to identifying key aesthetic issues and developing rectification plans that can be actioned quickly’. The key strategies outline and incorporate all key tasks previously identified in establishment stages of CBD Renewal Plan. These strategies are very exciting and vital for the progression of Maryborough’s CBD.
We will now be working closely with Fraser Coast Council, local government, and local business (individual business owners) to facilitate and coordinate relevant objectives to be achieved in a reasonable timeframe.
We are very grateful to have received great support by our Local Council. At a recent executive meeting held Friday 17 September 2010, it was agreed that Council will provide assistance and are committed to working with the CBD Renewal Group on the 9 Priority Projects.
Council has formed an internal “CBD Taskforce Project Team” consisting of the Executive, Planning, and Engineering and Economic Development staff to undertake the following tasks:
Strategy 1 – Define “CBD” area
The Council Project Team is presently reviewing and confirming the Precincts identified in the Maryborough City Centre Development Strategy commissioned by the Maryborough City Council. This process involves collecting existing business uses and identifying vacant shops within each of the identified Precincts. These identified “Precincts”, will underpin the new planning scheme and assist in development within those precincts.
Following this it is then proposed that a meeting be organised with Council’s marketing team and the CBD Executive to discuss branding and consistent marketing strategies for the CBD and its “Precincts”.
Strategy 2 – Identify key aesthetic issues and develop rectification plan
Council has finalised plans for the replanting of garden beds etc within the CBD including cleaning of footpaths. This work is scheduled to be undertaken over 3 weekends during October.
This would be a great opportunity to organise a “Spring Clean Maryborough CBD” day with Business Operators, the Council and the community. Council has offered assistance with the provision of minor equipment (pressure cleaners etc); skip bins etc and depending on the interest from Business Owners the CBD may need to be closed.
A sausage sizzle could be organised for all involved. Any aesthetic issues should be identified prior to this day to ensure that tasks are co-ordinated and completed.
It has been decided a ‘Clean up Maryborough CBD Day’ will be held 14 November 2010 in the Maryborough CBD. Action steps are:
- Tree Pruning (Kent Street Trees)
- Public Clean up (Gerneying footpaths, gutters, shopfronts)
- Window and Glass Cleaning (All shopfronts)
- General Cleaning
- Small Renovations
All business owners are encouraged to participate in this day. To record your interest and participation, please RSVP to lisa.desmond@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4197 4457 to confirm your attendance.
We NEED YOUR SUPPORT to ensure this great step forward is a large success!
Strategy 5 – Incentive programs
Council will investigate options for incentive programs that will encourage the updating and repair of facades/awnings. Part of this will include sourcing material prepared by the previous Maryborough City Council regarding style guide and affordable facade refurbishments. In addition to this investigation will be undertaken on potential Development Concessions for businesses establishing or operating within the ”Defined Precinct” areas.
Strategy 6 – CBD Pedestrian Friendly
Council is currently working on a proposal for a pedestrian friendly CBD area within Kent/Bazaar/Adelaide and improved linkages between the “Precincts”. This will include a review of car parking. The scope of this project will depend on funding availability and further consideration by Council however when the concepts are finalised and approved by Council these will be submitted to the CBD Renewal Group for further input and discussion.
Strategies 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9 will be issued for publication in the very near future.
The Key strategies identified in the CBD Renewal Plan will be approached in Priority Order so we will see successful change step by step, ensuring we create a positive environment for the growth of investment and commerce leading to the revitalisation of the Central Burnett District of Maryborough.
As Ernesto Sirolli once wrote, ‘the message is that person centred, responsive economic development works. When a community can help motivated people succeed, the motivation spreads’
‘The future of every community lies in capturing the energy, imagination, intelligence and passion of its people’
Progress is and will continue to be made.
Many thanks,
Regards,
Daniel Sanderson
CBD Renewal Chair, Maryborough Chamber of Commerce
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