Council Connections - 20 October 2021

Mount Fox Community Shed Meeting, Event Wrap Ups, Official Opening and Damaged Community and Natural Assets

Mount Fox Community Shed Meeting Wrap Up

Councillors and Officers travelled to Mount Fox on Tuesday 12 October 2021 to meet with community members for the Mount Fox Community Shed Meeting held at the Mount Fox camping grounds.

Councillors stopped to inspect current roadworks on Lava Plains/Mount Fox Road.

The main topics of conversation at the shed meeting were waste management and how to increase recycling.

Genex Kidston Connection Project – Sub-contractor Drop in Session Wrap Up

Thursday 14 October 2021 saw the Genex Kidston Connection Project – Sub-contractor Drop in Session hosted by Powerlink and UGL at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre.

Hinchinbrook Businesses attended the informal drop in session, allowing businesses the opportunity to meet the team and ask questions about bidding for work on the future project such as sub-contracting opportunities, vegetation and access works, machine and equipment hire, cleaning services, waste management, recycling, and much more.

SES Week 2021

On Friday 15 October 2021 the Rotary Park water fountain was dyed orange in honour of SES Week.

SES Week highlights the service SES volunteers provide to Queensland communities.

Council would like to take this opportunity to thank all SES volunteers for helping their communities get back on their feet following the many challenges Queensland has thrown at us this year.

Official Opening - Hinchinbrook Water Security Project

The community is invited to attend the Official Opening of the Hinchinbrook Water Security Project.

Date:      Wednesday 20 October 2021

Time:      8.30am

Where:   Intersection of Como Road and Townsville Road Ingham

For further information please contact Council.

Hinchinbrook Business Connect Session

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training are hosting a Business Connect Session targeted at local business owners and managers.

Come along to hear about the funding and services available to business and industry. This is an opportunity to connect with all levels of government.

Date:       Thursday 21 October 2021

Time:      5.30pm to 7.30pm

Where:   TYTO Conference and Events Centre

Cost:       Free

For further information or to register, please visit the Eventbrite website www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hinchinbrook-business-connect-tickets-183063276187.

Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook Photo Competition

Last chance to help Council showcase the beauty of the Hinchinbrook Shire with images that inspire and motivate the community to ‘not waste Hinchinbrook’.

The Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook Photo Competition closes Sunday 24 October 2021.

Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook Photo Competition is a joint initiative between Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the MAMS Group.

For further information please visit Council's website, Waste and Recycling page.

Seniors Morning Tea

This event is an opportunity to bring together senior members of the community, spend time with friends and family, enjoy light refreshments and entertainment.

Date:       Friday 29 October 2021

Time:      9.00am to 12.00pm

Where:    Hinchinbrook Shire Hall

Cost:       $5 per person

Booking: Tickets can be purchased at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library.

For further information contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library.

Get Ready Hinchinbrook Students

Get creative and enter the get ready for disaster season with an awesome Artwork Competition.

Show us (using pictures) what you think is a natural hazard risk to our district.

It can be a drawing, painting, collage or digital creation, however, it must be your own original work!

Entries have been extended to 4.00pm Wednesday 27 October 2021 to receive a small gift, and a chance to win a great range of items for your household Emergency Kit including a 5L dry bag, battery operated radio and power bank!

The winner will be drawn Thursday 28 October 2021 and announced on Council's Hinchinbrook Disaster Information Facebook page.

Artwork templates are available from the Council Office, 25 Lannercost Street Ingham.

If you would like extra copies, please visit Council's website Disaster and Emergency page for the printable version.

For further information, please contact Council's Disaster Management Officer. 

Community Activity Grants 2021-2022 Round Two Now Open

Last chance to apply for a Community Activity Grant (CAG). Round Two of the CAG closes on Friday 29 October 2021.

If you have an event, activity, training, club operations work, or competitions that occur in or represent the Hinchinbrook Shire please put forward an application.

Applications are invited for:

• Community High Achievers ($250 individuals or $700 for teams of or more);
• Community Group Support (up to $1,000);
• Community Activities (up to $2,000);
• Moderate Events (between $2,000 and $5,000);
• Major Events (up to $15,000); and
• Signature Regionally Significant Events (Up to $30,000).

To download an application form please visit Council's website Grants and Funding page and submit the completed application via email.

Community and Natural Assets Damaged – Report Suspicious Behaviour

Council has received reports of vehicles damaging community and natural assets in various locations at and along the Lucinda foreshore, which costs the community money to repair and replace. Significant damage is also being caused to the environmental values in the area including vegetation and dunal systems. 

There are a persistent number of people that seem determined to ruin this area and they need to be stopped.

Vehicle access to the beach is a privilege enjoyed by the community and came about after a prolonged period of discussion and negotiation towards ensuring safety of public and minimisation of environmental harm through restrictions on movement to defined areas.

The regulations in place are not being observed and if the unlawful activities continue to occur, Council may need to consider revoking present privileges.

Staff have increased surveillance in this area and will have no hesitation in applying any or all means to hold those responsible accountable.

Council will also seek to recoup the cost associated with the malicious damage of public property including both infrastructure and damage to the environment.

Council would appreciate any information from the community towards identifying the perpetrators of this unlawful activity.

Council has reported the matter to the Queensland Police and residents are encouraged to report any such activities via the Updates and Withdrawals section located on PoliceLink’s website.

When using PoliceLink to report vehicle issues at Lucinda foreshore, please quote Policelink reference number QP2101877586.

This will ensure all the information is collated under one complaint and provide the impetus for action.

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COUNCIL CONNECTIONS - 20 OCTOBER 2021