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Gazette
GLENORCHY
GLENORCHY CITY — WHERE IDEAS HAPPEN
NOVEMBER 2011
GLENORCHY ON THE GO: P10-11
GLENORCHY
MY PRIORITY
Fun, Friends,
Feeling Good . . .
MAYOR’S MESSAGE: P5
Glenorchy’s colourful boardwalk and pavilion at Elwick Bay opens
THE PATH AHEAD
THE eye-catching boardwalk and pavilion, the first stage of the Glenorchy Art
and Sculpture Park development, was
officially opened by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, on October 3.
Mayor of Glenorchy Adriana Taylor
said the project was vital to allow the
city to better capitalise on the economic
and tourism potential from visitors to
the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).
She said it was also an important and
exciting addition to Glenorchy’s recreational facilities for residents.
“When completed residents and visitors will be able to stroll along 4.7 kilometres of pathways, including the boardwalk and shelters, from MONA to
Wilkinsons Point to view unique artworks as well as to enjoy the water views.
Alderman Taylor said full realisa-
tion of the plan depended on private and
philanthropic partnerships to provide
art works for the site.
“GASP will complement the nearby
MONA development and link it to the
Derwent Entertainment Centre, creating a dynamic cultural precinct that will
put Glenorchy on the international cultural map.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard cuts the
tape held by Rosetta Primary School
students Lauren Fulton, left, Luke
Phillips, Brodie Paine and Zoe
McKenzie to open the boardwalk.
Glenorchy Mayor Adriana Taylor,
Premier Lara Giddings and Senators
Anne Urquhart, Carol Brown and Lisa
Singh complete the offical party.
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COMMUNITY DIARY NOVEMBER 2011
Tuesday 1st November
Volunteer Recruitment Workshop
631 Main Road Berriedale
Do you need to recruit more volunteers or look at some
retention strategies? This workshop will look at what is
effective recruitment and retention, focusing on
Volunteering Australia’s National Standards and
Contemporary recruitment and retention ideas and
methods. Run by the Glenorchy Volunteer Centre and
Volunteering Tasmania, the workshop will be held from
10.30am-12.30pm at the Glenorchy Volunteer Centre.
Numbers are limited please RSVP to Peter on 6231 5550 or
Andrea/Fiona on 6214 4571
2nd – 10th November
Animated Portraits
Moonah Arts Centre, 65 Hopkins Street Moonah
This exhibition features the work of young people from
Glenorchy who have participated in a series of workshops in
digital animation and video. The participants will address the
theme of the portrait in a variety of ways including digital
prints and projections. For further information contact the
MAC on 6214 7633
Friday 4th November
Glenorchy Community Fund Fundraising Dinner
Tattersalls Park Function Centre
Pre dinner drinks commence at 7pm, to be seated at 7.30pm,
costing $65 per person for a two course carvery meal and
dress code is whatever makes you feel special! Funds raised
by the dinner will be used to provide financial assistance to
community groups and organisations within the Glenorchy
Local Government Area. To RSVP you will need to fill out a
form, you can obtain this by calling 6216 6791 or email
gcf@gcc.tas.gov.au
Saturday 5th November
Car Boot Sale
St Paul’s Anglican Church, 480 Main Road Montrose
Car boot sale from 10am – for bookings or enquiries contact
0411 727 638
Glenorchy Gardens Mini Market / Fair 9.30am-3.30pm
26 Vieste Drive Glenorchy
Items for sale are fresh produce, chutneys, jams, knick
knacks, ornaments, furniture, clean clothes, new knitting (eg
booties, beanies) cake stall, book stall – something for
everyone! Free Giveaways – TV’s!
At 10am there will be a sausage sizzle ($2 per sausage)
12Noon soup and sandwiches in the main dining room $5 per
head, payable at the door and at 2pm Devonshire teas will be
available for $5 also payable at the door.
For further information contact Lyn on 6274 1800
Sunday 6th November
St John’s Parish Fair
Bowden Street, Glenorchy
Come and enjoy all the fun of a traditional parish fair with
music, food and games as well as many stalls. Bring the
family, the kids will love it! From 11am.
8th November – 29th November
Steps to the Future
Free Alcohol & Other Drugs Course
A Guide For Young Parents
West Moonah Community House, 130 Springfield Avenue
West Moonah
All sessions are free and commence at 12.30pm until
2.30pm. Each session includes free adjunct child care,
support with transport and a shared lunch. For further
information contact 6216 6371 or 0418 339 898
10th, 17th, 24th November & 1st December
Steps to the Future – Learning Pathways for Young
Mothers & Glenorchy LINC
Creative Me! – Program Six – Thursday’s
Glenorchy LINC – 4 Terry Street Glenorchy
Creative Me! Is a craft based programme that helps young
children become more confident learners. It includes
reading, music and artistic activities. Creative Me! Is a great
environment for making new friends and enjoying seeing
your child grow. Contact 6216 6770 or 0418 339 898
Friday 11th November
Loose Canon
Loose Canon first performed at the Moonah Arts Centre in
2010 and created a lot of interest. These 16 accomplished
acapella singers perform a wide range of music from
Baroque and Renaissance music to the present day.
For further information contact the MAC on 6214 7633
Movement to Music Sessions
Old Memorial Hall, Main Road Claremont
5 door prizes, Disco Dance, Rock n Roll & DJ Music! $5 entry
fee and if from 10am-1pm, bring refreshments. Specialises in
disability groups, audience participation is encouraged.
Peter Haugland is also available for guitar tuition and is
available for all functions.
For further information contact 6273 3670 / 0408 121 122
Armistice Day Picnic in the Park
Cooinda Park, Springfield Avenue West Moonah
A picnic in the park to celebrate Armistice Day will be held at
Cooinda Park from 10.30am – BYO food and drinks – All
welcome! Contact Phyl Pears on 6272 6535
Sunday 13th November
Collinsvale School and Community Market
Hall Road Collinsvale
From 10am-2pm there will be Arts, Crafts, local produce and
bric a brac – something for everyone!
16th – 23rd November
Claremont College Annual Exhibition
This exhibition presents the work of year 11 and 12 students
from Claremont College. The work of these young artists
achieves a high degree of quality and sophistication and
covers a wide range of art forms from fashion to drawing
and digital art technologies. For further information contact
the MAC on 6214 7633
Thursday 17th November
Wayne Elliot in Concert – 7.30pm
Glenorchy Golden Years Club, 314 Main Road
The Country Music Club of Southern Tasmania presents in
concert Tamworth Country Music entertainer Wayne Elliot.
Cost is $5 per person and is payable at the door.
For further information contact 6272 4003
Thursday 17th November
‘Try Disc Golf’
Poimena Reserve, off Wakehurst Road, Austins Ferry
Same rules as golf but a Frisbee is used instead of a gold
ball. A quick growing sport with an excellent local course, all
equipment and tuition provided free! Presented by GOLD
over 50’s program – from 10.30am-12.30pm why not try
something totally different? Contact Paul on 6233 8728
Movement to Music Sessions
Old Memorial Hall, Main Road Claremont
5 door prizes, Disco Dance, Rock n Roll & DJ Music! $5 entry
fee and if from 10am-1pm, bring refreshments. Specialises in
disability groups, audience participation is encouraged.
Peter Haugland is also available for guitar tuition and is
available for all functions.
For further information contact 6273 3670 / 0408 121 122
infoline@gcc.tas.gov.au
To list your community event in the community diary, send your information to infoline@gcc.tas.gov.au by the 2nd
Wednesday of each month. (No liability accepted if, for whatever reason, your submission is not included.)
Contact your full time alderman
2011 IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE
DAVID PEARCE OAM
Ph: 6273 1150
Fax: 6273 1150
0418 731 151
19th & 20th November
Beading with Rachel Nelson-Smith
Cost: $150 Time: 10am-4pm
If beadwork conjures up images of hippies and dangling,
useless, crafts-market jewellery, Nelson-Smith will make
those nightmares vanish. Rachel is a master bead weaver
pushing the boundaries of improvisational bead weaving and
it is a rare privilege to have her workshop at the Moonah
Arts Centre. Book early as numbers will be limited –
experience is required. Contact the MAC on 6214 7633
25th November – 8th December
A Common Thread
This exhibition celebrates International Day of People with
Disability and features work of artists supported by three
organisations- Cosmos Recreational Service, Life without
Barriers and Oak Services.
For information contact MAC on 6214 7633
Goodwood Get Crafty and Family Fun
Giblins Reserve, Goodwood
From 11am-2pm there will be a free BBQ, craft displays, craft
for sale and lots of activities for children. This is a joint
project of the Goodwood Community Precinct and the
Goodwood Community Centre. For further information
contact Sue on 6216 6369 or Rachael on 6272 2560
Mass for Infants and Children who abide in God’s
presence. St John’s Catholic Church, Bowden St
Families who have experienced the death of an infant or
child are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 11am
Sunday 27th November
Stoneman’s Garden Centre Community Food Swap
94 Grove Road Glenorchy
What do you usually do with excess lemons from the tree in
your backyard? All too often they go to waste – so why not
swap them? Stoneman’s Community Food Swap is open to
anybody who grows their own fresh produce. No money
changes hands, making it a very cost effective way for
people to obtain fresh, local fruit and vegies as well as
swapping information and ideas. Food Swap will be held from
10am-12noon. We look forward to seeing everyone there with
their goodies! For further information contact 6273 0611 or
visit the website www.stonemans.com.au
Tuesday 29th of November
Claremont Progress Association Annual Meeting
7.30 at the Claremont RSL, Bilton Street, Claremont
All Welcome. Guest Speaker Phil Butler from the Glenorchy
Historical Society
Enquiries to Martin Watkins on 6249 2671
Saturday 3rd December
“It’s beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” Family
Fun Event. Benjafield Park, Hopkins Street Moonah
From 1pm-4pm come dressed in a Christmas costume, free
entry, free fun for the whole family including balloons,
sausage sizzle, giveaways, colouring in, bubbles, craft,
competitions, Glenorchy Mobile Activity Centre and Dad’s
Day Out activities. For further information contact 6216 6722
Monday 5th December
Glenorchy Volunteer Centre Open Day
631 Main Road Berriedale
To celebrate International Day of Volunteering, the
Glenorchy Volunteer Centre is having an information session
on the history of the centre from 2pm-3pm. Colin Denison
will make a presentation on the history of the centre and the
surrounding area. Stay for a cuppa, a chat and find out more
about volunteering. Everyone is welcome!
For further information contact 6216 6791
Immunisation sessions are held at the Civic Centre, Cooper St,
Glenorchy between 2pm & 3pm on the second Wednesday of each
month: November 9th, December 14th. The following vaccines are
available free for the listed age groups.
Email: wheels.david@gmail.com
TELL US WHEN WE CAN DO BETTER
We want to hear your complaints and any ideas about
how we could do better. We need to hear from you
when the service we provide is not up to standard.
We need your input so we can look at ways to
improve the way we do our work.
If you have something to tell us,
please call or write to:
Customer Service Contact Officer
PO Box 103 Glenorchy 7010
PH: 1800 422 999
ALL COMPLAINTS ARE TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY
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Weekly garbage collection services are
available for Glenorchy Residents.
For residents who prefer a weekly garbage collection service,
the Council has a special residents arrangement* with Veolia
Environmental Services to collect your wheelie bin from your property
on alternate weeks, separate to the standard Council fortnightly
service. This arrangement attracts an additional charge payable
direct to Veolia Environmental Services.
This effectively provides a weekly collection service
for those residents who wish to have a weekly collection service.
For more information on this service, please contact Veolia
direct on 6244 0000 and they will provide you with all the details.
Other vaccines available at cost include: Seasonal Influenza, Meningococcal,
Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis, and Chicken Pox.
More information please telephone Councils Environmental Health Office on 6216 6797
* Only available to standard service of 140 litre bin.
Not available for commercial collections.
GLENORCHY GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 2011 — 3
All about future for mothers of reinvention
TEN young mothers
celebrated their graduation
from a retail and work skills
course with a fashion parade at
Claremont.
The course, run by Steps to
the Future: Learning
Pathways for Young Mothers,
is an innovative project that
has been operating in
Glenorchy for the past 18
months.
St Vincent De Paul, which
operates several stores in
Glenorchy, was a key partner
in design and development of a
Retail and Work Skills Course
titled “It’s All About Me”.
The course was attended by
10 young mothers from Steps
to the Future, who graduated
on Tuesday 11 October with a
gala fashion parade event at St
Vincent De Paul in Claremont.
Program Officer Renate
Hughes said participants
developed knowledge and
skills in retail while getting a
complete makeover.
“They gained practical
work experience in a retail
setting and hosting the fashion
parade was the finale so they
could showcase their new
look,” Ms Hughes said.
The project, generously
backed by the Tasmanian
Community Fund, aims to
provide positive and flexible
pathways for learning and
development, formal training,
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Consultation lowers
danger road speeds
City
GLENORCHY
Council has agreed to
support reduced speed
limits to Molesworth
Road after consultation
with residents and interest groups.
Mayor Adriana Taylor said the Council
agreed with the Department of Infrastructure,
Energy and Resources
that the reduced speed
limits were safer and
more realistic.
She said that sections
of the road had an
unusually high accident
rate and the new lower
limits would better
match the speed limit
with the expectations
of most drivers.
“The 5km section of
Molesworth Rd between
Molesworth and Glenlusk is narrow and has
a tightly winding alignment that restricts
vision. During the last
five years there have
been nine casualty
crashes on this section,”
Alderman Taylor said.
Speed limits on
Molesworth Road were
reviewed afer a request
from the principal of
Molesworth Primary
School because of concerns about the safety
of students and staff.
Alderman Taylor
said that Derwent Valley Council had already
given its support to
reduced speed limits but
some
people
had
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expressed concern that
an earlier change proposed by DIER reduced
the speed limit too far.
A further review had
determined more appropriate limits and, after
community consultation, Glenorchy now supported those changes.
The proposed limits:
• Molesworth Road
between Lyell Highway
and Molesworth township – speed limit
reduced from 80km/h to
70km/h;
• Molesworth Road
between Molesworth
township and Glenlusk
Road – speed limit
reduced to 60km/h;
• Glenlusk Road (and
Collinsvale
Road)
between Collinsvale and
Glenlusk – sections currently signed at 80km/h
reduced to 70km/h.
• Collinsvale Road
between ‘upper’ Glenlusk Road junction and
‘lower’ and Glenlusk
Road junction – speed
limit reduced from 100
km/h to 60km/h.
Fine Furniture Exhibition
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The Old Woolstore
Alpha Medical
Pat and Robin Hood
Glenlusk Gardens
MasterTint
Rosetta & Derwent
Park Pharmacies
Dawes Automotive
Synthetic Grass
Orbit Lighting
Richardson Electrical
Anittel
Stringlab
POLICE report
PUPPIES, PONIES AND PUBLIC GOOD
Divisional Inspector
JOHN ARNOLD
Companies in the Private Sector generate wealth and profit for their
shareholders and owners, but how do we determine and measure what
positive things are produced by the police?
IN BUSINESS terms the
equivalent to making a
profit in the Public Sector is to generate “public
value” and surely for a
police service to be responsive to community needs,
it must produce public
value.
All too often it seems
that government services hit the target but
miss the point. Creating public value involves
service providers (in our
case the police) working
closely with service users
(the community) to produce outcomes that genuinely meet local needs.
We must imagine what
public value is, recognise it when we see it and
then work together to
produce it.
So how do we recognise public value when we
see it? Well first we all
share a common intuitive
notion of what public
value looks like in the
same way United States
Supreme Court Justice
Potter Stewart answered
the question of what constitutes “pornography”.
Justice Stewart stated “I
know it when I see it”
(Jacobellis v Ohio, 1964).
Whilst this might say
something about how
members of the US Justice Department spend
their “me time” it is also
apparent that you need
to actually know someone before you can pretend to not recognise
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D e par t m en t of Ed u ca t io n
C la r e m o n t C oll e ge
them in the supermarket.
While on the surface
it may seem to be a logical process that isn’t too
difficult to determine
what constitutes public
value, for those of us who
have children, it can be
equated to trying to
decide what to get the
kids for Christmas.
Generally, we intuitively know what we
think our children like.
We know them, we talk to
them and we get a handle
on what their friends like
or have coerced their parents into buying for them.
We sometimes ask them
what they want – and by
the time you work your
way through the ponies,
puppies and race cars, the
vision starts to crystalise
into something more likely and achievable.
As parents, we even
try to influence what our
children think they want
– so once again it fits conveniently within our
budget, our capabilities
and our social conscience.
“Yes Lil Johnny, a
machete is a fine idea for
Christmas, but I understand Monopoly is having a bit of a revival –
there’s even a Crunk version!! I think Little Gavin
down the road is getting
one … ”
So like selecting the
right Christmas present,
determining what activities the police should do
at a local level to genuinely meet the needs of
the community involves
a deal of contemplation,
discussion and reflection.
The Commissioner, Mr
Darren Hine, recently
reflected upon the results
of some community surveys that in part outlined
that the major concerns
for Tasmanians included
hooning vehicles and alcohol-fueled bad behaviour,
citing that around 70 per
cent of the jobs police
attend, involve the misuse of alcohol.
Safer Communities Committee
SAFETY TIP
HELP STOP
CRIME!
SEE Something
HEAR Something
DO Something
Call police immediately at
the time you see the crime!
Report criminal, illegal,
suspicious or anti-social
activity in your area
You could stop or assist to
solve a crime
Call Police Assistance
on 131 444
Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000
It is interesting to consider that other issues
such as an ability to
respond to major and serious crime, or reducing the
level of illicit drug use in
the community or
addressing family violence fell behind the problems associated with
hooning and alcohol in
the responses of the survey participants.
This prioritisation of
policing issues may indicate that Tassie and
Glenorchy are very safe
places to live, with little
concern for some of the
bigger crime issues.
Certainly when I get
out-and-about many people want to talk hoons and
disorderly, drunk people
in public places. I use this
information to inform our
local policing strategies,
within the framework
determined by the Commissioner.
In part, our performance will be measured by
our ability to address
these local issues and it
determines what public
value the Glenorchy
police produce.
I am happy to receive
any comments or ideas
on what the police should
be doing locally, to
address local problems.
So if you have any
thoughts, post them on
glenorchy.police@police.t
as.gov.au and I’ll put them
on the list.
Like the ponies, puppies and race cars, I can’t
promise anything but if
it fits within my budget,
my capabilities and my
social conscience, we will
give it a crack!
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MAYOR’S message
GLENORCHY STILL MY PRIORITY
ADRIANA TAYLOR
Mayor of Glenorchy
HAVING used the last Mayor’s
Message to say my farewells, I now
find one more opportunity to speak
to you as Mayor as we do not expect
the outcome to the local
government elections to be known
until after publication of this
edition of the Gazette.
As I mentioned in the last
message, I’m committed to
working for the people of
Glenorchy and will continue to
represent them in my position as
the Member for Elwick in the
Tasmanian Parliament’s Upper
House and in a number of unpaid
roles on committees and boards.
In the current economic and
political climate I believe it is very
important that Members of the
Legislative Council work closely
with their local councils to protect
the interests of local communities.
So, irrespective of the outcome
of the Council elections I give a
commitment to continue to work
with the new Mayor, whoever that
may be, and the Glenorchy City
Council for the benefit of the people
of our city.
There are many big issues
currently being debated that
directly affect local government,
including:
• The size and number of
councillors;
• The number of councilors and
aldermen;
• Consideration of further
changes to the water corporations
such as their merger into one
statewide body;
• Funding of local schools and
health facilities;
• Funding and promotion of
economic developments;
Many of these issues will require
legislation through the State
Parliament, so it is important that
the views of the local community
are heard.
I’ll also continue to support
submissions by Glenorchy for
funding for worthwhile jobcreating and community-building
projects such as the Glenorchy Art
& Sculpture Park, the Derwent
I give a commitment to continue to work with
the new Mayor, whoever that may be, and the
Glenorchy City Council for the benefit of the
people of our city.
City of Glenorchy Race Day
While on events, put 4 December in your diary
for the City of Glenorchy Race Day at Elwick.
It is always a great day out and supports the
local racing industry and businesses.
The event is a wonderful opportunity to
experience a race day for free and has a big
following in the community. Entry is free for
all Glenorchy residents and all of the horse
races are sponsored by local Glenorchy
businesses.
It is an opportunity to mingle and network
with local business people and the local
community, while also enjoying the horse
racing. One of the highlights of the day is the
Glenorchy City Cup.
Stormwater Re-use Project, the
Community Bank and Glenorchy
Community Fund.
Glenorchy Community Fund Dinner
This year the Glenorchy
Community Fund is holding its
third major fund-raising Dinner at
Tattersalls Park Function Centre,
Elwick on Friday 4 November at
7pm.
The Annual dinner is a major
event on the GCF’s fund-raising
calendar. The aim of the Fund is to
raise money for a philanthropic
fund to provide charitable grants
for projects that benefit and
strengthen the Glenorchy
community. It is a perpetual fund
which means all donations will be
invested and projects funded from
the earnings.
This year we will be announcing
our first three grants to local
The GCF was officially
launched in June last year and is
on target to raise $1 million over 10
years to allow it to make annual
grants to projects ranging from
addressing disadvantage in the
Glenorchy community to
promoting social fairness, cultural
richness and environmental
sustainability.
Last year the dinner attracted
about 300 people and we’re hoping
to do better than that this year.
The dinner costs $65 per person
and we’ll have lots of
entertainment and many prizes,
raffles and auction items – all
donated by businesses and
individuals – so come along and
maybe pick up a bargain.
You can register and get tickets
to the dinner by phoning 62166791 or
emailing gcf@gcc.tas.gov.au.
projects, put forward by
community groups.
The GCF is an initiative of the
Glenorchy City Council but
operates independently and is run
by a volunteer board.
Tour De Norfy Challenge
Keep an eye out for this cycling
fundraiser event in the Derwent
Valley on 30 October.
Organised by the Claremont
Rotary Club this event is to raise
money for the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. A team from the Upper
House will be taking part, including
yours truly and Craig Farrell, the
Upper House Member for Derwent,
which includes most of Claremont
and all of Austin’s Ferry and
Granton. We’re hoping to see a lot
of cyclists participating in the
challenge. In addition to raising
money, it also encourages fitness
and participation in sport and helps
showcase our two municipalities.
Local Government Elections
I hope that all eligible voters
took the opportunity to have a say
in Glenorchy’s future by filling in
and returning the postal ballot
papers.
Voting is a privilege and a
responsibility and it is important
that you take the time to find out
about the candidates and what they
stand for so you can vote for the
people you think best represent
your views.
Dominic College
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New limited vacancies available in Years 1 & 2
Due to some of our families moving interstate, limited vacancies now
exist in Years 1 and 2 for 2012.
It’s never too early to enrol at Dominic. Applications are open for
Kindergarten and Year 7 in 2013 and future years. Reserve a place
now to secure your child’s future.
For an enrolment pack or to book a tour contact Mrs Karen Longey:
(P) 6274 6009 (E) klongey@dominic.tas.edu.au
or visit our website: www.dominic.tas.edu.au
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Mothers of reinvention
From page 3
work opportunities,
and enhanced health
literacy and wellbeing
for young mothers and
their children in
Glenorchy.
The project has
hosted over 40 sessions
or programs aimed at
supporting young
mothers to access a
range of learning
opportunities to
develop key
competencies for life
and work including
communication, team
work, problem solving,
planning and
organising, self
management,
technology and
learning.
Gala fashion parade
compere Alicia
Cordinglay, one of the
young mothers
completing the
training course, said
the program had not
only given mothers a
taste of working in a
real retail
environment, but
assisted with dressing
for success, public
speaking and event
management.
WALKWAY LAUNCH
‘Council’s vision for the Glenorchy Art
and Sculpture Park (GASP) is for an
exceptional, creative and inspiring
recreational and cultural experience
that will be loved by the local
community and a major attraction for
tourists.’ — Mayor Adriana Taylor
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Water meters.
Coming to a street
near you soon.
Water meter installations are underway in Glenorchy.
Beginning in October, and continuing throughout November,
Southern Water personnel and contractors will install a water meter
in unmetered properties in the following areas:
Austins Ferry, Berriedale, Chigwell, Claremont, Glenorchy,
Goodwood, Granton, Montrose, Rosetta and West Moonah.
This won’t take long. Just a few hours, possibly spread over a day.
During that time, the water will be switched off to your property for
between 30 minutes and up to a maximum of two hours.
Look in your mail box for information about when exactly we’ll be in
your neighbourhood, or visit www.southernwatertas.com.au
If you have any questions, or in the unlikely event we don’t contact
you, please call us on 13MYWATER (13 6992).
Water meters will allow everyone to switch to a fairer pricing model
from July 2012. So although installation won’t take long, the benefits
will be felt for years.
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This project is partially funded by Southern
Water and the Australian Government’s
Water for the Future initiative through the
National Water Security Plan for Cities and
Towns Program.
Seniors Week irons out wrinkles
SENIORS’ Week was
indeed a colourful week
to be grey in Glenorchy
this year.
People of all ages took
part in activities to celebrate the contribution
of seniors and to inform
them about services
available to seniors.
The
information
booth established by the
Glenorchy Linkages Network during Seniors’
Week was very busy providing advice on services
such as assistance for carers, cancer screening,
assistance for living independently as well as
social and exercise programs.
A good starting point
for anyone wanting to
find out what’s available
is to call 1800 052 222.
Seniors’ Week also
highlighted many local
opportunities to learn
new skills and make new
friends. Glenorchy University of the Third Age,
for example, held a series
of open days and invited
people to sample one of
their courses (which
include tai chi, Australian history and creative writing) for the day.
Glenorchy U3A president Jean Walker was
delighted people took
advantage of the opportunity to come along.
Glenorchy LINC (formerly the library) was
also pleased with attendance at their information sessions. The LINC
is keen to run courses on
topics of interest. People are encouraged to pop
into the LINC and complete expression of interest form or contact the
LINC on 6233 8663 .
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From page 1
In addition to the
new section opened by
the Prime Minister, the
Australian Government is funding a second stage linking the
boardwalk and shelters
to a new jetty at Wilkinson’s Point, funded
by the State Government, to allow boat and
ferry access to Elwick
Bay and the Derwent
Entertainment Centre.
“With MONA
reporting 20 per cent of
their visitors coming
by boat, the jetty will
provide an additional
stop off point and
encourage tourists to
lengthen their time
spent in Glenorchy.
Alderman Taylor
said Council hoped that
MONA and GASP
Prime Minister Gillard takes a stroll on the
boardwalk with Montrose Bay High School
students Brodie Foster, Erin Martin and
Zachary Golding.
would be the catalyst
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jobs. Construction of
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2012 and be completed
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THE existing
Montrose foreshore
path alongside the
Brooker Highway is
closed temporarily to
allow construction of
new water pipeline by
Southern Water.
Mayor of
Glenorchy Adriana
Taylor said during
the closure people
wanting to walk dogs
could continue to use
the Montrose
Foreshore Park and
the Wilkinsons Point
areas.
However for safety
and health reasons
people were not
permitted to walk
dogs or ride bikes on
the boardwalk.
Alderman Taylor
said that Southern
Water had advised
the foreshore path
would be re-opened
by mid December
2011 for users of the
area including dog
walkers and cyclists
once the pipeline
construction was
completed.
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• Nominees must be Australian citizens and residents
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• Their community service or activity must be of
considerable importance to the Glenorchy and/or
Tasmanian community.
• The activity or service will have been carried out
over a period of years, rather than months.
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Citizen Award nominees must be 28 years of age
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Young Citizen Award nominees must be under 28
years of age as of 26 January 2012.
How to nominate
Nominations must be on the form provided.
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nomination form or from Council’s website
www.gcc.tas.gov.au
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contact the Healthy Communities
Coordinator on 6216 6745
Heart Foundation “Heartmoves”
Helping all Australians stay active for life
FREE gentle physical activity program suitable for anyone who hasn’t
done any exercise in a while. You can exercise at your own pace in a friendly atmosphere.
For more information on times of classes please contact the Coordinator on
6216 6745 or email eryan@gcc.tas.gov.au
WHEN
Every Monday at 11.00am
Every Monday at 1.30pm
Every Tuesday at 11.30am
Every Tuesday at 2.00pm
Every Wednesday at 2.00pm
Every Friday at 10.00am
WHERE
West Moonah Community House
Able Australia, 137 Main Rd. Moonah
Goodwood Community Centre
Bucaan Community House
Glenorchy Football Club
AYC netball Club, Moonah
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Glenorchy on the Go program consists of specialised physical activity
sessions/programs and healthy eating and lifestyle workshops that will
encourage and support healthy lifestyle changes.
Who is Glenorchy on the Go for?
When and where will activities be run?
Take the first step to heart health today
Programs will be run weekdays at local community venues.
A network of FREE COMMUNITY-BASED WALKING GROUPS
with volunteer Walk Organisers that lead groups in your local area
WHEN
Monday 9.30 – 10.30am
Monday 9.00 - 10.00am
Monday 9.30 – 10.30am
Monday 9.30 - 10.30am
Monday 1.00 – 2.00pm
Tuesday 10.00-10.30am
Tuesday 11.30-12.30pm
Tuesday 1.00 – 2.00pm
Tuesday 2.30 - 3.30pm
Wednesday 9.30 – 10.30am
Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30am
Thursday 10.00 - 11.00am
Saturday 9.00 - 10.00am
What is Glenorchy on the Go?
Glenorchy on the Go programs are FREE for adult residents not in the
full time workforce in the City of Glenorchy.
Heart Foundation “Walking”
WHO
West Moonah Allsorts
Claremont Heartbeats
Berriedale Walk & Talk
Goodwood Goers
Best Foot Forward
Wheelie Good Walkers
Wheelie Walkers
Cadbury Breakaways
Cadbury 1
Berriedale Walk & Talk
Goodwood Goers
Men on the Move
Claremont Heartbeats
CHANGE
WHERE
West Moonah Community House
Claremont Guide Hall
Volunteer Centre, Berriedale
Claremont Plaza (cnr Chickenfeed)
MBF Northgate
Chigwell House (Mission Australia)
Cadbury Main Gate
Cadburys Main Gate
Volunteer Centre, Berriedale
Glenorchy Health Centre
Claremont Guide Hall
What programs are available?
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• Cooking sessions
• Physical activity classes
• Healthy lifestyle education
• Gardening
• Sports Ability
• Activities/events in parks
• Walking groups
• And more
Look out in further editions of the Gazette for programs run in your
area or call the Coordinator on 62166745 for more information
The team from Mission Possible
GOLD
Growing Older & Living Dangerously
Encouraging over 50s to find and participate in new and exciting activities
GOLD offers a DIFFERENT FREE ACTIVITY EVERY MONTH.
It is proudly offered by Glenorchy Community Health Centre and Glenorchy City Council
WHAT
Have a go Disc Golf
WHEN
Thursday 17th 10.30am – 12.30
NOVEMBER
WHO
Richard Sampson
WHERE
Poimena Reserve
For further information or to register, call the GOLD Coordinator, Paul Williams on 6233 8727
Glenorchy City Council Youth Activity Programs for 2011
Glenorchy Mobile Activity Centre (MAC)
WHEN
Mondays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
A flexible, mobile & varied activity program for young people in Glenorchy
WHERE
WHAT
3.00 – 4.45pm
3.00 – 4.45pm
3.15 – 5.00pm
Claremont Village Green
Giblin Reserve, Goodwood,
Bucaan House, Chigwell
Public session
Public session
Public session
Mission Australia — Chigwell House welcomes anyone to join their NEW walking group
that commenced in September. The group meets every Tuesday at 11.30am for a walk
and play in the park and then return to Chigwell House for a cuppa. Prams, parents,
children and everyone else welcome Ph 62757 000 for more info.
A healthy passion is
always in fashion
GLENORCHY on the Go will soon be
recommencing their popular gentle
exercise program GO Heartmoves.
Along with offering more
Heartmoves groups in local areas the
Glenorchy on the Go program will be
introducing further physical activity,
healthy eating and active lifestyle
programs in community venues.
Suburban Health and Fitness have
been contracted by Council to deliver
several programs in the local community.
“We are very excited to be
facilitating physical activity and healthy
lifestyle programs in Glenorchy,” Stacey
Dolliver of Suburban Health and Fitness
said.
“Health and fitness is our passion,
and we are well versed in
contemporary health and wellbeing
practices and we as a team are
committed to ongoing continuous
improvement,” she says.
The team have considerable
experience in fitness, health and
safety, Cardiac rehabilitation,
Diabetes education, and life
coaching. These skills along
with their knowledge of the
Glenorchy community will assist
in achieving health and well
being outcomes to participants of
the Glenorchy on the Go
programs.
Shane Triffitt, Rebecca Austen, Stacey
Dolliver and John Rowbottom, of Suburban
Health and Fitness
Fun, Friends, Feeling Good . . .
An initiAtive of the Glenorchy Sport & recreAtion AdviSory committee
WHAT YOU CAN
Anyone care for a spot
of croquet … or bridge?
Glenorchy residents have been busy trying out new
activities through the GOLD (growing older living
dangerously) program.
DURING October people had the
opportunity to have a ‘taster’ of social
lawn bowls, line dancing, croquet and
walking the Tasman Bridge.
The GO GOLD program aims to
introduce Glenorchy residents to
activities that they have never tried or
have been reluctant to try alone. It
targets the over ‘50’s.
‘More than 200 people in the northern
suburbs have tried a new activity so far
this year. Many of these people have
continued with an ongoing activity such
as GOLD Zumba, GOLD Tai Chi and table
tennis,’ Paul Williams, GOLD
coordinator said.
Paul is excited about the forthcoming
summer program, which will include
‘Games in the Park’, ‘Have a Stab at
Fencing’ and ‘Easy Relaxation for Body
and Mind’.
The Glenorchy City Council’s
Glenorchy on the Go program in
conjunction with the Glenorchy Health
Centre will continue to provide free GO
GOLD tasters on a monthly basis
throughout 2012.
“The program objectives are to offer
activities that promote physical activity
and fun while meeting new people,” Elisa
Ryan, Glenorchy City Councils Healthy
Communities Coordinator said.
The next GO GOLD activity that will
be held is ‘Have a Go Disc Golf’ on
Thursday 17th November at Poimena
Reserve from 10.30am to 12.30.
For bookings or more information
please contact the GOLD Coordinator
Paul Williams on 62338727
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Bromfield said.
And the strategy is
paying off for
Evolution Electrics
with a growing
clientele list that
ranges from residential
to commercial.
“Recently we have
completed the works at
the Sun Corp Bank
Branch in Liverpool St
Hobart, and completed
school works such as
Howrah Primary, it has
definitely been a busy
year!” Mr Bromfield
said.
“We do anything,
Evolution Electronics partners Brendan Bromfield (left) and Matt Steele
are always ready and raring for any job.
from putting in a phone
point, to a power point,
even a whole house rewiring. We definitely
don’t discriminate,” Mr
Steele said.
Mr Bromfield said
that coming into the
Christmas months; a
good tip for customers
was to get in early to
avoid the last minute
panic during the festive
season.
And while Brendan
and Matt are adapting
to changes in business
flow going into the
busy season, one
important issue to
them has never
changed, and that is
safety.
“Safety is
paramount and we are
looking at providing a
new service where we
can do a free safety
inspection of homes,”
Mr Bromfield said.
“There is real risk of
fires and even
electrocution, so to be
able to offer peace of
mind is very important
to us,” he said.
Evolution Electrics
is a one-stop shop for
all your electrical
needs. From a home to
office building,
Brendan and Matt are
happy to complete
any job, no matter
how big or how small.
They are also able to
travel statewide if
required.
For a free quote
and a friendly chat
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Bromfield on 0488 007
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GLENORCHY
PRECINCTS
Join your local community precinct
committee and become part of an
active community network that makes
a positive difference in your local
neighbourhood.
the Glenorchy community precinct
committees are Special committees
of Glenorchy city council.
BERRIEDALE/CHIGWELL
Next meet: Wednesday November 2 at
4.30pm
Not meeting in December
Location: Bucaan Community House
Bucaan Street, Chigwell
CLAREMONT, AUSTINS FERRY & GRANTON
Next meet: Thursday November 3 at 7pm
Location: Claremont Hall (side room)
Main Road, Claremont
EAST MOONAH
Next meet: Wednesday November 9, 4.30pm
Location: Moonah Community Centre
17 Gormanston Road, Moonah
GLENORCHY
Next meet: Will be holding a social function
in November date and venue TBA
GOODWOOD
Next meet: Tuesday November 15 at 2pm
Location: Goodwood Community Centre
2 Acton Crescent, Goodwood
ROSETTA/MONTROSE
Next meet: Wednesday Nov 23, 5.30pm
Location: Berriedale Centre
Main Road, Berriedale
WEST MOONAH
Next meet: Tuesday November 1 at 7pm
Location: West Moonah Community House
130 Springfield Avenue, West Moonah
Many take matters seriously
GLENORCHY City Council has
been recruiting residents to be
members of the “Glenorchy Matters” Community Panel. Over
400 residents have enrolled for
the panel and have had the first
survey made available to them
The topic was the maintenance levels of the garden beds on
the Main Road between Terry
Street and Elwick Road and panel
members were asked to comment
on the cleanliness of paths and
car parks after the introduction
of the Green Machine. They were
also asked to comment on the
general maintenance of the CBD.
Council is pleased with the
response rate and are in the final
stages of collating the results.
The survey included opportunities for members to make
specific comments. In many
cases comments noted regard-
‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like
Christmas’ Family Fun Event
COME along and join in
the fun of Christmas,
there will be free activities for the whole family including, colouring-in, competitions,
bubbles, balloons, nail
art, Piggy the Bendigo
Bank mascot, Cuddles
the dog, craft, games,
the Glenorchy Mobile
Activity Centre, a
sausage sizzle catered
by the Moonah Rotary
Club and much more.
The “It’s Beginning
to Look a Lot Like
Christmas” event is presented by the East
Moonah Community
Precinct, with support
from the Glenorchy City
Council through its
Community Participation Program.
City
Glenorchy
Council Community
Participation Officer,
Dianne McGuinness
says the event is a great
opportunity for the
community to get
together. “We are
encouraging children
and parents to come
dressed in a Christmas
costume there will be
prizes in adult and child
categories,” Dianne said.
The event will feature the Glenorchy
Mobile Activity Centre
Van, which will provide
a wide range of games
and activities for young
people, plus Dad’s Day
Out, with activities,
games, competitions
and information for children and their parents,
and the Bendigo Bank
will have activities in
their marquee.
The Bio-Bus from
General Practise South
will also be in attendance giving free health
checks and referrals.
And of course there will
be a visit from Santa!
The event will be
from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday December 3. Contact Dianne on 6216 6722.
Get Crafty Family Fun Day
IF YOU are looking for
affordable, handmade
Christmas gifts, get along
to the Get Crafty Family Fun Day on Saturday
November 26.
The day aims to promote local crafts and craft
groups and provide an
opportunity for residents
to buy low cost handmade
Christmas Gifts.
The event, organised
by the Goodwood Community Precinct and the
Goodwood Community
Centre, will be at Giblin
Reserve, 11am – 2pm.
There will be activities
for children including a
craft table, face painter,
and games and Santa may
make a visit. Come in your
Christmas costume for the
chance to win a prize,
judged at 11.45am.
The Bio-Bus from General Practice South will
be in attendance giving
free health checks and
referrals. There will also
be a free BBQ from noon.
Contact Sue bis
Winckel on 6216 6369 or
Rachael French, Goodwood Community Centre
Coordinator on 62722560
for more details.
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Now is also a good time to prepare
purchase
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your pets for kennels and catteries
vaccination*
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ing maintenance issues were
actioned if enough detail was
provided.
The results will be in cluded
in a newsletter to members. The
newsletter will include information about how the results
will be used and answer some
questions/comments that were
raised.
The next survey has been distributed. Feedback from our
community is important and
being a panel member is a good
way to have your say.
If you are interested in being
a panel member please contact
Sue bis Winckel on 6216 6369 or
Di McGuinness on 6216 6722 for
an application form or to sign
up over the phone. The application form is also available on
Councils website www.gcc.
tas.gov.au.
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ENTRY FORM
MY GLENORCHY ‘MUST DO’
What is your must do in Glenorchy?
In 25 words or less, why?
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Place your entry form in the boxes at Glenorchy City Council
Chambers or the DEC, by e-mail to tourism@gcc.tas.gov.au, by
clicking on the entry form link at www.visitglenorchy.gcc.tas.
gov.au or send to: My Glenorchy Must Do, PO Box 103, Glenorchy
7010. Entries received by 30 November go into the draw to win
two $20 Northgate gift cards that can be used at most
Northgate retailers.
GLENORCHY CITY WHERE IDEAS HAPPEN
Adriana TAYLOR
Christine LUCAS
Jenny BRANCH
Steven KING
Richard LOWRIE
Luke MARTIN
Haydyn NIELSEN
David PEARCE
Peter RIDLER
Your Glenorchy Aldermen
Adriana TAYLOR
0419 550 051
ataylor@gcc.tas.gov.au
Christine LUCAS
0418 129 524
blacksnake6@bigpond.com
Jenny BRANCH
0417 381 721
jenny.branch@gmail.com
Steven KING
0414 898 095
sking@gcc.tas.gov.au
Richard LOWRIE
0419 504 227
richardlowrie@fastmail.fm
Luke MARTIN
0434 307 838
ltmartin@telstra.com
Haydyn NIELSEN
0412 122 874
haydyn.nielsen@gcc.tas.gov.au
David PEARCE OAM
0418 731 151
wheels.david@gmail.com
Stuart SLADE
0407 741 355
stuart@stuartslade.com
cOuNcIl DEcISIONS
OcTOBER 2011
MEETINGS coming up
GlENoRchy couNcIl chAMbERS
Council Meeting : Monday 7th November (6pm)
0466 692 254
matt.stevenson@gcc.tas.gov.au
Glenorchy Planning Authority: Monday 14th November (6pm)
Bob VERVAART
MEMbERS of ThE publIc ARE INVITED To ATTEND
0447 550 104
bob.vervaart@redgroup.net.au
GLENORCHY CITY COUNCIL
Bob VERVAART
ROADS CONSTRUCTION WORKS
• Acton Crescent – footpath, kerb and gutter reconstruction
• Bayswater Road – Central Avenue round-a-bout construction
• Fletcher Avenue – Hopkins Street – garden road – kerb, gutter and
footpath replacement –reseal pavement
• Footpath Works – major
• Kestrel Street – pavement rehabilitation (stabilisation)
• Maitland Street – Chapel Street to End – partial footpaths,
Driveways, Kerb and Channel Reconstruction and Pavement
Overlay
• Milpara Street – kerb, gutter and footpath reconstruction
• Mittara Crescent – road sealing
• Morriss Avenue – hotmix overlay
• Springfield Avenue – Coleman Street to Second Avenue – partial
footpaths, driveways, kerb and channel reconstruction and
pavement overlay
• Upper Montrose Road – road reconstruction and stormwater works
– deferred
• Various major pavement repairs
• Woorin Street – Teering Road to end – kerb, gutter and footpath
replacement – reseal pavement
ROADS MAINTENANCE WORKS
• Footpath maintenance
• Pavement management
• Pavement repairs
• Signs maintenance
• Various reinstatement works
• Vegetation Control – boneseed removal – weed spraying – fire
hazard reduction
STORMWATER
• Creek maintenance and revegetation works
• Coleman Street upgrade existing stormwater main
• Fletcher Avenue – stormwater upgrade
• Hopkins Street & Bowen Road School new 300mm stormwater
main
• Various new connections
• Various pit cleaning & maintenance
• Various pit reconstructions
PARKS & RECREATION
• Cycleway Improvements – chicanes and fencing
• Graffiti cleanup on various sites
• KGV Interchange Boxes – fabrication and installation
• Playground Improvements – city wide
• Sustainable tree planting strategy city wide
• Various sports field renovations
• Vegetation Management
SPECIAL PROJECTS
• GASP Shared Pathway – Montrose Bay High School to Strathaven
• Supported the proposal to reduce the speed limits on Molesworth
Road and sections of Glenlusk Road and Collinsvale Road.
• Approved the allocation of $40,000 to the RDA GASP Stage 2
project.
• Approved in-principle for the provision of a men’s shed to be
constructed at the West Moonah Community Garden.
• Approved in-principle for the open space located at 17 Moorina
Crescent, Chigwell to be licensed.
• Approved the Derwent Park Stormwater Re-use project.
• Approved the waiving of Stormwater Policy (Multiple Dwelling Units)
to two developments in lieu of Developer funded net benefits.
• Received the Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority Quarterly
Report – June 2011.
• Accepted the Corporate Performance Indicators for August 2011.
• Supported a request from ALGA to support constitutional
recognition of Local Government.
• Supports in-principle investigation of one water and sewerage
corporation for the entire state.
• Approved the 2010/11 Annual Report for presentation at the
Annual General Meeting.
• Received the Tasmanian Auditor Office’s ‘Audit Findings’.
Matt STEVENSON
Matt STEVENSON
WORKS in progress
Peter RIDLER RFD
peter.ridler@gcc.tas.gov.au
Stuart SLADE
Ph: 6216 6700 www.gcc.tas.gov.au
Water meter installations begin
Public Notice
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 5.6.3 INDUSTRY CODE
C564:2004 FOR DEPLOYMENT OF MOBILE PHONE
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Proposal by Telstra to upgrade the existing
telecommunications facilities at the following locations:
46 A Elliot Road, Glenorchy
264 A Main Road, Derwent Park
The proposal at Glenorchy consists of the installation of 2
remote radio units and the proposal at Derwent Park
consists of the installation of 3 remote radio units. The
proposals will not result in an increase in height of either
of the facilities. Ancillary equipment will be installed within
the existing equipment shelters to support the facilities.
Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact
Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact
Facilities) Determination 1997 ("The Determination")
based on the description above.
For further info Kate Greenwood (d) 03 8663 4875
(e) kgreenwood@urbis.com.au
Written submissions: Urbis Services, 12/120 Collins Street,
MELBOURNE 3000 by Thursday 10th November 2011.
THE installation of
water meters into
unmetered residential
properties with up to
four dwellings throughout the Glenorchy area
is now underway.
As part of the rollout, every unmetered
property will receive a
water meter with automated meter reading
(AMR) technology, near
the property boundary
or stop tap.
There will be no
charge to property owners for the water meter.
Skilltech Consulting Services, a national firm specialising in
water meter installation, has deployed a
workforce of around 120
– mostly local plumbers
and trades assistants –
to install around 60,000
water meters across the
southern region.
The project is valued
at $30 million, including a $5 million grant
from the Australian
Government’s Water for
the Future initiative
through the National
Council seeks independent analysis
GLENORCHY City Council has
called for an independent costs and
benefits study before any move to a
single water and sewerage
corporation across Tasmania.
Glenorchy Mayor Adriana
Taylor said today that Council also
agreed that any future changes to
the water and sewerage
corporations should be determined
by the shareholder councils of
those organisations.
“At our meeting on Monday
Council passed a resolution to
support in-principle an
investigation of one water and
sewerage corporation for the
entire state,” Alderman Taylor
said.
Water Security Plan for
Cities and Towns program.
Southern Water
plans to complete the
roll-out of meters into
unmetered properties
by mid 2012.
Unmetered business
properties will also
receive a water meter.
“However, that does not mean
Council has agreed to move from
the present system of three water
and sewerage corporations to a
single body.
“Council agreed that we need to
get qualified advice to provide us
with sufficient information to
determine whether the
amalgamation of the three
regional water and sewerage
Corporations and Onstream is in
the best interest of the community,
Council as a shareholder and
Southern Water Corporation
itself.
Alderman Taylor said Council
resolved that an independent
consultancy be appointed to
Southern Water will
then inspect and replace
up to 26,000 existing
water meters which are
already in place across
the region.
Each residential
installation will take
less than two hours and
property owners and
residents are being sent
provide advice on the impact on
the financial sustainability and
capacity of a single state-wide
corporation to meet the service
standards likely to be imposed by
the Economic Regulator.
“We also want to know what
impact it would have on the
provision of services to the
community.
Alderman Taylor said the study
should examine the comparative
financial and capacity of the
current structure and that of a
single State-wide corporation and
provide options for governance
arrangements that would give
greater council control over a
proposed single entity.
information in the
weeks before works
commence.
From mid 2012,
Southern Water will
read meters each quarter from the street using
the new AMR technology.
Further information
is available by:
• Visiting us online
at: www.southernwatertas.com.au
• Calling us on: 13
MYWATER (13 6992)
• Emailing us at:
watermeters@southernwatertas.com.au
• Or writing to us at:
PO Box 1060, Glenorchy
TAS 7010
www.prdnationwide.com.au
AN ADVERTISING FEATURE
REAL ESTATE UPDATE
What is the local real estate
market doing?
There is so much media
commentary about our real
estate market and opinions seem
varied. Major newspapers,
television and radio often confuse
the issue by reporting on what’s
happening in Australia’s major
centres (Melbourne, Sydney and
Brisbane), with Hobart and
Tasmania often left out or not
included in their presentation.
I hope the following
summarises in simple terms
what’s happening in our market
place.
Properties For Sale
Over the past 3 months the
number of homes for sale in the
Glenorchy Municipality has
stabalised at around 520
properties. This is well down on
the numbers that were for sale
from 2000 – 2005 when the
numbers were over 1000, but up
on the 2005 – 2008 when the
numbers were around the 400
mark. Since 2008 the numbers
have risen to the low 500’s but
have not increased significantly
at any point in time beyond that
number.
The table below was compiled
purchasing, has a huge impact on
prices and the time it takes to
sell.
Other things such as the
economy, government policies,
interest rates and bank lending
criteria will influence the number
of people that can buy at any
point in time.
If the number of properties for
sale is low and the number of
people looking to buy is high, we
call this a sellers market, and
when this situation occurs, house
prices increase. However, when
the number of properties for sale
is high and the number of buyers
is low we call this a purchasers
market. In such markets property
prices decrease, and homes take
a lot longer to sell.
The real estate market in the
Glenorchy Municipality has
remained steady. Selling times
have moved out and prices have
dropped 10-15%. Those sellers
that have made adjustments to
their prices are selling, while
those that have not are just
sitting there.
Mainland Buyers
In the period 1 April – 30 June
2011 there were 453 house sales
in Hobart. Of these, 49 were
HOUSES FOR SALE
from realestate.com.au web site
on 21st September 2011.
There are currently between
35 and 40 house sales occurring
each month in the Glenorchy
Municipality, which means there is
15 months stock available.
Wha’t does this mean?
How many properties are for sale,
and how many buyers are
purchased by mainland buyers.
This represents only 11% of total
sales. It should be remembered
that 404 other sales were
recorded by Tasmanians, buying
Tasmanian real estate.
Real Estate Institute of
Tasmania research figures show
that on average, mainland buyers
pay less for property than local
purchasers do.
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES IN GLENORCHY
Median house prices for each suburb in the Glenorchy Municipality
for the 2004 – 2007, and 2010 calendar years.
Investors
In the June quarter (1 April – 30
June, 2011), approximately 13% of
property sales in Hobart were
made by investors. This equated
59 houses and 19 units. Again,
the vast majority of the
purchasers were local.
It appears that the current
economic climate is encouraging
many investors to delay a
commitment to add to their
property portfolio. Changes to
land tax legislation are seeing
several large local residential
investment holders reducing their
exposure to our market by selling
off a significant portion of their
portfolio.
First Home Buyers
While 15% of the sales in the
June 2011 quarter were made by
first home buyers, this is well
down on the level of previous
years where the number
exceeded 20%. The current
economic conditions have
affected the first home buyers
most. Increases in interest rates
have put real estate out of the
reach of many and significantly
reduced the amount of funds they
are able to borrow. Lending
institutions have become much
more stringent with their lending
criteria. The uncertainty of job
security, and importantly the
taking away of the stamp duty
rebate, has put many first home
buyers back
6-12 months with their savings.
First home buyers are critical
to our market in the northern
suburbs. They start the chain
that enables owners wishing to
sell to be able to move on. Over
the past week or two, we have
seen a little more activity in the
market from first home buyers,
which is encouraging.
What is a Median House Price?
It is the middle sale price when
the number of sales are listed
from lowest to highest. If there
were 13 sales in an area, the
median price is the 7th highest
sale.
Over the past two years the
media have reported significant
increases in the Median sales
prices of real estate in Hobart,
when we know property prices
are decreasing. How can this
happen?
When a large number of sales
occur in the higher price end of
the market then this pushes the
median price up.
The table above shows there
has been significant increases in
the Median sales price across
most Glenorchy Municipality
suburbs. Since the end of 2010
there has been very little growth,
in some cases prices have
decreased. We are unable to
provide Median prices for
Glenlusk or Dowsing Point (in
2010) because there were
insufficient transactions.
Information used to compile
this report was taken from
Realestate.com.au, Real Estate
Institute of Tasmania market
research, and the Tasmanian
Governments property data base,
‘The List’.
Use a Local Agent
With almost 20 years of real
estate service behind me, I would
strongly encourage anyone
thinking of selling their home to
use a local agent: an agent that
has a constant presence and
specialises in your area.
Statistics show that out of area
agents take longer to sell homes,
(if they sell them at all), provide
poorer service, have fewer
inspections, and often over price
property. They rely heavily on
marketing and open homes.
Local agents know and
understand your market place,
have a steady flow of office
enquiry and buyers to introduce
to your property.
Local agents generally achieve
better results.
The Author
This article was prepared by Tony
Collidge. Tony has been in real
estate since 1992, was a leading
sales consultant in the area, is coowner of PRDnationwide, and a
board member of The Real Estate
institute of Tasmania.
Congratulations PRDnationwide Hobart
PRDnationwide is a real estate
franchise of more than 140 offices
spread across Australia and is owned
by Colliers International. In 2009, the
PRDnationwide Hobart office, here in
Glenorchy, was voted the ‘Most
Outstanding Office in the franchise,
in Australia’ and achieved the number
1 ranking. Over the past 5 years, it
has held a position in the top 3
offices in the network and at the
recent Annual Awards held on
Hamilton Island in early September,
PRDnationwide Hobart received a
standing ovation for receiving its 5th
consecutive Diamond Award (High
Achievement), something no other
PRDnationwide office has achieved in
the company’s history.
Managing Director Mark Johnston
acknowledges the wonderful
contribution made by all employees
of the Hobart office, in what has been
Tony Collidge and Mark Johnston
some of the most turbulent and
pressing times in real estate history.
“The dedication, determination, and
outstanding service provided by each
and every one of my staff is what sets
this group of people apart from most
others in the industry”.
“PRDnationwide Hobart has sold,
and will continue to sell more homes
Trudy Harrex
than any other individual real estate
office in Hobart”. “We have 24
wonderful staff who do a great job
helping the people of Glenorchy sell
and buy property. I am very proud of
how they go about their duties and
the positive feedback I constantly
receive from the public,” Mr
Johnston said.
Congratulations to the team and individuals for the awards they achieved.
Ollie Wuttke
Andrew Hills
Tony Butterworth
PRDnationwide
493 Main Road Glenorchy
Phone 6273 5555 www.prdhobart.com.au
The homegrown social network Claremont
THE team at Stoneman’s Plants Plus has come
up with an inventive, back to basics version of
social networking, no internet required.
It involves people in the community being
able to bring any produce they have grown to
Stoneman’s Plants Plus Nursery and
swapping it for produce from other growers.
Stoneman’s Plant Plus Team Leader John
Fisher said the opportunities were endless.
“For example, individuals can bring excess
lemons from their back yard lemon tree and
swap them for a bag of apples, or herbs,” he
said.
“Anyone from the community can come
down and swap their produce. You could say
it’s just like a stock market for fruit and
vegetables. It’s really about getting back to
basics,“ Mr Fisher said.
Marketing and administration manager Jo
Stoneman said the initiative reflected a
community focus on sustainable gardening
which had increasingly become a priority for
customers.
“It’s a great throwback to the days of
swapping produce with your next door
neighbour over the fence and a great way for
people to network within a different type of
venue,“ Mrs Stoneman said.
The first swap took place in October with
great success. With a growth in the popularity
of cooking shows such as ‘Masterchef’, there
has been a stronger demand for fresh produce
and ingredients, which is why the Stoneman’s
Food Swap has become so popular.
“Customers are a lot more aware of how
food is produced and displayed in
supermarkets today. The focus on now
wanting to know where the produce comes
from reflects the new found importance
around flavour of food rather than just how it
looks,” Mr Fisher said.
Stoneman’s hopes to continue the food
swap in the long term as an event that
highlights the benefits of sustainable
gardening, fresh home grown produce and
healthy lifestyles.
trio secure
uni support
THREE former Claremont College students
have been awarded Glenorchy City Council scholarships to recognise their
achievement in their first
year at university.
Glenorchy Mayor
Adriana Taylor said the
scholarships were a practical support for young
people at university.
“Each year Council
awards scholarships to
young Glenorchy residents who have made a
successful start to their
UTAS studies,” she said.
Alderman Taylor presented cheques for $1,666
to this year’s recipients
of the sixth annual
Glenorchy City Council
UTAS Scholarships:
Sophie Benson, Trent
Harper and Madeleine
Keir.
Sophie is in her first
year of a bachelor of
nursing and says the support helped her successfully complete first
semester.
“First year at Uni is
an extremely stressful
time. Not only are you
learning a whole new way
of studying, you are also
becoming independent
and learning how to support yourself,” she said.
“Textbooks, equipment and uniform are
just some of the expenses that come with being
a Uni student, as well as
general living expenses.
Having a job while studying is time consuming,
but also necessary.
Trent is studying an
Associate Degree in Arts
(Electronic Media) and
said that as a full time
student he had quite a
number of hidden, and
not so hidden, expenses
to pay such as books, stationery and travel as well
as bills.
“This scholarship
money will be of great
benefit to me, especially with books and software costing so much,”
he said.
Madeleine Keir is
doing a Bachelor of Arts
(Criminology). She said
her first semester of University had been a great
experience and she was
proud of the results she
had achieved.
Stoneman’s Plants Plus
Team Leader John Fisher
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