City of Clarence News Winter 2019

New Community Engagement Platform In this issue Your Say Clarence Launched Volunteers to the Front We have launched a new “Your Say Clarence is an innovative, ...Page 3 community engagement platform user-friendly platform that will called Your Say Clarence. greatly increase the capacity Cambridge Oval The online platform offers residents, of council to consult with the Stormwater Project owners, and visitors community,” Mayor Chipman said. Success an easy way to contribute to “The residents of Clarence, and ...Page 3 conversations on issues they are those that visit and use our many passionate about and help shape beautiful beaches, parks and trails, Restoration Works for decisions about the . are engaged and want to be able Lindisfarne Cenotaph to have their say on the issues that Users of the platform can also ...Page 4 receive regular updates on matter to them – and we want to consultations that they have listen.” Dark Mofo at Rosny contributed to and be alerted With a number of online tools Barn of other public consultations of to gather community input and ...Page 4 interest. advanced data integration, we will be able to better understand The online software is already used 2020 Day and engage with our community by several other local government Awards Nominations members who sign up. organisations in and Open interstate. To have your say on current and ...Page 5 Mayor of Clarence, Alderman Doug future community consultations, Chipman, believes that the platform register now at Upcoming Events in will help residents to feel more www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au Clarence engaged within the community. ...Page 5

1 www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au f www.ccc.tas.gov.au 2019-20 Budget Approved Council approved its budget for health and quality of life,” said Mayor Park and ANZAC Park in 2019-20 with a focus on delivering Chipman. Lindisfarne; and maintaining quality services for Significant budget expenditure items • Planning of Bayview Secondary its growing community. included: College sporting precinct in The 2019-20 budget provides for a • Stormwater works at Blessington Clarendon Vale; total rating increase of 2.9 per cent, Street in South Arm and Elinga/ • Lauderdale Oval carpark seal; excluding the State Government Fire Carella Street in Howrah/ Levy. • Development of new park at Tranmere; Percy Street in Bellerive Blossom Court in Cambridge; In setting the budget, council and Bangalee Street in Lauderdale; was conscious of increasing costs • Upgrade of entrance work at • Footpath, kerb and gutter works Beltana Park in Lindisfarne; associated with waste management on Hadlow Road in Lauderdale; services, and the loss of income • Site search for a new south east from reduced TasWater dividends. • Black Spot road improvement regional play park and a new program on Sugarloaf Road in dog exercise park; The rate increase is above the March Risdon Vale; Consumer Price Index for of • Upgrade including accessibility 2.1 per cent and below the annual • Wellington Street road upgrade in facilities of Alma Street Senior movement in the most recent Local Richmond; Citizen’s Centre in Bellerive; and Government of Tasmania (LGAT) • Irrigation and reserve rejuvenation Council Cost Index of 3.3 per cent. • Upgrade including accessibility work at Victoria Esplanade in facilities of public toilets on Bellerive; The LGAT Council Cost Index is Jetty Road, South Arm. considered to be the better measure • Irrigation upgrade to Lindisfarne We will continue to focus of the true cost of providing local Oval No. 1; on improvements to road government infrastructure and • Irrigation, drainage works, infrastructure with $5.2m allocated services. goal post replacement and for road reconstruction and “We have developed a budget improvement of parking and resealing and $1.8m on the renewal that balances affordability with pedestrian access at Risdon Vale of footpaths, kerb and gutter. the need to provide the necessary Oval; Along with other Australian infrastructure and levels of services • of 3.3km track at councils, recycling costs have for our growing city,” Mayor of Clarence Mountain Bike Park in increased due to higher quality Clarence, Alderman Doug Chipman the Meehan Range, Mornington; control requirements. This, along said. • Development of Barilla Rivulet with high demand for the popular “We are committed to investing track in Cambridge; annual hardwaste collection in services and programs where service, has contributed to an • Next stage of upgrade to Clarence additional $321,000 being required people of all ages and abilities have Foreshore Trail between Simmons the opportunity to improve their to meet waste collection costs. Fresh Valuation Explained Received a letter about your Burnie, Central Coast, and Circular apportionment mechanism only, property value and are unsure of Head Councils were revalued. for example, if property valuation what it’s about? Fresh valuations Each property in Clarence has been has increased by 30% it does not are a statutory requirement and are individually revalued by a valuation mean the rates will also increase by conducted by the Valuer - General. contractor. The Valuer General then 30%. Every six to seven years each mails all property owners a Valuation If you wish to dispute your council is required to have a fresh Notice that advises them of their valuation, information can be found valuation of properties within the revised Land Value, Capital Value and on the Valuer General’s website manicipality. This year Clarence City Assessed Annual Value. at https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/ Council, along with the Brighton, There is no direct correlation land-tasmania/. Disputes must be Break O’ Day, George Town, between an increase in valuation and lodged within 60 days of receiving Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, rates. The valuation is used as an your valuation notice. 2 www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au f www.ccc.tas.gov.au Volunteers to the Front In May we recognised the work of volunteers across Clarence at a reception at Clarence on the Bay, coinciding with National Volunteer Week. The event, MC’d by local resident Chris Wisbey, explored the diverse experience of volunteering with 2019 City of Clarence Australia Day Award winners Robin Pulford and Emma-lee Dalgliesh. Community members across Clarence volunteer for a huge range of external organisations and causes, in addition to the Clarence Community Volunteer Service and Mayor of Clarence, Alderman Doug Chipman, guest speakers Emma-lee Dalgliesh and Robin Pulford and MC the Clarence City Council Volunteer Chris Wisbey at our Community Volunteers Reception. Drivers. “Volunteers play a crucial role in opportunity to be able to do These services help vulnerable Clarence and we are immensely something for those who do so much people in their own homes, with grateful for their valuable for our community.” volunteers donating many hours contribution to our community,” For more details about volunteering of their own time and radically Mayor of Clarence, Alderman Doug in Clarence visit call 03 6217 9500 or changing the lives of many of Chipman said. visit www.ccc.tas.gov.au/volunteer Clarence’s residents for the better. “This event was a wonderful

Cambridge Oval Stormwater Project Success We recently completed a significant stormwater harvesting and re-use project in Cambridge. The project involves the collection of stormwater runoff from the nearby residential catchment, which is then treated and re-used for the irrigation of adjacent sports grounds. The stormwater harvesting and re- use system allows us to sustainably manage a resource which would Cambridge Oval otherwise discharge into local the treated stormwater. blended or ‘shandied’ with potable waterways, and reduces our reliance The next stage of the project water as it joins the existing sports on potable water. The overall quality ground irrigation system. of water discharging into the local was the construction of a gravity waterways is also significantly stormwater collection system “Clarence City Council prides improved. connecting to the residential itself on embracing opportunities reticulated stormwater system to promote sustainable water The Cambridge site was identified already in place, and a pump/ management practices and as ideal for this project due to the treatment station to extract water will continue to seek future location of a dis-used sewerage and pump it through treatment opportunities for similar projects,” lagoon on site which could be filters and UV disinfection. said Mayor of Clarence, Alderman readily converted to a large in- Doug Chipman. ground storage facility for holding The treated stormwater is then 3 www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au f www.ccc.tas.gov.au Restoration Works for Lindisfarne Cenotaph Dark Mofo at Rosny Barn We undertook important This June, Dark Mofo once again restoration works of the Lindisfarne returned to the Eastern Shore thanks Cenotaph, at ANZAC Park, in time to a partnership with Clarence City for this year’s ANZAC Day Service. Council. “The Lindisfarne Cenotaph and Only the Penitent Shall Pass, by ANZAC Park have a special place in Melbourne-based artist Andrew the Clarence community. Indeed, Hustwaite, turned Rosny Barn into an ANZAC Park is widely acknowledged interactive playground of geometric as one of, if not the best, sculptures, enjoyed by young and old. Remembrance Park in Tasmania”, Visitors were able to interact with and said Mayor of Clarence, Alderman even climb up some of the sculptures. Doug Chipman. Ticketed dance performances “Clarence City Council firmly incorporating the pieces ran alongside believes it has a duty of care the free exhibition. towards important monuments within our city and was very pleased to work with the Lindisfarne RSL Sub-Branch and Alderman Dean Ewington, Alderman Brendan Blomeley, Lindisfarne RSL Sub- the Lindisfarne Historical Society Branch President Chris Parker, Mayor to ensure that the ANZAC Park Doug Chipman, Deputy Mayor Heather Cenotaph is protected and Chong, Alderman John Peers and Alderman preserved into the future,” Mayor James Walker at the front of Lindisfarne Cenotaph. Chipman concluded.

Trolley Trash Clean Up Push Dark Mofo exhibition at Rosny Barn The major supermarket chains are united in an appeal to the public Future Artists Prize to help report the location of We are pleased to present the abandoned shopping trolleys. inaugural Future Artists Prize, which aims to empower young people to The cost of collecting, maintaining create with purpose. and replacing trolleys each year is over $50 million, with approximately Students are encouraged to harness 5% of all trolleys replaced each year their creativity and skills to create either because they go missing, are change in their lives and communities. stolen or damaged beyond repair. Abandoned trolley in Clarence The prize is a showcase of exceptional The average trolley costs $150.00 to young artists from Years 11 and 12 replace, while trolleys with special which can be downloaded onto in southern Tasmania. With no set features (such as child seats) can smartphones. theme, the prize seeks to reward cost up to $600.00. As an incentive every wayward trolley excellence in production and vision in It is an offence under the Litter Act reported enters the applicant into a any form. to dump shopping trolleys with fines monthly draw that awards 5 entrants Works of all media are eligible, from up to 20 penalty units or $3,260, $1000.00 in each state. sculptures to installations, to paintings however the number of lost or Similarly, Coles has established a and digital media. abandoned trolleys continues to hotline 1800 TROLLEY (1800 876553), rise. The finalists will be displayed in the an email address, 1800Trolley@coles. gallery space of Rosny Barn. The Abandoned trolleys can be reported com.au, and a free app which can prize will be selected by a panel of to Woolworths on its free Trolley be downloaded where members of Tasmanian industry representatives Tracker hotline on 1800 641 497, at the public can alert the supermarket www.trolleytracker.com.au or about lost trolleys. Opening 5 September 2019 at 5.30pm. via the free ‘Trolley Tracker’ app 4 www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au f www.ccc.tas.gov.au 2020 Australia Day Find What’s Near You Add Your Community Awards Open on My Neighbourhood Event to Our Website Community groups and not-for- profit organisations can add their community events to the events calendar on our website. Submit your community event at www.ccc.tas.gov.au/communityevent

Clarence 2019 Citizen of the Year presentation to Kerry Scambler Events in Clarence Geilston Bay foreshore Dance Hall Days Nominations for the 2020 City of Search for a variety of council Put on your dancing shoes, find Clarence Australia Day Awards are facilities and activities by suburb or a spring in your step, and help us now open. Clarence-wide on our website. celebrate the traditional dance The awards celebrate the many hall evenings of yesteryear with a Find tracks and trails, parks and and varied achievements and thoroughly modern twist. reserves, barbecues, beaches, contributions made by residents of • Saturday 7 September community halls and centres, Clarence. Richmond Hall sportsgrounds, and other places of • Saturday 5 October Nominations can be made in the interest that are in your area. Cambridge Hall categories of Citizen, Young and We have recently added a map Each event is open to all ages Senior Citizen of the Year, and of dog exercise areas to My and abilities, and entry is free. Community Event of the Year. Neighbourhood. A licensed bar is provided and Nomination forms are available supper for $5.00. Doors open at Check out My Neighbourhood at at Council Offices or you can 6.30pm, dancing starts at 7.00pm. www.ccc.tas.gov.au/myneighbourhood complete an online form on our website at Dog’s Day Out www.ccc.tas.gov.au/australiadayawards Sunday 6 October 2019 App Improves Health 11.00am - 3.00pm, Rosny Farm Nominations close Friday 22 and Wellbeing Join us for our 14th annual November 2019. Dog’s Day Out. There will be free The My Wellbeing Kit app helps entertainment, demonstrations users keep their wellbeing on track Community Grants and activities for the entire from their phone or tablet at their family. Dog’s Day Out would not Available convenience. Council invites community groups be complete without the annual The innovative technological and organisations to apply for the Poochibald Art Competition that project, adapted from the successful March round of Community Support will be exhibited at Rosny Farm. card version launched two years Grants. This biannual grant of up to ago, features a series of beautiful Seafarer’s Festival $1,500 and can be used for one-off images that are matched with Sunday 27 October 2019 events, activities or projects that different ways to keep your health 10.30am - 4.00pm, Bellerive benefit our community. and wellbeing on track when times Boardwalk For more information, guidelines are tough. Don your finest nautical attire and and application forms, visit get ready for the 2019 Seafarer’s The app was developed in www.ccc.tas.gov.au/grants or email Festival. This family fun event partnership with the University [email protected]. is free and will host an array of of Tasmania with students from activities, entertainment, food Information Technology building the and wine on both land and water. app. Download the app now on iPhone Visit our website for more events or android. www.clarenceartsandevents.net

5 www.yoursay.ccc.tas.gov.au f www.ccc.tas.gov.au Aldermen’s Articles Your Alderman Aldermen Council policy provides an opportunity for Aldermen, in turn, to place Mayor an article in Rates News. Alderman Doug Chipman PO Box 96, 0409 704 835 Alderman Alderman [email protected] Richard James Heather Chong Deputy Mayor Alderman Heather Chong 331 Fingerpost Road, Richmond By the time you read this, the 0408 604 509 Clarence Kayak Trail Wins many hours Aldermen and staff [email protected] spend working on the 2019-20 Award of Excellence budget will have been concluded. Alderman Beth Warren PO Box 96, Rosny Park In early July our innovative The services Council delivers 0438 439 219 Clarence Kayak Trail won the are all considered and the staff [email protected] Award of Excellence for Parks are to be commended in the and Open Space Projects in the detailed work that goes into the Alderman James Walker Australian Institute of Landscape preparation. PO Box 260, Lindisfarne Architects (AILA) (Tasmania) 0421 320 669 Awards. For those in the Cambridge area, [email protected] great news that State Growth are Launched in late 2018, the starting to work on the Cambridge Clarence Kayak Trail details eight Alderman Sharyn von Bertouch by-pass – in the roughly 4 years PO Box 96, Rosny Park coastal paddle trails around since I proposed the Cambridge 0429 199 113 Clarence suitable for beginners [email protected] through to advanced kayakers Master Plan, there’s been lots of in a waterproof, tear-proof background work but it’s great to brochure. see it actually starting to happen. Alderman John Peers PO Box 11, Lindisfarne The project now moves on to Stay warm and safe over the 0419 309 220 the AILA National Awards which winter. [email protected] will be announced in October 2019. Alderman Luke Edmunds Upcoming Council PO Box 96, Rosny Park The brochure can be purchased 0499 990 232 from Council Offices and The Meetings [email protected] Tasmanian Map Centre for 19 August, 9 and 30 September at 7.30pm at the Council Chambers, $9.60. An electronic copy of the Alderman Tony Mulder brochure and maps of the trails 38 Bligh Street, Rosny Park. See PO Box 96, Rosny Park can be found on our website at what’s on the agenda at 0428 685 337 www.ccc.tas.gov.au. www.ccc.tas.gov.au [email protected]

Alderman Richard James Upcoming Works 107 Gordons Hill Road, Lindisfarne • Road reconstruction works on Park, Bellerive; and Simmons Park, 0418 135 808 Sycamore Road, Risdon Vale; Lindisfarne. [email protected] Banawarra Road and Melita • Track works on Fort Direction Court, Geilston Bay; Diosma Road, South Arm; and Lindhill Alderman Dean Ewington PO Box 96, Rosny Park Street and Morrisby Street, Reserve, Geilston Bay. 0418 146 546 Rokeby. • Installation of shelter and concrete [email protected] • Safety improvements on paths in Beltana Park, Lindisfarne. Clarence Street. • Construction of South Arm Skate Alderman Wendy Kennedy • Stormwater works on South Arm Park. PO Box 96, Rosny Park Road, South Arm; Granary Place, • Installation of a drinking fountain 0438 100 446 [email protected] Sandford; Waverley Street, on Silwood Avenue, Howrah. Bellerive, and Bilney Street, • Maintenance and management of natural areas as per the various Alderman Brendan Blomeley Richmond. PO Box 109, Lindisfarne • Irrigation works at Tanundal natural area management plans. 0413 972 307 Park, Howrah; Bellerive Beach [email protected]

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