Croydon's Bush Telegraph

Croydon’s Bush Telegraph

A word from our Mayor…...Trevor Pickering

Hi All in Incredible Croydon,

Our beautiful Gulf Country is starting to cool down and like I have stated in the past there is no better place in the world to be in than Croydon over the next few months, but I’m not telling you anything that you don’t already know.

I have been very busy in the last couple of weeks with the FNQROC State Mayoral Delegation to Parliament House in Brisbane and like the previous visit it was a very busy couple of days. I won’t have time to tell you everything that was said but I will try, so here goes. I flew into Brisbane at 7:15pm Monday 13 May, tired from travelling all the way from Croydon that day. Tuesday morning I was up early, excited and ready for battle (so to speak).  My first meeting was with Andrew Powell, Shadow Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning. I personally don’t mind this bloke, he is a straight shooter, we talked about everything to do with roads and water security, we particularly discussed the urgent need for money to be spent on the Kuranda Range, Gulf Development Road and the Gilbert River Bridge.  Meeting two was with Stirling Hinchliffe, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, discussions were around local government reform and road investment.  FNQ meeting three I met with Mark Bailey, Minister for Transport and Main Roads where I pleaded with him to reopen the Western Roads Upgrade Program so we can get the rest of the Gulf Development Road into their planning. I also handed him our proposal for digital speed signs and I was told that they would take care of it for me so I’m confident of some help from him.  Meeting four was with David Crisafulli, Shadow Minister for Tourism, Shadow Minister for Environment, Science and the Great Barrier Reef where I hand delivered our Business Case and proposal for the Croydon Mountain Bike Trails that was put together by Council staff, TRC Tourism and World Trails. I also discussed the importance of the Doppler Weather Radar that we want built in Croydon to service the whole of the Gulf Country, which makes more sense then having one in Richmond and Mornington Island for that matter.  Meeting five was with the Premier, we discussed everything all over again but time was short.  Meeting six was with the LNP that are in opposition (at the moment). We talked to Deb Frecklington, Tim Mander, Ann Leahy and Dale Last, we spoke about road investment in FNQ ,water security and the need for housing in the bush.  Meeting seven was with Michael Hart, Shadow Minister for Housing and Public Works where I also discussed with him Photo with Mr Andrew Powell MP, Shadow Minister for State the need for housing in Croydon. Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning.

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 Meeting eight was with Robbie Katter over lunch, I also gave him a copy of the Business Case for our Mountain Bike Trail project which was very well received. We talked about the need for him to push harder for the Gulf Development Road and the Gilbert River Bridge.  Meeting nine was split so I had our Mountain Bike Trails Business Case hand delivered to Kate Jones who is the Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development by Mayor Paronella from Tablelands Regional Council, by that time it was dark.  Next morning meeting ten was with the Deputy Premier but she was busy doing something else so we met with her DG and the Under Secretary where I pleaded with them to do something about the short fall of public housing in Croydon, but I’m not sure if they have the appetite for remote housing.  Meeting eleven was with Craig Crawford, Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, we discussed the Doppler Weather Radar and why Croydon was perfectly positioned for it according to science and common sense. We also discussed the affect of flooding in some parts of the Croydon Shire with TC Nora and how bitterly disappointed we are that the State and Federal agencies let us all down.  Meeting twelve was with Mark Furner, Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, we discussed everything from the Nullinga Dam to Gilbert River irrigation and flood impact on agriculture. During the meeting it dawned on me that I was the closest thing to a cattle producer in the room so when it was my turn to speak I only had one thing to say and that was I and the FNQROC needed a guarantee that they would never try to ban the live export of cattle ever again. I was given that guarantee so that means I have one from the Federal Labor Party and now the State Labor Party which I think is a first because I haven’t seen any other Mayor in Queensland get that from both the State and the Feds, anyway just thought that was very important for the Shire of Croydon.  Meeting thirteen was with Tony Perrett, Shadow Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Forestry, and the talk was very much the same.  Meeting fourteen was the last meeting and it was with Leeanne Enoch, Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts, we covered all the usual but the discussion I had with her was very interesting in the way of environment and science. She 100% backs my point on why Croydon is better suited for a Doppler Weather Radar and the science to better on farm practices, like I said, very interesting watching this space very carefully. I also talked about our frustrations with the internet and the lack of coverage around Croydon but we have been promised an upgrade from Telstra by June 30 so I’ll keep the pressure on them for sure. I flew back into Cairns that night at 10:30pm, the CEO picked me up the next morning and we drove home, oh and by the way welcome back Bill.

I have received an email from Jim Gilmartin confirming that he has in fact resigned from Council so when we get all the facts and legislation there will be an expression of interest going out to eligible residents living in the Shire of Croydon who may want to have a go being a Councillor. If you think you have what it takes then stick your hand up.

There is a Rural Roads Maintenance and Rehabilitation Forum being hosted by Croydon Shire Council at the end of the month. This will cover a wide range of topics from road maintenance and rehabilitation to road stabilisation and sealing so you will notice a lot of strangers in town for a few days, please make sure they have a great time.

You will also notice the new buildings have started to be stumped out at the new Council Depot site, most of the slabs have been poured for the stores shed and other buildings. Council is getting very close to handing down our budget for the next financial year, as with all the budgets I hand down it will be a very responsible one whilst still providing a great range of services that makes living and working in the outback a safe and enjoyable experience.

So I might let you all get back to living and working in this incredible place we call home but as usual if you have anything you need just call and I’ll try my hardest. See you in the next Tele! - Cheers Trevor

Mayor Trevor Pickering Croydon Shire Council

Photo with Mr David Crisafulli MP, Shadow Minister for Photo with Hon Craig Crawford MP, Minister for Fire and Environment, Science and GBR | Shadow Minister for Tourism. Emergency Services.

Summary News from the Croydon Shire The data from the survey of the 15 participants has formed an important Council Administration Team part of Council’s Operational Plan actions. The survey has highlighted that Croydon’s Bush Telegraph publication is a valuable source of news and

information and read monthly by the majority of the community. The Croydon’s Bush Telegraph Newsletter community is somewhat satisfied with the quality and content of the information in the newsletter, and agrees that the newsletter provides Community Survey information that is important. However, it is also identified that there are In February 2019, Croydon Shire Council engaged with the community to improvements that can be made, and the community have provided find out how you valued our community newsletter. The purpose of the suggestions of what they would like to be included. survey was to assess how well Council is meeting the expectations of the community and to identify areas for improvement. Most people access the newsletter equally by either email or printed copy. There is strong support for ‘going green’; however, there is also still Consultation snapshot and summary of findings support for the distribution of printed copies as this is the only way that some people are receiving information. A comment was made about the The survey was prepared and distributed in line with an approved low standard of internet services available and the difficulty of viewing the Community Engagement Plan and asked a series of rating questions as publication on smart phones. Council is aware of the internet issues within well as open questions to allow the community to provided defined the Croydon Shire area and Councillors continue to lobby for better information, ideas or issues to consider. The survey was distributed to services. every household in the Shire either by email or post. It is pleasing to see that overall the newsletter is valuable to the community. Council received The community engagement process and survey has been effective and 15 responses to the survey. successful. The responses provided valuable information, as well as highlighted areas for improvement to ensure Council provides the Here’s what we found out. community with information that is relative, informative and important to 1. 86% of people read the newsletter every month with the them. remainder reading it most months. 2. 11 in 15 people find the newsletter an extremely valuable source Council has considered the findings of the community survey at its of news and information. Ordinary Meeting in April and resolved to accept the recommendations by the community and council staff for inclusion in the newsletter. Council 3. 8 in 15 people are very satisfied with the quality of content and staff will review the format of the publication to ensure accuracy of Information, 3 in 15 are somewhat satisfied and 4 in 15 are information and appropriate layout and design to minimise printing costs. satisfied. 4. 13 in 15 people feel the newsletter effectively provides information Street Lights that is important to the community. If you notice any street lights that are flickering, not working, damaged or lights that remain on during the day you can report these via the 5. Accessing the newsletter is by email or printed copy equally. Ergon Energy website https://www.ergon.com.au/network/outages-and- 6. 9 in 15 people were happy to support the newsletter “going green. disruptions/report-a-problem/faulty-streetlight or by calling 13 10 46. Take note of the street light location (street address) and if you are able to obtain the pole number from the light pole that will assist to locate the What did the community say? malfunctioning light. You are also able to upload a photo of the light or  Important community newsletter that provides one-stop pole if you think it is relevant. information on news information and events in the Shire. Alternatively you can provide the above information to one of Council’s  Great way to keep up to date with what's happening in town. Customer Service Officers at the Administration Office and we will be Usually much easier to read paper copy as most people won't happy to report the problem. access emails.

 No support for going green - because as you know some people don’t have net access and the net is somewhat below standard in Queensland Seniors Week 2019 Croydon. Council has been successful in its application for funding for a Seniors  Support for going green - but some older members of the Week activity. The Barramundi Discovery Centre Seniors Tour will take community do not have access to PC's and it is very difficult to place in August 2019. The tour will be open to seniors living in the view on smart phone. Croydon Shire. Seniors Week provides opportunities to promote positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing, facilitate community participation and enhance community connections, aligning This is what the community would like included in the with the Queensland Government’s and COTA Queensland’s vision of newsletter. building Age-friendly communities in Queensland.  Information from Council’s CEO, and/or Managers/staff on Details of the tour will be released in the next few weeks. operational works, projects, planned/proposed works.  Update from Councillors  Photo of the month section  Calendar of events  Local stories/history Denise Knudsen Business Manager

CROYDON CHILDCARE

Hello to all, The children at our deadly childcare have been exploring rocks from surrounding rivers lately. We have been painting them and now we have scattered them around our town for anyone to find. If you stumble across one feel free to take them with you on your travels or to move them to a different area. If you are lucky enough to move our rocks on please take a photo and let us know where they are now by sending an email to [email protected] Our green house is thriving and we are now growing beans, carrots, tomatoes and assorted herbs. The children have also made their own scarecrow called “Timmy” as we think the crows were eating our produce. That’s a wrap from all the Staff and Children and a friendly reminder our door is always open for a yarn.

Croydon Child Care Centre Phone 4748 7170 Email [email protected]

Hello Everyone, My recent trip to Brisbane to attend the Rural Libraries Queensland and Small Libraries Workshop and learn all that I could about library operations was inspiring. It was great to meet the State Library staff and it was a wonderful opportunity to meet with other library colleagues from various regions of Queensland, everyone was extremely helpful in offering advice and support.The four objectives covered in the three days was informative. *Realising our potential - Wow! I didn’t realise libraries had so much to offer. The collections and eResources are amazing. *We listened to how we could extend our reach, who are our advocates and who we could partner with or reach out to beyond the library. *Understanding that libraries are a vibrant contributor to the community, delivering services in response to social needs. *For a future focused workforce networking and training are vital to update our skills to provide a quality service to our community. The trip gave me the opportunity to visit other libraries. I got to tour the State Library of Queensland, Cannon Hill, Marsden Library and Springfield Library. These libraries were huge! So many activities happening in libraries that I never knew existed. I’m grateful that I could participate in this workshop and had the chance to meet with my colleagues with the help of the bursary provided by the State Library of Queensland. I came away from the workshop understanding that rural libraries are all different but share similar experiences and hurdles so listening to what is happening in other libraries was beneficial. Having a better understanding of the library system and seeing we are more than just books, as well as creating new connections and friends were the highlights of the workshop for me.

We are planning to have three First Five Forever sessions in the library during the month of June. The Childcare Centre will be visiting and if any other families would like to join in, Please bring your children to the library at 10am on 5 June,13 June and 19 June. There will be Storytime and various activities with dinosaurs, planets, science experiments, slime and art and crafts. If you are out of town and would like to be involved, I can send some activities and books out in the mail or contact me and we will see if we can arrange a suitable time. We have a wide selection of picture books to share with babies and children and eResources that you can use at home. The Library is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm Library membership is free – join today.

Mandy Pickering Croydon Shire Library Phone 4748 7130 Email [email protected] COUNCIL MEETINGS Early Childhood Teacher

In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Working with the Croydon Child Care Centre Regulation 2012, Croydon Shire Council advises that Ordinary Meetings will be held at the Council Chambers, 63 Samwell Street, Croydon commencing at 9.30am unless Croydon Shire Council is seeking the services of an Early otherwise notified, on the following dates: Childhood Teacher to work with the Croydon Child Care Centre. The Early Childhood Teacher will need to work with the service for Thursday 17 January 2019 at least 20 per cent of the time that the service provides education Thursday 21 February 2019 and care. This calculates to eight and a half (8.5) hours per week. Thursday 21 March 2019 Under the Education and Care Services National Regulations the Early Childhood Teacher may be working with the service by Wednesday 17 April 2019 means of information communication technology, this may be Friday 17 May 2019 calculated on a quarterly basis. The service is licensed for 21 Thursday 20 June 2019 approved places. Thursday 18 July 2019 Thursday 22 August 2019 Please email your expression of interest to Thursday 19 September 2019 [email protected] including a copy of your qualification and working with children blue card. Monday 21 October 2019 Thursday 21 November 2019 Friday 13 December 2019 For enquiries about the position, please contact Lydia Gabbert, Childcare Director on 4748 7170. Meeting agendas and minutes are available on Council’s website www.croydon.qld.gov.au William Kerwin Chief Executive Officer CROYDON SHIRE COUNCIL FOR SALE COUNCILLOR CONTACT DETAILS VACANT RESIDENTIAL FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT $7,895 Mayor Trevor Pickering Mobile: 0427 456 188 63 ALLDRIDGE ST. CROYDON Mobile: 0409 456 235 Detailed information including location of the lot can be Email: [email protected] obtained from Croydon Shire Council’s website www.croydon.qld.gov.au or by contacting

Deputy Mayor Wayne Bing Chew (07) 4748 7100. Ph: (07) 4745 6287 Mobile: 0488 454 678 CROYDON SHIRE COUNCIL Email: [email protected] FOR SALE BY TENDER TWO (2) RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES Councillor Kim Gaynor Ph: (07) 4745 3536 Croydon Shire Council is offering for sale separately by public Mobile: 0409 913 150 tender two (2) residential properties located at Croydon. Email: [email protected] Tender documents are available on Council’s website Councillor Jeffrey Norman www.croydon.qld.gov.au or by phoning (07) 4748 7100. Mobile: 0438 155 101 Email: [email protected] Section 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 relating to changes to tenders may be applied.

Tenders will close at 4.30pm on Friday 31 May 2019.

William Kerwin Chief Executive Officer

Flu News From the Croydon Primary Health Centre Team Women’s Health Clinic Influenza or ‘the flu’ is a highly contagious disease that mainly affects the upper airways and lungs. The flu is not the same as a common 30 May 2019 cold and can be a serious illness. For some people, such as young children, the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions, the flu can cause serious Appointments are limited complications requiring hospitalisation and can sometimes lead to death. Call 4748 7000 for an Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of preventing the flu appointment and its complications. Being vaccinated gives you protection against flu by building immunity to the virus and preventing transmission of the virus to other people and is recommended annually for any person over 6 months of age. You should get a flu vaccine every year. This is because the most common strains of the virus that cause the flu change every year. The vaccine also changes every year to match these strains. By getting vaccinated against the flu, you can also help protect other people, especially people who are too sick or too young to be vaccinated. The more people who are vaccinated in your community, the less likely the disease will spread. The Flu vaccine has arrived for 3 years and over and is available now. No appointment necessary.

For more information on flu immunisation contact the staff at Croydon Primary Health Centre or contact Queensland Health on 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). Come and join us for Morning Tea

between 9 & 11 on 30 May 2019.

Gold coin donation

Croydon Primary Health Care Clinic Sircom Street.

Visiting will be Women’s Health Nurse & Breast Screen Queensland.

All proceeds go to Croydon Hospital Auxiliary

NEWS ITEMS FOR CROYDON’S BUSH TELEGRAPH Upcoming Events If you have any news items for our newsletter please email to May [email protected] Rural Roads Forum Croydon

28 - 30 May Items will be approved at Council’s discretion. If you would like to Georgetown Campdraft advertise in our newsletter advertising rates are: 31 May - 2 June ¼ page $12.50 per issue

June ½ page $18.00 per issue Basalt Bash & Beauty Mt Surprise Full page $25.00 per issue 11 - 13 June

Mount Surprise Campdraft Croydon’s Bush Telegraph is usually published in the last 28 - 30 June week of the month. July Cairns to Karumba Bike ride 29 June - 5 July DOG AND CAT REGISTRATIONS

Croydon Shire Council would like to Georgetown Rodeo 5 - 7 July remind all owners of cats and dogs to register their pets with Council. Einasleigh Campdraft Registrations are valid for 12 months 12 - 14 July (1 July to 30 June) and must be renewed each year. Croydon Campdraft Registration fees are as follows: 20 - 21 July  $10 per whole dog/cat

August  Free for desexed dog/cat, evidence must be Forsayth Turnout & Etheridge Show provided 3 Aug  Permit fee for keeping of more than 2 dogs - $42.50 per each additional dog Croydon Shire Seniors Tour TBA Visit us at the Council offices Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm to register your dog or cat.

September Croydon Poddy Dodgers and Horse & Motorbike Sports 27– 29 Sept

October Georgetown Bushmans Ball 5 Oct LET’S GET FIT Georgetown Bush Races 6 Oct Sports Activities

With Constable Glen, Ms Sue, ROAD CONDITIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES Garry and Rebecca @ Croydon Recreation Grounds If you require information on roads, road conditions and road Every Monday and Wednesday 5pm to 6pm closures please use the Main Roads website (Please remember to bring a hat, water bottle www.131940.qld.gov.au This website is real time information and shoes) and is updated locally.

EVERYONE WELCOME TO ATTEND!! CROYDON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CLINIC Monday to Friday - 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays - 10am to 12pm The clinic will be closed after these times, after hours calls to the clinic not related to an emergency will be dealt with in clinic hours.

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES—PLEASE CALL 000

The Croydon Clinic phone will be diverted daily from 5 pm to an answering service. You will be instructed to Leave a message Call 000 Call 13HEALTH (13432584) Call police link on (131444) Call RFDS 40400500

Please be aware if you leave a message your call will be attended to the next day during working hours.

If you call any one of the emergency options, emergency services or 13HEALTH they will contact the Nurse at the Clinic directly.

The Clinic is still available for Emergencies 24/7. If you have an emergency and present directly to the clinic the Emergency intercom at the front of the clinic will be answered.

All non-urgent cases will be seen during clinic hours.

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COUNCILLOR VACANCY

The Chief Executive Officer of the Croydon Shire Council, Mr William Kerwin, in accordance with Section 166 of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld), invites nominations for the position of Councillor of the Croydon Shire Council Local Government Area, which is to be filled until the next quadrennial local government elections on 28 March 2020.

The successful person will be appointed by resolution of the Council as required by the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld) after the close of nomination period.

Interested persons must meet qualifications to be a councillor in accordance with Section 152 of the Local Government Act 2009 which states:

“A person is qualified to be a councillor of a local government only if the person –

(a) is an adult Australian citizen; and

(b) resides in the local government’s area; and

(d) is not disqualified from being a councillor because of a section in this division.”

Section 153 of the Local Government Act 2009 states:

(1) A person can not be a councillor—

(a) after the person is convicted of a treason offence, unless the person is pardoned of the treason offence; or

(b) for 10 years after the person is convicted of an electoral offence; or

(d) for 4 years after the person is convicted of an integrity offence; or

(e) for the remainder of the term before the next quadrennial elections, if the person has been dismissed as a councillor under section 122 or 123.

(2) A treason offence is an offence of treason, sedition or sabotage under the law of Queensland, another State or the Commonwealth.

Established in 1909 by the Consolidation of the Croydon Divisional Board (Est. 1888) and the Croydon Municipal Council (Est. 1892) (3) An electoral offence is—

(a) a disqualifying electoral offence under the Electoral Act; or

(b) an offence that would be a disqualifying electoral offence had the conviction been recorded after the commencement of the Electoral and Other Acts Amendment Act 2002.

(4) A serious integrity offence is an offence against—

(a) a provision of a law mentioned in schedule 1, part 1 if, for a circumstance stated for the offence (if any), the stated circumstance applies to the offence; or

(b) a provision of a law of another State or the Commonwealth that corresponds to a provision mentioned in paragraph (a).

(5) An integrity offence is an offence against a provision of a law mentioned in schedule 1, part 2 if, for a circumstance stated for the offence (if any), the stated circumstance applies to the offence.

(6) A person automatically stops being a councillor when the person is convicted of any of the following offences (each a disqualifying offence)—

(a) a treason offence; or

(b) an electoral offence; or

(d) an integrity offence.

(7) A person is taken to have been convicted of an offence—

(a) if the person appeals the conviction—when the appeal is dismissed, struck out or discontinued; or

(b) if the person does not appeal the conviction—at the end of the time within which an appeal must by law be started.

Section 156 of the Local Government Act 2009 states:

(1) A person can not be a councillor while the person is a bankrupt.

(2) A person is a bankrupt if, under a bankruptcy law—

(a) the person is an undischarged bankrupt; or

(b) the person has executed a deed of arrangement, and the terms of the deed have not been fully complied with; or (c) the person’s creditors have accepted a composition, and a final payment has not been made under the composition.

(3) A bankruptcy law is—

(a) the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cwlth); or

(b) a corresponding law of another jurisdiction, including a jurisdiction outside Australia.

(4) A person automatically stops being a councillor when the person becomes a bankrupt.

Nominations must be submitted on the proposed Nomination Form, which is available at Council’s Customer Service Centre or on Council’s website. www.croydon.qld.gov.au/councillor-vacancy

Nominations must be received by the due date of 4pm Monday 24 June 2019 and addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer Croydon Shire Council Mr William Kerwin P O Box 17 Croydon Qld 4871

Or electronically via email to [email protected].

For more information on the nomination process, please contact Mr William Kerwin, Chief Executive Officer on (07) 4748 7100 or by email at [email protected].

William Kerwin

Chief Executive Officer Croydon’s historical articles

Croydon’s Centenary Celebrations 1986

Photos attached are of various activities that were enjoyed as part of the centenary celebrations in 1986.

In 1986, the Croydon Shire celebrated 100 years! It has now been 33 years since the event and the photographs and stories still live on.

The community rallied together to celebrate and enjoy the event. Firstly, kicking off the day with a street parade, all members involved were dressed to impress, even their vehicles were decked out with decorations. This is quite similar to our Poddy Dodgers street parade that we have each year with contestants entering their best floats.

This was followed by the debutant ball with all participants and their partners dressed stunningly, the ladies all dressed in white and the men in suit and tie. There has since been events in relation to the centenary, however this seems to be the last debutant ball to be held in Croydon.

Croydon Rural Fire Service Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

1st Officer 2nd Officer 3rd Officer Secretary Treasurer Garry Pickering Ashley Boland Hans Spinnler Rebecca Fitzgerald Leonie Foley 0437 461 837 0418 953 684 0458 005 349 0428 142 557 0429 388 283

The Croydon Rural Fire Brigade will be conducting burn offs around Croydon during the months of June and July if you have any concerns or questions please contact the first officer as detailed above.

Any persons that would like to join our Rural Fire Brigade please contact the first officer or secretary above or get the application forms from the Rural Fire Brigade website or at this link: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Volunteering/Documents/PD_072. pdf

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Part of “Our Agribusiness Expo“ Series. Funded by TRAIC CROYDON SHIRE COUNCIL – LEVEL 1 WATER SUPPLY RESTRICTIONS APPLY

Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 19 April 2018 considered its obligations under the Croydon Shire Drought Management Plan. With Lake Belmore filling during the Cyclone Nora weather event in March this triggered current level 3 restrictions to be lifted. Under the Drought Management Plan, Council is required to implement measures to minimise the impact of water shortages. Council regards the long-term sustainability of the Croydon town water supply as an issue of primary importance to the community, requiring ongoing monitoring and appropriate management. Level 1 Water Restrictions in accordance with Council’s Drought Management Plan now apply.

PURPOSE LEVEL 1 – RESTRICTION ON USE OF WATER

1. Private Gardens - Watering Garden Beds / Shrubbery Areas 1. Sprinklers can only be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. 2. Micro spray and drip systems fitted with timers can only be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. 3. Hand held hoses, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time. Lawn Areas 1. Sprinklers, micro spray and drip systems can be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm on alternate days being Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 2. Hand held hoses, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.

2. Public gardens - watering 1. Sprinklers can be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. 2. Micro spray and drip systems fitted with timers can only be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. 3. Hand held hoses, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.

3. Private gardens and1. public Existing ponds can only be topped up to their normal level by means of hand gardens – filling or topping up held hose. of ponds

4. Fountains / Water Features 1. Fountains / water features must not operate unless they recycle water. 2. Water lost from fountains / water features must not be replaced except by means of hand held hoses or by means of watering cans or buckets filled directly from taps.

5. Concrete / Paved areas - Water must not be used to clean concrete/paved areas unless cleaning is cleaning required as a result of an accident, fire, health hazard or emergency.

6. Private swimming pools or Existing swimming pools and spas must not be topped up except by means of spas – filling or topping up hand held hoses or by means of watering cans or buckets filled directly from taps.

7. Sports grounds / school ovals 1. Sprinklers / irrigation allowed Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays - watering between the hours of 5.00pm and 11.00am only. 2. Hand held hoses, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.

8. Window cleaning Water must not be used to clean windows except by means of trigger hoses or buckets or watering can filled directly from a tap.

9. Mobile water tankers - filling Mobile water tankers must not be filled except – (a) With the written permission of the Croydon Shire Council; or (b) Tankers supplying water for use inside domestic premises, or for firefighting or stock watering purposes.

10. Vehicles - cleaning Water must not be used to clean vehicles except by means of trigger hoses or watering cans or buckets filled directly from taps.

11. Construction industry - use of Unless otherwise exempted by Croydon Shire Council in writing, hoses must water in not be used except trigger hoses.

12. Any purpose not included in any Water must not be used without the written permission of the Croydon Shire other items of this column other Council. than for use inside domestic premises and for domestic animals