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Glen Eira City Council July 2009 Volume 141 Street tree planting commences Council wins gold at Australasian news Reporting Awards Wayne gets ready to add the water crystals to the Resurfacing works create soil while Chris prepares the tree for planting. Photo: Les O'Rourke. a greener Caulfield Park Rates: len Eira City Council’s from a variety of sources around placed around trees and plants.” what you pay and why annual residential street tree the home.” Mr Unwin said current water Gplanting has begun. Mr Unwin said residents can help by restrictions prohibit Council from More than 400 additional street providing between five and 10 litres using any potable water for tree regulars trees will be planted along residential of water, twice a week (preferably in watering. Arts News streets. the morning), during dry or warm “Council would normally utilise Each tree planted will be secured periods. water from the many water hydrants Business News with timber stakes and granules will “Water should be poured directly throughout the City, but now we Youth News be added to the soil to help retain onto the mulch at the base of the are reliant on bore and some Class moisture. Mulch will then be added young tree,” Mr Unwin said. A recycled water to establish and Recreation News to keep the roots cool and moist. maintain our trees.” “Clean water is best for young trees. Library News Approximately 100 additional trees You can use the water that is often Mr Unwin said the natural rainfall will also be planted in Council’s wasted while waiting for it to warm and cool conditions will help the shopping centres. up in baths and showers, water from new trees establish during the Council’s Manager Park Services leaking taps or water from the last winter months, but if necessary, Laurie Unwin said while Council rinse cycle of washing machines. additional bore water will be utilised routinely waters new trees during “Residents should always make sure to ensure the young trees survive. the summer, meeting the necessary any water collected for use on the “Council can utilise bore water from watering requirements was difficult. trees meets requirements of current four sites located within our parks “To ensure the newly planted trees water restrictions.” to water trees across the City,” receive a blossoming start to life, Mr Unwin said Council is responsible Mr Unwin said. Council is calling on residents to for more than 46,000 street trees and “In addition, Council has installed assist with additional watering,” more than 11,000 park trees. water tanks in Hopetoun Gardens Mr Unwin said. “We conduct regular watering of and Harleston Park in Elsternwick “A How to Care pamphlet will be more than 4,000 trees, including young to store Class A recycled water to provided for each household which street and park trees, mature heritage assist with watering demands. Community Care receives a tree. trees and other trees which are at “The Class A recycled water is highly “Council will also be providing a particular risk from the prolonged treated and safe for use on trees and nine-litre plastic bucket which drought conditions,” Mr Unwin said. gardens. Water tankers transport the residents can use to collect water “To help retain moisture, more than water to the storage tanks. 5,000 cubic metres of mulch has been Continued on page three. Bentleigh • Bentleigh East • Carnegie • Caulfield • Elsternwick • Gardenvale • Glen Huntly • McKinnon • Murrumbeena • Ormond • St Kilda East news Council wins gold at Australasian Reporting Awards Mayor’s Annual reports reveal a lot about an The Australasian Reporting Awards is an • Tennis Australia; column organisation’s values and culture — independent organisation that promotes • Watercare Services Limited; and how it reports against its Plan; what it excellence in reporting and covers discloses; what the auditors say; and all corporations, government bodies, • Wesfarmers Limited. how it handles not only successes, but charitable and community organisations Report of the Year was awarded to Port disappointments or challenges. in Australia and New Zealand. of Brisbane Corporation. Over the past few years, Glen Eira Council has won a Gold Award for its Glen Eira is the only Victorian Council City Council has set out to improve its most recent Annual Report 2007–08. which currently holds: Annual Report so that it discloses a much Announced on 4 June, Council's • the highest rating from the Auditor more detailed account of Council's report was commended for its overall General for financial sustainability; and services, performance and stewardship. excellence in annual reporting, full • the highest rating from the disclosure and high quality coverage. Australasian Reporting Awards for Council is offering local primary It was also praised as a model for peer annual reporting. reports. schools the opportunity to visit Town This accreditation offers residents and Hall and gain a greater understanding Other organisations to win Gold included: ratepayers independent expert assurance of how Council operates and the • Australia Post; of performance and processes. role it plays in the community. • Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Copies of the 2007–08 Annual Report Last month, I had the pleasure in • BHP Billiton; are available from Council’s Service meeting Year Five students from Centre or at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Coatesville Primary School. The • Boral Limited children not only learnt about the • National Australia Bank; role and function of Council, but they had the chance to step into the role of a councillor and debate local issues. Council CEO Andrew Newton and Cr Jim Magee also joined in. The students were most enthusiastic General Manager Worksafe Victoria Eric Windholz presents Glen Eira Mayor and learnt a great deal. Cr Helen Whiteside with Council’s Gold Award certificate. We have received positive feedback Photo: Bright Light Photography. about the program and encourage other schools and groups to become involved. To arrange a visit, contact my office on 9524 3225. Councillor contacts Council’s Youth Consultative Group TUCKER WARD CAMDEN WARD ROSSTOWN WARD (YCG) is a representative group of around 10 to 13 young people aged Cr Nick Staikos Cr Frank Penhalluriack Cr Margaret Esakoff 15 to 19. The group is responsible Ph/Fax: 9579 7120 Ph/Fax: 9853 3246 Ph/Fax: 9578 2877 for not only hosting special events, Mobile: 0418 558 046 Mobile: 0429 408 504 Mobile: 0407 831 893 but they have the opportunity to be [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] a representative for their age group. Cr Jamie Hyams Cr Helen Whiteside (Mayor) Cr Steven Tang For the past 12 months, the YCG has helped organise and facilitate Ph: 9524 3225 Fax: 9524 3358 Ph/Fax: 9597 9014 Ph/Fax: 9578 8314 a number of events, including Battle Mobile: 0438 330 698 Mobile: 0400 920 845 Mobile: 0427 319 018 of the Bands 2008 and the 2009 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Youth Art Expo. Cr Jim Magee Cr Michael Lipshutz Cr Neil Pilling The YCG’s yearly commitment Ph/Fax: 9563 8360 Ph/Fax: 9530 0438 Mobile: 0428 310 919 has now ended with a graduation Mobile: 0427 338 327 Mobile: 0400 832 270 [email protected] ceremony held on 20 May. [email protected] [email protected] Congratulations on a job well done. Council’s Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of rare toy Glen Eira City Council trains and trams from 10–19 July. The exhibition will showcase a Glen Eira Town Hall Telephone: 03 9524 3333 TTY: 03 9524 3496 selection of more than 100 toy Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads Facsimile: 03 9523 0339 trains and trams from the fascinating Caulfield Email: [email protected] and extensive collection of antique PO Box 42, Caulfield South Victoria 3162 Website: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au toys of local collector Jack Little. Trains will be running on tracks Disclaimer during the exhibition, providing Deadlines The information in this publication is of a general nature. a fun filled afternoon for visitors The deadline for the next edition (August 2009) of the Glen Eira News is The articles contained herein are not intended to provide a young and old — an exciting Wednesday 8 July for delivery 4–5 August. complete discussion on each subject and/or issues canvassed. exhibition for children. Glen Eira City Council does not accept any liability for any Coming deadlines statements or any opinion or for any errors or omissions Jack Little is well known to contained herein. Council’s Gallery. We exhibited his The deadline for the September 2009 edition of the Glen Eira News is © collection of toy trucks, cars and Wednesday 5 August for delivery 1–2 September. Copyright Glen Eira City Council 2009 The copyright for all material in this document is the property buses in July 2007. To submit editorial material write to: Glen Eira News, PO Box 42 Caulfield South of Glen Eira City Council (unless otherwise noted). Other Victoria 3162 or email: [email protected] than as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this document may be reproduced, reused, copied, stored or Cr Helen Whiteside transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Glen Eira City Council. Contact Manager Public Mayor Relations and Marketing on 9524 3333. glen eira news | july 2009 | p2 news Resurfacing works create a green Caulfield Park The open space improvement works are nearing completion at Caulfield Park. Three ovals on the south side of Caulfield Park have been resurfaced with drought-tolerant turf and a drip irrigation system to provide a more sustainable surface for active and passive recreation.