VOL 12 NO 4 JULY 2010 Government’s management plan protects Aboriginal heritage values Bypass move welcomed BRIGHTON Council has Council and the municipal- ment also announced that a we are very proud of that duct the most extensive “It enables both the long- taken into account a number welcomed the Tasmanian ity. permit application had been cultural heritage and our archaeological investigation term protection of the levee of requirements, including Government’s announce- The State Government received from the Depart- strong cultural links. ever carried out in Tasmania. site and allows Tasmanians minimising combined social, ment of a management announced that the manage- ment of Infrastructure “At the same time the “These investigations to benefit from an important heritage and environmental plan to protect the Aborigi- ment plan would ensure that Energy and Resources community is keen to see the found that the 500-metre- transport infrastructure proj- impacts, transport needs and nal heritage values in and historical Aboriginal (DIER) to enable the con- Brighton bypass proceed as long levee area, which inter- ect. the provision of safe road around the proposed remains, discovered in a levee struction of a long-span it is a major piece of infra- sects the bypass, contained a “In what is understood to standards. Brighton bypass. during the construction of bridge at the Jordan River on structure that will ensure we stratified cultural deposit of be an Australian first, the “In fact, if the Brighton Brighton Mayor Tony the bypass, would be pre- the Brighton bypass. can meet the demands of our national significance dating construction methodology bypass had not followed this Foster said the decision to served. “Brighton has a very area’s outstanding and ongo- back some 30,000-40,000 proposed is to launch – or alignment, the site would not institute a management plan It said the plan would strong history with our Abo- ing growth.” years,” she said. push out – the bridge span have been discovered and the that would protect approxi- provide for a 70-metre riginal community,” Cr Fos- Minister for Infrastruc- Ms Giddings said once without disturbing the levee area may have been subject mately nine kilometres of the bridge that would span the ter said. ture Lara Giddings said DIER had become aware of with machinery, thus elimi- to incremental development, bypass route was commend- levee without any impact on “They were our munici- archaeologists used state-of- the investigation results it nating even temporary resulting in the loss of these able and was welcomed by the remains. The govern- pality’s first inhabitants and the-art technology to con- had moved to ensure the impacts on the levee site.” important heritage values. conservation and protection Ms Giddings said that in “A number of proposed of the site through major the submission there were routes have been put forward changes to the road and also proposals for a number by the Tasmanian Aboriginal bridge design. of conservation measures for Council to avoid the levee “No construction work the Aboriginal community site and these have been has taken place in this area to consider. investigated. while investigations have “The engineering analysis been under way, and discus- Decades of these sites forms part of sions have occurred with the “These include the cre- the detailed submission that Aboriginal community,” Ms ation of a conservation zone has been provided. Giddings said. to protect that part of the “None of the alternatives “Nor will any occur until levee that is located on DIER were considered practical or the necessary permits are land outside of the road cor- feasible, and may even obtained. ridor, which could provide a encounter similar Aboriginal “As part of the manage- number of opportunities for heritage issues. The present ment plan, DIER has pro- the Aboriginal community,” alignment remains the pre- posed to construct a 70- she said. ferred route.” metre bridge at a cost of Ms Giddings said the Ms Giddings said she had approximately $12 million bypass route had been pro- met with representatives of that will span the levee area claimed as a road since 1987 the Aboriginal community and will not have any physi- and decades of planning and to discuss the proposal. cal impact on the levee extensive design work had “It is important that dis- deposit. Continued Page 3 Bridgewater High maths teacher David Tongs accepts Guess the Weight of the Bull Competition entries from former students Amy Cross, right, and Eliza Bedford. Farm fete an essential cash cow! BRIDGEWATER High School held its annual fete at the school’s Brighton farm earlier this year. Farm coordinator Jackie Brown said the proceeds of the annual Fete at the Farm were an essential source of income to help offset the costs of running the farm. “This year’s profits will especially help with the costs of feed and transport for our cattle and sheep teams which travel to different shows around the state,” Jackie said. • More pictures, page 4 2 – BRIGHTON COMMUNITY NEWS JULY 2010 Biggest morning tea YOUR COUNCIL Barbara Curran a tasty fundraiser 1 Daniel Place Brighton 7030 SEVERAL local groups took Tel: 6268 1522 part in Australia’s Biggest [email protected] Morning Tea recently to Finance Committee, Heritage and raise valuable funds for Environment Committee, Brighton Primary Cancer Council Tasmania School Council, Waste Management Committee. for research, prevention and support for cancer patients Tony Foster (Mayor) and their families. ‘Glendower’ Brighton Council services 6 Glebe Street officer Cathy Harper said the Pontville 7030 fundraising events were sup- Tel: 0419 357 927 ported this year by the [email protected] Brighton Community and Finance Committee, Planning Committee, Southern Health Centre staff, Billie’s Tasmanian Councils Association, Emergency Management Meet and Greet Group and Advisory Committee. Brighton Council staff. “The Brighton Commu- Brighton Council staff joined Australia’s Biggest Wayne Garlick nity and Health Centre Morning Tea to raise funds for the Cancer Council. 18 McShane Road organised a two-part Bridgewater 7030 fundraiser,” Ms Harper said. Tel: 6263 7946 “The centre put on a lus- 0438 539 682 cious morning tea and the [email protected] community knitting group Parks & Recreation Committee, Finance Committee, raffled a beautiful travel rug Bridgewater Library + On-Line Access Centre Advisory crocheted by local resident COUNCIL CONTACTS Committee, Bridgewater Community Special Advisory Lesley Peterson. Committee “The rug was won by a General Enquiries 6268 7000 belly dancer in Hobart which Fax 6268 7013 made them all laugh given Peter Geard Email Address [email protected] the drop in weather temper- 269 Elderslie Road Brighton 7030 Website www.brighton.tas.gov.au ature recently. “Total funds raised and Tel: 6268 1143 General Manager forwarded to Cancer Council 0418 515 649 Ron Sanderson 6268 7000 were $218.60. [email protected] Council Services Officer 6268 7035 “Billie’s Meet and Greet Parks & Recreation Committee, Planning Committee, Environmental & Development Services group, which is made up of Heritage & Environment Committee, Brighton Senior local volunteers, also held a Citizens Management Committee, Waste Management General Enquiries 6268 7015 large and tasty morning tea Committee, Southern Waste Strategy Board Joint Authority, Building Services 6268 7016 and raised $91 for this very Jordan River Fire Management Committee, Cycling South. Health Services 6268 7029 worthy cause. Planning Services 6268 7028 “Brighton Council staff Leigh Gray once again provided a mag- 295 Elderslie Road Animal Control 6268 7008 nificent array of treats for fel- Brighton 7030 Physical Services low staff members to enjoy Tel: 6268 0704 Council Depot 6268 7000 and were pleased to raise 0418 123 785 $205. Project Engineer 6268 7018 [email protected] “Many of us may now Parks & Recreation Committee, Finance Committee, Corporate Services need to increase our exercise Planning Committee, Waste Management Committee, Rates Enquiries 6268 7025 activities to compensate.” Brighton Community and Health Centre raffled a Bridgewater Community Special Advisory Committee Water Enquiries 6268 7024 Cancer Council Tasmania beautiful crocheted rug to help raise funds. is a not-for-profit organisa- Accounts Enquiries 6268 7001 Moya Jeffries tion that works to minimise ing advice and support for the community who gave Cashier 6268 7000 the impact of cancer on all 37 Seymour St those living with cancer and freely of their time and gen- Brighton 7030 Tasmanians through advo- AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 6268 7000 their carers. erously supported these Tel: 6268 1530 All correspondence should be addressed to the cacy, raising awareness of Brighton Council would important fundraising 0419 394 139 cancer prevention and offer- General Manager, Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli Road, like to thank all members of events. [email protected] Gagebrook 7030. Finance Committee, Heritage & Environment Committee, Old Beach cattery in running Brighton Junior Council, Bridgewater High School Council. Philip Owen for major business award 9 Compton Road Old Beach 7017 AN Old Beach company is Tel: 6249 8575 one of 16 small and medi- 0419 333 252 um businesses selected as [email protected] finalists for the 2010 Telstra Planning Committee, Heritage & Tasmanian Business Environment Committee, Waste Management Committee. Awards. Catnip Cattery is owned Geoff Taylor and run by Narelle and (Deputy Mayor) Lionel Brown who describe 507 Elderslie Road their business as an “exclu- Brighton 7030 sive, feline-only resort for the Tel: 6268 1408 discerning cat”. [email protected] “We offer every imagina- Parks & Recreation Committee, Planning Committee, Waste ble luxury for our feline Management Committee, Emergency Management guests, such as playtime, local Advisory Committee. and imported treats, thermo- stat-controlled heating, night Sonya Williams lights and themed suites,” 14 Barwick Place Lionel said.