NEWS September 2020 Your community newsletter

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Phone 07 4747 3200 | email [email protected] | www.mountisa.qld.gov.au | www.facebook.com/MountIsaCityCouncil/ MAYOR’S DESK... I am pleased to welcome and introduce our new Interim Chief Executive Officer, David Keenan, to Mount Isa City Council.

David started at Council on Monday September 28, with a handover period in place until CEO Sharon Ibardolaza’s last day on Friday, October 9.

In the past few months, Sharon has done an amazing job leading Council's COVID-19 Response Group, the decisions of which have kept community members and Council staff members safe.

She has also been in regular communication with Councils regularly recalculate the rate-in-the-dollar the District Disaster Management Group, amount they use to calculate how much they Health and State Disaster Coordination collect in rates in any given year. Centre, to ensure the response group's decisions are based on the most up-to-date advice and It’s important to remember that councils do not information. base their revenue from property revaluations – they collect the amount determined in their On behalf of Council staff and elected members, budgets. we wish Sharon the very best as she begins a new chapter of her career in . In this financial year’s Budget, we implemented a zero overall residential rate increase, in recognition David was previously CEO at Southern Downs of the challenges many people are facing during Regional Council and has more than 25 years of the COVID-19 pandemic. experience working within local government, and we look forward to working with him over the I encourage anyone who has any further questions coming months. about their rates notices to give our Finance team a call on 4747 3200 during business hours. He will lead Council while our organisation undertakes a recruitment process for our next Chief It was encouraging to hear earlier this month that Executive Officer in late October. an agreement has been reached between the and Glencore to extend The latest rates notices began arriving in ratepayers’ the operation of the Mount Isa Mines Copper letterboxes in late September (or earlier for some Smelter beyond 2022, guaranteeing thousands of customers who use an online payment system), and direct and indirect local jobs and giving certainty to there may be some confusion about the State Mount Isa families. Government’s latest residential property valuations for Mount Isa that came into effect earlier this year. It was vital that the life of the Copper Smelter was extended. Because of this, 1600 jobs from Mount Isa Councils need to continue to provide essential all the way to Townsville have been saved. services – such as residential rubbish collections, roadworks, and repairing and maintaining water I thank and congratulate the State Government and sewerage systems – to all residents, and the and Glencore for this excellent outcome and look costs associated with that remain fairly constant. forward to Glencore’s continued investment in Mount Isa Mines going forward. Property values can vary significantly – for example, there was a 154.6 percent increase in 2011, a 0.6 percent increase in 2012, and a 17.9 percent Her Worship Danielle Slade decrease in 2016 – however, these values don’t Mayor of Mount Isa necessarily translate to a comparable change in the amount a Council collects in rates. Danielle Slade Mayor of Mount Isa

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Councillor Phil Barwick Councillor Peta MacRae Deputy Mayor Portfolio - Corporate & Financial Portfolio - Tourism, Events, Sport Services, Economic Development, and Recreation, Library Promotions and Development Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Councillor Kim Coghlan Councillor Paul Stretton Portfolio - Youth, Beautification, Parks & Gardens Portfolio - Camooweal Environmental Management Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Councillor George Fortune Councillor Mick Tully

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Council Meetings

Wednesday 14 OCT 2020 12:00 pm - Council Chamber, 23 West Street

Wednesday 11 NOV 2020 12:00 pm - Council Chamber, 23 West Street

Wednesday 25 NOV 2020 12:00 pm - Camooweal Town Hall

Wednesday 02 DEC 2020 12:00 pm - Council Chamber, 23 West Street CEO’S DESK...

After three years as Mount Isa City Council’s Chief Executive Officer, this will be my final column for Mount Isa News.

I have been with Council for the past 12 years and next month will be moving to Brisbane to begin the next chapter of my career.

Earlier this month, we carried out community consultation for the proposed $895,000 Gallipoli Park Pump Track and Recreation Development, with an online survey attracting hundreds of responses and a dedicated information page on our website that included a concept image, information flyer and frequently-asked-questions As Friday, October 9 – my last day at Council – section. rapidly approaches, I look back on my time at Council with much fondness. It has been an The feedback that we received during the amazing journey. community consultation phase has been overwhelmingly positive in favour of the project. As I pass over the reins to incoming Interim CEO David Keenan, I wish to sincerely thank the The suggestions and ideas provided by locals via Council staff and elected members I have worked the online survey will assist us in fine-tuning this with and got to know over the years, for the project to ensure the final result is a quality facility remarkable work they do and have done in the that meets the needs of a broad cross-section of community. the community. Thank you also to the many people who have This month, we were pleased to announce that a been passing on messages of well wishes and COVID Safe community event, Wonderland support since the announcement of my Under the Stars, would be held at Kruttschnitt Oval resignation earlier this month. from Friday October 23 to Sunday October 25. As a local who was born and raised in Mount Isa, I The show will include live music, thrilling circus will sign off with a "see you later" rather than a performances, cabaret acts, roving "goodbye"! entertainment and food stalls, and tickets have been selling briskly so far. All performances will be socially distanced, with people to be seated, and there will be family-friendly shows as well as adults- Sharon Ibardolaza only burlesque performances, offering something Chief Executive Officer for people of all ages.

Due to COVID-19 event requirements, particularly around crowd control, our upcoming Christmas events will look very different this year.

To kick off the festive season, we will have a small tree-lighting ceremony on the lawns of the Civic Centre in early November, followed by community Christmas events later in the month. We’ll have more details in next month’s Mount Isa News. IN THE NEWS

Copper Smelter Announcement Great News for Mount Isa

Mayor Danielle Slade has welcomed the recent Townsville over the coming years, and that the announcement that the copper smelter at Mount copper smelter will be re-bricked in 2022. Isa Mines will remain open and operational for the next few years, following an agreement reached "The copper smelter employs more than 300 local between the Queensland Government and workers, and is critical to the economy of not just Glencore. Mount Isa, but to the wider North West area and North Queensland. "Mount Isa Mines is the backbone of the city's economy, and the copper smelter is the "Incitec Pivot's Phosphate Hill and Acid Plant backbone of Mount Isa Mines," Cr Slade said. operations are also dependent on the Copper Smelter remaining open, and it's fantastic that their "I welcome the news of this commitment, which operations will also continue and there is job will safeguard thousands of direct and indirect jobs security for hundreds of their employees. in Mount Isa and secures the ongoing operation of the copper smelter beyond 2022. "I thank and congratulate Glencore and the Queensland Government for their efforts in "It's also pleasing to hear that the agreement will working together for this excellent outcome." enable Glencore to invest up to $500 million into the copper smelter and the copper refinery in IN THE NEWS

Tourism Transition Group Looks Towards Future

The newly formed Mount Isa Tourism Transition Cr MacRae said the meeting was positive and Group has taken the first steps towards constructive, with the group committed to strengthening and updating the local tourism developing a staged tourism structure model and sector when it met for the first time recently. setting out a constitution for the LTO.

Transition group members - including Deputy "The Tourism Development Strategy recommends Mayor Phil Barwick, Councillor Peta MacRae, transitioning and evolving the Mount Isa Tourism representatives of the Mount Isa Tourism Association to a more sustainable, resourced LTO Association, Mount Isa Underground Hospital and and we are taking important steps towards local hotels, as well as Council staff - met with Judi achieving this," Cr MacRae, who looks after Lalor from Firstpoint Marketing recently to discuss Council's Tourism portfolio, said. the vision and mission goals for the establishment of a formal tourism industry body i.e. Local Tourism "We will be consulting with key stakeholders and Organisation (LTO). other LTOs and will consider issues such as membership, revenue streams and reporting The role of the transition group is to provide advice structures." and a recommended operating model to deliver a collaborative, coordinated LTO for Mount Isa to "There is an opportunity to position Mount Isa as a lead tourism management and marketing. destination of choice for tourists and increase people's knowledge and awareness of our city, as The Transition Group is one of the strategic priorities well as make sure their experience when they do outlined in the 2020-2025 Mount Isa Tourism visit is a great one that will help to spread positive Development Strategy released by Council earlier word-of-mouth when they arrive back home." this year. It is envisaged a Mount Isa Tourism Board will be appointed as part of the process, along with tourism/administration resources. IN THE NEWS

Council Clarifies Relationship Between Land Valuations and Rates

With half-yearly residential rates notices to be "Council needs to cover costs associated with arriving in Mount Isa letterboxes in the coming delivering essential services, such as twice-weekly days, Council wishes to clarify the relationship rubbish collections to residential properties or between land valuations and rates. undertaking maintenance and repair work to our water and sewerage systems across the city," Cr The State Valuation Service - a part of the Slade said. Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy - earlier this year released its latest land "Whether land valuations increase or decrease valuations data for Mount Isa, which show an significantly, we still need a to deliver a high level average 44 percent reduction in value of of essential services, facilities and infrastructure to residential land blocks across the city, compared all Mount Isa residents year after year, and the to the previous valuations from 2016. The new costs associated with that are fairly constant. valuations came into effect on June 30 this year. "And for this financial year's Budget, in Mayor Danielle Slade said Councils do not base acknowledgement of the difficulties many have their revenue from property revaluations, they faced, and continue to face, due to the COVID-19 collect the amount determined in their budgets. pandemic, Council resolved to implement a zero overall residential rate increase, ensuring An increase in property values will not necessarily consistency and certainty for ratepayers." increase the amount of money a Council collects in rates, nor will a decrease see a drop in revenue For more information, please contact Council's the council collects. This is because Council Finance Department on 4747 3200. recalculates the rate in the dollar it charges property owners. The rate in the dollar calculation depends on the amount of money the Council needs to meet its obligations to the community. IN THE NEWS

Mount Isa City Council's Chief Executive Officer ● Advocating on behalf of Mount Isa residents (CEO), Sharon Ibardolaza, has tendered her with regard to a number of matters, including resignation. Waste Levy impacts, costs of airfares, and the North West Strategic Blueprint; "Mrs Ibardolaza is leaving Mount Isa with her young family to commence the next chapter of her ● Delivering increased level of services and career in Brisbane," Mayor Danielle Slade said. infrastructure to the community, including the Isa Street Bridge, Complaints Management Process, "Mrs Ibardolaza has served the local Mount Isa upgrade of the Riversleigh Fossil Discovery community for over 12 years in a number of Centre, and a formal Community Consultation integral positions, including CEO for over three Policy; and years." ● During the unprecedented COVID-19 Along with her extensive knowledge of local pandemic, Sharon led the creation of Council's government, during her time with Council, Sharon COVID-19 Response Group and worked with key has made substantial achievements including: stakeholders to help manage the impact to the community, residents, businesses and Council ● Embarking on transformational change within employees. the organisation with the aim of improving transparency, accountability and a safer work On behalf of the Councillors and employees of environment for all employees; Mount Isa City Council, we wish Sharon every success in the future. IN THE NEWS

Council AnnouncesCouncil announcesInterim CEO interim CEO

Mayor Danielle Slade has announced that David "David will be joining the MICC team Keenan has been appointed Council's Interim commencing Monday 28 September 2020. This Chief Executive Officer, following a Special commencement date will provide an opportunity Meeting of Council held on Wednesday for Sharon Ibardolaza, Council's current Chief afternoon. Executive Officer, to pass over the reins prior to her departure on 9 October 2020. "It is with great pleasure that I confirm the appointment of David Keenan as Interim Chief "Sharon is a long-serving employee of Council Executive Officer of Mount Isa City Council," Cr and will have a busy couple of weeks handing Slade said. over a wealth of corporate knowledge she has acquired over many years. "David is an experienced and influential executive with more than 25 years working within "As Interim Chief Executive Officer, David will lead local government. our organisation for the next five to six months while Council undertakes a recruitment process "Most recently, David was Chief Executive Officer for our next Chief Executive Officer." at Southern Downs Regional Council between January 2015 and June 2020. Council has commenced the process to look for its next Chief Executive Officer, with advertising to "David has a strong background in planning, commence in October 2020. economic development, sustainability, corporate planning, policy development and continuous improvement. David is a very calm and considered professional who knows local government well, so will be a great addition to our team during this period of change. Circus performers will take to Wonderland's very own specially made stage throughout the day, while roaming performers will have visitors of all ages entertained.

There will also be a licensed bar and food stalls Mount Isa residents will soon get a chance to enjoy available. a unique community event that will bring world- class live circus and cabaret performances, Tickets are available to purchase, or to book for the comedy and music together in one place when free family Sunday show, online now at Wonderland Under the Stars is held in late October. www.wonderlandunderthestars.com.au

The team from the touring Wonderland Spiegeltent have put together a spectacular socially distanced Glencore Mount Isa Mines Sponsor program of live entertainment, including world- of Wonderland Under the Stars class circus, roving entertainers, and country rock star Casey Barnes and his band, all performed Council is pleased to announce that Glencore outdoors in their newest open-air venue under the Mount Isa Mines has come on board as a sponsor Outback night skies. of the three-day entertainment spectacular Wonderland Under the Stars, to be held at Melissa Head, Director of Wonderland Spiegeltent Kruttschnitt Oval next month. said: "It's been an extraordinary year for everyone, and part of the ethos of Wonderland Spiegeltent The event will be held on Friday, October 23, has always been to create a magical escape for Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, in audiences through live performance. Putting partnership with Mount Isa City Council. together this show has been met with overwhelming positivity, and we cannot wait to be Glencore joins several other sponsors who are back on stage, and I am so excited to bring helping to bring the socially distanced, COVID Safe Wonderland in the open air under the Outback event to Mount Isa community members of all ages. stars in Mount Isa." From the family-friendly, exhilarating and death- Brought to the community by the team from defying "Circus Wonderland", to the country-rock Wonderland Spiegeltent, in partnership with Mount sounds of Casey Barnes that will have everyone in a Isa City Council, the three-day Wonderland Under party mood, to the strictly adults-only, hilarious all- the Stars spectacular will be held at Kruttschnitt male cabaret and burlesque "Club Briefs" shows, Oval on Friday, October 23, from 5pm to 10pm; Wonderland Under the Stars has something for just Saturday, October 24, from 5pm to 10pm; and about everyone. Sunday, October 25, from 9.30am to 2pm, with some morning family events programmed and With COVID-19 restrictions easing across plenty of adult fun as well. It will be an open-air, Queensland, the event presents the perfect COVID Safe event, with a free entry family day opportunity for community members to get out and event on the Sunday. about, enjoy the warmer weather and catch up with friends and family in an open-air social setting. Tickets for the Friday and Saturday shows range from $20 to $49 per person, with visitor numbers Tickets - including special group bookings of two, limited at each event, in keeping with COVID Safe four or eight people that include a drinks-and- requirements. nibblies package - are still available and can be purchased online at The program of live entertainment will be headlined by country-rock star Casey Barnes, who has www.wonderland.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales performed across the USA, was a previous contestant on , and who will be supported by local talent.

SURVEY RESULTS

A survey was created to promote regional holiday The top (3) Outdoor Leisure Activities engaged in and lifestyle opportunities for locals and to assess locally are: where future funding could be directed to further develop new and existing leisure facilities. • Camping - 80% • 4WD Exploring - 70.91% • 172 responses were received to the Survey “Lifestyle Adventures” • Fishing - 52.73% • 73.84% of respondents holiday locally • Most popular activities mentioned in the “other” • Of the 26.16% of respondents that don’t holiday category were running and walking locally, 36.17% gave the reason that “I don’t • Some other activities not covered in the survey know what is available locally”. mentioned by respondents were; bowhunting, • The top (3) local campgrounds nominated by tennis, cycling, hunting and swimming respondents were: The top (3) local 4WD Trails voted by respondents are: • East Leichhardt • Gregory Downs; and • Fountain Springs – 76.82% • Clem Walton Park • Mary Kathleen Mine – 58.94% • Some popular responses to the other category • Rigby Falls – 55.63%; and honourable mention were; Adels Grove, Mary Kathleen and Georgina • Three Steps 52.98% River. • Some other trails not covered in the survey mentioned by respondents were; Painted Rock, Lake Julius, Kajabbi, Kuridala, West Leichhardt and Wee MacGregor Mine. The top (3) local Walks voted by respondents are: • Lake Moondarra Path – 63.64% • The City Lookout – 55.84% • Wallaby Walking Trail at Lake Moondarra 46.75%

Some other local walks not covered in the survey mentioned by respondents were; Telstra Hill and Pamela Street Hill. Your best local adventures We asked you to describe your best local adventure, here are some of your responses

• Mountain Bike ride to back of Lake Moondarra, hike and swim to islands and then dam wall, run to Canoe Clubhouse, canoe to bikes, leave canoes and ride back to Canoe Club, hike and swim back to canoes and paddle back to clubhouse. Ride home. Best day ever! • Camping with family, always find somewhere new to explore and enjoy. • 4x4 adventuring from Mount Frosty to Wee MacGregor Mine and camping at East Leichhardt for the night. • Visiting Fountain Springs and Rigby Falls in the Wet Season with our dogs. • We just purchased a catamaran, so we’ve been spending some time out on the water, just going where the wind blows us. • We love going out to the Junction and having a BBQ as a family, going swimming out there when it’s warmer. • Friends, family, great weather and relaxing by a fire at Adel’s Grove. • Camping with friends at Clem Walton, safe, quiet, beautiful and clean. • I really enjoy going to Lake Moondarra. Whether it is a bicycle ride out, going for a swim, picnic or BBQ. Doing a triathlon. It’s such an asset. Love it. • Gregory, good company, swimming, kayaking, fishing, great weather and endless laughs. • Granite Mine sunsets and trail (horse) runs.

Look out for our Lifestyle Adventures survey participant prize winner announcement in our next issue! Working for the City Working the for

PARKS & GARDENS IN BRIEF

Safety Inspections on Food Businesses Environmental Nuisance Complaints

Council's Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) Council's Environmental Services department attended conducted scheduled food safety inspections of 25 fixed six complaints/service requests relating to environmental food premises throughout August. nuisance/harm during August.

All businesses were issued with a report outlining non- The department received a request for fuel reduction in compliances observed during the inspection. the Leichhardt Riverbed behind Duchess Road due to risks to property, and is looking at organising a hazard- The businesses were assessed against the requirements of reduction burn at the location to reduce the risk of the Food Act 2006 and Food Standard Code. potential fire.

EHOs undertook inspections of two mobile food A complaint regarding an overflowing oil drum in a vans/trailers that operated during Rodeo Week in early backyard was investigated. No evidence of the offence August. was identified on the site. The alleged offender was advised of the acceptable and appropriate way of oil They also inspected one new food premises in the town disposal. and issued a licence to trade as a café/takeaway restaurant. An Environmental Health Officer (EHO) investigated a noise nuisance complaint by visiting the alleged business Officers attended a complaint in relation to unsafe food accused of causing the nuisance which has become an served to the public. The alleged organisation was made ongoing issue. aware of the issue and was advised of the precautions to be taken while giving away food to the public. The business operator was made aware of the issue and directed to ensure that there is no audible noise The EHO investigated a complaint related to an emanating from the premises before 7am and the level is unhygienic food premises. The manager of the food maintained at a prescribed level as per the Environment business was made aware of the complaint and was Protection Act 1994. given verbal directions to maintain the cleanliness of the premises as per the Food Standard Code. The EHO investigated a smoke nuisance due to backyard burning activity in a residential property causing health EHOs undertook an inspection of a new home-based hair issues. salon, classified as a non-higher Risk Personal Appearance Service under the requirements of Public The property occupier was made aware of the restriction Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance on lighting fires and was asked to stop causing a public Service) Act 2003, and approved the business to trade. nuisance from burning activities.

The business is required to operate in compliance with Lighting an open fire is prohibited in Mount Isa unless the Infection Control Guideline for Personal Appearance enclosed in a fireplace, barbecue or incinerator Services 2012, which outlines requirements for infection constructed to prevent the escape of fire or any burning control practices for a business providing such services. materials.

Council investigated two businesses that were potentially operating an environmentally relevant activity (surface coating) without the necessary approvals.

A site inspection established that both businesses were operating at a level below the threshold.

Certain practices that were potentially non-complaint with the Environmental Protection Act 1994 were identified during the inspection.

Environmental Services sent out notices requesting a written response from the businesses outlining the actions to be taken to address the noncompliance. IN BRIEF

New Cases of Illegal Dumping Parks and Gardens Maintained

During August, Council's Environmental Health Officers Throughout August, Council's Parks and Gardens carried investigated six new cases of illegal dumping. out the following work:

The cases refer to the disposal of household items, water ● Pruned trees throughout the CBD; contaminants (paint), dirt/rubble and general littering at ● Treated grassed areas for invasive insects; various locations, including the R48 (Lake Moondarra) ● Maintained irrigation systems throughout the town and Reserve, Leichhardt Riverbed and nature strips. All cases CBD; are under investigation. ● Treated trees for termites, and treated gardens for grubs; Officers finalised three ongoing cases from the previous ● Cleared grass, weeds and trees from easements, month. Council's Waste Management team undertook reserves and around drains; clean-up of one of the sites and removed 420kg of waste ● Removed termite mounds and conducted spraying; for disposal at the landfill. ● Removed damaged trees along fence lines and gateways; The Environmental Services department issued a Show ● Removed and sprayed grass weeds in the Cause Notice to the suspect of this case based on the conventional area of the Sunset Lawn Cemetery to evidence obtained from the ground. help keep a tidy appearance; ● Began the improvement of pathways and Patron Numbers Increase at Library manoeuvrability in the cemetery, as requested by members of the public; The City Library continued to operate within the Stage 3 ● Weekly cleaning and maintenance of the City Lookout COVID-19 restrictions during August. area, including the removal of rubbish, mowing, trimming and replacing plants, removing graffiti, Patron numbers are up, as more residents return to using watering, repairing and maintaining the irrigation the Library. system when in service, and addressing any vandalism; and Many travellers are also using the library to apply for ● Removal of four hazardous trees on footpaths and in Northern Territory border passes. the Leichhardt riverbed.

The Library has two new casual staff members - Andrea Eussen and Svitlana Cernoia. Casual staff are used to cover when permanent staff are absent through sickness or on annual leave.

Andrea is a long-term Mount Isa resident. Svitlana moved to live in Mount Isa about 18 months ago, and is originally from Ukraine.

A specialised First Five Forever toy grant from the State Library of Queensland has allowed the Library to purchase some exciting new toys, including a wall- mounted crocodile for creative play while young patrons are in the Library.

There are also some rocking unicorns, and a rainbow which will double as seating once the Library is fully open. Community Grants The North Queensland Sports Foundation is calling Regional Arts Fund for nominations for the Mount Isa regions greatest Sport and Active Recreation Volunteer. The Awards RAF Recovery Grants Program are designed to celebrate the efforts of our regional volunteers meet the medium-term recovery needs of artists, particularly under these trying circumstances, to organisations and communities. Projects in this support a return to sport and active recreation. program should focus on activities that assist in recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. Nominate a senior or junior Service to Sport Volunteer today. RAF Recovery Round, 2020 is now open- For Projects commencing after 1 Jan 2021 Visit www.nqsports.com.au/2020-nq-sportstar- awards/ Applications close Saturday 31 October 2020.

More information is available at Open Grants https://www.rantarts.com/recovery-grants

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Aurizon Community Giving

Grants are available of $500 to $35,000. Funding for Are you a charity or community group with a not-for-profit community groups to enhance their project in the areas of health and wellbeing, capacity to provide services, leisure activities and community safety, environment or education? If opportunities for Queensland communities. you are looking for funding to complete a project or have a project in mind that you can't achieve Round 107 is now open and will close 11:59 pm without assistance, we're here to help. 31-October 20. Aurizon Community Giving Fund applications are www.justice.qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsorships- now open, offering cash grants of up to $20,000 to and-grants/grants/community-benefit-funding- eligible charities in communities we work and live in. programs Applications are now open and will close on Friday Mount Isa City Council Regional Arts Development 23 October 2020 at 5pm AEDT. Fund More information is available at Round 1 of the Regional Arts Development Fund www.aurizon.com.au/community 2020-21 will open 12 October 2020. Funding is available for up to 65% of project costs for arts or Cancer Council SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative cultural projects. Cancer Council Queensland and the Queensland Department of Health are excited to support the Applicants are encouraged to submit applications SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative. The Initiative that suit the current Covid-19 restrictions. provides 80 percent matched funding up to $2,000 for portable shade and up to $30,000 for permanent Applications close 5.00pm Wednesday 11 shade for not-for-profit organisations that cater to November 2020. children 0-18 years. All eligible not-for-profit organisation, are encouraged to apply. More information is available at www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/grants-funding- Applications close on 9 November, 2020 donations More information is available at www.cancerqld.org.au/cancer- prevention/programs-resources/shade-initiative/ Mount Isa City Council Council’s customer service centre is open Monday to Friday between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (excluding public holidays) Location 23 West Street Mount Isa | Phone 4747 3200 | Fax 4747 3209 Email [email protected] | Web www.mountisa.qld.gov.au

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