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NEWS ~ SPORT ~ FOOD ~ ARTS ~ COMMUNITY Local say in Art of storytelling design of new school MARTINE HALEY round of consultation “The Government is earlier this year found the committed to improving Creative THE new K-12 Sorell community wanted the educational outcomes Dodges Ferry School is a step closer school to be modern and in Tasmania, and is in- students Oscar with concept drawings welcoming while also re- vesting in education in- Barrance, 9, for the $25.75 million specting its proud history. frastructure across the left, Macey Coy, redevelopment now un- “The redevelopment State,’’ Mr Rockliff said. 10, Elouise veiled. will incorporate new Sorell Mayor Kerry Blain, 10, and It’s proposed the kin- and refurbished facili- Vincent said more young Isaac Killworth- dergarten, primary and ties, with upgraded sports families were calling Smith 9. secondary campuses be grounds, a new adminis- Sorell home each year brought together on one tration centre and a new and having high quality site. Child and Family Learn- education locally was vi- The concept drawings ing Centre co-located on tal to accommodating the Dodges Ferry Primary students have celebrated storytelling were recently unveiled the site.’’ growth. through art ... with inspiring results. STORY PAGE 6 after feedback from stu- The redeveloped “We want Sorell dents, teachers and the school will also retain the School to be recognised local community. existing Pioneer Heritage across our region as the Education and Training Village and the School school-of-choice and Key features of the re- Minister Jeremy Rockliff Farm, which were identi- for families to choose it development include: said the Sorell School fied as key features of the instead of driving out- • kindergarten, prima- was the oldest contin- school by the local com- of-area to attend other ry and secondary on one We stock a ually-operating public munity. schools,” Mr Vincent site; huge range of school in Australia. Mr Rockliff said the said. • new Child and Fami- “The Government’s progress made to date “We have a close-knit ly Learning Centre; LANDSCAPING $25.75 million invest- in bringing the project community and a state- • potential to consoli- & GARDEN ment will allow it to con- to life was the result of of-the-art new school date a second kindergar- tinue to serve this grow- a strong partnership be- with facilities that can ten from Midway Point; PRODUCTS ing region well into the tween the Government, be used outside of school October Special future,’’ Mr Rockliff said. 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Kerry Vincent possible. to seeing you all there Plans were then devel- The council spends to provide an update on oped for the upgrade of $1.5 million dollars on activities and answering Vancouver Street Park waste management ser- your questions. in Midway Point. The community and the de- ment that provides oppor- vices and collects thou- Previous meetings this vision was to have co- mand for infrastructure tunities for all abilities, sands of tonnes of rub- year at Midway Point, lourful, exciting, practi- and facilities such as safety fencing, shade, bish, recycling, green Dodges Ferry and Nugent cal and safe playgrounds these is steadily increas- seating, toilets, park- and hard waste each were all well attended for everyone in our com- ing with our growing ing, barbecues, drinking year. This is a significant with great discussion and munity to enjoy and be community. fountains, footpaths, gar- amount of community input from residents in proud of. This has necessitat- dens and trees all quick- funds and large quanti- these local communities. The fires in Dunal- ed the council develop- ly add up to hundreds of ties of waste so we need Contribution ley brought forward the ing a strategy to manage thousands of dollars. This to ensure we are being ef- upgrade of Imlay Street this growth. Council is is a significant amount of ficient and providing the Finally, the council’s Park and also allowed for currently developing an money in the council’s services our community Australia Day Awards the construction of the Open Space Strategy very limited budget, and St Georges Church and rotunda at Sorell. needs and wants. Head for 2020 are now open Canal Walkway. which will seek to recog- our ongoing ability to to the council’s website for nominations. These The Orielton Lagoon nise current connectivi- fund their maintenance ment and amenities need few months, and I will at www.sorell.tas.gov.au Awards are the council’s Loop shared pathway has ty and links between our and upgrades must also to be factored into the welcome hearing your and fill in the survey to- way of recognising the been developed through communities, beach ac- be considered. design to maximise the thoughts and ideas on day. contribution of individ- Miena Park and along cesses, walkways, parks I see parks and public opportunity for interac- how we can make best Informal chat uals and groups in our Shark Point Road with and reserves and plan for spaces as not just a park tions. use of our natural re- community. I encourage only a few sections left to their future growth and with swings and seats, Our parks seem to be sources and open spaces The final Community you to consider those complete the Loop to link development. but as a place for social the number one entertain- for everyone to enjoy. Conversation for 2019 is people and activities Midway Point through to We often have the com- interaction of children, ment spot for children’s being held at Primrose that make a positive dif- Sorell. Connecting path- munity identify an area parents and grandparents. birthday parties. Plenty of Waste not Sands in a few weeks. ference and nominating ways in the Southern where they would like a When you visit a park open space, fresh air and The council’s Waste Join me, councillors them for an award. Beaches will, over time, park with “just a couple you will see people of all a great lifestyle equals Management Survey is and council management We can only recognise increase the accessibility of swings and a slide.” ages interacting and en- happy children, and still open for a couple for an informal chat about them if you nominate so of these communities as However, different gaging with one another, therefore, happy parents. more weeks. If you hav- what’s happening in your nominate today. well. needs and requirements enjoying a shared expe- There will be oppor- These have been great soon start being added. rience in the great out- tunity for community developments for our Accessible play equip- doors. feedback and input into GOOD INTERIOR That’s the beauty of the strategy during its de- these places. 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