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Cr Ann-Maree Greaney Division 3 Update December 2020 Cr Ann-Maree Greaney Division 3 Update December 2020 A Message from Ann-Maree Tobruk Memorial Baths Opens! Like so many others in the community, I watched with keen interest as the Dear residents of Division 3, redevelopment of Tobruk Memorial Baths was undertaken. Council invested I hope this update finds you well $11.3 million to restore and reinvigorate the heritage features of the Baths. and happy, and looking forward to the A new 50m pool and kiddies pool were constructed, and the disability access in and festive season, we certainly have had a around the Baths was improved. year like no other. The re-opening was made all the more special with Chris Bell swimming the With the pandemic having an enormous ceremonial first lap. Chris trained for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics at Tobruk impact on our local community and Memorial Baths and has taught a lot of locals to swim, so I was thrilled to organise for globally, my thoughts are with people him to be involved in the re-opening. who have been impacted by COVID-19. At Council we have implemented a range of measures to support Townsville through this unprecedented time and have established TaskforceNQ to lobby governments for further support for the city. Whilst the pandemic put a stop to a range of things, it has still been a busy time, as you will see from this newsletter. I will continue to work and deliver for our part of Townsville. From my family to yours, all the very best for a safe and happy festive season. Ann-Maree Contact me 13 48 10 | 0448 378 111 [email protected] PO Box 1268, Townsville QLD 4810 Councillor townsville.qld.gov.au Discretionary Grants @AnnMareeGreaneyDiv3 Do you know that you can apply for a Councillors Townsville City Council acknowledges the Discretionary Grant? This grant may be able to Traditional Owners and Custodians of Townsville assist you in undertaking an initiative that serves a – the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and community purpose. One of the recent recipients in Yunbenun; and Bindal people. We pay our respects Division 3 is Community Gro at Garbutt, to help them to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders – deliver their Christmas party this year. past and present – and all future generations. Cr Ann-Maree Greaney Division 3 Update Magnetic Island Campaign For the first time, Townsville City Council has used a 1000-tonne barge to transport equipment to Magnetic Island ahead of an extensive works program. The cargo included 600 tonnes of quarry gravel, a 20-tonne excavator, a steel drum roller and a grader. Council will complete more than 30 projects and will have an ongoing presence on the island this financial year which will be a great boost for the island. Can I take this opportunity to thank locals and tourists for their patience during these projects. Council will do all it can to minimise disruptions at each site. Stable on the Streets 2020 will see the launch of ‘Stable on the Streets’ instead of ‘Stable on The Strand’. Stable on the Streets is an invitation for individuals, families, groups and churches to give a gift of love to the people of Townsville by expressing in their space (driveway, shop front, car, veranda, street etc.) the true meaning of Christmas and we hope that everyone will participate in some way. Stable on the Streets will run from 18 - 22 December from 6 - 9pm each night. To register your interest in this great community event visit: stableonthestrand.com.au NAFA is Beautiful, Rich & Rare As we all know North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) is a highlight event for the Townsville community, so we were very pleased that we could deliver NAFA COVID Safe this year. As part of NAFA, Beauty Rich and Rare, a digital exhibition returned to Australia following a hugely successful run at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC. The breathtaking exhibition explored the wonder botanist Sir Joseph Banks felt on his voyage from England to Australia 250 years ago. It was a wonderful exhibition held at The Ville Resort-Casino that was well received by the community. Northern Lights Trail Friday 27 November – Sunday 3 January Come and experience Townsville’s very own Northern Lights. townsville.qld.gov.au/christmastogether Cr Ann-Maree Greaney Division 3 Update Queensland Country Women’s Association Flies the Flag Thanks to the Council staff who gave a welcome hand to the QLD Country Women’s Association. A new flag and flagpole takes pride of place along The Strand now and New Transport is enjoyed by many. to Townsville We have experienced an amazingly St Anthony’s Preps visit The Strand busy start to the scooter service in I had the pleasure of talking with the Prep students of St Anthony's Catholic Townsville, with literally tens of thousands College about maintenance and erosion issues on The Strand. of trips being taken. Of course there The students were very interested and offered lots of advice on lots of things! have been a few people who are still undecided about e-scooters -- that happens particularly in the early days of a new programme -- but overwhelmingly we’ve had fantastic feedback and support from those who have taken a trip. Over 20,000 people have rated their experience travelling on a scooter very highly with an average trip rating of 4.5/5. The speed limiting to keep cyclists, pedestrians and all path users safe, has been very effective with an average trip speed of 8.35km/h. The average trip length is 2.8km, with users frequently stopping in at businesses along The Strand and making their way to Cr Greaney with Prep Students the CBD. on The Strand Celebrating 50 Years of James Cook University When you are in the CBD please drop into our wonderful Perc Tucker Regional Gallery to view the 50 Treasures exhibition celebrating 50 years of James Cook University. The exhibition explores the people, places and events that have shaped North Queensland..
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