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BURNIE CITY COUNCIL Annual Report 2017 - 2018 BURNIE CITY COUNCIL Annual Report 2017 - 2018 CITY of MAKERS Contents 03 INTRODUCTION AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE, 12 WORK AND PLAY HERITAGE 22 AN INCLUSIVE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY A snapshot of our past Emu Bay (later known as The journey from settlement to city is an Farms and forests then played a key role interesting one, captured in great detail when the decline of the mines came Burnie) was established by by author Kerry Pink in Campsite to City. in about 1915. With an established A CENTRE FOR INFORMATION, the Van Diemen’s Land Co. population needing work, the years Burnie’s origins are directly attributable between the two World Wars brought (VDL Co.) in 1827 as a port to to the initiatives and involvement of the the strong realisation that secondary 30 KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING serve its vast inland pastoral VDL Co. The Company had a disastrous industry was needed to sustain Burnie. beginning in Emu Bay with the land holdings. being unsuitable for the fine wool sheep That industry came in the remarkable grazing aspirations of chief surveyor form of the Associated Pulp and Paper Today, Burnie is a thriving Henry Hellyer. Mills Ltd which set Burnie on its path A SECURE, INNOVATIVE to a stunning population boom and and vibrant city of The ups and downs of the VDL Co. over economic growth. Surprising, because 34 AND DIVERSE ECONOMY almost 20,000 people with that time are quite another story, but the story of how Gerald Mussen as a result the small settlement of Emu eventually got the mill up and running strong industries centred Bay remained no more than a carved-out in 1938 was nothing less than amazing around manufacturing village on the port. In the first 50 years following setback after setback. of settlement the population did not and agriculture and just A NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT exceed 200. By 1945, the population had reached as it was in 1827, a busy 10,000 people and by 1965, 18,500 Burnie’s fortunes took a dramatic turn people. Burnie was granted city status in port providing a critical 38 THAT IS RESPECTED AND CARED FOR for the better in the late 1800s with the 1988 when it exceeded 20,000. connection to the mainland. discovery of the West Coast mineral deposits. With the VDL Co. building the The paper industry history of Burnie is original horse-drawn tramway through the backbone of today’s City of Makers Photo: Victoria Parade, A REGIONAL HUB its lands (later upgrading to iron and theme and while the Mill finally closed 42 Cattley Street steam), Burnie became the port for the its doors in 2010, the contribution of mines. The population of Burnie had the Mill is honoured throughout the city. boomed to more than 1000 by 1891. Today, Burnie is a more diversified The railway was later taken over by the and attractive city that celebrates its AN ENGAGING AND ACCOUNTABLE Emu Bay Railway Company and the industrial past and embraces its bright West Coast mineral bonanza resulted and creative future. In recent years 46 LEADERSHIP FOCUSED ON A STRONG FUTURE in record growth for Burnie’s business the Council has focused on renewing district and the development of its significant city infrastructure and on outlying areas. Banks, churches and working toward a more liveable city to schools were established and the attract growth in residents, tourism and population grew to 1,500 by around business investment. 54 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT 1900. 2 | Burnie City Council Annual Report 2017/18 Introduction | 3 Dam upgrade, which was an important The Burnie Works Collective Impact OUR VISION AND VALUES community safety project in managing framework continues to be extraordinary future flood flows; the remediation of the work that we are fortunate to be South Burnie Breakwater Bund which involved in. This framework addresses experienced damage in past storm entrenched, complex issues in events; and a new sub-surface drainage communities and has successfully Our community’s vision system installed at West Park Oval. The engaged many community and leachate treatment wetlands facility institutional partners in working together Making Burnie 2030 constructed at the Waste Management toward the objectives of Making Burnie Centre in the previous year received 2030. A REGIONAL LEADER an environmental award this year as } } a project of excellence. Another great In October 2017, former Mayor Anita A VIBRANT, THRIVING A CARING ENGAGED WITH THE A CITY THAT LIVES BEAUTIFUL PLACE COMMUNITY WORLD ITS DREAMS project was the Marine Terrace section Dow resigned from her position to run of shared coastal pathway. The project as a candidate in the State Parliament, Burnie has a personality and We care about each other We are a regional leader We seize and make the most in itself includes an impressive elevated and was successful in that endeavour, an energy that is at once and warmly welcome those in education, health, retail, of our opportunities INTRODUCTION section, which overlooks the workings becoming a local Member for Braddon. recognisable who visit Burnie services, arts and culture of the Port and now connects the full Former Mayor Dow was a strong Those who live here know by the Mayor Coastal Pathway from Emu River through advocate for the improvement of social Our commerce and industry An inclusive community that We are connected with the that you can make it in to Cooee. issues, and was instrumental in the are diverse, innovative, bold builds goodwill and wellbeing world through information, Burnie It is with great pleasure that I present development of Burnie’s community and a source of pride business, social and rich to the Burnie community the Burnie City Council continued to support major strategic plan, Making Burnie 2030 cultural connections Council’s Annual Report for 2017-18. The coastline and hinterland events hosted locally including the which has provided a common vision provide the natural beauty in It provides an excellent snapshot of Burnie International Tennis Event, Targa and focus for the past seven years. which we live projects, achievements, services, events North West, the New Year’s Eve Cycling I thank Ms Dow for her commitment and initiatives as well as accountability Criterium, and parts of the Australian over many years to Council and to the to the community in the financial, Masters Games hosted here in the betterment of Burnie. Our community’s values strategic and governance matters that region in October 2017. Council is responsible for. Council continues in its five year Council aims to provide accessible, strategy to bring Burnie’s rate base back BE BOLD AND BE RESPECTFUL AND The outlook for Burnie remains positive affordable and memorable events where closer to the state average, by pursuing COURAGEOUS WORK TOGETHER VALUE KNOWLEDGE INCLUSIVE with the Burnie Port enjoying growth everyone belongs and can participate a reduction of rates by 1% each year } } together. A Night on the Terrace and while maintaining acceptable levels of To lead, innovate and take Engaging and collaborating As a way of realising our Of each other, our and key industries such as advanced Kids in the Park are great examples of service. This is a challenging task, and risks to realise innovative, smart potential and encouraging environment and our manufacturing and forestry showing this. Events that promote active and I pay credit to the senior management and sustainable solutions life-long learning heritage strong performance. Planned expansion healthy lifestyles are also well-attended and staff who are committed to to our challenges and of the Burnie Port by Tasports is a very Bringing everyone along on with the adventurous Burnie Challenge, achieving this outcome, pursuing their opportunities welcome and necessary investment to the journey support the significant container freight the annual Burnie 10 and 3-2-1 Go daily jobs with pride in their work, and races, and the popular Park Run passion for the community they serve. Balancing urban and throughput, both in and out of Burnie Australia being established as a weekly rural needs, work and life, for the state. The port continues to be event. The annual festival Burnie Shines I encourage you to read this Annual industry and environment Burnie’s greatest economic asset and a barometer of the city's economic continues to be a calendar highlight in Report and discover more about the stability, just as it was the driver for Spring, celebrating with the community many great things taking place across Burnie’s growth in the early years. for a bright summer season ahead. our City. Burnie Shines featured 116 different Burnie The deep water port is also a tourism events throughout October 2017. gateway for cruise ship visitation with a bumper season of 29 ships visiting Burnie continues to shine in its creative our port in 2017-18 compared to 16 in arts with a well-regarded Performing Arts the previous year. Even higher numbers Subscription Season, and a range of exhibitions at both the Burnie Regional are expected for the coming year with Alvwyn Boyd, Burnie being a highlight destination for Art Gallery and the Burnie Regional MAYOR passengers – largely due to the local Museum. The National Geographic: 50 welcome and assistance provided by Greatest Photographs was a highlight a host of dedicated volunteers, and this year. The vibrant arts culture in the uniquely local attractions, products Burnie is largely due to the active and experiences within the region. contribution of committed and generous Tasport’s support with wharf shelters volunteers. I pay tribute to all our wonderful volunteers across so many Members of the community are invited to make submissions in writing and contribution toward shuttle services areas of Burnie – seen and unseen, on the contents of the Annual Report for discussion at the Annual is greatly appreciated.
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