EDUCATION THE TWEED Page 12–13 Volume 2 #33 Thursday, April 29, 2010 Advertising and news enquiries: Phone: (02) 6672 2280 Fax: (02) 6672 4933 [email protected] [email protected] www.tweedecho.com.au LOCAL & INDEPENDENT High-rise density comes under fire Ken Sapwell es from two storeys to 16 storeys. Cr Polglase had also assured resi- Tweed Heads will have more high-rise dents that Tweed Heads would retain towers in one concentrated area than its unique lifestyle and ‘would never anywhere on the Gold Coast under be a Gold Coast-type area’. the town’s draft LEP, says a residents’ Mr Ganter said his association was group. unable to find an area on the Gold The Tweed District Residents and Coast that would have a higher liv- Ratepayers’ Association has letter- ing density than the fully built Tweed boxed hundreds of homes urging Heads city centre. residents to object to the plans before He said a good example were the the deadline for submissions expires units built west of the Robina shop- tomorrow, Friday. ping centre which everyone passed on Association president Laurie Gant- the way to the Robina railway station. Honouring er says the so-called 25-year vision They were only six-storeys high. for Tweed Heads by the Department ‘However a future drive through of Planning’s Six City Taskforce lacks Tweed Heads from the Queensland community involvement and sup- border south down Wharf Street the fallen port. could start beside 16-storey buildings, ‘The town centre has been treated as would then go to a 15 storey Centro, Brian Clarke, centre, holds a framed photograph of his children of war veterans as well as school students taking if it has the potential to become a city then down to 11 storey for the rest of late father Leo, a World War II veteran, while his grand- part in remembrance ceremonies. centre like Wollongong or Newcastle Wharf Street and up to a 22 storey son, seven-year-old Vinny Clarke, proudly wears his Tweed primary and secondary schools also are being by the fly-in fly-out Sydney planners tower before Boyds Bay Bridge.’ great grandfather’s war-service medals during the Anzac urged to take part in the 2010 Anzac Day Schools’ Awards. who have ignored local comments Day parade and service at the Burringbar Cenotaph last Richmond MP Justine Elliot said entries, which close on and advice,’ he said. Community ignored Sunday, the 95th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign. May 21, could include artwork, a collection of wartime ‘The association believes the Tweed Mr Ganter said the government’s Veterans Mick Price, left, and Doug Moore, right, look on. stories from local veterans or serving members, class City Centre LEP and DCP should be push to turn Wharf Street into a high- Young Vinny’s involvement in the ceremony was typi- research projects or even a play depicting the story of the based on the State approved 2004 rise canyon totally ignored the com- cal throughout Tweed Anzac Day services, with many Anzacs. For info visit www.dva.gov.au Photo Jeff Dawson Tweed Heads master plan which has munity’s wishes. the support of the great majority of Mr Ganter said no policy debate the local community. or public participation with regard to ‘We totally reject these new plans these proposed massive increases to Council ethical investment bid fails because they have no community the community and council approved Richard Johns Cr Milne proposed engaging an improved outcomes for the environ- backing and totally change the city 2004 Tweed Heads master plan had investment consultant who would ment, waterway health and impact centre to a Gold Coast-like precinct.’ been undertaken. Tweed Shire Council’s investment ‘focus on sustainable, ethical and low on the community’; and looking at Mr Ganter accused mayor Warren ‘There is no material accompanying strategy paid good returns over the impact activities, potentially partner- setting up a food policy to ‘promote Polglase and Planning Minister Tony the plans which attempts to justify past month, with a return of 4.85 per ing with disadvantaged groups’. health… and improve access to fresh Kelly of making highly deceptive these significant changes,’ he said. cent annualised, equating to almost The motion was just one of a hand- local foods’. comments about the draft LEP when ‘We know of no community de- $490,000 on an investment of $121.1 ful Cr Milne put up that failed to at- She was also unsuccessful in having the documents were initially placed mand to live in a more dense Tweed million, with 70 per cent of that held tract a seconder, meaning they were a workshop set up to look at wet- on display in January. City centre than anywhere you will in term deposits. lost without further debate. lands, particularly those facing pres- Mr Kelly said buildings would not see on the Gold Coast. Nevertheless, at last week’s council Others included establishing a sure from developers, such as that at go higher than those already in the ‘The 2004 Tweed Heads master meeting Cr Katie Milne considered committee to ‘address population is- Waterlilly Close, Nunderi. area, ignoring the fact that the draft plan which limited building heights there was not only room for possible sues for the Tweed Shire’; preparing a The motion was seconded by Cr increased building heights near the in the town centre with lower popu- improvement but wanted council to report on sustainable water options, Barry Longland and although sup- border from 15 storeys to 22 storeys lation densities and preserved view look at having an ethical investment detailing ‘legislative impediments ported by Cr Dot Holdom it was lost and on the town’s southern approach- planes should be adopted instead.’ strategy. that inhibit council from achieving 4 to 3. LIMIT 3 PER CUSTOMER. NO RAINCHECKS. 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SALE ENDS 9TH MAY 2010. <echowebsection=Local News> Local News Rate rise helps HAVE VAN Fig tree finally bites the dust bottom line The historic ‘Hatton’s fig tree’ The 8.5 per cent rise in the gen- beside Kyogle Road at Byan- eral rate, or 0.3685 cents in the WILL TRAVEL gum was finally chopped down dollar for residential proper- Tweed based owner/driver with by Tweed Shire Council work ties, will contribute 21 per cent Hi-Ace van seeks permanent or part- crews last week despite calls for to Tweed Shire’s income in the time delivery work around Tweed, it to be protected. next financial year. Northern Rivers, Gold Coast, Brisbane. Council decided it had to be A further 15 per cent comes Contact Mark – 0416 281 034 removed as it posed a safety from a rise in fees and charges. risk to passing motorists from Included in this is the annual falling limbs due to rot. But a residential access charge to the local tree enthusiast told The sewer system, which goes up Echo the tree’s trunk and main from $527 to $568, bringing in limbs appeared to be rot-free a total of $16.4 million. once the chainsaws had cut There are also small increas- through it and the tree should es in hire fees for community Grown locally, have been trimmed instead. halls, and the cost of burials by locals, for locals Last week, councillors unan- goes up, a single or dual plot at imously approved a plan put Tweed Valley rising from $3928 forward by Uki-based Cr Barry to $4195, while interring ashes Longland for council to report at Murwillumbah is forecast to on the feasibility of establish- go up to $901 from $861. ing a memorial to the pioneer- Residential water charges Call now for your made-to-order ing Hatton family on Council rise, from $1.50 to $1.65 up to land near Byangum Bridge, and including 350 kilo litres Mothers Day delights. 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