th bes plac t liv, pla an d busines July-September 2013 | Issue 01 HAVING A LOWEST WHALE RATES OF A TIME RISE ON STRADDIE IN SEQ WIN ONE OF 100 TICKETS TO RedFest EXCITING CONNECT NEW ERA WITH YOUR FOR OUR COUNCILLOR CITY FOLLOW THE REDLAND CITY COUNCIL’S REDLANDS AT QUARTERLY MAGAZINE AND REPORT redland.qld.gov.au th bes plac t liv, pla an d busines Message from THIS ISSUE CONTENT THE MAYOR Mayor Karen Williams Welcome, residents, to the first edition of Our While we have achieved much in this regard – our 4-7 14-15 Redland City Redlands magazine – the latest example of how organisational restructure alone saves just shy your Council is committed to serving you and of $2 million a year – it is still a journey as we set Council Budget Culture in our community Office: 3829 8623 delivering value for money. about ticking the boxes in terms of efficiency, The full rundown on Council’s 2013-14 Budget Meet Zane Trow. He’s about to take the Redlands Mobile: 0416 123 588 reducing red tape, improving service delivery to – where and how your money will be spent. on a fabulous arts adventure and he’s inviting [email protected] This larger, informative 32-page magazine is an you, our priority customers, and making it easier 4 everyone to the party. important tool for raising awareness of Council programs and activities in the community… yet to do business with your Council. 8-9 REDLAND it achieves savings of about $60,000 a year, and The declaration of Toondah Harbour at Cleveland Redlands on a roll 20-21 is less than half the cost of sending a letter to and Weinam Creek at Redland Bay as Priority Planning for dynamic seaside and transit precincts CITY COUNCIL Calendar of events households in the Redlands. Development Areas by the State Government at Toondah Harbour and Weinam Creek has been What’s coming up in the Redlands – Contacts Redland City is entering an exciting new phase, paves the way for their development as key fast-tracked, heralding a new era of business and transport hubs and we will be consulting with the events not to be missed. All enquiries .................. 3829 8999 and Council wants you to be part of it. economic growth in the Redlands. all stakeholders during the next 12 months. Add State Emergency Service Inside this magazine you will find a lot more to this the Cleveland CBD Incentive Scheme 10-11 22-31 132 500 information than in its predecessor, the Residents’ to revitalise the City’s civic heart and master- Councillor connection Animal Shelter ............. 3829 8663 Report. You will also find this information presented planning for the shopping precinct at Capalaba, Inspirational Redlanders News that matters to you where you live, in a crisper, cleaner and more contemporary format as well as the identified residential estates now in Cleveland Aquatic Centre Whether on the job or on holiday with his direct from your divisional councillor. which, of course, is in line with Council’s philosophy the preliminary planning stages. family, Council’s Merv Elliott has a passion 22 Russell Street, Cleveland of delivering better value and customer service at 3286 2723 for the Redlands. every level of the organisation. I have said many times, and I know you will agree, that Redland City is the best place to These stories and more are published IndigiScapes Centre 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba live, play and do business. I urge all Redlanders in more detail on our website 3824 8611 to develop an even greater sense of pride in 12-13 www.redland.qld.gov.au Looking back Redland Art Gallery our great City and work together to sell the Coochiemudlo Island’s community comes 3829 8899 Redlands as a preferred destination for both together every year to re-enact the historic business and pleasure. CREDITS Redland Performing Arts Centre landing of the young explorer Matthew Flinders. 2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland Produced by: Redland City Council While we may be small in comparison to our 3829 8131 Stories by: Mark Voisey Peta Koch neighbouring local government areas, we should Allan McNeil Shane Watson Redland Home Assist Secure proudly be “little but loud”. Design by: Adam Casey Allan Shephard 3383 7075 10 Photos by: Adam Casey Matt Murray We have a great deal of which we can be proud Visitor Information Centre – our unique islands and enviable lifestyle, our 1300 667 386 proximity to Australia’s third largest city and Libraries: its key transport links, affordable housing, low unemployment, our commitment to sustainable ......................... Capalaba 3843 8012 development and, of course, our fantastic Cleveland ....................... 3829 8576 Victoria Point ................. 3884 4000 sense of community. Amity Point .................... 3409 7029 Let us all get out and help put our Redland City North Stradbroke Island. Dunwich ........................... 3409 9529 on the map. Point Lookout............... 3409 8036 Russell Island ................ 3409 1684 Cnr Bloomfield and Middle Streets, Cleveland PO Box 21, Cleveland Qld 4163 Email: [email protected] redland.qld.gov.au Beautiful Raby Bay. 2 | Our Redlands Magazine 13 redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands Magazine | 3 Council AVERAGE rates increase Redland City Council 1.43 Logan City Council 2.5 Gold Coast City 2.92 Council Moreton Bay 3.54 Regional Council Ipswich City Council 3.63 Brisbane City 3.8 CouCncomparingil SOUTH East QUEENSLAND COUNCIL rateS RISES Sunshine Coast Changes in rates are measured by increases5.1 in overall rates and utilities revenue from one financial year to Regtheiona next.l Cou nThiscil “headline rate” is the measurement all Queensland local councils must report under Local BUDGET Government regulations. See how Redland City Council compares. 6 5 4 3 % 2 1 0 Redland Logan Gold Coast Moreton Bay Ipswich Brisbane Sunshine Coast City Council City Council City Council Regional Council City Council City Council Regional Council Average residential owner-occupied rates increase in South East Queensland. Figures made public through the respective councils and media reports. BUDGET highlights: Rates RELIEF FOR THE Redlands • Headline rates increase of 1.43 per cent Council’s 3Rs Budget is one for today... and for tomorrow. It is Responsive, Realistic and Responsible. - the lowest in SEQ and below the 2.5 per cent ABS Consumer Price Index Redland City Council has delivered the “This is a budget for today – and for “The fact that we have been able to pass lowest headline rates increase in South tomorrow. It is responsive, realistic and this saving on to residents, despite the Key areas of • The average residential owner- East Queensland... for the second year responsible” she said. “We are again massive external price increases of water and in a row. occupied mainland property with delivering ratepayers great value for their electricity that Council has opted to absorb, is capital expenditure The $238 million budget for 2013-14 money and the lowest rate rise in SEQ. fantastic news for the Redlands community.” a value of $282,000 and using the provides cost-of-living relief while delivering • Transport: $25 million “Residents have been hit by massive Council has also cut the number of average amount of water (200kl), will the high quality services people expect • Waste water: $8.38 million from their Council. increases in State Government bulk water rating categories this year from 45 to 22, see a rates increase of just 1.1 per cent, prices (up 16 per cent) and electricity providing a more consistent approach and • Open space: $4.79 million including all utilities and levies And it also delivers the first surplus for charges (up 22.6 per cent), as well as rising reducing rates for the majority of residents. many years. grocery and fuel costs. • Marine: $4.24 million Cr Williams said there was still some way • In dollar terms this equates to an increase “I was proud of Council’s “People are really to go to achieve reform in rating across the of 66 cents per week or about equivalent first budget last year, but I • Lakes and canals: $3.19 million am even more proud of our hurting. Some South City but this change would ensure clear, to the cost of a postage stamp We are again • Water: $1.84 million second, which delivers the East Queensland councils transparent rationale behind the categories. COUNCIL surplus I predicted a year delivering have passed on their cost 2% • Predicts first operating surplus “The change to rating categories also ago and a headline rates increases through rates rises ratepayers reinstates separate canal levies for residents for many years - $317,000 increase of 1.43 per cent,” as high as 5 per cent. Key capital projects said Mayor Karen Williams. at Raby Bay, Sovereign Waters and Aquatic • Capital program $56.9 million great value “Redland City has crunched Paradise, splitting this cost from their general “We have absorbed millions for their the numbers to ensure we rates to ensure transparency,” she said. • Dunwich Sewerage upgrade: $1.6 million • Average domestic waste water costs of dollars in external costs can deliver the lowest rates State Govt 16% imposed on us by other money and increase possible while “The reinstatement of separate canal levies • Point Lookout waste water treatment down $96 a year to the average household levels of government, delivering all the services was requested by the people who live plant: $15 million over three years providing a cost-of-living the lowest in these areas and they now get greater • Doubling road expenditure to $20 million reprieve for our ratepayers people have come to expect. transparency on how the funds are raised • Capping and rehabilitation of who otherwise would rate rise in “This will include a • Environmental levy reduced for the expenditure on the canals and lake.