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 Stockland Hervey Bay is currently in negotiations with prospective tenants for its $100 million expansion. Stockland believes it is within 12 months of starting work on the project, which will add an extra 22,433 square metres to the centre in the Pialba CBD. Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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 The $120 million Wyndham Hervey Bay Resort will bolster the region’s tourism industry and attract further investment to the region.The resort, to be built opposite the Urangan Boat Harbour, will comprise 162 luxury apartments and penthouses and full conference facilities for 300 guests. It will also feature a lagoon pool, a café/restaurant catering for indoor or alfresco dining, a gym, internet café and underground car park. Stage 1 construction is scheduled to start in August and is expected to be completed by April 2013. Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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Hervey Bay company Metcalfe Constructions has been awarded the tender for the $400,000 Tiaro Medical Centre.  The project will transform the former Tiaro Shire Council administration building to include a reception area, a doctor’s office, three consultation rooms and a pharmacy dispensary area. Work is expected to start in late July and should be completed by the end of September. Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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 Around 100 jobs will be created in the $100 million expansion of Station Square shopping centre in Maryborough.
The expansion will create about 20,000 square metres of gross floor area to create the tenancy for Target, extensions to the existing Bi-Lo supermarket, additional retail tenancies and kiosks and a rooftop car park. Work is expected to start by August and be completed within 12 months. Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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FRASER COAST CHRONICLE & CHANNEL 7 TV PARTNER UP TO PROMOTE STAYCATIONS IN THE FRASER COAST
The region’s two largest media outlets, Channel Seven and the Fraser Coast Chronicle, are partnering with Council’s Fraser Coast Staycations marketing initiative by implementing a $100,000 multi-media campaign to boost the Fraser Coast economy.
Don’t miss your opportunity to leverage off this promotion for free.
If you haven’t already signed up as a business partner of the scheme and would like to know more about this free promotional opportunity, please contact:
Vanida Petts
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Phone: 4197 4731
Email: Vanida.petts@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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The storm season is nearly upon us and residents who have lived here all their lives, as I have, will be well aware that cyclones do hit our region. Lives have been lost in the past. We want to ensure that doesn’t happen in the future. The key to your family’s survival during a cyclone, flood or bushfire is preparation. The Council is helping you prepare by issuing every household with an Emergency Action Guide containing preparation tips, then holding public meetings to answer your questions. Read your Emergency Action Guide then bring it along to one of the meetings listed on the Council’s website. When you get home after the meeting, put what you have learned into practice. My husband John and I will be attending a meeting for our family’s welfare. It is so long since a cyclone came our way that we might well have forgotten some of the measures we should be taking and there are sure to be new, helpful ideas. Gather your neighbours and family together and come along in a group. It could be a social occasion that could save your lives. Kind regards, Julie Arthur |
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 Meteorologists are predicting increased storm activity this summer so the Council is helping you prepare, just in case.
You should have received in your letterbox a Council Emergency Action Guide that includes tips on preparing for storms, flood, bushfire or cyclones. Read your guide thoroughly to ensure you fully understand how to prepare for an emergency then, most importantly, prepare! Bring your Emergency Action guide along to one of the remaining free public seminars on how to prepare. Left: Seminar organiser Chris Vakas shows Acting Mayor Julie Arthur what an emergency pack could contain. For remaining meeting dates and times - More … |
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 Get your singing voices ready, dust off your santa hats and mark December 18 on your calendar for Carols by Candlelight on the Fraser Coast – a FREE event for the whole family. Don’t miss this spectacular celebration at the Hervey Bay Seafront Oval starting at 5.15pm. More …
Be sure to check www.festivefrasercoast.com.au other holiday events throughout the Fraser Coast region. |
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 You can now report a common issue or request a service from the Council on-line.
The new streamlined on-line service provides a convenient and easy way to contact the Council from your home and to ensure your report is dealt with as quickly as possible. Simply click on to the “Report an Issue” icon on the home page of the Council’s website and follow the prompts to the form that applies to your request. A Council Customer Service Officer will respond by email within two working days advising you of your unique customer request ID number and when you can expect to have your request resolved. |
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 Help radiate the joy of Christmas by entering your home in Light Up the Fraser Coast.
The competition is open to businesses and private homes throughout the region and includes several categories in different areas with prizes to be won. Entry forms are available in the Fraser Coast Chronicle or on the Council’s website. If you don’t want to enter the competition but want your lights display on the Chronicle’s Christmas Lights Map, tick the display only box on the entry form. Entries close 10 December. |
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Do you know any outstanding Aussies or community groups in the Fraser Coast region? If you do, nominate them for an Australia Day Award in each of the four previous local government communities (Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro and Woocoo). Nomination forms are available at Council’s administration centres, can be downloaded from the Council’s website (click here) or you can ring Council on 1300 79 49 29 to have a form posted to you. Post completed nomination forms as soon as possible to: Australia Day Awards |
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 Witneys’and Fraser Coast Cycles Slick Moves Across the Fraser Coast. Bring along your skateboard, scooter or bike and win!
4 December: Howard 3pm. 7 January: Hervey Bay 3pm. 11 January: Maryborough 3pm. 10 December: Pool Party at Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre for 5 to 17-year-olds, $5. 10 December: Pool Party at Maryborough’s Aquatic Centre for 6 to 11-year-olds in the 25-metre pool and 12 to 17-year-olds in the 50-metre pool, barbecue, $5. Check out the Hervey Bay PCYC holiday program for primary and secondary school age groups that includes a trip to Dreamworld and Cablewake, surfing workshops and more. Maryborough’s young people should watch the newspapers for registration forms for a trip to Dreamworld, Cablewake, art classes at Gatakers Artspace ($10) And … Kick it for Kids is re-opening for the school holidays from 15 December to 14 January at the Tiaro Community Centre. Bauple’s young people will be able to enjoy the Council’s portable ramps at the Bauple Recreation grounds during January – keep a lookout for the dates. For more information on Maryborough and Tiaro events contact Patrice on 4190 5822 or go to the Council’s Youth webpage … |
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 When you visit the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park, you can now enjoy your chosen show in more comfort.
The Fraser Coast Council has replaced the 30-year-old seats in the MSEP grandstand with 576 bright blue, Australian made, polypropylene seats and upgraded the grandstand structure during a $160,000 renovation. The concrete grandstand was also cleaned, repaired and sealed to stop water penetration. Roof sheeting and rusted purlins were replaced, the new purlins painted and the lighting was upgraded. Non slip and high visibility paints were applied to the surfaces of all walkways to improve safety before the seats were installed. More … Right: MSEP Co-ordinator Thea Griffin and Acting Mayor Julie Arthur in the newly renovated grandstand. |
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| Fraser Coast builder Monopoly Constructions has been awarded the $1.3 million contract to build the third court at the Hervey Bay PCYC. As part of the contract Monopoly Constructions will also utilise 12 local sub-contractors who employ approximately 97 staff.
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Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Community and Events Support Grants Scheme is now open for applications. Eligible community groups and organisations are invited to apply for funding of up to $5,000 to assist with community projects and events taking place between May and October 2011. Applications close on 11 February 2011 and successful applicants will be notified in April 2011. Application forms are available from Council’s Administration Centres, Libraries and from Council’s website www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au All enquiries should be directed to Council’s Grants Officer on 1300 79 49 29 or grants@frasercoast.qld.gov.au |
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Your access to all the traders and news for the Burrum Heads area is here
Published by Henry Sapiecha
Mobile phone with Optus reception in Fraser Coast hinterland areas to improve.
Are these towers safe? What do you think?
The location is between Torbanlea and Howard on the main road.
At what price better mobile phone reception?
Some pics below.
OPTUS MOBILE TOWER LOCATION TORBANLEA TO NORTH
NEW OPTUS MOBILE PHONE TOWER LOCATION TO SOUTH
Story & pics by Henry Sapiecha
MORE QUESTIONS ARE NEEDED TO BE ASKED WITH DIRECT ANSWERS
20 April 2010
Companies Annuncement Office
Australian Securities Exchange Limited
MEDIA RELEASE
TIARO COAL TO COMMENCE BULK MINERALS EXPORT OPERATIONS –
SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH CHINA QINFA GROUP AND BUYING AGENT
The relationship between China Qinfa Group and Tiaro Coal continues to strengthen with the incorporation of a joint venture trading company and execution of a co-operation agreement focussed on developing substantial volumes of export trade in bulk commodities. The initial business focus is on coal.
China Qinfa Group (through its wholly owned subsidiary Bright Rock Holdings Pty Limited) currently holds 13.6 million shares in Tiaro Coal and is now a significant shareholder of Tiaro Coal with a holding of 21%. Shareholder approval was granted at a general meeting of shareholders on 25 March 2010 to increase this interest to 30%.
A joint venture company Australian Minerals Trading Pty Limited (AMT) has been formed to facilitate trade supply negotiations and agreements with suppliers in predominantly the Australian and New Zealand markets. AMT shareholdes are Yuen Hoi Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of China Qinfa Group and Tiaro Coal.
Following completion of the co-operation agreement AMT entered into a service agreement with Australian Commodities Trader Exchange Pty Limited (ACTE) to act as its Buying Agent. ACTE is a specialist procurement organisation.
The service agreement provides for ACTE to:
(a) Source coal supplies in Australia, New Zealand, Russia and other countries as
maybe agreed;
(b) Source iron ore supplies in Australia;
(c) Provide operational & administrative activities associated with coal suppliers and
trade finance providers required to finalise purchase contracts with overseas
buyers including China Qinfa Group; and
(d) Provide miscellaneous services, including identifying opportunities whereby
reputable coalmines require development capital with the ultimate intention to
provide AMT with coal off take capacity for its strategic international shareholder.
The business objective of AMT is to establish a substantial trading house supporting the commodity requirements of its key shareholder China Qinfa Group.
For 2010/2011 financial years a business growth target in excess of a million tonnes of exported commodity is planned and.………..More ASX AMT Tiaro Qinfa Coal Trading
Sourced & published by Henry Sapiecha
What a great initiative to move these huts into one location
Added benefits & expansion to the existing Burrum District museum
Common sense prevailed with the moving of the mining huts at Torbanlea to the Burrum District Museum at Howard. Not good to see some of the old turn of the century buildings demolished, but we cannot have everything I suppose.
Can’t wait to see the restored huts in Howard when completed.
Was keeping my eyes on a red passion flower vine growing on one of the buildings over a few months as the seeds are hard to come by, but by the time I was aware that the buildings were being demolished when driving by it was a bit late to rescue the rare seeds from the vine as the building was half demolished.
It would have been great if some thought was given to not only the buildings etc but also some of the plants that were at the complex that deserve saving.
To the credit of the demo boys they gave me some leeway to look for some seeds after the demolition but it was a bit late to rescue any.
Early days of demolition @ Torbanlea and removal for re-instatement
@ the Howard Museum presinct.
Pics & story by Henry Sapiecha
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