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Camping on Private Property, Management of the Kelly Theatre and Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards HINCHINBROOK.QLD.GOV.AU CONNECT WITH COUNCIL 4776 4600 [email protected] HinchinbrookShireCouncil Expressions of Interest for the Management of the Kelly Theatre The Ingham Picture Theatre has been operated by Ingham Disability Support Services (IDSS) under an agreement with Council since 2013. Changes to Disability funding guidelines previously enabling employment opportunities and supervisory provisions for IDSS clientele now preclude IDSS’s ability to continue provision of the service under the model which has served the community well. As a result, unfortunately IDSS is unable to continue to operate the theatre. IDSS have indicated they wish to cease operations at the end of October 2021. Ideally a new operator would transition during October and take over operations commencing November 2021. The process can be phased to allow interested parties to make a submission to Council for consideration. This is an ideal opportunity for community groups and/or not for profit organisations. Council would prefer a walk in, walk out handover to ensure continuity of service is provided to the community. IDSS are happy to discuss aspects of the operation of the Theatre with interested parties. The Kelly Theatre has recently undergone major upgrades including the installation of a solar power supply and refurbished amenities. If another operator cannot be found, the Kelly Theatre will cease to show movies and will revert to a performance space only. Any existing bookings beyond October 2021 will be honoured by Council. For further information, please view the Expressions of Interest advertisement below. Camping on Private Property The Shire has been, and continues to experience, an influx of travellers utilising tents, caravans, motorhomes, RVs or similar to temporarily stop over or visit. It has been suggested that increasing uncertainty surrounding COVID restrictions appears to have also led to an increase in the number of people visiting our region. A small number of residents have contacted Council about persons camping on land at various locations across the Shire and it is important to understand when it is allowable to camp and when Council could intervene. In general, it is not unlawful for a person to irregularly camp on a private property, with the owners consent, subject to certain conditions. If a person, a property owner or someone with the owner’s consent, has established a camp, caravan, motorhome, or RV on private property, this is considered a lawful temporary use where it only occurs for a very short period – for example two or three nights. However, the person must ensure that waste or ablutions are directed and captured in a lawful receptacle and are disposed of appropriately to a lawful waste facility. If the person occupies a vehicle or camp on a regular basis without consent or permission or is disposing waste or ablutions in an unsanitary manner, Council can intervene to cease the activity. In addition, some complaints, for example excessive noise, must be made to different Government agencies, not Council. As with most amenity complaints, it is best to try and deal with the issue by communicating directly with the other party. Making a formal complaint when the maer can be resolved by discussion can damage relationships. Ordinarily, complaints about amenity are not considered emergencies. Hinchinbrook H2O Website Monitor your water consumption anytime, anywhere for FREE! Council launched the Hinchinbrook H2O customer portal at the Ingham Show with many residents keen to hear how signing up to the portal will allow them to track their water consumption and set email and SMS alerts to be notified of water leaks and high consumption within days of occurring. To sign up to the portal go to h2o.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au. For further assistance in signing into Hinchinbrook H2O, please contact Council’s Utility Services Department on 4776 4673. The Hinchinbrook Automatic Water Meter Reading project is a joint initiative of the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the Queensland Government. Children’s Book Week Don’t forget Council is hosting Children’s Book Week this year between Monday 16 August 2021 to Saturday 28 August 2021. To enter, write your name and phone number on the back of your book slip and place in the entry box at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library. Entries close at 12.00pm Saturday 28 August 2021. Winners will be notified by via phone Sunday 5 September 2021. For further information, please contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 4776 4614. Calls for Entries for the Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards Artists from local, regional and national arenas are invited to enter the Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards. Council will be hosting the Awards at TYTO Regional Art Gallery to inspire and create an awareness of birdlife within the Hinchinbrook region. Celebrating the best in current practices across several media, the Awards are an excellent platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work. Entries close 4.00pm Friday 3 September 2021. For further information, please contact Council’s Regional Art Gallery on 4776 4725 or by email [email protected]. Rotary Park Playground Guidelines It puts a smile on our faces to see the community enjoying the new playground at Rotary Park. Council has noticed the playground has been very popular however, this a reminder that the community need to adhere to the playground guidelines. Animals, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, glass, alcohol, smoking or sharps are prohibited inside the playground fence and children are to be supervised at all times. Council thanks the community for your cooperation in this maer. Kirks Bridge Replacement Council is pleased to announce that local contractor Keita Services Pty Ltd has been awarded the tender HSC 20/26 Kirks Bridge Replacement – Design and Construct, for the tendered price of $1,648,313 (excl. GST). Kirks Bridge is located on Liborios Road Upper Stone and the replacement bridge will increase the trafficable width from 4.42m to 6.8m and in height by 1m. The upgrade is an InQuik Bridging System, which is an innovative semi-modular construction method to build reinforced concrete bridges. The replacement bridge will be positioned just upstream of the current bridge. The current bridge will remain open to the public whilst these works are undertaken. Kirks Bridge was identified for renewal following a level three inspection undertaken in 2019. It identified that the bridge girders were in poor condition, with heavy decay present throughout. This triggered the need for an option analysis to determine the most cost effective design for its replacement. Clearing works have commenced and it is noted that no old growth or riparian vegetation will be cleared for the development project (with the exception of introduced grasses and weeds on the lower river banks). Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution whilst traveling in the area. Council would like to thank you for your cooperation during this necessary phase of works. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A career with Council offers challenging and rewarding work as we strive to shape a positive future for the Hinchinbrook community. Council is excited to offer the following opportunities to be part of a large and diverse organisation with a strong community connection: • Senior Human Resources Officer. Applications close 5.00pm Monday 23 August 2021. • Fitter x2; • Planning and Land Dealings Officer; and • Human Resources Officer. Applications close midnight Wednesday 25 August 2021. Further information is contained in the Job Application Package which can be obtained via Council’s website, Current Vacancies page or by phoning Human Resources. RATE NOTICES Are you struggling to pay your rates? Please contact Council as soon as possible to discuss your payment options. Half yearly Rate Notices are due for payment on or before Thursday 30 September 2021. Make the switch today to register and receive your Rate Notices electronically. Please visit Council’s Rates Fees and Charges page or scan the QR Code below to complete the online registration form. Council’s Food Licence Inspection Program has commenced and will continue until all registered food businesses have been inspected. Licence Holders are reminded their renewals are due by Tuesday 31 August 2021. Any renewals not paid for by this date may incur a reinstatement fee. If you have not received your Food Business Licence Renewal Application, please contact Council. FOOD BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWAL INSPECTIONS If you have not received your Rate Notice, or for further information about Electronic Rate Notices, please contact Council. 18 AUGUST 2021 DID YOU KNOW? Do you know how Snap Send Solve works? Snap Send Solve is the free app that simplifies the reporting of community issues across Australia and New Zealand. Snap Send Solve has made reporting quick and easy which means when you see an issue while you are out, you can let the responsible authority know with only a few taps. Become a community legend and download Snap Send Solve from the Google Play or App Store today. Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for the management of the Kelly Theatre. Are you a community group and/or not for profit organisation that would be interested in managing the Kelly Theatre? For further information or to express your interest, download the documentation from Council’s website Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page or contact Council’s Procurement Coordinator on 4776 4665. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST MANAGEMENT OF THE KELLY THEATRE
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Camping on Private Property, Management of the Kelly Theatre and Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards
HINCHINBROOK.QLD.GOV.AU
C O N N E C TW I T H C O U N C I L
4776 4600
HinchinbrookShireCouncil
Expressions of Interest for the Management of the Kelly Theatre
The Ingham Picture Theatre has been operated by Ingham Disability Support Services (IDSS) under an agreement with Council since 2013.
Changes to Disability funding guidelines previously enabling employment opportunities and supervisory provisions for IDSS clientele now preclude IDSS’s ability to continue provision of the service under the model which has served the community well. As a result, unfortunately IDSS is unable to continue to operate the theatre.
IDSS have indicated they wish to cease operations at the end of October 2021.
Ideally a new operator would transition during October and take over operations commencing November 2021.
The process can be phased to allow interested parties to make a submission to Council for consideration.
This is an ideal opportunity for community groups and/or not for profit organisations.
Council would prefer a walk in, walk out handover to ensure continuity of service is provided to the community.
IDSS are happy to discuss aspects of the operation of the Theatre with interested parties.
The Kelly Theatre has recently undergone major upgrades including the installation of a solar power supply and refurbished amenities.
If another operator cannot be found, the Kelly Theatre will cease to show movies and will revert to a performance space only.
Any existing bookings beyond October 2021 will be honoured by Council.
For further information, please view the Expressions of Interest advertisement below.
Camping on Private Property
The Shire has been, and continues to experience, an influx of travellers utilising tents, caravans, motorhomes, RVs or similar to temporarily stop over or visit.
It has been suggested that increasing uncertainty surrounding COVID restrictions appears to have also led to an increase in the number of people visiting our region.
A small number of residents have contacted Council about persons camping on land at various locations across the Shire and it is important to understand when it is allowable to camp and when Council could intervene.
In general, it is not unlawful for a person to irregularly camp on a private property, with the owners consent, subject to certain conditions.
If a person, a property owner or someone with the owner’s consent, has established a camp, caravan, motorhome, or RV on private property, this is considered a lawful temporary use where it only occurs for a very short period – for example two or three nights.
However, the person must ensure that waste or ablutions are directed and captured in a lawful receptacle and are disposed of appropriately to a lawful waste facility.
If the person occupies a vehicle or camp on a regular basis without consent or permission or is disposing waste or ablutions in an unsanitary manner, Council can intervene to cease the activity.
In addition, some complaints, for example excessive noise, must be made to different Government agencies, not Council.
As with most amenity complaints, it is best to try and deal with the issue by communicating directly with the other party.
Making a formal complaint when the matter can be resolved by discussion can damage relationships. Ordinarily, complaints about amenity are not considered emergencies.
Hinchinbrook H2O Website
Monitor your water consumption anytime, anywhere for FREE!
Council launched the Hinchinbrook H2O customer portal at the Ingham Show with many residents keen to hear how signing up to the portal will allow them to track their water consumption and set email and SMS alerts to be notified of water leaks and high consumption within days of occurring.
To sign up to the portal go to h2o.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
For further assistance in signing into Hinchinbrook H2O, please contact Council’s Utility Services Department on 4776 4673.
The Hinchinbrook Automatic Water Meter Reading project is a joint initiative of the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the Queensland Government.
Children’s Book Week
Don’t forget Council is hosting Children’s Book Week this year between Monday 16 August 2021 to Saturday 28 August 2021.
To enter, write your name and phone number on the back of your book slip and place in the entry box at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library.
Entries close at 12.00pm Saturday 28 August 2021. Winners will be notified by via phone Sunday 5 September 2021.
For further information, please contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 4776 4614.
Calls for Entries for the Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards
Artists from local, regional and national arenas are invited to enter the Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards.
Council will be hosting the Awards at TYTO Regional Art Gallery to inspire and create an awareness of birdlife within the Hinchinbrook region.
Celebrating the best in current practices across several media, the Awards are an excellent platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work.
Entries close 4.00pm Friday 3 September 2021.
For further information, please contact Council’s Regional Art Gallery on 4776 4725 or by email [email protected].
Rotary Park Playground Guidelines
It puts a smile on our faces to see the community enjoying the new playground at Rotary Park.
Council has noticed the playground has been very popular however, this a reminder that the community need to adhere to the playground guidelines.
Animals, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, glass, alcohol, smoking or sharps are prohibited inside the playground fence and children are to be supervised at all times.
Council thanks the community for your cooperation in this matter.
Kirks Bridge Replacement
Council is pleased to announce that local contractor Keita Services Pty Ltd has been awarded the tender HSC 20/26 Kirks Bridge Replacement – Design and Construct, for the tendered price of $1,648,313 (excl. GST).
Kirks Bridge is located on Liborios Road Upper Stone and the replacement bridge will increase the trafficable width from 4.42m to 6.8m and in height by 1m.
The upgrade is an InQuik Bridging System, which is an innovative semi-modular construction method to build reinforced concrete bridges.
The replacement bridge will be positioned just upstream of the current bridge. The current bridge will remain open to the public whilst these works are undertaken.
Kirks Bridge was identified for renewal following a level three inspection undertaken in 2019.
It identified that the bridge girders were in poor condition, with heavy decay present throughout.
This triggered the need for an option analysis to determine the most cost effective design for its replacement.
Clearing works have commenced and it is noted that no old growth or riparian vegetation will be cleared for the development project (with the exception of introduced grasses and weeds on the lower river banks).
Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution whilst traveling in the area. Council would like to thank you for your cooperation during this necessary phase of works.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A career with Council offers challenging and rewarding work as we strive to shape a positive future for the Hinchinbrook community. Council is excited to offer the following opportunities to be part of a large and diverse organisation with a strong community connection:• Senior Human Resources Officer.Applications close 5.00pm Monday 23 August 2021.• Fitter x2;• Planning and Land Dealings Officer; and• Human Resources Officer. Applications close midnight Wednesday 25 August 2021.Further information is contained in the Job Application Package which can be obtained via Council’s website, Current Vacancies page or by phoning Human Resources.
RATE NOTICESAre you struggling to pay your rates? Please contact Council as soon as possible to discuss your payment options.Half yearly Rate Notices are due for payment on or before Thursday 30 September 2021.Make the switch today to register and receive your Rate Notices electronically. Please visit Council’s Rates Fees and Charges page or scan the QR Code below to complete the online registration form.
Council’s Food Licence Inspection Program has commenced and will continue until all registered food businesses have been inspected. Licence Holders are reminded their renewals are due by Tuesday 31 August 2021. Any renewals not paid for by this date may incur a reinstatement fee. If you have not received your Food Business Licence Renewal Application, please contact Council.
FOOD BUSINESSLICENCE RENEWAL INSPECTIONS
If you have not received your Rate Notice, or for further information about Electronic Rate Notices, please contact Council.
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DID YOU KNOW?Do you know how Snap Send Solve works?Snap Send Solve is the free app that simplifies the reporting of community issues across Australia and New Zealand.Snap Send Solve has made reporting quick and easy which means when you see an issue while you are out, you can let the responsible authority know with only a few taps.Become a community legend and download Snap Send Solve from the Google Play or App Store today.
Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for the management of the Kelly Theatre. Are you a community group and/or not for profit organisation that would be interested in managing the Kelly Theatre?For further information or to express your interest, download the documentation from Council’s website Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page or contact Council’s Procurement Coordinator on 4776 4665.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTMANAGEMENT OF THE KELLY THEATRE
