We live lightly on our valued natural environment of clean rivers, waterways, beaches, rich agricultural land and coastal landscapes so future generations can also enjoy this special place.

Fonterra is helping us to achieve this vision by joining with Council to provide local primary school students with the opportunity to plant trees whilst learning how to care for our environment.

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Devonport City Council44-48 Best Street Devonport www.devonport.tas.gov.auEdition No. 7 – September 2012

What’s Inside:Mayor’s MessageAnnual Plan and EstimatesCapital Works UpdateLong Term Financial PlanRecent Council DecisionsCommunity EngagementTree Planting - FonterraBurrowing Crayfish RelocationEastern Shore RejuvenationMersey Branch AIRSports Facilities FundingDon River RailwayFinancial Budget at a GlanceEvents

Council’s Sustainability Officer Phil Murray plants trees with Spreyton Primary students

Mayor’s MessageIt is with a great deal of pride that Devonport Jazz has again dusted off the winter blues and been the main event in Tasmania at this time of the year.

Jazz was not just a major local event, but visitors came from across the country especially for Jazz. Congratulations to all involved for making Devonport the place to be in the middle of winter.

In this newsletter we are focussing on Council’s Annual Plan and Estimates 2012-2013 and rates.

Council has limited its rates rise for the greater majority of residential properties to 1.8% whilst delivering additional services. Council will spend $24 million on priority projects and an extra $1.5 million providing services to the community in the coming year.

Good news for sports facilities users with Council returning the cutbacks to maintenance from the previous year. This will enable adequate maintenance including extra mowing of grounds.

In this edition we also look at the achievements of the Devonport Eastern Shore Project Special Committee set up to

rejuvenate East Devonport. Council is also pleased to be working cooperatively with the Mersey Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees and the Don River Railway.

It’s been a happy relocation and an environmental first for the Council with a colony of Central North Burrowing Crayfish moved from Main Road Spreyton to nearby Clayton Drive. Also in Spreyton, Council is working with local schools and Fonterra on a special tree planting project.

Your input is sought on Council’s draft Signage Strategy which is designed to promote Devonport’s attractions and assist everyone as they move around the City.

Happy reading.

Steve Martin

Contact Us Devonport City Council44-48 Best Street Devonport PO Box 604 Devonport Tasmania, 7310Telephone: (03) 6424 0511 Facsimile: (03) 6424 9649Email: council@devonport.tas.gov.au

Website: www.devonport.tas.gov.au

Office hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

This publication is part of the Council’s commitment to improving communication and consultation with residents. It is published four times per year and is delivered to all Devonport households.

It is also available from the Customer Service Centre at Council’s Best Street office and from Council’s website.

This publication is printed in Devonport with vegetable based inks on 100 percent recycled paper.

For more information on any content within this publication, to obtain further copies or provide feedback, please contact the Customer Service Centre on (03) 6424 0511 or email council@devonport.tas.gov.au

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Devonport Jazz CompetitionwinnersTree planting with Hillcrest PrimaryTurning of the Sod - Aquatic Centre

The City with Spirit

DCC limits rates, increases servicesCouncil will spend $24 million dollars on priority projects and an extra $1.5 million dollars providing services to the community over this financial year.

The total budget in the Annual Plan and Estimates 2012-2013 is $56,526,420. This operational and capital expenditure includes productivity measures across all operations, which allows services to continue to be cost effective and efficient.

Council has strived diligently for several months to ensure sustainable outcomes against rising costs and to ensure the community’s enviable lifestyle is protected.

Meeting the ongoing diverse expectations of the community is not possible without a rate charges rise of 1.8% or just 59 cents a week for the average household.

Council has kept the rate rise to an absolute minimum enabling services to continue to be provided and not reduced.

Council is aware that the cost of living continues to be a challenge for individuals and families across the municipality, and like running any household, Council itself has reviewed expenditure to ensure the organisation is living within its means.

As a result every cost across Council has been scrutinised. This approach has not only identified more cost effective ways to deliver services but continues to improve how Council delivers on community and customer expectations whilst ensuring community priorities are met.

To meet expenses and provide services required by the community Council has been able to minimise a rate rise by:

• Bringing in productivity efficiencies of 5.3%;

• Reducing staffing costs with the non replacement of some positions left vacant and associated costs;

• Reducing expenditure on advertising, general materials, minor equipment purchases and contractors.

Just like households, Council daily costs are rising and if the Alderman did not support a low rise in rates, some services would possibly have to cease, causing much angst throughout our community.

The Council will continue to be diligent over the next 12 months monitoring all costs, but the rate increase is recognition that Council requires additional revenue to support community needs, address maintenance works and maintain services.

3The City with Spirit

What are rates?Rates are a tax levied by Council. Their purpose is to support Council in providing services for the benefit of all residents. Rates help pay for:

• Waste and recycling collection and disposal;

• Animal control;

• Community safety initiatives;

• Street lighting and cleaning;

• Local roads, footpaths and drainage;

• Stormwater disposal services;

• Operation of halls and community centres;

• Maintenance of parks, playgrounds and sports grounds;

• Youth, family and senior services;

• Community events;

• State Government charges for a range of services including fire service, planning and libraries;

• Other works, programs and facilities.

Home Hill Spirit of the Sea Mersey foreshore

Customer Service CentreOffice hours:Monday to Friday8.30am to 4.30pmPayments can be made for Council rates, dog registrations, parking infringements and more.

Common question:When are my rates due?

Answer:Rates are due either:

• In full by 31 August 2012; or

• In four instalments 31 August 2012 30 October 2012 28 February 2013 30 April 2013

Late Payments:Any instalment not paid by the due date will incur a 10% penalty immediately following the instalment due date.

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Council to spend $22m on capital worksCouncil’s capital budget for the next year is part of the long term strategic plan, which was developed in consultation with the community.

Council has allocated $22,052,824 in the 2012-2013 Estimated Capital Works Budget, which also includes expenditure carried forward from 2011-2012 of $3,689,658.

Expenditure for waste management services will be $2.7 million, $2.2 million for maintenance and resealing of Council’s existing road network, $1.9 million for road safety improvements and $1.9 million for the maintenance of Council parks, reserves and sports grounds.

Specific highlight projects include:• Aquatic Centre redevelopment. Planned to

open December 2013; • Mersey Bluff Car Park extension;• Bass Strait Maritime Centre enhancement

completion;• Central North Burrowing Crayfish Reserve

establishment;• Miandetta Cycleway Link at Formby Road;• Tiagarra toilet access ramps;• Waste Transfer Station access road

upgrade seal and drainage;• Stormwater projects worth $605,000 ;

Did you know?• The Council’s Capital Works Program has

been filtered through a prioritisation process featuring risk assessment and long term financial planning;

• There are necessary maintenance works that if delayed would create a backlog of maintenance on roads and facilities that it simply would not be able to bring back up to scratch, costing more to repair in the future;

• Council will continue over the next 12 months to monitor closely all its activities and will develop the best way forward in consultation with the community.

Improving your way around the City

Council has a five-year plan to upgrade way finding signs across the City. Way finding signs help people orient themselves in a new space and makes it easier to get from one place to another, especially for our visitors. The plan outlines guidelines for new signage and suggests priorities where signs should be replaced. Your ideas are sought on the draft plan, including designs of new signs. Visit Speak Up Devonport www.speakupdevonport.com.au to have your say.

Roadworks Aquatic Centre

Building a Unique City

Rooke Street Mall

Rates and Charges PolicyRecent changes to the Local Government Act 1993 now require Council to adopt a Rates and Charges Policy.

Council has been supplied with a publication produced by Department of Premier and Cabinet, Division of Local Government, Security and Emergency Management, titled “Local Government Rates and Charges - Guidance Paper for Policy Development”. This document was workshopped with Aldermen on 7 May 2012.

A draft Policy was prepared and workshopped with Aldermen on 4 June 2012.

The Policy, a copy of which is available to download on our website, has been prepared in accordance with the Act and the language used is intended to make it easy for the reader to understand. Technical jargon has been avoided and it is hoped that this objective is achieved.

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Long term planning for sustainabilityParamount to the management of the community’s assets and sustainability of services is the Devonport City Council’s long term financial plan.

The 10 year plan was recently adopted by Council at the same time as the Annual Plan and Estimates 2012-2013.

Why a long term plan?

• It translates the objectives and strategies of the Strategic Plan into financial terms. The projections provide guidelines in which Council needs to operate to ensure it remains financially sustainable;

• It is a vital tool to assist in the annual planning process by providing Council with a medium to long term view of operational and asset management decisions;

• Council wants to ensure that facilities and services can be maintained at least at current levels in the years ahead;

• The Plan brings together a number of Council policies and plans and provides a consolidated view of the financial impact of continuing to meet our communities’ service level requirements and implementing Councils’ strategic direction;

• Council is currently undertaking a substantial capital expenditure program which encompasses renewal and new capital expenditure. In the five year period from 2010-2011 to 2014-2015 it is estimated that Council will have spent approximately $81 million on new capital projects and renewing existing assets. Over $51 million, or 63% of this expenditure, will be on new capital. While some of this expenditure has already been spent, it brings with it increased operating, maintenance and depreciation costs which has been factored into the financial plan.

The financial goals of the Council are based on long term sustainability and relate to the five goals outlined in the Strategic Plan 2009-2030:

1. Living lightly on our environment

2. Building a unique city

3. Growing a vibrant economy

4. Building quality of life

5. Practicing excellent governance

To view in full the Long Term Financial Plan visit Council’s website: www.devonport.tas.gov.au/plans-reports

East Devonport farm landHarvesting carrots outside Devonport

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Building a Unique City

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Recent Council DecisionsAt Council’s recent monthly meetings, the following decisions were made:

• The Devonport City Council Pedestrian Network Strategy was adopted and the Action Plan implementation supported;

• The tender from Vos Construction and Joinery Pty Ltd for the construction of the Devonport Aquatic Centre for the tendered sum of $10,488,253 was accepted;

• Council’s long term financial plan covering the period 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2022 was adopted;

• The Draft Residential Strategy was placed on public display for a period of three weeks seeking comments;

• That the Annual General Meeting will be held on 22 October 2012 at 6pm;

• Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Police and Emergency Management to establish a framework to operate, maintain and utilise the Council’s CCTV network;

• Considered a report from Sport and Leisure Solutions for a Management Model of the new Devonport Aquatic Centre and agreed to undertake an Expression of Interest and

tender process for the management of the Centre as recommended in the report;

• Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mersey Branch Association of Independent Retirees Limited;

• That Council install pay as you leave car parking in Rooke Street car park in the 2012-2013 Financial Year and also hold a workshop to consider other possible parking improvements such as:

• New ticketing machines in all car parks with credit card facilities;

• Abolishing car park charges for the first hour on Saturdays;

• Options for creating additional parking spaces in the CBD; and

• Improved car park signage.

2012 Schedule for Council Meetings17 September

15 October

19 November

17 December

The public session of Council Meetings will now commence at 7.15pm.

Entry off Fenton Way (opposite Harvey Norman)

Aquatic Centre Stewart & Rooke StreetCoastal walking track

Practicing Excellent Governance

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Community influences Annual PlanCommunity Email RegisterWould you like to receive this newsletter and other Council information via email?

Head to: www.devonport.tas.gov.au and register today!

By registering, you can select the areas of Council important to YOU.

We promise not to fill your inbox with spam, rather provide you with useful information on what’s happening around Devonport.

Earlier this year, Council conducted a Customer Satisfaction Survey to determine community priorities for Council services and facilities and to gauge how the community felt Council was performing. A total number of 367 residents completed the survey over a period of three months, the culmination of which assisted in determining our priorities for the 2012-2013 financial year.

So how is Council performing and in which areas can we improve? As always, garbage and recycling collection and services is a priority for residents, as well as parking management. The majority of those who identified garbage and recycling collection and services as a priority also indicated they felt Council performed well in this area.

The community told us that economic development, consistency of Council decision-making, and opportunities for the community to participate in decision-making processes were of great importance. However, Council’s performance in these areas rated quite low.

As a result of the survey, Council have identified in the Annual Plan and Estimates 2012-2013 the following actions:

• Develop a plan for timed parking to

improve residential amenity and access and improve safety;

• Prepare and adopt a new Parking By-law;

• Continue with the process to facilitate a partnership with private or individual firms to ultimately see a substantial development on Council owned land in the CBD, particularly in the Northern Rooke Street precinct;

• Develop a focussed Marketing Campaign for the City to drive economic development in the City and region.

Later this year Council will adopt a Community Engagement Policy, based on various activities as advocated by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2). Effective community consultation is good business practice and critical to good government. For this reason Council is committed to seek the views of all our residents when making decisions that affect the Devonport community.

Want to have your say? We have a number of consultations available for comment now at www.speakupdevonport.com.au

Practicing Excellent Governance

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Sharing natural assets

Living Lightly on Our Environment

Fonterra has recently provided an area adjacent to its Spreyton factory for primary school students to plant trees as part of an initiative in partnership with the Devonport City Council.

The Council received funding of $4,000 from Cradle Coast NRM through the Land Manager Community Partnership Grants to make the partnership possible.

Council recognised that that there was a lack of understory plants due to the type of trees planted around 10 years ago and saw this as an opportunity for Fonterra to involve the community.

Students have been to the site, on the southern side of the factory, planting suitable trees during National Tree Day activities and Fonterra staff will be involved with Clean Up Australia Day and other tree maintenance events.

Students who have been planting at the site so far have been from Spreyton, Devonport, Hillcrest and East Devonport Primary Schools.

The Council and schools benefit by having areas to continue tree planting projects and the local community, particularly close neighbours,

will benefit from improvements to the buffer zone both visually and with noise reduction.

The long term project aims to demonstrate that some forms of development can co-exist with the natural environment.

Council has been encouraging and supporting Fonterra in its plans to manage this unique area in a sustainable manner with the organising of the student tree planting days which have included not just the practical planting of shrubs but direction and education for students.

Fonterra’s ongoing commitment to the project will involve undertaking annual maintenance of the site which is in excess of 140 hectares with the factory footprint being less than 10 percent of that area.

Central North Burrowing Crayfish

Bass Strait Maritime CentreWhen it reopens, Devonport’s maritime museum will be renamed the Bass Strait Maritime Centre.

Our State is an island because of the notorious piece of water known as Bass Strait that separates us from mainland Australia. How we see this stretch of water is different from how the mainland sees it.

The special relationship we have with Bass Strait will be explored in the new contemporary interpretation centre being built as an extension to the present heritage maritime museum site.

Devonport Primary students tree planting at Fonterra Spreyton Primary students tree planting at Fonterra

Tasmania’s Burrowing CrayfishThe five threatened species of burrowing crayfish are:• Scottsdale Burrowing

Crayfish• Furneaux Burrowing

Crayfish• Central North Burrowing

Crayfish• Mt Arthur Burrowing

Crayfish• Burnie Burrowing Crayfish

Did you know? The burrowing crayfish of the genus Engaeus, found only in south eastern Australia, are very specialised crayfish living in tunnel systems in muddy banks, seepages and peaty areas.

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They were found, treated with the gentlest of care and are now settled into their new home – it’s been a happy relocation for the Central North Burrowing Crayfish formerly of Main Road Spreyton.

A colony of 206 were painstakingly removed by hand one by one over three days in July to their new specially built home at a Council reserve in nearby Clayton Drive.

The crayfish, which grow to about 10 centimetres long, were found a year ago during an environmental study into planned road widening and a safety upgrade a couple of kilometres up Sheffield Main Road.

Because the crustaceans, which if you are wondering, are related to the saltwater crayfish, are on the endangered species list – they needed to be treated as VIP’s.

Council is delighted with the outcome as the crayfish had to be removed by hand and placed into temperature controlled containers and taken to the new site. Their new home is a Central North Burrowing Crayfish haven complete with a running stream.

Volunteers, including the Friends of Don Reserve

have assisted in preparing the crayfish’s new home.

These tiny burrowing crayfish are of the Engaeus genus. Within the Engaeus genus there are 15 species, 13 of which occur only in Tasmania and two we share with Victoria. Of these 13 endemic species, five are threatened, with three of the five species of burrowing crayfish found in Tasmania listed as endangered on the threatened species list. It’s believed there are only 80 colonies in existence.

Residents of Sheffield Main Road have waited years for the road upgrade, but didn’t mind about the further delay while the crayfish were relocated. Council would like to thank the residents for their patience.

The road works are expected to be completed in October with widening of the road, the continuation of piping of open drains and a footpath.

Council has abided by all local and national environmental permit conditions, regulations and guidelines in completing the project.

Crayfish a real traffic stopperCentral North Burrowing Crayfish One of the new burrows Piping the open drain

Living Lightly on Our Environment

New Skate ‘Hub’ coming to DevonportDevonport City Council is partnering with Skateboard Australia to offer a free regular program to the regions skaters that focusses on skill development, mate-ship and community engagement. The program, known as Streetwise offers older skaters the chance to undertake a training course and start mentoring younger skaters. This is also coupled with regular events at both the Bluff and East Devonport skate parks such as competitions and coaching clinics.

For further information or to find out how to get involved contact Damian Collins at The Zone on (03) 6423 4099.

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Connecting East to WestThe dreams are big and so they should be because nothing happens without a vision and the Devonport Eastern Shore Project Special Committee has made a difference.

Six years ago Council set up the Committee to discuss, engage, explore and manage projects that the community wanted.

Chair Clyde Eastaugh, speaks proudly of what has been achieved, but he isn’t complacent, saying there is still much to do.

The Committee’s charter is to rejuvenate East Devonport and to connect the east and the west focusing on the physical, the socially responsible and community.

Clyde says improvements so far include the on and off ramps connecting Tarleton Street and the Bass Highway, upgrades to Reg Hope Park with fishing, barbecue and toilet facilities and working on improving town planning residential zoning.

Other improvements include the new East Devonport Skate Park opened a few months ago which is providing a much needed facility for the youth of East Devonport.

Council recognises the community challenges

on the eastern shore and it’s a priority to continue to work with the Devonport Eastern Shore Project Special Committee.

“The Council and the State Government have recognised the significance of the area as a major gateway for the entire State and we are continuing to work towards maximising the gains for the local community and for the region and State as a whole,” Mr Eastaugh said.

“The freight facilities and the Spirit of Tasmania ships provide a hub for not just East Devonport but the City and region and we are looking at making the most of that by working on a nautical theme in the shopping area to improve the experience for tourists and locals,” Mr Eastaugh added.

The street scape of East Devonport is certainly a lot more engaging than it was a few years ago.

The future is bright for East Devonport with local business leaders constantly looking for opportunities with Council to enhance the economy.

New freight ships are coming and the TT-Line plans to replace the Spirits by 2017.

Members of the Committee The Spirit of Tasmania Playing in Pioneer ParkAld Hollister signs the MoU on

behalf of Council

Community Information DirectoryThe Devonport Community Directory is available online via Council’s website. It lists many community organisations and activities throughout the City and is a valuable source of information on services and facilities that may be of assistance to you, your family and your friends.

Is your business or organisation listed in the Directory? If not, or if you would like to update your details, please head to www.devonport.tas.gov.au/information-directory to download an information form.

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Retirees enter partnership with CouncilAs part of its approach to represent the needs and aspirations of many retired and partly-retired people, the Mersey Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) has entered into a four-year partnership with the Devonport City Council.

Formed in 1990, AIR is a not-for-profit, non-political, volunteer organisation that is focussed on matters affecting and supporting the standard of living, health and welfare of fully or partly self-funded retired and partly-retired people.

Mersey Branch of AIR Acting President, Mr Eric Tommey, said AIR is involved in advocacy, lobbying and disseminating information to members to assist them in making informed decisions regarding their finance, health and welfare.

“We attend meetings on matters that may impact on retirees, the health sector, pensions, welfare, finance, taxation, etc., presenting the older Australians’ point of view,” Mr Tommey said.

“AIR is one of the few aged Australian groups that is solely represented by senior Australians. Our members feel that we have a better understanding of what ageing entails.

“This partnership between the Mersey Branch and Council aims to improve dialogue and cooperation between us for the betterment of AIR members and older residents in general,” Mr Tommey said.

The essence of the partnership with Council is to improve collaboration on matters of mutual importance and to promote opportunities for participation in both Council and AIR activities.

Most of all it opens the door for the views of our members to be heard.

The Mersey Branch has 200 members and meets every second Friday of the month at 10am at the Devonport Soccer Club. All retirees are welcome because by better understanding the needs and views of retirees AIR can better influence decision makers at all levels of the community and government.

For information contact Mersey Branch AIR on 0438 242 354 or merseyair@westnet.com.au

Eric Tommey & Ald Hollister at the signing of the MoU

Ald Hollister signs the MoU on behalf of Council

Eric Tommey signs the MoU on behalf of Mersey AIR

Building Quality of Life

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Funding restored for sports groundsThe Devonport City Council has responded to community concerns and this year’s Annual Plan and Estimates 2012-2013 sees a reinstatement of cuts in funding for the maintenance of sports grounds.

In this financial year Council will spend $70,000 more than it spent last year on mowing, line marking, general maintenance and ground renovations.

Listed below are the proposed capital works for 2012-2013 for sports grounds and letters advising the works schedule have been sent by Council to all user clubs and organisations.

Last year the sports ground maintenance budget was reduced resulting in a reduction in maintenance. This created concern amongst sports clubs and organisations.

Fortunately this year the budget has been reinstated and in addition a significant amount of funds have been allocated for work at Devonport Oval, Spreyton Netball Centre and ground irrigation at Valley Road Soccer Centre.

Additional funding has been allocated to the following projects:

• Aquatic Centre - Indoor facility

• Devonport Oval - Scoreboard replacement

• Lovett Street Soccer Ground No 1 irrigation

• East Devonport Recreation Centre - Entry doors

• Meercroft Park - toilets/change rooms

• Byard Park - toilets/change rooms

• Devonport Oval - Cricket Club amenities renewal

• Devonport Oval - Visitor change room (football) showers

• Maidstone Park - Upgrade timber seating

• Spreyton Netball Courts - resurface and drainage

• Recreation Centres - security

• Maidstone Park - Power supply upgrade

Strategic Sport & Recreation Special CommitteeThe Devonport City Council will soon announce a Strategic Sport and Recreation Special Committee (SSRSC).

The committee will provide a forum through which Council can consult with and receive advice and guidance on the future of sport and recreation development within the City of Devonport. Positions on the committee were recently advertised in The Advocate.

Community members with a knowledge and background in sport and recreation will be active members. Council will soon announce the full committee.

Meercroft ParkDevonport Oval

Building Quality of LifeIndoor Aquatic Centre

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Don River RailwayForth Road, Don Village

Telephone: (03) 6424 6335

Web: www.donriverrailway.com.au

The Don River Railway has on display a wonderful selection of steam and diesel engines and other rolling stock that has played an important role in Tasmania’s railway history.

Look through their museum of artifacts and photos and enjoy a half hour ride on a genuine vintage train along the old Melrose line to Coles Beach and back.

The Don River Railway is open every day of the year except Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Growing a Vibrant Economy

All aboard at Don River RailwayThe Don River Railway and Council are working together on the long term future of this unique Tasmanian railway attraction.

A committee has been formed with the key aim to ensure its viability. The committee includes key people who have played a role over the years in operating the railway.

The Van Dieman Light Railway Society was formed in December 1971 as a voluntary organisation with the basic aim of preserving a representative section of former Tasmanian Railway equipment for future generations to enjoy.

After much searching for a suitable site the society decided to use the track bed of the former Melrose line and began trading under the name ‘The Don River Railway’.

The railway was established on the Don site in 1973 and trains commenced running in November 1976.

Their aim was to recreate the atmosphere of a genuine working passenger railway and the Devonport City Council has been an enthusiastic supporter owning much of the land on which the railway operates.

Today the organisation has one paid employee who is supported by passionate and dedicated volunteers who share their knowledge and skill in a range of ways. A great deal of work is undertaken on the carriages themselves and skilled volunteers are always welcomed to assist in keeping one of Devonport’s greatest historic assets operating in good order.

The railway is an established and loved part of the region and the Council is keen to see it continue to meet its original aims of providing a reminder of passenger rail as it used to be many years ago.

The cost to maintain the facility and keep it operating is getting harder and the committee has been formed to work on a strategy to ensure the Don River Railway continues to be an important part of the fabric, of not just Devonport or the region, but for all of Tasmania.

Tourists and locals can visit the Don River Railway at Don Village on Forth Road and see the display of steam and diesel engines and other rolling stock that have played an important part in Tasmania’s rail history.

One of the many trains working out of Don River Railway

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Devonport EventsDevonport City Council have been working on improving the communication and paperwork for community groups and organisers for events held in the City.

If you are planning on holding an event – be it something you’ve done before or a new event – please contact us for more details.

You can also download the Events Pack from our website: http://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/events-management-guide

To keep in touch with all the latest events happening in and around Devonport, LIKE us at:www.facebook.com/devonportevents

Caravan Burlesque

The budget incorporates $56,526,420 in operational and capital expenditure:

Budget SummaryOperational Budget

Income $33,913,596Expenditure $34,773,596Adjusted Operating Result $-860,000Comparable operating result $220,000

Capital BudgetCarried Forward 2011-2012 $3,689,658Asset Renewal $6,379,865New/Ugrade Projects $11,683,301Total Capital Budget $22,052,824

External FundingNew Borrowings $4,000,000Capital Grants $6,814,000* Comparable operating result assumes Federal assistance grant paid in the year that it applies

Key Funding Allocations (inclusive of Federal and State Funding)

• $10.2 million for the new Devonport Aquatic Centre• $1.6 million to complete the redevelopment of the Maritime Museum• $3 million for Marketing, Tourism and Recreation• $2.7 million for Waste Management Services• $550,000 for footpath and drainage improvements to Sheffield Road• $2.2 million for maintenance and resealing of Council’s existing road network• $358,000 for footpath and shared pathway extensions• $1.9 million for road safety improvements• $1.9 million for the maintenance of Council parks, reserves and sports grounds

Financial budget at a glanceMaritime Museum construction Aquatic Centre construction Shared pathway - Quoiba to CBD

Growing a Vibrant Economy

Homage: The Royal Dozen (2008-2010) & The Regal Twelve (2004-2007)Princesses, warlords, dandies and divas take the stage to form two highly complex fine art series titled The Royal Dozen (2008-2010) & The Regal Twelve (2004-2007).

Through the study of nobility in history and portraiture, multimedia artist Alexia Sinclair has produced twenty-four innovative artworks formed from thousands of photographs and illustrations.

Legends of the lives of the nobles continue to captivate us today, from the pampered decadence of Marie Antoinette to the epic legend of Alexander the Great. Other rulers who also form these series are less renowned yet equally intriguing. An unusual blend of Royalty, their selection was based on their contrasts in leadership, their flamboyancies and their enduring influence upon society.

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EventsAugust24 Opening - Homage: The Royal Dozen

(2008-2010) & The Regal Twelve (2004-2007) - Devonport Regional Gallery

September7-24 School Holidays12 Dorothy the Dinosaur Beach Party -

Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre

6-27 Spring Squeeze - FREE Films - Devonport Regional Gallery (each Thursday in September)

27 The Mikado - Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre

28 Caravan Burlesque - Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre

October1-7 Senior’s Week5 Burnie Show Day (FREE parking in

Devonport City Council car parks)18 AcO2 - Devonport Entertainment &

Convention Centre24 Diving for Pearls - Devonport

Entertainment & Convention CentreNovember11-14 Sister Cities Australia Annual Conference23 Rock Revolution with Jon English -

Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre

30 Devonport Show Day

The City with Spirit

Caravan Burlesque Dorothy the Dinosaur The Mikado

Alexia Sinclair Marie Antoinette -The

Extravagant Queen (1755 – 1793) 2005

Alexia Sinclair Louis XIV – The Sun King

(1638 – 1715) 2010

The budget incorporates $56,526,420 in operational and capital expenditure:

Budget SummaryOperational Budget

Income $33,913,596Expenditure $34,773,596Adjusted Operating Result $-860,000Comparable operating result $220,000

Capital BudgetCarried Forward 2011-2012 $3,689,658Asset Renewal $6,379,865New/Ugrade Projects $11,683,301Total Capital Budget $22,052,824

External FundingNew Borrowings $4,000,000Capital Grants $6,814,000* Comparable operating result assumes Federal assistance grant paid in the year that it applies

Key Funding Allocations (inclusive of Federal and State Funding)

• $10.2 million for the new Devonport Aquatic Centre• $1.6 million to complete the redevelopment of the Maritime Museum• $3 million for Marketing, Tourism and Recreation• $2.7 million for Waste Management Services• $550,000 for footpath and drainage improvements to Sheffield Road• $2.2 million for maintenance and resealing of Council’s existing road network• $358,000 for footpath and shared pathway extensions• $1.9 million for road safety improvements• $1.9 million for the maintenance of Council parks, reserves and sports grounds

Opening Friday 24 August 6pm

DEVONPORT REGIONAL GALLERY45-47 Stewart Street, Devonport

Contact UsMAYOR, Ald. Steve MARTIN0418 614 781Email: smartin@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Justine KEAY0409 259 879Email: jkeay@devonport.tas.gov.au

DEPUTY MAYOR, Ald. Graham KENT 0418 137 058 Email: gkent@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Lynn LAYCOCK0400 193 724Email: llaycock@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Brian COLE(03) 6424 2078 B/H Email: bcole@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Leon PERRY 0407 843 431Email: lperry@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Grant GOODWIN0417 516 237Email: ggoodwin@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Annette ROCKLIFF0419 103 385 Email: arockliff@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Peter HOLLISTER0408 209 513Email: phollister@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Warren SQUIBB0407 272 065Email: wmsquibb@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Alison JARMAN0437 240 501Email: ajarman@devonport.tas.gov.au

Ald. Bill WILSON 0439 363 149 Email: bwilson@devonport.tas.gov.au

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Waste Transfer StationBay Drive, Spreyton (off Mersey Main Road, near Maidstone Park)

Telephone(03) 6427 3351

Hours of OperationMonday to Friday7.30am to 4pm

Weekends & Public Holidays11am to 4pm

Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Devonport Cup, Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Anzac Day

All patrons to the Spreyton Transfer Station are encouraged to Reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by segregating items that can be Recycled or Recovered for Re-use.