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Mayor’s Messageautumn 2008

BREAK O’DAY

COUNCIL

from the mountains to the seabreak o’day news

Break O’Day CouncilABN 96 017 131 248

Georges Bay Esplanade, St HelensPO Box 21 St HelensTasmania 7216 T: (03) 6376 7900 F: (03) 6376 1551 E: [email protected]

It does not seem that long since the call came for the Mayor’s message to be presented to the editor of the Break O’Day newsletter. Since Christmas there has been a tremendous influx of people into the Municipality bringing prosperity to the

many businesses that cater for the tourist trade. It is still a massive problem in St Helens that it is hard to get food early evening throughout the tourist season.

The two tourist bodies one in St Helens and the other at Fingal are working hard to build membership so they can both gain knowledge and seek ideas to enhance the vast potential for tourism that exists in the areas. The St Helens Precinct plan is under way with a very good committee that is being chaired by Councillor John Warren. This committee has the task of putting together the Hepper report into a working plan for the future.

The St Marys streetscape now has a working group to implement the $150,000 grant from the State Government, this is being chaired by Councillor David Clement with the help of a committee of dedicated local people.

The St Helens Barway has not developed far over the last few months, although the State Government has promised $500,000 and we are presently waiting to see if the Federal Government will match this amount. I find it hard to believe that the Federal Government prior to and after the last Federal election have been so negative towards this project. St Helens is the game fishing capital of Tasmania, and a major fishing port and deserves a better understanding by all politicians. It is a great pity that we are not a marginal seat in Lyons.

There have been some new staff come on board at Council over the last month or so, and we wish them a long and fruitful stay. One thing to happen is the engagement of Phillip Loone who can implement the settlement strategy

and he also has the capacity to develop the signs and parking policy into a working statement for the benefit of all business operators in the Municipality, this has been a long wait as far as I am concerned.

We have a new brewery in the area at White Sands just past Four Mile Creek. Well done Michael Briggs, I hope your drop of the good stuff keeps you very busy in the production field for a long time to come. This is just one of the many innovative things that will lift the profile of our area and I hope stimulates others to greater things. I believe the Council should at all times encourage people such as Michael to build on their dreams, one job created is a major boost at any time. There are quite a few people to thank for their innovative successes, opportunity is just around the corner.

The new dive centre at Binalong Bay is another fine achievement for the Bay of Fires area and a well needed activity for the adventure seeking people to enjoy.

The Australia Day Awards were another success with a very large crowd in attendance, well done to all of the people who received awards. Thanks again to the Suncoast Singers for their participation with this very important event. Thanks also to the Management of Tidal Waters for letting us hold the function in their fine establishment.

The rate payers that live and earn their living off the land have had a hard time of it over the past year, some rain has fallen in areas and alleviated some of the problems, but others are still in the grip of the drought. The problems associated with producing food in dry times make it hard on the rest of the community as the price inevitably goes up for the consumer. I hope the rains come for every one in the near future.

As a final comment, the water has to be good in our area as quite a few Council staff are contributing to the population growth of the country. To everybody, please drive and swim carefully as life is precious.

Robert Legge Mayor

In Brief ... Council News

Contents

2 Coming Events Council News

2 Natural Resources Management News

3 Corporate Services

4 Community Information

6 Works and Infrastructure

7 Development Services

8 Calendar of Events

8 Community News

notices. Please do not ignore any infringement notice received as significant additional penalties will apply once they are referred to the Monetary Penalties Enforcement Agency.

St Helens Sewerage Treatment PlantA contract dispute between the parties involved in the new sewerage treatment plant resulted in unfortunate delays in the plant being commissioned. Work has again commenced and a start up is expected mid year.

Tony Walker Acting General Manager

Water & Sewerage ReformsLocal Government is entering a period of change not seen since the amalgamation process in 1993. State Government has initiated reforms to the water and sewer sector managed by Local Government. Initially it appeared that a State Government agency would take over the sector however following extensive negotiations Cabinet has approved a Regional Council Ownership Model. Although Councils will own the company that manages the sector it will be taken entirely out of the hands of Council in all respects.

It has been further indicated that legislation will be presented to the Autumn session of Parliament with a desire for a transfer of assets and management early in 2009. Many issues of the proposal remain unresolved especially with staff resources, transfer of assets and financial arrangements. This decision will have a far

greater impact on smaller Councils such as Break O’Day as a significant proportion of our rate revenue arises from water and sewerage charges.

Monetary Penalties Enforcement ActThis Monetary Penalties Enforcement Act will result in new procedures for collection of infringement penalties. This will be a significant change in so far as it will no longer be necessary for Council to take legal action for non payment of infringement notices. Any person not paying an infringement fee after 28 days is deemed to be convicted of an offence. The Act commences on the 28 April 2008, however infringements issued after the 1 December 2007 can be collected through this Government Agency. The main areas where Council can issue infringement notices are building, dog and By-Law infringements. The legislation will also have implications for residents in respect to other infringements such as traffic and parking

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Coming Events

Following a decision of Council in 2007, a committee was formed to develop more appropriate zoning for dog access in coastal areas. The aim of the process is to provide a balance between

human and canine recreation, human health and safety, and the protection of sensitive coastal bird species, within the Municipality. The purpose of zoning is to confine impacts to certain areas while protecting other areas, and to minimise conflict between different beach users. The Committee

includes representation from the Parks & Wildlife Service, Birds Tasmania, community members, and Break O’Day Council and staff.

Maps of the proposed zones are available for public comment from now until Friday April 18. A consultation package including draft maps, background information, and a template for your comments, can be obtained by contacting Kate on 6376 7900, or from the website www.bodc.tas.gov.au under “Latest News”.

For many areas, no change is proposed from the current zoning. A few areas are proposed to have dogs prohibited; most of these are in more remote areas where there are high environmental

Natural Resource Management News

In 2008, Break O’Day Council will recognise the

achievements of members of the community,

including our young people, in natural resource

management.

Nominations are invited from individuals,

community groups or businesses who are active

in protecting and enhancing our Municipality’s

natural resources, including water, biodiversity,

land, atmosphere and/or coastal and marine areas.

An award of $1000 will be presented to assist the

winner in furthering their achievements. A wide

range of contributions will be considered, with

criteria for assessing nominations being that the

activity or project has a demonstrable public

benefit through the protection or enhancement

of Break O’Day’s natural environment, and that

it contributes to objectives of the local and/or

regional NRM Strategies.

The skills and achievements of local schools and

students in focussing on their local environment will

also be recognised through awards later this year.

Nominations are open from April 1st to 30th

2008. Further information and nomination

forms can be obtained from Kate on 6376 7900,

or from the Council website.

Dog Zoning on Beaches Project

School & Community Awards for Achievements in Natural Resource Management

values, or in summer at beaches with high human usage. The draft includes several new off-lead areas on beaches, with the aim of having an off-lead area accessible to each community.

St. Marys Gorse Field DaySunday 6th April 10am to 2:30pm, St Marys Community Hall

Guest Speakers, site visit and demonstrations, and the chance to discuss a coordinated approach to gorse management in the St Marys area. Contact Alison Hugo on 0488 677 727

New Holland Mouse Information SessionTuesday 15th April, 5:30 pm, St Helens Neighbourhood House.

Find out more about the New Holland Mouse, a threatened species which lives in coastal areas of Break O’Day, and a project which aims to improve our knowledge of these shy animals. Organisers are also seeking suitable properties on which to undertake small mammal surveys. For more information contact Todd Dudley on 6376 1049.

Conservation ExpoSaturday 26th April at Portland Hall, St Helens from 9am to 4pm

A range of government and non-government groups involved in conservation and natural resource management will be represented at an Expo hosted by the North-East Bioregional Network, which will include project displays, useful information and guest speakers.

Binalong Bay Weeding DaySaturday 14th June, 9:30 am

Come along to learn more about weed management and help restore the native vegetation along Binalong Bay foreshore. Contact Alison Hugo on 0488 677 727

NEWSFLASH!The new Break O’Day NRM Community Tool Trailer is now available for loan to community groups to assist with natural resource management projects. Conditions apply.

Contact Kate for more details or to make a booking.

Corporate Services

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Council is holding an auction of properties for unpaid rates. There are 14 vacant blocks currently up for auction.

These properties are being sold under section 137 of the Local Government Act 1993 which allows Council to sell properties with three or more years of rates outstanding. The owners of these properties can pay the rates up to 5pm on Friday the 6th June 2008 and the property will be withdrawn from the auction. Council may also withdraw a property at anytime for any reason.

These properties are to be offered by Halliday First National Real Estate on behalf of Council at a public auction on Saturday the 7th June 2008 at the Portland Hall (Cecilia Street, St Helens) starting at 11.00am.

A 10% deposit must be paid by the successful purchaser either by cash or bank cheque at the time of signing the contract. For further information on the auction and associated proceedings please contact Halliday First National Real Estate on 63 761 592.

Reserves will be set on the day of the auction.

Any prospective purchasers should ensure that they are fully aware of any restrictions under the Break O’Day Planning Scheme 1996 that may apply to these properties. Interested parties should contact Council on 63 767 900 for information and restrictions on specific properties.

Any other queries should be directed to Council’s Rates Officer, Andrea Gillies on 63 767 922.

Auction of Properties for Unpaid Rates

Tasman Highway, Seymour PID 6408883, C/T 208035/1

James Street, Mathinna PID 6415717, C/T 231538/8

High Street, Mathinna PID 2207574, C/T 205673/2

Lottah Road, Lottah PID 6799079, C/T 232686/8




The Flat, St Marys PID 2633135, C/T 117096/17

Dunn Street, Mathinna PID 6414589, C/T 209037/7






Community Information

Break O’Day Youth CouncilThe Break O’Day Youth Council meets on a regular basis to discuss ideas, issues and plan events for young people. Meetings are held every three weeks at the Council Chambers at 4pm and we invite any young people living in the Break O’Day Municipality to attend. The next meetings are:

21st April, 12th and 26th May, 23rd June, 2008.

For more information contact Cassie on 6376 5242

Display Of Goods For Sale On RoadwaysCouncil in conjunction with Tasmania Police and Crown Land Services will shortly be installing signs advising persons that the parking of vehicles and other goods for sale on the side of roads and public reserves is prohibited and that penalties will apply.

The main area of concern being the corner of the Tasman Highway and Jason Street at St Helens however other areas will be targeted if an issue arises. The side of roads and reserves are not “used car yards” and often the parking of vehicles compromises traffic safety and is unsightly.

Recognition of Community Contribution (Quarterly Award)Break O’Day Council has initiated a new quarterly award in recognition of the contribution that individuals and groups make within our community.

Nominations should be in writing (not less than 100 words) outlining the person or group who have demonstrated a strong commitment and dedication by contributing their time and skills to our community.

Applications should be sent to: Recognition of Community Contribution Break O’Day Council PO Box 21, St Helens, 7216 or emailed to: [email protected]

Nominations must be received by 5.00pm Wednesday 30th April, 2008.

Non-Emergency Phone Numbers

Tasmanian Ambulance Service 1800 008 008

Tasmanian Fire Service 1800 000 699

Tasmania Police 131 444

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Lorraine McGee

Sarah Madden

St Marys Sesquicentenary – St Marys Lions Club

Tom Bassett

Australia Day Award Recipients

Organisation Volunteer Award

St Marys Volunteer Ambulance UnitThis organisation was nominated for their outstanding service for not only their local community but when the need arises covering the St Helens and adjoining areas as well. The time and effort that these volunteers put in to assist those in need is amazing.

Citizen of the Year

Lorraine McGeeLorraine has been a very valuable asset to our community, a quiet achiever who has worked tirelessly for the people in our municipality. She is always there in person or at the end of the phone when needed and we, the community will miss her as she has returned to work in Launceston and we wish her well and hope that she comes back to visit us occasionally.

Young Citizen of the Year

Sarah MaddenSarah was nominated for her volunteer work with the St Helens branch of the Tasmanian Ambulance Service. She has completed 15,000 voluntary hours over a six year period. She has spent most of her weekends and holidays at home in St Helens and is regularly on call. While volunteering as an ambulance officer, she was undertaking study at the University of Tasmania and has recently graduated with Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery with Honours.

Community Event of the Year

St Marys Sesquicentenary – St Marys Lions Club This was a 2 day event celebrating 150 years for St Marys. The idea behind the weekend was to “reunite, reminisce and reflect on the past 150 years.

Individual Volunteer Award

Tom BassettTom was nominated for his volunteer work within the community. A few organisations which he has been part of if not the instigator are: Chamber of Commerce, Streetscape Committee, Founding member and treasurer of Break O’Day Business Enterprise Centre and Kids in Care Childrens Fund, just to name a few.

Addressing the Threat of the Long Spined Sea Urchin Department of Primary Industries and Water

Tasmania’s two most prised fisheries, southern rock lobster and abalone, are having their habitat threatened by the long spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii). The long spined sea urchin is native to NSW and was first observed in Tasmanian in the late 1970’s. In recent years large populations have begun to establish on Tasmania’s east and south east coasts due to an increase in warmer ocean currents.

In small numbers the urchin has little impact but when large numbers build up they overgraze seaweeds and algae on rocky reefs, changing these highly productive eco-systems to rocky barrens unable to support abundant marine life. These rocky reeks are an essential part of Tasmania’s marine ecosystem and are a key habitat for rock lobster and abalone as well as providing nursery areas for some scalefish species.

The Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI) has been monitoring the impact of the long spined sea urchin and the good news is that small-scale research conducted so far has shown these

barrens can be reversed. When urchin populations

were removed the algae and seaweeds returned

and within 18-months the rocky reef was

completely rehabilitated to its former state.

It is thought that the best way to control the

urchins will be a combination of measures to

reduce their numbers. Smaller sea urchins are

consumed by a range of different fish species

but large urchins, like the adult long spined sea

urchin, tend to be too much of a prickly problem

for many predators.

One animal that appears up to the task is large

rock lobsters. Research conducted so far shows

that large rock lobsters (135mm carapace length

and larger, which is 20-25mm above the current

minimum size) are the principal predator of adult

long spined sea urchins in Tasmania. It is thought

that by increasing the population of these large

rock lobsters that long spined sea urchin numbers

will be reduced to ecologically sustainable levels.

In 2008, TAFI will begin conducting research trials

in various locations off Tasmania’s east coast to

find out if large lobster may be able to manage adult long spined sea urchins in Tasmania. One area to be closed to fishing lobster and abalone will be in the vicinity of Elephant Rock, where research will begin in April 2008. “Experimental rock lobster will be translocated to the area and marked with distinctive tail punch marks as well as being injected with brightly coloured elsatomere. This colouration will be clearly visible at the articulation points of the legs. It will be illegal to take and possess any rock lobster marked in this manner even if they are caught outside of the area for duration of this research project. Once the project is completed the restrictions will be removed.

The funding for this research project was provided by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the project is supported by Department of Primary Industries and Water and the abalone, rock lobster and recreational fishing advisory committees.

For enquires regarding the project contact Robert Green on 03 6233 6208 or email

“To flush isn’t the end of the line” is a toolkit designed to educate homeowners on how to better manage their on-site sewerage facility and protect the environment. Mayor Robert Legge said the on-site waste water management system education toolkit has been developed by Workplace Standards Tasmania in consultation with the Local Government Association of Tasmania, Department of Health and Human Services and the Environment Division of the Department of Tourism, Arts and the Environment as a collaborative approach to protect the community health and the environmental health of our freshwater and marine waterways. Failing on-site waste water management systems, and in particular septic tank systems have been recognised as a possible factor contributing to the declining health of some of our waterways.

The kit helps owners identify what type of system they have, provides tips on how to keep their system working well and provides a form to record maintenance. The kit is available free to all homeowners in Break O’Day with on-site sewerage facilities. If you would like a kit, please contact Chris Hughes at Council and a kit will be forwarded to you.

To flush isn’t the end of the line

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It is unfortunate that a few individuals in our

community are responsible for causing damage

to Council facilities and spraying graffiti around

the St Helens area of late. This is obviously

disappointing for all of us and I would like to

encourage any resident who has information

regarding the possible offenders to come

forward to police at the St Helens Police Station

or phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with

the details. I am certain that our hard earned

money paid as rates can be better spent than

fixing vandalised infrastructure.

With the warm weather continuing, police would

like to remind motorists that the winter months

are fast approaching and with this comes wet

and slippery road conditions. I am pleased to

see a reduction in crashes over the summer

period and wish all of us to remain vigilant and

ensure vehicles are in a roadworthy condition

and that we all drive to the conditions. This

means turning on headlights earlier to increase

visibility, being more courteous to other road

users and slowing when the roads are wet. Any

matters of concern in regards to road safety can

be addressed through the Break O’Day Safer

Community Committee which meets regularly.

This is accessible either through the Break O’Day

Council or any Police station in the area.

On another matter, I wish to formally thank all those community members who assisted with the December search for a missing fisherman at Binalong Bay. The response from the public was immediate and afforded a valuable asset for Tasmania Police and State Emergency Service members in the search effort. In particular, the SES volunteers were continuously involved in searching the area for some weeks after the event. They are to be congratulated on behalf of all of us for their continuing efforts in assisting police with search and rescue events, plus responding to road accidents where rescue is required. There will be a volunteer’s drive in the very near future and I would encourage any person who wished to join the SES to contact the local coordinator. I am sure you would find the association personally rewarding.

I am contactable at the St Helens Police Station on 0363761122 if any person has matters of concern which I can assist with.

Shane LeFevre Divisional Inspector St Helens

Police Report

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Capital WorksGeorges River Bridge Work is now complete and maintenance work is now being undertaken

Colchis Creek Bridge Work is now complete and maintenance work is now being undertaken

Mangana Road BEBO Arch, all work complete

St Helens Main Street Work is now complete for this year except the kerbing in front of the Portland Hall.

Binalong Bay Road 80 metres of Armco railing has been installed near Colchis Creek.

Main Street, St Marys Footpath, kerbing and stormwater drainage works are well underway to help with the new fire station construction.

Cornwall Water Approx. 800 metres of new water main was laid to replace the supply line which was badly damaged in the bush fires.

St Helens Sewage Treatment Plant Works have recommenced now that the complex contract problems have been largely resolved. It is anticipated that the plant will be fully functional by June this year.

Scamander Water Supply Council is calling for expressions of interest for people to prepare estimates on the cost of supplying treated water to Scamander. If the project proves feasible this will be the first step which may result in a solution to this long standing problem.

Flood Damage – Some severe local flooding was experienced recently with damage to assets in:

• Four Mile Creek – bridge choked with logs

• Davis Gully Road – bridge choked with logs

• Upper Scamander Road – bridge choked with logs - water main washed out and broken

• Severe scouring and blocked drains on numerous coastal roads/streets

Maintenance WorksWork has been concentrated on the Capital Works Program and flood damage repairs but the crews have managed to carry out extensive road grading in the Mathinna Plains area, North Ansons and Upper Scamander.

Numerous other small maintenance tasks are underway in Parks & Reserves, roads/streets, water and sewerage, too numerous to list but includes extending culvert pipes in Thomas Street, Scamander to remove some long standing drainage issues.

Works PlannedSt Helens Sewage Plant – help to get it fully functional

Murray Street – complete planned kerb work

St Marys Main Street – Complete drainage work, new kerbing and new footpath between Cameron Street and Clive Street including access to the new fire station

Annie Street, St Helens – complete footpath and kerbing work

Circassian Street – Complete access to Medea Park footpath

St Columba Falls Road – replace second timber bridge

Gardiners Creek Road – Replace timber bridge at end of road

Binalong Bay Road – prepare estimates etc. to reconstruct road from Quail Street to Colchis Creek bridge

Reseals – complete seal works on previous bridge replacement jobs and several streets in urban areas as required.

Water Main ScouringDue to Council’s ongoing commitment to provide better water quality, maintenance is undertaken on a regular basis.

During these times you may experience pressure fluctuations and some discolouration in your water supply.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

St Helens Area

1st April 2008 14th May 2008

2nd April 2008 27th May 2008

15th April 2008 28th May 2008

16th April 2008 10th June 2008



13th May 2008 25th June 2008

Stieglitz Area


3rd April 2008 28th May 2008

16th April 2008 29th May 2008



1st May 2008 25th June 2008

14th May 2008 26th June 2008

Scamander Area

3rd April 2008 29th May 2008


1st May 2008 26th June 2008

15th May 2008

St Marys/Cornwall




14th May 2008

Fingal/Mathinna Area

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13th May 2008

Works and Infrastructure

Signage

Council continues to see the placement of

illegal signs especially on our roadways. Recent

amendments to the Land Use Planning and

Approvals Act have included specific provision in

respect to non approved signage on private land

as well as public land. Council officers have the

power to remove any non approved signs without

notification and are not liable for any damage

caused to property in removing the signs.

Council will under normal circumstances

undertake initial consultation with property

owners who have non approved signs on private

property however signs placed on roadways will

be removed without notification.

Council is also concerned with the placement of

temporary community type signs on public roads

and private land. There is a procedure under the

Planning Scheme for permission to be granted for

temporary signs, written advice is required which

is to include location of sign, sign details, period

of display, removal date and person responsible.

Council will where possible support the use of

this type of sign subject to it being tidy, placed

in a safe location as far as traffic and pedestrian

movement is concerned and where they are on

private land the consent of the owner. One of the

main concerns with this type of signage is the

failure to remove the sign immediately the event

is over. There have been occasions in the past

where community event signs have been

left weeks after the event has finished.

Council has also permitted once off private

signs especially advertising garage type sales,

please keep these signs to a minimum, consider

safety issues when placing signs and remove

immediately after the event.

Settlement Strategy

Council plans to review the existing settlement

strategy as the existing strategy is over 10

years old and is out of date. Since 1995 the

municipality has changed a lot with new people

coming to the areas to live, more houses being

built, businesses being set up in town centres

and industry locating in the municipality.

Council has conducted a preliminary round

of community consultation with Binalong Bay

residents and there will be more opportunities

for community input into the strategy as

the process unwinds. The initial round of

community consultation has identified the

importance of protecting neighbourhood

character and the need to ensure that new

development considers local values.

The Break O’Day municipality is remarkable

in its diversity of urban settlements and

environmental settings. Fingal, St Marys, Four

Mile Creek, Falmouth, Scamander, St Helens,

and Binalong Bay have a distinctive character.

Smaller settlements such as Welborough,

Ansons Bay, Mangana, Lottah and Goulds

Country also have an urban character.

Council is seeking further submissions from

the community about what they like about the

municipality, what they don’t like and what

they would like to see done. If you would like

to have a say on what happens on your patch

then please let us know. There will be two ways

in which you can make a submission. Firstly

you can make a submission by completing

the enclosed questionnaire and mailing these

submissions to council or by downloading a

submission form from councils web site and

sending these submissions to council.

The review of the settlement strategy is a large

job and the review will be conducted over a

number of stages. The review will consider the

existing capacity of residential areas, review

individual community characters of existing

townships and consider residential needs in

small and rural communities.

Council has appointed Phillip Loone who

is a town planning consultant to assist with

the review of the current strategy and then

completion of a new Settlement Strategy. Phillip

is returning home to Tasmania to live after

working as a strategic planner for the City of Port

Phillip, in Melbourne, for the past seven years.

The review will set broad parameters to guide

development in established and new urban

areas. The review will give recognition to

changes in the demand for residential, industrial

and commercial land uses and assess the

implication of these trends on the future social

and physical infrastructure. The strategy will

provide direction for the strategic location of

future residential, industrial, and commercial

land uses and associated major infrastructure.

The strategic plan covers all public and privately

owned land in the municipality and provides a

long term strategic planning framework for land

use, transport, infrastructure and environmental

management in the municipality.

The benefits of having an up-to-date

strategy is that it encourages the best use

and development of land from a regional

and local perspective. The settlement

strategy provides the context for private

and public investment in physical and

social infrastructure. When completed

the Settlement Strategy will;

• Provide direction on future land

use and development and provide

a framework, to enable decisions

to manage the placement of

infrastructure and land use towards

sustainable growth in the municipality.

• Set the context and parameters to

guide development within a strategic

planning framework to avoid conflict

and uncertainty with land use and

development.

• Identify the roles of urban centres and

the regional relationships between

these settlements.

• Determine if there is an adequate

supply of residential, industrial and

commercial land to meet future land

use demand.

• Identify how to protect neighbourhood

character in residential, industrial and

commercial precincts could be

improved through design.

• Assess the adequacy of physical

and social infrastructure and what is

needed to meet future requirements

• Assess the provision of public open

space and resolve how access, level

of use and safety could be improved.

• Develop an implementation plan

and determine priorities and the

way forward.

The new settlement strategy will set high level

principles and provide the strategic justification

for Council to control development and to

achieve preferred patterns of development that

are sustainable.

The settlement strategy will assess the adequacy

of infrastructure to sustain the rate of growth in

the municipality. It will also provide information

to assist with the location of future residential,

industrial and commercial land uses and

associated infrastructure.

Development Services

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Calender of EventsApril 2008 Date Event Contact

5th Rock’n’Roll with Suncoast Singers @ Portland Hall, St Helens – proceeds to Appin Hall Children’s Foundation

Mary-Anne Wadsworth

17th Targa Tasmania – Lunch Stopover, St Helens Esplanade Chris 6376 7900

19th “Early Hunting and Bush Survival”, Railyards, St Marys – 10am – 2pm - $5 entry – children under 12 free

Jim Haas 6372 2127

19th - 20th St Helens Game Fishing Club – Rally Days Anne Stevenson 6376 3631

24th St Helens Community Car Group Inc – Soup & Sandwich Luncheon Eric Pearson 0408 725 660

26th - 27th “We have been Framed” - Suncoast Gallery Art Exhibition – venue to be announced GraemeJoy

6376 1779 6376 1096

27th Motocross Club Race Day – Bar 20 Track Goshen Anne Franks Phone 6376 1380 a.h

May 2008 11th Round 4 Motorcycle Tasmania Motocross Championships – Bar 20 Track Goshen Anne Franks Phone 6376 1380 a.h

17th - 18th St Helens Game Fishing Club – Rally Days Anne Stevenson 6376 3631

25th Motocross Club Race Day – Bar 20 Track Goshen Anne Franks Phone 6376 1380 a.h


June 2008 7th - 8th St Helens Game Fishing Rally Days Anne Stevenson 6376 3631

15th Motocross Practice Day – Bar 20 Track Goshen Anne Franks Phone 6376 1380 a.h

21st Winter Solstice, St Marys – 4pm to 9 pm Grassy Bottom Regional Arts


Outreach Services Visiting the Neighbourhood House:Centrelink – visiting every 6 weeks

Launceston Community Legal Centre – visiting every 6 weeks

Laurel House (Northern Sexual Assault Service) – visiting every 4 weeks

Phone 6376 1134 for dates

Minding the MindersThursday 10 April, 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Do you care for a family member who has a diagnosis of dementia?

Are you a friend, son, daughter, sister or brother of someone with dementia?

If so, you are invited to an informal luncheon for information and support with Penny Clifford of Alzheimer’s Australia.

Information & bookings contact 6326 3488

Up and Running 60 & OverBeginning Friday 21 April

A free five week course which will enable Seniors to experience new activities in and around the Break O’Day area.

Funded by Positive Aging Small Grants Program Phone 6376 1134 for information and to book your place

First Aid for Women21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th May

(This free course is specifically for volunteers and unemployed women) Funded through TAFE Tasmania

Bookings phone 6376 1134

Information Sessions for Seniors (and their Carers)Tuesday 24 June

11.00am Get the Most Out of Your Medicines: The aim of this session is to encourage seniors to become more active in their health and well being by managing their medicines wisely and becoming confident in obtaining reliable information.

1.00pm Beyond Maturity Blues

The focus is on learning about depression and its treatments as well as ways to identify and prevent depression and how to support those with depression.

Phone 6376 1134 to book

Community News

Dates to remember:Neighbourhood House Week 12th – 18th May

Neighbourhood House and Volunteer Week Expo Friday 16th May 10.30 – 12.00

Morning tea with displays and information from local volunteer community groups.

Meet some of the volunteers and hear stories about how their lives have changed through helping others in the community and enjoy a delicious Neighbourhood House morning tea experience.

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