Tweed water working group considers options
January 25, 2010
The Tweed District Water Supply Water Augmentation Community Working Group (CWG) met for the second time last week (Monday 18 January) to consider four shortlisted options to boost the Tweed’s
water supply capacity to cater for population growth.
The CWG has been established to assist Tweed Shire Council select a preferred option from four shortlisted water supply augmentation options.
Council’s Director Community and Natural Resources David Oxenham said the meeting allowed the Community Working Group to progress past the preliminary and introductory phase of the process
and gave members the opportunity to delve into the issues of most importance to them regarding the water supply options.
“The Community Working Group was briefed on how a Multi-Criteria Analysis can be used to assist in the assessment and ranking of complex topics that cross environmental, social, economical and
governance issues such as those posed by the water supply options,” Mr Oxenham said.
Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre to be leased to private operator
January 21, 2010
TweedShire Council plans to lease the operation of the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) to a private operator from 1 July 2010 in order to minimise costs to ratepayers while maintaining the high level of service and programs the facility currently provides.
The swimming centres at Tweed Heads South and Kingscliff will continue to be operated by Council staff for the next two years.
At that time Council will consider if a different business model is required at those pools.
Brisbane-based consultants Strategic Leisure Group recently prepared a report for Council which reviewed the business models for operation of Council’s aquatic facilities.
Tweed Mayor distances council from Milne fundraising
January 20, 2010
Tweed Shire Mayor Warren Polglase moved at this week’s council meeting to distance the council from fundraising activities for Cr Katie Milne.
Friends and supporters of Cr Milne are holding fundraising activities to help her pay court costs for action she took in trying to prevent the Repco Rally Australia event going ahead last year.
Cr Polglase said Cr Milne incurred the costs as a private citizen, not in her role as a councillor.
The Mayor tabled a statement which he read to the meeting regarding the council’s position on the Repco World Rally Championship.
The statement is reproduced as follows:
Traffic Commander furious at latest examples of wild, drink driving
January 18, 2010
The Police Commander of Traffic Services, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, has expressed his outrage at the latest examples of reckless, drunken behaviour by young drivers on NSW roads over the past 48 hours, including two incidents on the Far North Coast.
Around 11.30am yesterday (Sunday 17 January), police were called to investigate reports of a car doing ‘burnouts’ in a skate park at Cabarita.
When officers arrived, they allegedly found the Nissan Pulsar parked inside the skate ramp area, just two metres from a group of young skateboarders.
The 28-year-old driver allegedly told police he had driven to the Tweed coast from Beenleigh in Queensland after a 13-and-a-half hour drinking session, in which he had consumed 20 ‘bourbon and cokes’ and a bottle of bourbon.
Two men come forward after girls allegedly approached – Banora Point
January 18, 2010
Two men have come forward and spoken to police after two teenage girls were allegedly approached at Banora Point, on the State’s far north coast over the weekend.
About 5.30pm on Saturday (16 January 210), two 13-year-old girls were walking home from Banora Point Shopping Village when they were allegedly followed by a van in Eucalyptus Drive.
The male driver allegedly attempted to entice the girls into the van. However, they drove from the scene after the intervention of an elderly couple who were walking nearby.
About 8am today a 22-year-old Pottsville man and a 20-year-old Kingscliff man presented themselves to Tweed Heads Police Station.
Alleged attempted abduction – Banora Point
January 18, 2010
Police are appealing for public assistance after two teenage girls were allegedly approached by a man at Banora Point.
About 5.30pm on Saturday (16 January 2010), two 13-year-old girls were walking home from Banora Point Shopping Village when they were allegedly followed by a van in Eucalyptus Drive.
The male driver allegedly got out of the vehicle and aggressively attempted to entice the girls into a distinctive dark blue van, with drawings or paintings of an orange jumping castle and stick-figure pictures of children on the side.
The man left the area after the intervention of an elderly couple who were walking nearby.
Public invited to comment on Tweed Shire water demand strategy
January 14, 2010
The future of the Tweed’s water supply has been the subject of a great deal of interest recently, with some confusion in the community about Tweed Shire Council’s approach to this important issue.
Council’s Manager Water Anthony Burnham explained that the council is planning for the Tweed’s future water supply using a two-pronged approach – supply and demand.
“The Water Augmentation project – which is currently under way with the assistance of the Community Working Group – is solely concerned with the supply side,” Mr Burnham said.
“How much water we consume has been the focus of the ongoing demand management side.”
Man arrested after neighbourhood dispute – Tweed Heads
January 13, 2010
A man will face Tweed Heads Local Court after an overnight neighbourhood dispute.
About 11.30pm, police were called to Sunset Boulevard at West Tweed due to an ongoing neighbour dispute.
After quelling the dispute initially, police were called back to the street after further noise complaints were made.
While they were in the street the officers were approached by a man, who allegedly yelled threats towards police as he came towards them.
He was arrested and taken to Tweed Head Police Station where he was charged with intimidation.
The 32-year-old male is to appear at Tweed Heads Local court on 1 February 2010.
Tweed Citizen of the Year announced on 26 January
January 13, 2010
The Tweed’s towns and villages will once again display their Aussie pride at a range of official and local ceremonies and entertainment planned for Australia Day 2010, 26 January.
The Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee will host this year’s official event at Burringbar, with the program commencing at 11am.
The official Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards for 2009 will be presented by the Tweed’s Australia Day Ambassador Glenn Sargeant and Tweed Shire Australia Day Committee Chairman Don Beck.
These include Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year, an Arts and Cultural Award, sporting awards, Community Event of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
Australia Day Tuesday 26 January 2010 Tweed Shire Event Program
January 13, 2010
BURRINGBAR (MAIN SHIRE EVENT)
Burringbar Primary School, Multifunction Area, Burringbar
PROGRAM
10.30am (NSW Time)New Citizens to register at front desk
11am Official Program
Welcome by the Tweed Shire Australia Day
Committee Chairman, Don Beck
Welcome to Country by Aunty Kath Lena
Australia Day Dedication by Rev. Andrew Unwin
Representative of Sponsor, Woolworths Ltd
Introduces Australia Day Ambassador
Mr Glenn Sargeant OAM
Address by Tweed Shire Australia Day Ambassador
Address by Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot
Address by State Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest
Address by State Member for Lismore, Thomas George
Don Beck and the Ambassador present
Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards 2009
Don Beck introduces Cr Warren Polglase,
Mayor of Tweed Shire
to conduct the Citizenship Ceremony
Oath or Affirmation by new Citizens
Presentation of the Citizenship Certificates
National Anthem
12.30pm Opportunity to take photos for new Citizens and Australia Day
Awardees with Mayor, Australia Day Ambassador and Parliamentary
Members
Refreshments
