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WELCOME to the Pullenvale Ward March E-newsletter
A message from Margaret,
I am delighted to announce that the Bellbowrie Pool will partially reopen from next
Saturday 5 March. The public can be assured that the pool water quality will be safe as a microbiological
water test has been conducted to ensure bacteriological test results are satisfactory.
Given the
initial estimate was that the complex would not reopen this summer this has been a mammoth effort on the
part of Council officers and lessee Vlad Fodor and I thank them for their hard work. The pools have been
repaired and are ready to go but the reception area and kiosk will not be operational due to the extensive
damage. I would like to acknowledge the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, CSIRO Pinjarra Hills, Aquapure
and Trisleys for their help in the clean up efforts as well as the many selfless locals who volunteered
to lend a hand.
Vici Australia, Royal Life Saving and Austswim have generously donated learn to
swim and pool equipment as the pool's existing stock was lost in the floods.
The Moggill/Bellbowrie
Neighbourhood Plan has been delayed as a result of the flood. It is important that you have your
say about the future of our suburbs. Please refer to the article below.
Margaret
de Wit
Councillor for Pullenvale Ward
Chairman of Public and Active Transport
BELLBOWRIE POOL REOPENS 5 MARCH
(Cr
de Wit and Vlad Fodor at the recently restored Bellbowrie Pool)
- Temporary entrance
as reception area and kiosk extensively damaged
- Open daylight hours only - flood lighting damaged
- Toilets and change rooms available
- Parts of the complex fenced off because of damage
For further information, see "Message
from Margaret"
Moggill/Bellbowrie District Neighbourhood Plan
Following the January flood event, Council have reviewed the draft Strategy
for the Moggill/Bellbowrie District and have made changes to the extent of the area to be classified as
Low-medium Density Residential (LMR) around the Bellbowrie Shopping Centre. The area to the north and
to the south of the plaza (Birkin Rd and Sugarwood St) have been removed from the proposed LMR area (ie
they will remain Low Residential). The area to the west of the plaza, on the western side of Moggill Road,
will continue to be recommended for change to LMR.
The reviewed Strategy also clearly states that
flooding will continue to inform all planning undertaken by Council, and that as new information about
the types of flooding (river, creek, storm, overland flow, etc) come to light, Council will continue to
use this to further inform planning outcomes.
The 'talk to a planner' event will be on 9
March, 5 to 7:30pm at St Catherine's Church, 3346 Moggill Rd, Moggill. The consultation period
will run until 25 March.
An updated, reprinted Draft Strategy will be delivered to all residents
and land owners shortly so keep an eye on your mail.
4 March - Brookfield Showgrounds, Brookfield
TOY STORY 3
Woody,
Buzz and the whole gang are back, as their owner Andy prepares to depart for college. The Brookfield Show
Society and the Brookfield State School P&C will also be holding their Burger Bun so come along and
enjoy a burger and movie under the stars! Where: Brookfield Showgrounds, 550
Brookfield Road, Brookfield When: Friday 4 March with food from 6.15pm, movie starts
at 7pm.
19
March - Booker Place, Sugarwood St, Bellbowrie
DESPICABLE ME
Gru
is planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon but has
just met his greatest challenge: three little orphaned girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes who see something
that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. Sausage sizzle by the Moggill Girl Guides, who are fundraising
following the recent floods so be sure to come along and support them. Where:
Booker Place, Sugarwood St, Bellbowrie When: Saturday 19 March with sausage sizzle
from 6pm, movie starts at 6.45pm.
Bellbowrie News and Post Office is now operating
temporarily from a demountable building at Booker Place, 89 Birkin Road, Bellbowrie (beside
the Moggill Girl Guide Hut, opposite Conebush Crescent). Darryl and Monika can be contacted on 3202 7206
or HomeDelivery@Bellbowrie.NSNews.com.au
What's available:
- EFTPos
- ExpressPost satchels and envelopes
- Instant Scratch It's
- Newspapers
- Packaging
- ParcelPost satchels
- Phone cards
-
Prepaid envelopes (except C5)
- Stamps
- Stationery (with more stored offsite)
Heritage Building Society - Bellbowrie Branch
In a letter to members
on 10 February, 2011, The Heritage Building Society advises of uncertainity with when their Bellbowrie
Branch will reopen. The closest branches for residents are:
- Karalee Shopping Village, Junction
Rd & Langlands St, Karalee
- Mt Ommaney Centre, Mt Ommaney
- Indooroopilly Shopping Centre,
Indooroopilly
- Forest Lake Village, 235 Forest Lake Blvd, Forest Lake
The closest Heritage
ATM's are located at Karalee Shopping Village, Mt Ommaney Centre and Redbank Plaza. Members also have
access to Westpac and St George ATM's free of direct charge fees (excluding ATM's at BP Service Stations).
Please call 13 14 22 for further information.
Since our last update,
we are aware the following business have resumed operating:
Chelc's Beauty Creations
(Nails)
Tel: 07 3202 8983
Mob: 0412 068 171
Dr John Cox
Mt
Ommaney Family Clinic (second practice)
Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre (Target end - entrance via Terry
White Chemist)
Phone: 3715 6955 (old number has been diverted for now)
Ray White Real
Estate
163 Beaufort Crescent, Moggill
Tel: 3202 6777
Email: raywhitebellbowrie@ozemail.com.au
Rix
Computers (see http://www.rix.net.au/)
They are operating from a local premises and can be
contacted via their website or via:
Phone: (07) 3114 2401 or (07) 3202 5833
Fax: (07) 3202 5844
Thai Yes Indeed Restaurant
(Temporary Food Stall)
Bellbowrie Shopping Plaza, 37 Birkin Road, Bellbowrie
Lunch 7 Days
11.00
am to 2.30 pm
Dinner 7 Days
5.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Phone: 3432 9096
For the complete business list, please visit my website here. For the Bellbowrie Coles shuttle service, click here.
INSURANCE
ADVICEQueensland Legal Aid are offering free legal advice for flood insurance matters.
Please contact them on 1300 651 188 or visit their website.
Caxton Legal Centre will provide free legal advice for anyone who needs to submit an insurance claim or
needs advice on flood related matters. Please visit them on Wednesdays between 12:30pm to 2:30pm at the
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre, Thallon Street, Sherwood. The Insurance Council of Australia is
offering to assist to cut through the red-tape of any insurance company that is delaying the assessment
and processing of flood insurance claims. Please call 1300 728 228 or visit their website. If
your claim has been rejected and you are concerned the assessment has not been fair, you can contact the
Financial Ombudsman Services for a free independent review. Please contact them on 1300 780 808 or visit
their website.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
St Vincent de Paul are offering disaster flood relief
grants which are not means tested for items such as white goods, rental bonds, home repairs, temporary
motel accommodation and removal of furniture. For food, furniture or clothing assistance, please phone
the St Vincent de Paul Helpline on 3010 1096.
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY RECOVERY REFERRAL & INFORMATION
CENTREOffering lodgement and follow up of State Government and Premier's Disaster Relief
Appeal grant applications, emotion and support services and assistance with exploring accommodation options.
GoPrint Building, Unit A, 371 Vulture Street, Woolloongabba. Open Monday - Friday - 9am-5pm and Saturday
9am - 1pm. PREMIER'S FLOOD APPEAL
If you have been affected by the Queensland
floods, you may be eligible to apply for funds from the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal. Application
forms can be downloaded here
or call 180 22 66 for further information. Please note these applications close 31 March 2011. You
may also be eligible for other Government support. Please call the Queensland Department of Communities
Disaster Recovery Line on 1800 173 349.
FLOOD BUILDING ADVICEHave a look here
for the Brisbane City Council fact sheet which provides advice to residents about Council approvals for
repairs or to rebuild after a house after a flood, including renovations, plumbing and pool fences. Discounts
are available on application fees for some flood affected properties so check with Council to see if you
are eligible by phoning 3403 8888 or email dafloodenquiries@brisbane.qld.gov.au
for any enquiries. Building Services Authority are offering free building advice seminars for homeowners
and contractors. Please call 1300 272 272 or email bsaseminars@bsa.qld.gov.au
to reserve your place.
PONTOONS
For those residents wanting
to replace pontoons damaged during last month’s floods, you may not require Council approval. Under
an exemption negotiated with the State Government, you will be able to repair damaged pontoons to the
same specifications as the original pontoon without any approval. The exemption only applies to
lawful pontoons damaged during the flood events of December 2010 and January 2011 that were originally
constructed under the relevant Council and State Government codes and regulations. While Council
approval is not required for repairing, replacing or temporarily replacing damaged pontoons, residents
must advise Council of their intentions. If you want to change the location or dimensions of a
pontoon, you must obtain the relevant approvals from Council; Council will fast track these applications
as part of its commitment to flood recovery. Click here
for Council's fact sheet on restoring or replacing a private pontoon.
Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 6 March. Since its inception
in 1990, Clean Up Australia Day has become the nation’s largest community-based environmental
event.
To find out the locations of Council’s identified clean up
sites, click here
or go to the Clean Up Australia Day website at www.cleanup.org.au
With a rainy
weather overload to the start of the year, works are underway to repair the road surface at the culvert
which will result in a concrete surface. Whilst these works are occurring, Rafting Ground Road at the
culvert will remain open to traffic with traffic controllers and temporary traffic lights. These works
are estimated to take three (3) months to complete - weather depending.
If you would like further
information, the project team can be contacted on 1800 884 681 or roadactionprogram@brisbane.qld.gov.au
For some fun and relaxation come along to Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day
at the Kenmore Anglican Church. A good time is guaranteed with great food, wine and Jazz 'n' Jive music
as well as children's activities including pancake races!
When:
Tuesday 8 March
Time: 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: The
Courtyard, Kenmore Anglican Church, 1036 Moggill Road, Kenmore
The
renowned Kenmore Anglican Shrove Sausage Pancake will again be a speciality!
Savoury
and sweet pancakes and crepes will be on offer with a variety of gourmet fillings and toppings. Beverages
and fresh fruit and ice cream also available.
I am always happy to help out local community groups who are running events in the area. If you
are a member of a group that is holding an event or know of one coming up please advise my office. I will
place it on my Community Calendar to help promotion.
Floods - have they "got" to you? (Stilling the Inner Storms of Grief
and Loss). This Community Workshop is brought to you by Sue Vos to help you cope - 10 March -
details
Author Talk - Meet Hugh Lunn - 5 March - details
There are a number of regular events held within the Ward too,
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