Councillor Report 13 February 2019
Category : General News
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 13 February 2019
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest
15 February Kilcoy Cares Book Launch “Inclusion”
25 February Toogoolawah State High School Student Leaders Investiture
Absolutely brilliant news that Linville will receive a $2 million water treatment plant. The construction of the plant is due to commence in July 2019 and be completed within a six-month period, subject to weather conditions. The funds have been budgeted by SEQWater and the plant will be larger, to house an improved water quality monitoring station and will draw water locally. Residents can keep up to date with the progress via the website www.seqwater.com.au/works
On a much sadder note, the devastation that has occurred in the northern and inland Local Government areas has been unprecedented. The catastrophic deluge event becomes absolutely unthinkable and unbelievable especially when listening to the Mayors of the affected areas speak on behalf of their communities. The impact of the unprecedented 1 in 500-year flood will carry economic, emotional, social, environmental, biosecurity, health and numerous challenges and consequences. In Australia, floods are the most expensive type of natural disaster.
Agenda Item # 35 Councillors’ Report (I attended)
24 January Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc. monthly meeting
26 January Australia Day Celebration & Awards Presentation
27 January Kilcoy Race Club – Australia Day Races
29 January Farming Ladies Day Out – Cormorant Bay
30 January Financial Assistance Grant Overview Meeting – Qld Local Gov. Grants Commission
30 January Brisbane Valley Kilcoy Landcare Group Meeting – Kilcoy
31 January Meeting with DTMR, Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce – Kilcoy Creek Bridge replacement
02 February Yowie parkrun Launch – Kilcoy
04 February 2019 Investiture – Kilcoy State High School
06 February Somerset Dam & District Progress Assn monthly meeting
07 February Brisbane Valley Heritage Trail monthly meeting – Esk
08 February Experience Somerset – Toogoolawah Condensery
08 February Opening Night – Get Your Aprons On – Kilcoy Art Society Inc.
10 February High Tea Fundraiser – Glamorgan Vale – Esk Show Society
11 February Lowood State High School – Parade & Leader Induction Ceremony
12 Tuesday Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting – Esk
The past three weeks have presented Somerset with very special occasions and celebrations. Events have been well attended with some being talked about for some time afterwards and in a very positive manner. Congratulations to all nominees of the various Australia Day Awards, to be nominated is a blessing and an honour, to being selected as the award bearer is a lifetime qualifying milestone. I particularly would like to acknowledge and thank Ms Kym Harrison for sharing her wearisome challenges in developing the Mt Kilcoy dairy and other rural aspects of her life. I would also like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment made by the Yowie parkrun committee. The committee organised a truly magnificent launch with 228 keen runners, joggers and walkers – Congratulations.
