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Volunteers officially thanked for their time
Posted 16th May 2012
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About 30 Burdekin Tourism Association volunteers were officially thanked for the time they put in to help visitors and promote the region this morning.
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About 30 Burdekin Tourism Association volunteers were officially thanked for the time they put in to help visitors and promote the region this morning.
Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Bill Lowis said volunteers were the backbone of many organisations in the Burdekin.
“The theme for National Volunteer Week 2012 is Volunteers – Every One Counts and this sends a strong message to existing volunteers that they are valued,” he said during the morning tea at Pantry Door.
“Thank you to each and every one of you that volunteer for the Burdekin Tourism Association. Your dedication and commitment in providing visitor information services in Ayr and Home Hill is greatly appreciated.”
Cr Lowis said some volunteers went out of their way to help stranded tourists during the floods earlier in the year.
“I know there were a few residents who took in backpackers who were stranded in the Burdekin during the floods,” he said.
“These people went out of their way to help our young visitors, many who were living in their cars, by offering them a place to sleep.
“I am aware that these residents have since received letters of thanks from their guests.
“It is this sort of welcoming attitude that is drawing backpackers to the Burdekin from the world over.”
One of those who opened their homes to stranded backpackers was Burdekin Tourism Association president Ross Gambino.
Mr Gambino also thanked the volunteers for their time and dedication.
“Without our volunteers, there would be no one to guide tourists around the Shire,” he said.
Nationwide, volunteers contribute more than 700 million hours of community service in health care, heritage and arts, environment conservation, emergency services, education, social justice and sports.
Sharpai Cross – Impounded – Burke Street South Ayr – Ayr – 15/05/2012
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Date of Entry
-15/05 /12.
Breed and Colour
- Sharpai cross - Tan.
Impounded / Surrendered
- Impounded.
Location Found
- Burke Street South Ayr - Ayr.
Sex
- Female Entire.
Date of Exit
- 22/05/12.
Suitable for Rehoming
- No.
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Date of Entry
-15/05 /12.
- Breed and Colour
- Sharpai cross – Tan.
- Impounded / Surrendered
- Impounded.
- Location Found
- Burke Street South Ayr - Ayr.
- Sex
- Female Entire.
Date of Exit
- 22/05/12.
- Suitable for Rehoming
- No.
6 x Domestic Kittens – Surrendered – Mackenzie Street Pound – Ayr – 15/05/2012
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Date of Entry
-15/05 /12.
Breed and Colour
- Domestic Kittens - 4 x Male, 2 x Female - Ginger, Ginger and White, Grey and White, Tabby.
Impounded / Surrendered
- Surrendered.
Location Found
- Mackenzie Street Pound - Ayr.
Sex
- 4 x Male and 2 x Female.
Date of Exit
- 21/05/12.
Suitable for Rehoming
- Yes.
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Date of Entry
-15/05 /12.
- Breed and Colour
- Domestic Kittens – 4 x Male, 2 x Female – Ginger, Ginger and White, Grey and White, Tabby.
- Impounded / Surrendered
- Surrendered.
- Location Found
- Mackenzie Street Pound – Ayr.
- Sex
- 4 x Male and 2 x Female.
Date of Exit
- 21/05/12.
- Suitable for Rehoming
- Yes.
Public Notice – Bitumen Reseals in the Home Hill Area
Posted 15th May 2012
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Council will be undertaking bitumen reseals on the following roads in the Home Hill Area on Thursday 17th May 2012, commencing at 6.00am
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Council will be undertaking bitumen reseals on the following roads in the Home Hill Area on Thursday 17th May 2012, commencing at 6.00am.
Bojack Road, Darveniza Road, Iona Road, Kirknie Road and Koolkuna Road.
Residents are requested to have their vehicles parked away from the roadway as far as practicable to avoid bitumen overspray.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Public Notice – Bitumen Reseals in the Ayr Area
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Council will be undertaking bitumen reseals on the following roads and streets in the Ayr area from Friday 18th May to Saturday 19th May 2012 commencing at 6.00am daily
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Council will be undertaking bitumen reseals on the following roads and streets in the Ayr area from Friday 18th May to Saturday 19th May 2012 commencing at 6.00am daily.
Barr Street, Beach Road, Cacciola Road, Chippendale Street, Ferguson Road, Kennedy Street, Kilrie Road, Parker Road, Peggy Bog Road and Rita Island Road.
Residents are requested to have their vehicles parked away from the roadway as far as practicable to avoid bitumen overspray.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
For further information please or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Public Notice – Railway Street
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Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen widening will be commencing on Railway Street between Burke Street and Cameron Street
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Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen widening will be commencing on Railway Street between Burke Street and Cameron Street, commencing Wednesday 16th May 2012, for approximately four weeks, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed under traffic, where possible, with the likelihood of reduced trafficable widths during construction. Traffic movements may be reduced to one lane at a time during working hours.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Power failure cuts water supply to Ayr and Brandon
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A power failure left residents in Ayr and Brandon without water for approximately 40 minutes this morning.
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A power failure left residents in Ayr and Brandon without water for approximately 40 minutes this morning.
Burdekin Shire Council Operations Manager Wayne Saldumbide said a power failure at Nelsons Lagoon pumping station and the concurrent failure of a high lift duty pump at the South Ayr Water Treatment Plant had interrupted water supply to the towns.
“The initial outage was a power failure at the Nelsons Lagoon pumping station, which supplies water to the Ayr Water Tower, at 9.15am,” he said.
“Once the water level at the Ayr water tower drops to a certain level, the telemetry system calls for additional supply from South Ayr Treatment Plant, but the South Ayr pump did not respond, resulting in loss of supply.
“Supply was restored back to the towns by 9.55am.”
Mr Saldumbide apologised for any inconvenience caused by the loss of water supply.
“We are investigating each element of the system that contributed to the loss of supply and will be implementing additional measures to avoid any similar failure in the future,” he said.
Border Collie – Council contacted – Patrica Road – Ayr – 14/05/2012
Posted 14th May 2012
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Date of Entry
-14/05 /12.
Breed and Colour
- Border Collie - Black and White.
Impounded / Surrendered
- Member of public contacted council, being housed at private address.
Location Found
- Patricia Road Ayr.
Sex
- Male, Entire.
Date of Exit
- 18/05/12.
Suitable for Rehoming
- Yes.
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Date of Entry
-14/05 /12.
- Breed and Colour
- Border Collie – Black and White (NOT MILO).
- Impounded / Surrendered
- Member of public contacted council, being housed at private address.
- Location Found
- Patricia Road Ayr.
- Sex
- Male, Entire.
Date of Exit
- 18/05/12.
- Suitable for Rehoming
- Yes.
Bull Mastiff Cross – Impounded – Bowling Green Street – Brandon – 12/05/2012
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Date of Entry
-12/05 /12.
Breed and Colour
- Bull Mastiff cross - Brindle and White with Red cord (possibly chained and broke free).
Impounded / Surrendered
- Impounded.
Location Found
- Bowling Green Street Brandon.
Sex
- Male, Entire.
Date of Exit
- 18/05/12.
Suitable for Rehoming
- Yes.
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- Date of Entry
-12/05 /12.
- Breed and Colour
- Bull Mastiff cross – Brindle and White with Red cord (possibly chained and broke free).
- Impounded / Surrendered
- Impounded.
- Location Found
- Bowling Green Street Brandon.
- Sex
- Male, Entire.
Date of Exit
- 18/05/12.
- Suitable for Rehoming
- Yes.
AirScour equipment delivering cleaner water
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Brandon residents will be next to see a difference in their water supply when the water main and residential mains are cleaned next month.
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Brandon residents will be next to see a difference in their water supply when the water main and residential mains are cleaned next month.
Burdekin Shire Council Operations Manager Wayne Saldumbide said the 300mm diameter trunk main to Brandon would be scoured on June 27 and then the AirScour team would start cleaning the Brandon residential mains.
“The AirScour equipment being used to clean the distribution and reticulation mains is delivering encouraging results,” he said.
“We have completed the South Ayr area and are currently working in an area bounded by Railway, Mackenzie, Lynch and Queen streets and the feedback we are getting is that there is a difference in the water quality.
“We have noticed a drop in the number of complaints about dirty water since the program started.”
Mr Saldumbide said residents and businesses would receive notification in their letterbox a week prior to scouring work being done on water pipes in their street.
“Any blocks that have businesses in them will be done on Sundays to minimise water interruption and loss of trade,” he said.
The water supply will be disconnected at each household meter in the section being treated to ensure no deposits from the scouring process enter household supply.
Scouring works will be conducted between 8.45am and 3.30pm to avoid disruption to working people and parents with school-aged children.