Council Connections - 3 October 2024

September 2024 General Meeting Update and Expressions of Interests

September 2024 General Meeting Update

At its General Meeting held on Tuesday 24 September 2024, Council:

• Adopted the General Waste Vouchers Policy and repealed the Green Waste Vouchers Policy. This follows the 2024-2025 Fees and Charges effective from 1 July 2024 which introduced two vouchers per household for free disposal of domestic waste and free dumping of domestically sourced green waste;
• Approved funding as part of the Community Grant Program for the Tropical North Showjumping Club Inc for the Off The Track Spectacular to the value of $3,000 (excl GST); and
• Approved the Development Application for Material Change of Use at 49 Five Mile Road Braemeadows. The proposal is for the construction of an aquaculture facility for the propagation of lotus flowers.

Other updates from the General Meeting include:

• The Annual Review of Council's Grant Program. In 2023-2024, Council approved 26 funding applications to support youth achievements, community activities and regional economic development; and
• Endorsement of the updated Reef Guardian Action Plan 2024-2028. The action plan aligns with the long-term outlook for the reef by addressing key threats such as climate change, coastal development, land-based run-off, impacts of water-based activities and conservation of historic and cultural heritage.

Bike Shed for Ingham - Request for Support

selectability, one of North Queensland's largest NDIS providers of mental health and suicide prevention services, is planning to establish a Bike Shed in Ingham.

The Bike Shed will offer a community space for bike related activities like group rides, repair workshops, and social gatherings over coffee, all aimed at enhancing mental wellbeing. Bikes will be provided for those in need, and participation is free.

A survey is currently open to gather community input, which will support selectability's application for funding through the Queensland Mental Health Commission's Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant.

Consolidated survey results will be presented to the Commission as part of the application.

To take part in the survey, please visit https://bit.ly/4dsAkVp.

For further information, please visit www.selectability.com.au.

Regional Place Activation Program Expressions of Interest Now Open

Calling all regional and remote Queensland creatives, collectives, and small business owners!

The Regional Place Activation Program Expression of Interest is now open.

Hinchinbrook is currently negotiating to activate vacant spaces as part of our ‘DIY’ Renew Projects.

Have you got a creative idea you’d love to showcase?

Part of a community group or collective eager to bring events back to the main street?

A small business owner in search of a shopfront?

While the Renew model offers a rent free space, you must consider the additional costs and commitments associated with running a creative space in a Renew Project.

Each space is offered on a 30 day rolling licence which means you must be quick to activate the space, take a risk, use your imagination and consider how best to present your idea with minimal permanent fit out and maximum creativity.

For further information or to apply, please visit https://bit.ly/3BpHzQF.

The Regional Place Activation Program is a Queensland Small Business Commissioner's Office and Renew Australia partnership.

Thorsborne Trail Guided Tours Expressions of Interest Now Open

The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation are inviting experienced operators to partner with the Bandjin and Girramay peoples, Traditional Owners of Hinchinbrook Island National Park, to provide four-day, three-night guided tours along the Thorsborne Trail.

This exclusive opportunity offers a cultural and immersive hiking experience, with group camping access along the trail.

Operators must demonstrate environmental and cultural competence and experience working with First Nations communities.

Expressions of Interest close 4.00pm Tuesday 15 November 2024.

For further information or to submit a proposal, please visit QTenders website https://bit.ly/3BrafsG.

Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities

Keep up to date with opportunities available through Council by visiting the Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page on Council’s website.

Current opportunities include:

• HSC 24/04 - Pappins Road Insitu Stabilisation and Seal - Tender closes 2.00pm Friday 11 October 2024; and
• HSC 24/02 - Dungeness Commercial Jetty - Design and Construct - Tender closes 2.00pm Monday 21 October 2024.

Should you require further information, please visit Council's website, Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page.

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