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MyPlace FilM and Photo Fest entries oPen 13 JulyCouncil’s popular MyPlace short film competition has been extended to include photography to capture the reasons why locals love “the place we live in”. Entries open from 13 July 2015 to 18 January 2016. Several categories and great prizes on offer.www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/myplace

laurieton’s christMas in July 25 JulyBold Street, Laurieton from 3.30pm to 7.30pm. Activities include food stalls, local entertainment, family-friendly activities and a visit from Santa. Come along and enjoy the CBD’s new marine-themed makeover. www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/christmasinjuly

Port Macquarie’s ultiMate trivia night 7 augustPort Macquarie Surf Lifesaving Club from 6.30pm. A Mayor’s Sporting Fund fundraiser to support local athletes in their pursuit of gold. Crazy sports attire/Rugby World Cup theme. Tickets available at The Glasshouse. www.glasshouse.org.au

caMden haven King oF the Mountain 17 augustAnnual five kilometre fun run to the summit of Laurieton’s North Brother Mountain organised by Camden Haven Surf Lifesaving Club. Teams and people of all fitness levels are welcome. Prizes for King, Queen, Prince and Princess of the Mountain and best dressed team. www.chslsc.com

ironMan 70.3 october 18A shortened version of the IRONMAN Australia event in May, attracting athletes from across the globe and offering vantage points across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/ironman70.3

2016 osMosis calendar launch october 18The Glasshouse from 10am. Winners of this year’s ‘Water for future generations’ themed photography competition announced and outstanding entries featured in the 2016 Osmosis calendar. Entries close 7 August. www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/osmosis

Port Macquarie oFFice Corner of Lord & Burrawan St Phone: (02) 6581 8111 Port Macquarie NSW 2444

WauchoPe oFFice High Street Phone: (02) 6589 6500 Wauchope NSW 2446

laurieton oFFice Laurie Street Phone: (02) 6559 9958 Laurieton NSW 2443

www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au

pmhc ListEning

Have you seen our ‘pmhclistening’ website? With updates on major projects and forums to discuss new initiatives, it provides an opportunity for you to have your say. We’d love to hear your feedback and ideas at www.pmhclistening.com.au

there’s a lot to celebrate from the 2014-15 financial year. council’s focus was firmly on financial and operational sustainability - and addressing

priorities identified by you.

The backbone of our operational plan was to deliver value-for-money services and maximise efficiencies in maintaining our assets and infrastructure, while progressing major new infrastructure projects.

More than $350,000 was spent on replacement and construction of missing footpath links throughout the Hastings and $2 million was invested in our sealed road maintenance program and improvements to high traffic roads such as Ocean Drive, North Haven and Hastings River Drive and Lake Road, Port Macquarie.

Completion of Loggy Creek Bridge, continuation of the Small Towns Sewerage Scheme and improvements to playgrounds and public spaces have also been enjoyed by residents and visitors to the area.

More than 600 hectares of land has been treated for invasive weeds, 4,800 students participated in our Beach Safety Education campaigns and Place Making initiatives have brought our communities together.

These achievements would not be possible without the support and invaluable feedback from our community.

Read more about our focus for 2015-16 in the Mayor’s Column over the page.

Your ratEs in action

communitYconnEct July 2015

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Newsletter

neW tiP ticKets Keep an eye out for your new tip tickets for 2015-16 enclosed with your rates. These tickets can be used at Council transfer stations and waste facilities at Cairncross, Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Dunbogan and Comboyne until 1 August 2016.

did you KnoW? We live in one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with our local government area’s population forecast to exceed 102,900 by 2036.

delivering in 2015-16The new financial year heralds a renewed commitment to getting the fundamentals right and providing value for money for the communities we serve. As outlined in the 2015-16 Operational Plan, key projects include:

> Stingray Creek Bridge> Multi-million investment in upgrading

local parks and reserves> Small Towns Sewerage Scheme in

North Shore, Comboyne, Long Flat and Telegraph Point

> Town Beach kiosk redevelopment> Cairncross waste facility expansion> New skate park at Wauchope> Clarence/Murray Street intersection

makeover> Houston Mitchell Drive rehabilitation> Comboyne Road, Hartys Creek Bridge> Sancrox Reservoir

For more details visit www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/operationalplan

The Laurieton Community

welcomes you, your family and

friends to join them in unveiling

some exciting new additions to

the community.

Where: Bold Street, Laurieton

Date: Saturday, 25 July 2015

Time: 3.30pm - 7.30pm

Activities: Food stalls, local entertainment,

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Tip tickets can be used to dispose of waste, green waste and any household junk materials

at Council transfer stations and waste facilities. Please refer to the maps on this form for the

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Loggy Creek Bridge

neW looK cbds

there’s exciting times ahead for Wauchope and laurieton, with both

towns embarking on makeovers to their cbds.

The facelifts to both towns are a direct result of our Place Making process and the efforts of enthusiastic community champions.

In Wauchope, decorative planter boxes constructed by Wauchope High School students have been installed in High Street, banners will soon be erected at the entrance to the CBD and plans are afoot for a mural and community noticeboard at the IGA Supermarket in Hastings Street.

Council is also developing an Urban Design Concept Plan that will pave the way for beautification and improvements to pedestrian safety, the streetscape and amenities such as footpaths, intersections and car parking.

Hundreds of residents shared their ideas at workshops and a pop-up shop in late May, and we look forward to further feedback when a detailed design goes on public exhibition later this year.

Meanwhile, Laurieton residents, business owners and school children banded together with Council on 21 June for a working bee to transform the intersection of Bold and Seymour streets with a marine-themed makeover.

The collaborative project included the installation of public art, planter boxes, street furniture and marine-inspired colours to create a vibrant heart of the CBD.

Special thanks go to Kendall Men’s Shed and Laurieton Men’s Shed members who created a dolphin-shaped seat and interactive boat seat, which have proved very popular.

The end result is the perfect space for the community to come together, and visitors to stop and soak up everything the area has to offer.

As well as brightening up the area and acknowledging the Camden Haven’s unique identity, the improvements are expected to attract more people to the area, increase foot traffic and have flow-on benefits for local businesses.

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thE maYorPeter besseling Last month, two important milestones were achieved, with the adoption the 2015-16 Operational Plan and Council’s Fit for the Future (FFF) submission to the state government.

The former sets a clear path for the new financial year, while the FFF submission outlines how Council would meet seven financial ratios that would have us deemed Fit for the Future, as defined by the state government.

Delivering the services within our community in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible remains Council’s firm focus.

On top of a $92 million works program, an additional $1 million will be invested in high traffic road resurfacing and rejuvenation projects.

Other notable inclusions following the operational plan submission phase include $500,000 for much-needed stormwater maintenance and $350,000 to undertake detailed investigation into a dual carriageway for Lake Road.

Council is also operating under a continuous improvement model, with a Services Review currently underway to lead the way in efficient and effective delivery of infrastructure and services.

To see what projects are planned for your area, visit www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/operationalplan

acreative space for your imagination is the best way to describe a new free-to-use facility known as the

‘imaginarium’ at Port Macquarie library.

Whether you want to record a song, make a video or tell a story, the studio features a wide range of recording equipment and software ideal for creative minds keen to experiment or groups wanting to preserve important events.

All library members have access to the Imaginarium’s range of tools - and the opportunity to create and capture digital content to your hearts content. The only limit is your imagination.

With too many features to list, equipment includes: studio lights and a green screen; microphones; video camera; controller/sequencer; Mbox Pro; 27 inch retina display iMac and; a suite of the latest recording and editing packages.

LEt Your imagination run wiLd

The initiative is funded by a state government Library Development Grant.

To book a session phone Port Macquarie Library on 6581 8755 or email [email protected]

reconstruction oF hastings river drive

a $6 million project to improve safety and traffic flow on Hastings River Drive is underway, with construction expected to commence during 2015. The

reconstruction of 450 metres of this busy arterial road, from Gordon Street to Aston Street, will benefit motorists, pedestrians and cyclists and ultimately improve traffic flow issues during peak times. The project to extend the dual carriageway will be undertaken in several stages and include rehabilitation work in Park Street. As regular users know, Hastings River Drive is a major arterial road providing direct access from the fringe of the CBD to the airport and Pacific Highway.

Laurieton

Wauchope

gloWing rePort For neW Waste service

residents have given fortnightly red bin collections the thumbs up in a recent

survey. Ninety-four per cent of households have opted to shift to fortnightly collection and 78 per cent of those surveyed said the ‘Choose Your Bin’ campaign has prompted a shift in household waste habits. Your feedback continues to guide ongoing waste education

and awareness campaigns. This includes the introduction of the free WasteInfo App to keep track of bin collection days, make the most of waste services and get waste sorted at home. We’ve also launched a series of educational videos providing helpful hints and a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to household green waste when it leaves the kerb. The videos, fact sheets and a link to the App can be found at www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/bins.

MaKe the sWitch to PaPerless

signing up to receive your rates and water instalment notices via email

is quick and easy. Just follow the links at www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/onlinerates. If you have any problems, please phone (02) 6581 8111 or email [email protected]. Once you’re set up, you can archive and view any future notices. You’ll also be saving paper and reducing your carbon footprint.

neW sPorts Field

in a huge boost for the Port Macquarie Hastings Hockey Association, planning is well underway for an international-size, synthetic multi-purpose pitch at Wayne Richards Park. The

new multi-use facility is part of an overall master plan for the hockey precinct and is earmarked for completion in late March 2016. Boosted by funding from a federal government Community Infrastructure Grant, the facility is expected to be an attractive drawcard for state carnivals and national training squads in the lead-up to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

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