Sergeant Richard introduced our Chair for the day Tracey.
Tracey acknowledge our guests Councillor Terry Landsberg and Les Pontin from the Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific (CalPac).
Richard jumped in for the International Toast River to acknowledge “all of the Bribie’s”
Thanks for the photos Dave
President Deborah delivered her report.
- Centaur Memorial - there was much appreciation from the families, and the attendees included a friend of Sister Savage from Toowoomba.
- Email from Dan - Rotary and the University of the Sunshine Coast Community Fund (RUSCCF) dinner is now 14 August.
Tracy introduced Councillor Terry, and remembers "last time" when he turned up in his work gear.
Terry acknowledged the Club's involvement in the remembrance of the Centaur
We are getting an extra two divisions for Council in 2028. They knew this was coming, and there is sufficient space in the new City Hall chamber.
Central Caloundra Central Master Plan.
Terry Acknowledged previous Councillor Tim Dwyer's work. 77 Bulcock St will be demolished next March to make way for the new Town Square.
August operational costs 9 to $10 million over budget.
August operational costs 9 to $10 million over budget.
Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade or CTCU as it is commonly known.
They require a Federal approval under matters of national environmental significance – something you would normally expect for the Barrier Reef. Prompted a call from the Premier. 100,000 vehicles per day going through the Caloundra roundabout. Alternative access to the CBD will provide some relief, and there will be another entry to the industrial estate without needing the roundabout.
The Wave & rail to Birtinya - there is a Transport and Main Roads shop next to Darryl's in Bulcock St Street - open Wednesday and some other time maybe.
Rail – 3500 workers. Costs $5b to Caloundra.
Rail – 3500 workers. Costs $5b to Caloundra.
Terry discussed the Bribie breakthroughs, and the proposed enlargement of the shipping channel to 20 m deep and 500 m wide – sand for sale anyone?
Dimond Head & Jellico Street seawalls.
TS Onslow – State Government grant.
Moffat Seawall and Place Plan.
Honey Farm.
Planning scheme back from state.
Development i.
The Sunshine Coast App.
TS Onslow – State Government grant.
Moffat Seawall and Place Plan.
Honey Farm.
Planning scheme back from state.
Development i.
The Sunshine Coast App.
Derek asked if the sea walls being built at Golden Beach where a "Band-Aid" solution. Terry noted that Bribie was national Park, and Council only had jurisdiction to the high water mark.
Tracey thank Terry for the informative talk.
Les Pontin spoke on his fifth year of sleeping out for the homeless on a piece of cardboard at the Mooloolaba beach this 19th of June.
Deborah will send a link to donate.
Reached $5000 last year but hoping for $6000 this time round.
Deborah will send a link to donate.
Reached $5000 last year but hoping for $6000 this time round.
Assistant Governor Greg Lee-Archer - 12th of June at CalPac - Saint Vinnies & homeless.
In a 6 km walk around Nambour, there were at least 33 homeless people, and the town was still recovering from the flooding of Petrie Creek. $10.5k last year
Directors reports
Bob reported on our exchange student in Japan – "letter"
Our incoming student Teresa from Chechnya is arriving on 8 July.
Tracey reported that Meridan State College needs casual bus drivers - need a current license.
Sergeant Richard and something about .. I can't read my writing here (probably a good thing) plus a plug for European Honey Bee Day
Pilates "starfish" story - do not try this at home.
Elaine – Polio is "always there" - Weekend Australian - Bill Gates - no Rotary/Polio mention. There have been two cases of polio in Papua New Guinea, plus in Gaza.