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Cairns Regional Council e-news - Volume 14, 12 May 2016
Tobruk Memorial Pool to open Saturday
The Tobruk Memorial Pool will open this Saturday 14 May. Free entry will be available all weekend for visitors to sample new-look complex, which includes a 50m FINA-certified main pool; two 25m pools suitable for a range of programs and activities; a toddler splash play area; and the much-anticipated FlowRider artificial wave system. Olympians Chris and Melanie Wright will be among the first try out the new main pool, taking on some of Cairns’ budding swim stars in the FNQ Swimming Freestyle Skins Event and there will be the chance to meet Olympic gold medallist Brooke Hanson. Other activities include expert demonstrations on the FlowRider, inflatable water play for kids, entertainment and giveaways. The formal part of the day will start at 10am. Guests will be asked to turn their sights to the skies at 10.30am for a flyover by Mareeba’s War Birds.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS:
- 9.00am Gates open to public
- 10.00am Formal proceedings commence
- 10.20am Ben Roberts-Smith to give keynote address, perform official opening
- 10.30am War Birds Flyover
- 10.40am Official proceedings end
- 11.30am FNQ Swimming Freestyle Skins Event with Chris & Melanie Wright
- 12.30pm-5pm Meet Brooke Hanson; FlowRider demonstrations; DJ entertainment; inflatable water play; health & fitness activities; Learn To Swim sign-on; free entry all day
VC recipient to open pool
Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith will visit Cairns this weekend to open the redeveloped Tobruk Memorial Pool. Cpl Roberts-Smith's presence as the day's special guest will highlight the pool’s connection with Australia’s military history, which extends back to the mid-1950s, when the Rats of Tobruk Association wrote a letter offering to assist with the construction of a pool in Cairns. Other links with Australia's military history can be seen at the complex.
When to goThe pool will open to the public at 9am this Saturday 14 May. Regular winter hours will start on Sunday and will be as follows:
Extended summer hours start October 1 |
Ride the flowThe FlowRider wave-in-a-box system is expected to be the star attraction of the redeveloped Tobruk Memorial Pool complex. Free sessions will be available this weekend. After that, 30-minute sessions can be purchased at the pool for $12, with a discount for subsequent sessions on the same day (pending availability). One-on-one and group FlowRider lessons can also be purchased. See the Tobruk Memorial Pool Facebook page for more info. 
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Coming to the opening day? While on-site parking has been increased, it is limited. Please consider using public transport or car-pooling.
Dog rego onlineCouncil will shortly be sending out dog registration renewal notices. To streamline the process, you can:
If you have a new dog, or have recently moved to Cairns, you can register your dog online. 
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Batter-up at Walker Rd sports precinctThe brand new Walker Road Sporting Precinct is now operational, having recently hosted its first junior baseball and tee-ball games. Works on Stage 1A of the four-stage sporting complex is nearing completion. The initial $7.9 million stage includes batting cages, dugouts, scoring boxes and a clubhouse, along with an access road, parking, field lighting and drainage. Cairns Junior Baseball League are the first to call the Walker Road fields home, but they will soon have company, with Cairns Softball to shift to the new facility in September. Future stages of the Walker Road project include the addition of four multi-purpose rectangular fields and two ovals. |
New committees announced
Five committees will be established for the new term of Cairns Regional Council. Deputy Mayor Terry James will continue as Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee (previously known as Planning and Economic), of which all Councillors are members. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on the second Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise advertised, and are open to the public. Cr Richie Bates retains the Chair for Water and Waste and Cr John Schilling continues to lead the Infrastructure Services Committee. The previous Community Services Committee has been split into two separate committees, with Cultural Services coming under the guidance of Cr Linda Cooper and Sports and Community Service to be chaired by Cr Cathy Zeiger. Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller takes over leadership of the Governance Committee. All Committees other than Planning and Environment will meet publicly on the third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise advertised.
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Coming up...
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New path a win for residents
The long-awaited Stoney Creek Road path has been completed, following a lengthy campaign by local residents to get a safe off-road pathway. Residents first brought their request to Council nearly a decade ago but steep terrain and a narrow roadway delayed the project. Engineers devised a solution that involved a raised concrete path cantilevered over a retaining wall. The two metre wide path extends 920 metres along Stoney Creek Road east from Red Bluff Crescent, joining an existing off-road path that links with Caravonica and continues to Peace Lutheran College. Fencing has been installed in sections where the embankment drops away dangerously. See full story
Celebrate sustainabilityECOweek Cairns 2016 is on 27 May- 5 June. ECOweek is a week-long festival that showcases our region's commitment to the natural environment and the vital role it plays in our community wellbeing and economic prosperity. To register an event for the ECOweek program, submit the details online. To see events that are already registered, visit the ECOweek website. |
Foreshore upgradeCouncil has endorsed a Foreshore Improve-ment Plan for Yorkeys Knob. The plan proposes improved playground, picnic facilities, boardwalk, all-abilities beach access, landscaping, fitness stations and pathways. The $2.72 million plan will be funded over four years. View the full plan |
Botanic Gardens open day
Join us on May 29 for free guided tours, films, the Plant Doctor and information stalls to celebrate the National Botanic Gardens Open Day. Tours include bird watching, mangrove and nature walk, Indigenous plant use, the Chinese Friendship Gardens and, of course, the Flecker Botanic Gardens and Watkins Munro Martin Conservatory. Activities start at 8.30am and continue throughout the day. More information
Waste and recycling tour
If you've ever wondered what happens to your household waste once your bin has been emptied, join one of the upcoming free tours of Council's waste and recycling facilities. You will see how waste and recycling is processed and have the opportunity to learn more about how waste is managed in the region. There are three tours on 31 May, 2 June and 3 June. Seats are limited, call 4044 8352 to reserve your place.
