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Councillor Pauline Young Division 12

Councillor News

Community Update

July 2022

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City of Gold Coast Grants Programs

The City of Gold Coast’s Grant Programs support eligible community organisations to deliver projects that benefit the whole city by being accessible by and benefitting a large number of Gold Coast residents.

For details on all Programs on offer visit the City’s website.
https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/.../City-wide-Grants...

Applications for the City-wide Grants Program and the Catchment & Citizen Science program are now open and will strictly close on 31 July.

No late applications will be accepted.

Please note: Projects that provide a local or divisional benefit may be eligible for consideration through the Discretionary Grant Program (opening 1 August 2022).

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2022 My Neat Street

Is your street pretty neat?

My Neat Street recognises streets of exceptional upkeep and the valuable contribution of residents who keep their property and street looking its best, helping the Gold Coast to be a safe and enjoyable place to live and visit.

Nominate your street today to be recognised as a neat street and you could win a $100 voucher!

Visit http://cityofgoldcoast.com.au/myneatstreet.

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Artbox 2022

πŸ‘€ Have you spotted new artwork installed to traffic signal boxes located at:

β€’ Intersection of Sunshine Boulevard and Surfers Avenue, Mermaid Waters, by artist Emma Van Zaane.

β€’ Intersection of Sunshine Boulevard and Melody Street, Broadbeach Waters, by artist Imogen Sartain.

The artwork reduces opportunities for graffiti vandalism and helps to beautify the area.

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Property Identification

Handy tips from Queensland Police Service

Marking and recording your property helps deter theft and also provides proof of ownership of your valuables. By marking and recording your property, you can assist police in identifying and returning stolen property to its rightful owner.

Property you should identify

Inside your home
β€’ Televisions β€’ Audio and stereo equipment
β€’ Computers/laptops/printers β€’ Cameras β€’ Musical
equipment β€’ Microwaves β€’ Kitchen appliances
β€’ Sporting goods β€’ Furniture β€’ Clocks

Outside your home
β€’ Bicycles β€’ Power tools β€’ Trailers β€’ Garden tools
β€’ Welders β€’ Tool boxes β€’ Lawn mowers/garden
 β€’Edge trimmers β€’ Chainsaws

In your vehicle
β€’ Stereo system β€’ Speakers β€’ Navigation devices
β€’ Tools/tool boxes β€’ Mag wheels

Visit http://www.police.qld.gov.au

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Secure Disposal Day

Saturday 6 August 2022
9am-12noon
Collyer Quays, Robina (Adjacent to Event Cinemas)

Securely dispose of unwanted paper-based material for a Gold Coin Donation. 

βœ… Tax Records
βœ… Personal Correspondence
βœ… Birthday & Christmas Cards
βœ… Property Documents
βœ… Rate Notices
βœ… X-Rays

All proceeds go towards the community safety efforts of the Gold Coast District Neighbourhood Watch.

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Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (GCLR3)

July 2022 Newsletter now available for updates.

Explore the interactive map for construction and parking information.

Visit http://www.gclr3.com.au

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Tree Planting in Mermaid Waters

 

Bulk tree planting throughout 16 streets in Mermaid Waters has now been completed.

A total of 198 new street trees were planted during the project window. 🌳

The new trees will improve amenity and provide shaded boulevards along the identified streets.

Our tree contractor will now maintain and establish the trees over the next twelve months.

Further tree planting projects have been allocated in the 2022/2023 budget.

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CWA Mermaid Beach

A terrific morning spent with the CWA Mermaid Beach Branch for the 61st AGM Meeting.

I had the privilege of presenting the badges to the new committee.

Congratulations πŸ‘ to all and a special mention to the members celebrating πŸ₯³
10 years.

In kind donations were made to
βœ… Gold Coast Private Hospital
βœ… Gold Coast University Hospital
βœ… Robina Hospital
βœ… Miracle Babies Foundation
βœ… Baby Give Back
βœ… Have a Feed

πŸ˜€ Its wonderful to see the support for each other and your contribution and connection to our community.

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