Edition 17, October 2008
GC Life
In this issue:
- GC happenings
- Disability Action Week Award
- Residents urged to prepare for storm season
- Christmas spirit sparked again
- Seaside transformation in south
- Water science award for young Council employee
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Disability Action Week Award
Council's efforts to make the city more inclusive, by providing access for people with disabilities, have been recognised with a Queensland Government Disability Action Week Award.
Residents urged to prepare for storm season
Every summer, storms cause millions of dollars of damage to homes and result in injuries to residents - and sometimes death. Gold Coasters are urged to be 'storm smart' and prepare before the storms hit.
Christmas spirit sparked again
Leading lights displays will share in more than $15,000 worth of prizes in Council's 2008 Christmas Light Up Competition.
Seaside transformation in south
A $5.1 million foreshore project will improve the look, feel and accessibility of the Oceanway and foreshore parkland between Coolangatta and Bilinga.
Water science award for young Council employee
A Gold Coast scientist has taken out the prestigious 2008 Young Water Scientist of the Year Award at the 11th International Riversymposium.
Disability Action Week Award
Gold Coast City Council's efforts to make the city more inclusive, by providing access for people with disabilities, have been recognised with a Queensland Government Disability Action Week Award in the Building Accessible Housing and Environments category.
The Spinal Injuries Association identified five projects in nominating Council for the award. The projects are the Gold Coast Oceanway, Council's Public Convenience Modular Space Strategy, beach viewing platforms, Macintosh Island Bridge and Council's Tourist Parks.
All of these projects have attempted to achieve best practice in design and/or construction; 'best practice' being defined as going beyond Disability Discrimination Act requirements.
The Disability Action Week Awards recognise the achievements of individuals, groups and organisations who have contributed to improving the quality of life of people with a disability.
Residents urged to prepare for storm season
Every summer, storms in South East Queensland cause millions of dollars of damage to homes and result in injuries to residents - and sometimes death. Gold Coasters are being urged to be 'storm smart' and prepare before the storms hit.
Kids' toys lying around the backyard can turn into missiles during strong winds. Residents should secure all loose items in their backyards, including outdoor furniture and garden rakes.
Gold Coast residents are encouraged to clear roof gutters and downpipes and trim branches away from the side of their homes. Rubbish, including green waste, can be taken to Council's tip and landfill services.
An emergency kit should also be kept handy. The kit should contain a checklist of emergency numbers, a battery-operated radio and a torch.
To protect yourself and your property against the damage of severe storms visit www.goldcoastcity.com.au/disaster.
Christmas spirit sparked again
Leading lights displays will share in more than $15,000 worth of prizes in Council's 2008 Christmas Light Up Competition.
As well as prizes for the best displays, Council will be handing out encouragement awards for energy efficient displays using environmentally friendly initiatives.
Residents, businesses and charity/community organisations are encouraged to find some Christmas spirit and enter before Monday 17 November.
Entrants must have displays ready for judging by 26 November and be prepared to run their displays from 10 to 24 December. For more information call (07) 5581 6435.
Seaside transformation in south
A $5.1 million foreshore project will improve the look, feel and accessibility of the Oceanway and foreshore parkland between Coolangatta and Bilinga.
Work on stage one of the project at Kirra started this month. The works include the reconfiguration of a carpark, the installation of a 3.5 metre wide Oceanway path, construction of a new public amenity block and improved lighting. New park furniture will allow beach-goers to sit, relax and take in the beautiful views.
The Oceanway works are jointly funded by Council and the State Government through the South East Queensland Cycle Network. For more information visit www.goldcoastcity.com.au/oceanway.
Water science award for young Council employee
A Gold Coast scientist has taken out the prestigious 2008 Young Water Scientist of the Year Award at the 11th International Riversymposium.
Council employee Dr Kylie Catterall developed an early warning system to detect wastewater treatment problems, which ensures quality recycled water can be consistently produced. The system will help better protect the world's waterways.
Kylie, a Griffith University postgraduate, is the Environmental Management Team Leader at Gold Coast Water.
Award nominees were required to submit a paper on a project that demonstrated innovation in water conservation and environmental management. Kylie was also required to make an oral presentation.
Her study resulted in a $150,000 grant from the Australian Research Council to further develop and potentially commercialise the early warning system.
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