HMAS Manoora coming to Burnie

HMAS Manoora will visit Burnie from March 25-28. Following a street parade on March 27, members of the public can tour the ship.

Burnie will play host to more than 250 Royal Australian Navy officers and crew from HMAS Manoora later this month.

From March 25 to 28, HMAS Manoora will dock at Burnie Port providing plenty of opportunities for the public to meet crew members and tour the ship.

Burnie Mayor Alvwyn Boyd said as Manoora's nominated "home port", Burnie City Council would grant the ship’s crew Freedom of Entry to the City.

For more information check out Council's media release.

Application for Financial Assistance Clubs and Organisations 2010 - Round 1

Applications close - Wednesday 7 April 2010

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Shining the light on GENY

Compare generations - what was it like for each generation growing up?

Understanding the 15 - 25 year old in your life

Speaker, social researcher and author, Michael McQueen to speak on:
De-coding the Adolescent Mind (GENY)

 Download the flyer for more information.

Tuesday 13th April 2010 (doors open) 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Burnie Arts & Function Centre (Theatre) - Light Supper Provided

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL RSVP BY 8TH April 2010
Carolyn Lucas Ph: 6430 5718 or Email: clucas@burnie.net

Pool Party for a good cause

Youth Making Changes Around Burnie (YMCAB) will host a Pool Party on Saturday, March 13 at the Burnie Aquatic Centre.

WHAT: Pool Party.  

WHEN: Saturday, March 13.

WHERE: Burnie Aquatic Centre.

TIME: 11am until 3pm.

WHO: Hosted by Youth Making Changes Around Burnie (YMCAB).

WHY: To showcase local musical talent and fundraise money for City Kitchen.

COST: Normal pool entry fee.

CONTACT: Council's Youth Development Officer Mel Taylor on 6430 5780 on 0400 839 033.

Burnie legend on the road again

Deputy Mayor Anita Dow officially farwelled Vlastik Skvaril (right) on his latest fundraising mission with his friends (from left) Vaclav Hanza and Jiri (George) Babicz.

You can't keep a good man down - take Burnie ultra marathon runner Vlastik Skvaril for example.
The Burnie great grandfather embarked on his latest fundraising journey, where he will complete a 1300km push scooter ride around Tasmania.
Burnie Deputy Mayor Anita Dow officially farewelled Vlastik and his crew at Council Offices on Monday morning (1 March).
Vlastik is raising money for Canteen, which supports young people living with cancer.
The 70-year old was no stranger to fundraising missions, having travelled thousands of kilometers across Australia with his wife Jo.
This time round Vlastik's support will be from his good friends, Jiri (George) Babicz, who will drive the trusty campervan, and Vaclav Hanza, who will ride alongside on a unicycle.
For more information please call Vlastik on on 0438 330652 or by email vlastislav.skvaril@bigpond.com
You can donate to Vlastik's mission via http://www.everydayhero.com.au/scooterman

Free swine flu clinic on Wednesday, April 7

A free swine flu clinic will be held on Wednesday, April 7 at the Guide Hall, Howe St, Burnie.

Burnie residents can be vaccinated against the swine flu for free on Wednesday, April 7.

The Department of Health and Human Services has joined forces with Burnie City Council to offer free immunisation between 9am and 4pm at the Guide Hall, Howe Street, Burnie.

No need to make an appointment, just turn up on the day.

For more information on changes to Council's immunisation programs click here or contact Council on 6430 5700.

Paper Clothing Competition 2010

Entrants in last year's Paper Clothing Competition. Entires for this year's competition must be received between May 24-31.

You are invited to participate in the Burnie City Council's Paper Clothing Competition for 2010.

More information is available in the  flyer.

Completed entries must be received between Monday 24th May to 31 May 2010. 
Early or Late entries will not be accepted.

 Download the entry form.

For more details contact:  Allison Daley 6430 5706 or email adaley@burnie.net

Burnie West Coastal Area Study

Burnie West Coastal Area Study

Draft Stage 1 Strategic Land Use Guidelines - Exhibition Feb 1 - Feb 26

The exhibition summarises a  Draft Strategic Land Use Guidelines report, prepared for Council that addresses land use for the coastal area from west of Burnie Park to the Burnie City boundary on the west bank of the Cam River.
Comments are invited on strategies proposed in the  Draft Guidelines 
Comments from the public will clarify which of the proposed strategies meet community requirements, assisting Council to review the Guidelines.

Council invites feedback on the plan. Please complete the  questionnaire

 Overview: Stage 1 - Strategic Land Use Guidelines

EXHIBITION TIMETABLE
Feb 1-11 8.30 - 5 Atrium Council Chambers
Feb 12 9.30-3 Burnie Golf Club, Camdale
Feb 13 9.30-3 Burnie Greens, Cooee
Feb 15-26 8.30 - 5 Atrium Council Chambers

CONSULTATION - COUNCIL CONSULTANTS
Feb 12 10-1 Burnie Golf Club, Camdale
Feb 12 2-5 By appointment, Council
Feb 13 10-1 Burnie Greens, Cooee

COMMENTS, FURTHER INFORMATION
Rodney Greene,
Director Community and Economic Development,
Burnie City Council,
80 Wilson Street,
Burnie 7320
email: rgreene@burnie.net

Proposed West Beach seawall design

An artist's impression of the proposed seawall design for West Beach.

Thank you to everyone who provided Council with feedback on its latest seawall design for West Beach.

The seawall has been designed to open up the landscaped area to the beach and is included in Stage 2 of the Burnie Waterfront Project.

Council will consider the design at its next meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, 19 January.

To view a drawing outlining the proposed seawall click here.

Print outs of the seawall drawings are on display at the Council Offices foyer and also on the West Beach public noticeboard.

For more information email Community and Economic Development Director Rodney Greene at rgreene@burnie.net or call 6430 5700. You can check out the media release by clicking here.

Council will continue to keep the community informed on the progress.

New boardwalk construction underway

Concept design of the new boardwalk, which is currently being constructed.

Burnie's waterfront will boast a new boardwalk this year with construction currently underway.

Sections of the boardwalk will be closed throughout the 6-month construction phase, from Monday, 4 January 2010.

Burnie Mayor Alvwyn Boyd said a temporary boardwalk would cater for pedestrians and Burnie City Council would erect signage on-site to keep the public informed.

For more information check out the media release by clicking here.

Annual Report 2008-2009

Annual Report 2008-2009 Cover

Council's Annual Report for 2008-2009 may be downloaded from here (PDF File 12.6Mb).

To view errata in this year's Annual Report click here.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Report, please email Emily Symonds on esymonds@burnie.net to request a copy.

Burnie Youth Council winning Gold at the State Crime Stoppers Youth Challenge on the 26th October

2009 - 2010 Annual Plan and Budget Estimates

The 2009-2010 Annual Plan and Budget Estimates were adopted at the Special Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, 23 June 2009.

Hard copies of the Annual Plan and Budget Estimates are available from Council City Offices or can be   downloaded here.

Changes to Burnie's water and sewerage

Burnie City Council is currently distributing a brochure to residents on changes to the muncipality's water and sewerage.
On 1 July the new North West water and sewerage corporation will be known as Cradle Mountain Water.
This means Burnie ratepayers will no longer pay Council for water and sewerage services and will receive a separate bill  from the new corporation.
Council strongly opposed the State Government's water and sewerage reform since it was first proposed 18 months ago.
Despite having fought the good fight, Council has no option than to comply with the reform - it is now law.
To find out more check out the brochure by clicking on this link.
Also check out the Mayor's response to a current State Government brochure by clicking on the Keep Burnie Water link.

Burnie Youth Council 2009 election

Burnie Youth Council 2009 elected members are (from left) Youth Mayor Casey White, Deputy Mayor Senior Zacharie Cohen and Deputy Mayor Junior Hayden Kelly.

CONGRATULATIONS to our three Burnie Youth Council elected members.
They are, re-elected Mayor Casey White, Deputy Mayor Senior Zacharie Cohen and Deputy Mayor Junior Hayden Kelly.
More than 40 people attended the 2009 election held at the Burnie City Council Chambers on 30 April.
Of the 30 Burnie Youth Council members, three were elected for the senior roles.
Youth Development Officer Melissa Taylor congratulated the three winners and their fellow nominees.
Watch this space for more Youth Council news.

The Makers' Workshop Burnie

Design concept

Want to know more information about The Makers' Workshop Burnie?   Download the Design Concept

West Park Strategic Plan

Burnie City Council today released interpretive images of the West Park Strategic Plan and redevelopment to better inform the community as to Council's vision for the site.

 Download an Interpretation of the West Park Strategic Plan (13 Mb)

The images, produced by architect and urban designer Gary Cole from Environmental Service and Design, are one interpretation of what is possible within the scope of the Strategic Plan, and will provide guidance for future developers. 

Plantation Forestry

Council has released its policy on plantation forestry, in response to the community's concern on the increasing use of agricultural land for tree harvesting in the Burnie municipality.  The full comprehensive report is available from the   Agenda of the May 2008 (38 Mb) meeting.  A shorter, easier to read  Information Sheet has been written for the public which outlines the key issues and contents of Council's policy.