Your Noosa January 2022

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       ELECTRIC                                                                                                                                                                         BRIDGE UPGRADES IN FULL SWING IN BRIEF
       CARS ARRIVE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  single-lane bridge built in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    same location.                        Rates Discount
       Council has added two electric
       vehicles to its fleet as part of a                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ';The new bridge will have a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    design life of 100 years, comply      Rates are now due and
       continued drive to achieve net­
       zero emissions by 2026.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      with all current bridge standards     pay before I 8 February
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and will require less maintenance     to receive a 5 per cent
       The new Hyundai lONlQ and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    than the existing bridge," Dennis
       MG ZS replace a diesel powered                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     discount.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    said.
       ute and a petrol powered car.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    "The construction of the new          Avoid lengthy queues at
     "With each of council's 85                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     bridge will use a Modular Bridge      the counter by choosing
 , vehicles clocking up around                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      System which means that most
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     20,000 kilometres annually,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    components can be pre-fabricated,
     the electric vehicles will help                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      payment options: Pay
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    delivering a quicker build time
     reduce fuel use and emissions."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and reducing workplace health
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          online, pay over the phone.
     says Fleet Coordinator Geoff                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   a safety risks associated with        access BPay or visit
illl Archer.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        traditional bridge building           Australia Post.
  With charging stations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            methods," he said.
  connected to the rooftop solar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This renewal follows the recent       New Local Law
  systems at the Tewantin admin                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     complete replacement of
I-building ana Noosaville depot,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tablelands Bridge in Cooran           From February 1, Noosa's




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  renewable energy will help                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        which provides vital access to        new Short-Stay Letting
  offset charging costs during the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  residents, accommodation, users       Local Law will require
  day.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              of the Noosa Trail Network, and
                                                                                                                                                                                        Tahlelan<ls Flri<lge t!uri11g rnnslruc1ion recemly                                                                                property owners to appoint
        Mr Ar�'iaid electrf2 vehicles                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               visitors to the lookout.
                                                                                                                                                                                        Work to replace the existing                         Noosa Trail Network. The timber                                              a manager or contact
        were becoming an affordable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 These bridges are part of
                                                                                                                                                                                        Wahpunga Lane Bridge in Kin                          bridge was identified as a high                                              person.
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       1alternative�compared to fossil                                                                                                                                                  Kin is underway and, weather                         priority for replacement based on      a comprehensive bridge
        fuel cars as well as being better
I       for the environment.                                                                                                                                                            and construction conditions
                                                                                                                                                                                        permitting, will be completed in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             a condition assessment. Reusable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             timber parts of the existing timber
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    refurbishment program jointly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    funded by the Australian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A complaints hotline
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5329 6466 will need to be
  "lf the trial goes well we ca                                                                                                                                                         approximately four months.                           bridge will be salvaged and used       Government and Council. Other
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  investigate ways to maximi                                                                                                                                                                                                                 in other Council projects.             bridge work being <leiivered
  the use of renewable en                                                                                                                                                               The bridge is a key connector                                                               under this program include the        the property and guests
  power Lhem, such as thr                                                                                                                                                               between Sister Tree Creek Road                       According to Project Manager,          Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge,       will have to comply with a
  solar ca,rports that store                                                                                                                                                            and Gympie-Kin Kin Road.                             Dennis Luinstra, the current           Lawnville Road Bridge, Garth          code of conduct.
  from the sun by day to                                                                                                                                                                The single-lane bridge provides                      single-lane timber bridge will be      Prowd Bridge and Lake Doonella
I the vehicles at night."                                                                                                                                                               access to Kin Kin and users of the                   demolished and a wider concrete        Bridge.
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       cars.
                                                                                                                                                                                        CAST A LINE WITH YOUR MATES                                                                                                      NOOSA PARADE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         UPGRADE KICKS
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                                                                                                                                                                                        Fishing will join the line-up of FREE and low-cost programs                                                                      OFF NEXT MONTH
                                                                                                                                                                                        Fishin' Mates, for males 12-25,                      of health, wellbeing and creative      and maintain social distancing
                                                                                                                                                                                        is the latest program to join the                    activities.''                          requirements while attending         Major work to upgrade the Noosa

SORT YOUR RUBBISH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE                                                                                                                                                  Connecting Noosa schedule.
                                                                                                                                                                                        They will meet every second
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             "After a challenging few years,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             we are hoping these programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    these programs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    For info, see council's website.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Parade corridor, one of Noosa's
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         busiest pedestrian and cycle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         routes, kicks off in February.
Rethinking how you unload your rubbish at the tip can help reduce waste to landfill                                                                                                     Tuesday to cast a line and have a                    help locals find something new
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         The 1.2km major upgrade
                                                                                                                                                                                        chat.                                                to try and connect with other
and save you money                                                                                                                                                                                                                           members of the community.                                                   will provide improved and
                                                                                                                                                                                        Cheryl Pattison, acting                                                                                                          safer access for all road users,
There's a smarter and easier way                       per cent diverted by 2030.                            unload at the collection points at   to the amount of waste sent to
                                                                                                                                                                                        Community Development                                "The returning programs include                                             including dedicated on-road cycle
to dispose of your waste when                                                                                the transfer station,"               landfill which ultimately helps our
                                                       Waste Manager Kyrone Dodd said                                                                                                   Manager, said "The first month                       yoga for all levels, stretching, Tai                                        lanes in both directions and a
next heading to the Noosa tip.                                                                                                                    environment.''
                                                       that means a massive change in                        Mr Dodd said sorting can be                                                of the year has already been a                       Chi and monthly art and sewing                                              permanent reduction in the speed
As you pack your vehicle or                            behaviour.                                            as simple as putting all of the      Items that can be disposed for free   tough one for many locals in our                     workshops''                                                                 limit to 40km/h.
trailer, think about separating                                                                              household recyclables together,      include, timber, scrap metal, TVs,    community.
                                                       ;'There are so many items                                                                                                                                                             We are asking that anyone that                                              The construction of the $8
certain items that can be disposed                                                                           flattening any large cardboard       computers, toasters, kettles, car
                                                       that are accepted for free at                                                                                                    "We are thrilled that our                            is vulnerable, has COVID-19                                                 million Noosa Parade upgrade
of for free.                                                                                                 boxes, putting bricks and rubble     batteries, gas cylinders, old paint
                                                       waste facilities, which are then                                                                                                 Connecting Noosa program                             symptoms or health concerns                                                 is partially funded by the Dept
                                                                                                             together, and separating timber,     tins, oil and the list goes on.
Noosa currently diverts about 47                       recycled," he said.                                                                                                              which has been a success over                        please do not attend.                                                       of Transport and Main Roads
                                                                                                             metals and electronic waste.
per cent of waste from landfill.                                                                                                                  For more information: noosa.qld.      the past year, will continue into                                                                                                through the Cycle Network Local
                                                       "Tf you group similar items                                                                                                      2022. There are a great selection                    Please follow the QLD                                                       Government Grants program with
The State Government wants 80                                                                                "It can make such a difference       gov.au/environment-waste
                                                       together then it's much easier to                                                                                                                                                     Government COVID-19 directives                                              the balance funded by council.