After a 7 month transformation process and a lot of hard work in fundraising from volunteers, Redcliffe Coast Guard refurbished their 11.9m Noosa cat; ‘Redcliffe Leagues II’ vessel, which was officially relaunched in July. The refurbishment was a very thought out process, which included cabin and stern modifications, to included a specially designed QAS stretcher, which can fit straight into any ambulance in Queensland.
Amyee Rhodes from the Redcliffe Volunteer Coast Guard said that members have been very excited since the return of the vessel. “She is now a state of the art rescue vessel, specifically designed for our needs”, she said.
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard is a 100% voluntary organisation, formed to promote safety in the operation of small craft. It is $44 per year including GST for a regular member, $70 per year including GST for an Associate membership.
Recent activations have underlined the importance of having an EPIRB – locator beacon on board, which allows for the team to pinpoint the exact location of a distress call and respond quickly.
Unfortunately, in recent incidents near Moreton Island, boat owners who found themselves suddenly in the water were not wearing life jackets, and so relied on floating items like esky lids, which is not ideal. A life jacket also helps you be seen on dusk and has a whistle. Any person serious about boating or jet-skiing, should know the importance of having the correct safety equipment onboard and know how to use them in an emergency.
21/08/2015 | lancaster
An idea is brewing in Redcliffe to bring together Sutton Street traders in order to create a village atmosphere and promote trade.
Peter Morley, President of CCIQ Redcliffe City, is championing the vision and offering free marketing plans to traders. The idea is that Sutton Street and Jetty/Cominos Arcade store owners would band together (in co-operation with the Seaside Arts Hub) and create a stimulating visual, arts and entertainment culture on Sutton Street. After some discussions, Peter feels Sutton Street and Arcade traders would be best as a sub-committee of the CCIQ (Chamber of Commerce Industry Queensland) Redcliffe.
Margaret, the manager of Crisp Clothing in Jetty Arcade, said she’d like to see a return of the market atmosphere of the Thursday markets in Sutton Street of 10 years ago. Mr Morley and the core shop owners believe that during September’s Redcliffe Festival stores can take advantage of the closed streets to put items for sale out on the footpath.
While some wait for Council to revitalise the streetscape, Mr Morley believes that it is better if the traders paint up their own shops in bright colours, put on their own after-work gigs, do marketing campaigns, and even “disrupt the establishment” by having artists create pictures outside of the Public Trustee’s offices.
A potential Sutton Street business owner said, “This street could be a really trendy area, with a weekend village feel, like Brunswick Street in Melbourne”. She has a distinct vision for what people like in the way of vintage and collectibles.
Re-opening of the Bee Gees way on September 11 will also bring more visitors through to Sutton Street. Margaret had the idea of putting in bronze discs with Bee Gees hits on it up the street, so people could continue their walk right around. It would certainly make better viewing than what the birds leave behind.
20/08/2015 | lancaster
Isles of Newport Residential Development
The purchase by Stockland of 143 hectares of land at Newport for $67 million was announced in January this year and already plans are in place to commence development of the plot of land into 1,500 new homes and a retail centre, aiming to create a “village feel” at the Isles of Newport.
Construction was expected to commence in early 2016. This has been brought forward to late 2015, with with the first lots ready for settlement in 2017.
This is the first major land acquisition by Stockland in south east Queensland in 5 years and it is expected that the Isles of Newport Project will follow on from the success of Stockland’s North Lakes estate which is coming to it’s completion stage.
The new Newport estate will be well serviced with retail, schools, childcare, health services in close proximity and a rail connection to Brisbane just two kilometres from the estate. The planned community includes a non-tidal lake and high mast boat access to Moreton Bay, a village centre, walking and cycling paths and several parks on the foreshore.
Mayor Allan Sutherland has spoken about the creation of jobs and how the Kippa-Ring to Petrie rail link encourages this type of new development. The homes will surround a proposed non-tidal lake of 28 hectares and include loch access for boats to the Newport Marina. This site also is home to a dedicated bird sanctuary wetland. Many cycle ways and walkways will be built into the design, as well as boutique cafes and stores.
The project is expected to create around 2000 direct or indirect jobs during the development and building phases and at least 900 jobs once the project is complete.
07/08/2015 | lancaster
New Redcliffe Chamber of Commerce Membership Plans
As a small/micro business establishing your roots, you may sometimes feel at the mercy of business consultants and coaches that want to charge rather high fees. To aid businesses in the region, CCIQ Redcliffe City and Redcliffe Hive have formed a partnership that includes some regular monthly mentoring.
Even at the “Small” level membership, it also includes access to the Redcliffe Hive, a co-working space in which you can work from, with all the facilities, for one free day access a month. Medium level membership includes for two days a month. Of course, you may add to this at around $30 per day, or ask for the discounted 10-packs.
So, monthly business mentoring from a professional coach (from one to four hours per month, depending on your level), could help move your business along.
The monthly meeting is also well attended by business owners (good time to network from 6-6:30 pm). You can become very aware of what Council and the Economic Development are doing in this region to encourage business. And so most Chamber attendees are rather optimistic about business… rather than the moaners, who tend to stay at home.
Each business at Medium or Large levels has the opportunity to host a meeting and give a four minute talk. The host then sets up visual displays and promotions. Hosting costs $200 and at the medium level the discount is 25%, so $150 is what a medium business would pay.
Call Glenda Willis on 0431 701 474 for any questions about CCIQ Redcliffe City.
04/08/2015 | lancaster
