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Cr Kathy Duff (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 16, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

A tender has been accepted for Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Murgon Swimming Pool re-development, the April meeting of the Murgon Business and Development Association was told on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

However, the South Burnett Regional Council has decided to handle Stage 3 – the landscaping – in a different way, Cr Kathy Duff said.<\/p>\n

She said the tenders received for the landscaping had been too expensive.<\/p>\n

The aim was to have all the work completed in time for Murgon to host the Wide Bay swimming carnival next season.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Hope Dairies project was still on track in the South Burnett, the meeting heard.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was believed the consortium was also looking to buy land in the Byee area as well as around Kingaroy \/ Kumbia.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A number of local businesses have closed recently, including Trendsetter and Boutique 90, but new owners coming to other businesses is a vote of confidence for the town.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are new owners at Ree’s Cafe , IGA, the Murgon Motor Inn and the Burnett Tyre Service.<\/p>\n

The IGA owners would be contacted to see if they had any intentions to expand the store.<\/p>\n

The new laundromat had also opened, which should help people staying at\u00a0 the free caravan park.\u00a0 Signs for the free camping area have been ordered but have not arrived.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The visit of the LARC ex-military amphibian vehicle to BP Dam over the long weekend was soured when someone stole a plaque off the vehicle.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sign was riveted on, but was still removed.<\/p>\n

Cr Kathy Duff said Council had moved responsibility for the dams from Economic Development to her portfolio, NRM Parks and Gardens.<\/p>\n

Last year 10,155 people stayed at BP Dam, with visitors staying an average 3.43 nights.<\/p>\n

New cabins at the dam are nearing completion.<\/p>\n

Council is looking at taking over the mowing – and maybe some cleaning – at the dams.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Property valuations around Murgon – especially in rural and rural residential areas – have gone up in some cases by $20,000 which has puzzled both the owners and the MBDA.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Property owners who believe their valuations are wrong were advised to challenge the decision.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cr Duff said a committee had been formed to assist with the visit to Murgon of the Cycling Queensland event on June 20. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsors were being sought for various events and the committee hoped to make a “day” of it with entertainment, market stalls etc.<\/p>\n

She said she was also working to convince Cycling Qld to encourage the teams to arrive on the Friday night, which would bring more economic benefit to Murgon.<\/p>\n

A package of discounts at local businesses was being put together.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cr Duff said the SBRC was Council was budgeting to replace three bridges, including Campbells Bridge, with different options being considered.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Rail Trail was also definitely going ahead and letters had been sent to adjoining landholders along the rural stretches.<\/p>\n

There will definitely be no horses from Murgon to Kingaroy; and no dogs would be allowed outside the town boundary of Murgon.<\/p>\n

Council may have to pass a local law to stop motorbike riders from using it.<\/p>\n

Cr Duff said Council had a two-year lease on the land and when they came up with a plan, this would be extended to 30 years.<\/p>\n

“We will never get it freehold,” she said.<\/p>\n

“There will be extensive community consultation.”<\/p>\n

Discussions were also continuing with the State Government over maintenance funding.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bill Roberts has offered the use of his shop to the Dual Arts project to display some of the artworks and photographs from this shire-wide arts project.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Murgon artist Lee Porter and photographer Sherianne Talon have joined together in an innovative creative exercise to capture the essence of the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

Lee will be invited to be the guest speaker at the MBDA’s next meeting.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon to Cherbourg will be held on Sunday, May 17, and a number of celebrities have been invited to take part.<\/strong><\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Preparations for Anzac Day commemorations are well in hand. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dawn Service will be held at 4:28am; the parade will start 15 minutes earlier at 9:45am.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Cloyna tip is going to be turned into a transfer station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Watoto children’s choir from Uganda will be singing at the Murgon Town Hall next Wednesday night (April 22) from 7:00pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The next meeting of the MBDA will be held on May 14. It will be a breakfast meeting at a venue to be advised.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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