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Speaker 1 (00:03):
It certainly is. It's time to talk there on the
with shame pit. Good morning to your shame.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Good morning Andrew. How's your week been, mate?
Speaker 1 (00:10):
You don't want to know they got It's Friday, one
of them, one of them, one of them weeks. I
think we all get those.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
We do. I've had one of them as well. But
you know it hasn't been too.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
Bad, I guess right. Okay, first of all, no listener
questions have been submitted. But let's talk about other council
information at the Straw and Slipway yard.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
Yeah, so on Tuesday we held a special meeting just
to approve the new of the contract for the upgrades
of the slipway down there, and Straw and aj L
was approved and ordered to do the slipway upgrades, So,
which is great and it's you know, it's part of
that waterfront development, but you know it's something which has
(00:51):
been needed for some time and now you know it's
underway and then boats down there at Strong will have
the opportunity now to be able to be able to
be slipped in Straw rather than have to travel to
Hobart for their yearly work. So and you know it's
great that we'll be able, we're able to do something
(01:11):
for the tour boat operators down there and Strawan to
be able to save them some money rather than have
to travel to How long with this take to it's
a while. I take a fair period of time to
get it and completed, but you know the guys will
work on it from now on, and you know it's
(01:31):
something which is certainly you know, it may take a
little while, but in the end it will be something worthwhile.
So you know, we'll probably it'll probably be a six
month plus project there for them guys, but in the end,
you know, it's worthwhile the way, I think, especially for
them guys that and even the fishermen down there, the
bigger boats will be able to now be able to
(01:52):
be slipped in Strawn as well.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
So it's great, great, Okay. The by annual clean up
happening next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Yes, so the registration has closed five pm today, so
please if there's anyone out there that's got any of
that large rubbish that needs to be collected from their premises,
please get your registrations in today and that collection happens
on Tuesday the twentieth and Wednesday, the twenty first next week.
(02:20):
So yeah, no, it's an opportunity. We only have two
of those, you Andrews.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
It's a good thing, actually it is.
Speaker 2 (02:26):
Yeah, because there is a lot of people out there
that haven't got trailers or haven't got any way of
getting these larger objects to the waste transfer station. So
it's that opportunity for them people to you know, put
these large objects on the edge of the curb side.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
I haven't seen a few. Yeah, it's been talking about it.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
Yeah, so no, it's great.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
Okay. Permit applications update.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
Yes, so we've we've been short staffed in our planning
compliance to partment, which has caused some delays in processing
building and plumbing permits. But we have got additional resources
on board now to finalize this and we expect to
be on top of this applications over the next week.
So you know, if anyone has got any queries, please
(03:14):
email w c C at West Coast dot TAS, dot gov,
dot AU or contact the office in Queenstown there.
Speaker 1 (03:22):
So, Shane, how long does it take to process the
building and plumbing permit applications?
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Good question. Don't delve into the staff side of things.
All that, All that often so, yeah, but I guess
it depends on what the.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
What it is, what the application is.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It will depend on how long it takes for the
you know, the application to be processed. And I guess
there's some things that the staff needs to look at
while they're going through that process, and it will depend
on what is on there so and what needs to
be passed through. So I guess you know, every planning
application or building application or plumbing application would be different, right.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
Yeah, Okay, let's have a look at the electronic rates notice.
Speaker 2 (04:04):
Yeah, so this is a good opportunity now for those
residents out there that would like to receive their rate
notices direct on your email. You know, there is a
lot of people out there that like to do everything
electronically now, so if you do, please register by scanning
(04:25):
the QR code on the current rates notice and that
will put you through to a register online at our
registration line there which people can call into the council
chambers and get all the sencil chambers and get that
sorted and get that link.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
And of course the people who don't want electronic you're
still getting given them paper exactly mate.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Yeah, so people that they don't register for the electronic
will still get their paper version. But yeah, there is
a lot of people out there that have called for this,
and we think it's a good opportunity for those people
that you know, their lives revolve around electronics now, which
everyone's lives do so and there's some people out there
that love to you rather have a rather would have
(05:10):
an email than the paper. So yeah, and it is
an opportunity for us to you know, save a few trees.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
I guess that's it, save a few trees or shame.
We're going to take a break and we'll be back.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
Okay, thanks Andrew, Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:54):
Welcome back to seven Excess is a forty one. What
we're doing with mere on their shame? How are you again?
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Good mateo?
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Good, Let's continue the Mighty zoom Falls walking Track. It's
to be reopened.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Yeah, so it's been a long closure due to some
storm damage and a landslipe over there at the Montezooma
Falls Track. Parks and Wildlife have advised that the walking
track is finally open, and yeah, for all those people
that travel there quite often to do that walk, which
is you know, it's.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
A nice pint of what it is. You did it
off here.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
Yeah, it's a nice easy walk and it's the old
railway line Northeast Dandust tramline and you know it's it's
for those even you know, those that are slightly impaired,
they can still do the walk. It is quite flat.
When you get to the end of the walk near
(06:47):
the near the falls, there is a suspension bridge that
gets you across the river. But yeah, and then you
can see the falls right in front of you. So
it's a great It is a great spectacular.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
I think it's a sound and the way the water
just wush us down.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Yeah, and this time of the year, once during winter
you certainly get a fair bit of water over the fall,
so it's you know, spectacular. And it's one of the
highest waterfalls in Tasmania. So if it is the highest
waterfall in Tasmania, so yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
It's okay, I must go and see that myself.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
Yes, no, And you're in the inn, you're in the
rainforest as well, so it is quite.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
Spectacular, right, Okay. Burn brighter.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Yeah, So with the cooler weather now upon us, more
people are lighting their fires and important to remember to
use the fire would correctly to reduce smoke, especially here
in Queenstowne. We're in a bit of a valley, so
the smoke does hang around a bit, but.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
They can tell when people do burn rubbish than wood.
It's a different smell. That's the thing. You're trying to say,
burn wood, not your rubbish. That's what the bins for.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Yeah, and I guess the other thing is to burn
it correctly too. So you know, just a little advice
on this is when you start your fire or adding wood,
keep the air in take open for at least twenty
minutes until the wood catch is a light. And then
even when shutting down the air intake you know, that
can reduce smoke by ninety percent. So you know, we've
(08:19):
right across the West Coast. Most of our towns are
in valley, so the smoke.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Does just sits in the area.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
Unless there is a slight breeze in the area. But
you know, and of course the West Coast we're already
you know, we always love our wood fires, and which
is great. You know, I've I've got a wood burning yourself,
but you know, it's that atmosphere that you get from
these but.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
It is, yeah, at the moment, I've just got one
of these heat pumps they call them.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
Yeah, I've got one of them too, which is you
know that instant it is it is, but yeah, it's
one of them. One of the things about the West
Coast we love our wood wooden fires, yeah, which is
you know, it's great. And those people that are out camping,
they love their campfires as well.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
And like yesterday I saw people coming from Gormy Way
coming down the Bachelor Street all with the wood in
the trail of the back of a car and in
the cars up and down, so people are getting the
wood in yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Yes, And then we have got some people around town
that do go out collecting wood and selling wood for people,
which is great. They've got to travel a fair distance
to grab that wood, so you know it's it is good.
And we just need to make sure that we're using
our fires correctly, burning our wood correctly.
Speaker 1 (09:34):
Okay. Like the next one, Light Up West.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Yeah, So this is a festival to activate the West
Coast in June during our winter months, so it's traditional
light month June. This is a regional tourism association, so
west By Northwest receive some funding to put the two
three audio visual events on. These will be in Strawn
(09:58):
and Queen's down across two weekends. So businesses and community
groups are working together to help other events and activities
happened to build to build on the light show. So
now there's a spectacular event and that's you know, that's
also on the back of the success of the strawng
(10:19):
Solstice last year, which which will happen again this year.
Mate in line.
Speaker 1 (10:24):
It's very English, Yes it.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Does, doesn't it And I guess it's it'll be in
line with a Straw light show on nineteenth and twentieth
of June, and the Queenstown one will be on the
twenty seventh to the twenty ninth June, across the two weekends.
As we mentioned before. But we're supporting the festival through
facilitating discussions and connecting the stakeholders and of course here
(10:48):
we are spreading the words. So you know, we want
to make sure that this becomes an annual event. And
you know, talking to the to the ladies that are
organ or them the group that's organizing the Strong Solstice
there they're ready and waiting to go. Last year was
a great success and we want to make sure that
(11:09):
this year is the same. And you know it's and
he's great to see that these these things happening in
our winter months, which is great.
Speaker 1 (11:18):
Great. Yeah, Okay, the Deputy Mayor Robert Butterfield, will be
in for the next four weeks.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
Yes, mates, yes, so I'm off for a few weeks.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
So is that what smellslid?
Speaker 2 (11:31):
Yeah, So the Deputy Mayr will be in next week
on his own, and then the following week with the
general manager, then back on his own and then back
with the general manager again. So you know Robert's going
to step up to the plate and take on the
mirror on here for them four weeks. So it's great and.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
We'll enjoy your four weeks off, try to mate.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
Yea, So it's looking forward to this.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
And everybody needs a break every down.
Speaker 2 (11:59):
There, yes, yes, and where we go into one of
our bucket lists, so I'm looking for we mention it.
Speaker 1 (12:06):
Oh, I don't think we know, we won't mention it anyway, Shane,
have a nice holiday, thanks Sae and we'll see you
when you get back. And of course at the Mayor
on air have position every Friday at eight thirty am.
And of course if you've got any questions for the Mayor,
get in touch with us. Go to seveneccess dot com
dot au and of course every Friday from eight thirty
in the morning you'll find out what's happening at council
and in your community every Friday. That is mayor on here.
(12:29):
It's all thanks for the West Coast Council working in
partnership with our community.
It certainly is. It's time to talk there on the
with shame pit. Good morning to your shame.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Good morning Andrew. How's your week been, mate?
Speaker 1 (00:10):
You don't want to know they got It's Friday, one
of them, one of them, one of them weeks. I
think we all get those.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
We do. I've had one of them as well. But
you know it hasn't been too.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
Bad, I guess right. Okay, first of all, no listener
questions have been submitted. But let's talk about other council
information at the Straw and Slipway yard.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
Yeah, so on Tuesday we held a special meeting just
to approve the new of the contract for the upgrades
of the slipway down there, and Straw and aj L
was approved and ordered to do the slipway upgrades, So,
which is great and it's you know, it's part of
that waterfront development, but you know it's something which has
(00:51):
been needed for some time and now you know it's
underway and then boats down there at Strong will have
the opportunity now to be able to be able to
be slipped in Straw rather than have to travel to
Hobart for their yearly work. So and you know it's
great that we'll be able, we're able to do something
(01:11):
for the tour boat operators down there and Strawan to
be able to save them some money rather than have
to travel to How long with this take to it's
a while. I take a fair period of time to
get it and completed, but you know the guys will
work on it from now on, and you know it's
(01:31):
something which is certainly you know, it may take a
little while, but in the end it will be something worthwhile.
So you know, we'll probably it'll probably be a six
month plus project there for them guys, but in the end,
you know, it's worthwhile the way, I think, especially for
them guys that and even the fishermen down there, the
bigger boats will be able to now be able to
(01:52):
be slipped in Strawn as well.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
So it's great, great, Okay. The by annual clean up
happening next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Yes, so the registration has closed five pm today, so
please if there's anyone out there that's got any of
that large rubbish that needs to be collected from their premises,
please get your registrations in today and that collection happens
on Tuesday the twentieth and Wednesday, the twenty first next week.
(02:20):
So yeah, no, it's an opportunity. We only have two
of those, you Andrews.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
It's a good thing, actually it is.
Speaker 2 (02:26):
Yeah, because there is a lot of people out there
that haven't got trailers or haven't got any way of
getting these larger objects to the waste transfer station. So
it's that opportunity for them people to you know, put
these large objects on the edge of the curb side.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
I haven't seen a few. Yeah, it's been talking about it.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
Yeah, so no, it's great.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
Okay. Permit applications update.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
Yes, so we've we've been short staffed in our planning
compliance to partment, which has caused some delays in processing
building and plumbing permits. But we have got additional resources
on board now to finalize this and we expect to
be on top of this applications over the next week.
So you know, if anyone has got any queries, please
(03:14):
email w c C at West Coast dot TAS, dot gov,
dot AU or contact the office in Queenstown there.
Speaker 1 (03:22):
So, Shane, how long does it take to process the
building and plumbing permit applications?
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Good question. Don't delve into the staff side of things.
All that, All that often so, yeah, but I guess
it depends on what the.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
What it is, what the application is.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It will depend on how long it takes for the
you know, the application to be processed. And I guess
there's some things that the staff needs to look at
while they're going through that process, and it will depend
on what is on there so and what needs to
be passed through. So I guess you know, every planning
application or building application or plumbing application would be different, right.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
Yeah, Okay, let's have a look at the electronic rates notice.
Speaker 2 (04:04):
Yeah, so this is a good opportunity now for those
residents out there that would like to receive their rate
notices direct on your email. You know, there is a
lot of people out there that like to do everything
electronically now, so if you do, please register by scanning
(04:25):
the QR code on the current rates notice and that
will put you through to a register online at our
registration line there which people can call into the council
chambers and get all the sencil chambers and get that
sorted and get that link.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
And of course the people who don't want electronic you're
still getting given them paper exactly mate.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Yeah, so people that they don't register for the electronic
will still get their paper version. But yeah, there is
a lot of people out there that have called for this,
and we think it's a good opportunity for those people
that you know, their lives revolve around electronics now, which
everyone's lives do so and there's some people out there
that love to you rather have a rather would have
(05:10):
an email than the paper. So yeah, and it is
an opportunity for us to you know, save a few trees.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
I guess that's it, save a few trees or shame.
We're going to take a break and we'll be back.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
Okay, thanks Andrew, Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:54):
Welcome back to seven Excess is a forty one. What
we're doing with mere on their shame? How are you again?
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Good mateo?
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Good, Let's continue the Mighty zoom Falls walking Track. It's
to be reopened.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Yeah, so it's been a long closure due to some
storm damage and a landslipe over there at the Montezooma
Falls Track. Parks and Wildlife have advised that the walking
track is finally open, and yeah, for all those people
that travel there quite often to do that walk, which
is you know, it's.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
A nice pint of what it is. You did it
off here.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
Yeah, it's a nice easy walk and it's the old
railway line Northeast Dandust tramline and you know it's it's
for those even you know, those that are slightly impaired,
they can still do the walk. It is quite flat.
When you get to the end of the walk near
(06:47):
the near the falls, there is a suspension bridge that
gets you across the river. But yeah, and then you
can see the falls right in front of you. So
it's a great It is a great spectacular.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
I think it's a sound and the way the water
just wush us down.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Yeah, and this time of the year, once during winter
you certainly get a fair bit of water over the fall,
so it's you know, spectacular. And it's one of the
highest waterfalls in Tasmania. So if it is the highest
waterfall in Tasmania, so yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
It's okay, I must go and see that myself.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
Yes, no, And you're in the inn, you're in the
rainforest as well, so it is quite.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
Spectacular, right, Okay. Burn brighter.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Yeah, So with the cooler weather now upon us, more
people are lighting their fires and important to remember to
use the fire would correctly to reduce smoke, especially here
in Queenstowne. We're in a bit of a valley, so
the smoke does hang around a bit, but.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
They can tell when people do burn rubbish than wood.
It's a different smell. That's the thing. You're trying to say,
burn wood, not your rubbish. That's what the bins for.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Yeah, and I guess the other thing is to burn
it correctly too. So you know, just a little advice
on this is when you start your fire or adding wood,
keep the air in take open for at least twenty
minutes until the wood catch is a light. And then
even when shutting down the air intake you know, that
can reduce smoke by ninety percent. So you know, we've
(08:19):
right across the West Coast. Most of our towns are
in valley, so the smoke.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Does just sits in the area.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
Unless there is a slight breeze in the area. But
you know, and of course the West Coast we're already
you know, we always love our wood fires, and which
is great. You know, I've I've got a wood burning yourself,
but you know, it's that atmosphere that you get from
these but.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
It is, yeah, at the moment, I've just got one
of these heat pumps they call them.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
Yeah, I've got one of them too, which is you
know that instant it is it is, but yeah, it's
one of them. One of the things about the West
Coast we love our wood wooden fires, yeah, which is
you know, it's great. And those people that are out camping,
they love their campfires as well.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
And like yesterday I saw people coming from Gormy Way
coming down the Bachelor Street all with the wood in
the trail of the back of a car and in
the cars up and down, so people are getting the
wood in yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Yes, And then we have got some people around town
that do go out collecting wood and selling wood for people,
which is great. They've got to travel a fair distance
to grab that wood, so you know it's it is good.
And we just need to make sure that we're using
our fires correctly, burning our wood correctly.
Speaker 1 (09:34):
Okay. Like the next one, Light Up West.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Yeah, So this is a festival to activate the West
Coast in June during our winter months, so it's traditional
light month June. This is a regional tourism association, so
west By Northwest receive some funding to put the two
three audio visual events on. These will be in Strawn
(09:58):
and Queen's down across two weekends. So businesses and community
groups are working together to help other events and activities
happened to build to build on the light show. So
now there's a spectacular event and that's you know, that's
also on the back of the success of the strawng
(10:19):
Solstice last year, which which will happen again this year.
Mate in line.
Speaker 1 (10:24):
It's very English, Yes it.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Does, doesn't it And I guess it's it'll be in
line with a Straw light show on nineteenth and twentieth
of June, and the Queenstown one will be on the
twenty seventh to the twenty ninth June, across the two weekends.
As we mentioned before. But we're supporting the festival through
facilitating discussions and connecting the stakeholders and of course here
(10:48):
we are spreading the words. So you know, we want
to make sure that this becomes an annual event. And
you know, talking to the to the ladies that are
organ or them the group that's organizing the Strong Solstice
there they're ready and waiting to go. Last year was
a great success and we want to make sure that
(11:09):
this year is the same. And you know it's and
he's great to see that these these things happening in
our winter months, which is great.
Speaker 1 (11:18):
Great. Yeah, Okay, the Deputy Mayor Robert Butterfield, will be
in for the next four weeks.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
Yes, mates, yes, so I'm off for a few weeks.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
So is that what smellslid?
Speaker 2 (11:31):
Yeah, So the Deputy Mayr will be in next week
on his own, and then the following week with the
general manager, then back on his own and then back
with the general manager again. So you know Robert's going
to step up to the plate and take on the
mirror on here for them four weeks. So it's great and.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
We'll enjoy your four weeks off, try to mate.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
Yea, So it's looking forward to this.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
And everybody needs a break every down.
Speaker 2 (11:59):
There, yes, yes, and where we go into one of
our bucket lists, so I'm looking for we mention it.
Speaker 1 (12:06):
Oh, I don't think we know, we won't mention it anyway, Shane,
have a nice holiday, thanks Sae and we'll see you
when you get back. And of course at the Mayor
on air have position every Friday at eight thirty am.
And of course if you've got any questions for the Mayor,
get in touch with us. Go to seveneccess dot com
dot au and of course every Friday from eight thirty
in the morning you'll find out what's happening at council
and in your community every Friday. That is mayor on here.
(12:29):
It's all thanks for the West Coast Council working in
partnership with our community.
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