Councillor Christian Dickson | Public figure
Councillor Christian Dickson
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25.01.2022 Is your pool summer-ready? Sunshine Coast Council Media Release Thursday 25 September 2020... Is your pool summer-ready? Like many of us, swimming pools need to get their summer body ready and spring is the perfect time to do your pool safety check. So use this time to spring into action because swimming pool safety is a joint responsibility. Council can regulate and educate but it’s up to all swimming pool owners to undertake regular checks to ensure their swimming pool barriers are compliant. Swimming pool owners are reminded that all pools, including spas and some portable pools need to comply with pool safety standards. The Queensland pool safety standards regulate the height and strength of barriers, non-climbable zones, gate latching requirements and preventing direct access from a building into a pool area. Pools capable of holding more than 300mm of water, must comply with the Queensland pool safety standard. This includes: swimming pools spas portable and inflatable swimming pools. To ensure your pool is compliant: check you have a building approval, and get advice from a pool safety inspector about how to ensure your pool complies or Contact a pool safety inspector to do a formal inspection with a view to getting a pool safety certificate. Be sure your swimming pool is summer ready by visiting council’s website or the Queensland Building and Construction Commission website for more information about pool safety compliance. ENDS
25.01.2022 Very thrilled to see the new bus stops on Attenuata Drive at Brightwater
24.01.2022 Alfriston Drive project news - 1.3KM of new pathway joining Golf Links Road to Karawatha Street. Works are starting soon and hoping to be completed by Christmas Christian Dickson
24.01.2022 These photographs are from our Civil Asset Management branch following the completion of a new road reseal at Clatworthy Court, Buderim
24.01.2022 Spoke to heaps of locals down at the Karawatha Drive Woolworths this morning supporting our local Mountain Creek Neighbourhood Watch group. If you live in the area you should consider joining their page and staying up to date with local issues https://www.facebook.com/groups/1800452696901303/?ref=share... Christian Dickson
23.01.2022 Latest info on councils new CEO
22.01.2022 Today is World Kindness Day World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13 November. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations' kindness NGOs. ... It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Australia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. Singapore observed the day for the first time in 2009. World Kindness Day is to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us. Kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition which bridges the divides of race, religion, politics, gender and post codes.
21.01.2022 Palmview State Primary School and Palmview State Special School naming information from the Education Minister. Thank you, Christian Dickson
21.01.2022 Experience the Magical World of Crazy Science these school holidays Sunshine Coast Council Media Release Wednesday 8 December 2020... Experience the Magical World of Crazy Science these school holidays Venue 114 is inviting all budding scientists and young curious minds to take a ride on the wild scientific side this January with host Richard Scholes through the Magical World of Crazy Science. This exciting, quality performance is the ultimate science adventure and a must do these school holidays. Magical World of Crazy Science incorporates the weird and wonderful worlds of science, magic, comedy, mime and music in 60 minutes of awe-inspiring fun. See giant columns of elephant toothpaste, high-flying toilet paper, zooming smoke rings plus the incredible magic of polymers and gigantic bubbles, which have to be seen to be believed. Add this to a hilarious mix of award-winning interactive magic and a DJ spinning music and sound effects and you have one of the world's most engaging science shows. Over the years, the Magical World of Crazy Science has surprised and entertained thousands of children and adults alike. Rave reivews include: Crazy Science has consistently [been] one of the most popular acts we have had at our festivals! Fun4Kids Festival, Warrnambool Crazy Science left hundreds of children in awe. The Age Months later my family is still talking about your show. Thanks! Christene Gooch, Victoria Richard Scholes’ career has an intriguing blend of academic life mixed with performing arts. After working for more than a decade as a microbiologist, Richard switched his coat lab for the stage and moved overseas with his family to study mime, mask and comedia in London and Europe. He returned home to work for the Queensland Theatre Company as a performer, writer and director. Richard has been entertaining audiences nationally and internationally for more than 20 years and is regarded as one of Australia's leading exponents in this field. It was during this time Richard saw a need for a show to teach young minds about science in a fun way, and he has also made appearances in QPAC’s hugely popular Out of the Box children’s festival. The Magical World of Crazy Science has wowed audiences with more than 3000 successful shows in Australia and overseas, inspiring and engaging children with the magic that is science. Sure to be a sellout, full of excitement and surprises, get your tickets now! When: Thursday 14 January, 2021, 10am Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina Duration: 60 minutes Cost: $15 per person Children under 2, free on lap Suitable for ages 2yrs+ *Venue 114 adheres to all Queensland Government COVID-19 guidelines and operates in a COVID safe environment. ENDS
21.01.2022 Development.i statistics show our community is passionate about staying informed Sunshine Coast Council Media Release September 2020... Development.i statistics show our community is passionate about staying informed ‘Development.i’ continues to go from strength to strength with the number of users increasing each year, demonstrating our community’s desire to stay informed on developments proposed in their neighbourhood. The online platform enables anyone to search and track development activity, and features visualisation, advanced searching and the ability to subscribe to receive email notifications. Service Excellence Portfolio Councillor Christian Dickson said the engagement statistics from the platform show the product is meeting its objectives for a more empowered community on development matters. In the last financial year, Development.i was used over 246,000 times an increase of six per cent on the previous year, Cr Dickson said. Over 3,000 email alerts are now sent out per month and growing that is a 57 per cent increase in the number of alerts sent out in last 12 months. Users can subscribe to daily or weekly alerts on new and decided applications or updates on an application’s progress. More than 229,000 free Development.i site reports were generated over the past 12 months, that’s over 4,200 reports a week and an increase of 23 per cent compared to the last financial year. There are also thousands of public documents at our community’s fingertips with more than 318,000 documents available on Development.i to review. Development.i is an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Council. Visit https://developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to start your search. ENDS
21.01.2022 Community information session at 310 University Way Sippy Downs. Tuesday 9 February from 4pm - 5.30pm. Come and speak to the developer directly about the plans for this site which have been in the pipeline for 7+ years and originally part of the Flame Tree Pocket development. ... Kind regards, Christian Dickson Division 6
19.01.2022 Huge project announcement! After years of championing this issue, 1.3KM of new footpath is coming to join Golf Links Road to Karawatha Street in Buderim. Alfriston Drive is to receive 1.3km of new pathway. The biggest footpath project I’ve ever delivered as councillor.... Very excited! Thank you to the Federal Government and Ted O'Brien MP - Federal Member for Fairfax for helping make this happen Your local councillor, Christian Dickson Division 6
19.01.2022 Road Reseals for Buderim - August 2020 The roads listed below have been scheduled for Road Reseal works commencing on Monday 31 August 2020 (weather permitting). Members of the local community impacted by these road works have received the attached notification letter. ... Council teams will keep traffic flowing as freely as possible with signs in place, informing motorists and residents of these works. Please refer to our web site https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for the most recent schedule of works which is subject to weather conditions and can change due to circumstances outside Council’s control. Kind regards, Christian Dickson Division 6
19.01.2022 Great to see the new table and chair combo in Springhill Drive at Sippy Downs
17.01.2022 Hi all, Please be advised that works to install a Stop & Go facility at the Mountain Creek High School within the off road car park facility will be undertaken over the September School Holiday period. The principal for the school has been notified and is accepting of both the works and the construction timing.... These works are fully funded by the State Government though the School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP). The carpark it will remain open with traffic control in operation during construction. Kind regards, Christian Dickson Division 6
16.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Council Media Release February 4, 2021 Collaboration continues to protect our Passage ... This February 16-18, join Healthy Land and Water, Sunshine Coast Council, and more than 30 stakeholder groups, who’ve been collaborating for more than a decade, to preserve and improve the values of our Pumicestone Passage and its catchment. Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox said the Pumicestone Catchment Convergence 2021: Insights for a healthy future, was an exciting three-day event at USC that would review what we already know about the Pumicestone Catchment, and identify how we can continue working together to conserve and restore this special area. The Pumicestone Passage and its catchment has high environmental values, it’s part of the Ramsar-listed Moreton Bay Marine Park and encompasses our spectacular Glass House Mountains, Cr Cox said. Its sheltered waters are a place where locals and visitors can reconnect with nature and its diverse habitats sustain regional fisheries, marine turtles, dugong and more bird species than Kakadu making its protection even more important. The event hosted by Healthy Land and Water in collaboration with community, research, industry, government and Traditional Owner groups, will bring together wisdom, knowledge and know-how, galvanising interest and energy for a healthy future for the Pumicestone Passage and its catchment. There is an extensive and diverse line-up of local speakers, including Sunshine Coast Council staff. Knowledge gathered through the event will help to inform the next Pumicestone Catchment Action Plan and an updated SEQ Natural Resource Management Plan. Together these plans will support our preservation and enjoyment of the Passage and its catchment into the future. To find out more and to buy tickets visit Healthy Land and Water’s website: hlw.org.au/workshops This is a COVID-safe event. All guests will be asked to sign in on arrival and adhere to the COVID-safe advice provided. Details: Date: February 16-18, 2021 Venue: USC Auditorium, University of the Sunshine Coast Tickets*: o One day general admission $40 o One day concession - $20 o One day online - $10 *Booking fees apply More information: hlw.org.au/workshops
15.01.2022 Festive season kicks off across the Sunshine Coast Media Release Wednesday 25 November 2020...Continue reading
15.01.2022 New beach wheelchair to benefit many Sunshine Coast Council Media Release Friday 4 September 2020...Continue reading
15.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Council Media Release October 1, 2020 Have you seen this fiery little daisy? ...Continue reading
14.01.2022 ' ' * Transport Levy Annual Report 2019/2020 * Environment Levy Annual Report 2019/2020 * Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Reporting... * Environmental Sustainability Benchmarking Report 2019/2020 * Development Application - 7 Paynter Park Drive Woombye * Systematic Inspection Program - Regulated Dogs *Exception under Local Government Regulation for Disposal of Property Lot 3 SP205189, Birtinya * Qld Audit Office - Second Interim Management Report 30 June 2020 * August 2020 Financial Performance Report * Budget Review 1 2020/21 https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au//Meetings-Minutes-and Livestreaming is available via Council's Youtube live stream channel
13.01.2022 DV ‘shield’ trial to protect Sunshine Coast families Sunshine Coast Council Media Release Monday 14 December 2020...Continue reading
13.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Council Media Release Thursday 12 November 2020 Sunshine Coast kids clean up our beaches for the turtles...Continue reading
12.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2020 finalists announced Sunshine Coast Council Media Release August, 2020...Continue reading
12.01.2022 Faux fire tests disaster response under COVID-19 conditions Sunshine Coast Council Media Release 1 September 2020...Continue reading
11.01.2022 Update: 65 and 67 Lady Musgrave Dr MOUNTAIN CREEK - Child Care Centre - GG Propco No 3 Pty Ltd - Town Planning Alliance Pty Ltd Sunshine Coast Council issues refusal to the application. Full details contained here:... https://developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au//FilterDirec
11.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Media Release 20 November 2020 Cultural tourism venture thrives on the Coast...Continue reading
10.01.2022 Mountain Creek Road, Mountain Creek Kerb & Channel Replacement Monday 9th until Friday 13th November, 2020... (weather permitting) See more
09.01.2022 10am today live from councils Facebook page.
09.01.2022 Sunshine Coast volunteers make our beaches some of the cleanest in Australia Sunshine Coast Council Media Release September 3, 2020... Sunshine Coast volunteers make our beaches some of the cleanest in Australia In the past four years, 450,000 pieces of litter almost 11 tonnes of rubbish have been collected from Sunshine Coast beaches, leaving behind a much cleaner environment for residents and wildlife. This incredible feat was achieved thanks to the dedication of volunteers, schools, and charity and community groups, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council as part of its Beach Clean-up Program. From January 2016 to June 2020, 761 clean-up events took place across the region an Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) local government record. Groups nation-wide input their information into the AMDI database, recording the location, quantities and types of marine rubbish collected, to give an overview of the impact on beaches across the country. Environmental Operations Senior Project Officer Raeleen Draper said the Beach Clean-Up Program was successful thanks to the combined effort of the Sunshine Coast community and council. We are lucky to have a community that cares so much about both humans and native animals living in a clean Sunshine Coast, Ms Draper said. While we are so grateful, it’s also a sad fact that we even have to do this which is why we are also working behind the scenes with our community to reduce, at the source, the rubbish littering our beaches and waterways in the first place. We encourage local groups to include their data in the AMDI database, as it allows us to identify the biggest impact on our local beaches. Thanks to this, we’ve been able to identify some of the main rubbish culprits like Slurpee cups, cigarette butts or doggy poo bags impacting certain areas and work with the local community to change habits and reduce use. Environment Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox invites the community to get involved and join in at a beach clean-up event, where they can see the impact of marine rubbish first hand. Our waterways, wetlands and beaches are an important part of our lifestyle. We enjoy swimming, boating and fishing, as well as walking, cycling and meeting friends and family near the water, Cr Cox said. Contributing towards a clean marine environment is also important for turtles and other native animals which permanently or seasonally call the Sunshine Coast home. There are regular community clean-ups available and council run events planned for later in the year, pending COVID restrictions. Upcoming council run events include the Schools Beach Clean Up, Clean Up for the Hatchlings and Clean Up Australia Day. Council’s website will have full details including dates in coming months. Search Beach Clean-Up Program on council’s website for more. ENDS
09.01.2022 Council is carrying out a huge mulching project for the Harmony estate, Sippy Downs & Buderim in the coming weeks/months before the weather heats up. We are focusing on areas that genuinely need the attention. I’m sure you’ll agree that this is a very welcomed addition to our community. King regards,... Christian Dickson
09.01.2022 Big penalties for illegal tree clearing Sunshine Coast Council Media Release Wednesday 11 November 2020...Continue reading
07.01.2022 Heads up Harmony residents Your new Neighbourhood Watch Group launches this Sunday On Sunday 13th of December 2020 Sippy Downs Police will join with residents of Sippy Downs and Harmony and launch the zone Harmony which has now been officially added to Sippy Downs.... Come and meet your local Police and the new Neighbourhood Watch Committee, grab a free sausage and pick up some great tips and ticks for keeping you, your property and belongings safe. See you there. Christian Dickson https://fb.me/e/6ayilIOiD
07.01.2022 Season’s Greetings! We are so excited to share our success with you from our participation yesterday (Saturday 5 December 2020) in the Northern Nationals First Lego League Challenge 2020 tournament! From many 100s of teams all over Queensland, The RoboKnights were 1 from 40 that were advanced to partake in this International qualifying event.... Over 7 hours, our small but great team of 3 presented shared our innovative project Engaging P.L.A.Y for the over 65s with both competing teams and judges, were judged on our team’s core values and robot engineering and performance. Being a team of only 3, competing against others that were 6-10/team, we had more than double the workload to complete in both leading up to and on the day. Since we spoke with you before our regional event in November, we further developed our project and prototype by trialling connecting website to wearable and smart home technology to showcase our monitoring systems and motivating voice activated chat bot to exercising the inactive over 65s. Due to time constraints in preparing this unique technology, on the day were only able to demonstrate it partially. However, the judges loved our concept! Additionally our robust engineering of our game field robot rewarded us with 2nd top scoring points on the day. RoboKnights were awarded 1st Place Northern Nationals FLL 2020/21: Motivators Award and 3rd Place Northern Nationals FLL 2020/21: Overall Champions Award. We are highly excited and proud to announce that our team, the RoboKnights have been advanced to compete at an international level at the Asian Pacific Open Championships expected to be held in Sydney, February 2021. Our team wish to thank you very much for your time in allowing us to share our ideas, ask questions and gain your expert feedback to help us in developing our project for this competition and would love to catch up with you again after Christmas to see how would could further improve our innovation for our international representation. We would also be happy and grateful if you were to share our success with your colleagues! Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLLRoboKnightsAustralia Here are some photos that we took at our tournament yesterday.
06.01.2022 Nominate a young conservationist now Sunshine Coast Council Media Release 02 February 2021...Continue reading
06.01.2022 Pet registration renewals are on the way Sunshine Coast Council Media Release September 2, 2020...Continue reading
05.01.2022 Sunshine Coast Media Release November 2020 There’s more for you on new and improved MyMaps ... Did you know there’s a one-stop online shop where you can search everything from marine turtle nest locations and dog-friendly areas to updates on development and information about properties in your street? Council’s new and improved MyMaps online web mapping platform provides public access to a wide range of important information about the Sunshine Coast, including local development and details about facilities and services near you. Service Excellence Portfolio Councillor Christian Dickson said MyMaps was now more user-friendly and convenient after an extensive upgrade. MyMaps is one of several online development tools offered by Sunshine Coast Council. It enables users to access information about their own properties, underground services like storm water, electrical and communication infrastructure, Cr Dickson said. It also offers maps showing regional facilities, services and attractions, Divisional boundary maps that show which areas elected representatives are responsible for. You can also view maps that explain the application of local laws such as animal management and parking regulations. MyMaps is used by a wide range of people within the Sunshine Coast region including people within the development and real estate industries, land owners, community groups, civil engineers, event planners and schools and universities, Cr Dickson said. After surveying many of the people who regularly use MyMaps, council was able to make a number of upgrades and improvements to the platform including mobile responsiveness and the ability to download even more information and data about the Sunshine Coast. Businesses can also benefit from using MyMaps by accessing information about council’s current major projects and contractors for cleaning services, landscape maintenance, street cleaning, slashing and turf maintenance. To access MyMaps, click on the development tools and guidelines tab on council’s website. ENDS
04.01.2022 Our Future Waste! Have your say on the future of waste and resource recovery on the Sunshine Coast, including a third bin to capture food and organic waste (FOGO) by completing the online survey. Around half of the material in Sunshine Coast household general waste bins could be diverted from landfill and recycled.... Sunshine Coast Council is therefore looking at how we collect waste from households to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfill and achieve recycling targets outlined in the Queensland Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy. We are very interested in your views on the introduction of a third bin for collection of food organics and garden organics. Your input will help inform council on how waste is managed across the region into the future. We want to know what changes you’d be willing to make for a sustainable future. Fill out the survey before 5pm, Tuesday 2 March, 2021. https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/our-future-was
04.01.2022 Do you live in Glenfield’s at Mountain Creek? Would you support a new public toilet facility with disability access facilities? We are seeking your comments with a quick 1 minute survey.... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6XWWR6W Looking forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Christian Dickson
03.01.2022 A big thank you to Jason and our arborist team for planting a propagated fig from the old Sippy Downs roundabout in its new home at the Karawatha Drive roundabout. The large tree was knocked down by last years storm and a propagated fig was planted today. This tree will grow big, strong and become an icon for the area in no time.... A new journey for the fig in its new home. Thank you to all the locals for raising this with me. Christian Dickson
03.01.2022 Calling emerging young leaders Sunshine Coast Youth Action Group applications now open Sunshine Coast Council Media Release Tuesday 25 August 2020... Calling emerging young leaders Sunshine Coast Youth Action Group applications now open Sunshine Coast residents aged 12 to 25 our leaders of tomorrow are being invited to join an innovative Council program to inspire and engage young people and help shape inclusive and connected communities. Applications are open for the Sunshine Coast Youth Action Group with the first workshop set to be held in September at the Thrive Youth Hub in Maroochydore. Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the program aimed to foster a strong connection between participants, while also empowering leadership skills and community networks. We have some great projects our young people can advise council on through the Sunshine Coast Youth Action Group, including health and wellbeing programs specific to young people, plans for a junior council in 2021 as well helping us achieve our Sunshine Coast Community Strategy priorities, Cr Law said. Importantly, this is a wonderful opportunity for our future leaders to give advice on issues impacting our youth and for us to hear their voices loud and clear. Year 12 student Jordan Horne, 17, of Diddillibah, is the Queensland Youth Parliament representative for Ninderry. She said it was essential youth were engaged in fostering a better and safer community, along with encouraging a youth voice among all levels of government. Youth are continually referred to as the change-makers of the future. However, we all know change can’t start without action, Ms Horne said. By consulting youth and engaging them in council projects, we are ensuring a tight-knit community both now and into the future and helping to create active members in society who have the needs of the community in the forefront of their minds. Ms Horne said some of the biggest issues facing youth today included establishing a sense of belonging especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. While social media has most certainly aided in keeping people connected, new initiatives such as the Youth Action Group will help bring youth together to foster new friendships and also aid in strengthening community spirit. Council’s Youth Action Group is an opportunity to create change and impact people both now and into the future. If you’re questioning if you should apply, then you are the perfect candidate for this program because the sheer fact that the Youth Action Group is on your mind shows you care about your community’s future. People can register here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTM96Q9 The program involves monthly workshops in a casual, relaxed setting. Applications close Tuesday 8 September 2020. ENDS
02.01.2022 Magpie swooping season has begun Sunshine Coast Council Media Release 24 August 2020... Magpie swooping season has begun Magpies breeding season has begun across the Sunshine Coast and council asks residents to remain tolerant of the protected native animal as they walk or ride near nests. Natural Areas Conservation Officer Tyron de Kauwe said magpies were very clever, remembering faces in their neighbourhood. Magpies are pretty amazing birds and in fact only 10 per cent of breeding males will actually swoop, Mr de Kauwe said. Magpies will often stay in one area for up to 20 years and can identify individuals by their facial features, even recognising all the people in their neighbourhood. When they walk around with their head tilted, they are actually listening for prey and are capable of hearing earthworms and larvae moving underground. Unlike other members of the Artamidae family, magpies walk along the ground, they do not hop. They are also extraordinary parents, looking after their young for up to two years. Mr de Kauwe reminded residents of the role they played in ensuring their own safety, as well of that of young magpies and offered the following tips for living with magpies. Swooping begins once the eggs are hatched and ends once the chicks have left the nest, which is about six to eight weeks, he said. When you see male magpies defending their territory, they are merely defending their young. Don’t act aggressively towards them as they have a very long memory and this will just encourage further defensive behaviour in the future. Move quickly through the area but do not run, wear a wide brimmed hat, sunglasses or use an umbrella, dismount and walk your bike and where possible, walk in groups or avoid the area altogether if possible. Most importantly though, take a moment to appreciate the complex carolling of one of Australia’s most iconic birdsthe humble magpie. ENDS
02.01.2022 First turtle nest discovered for the 2020 season Sunshine Coast Council Media Release 25 November 2020...Continue reading
02.01.2022 Last financial year I was able to share in granting $50,000 to local sports clubs and community organisations. There is nothing better than putting your money back into the peoples hands. With State Government legislation changes, councillors are now capped at around $21,000 per year in community grants. This years allocation has nearly been expended. If you're a community group in Division 6 and are looking to achieve outcome in your community, please get in contact from Jul...y 1 2021 so we can talk further. Your local community councillor, Christian Dickson
02.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day - We are all under a lot of stress right now, so if you know someone who is struggling, please take the time out today to ask them Are you ...ok? It could just save their life. And if you would like more resources and support on how to make a difference today visit www.ruok.org.au
01.01.2022 Karawatha Drive, Buderim - Upgraded bus stop and shelter occuring at stop number 317925. Works to occur over the next few weeks. Warm regards,... Christian
01.01.2022 A friendly reminder as part of councils Compliance and Enforcement Policy & the Domestic Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Strategy, we have an upcoming Education Pop Up Event in your area this Saturday 14th November 2020. The details of the event are: Location: Linear Park, Harmony Blvd, Palmview... Date: Saturday 14th November, 2020 Time: 3pm 5pm Council looks forward to the event and engaging with the community. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me on the details below. https://www.facebook.com/events/380737689792981
