Local – Page 40 – Willow Court Tasmania

Power to the Avenue

June 11, 2013 No Comments

Aurora’s activities today in the Avenue are working towards Willow Court having a good supply of electric power along with others in the Avenue, by the photos this is very close to finishing. The last photo shows a new power pole with a transformer in front of Bronte Ward ready and waiting to be connected. Connection will allow better security for the Historic Precinct of The Barracks, C & A Wards and Bronte Ward. Local businesses on the east side of George Street went without power for most of the day to cater for this connection, costing over $75,000.

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ABC Journalist enquiry

March 22, 2013 No Comments

Yesterday I received an email from an ABC Journalist asking if anyone in this group would like to comment on the sale of RDH and WC and the Auditor-General’s report into the sale. I have an opinion on this and I will express that among anyone else thoughts and comments on our facebook group and facebook page. Why not join us?

ABC Report video

Mercury Article

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Supermarket plans for oval area (UPDATE)

March 5, 2013 No Comments

Click HERE or the picture Supermarket shopping centre announced

THERE is considerable interest in two supermarket proposals that have been lodged with the Council this month, says Councilor Bester.

Click HERE to visit Cr. Damian Bester’s web page to view the current plans for the oval precinct and some of his comments.

One of the area marked to be a shopping supermarket

is this oval at Willow Court while just down the road

100 meters stands the Heritage Precinct of Willow Court.

It will be interesting to see what sort of legacy this

Council will leave the community of New Norfolk

and the Derwent Valley.

It’s not an easy decision for any Councillor to make

when there are competing ideas and philosophies

for this large site with many different pros and cons.

It would be good to let your Councillor know your opinion.

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Royal Derwent Hospital’s water supply, sewage and sullage systems

March 3, 2013 No Comments

Ken O’Brien’s Audio

Ken OBrien from New Norfolk who owned the General Store talks about the Royal Derwent Hospital’s water supply, sewage and sullage systems and how they interacted with the township. Now in his 90′s Ken’s vivid memory of the early township was shared at the Frascati Open Day in January 2013.

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Power being connected

February 25, 2013 1 Comment

Willow Court has a lack of electric power and security, but this last week and this week the Avenue will be closed while underground cables are installed. This will allow for the site to be well lite, secure and have the ability to have events at night. This is part of the Conservation Committee’s ongoing work to restore the historic precinct. Power will allow trades people to start the restoration process. Heritage Tasmania require that the cables be located underground to preserve the visual qualities if the area.

This is a major positive for Willow Court as it is a basic foundation program this will lead to many varied activities at and about Willow Court.

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Shame Cr Judy Bromfield Shame.

February 24, 2013 4 Comments

Tonight the General Manager of the Derwent Valley Council confirmed that Cr, Judy Bromfield knew about the need for people to run the Long Table Fire Fundraising event at Willow Court tonight and knew the consequences of her plan to defer new (Insured)Members of the Willow Court Committee well before she moved a motion on Thursday Night’s Council Meeting to stop the event.

Her decision can only mean that she did deliberately stop the fundraising event tonight at Willow Court.

Is Councillor Bromfield aware of the stress she has caused to Council employees and volunteers? Shame Cr Bromfield Shame. The General Manager along with Cr Bester did assist at the gates of Willow Court tonight to help inform people that the event would be not going ahead .

Cr Judy Bromfield owes the people who worked hard to arrange this event for the Tasmanian Fire Appeal and the New Norfolk Community an explanation and an apology, this is disgusting behaviour from a Councilor with over 20 years experience.

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Tasmanian Bushfire Fundraiser

February 1, 2013 No Comments

Long Table Dinner

Under the Stars

Willow Court Barracks

The Avenue New Norfolk

6.30 pm – midnight 23 February 2013

Two course dinner $35 pp

Refreshments available at the bar (cash only – no BYO)

Silent Auction

Entertainment

Derwent Valley Concert Band & Bluey Latham

Pre-purchased tickets essential by 21 February

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Congratulations

January 29, 2013 No Comments

CERTIFICATES recognising the community service of a number of local residents were presented at the Derwent Valley Council’s Australia Day celebration on Saturday including Friends of Willow Courts own, Sharon Hutchison.

Sharon Hutchison: Long-term community service through Derwent Valley
Regional Arts, Derwent Valley Community Choir, Tyga FM, Derwent Valley Players
and the Friends of Willow Court

You may know her as “The Matron” or part of the Derwent Valley Community Choir, both performing at the last open day.

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