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General Community Notices

Changes to school holiday activities - contact organisers directly for Sept

Two fun workshops will be available in the second week of the September School Holidays.

Some changes have been made to the School Holiday Activities so now you need to book directly with the activity organisers.

Tuesday 28 September - Betty's Arts & Crafts Workshop 9am-3pm at Rec Club 1. Cost is $35 per child including all materials and morning tea. Bring lunch and a drink. Crete a Japanese fighting fish wash painting, sculpt an alien, paint a canvas & many other crafts. Book with Betty on 0402 688 170 or email bibbys4@bigpond.com

Thursday 30 September - Sparky's Clown School Workshop 10am-3pm at Rec Club 2. Cost is $30 per child and includes a sausage sizzle lunch. Bring a hat, drink, sunblock and snacks. Learn to face paint, make balloon animals, juggle, play games and lots more fun. Book with Sparky on 0410 629 966 or sparky@coomerawaters.net.au

Payments can be made via cash on the day or internet banking (account details available by emailing Betty or Sparky on addresses above).

A group email will be sent to regular attendees about school holiday activities. If you would like to be added to this list then please email info@coomerawaters.org.au

Resident Information Session Wed 13 Oct 7pm at Rec 1 - recommended for new residents

A Resident Information Session will be held on Wednesday 13 October at Rec Club 1 from 7-8pm. This session is recommended for all new residents as it contains helpful explanations of how the Body Corporate system operates in our estate plus how all the different groups work together. Time for questions and answers in this casual setting.

New East Coomera School to open Jan 2011

A new state school will open in East Coomera (Finnegan Way) in January 2011 and is seeking enrollments from Prep to Year 7. For more information please contact the School Principal, Vic Graham, on 5562 4866 or visit www.newschool-coomeraeastss.eq.edu.au

Pup still lost - please help - reward offered, no questions asked

If you have any information about 'Bella', a black and tan German Shepherd puppy that went missing from Pacha Close (Solo) on Tuesday 13 July then please call 0423 369 224 or 0410 176 169. Or you can email info@coomerawaters.org.au 

She had no collar on and has a scar on her belly from an operation. She now needs medical care and her owners are very worried about her. A generous reward is offered with no questions asked. Bella may have been seen with a male on the day of her disappearance and has also possibly been seen being walked around the estate.

Attached below is a photo of Bella. She is only 4 months old. She has blue eyes, medium length black fur, her tan points are starting to show. You can also contact RSPCA with any info on 1300 36 37 36 or surrender Bella to any vet.

CW Christmas Plans

The date has been set for the 2010 CW Resident Christmas Party - Sunday 5 December from 2-6pm at Rec Club 1 (including carpark area) which will feature a Santa visit, lolly bags for kids, musical entertainment, jumping castle, kids' entertainers and food & drink for purchase. Rec 1 facilities will be unavailable during the party (ie pool, sauna, gym and tennis courts).

The 2010 Christmas Lights Competition will launch in mid November.

Click here for more Christmas info.

More info on both these things to feature here, in the newsletters and on the Rec Club noticeboards.

Free fitness classes at Genesis Central Park

Coomera Waters residents are invited to attend two free weekly fitness classes at Genesis Central Park (Picnic Creek Drive).

Easy Yoga Saturday 8am - stretch and relax with meditation. Improve your flexibility and posture with a focus on relaxation. Bring a towel or yoga mat to the class. For further info contact Galaxy Coaching on 0450 582 540.

Active & Healthy Mums Friday 9.15am - a great class designed specifically for mums to help get you active and healthy. Exercises are specifically suited to post-natal women targeting those trouble areas while still caring for your recovering body. For further info call Alison at Enhance Your Life PT on 0415 753 930.

These activities are subsidised by GCCC Active & Healthy Program which offers over 170 free or low-cost activities across the City.

Social Tennis on Friday 24 September 6-8pm at Rec 2

The next Monthly Social Tennis Session will be held on Friday 24 September from 6-8pm at Rec 2 courts. Please bring your tennis racquet. $2 will now be collected from each player each session to provide new tennis balls. The sessions are held on the last Friday of the month - the next session will be on Friday 29 October.

In the event of rainy weather, the session will be cancelled.

Secure your car & home

There were a number of car and home break-ins across the Coomera area including Coomera Waters during July/August.

Most of the cars affected have been parked on the road or a driveway and have been unlocked. So please lock your car, park in a garage if possible and remove all valuables from your car including bags, coins, laptops and GPS systems.

House break-ins have mainly occurred at night while residents are home. Please secure your home even while you are home. Flyscreens are not security devices so you need to lock any open windows. You also should secure your home before going to sleep.

Please note that living in a gated area does not mean your home or car will not be targeted. Some of the recent offenders have been on foot and have been able to access the gated areas.

If you have any Security questions or issues please call Coomera Waters Security on 5501 9299 or call the police on 000 in the case of an emergency.

Changes to local waste transfer stations

For a full list of Gold Coast Waste Transfer Stations (tips) and other waste/recycling info, please go to this Gold Coast City Council website ...
www.goldcoastcity.com.au/greengc

Operational changes have been made to some local transfer stations recently.

Pimpama Transfer Station is now closed.

Jacobs Well Transfer Station (corner of Behms and Skopps Roads) is now open 7 days a week from 7am till 4.50pm and includes modern recycling facilities.

More info available from Council on 5581 6799.

Be responsible for pets - cats must be registered with Council & kept on your property

It has been noted that some residents are not picking up after their dogs around the estate which means an increased amount of dog poo. Please be responsible and take the time to pick up after your dog.

Also, according to the CW by-laws, cats need to be indoors from 6pm till 6am and need to wear a bell in attempts to protect local wildlife. 

Gold Coast City Council laws now require all cats now need to be registered from 3 months of age. You can be issued with a $200 on the spot fine if your cat is not registered. Dogs also need to be registered.

Click here for animal information on council website including registration forms

Council also requires that cats be kept on your property at all times to prevent them being a nuisance to neighbours and local wildlife. A $75 on the spot fine can be issued to owners of cats found outside their property and cats may also be impounded.

Council also suggests desexing your cat at an early age and also identifying your cat with a collar, tag or microchip. More info available from Council's Animal Management section on 5581 6664.

End of Financial Year Checklist from July newsletter

Click below for the End of Financial Year Checklist as mentioned in the July newsletter.

End of Financial Year Checklist

Latest at the Tavern incl Sunday breakfasts

Visit the Tavern's website for up-to-date info about all its services and upcoming events at www.coomerawaterstavern.com.au

Sunday Breakfast will now be hosted EVERY Sunday upstairs in our cosy Benvenuto Room from 7.30am. Try one of our new muesli breakfasts or freshly squeezed juices!
Bookings Recommended on 5501 9351.

Tennis Ladder Competition has started

The Tennis Ladder Competition has started officially!

Click here for the current ladder listing and all the rules.

Be aware of snakes

Be aware of snakes especially near the riverfront parkland (Council property) behind Brindabella Close. A number of snakes have been seen in the area and also on nearby Coomera Waters properties.

If you see a snake, do not attempt to touch it. Move out of its way and secure all pets.

Tony Harrison is a snake handler from Reptile Relocations and he can be contacted on 0401 263 296 or visit
www.goldcoastsnakecatcher.com.au

R.B. Studio closes its doors in Coomera Waters

R.B. Studio beauty salon  has closed down in Coomera Waters. Their last day of operation was Thursday 22 April. R.B. Studio also has a salon in Hope Island and welcomes Coomera Waters clients (previous and new) to visit them there.

R.B. Studio Hope Island
Shop 17
Marina Shopping Village
Santa Barbara Road
Hope Island
5530 8422

Click on link below for a 10% discount voucher available for all Coomera Waters residents to visit the Hope Island salon.

RB Studio 10% discount voucher

New contact details for local Playgroups

For more information about the three local Coomera Waters Playgroups (all held at Rec Club 1) please use following contact details:

Hope to see you there!

CW Art Club on Tuesdays 12-3pm at Rec 2

The Coomera Waters Art Club (for adults) has had a very successful first term of operation. In Term 3, the weekly sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 12-3 at Rec 2. Term 3 will start on 13 July.

The Club is designed for local artists to regularly get together to share ideas, techniques and to have fun! For more info, please contact Beth on 5668 2268 or email info@coomerawaters.org.au


Keep your boat secure

There have been some recent break-ins on local boats. To avoid potential theft of your belongings please keep your boat properly secured. Here are some tips:
  • Don't leave the keys in your boat
  • Lock your boat
  • Don't leave the outboard on your tender (rubber duckie) connected to your fuel tank.
  • Ensure your batteries are all turned off at isolation switches.

New child restraint laws

On March 11 new laws came into place regarding child restraints. Now children up to the age of 7 need to be seated in appropriate child restraints according to their age and weight.

You can be fined $300 and lost 3 demerit points if caught using the wrong seating.

For more information please call 13 23 80 or visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/childrestraints

Changes to CW's 2010 Mobile Library timetable

Council's Mobile Library visits Coomera Waters twice every fortnight. Look for the red road signs indicating where the big library stops. Attached below is the 2010 timetable which contains changes from 2009.

New days and times for 2010 in Coomera Waters are:
Mondays 1.30-4.30pm on Foxwell Rd between Amity & Ragamuffin Roads (near roundabout)
Fridays 10am till noon at Sandy Beach

The mobile library carries a wide range of books for adults and children plus a good selection of CDs, DVDs, videos and audio books. There are also PCs with internet access, large print books, language tapes and disabled access.

For more info visit www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au or call 5581 7272 or email moblibrary@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

2010 Mobile Library Timetable

Coomera Waters By-Laws attached here

Here is a list of all the Coomera Waters By-Laws. These are the rules that govern how residents need to act to benefit the entire community. Breaches of by-laws can be actioned by the Body Corporate committees and also the CWMC. Happy reading!
Coomera Waters By-Laws

Council's East Coomera Koala Conservation Project - they want your feedback

New signs have gone up on local roads outlining contact numbers for koala sightings (5582 9100) and koala injuries (5527 2444). This is part of Gold Coast City Council's new initiative - the East Coomera Koala Conservation Project - designed to protect koalas as development progresses on the Coomera Town Centre.

One of the more immediate measures is a koala relocation and monitoring program which Council is carrying out in accordance with a Scientific Purposes Permit issued by the Department of Environment and Resource Management. Through this program, koalas that are most at-risk through habitat clearing will be relocated to other areas to secure habitat in Gold Coast City. Koalas that come into the program will be micro chipped, radio-collared and released. Council's project team will then track and monitor these koalas for a period of up to two years.

Council is calling on residents and visitors to report all koala sightings (healthy, injured, sick or dead) in the Coomera area and other areas of the city. You can call the koala information line on 07 5582 9100 or go to Council's koala webpage www.goldcoastcity.com.au/koala  which includes an Online Koala Sighting Form plus other great koala information. You can include past koala sightings too as all information is helpful.

GC Council Koala Sighting Form

If you find a sick or injured koala please call Wildcare Australia on their 24-hour line on 07 5527 2444.

Please take extra care when driving at night as koalas are more active in the evenings. As development progresses and koalas become displaced, more koalas will attempt to cross the roads. Being a responsible pet owner will also help protect koalas. Keep dogs restrained and indoors between dusk and dawn to help minimise attacks.

Council appreciates your support of this important initiative.

Watch where you park - CW Parking Infringement info

Recently signs were erected at the entries to the estate outlining the CW Parking Bylaws and how they can be enforced. No rules or bylaws have been changed - just outlined in a sign. A towing company has been engaged to act when necessary. Infringement notices have begun to be handed out and letters about this issue have gone to all homes.

Please note that parking violations in the marina/commercial district will be towed in the first instance. You will not get a warning via a parking infringement notice in that area. This especially applies to the 15 min parking zones. 'Tow Away' signs have now been installed throughout the marina - all signs mention the times when the tow away applies.

Most residents are already parking well. However, the rules are there to help stop those parking incorrectly and are largely to stop the regular persistent offenders and those who park in awkward positions that stop the safe flow of traffic. Parking Infringement Notices will be issued as warnings in most cases except the marina district (please see par above). Violations could result in your car being towed at your own expense.

The Body Corporate is "empowered to remove all vehicles on the common property" which includes park areas, grassed areas and kerbsides. Most houses in CW are designed for four cars - 2 in the garage and 2 on the driveway which allows space for any visitors. However, if you are planning a large party at your home let Security (5501 9299) know so they can be aware of the increased amount of cars in your street. If you are having visitors for an extended period of time, consult your local Body Corp for permission to park on the street if need be.

Call Council for help with the mozzies & midgees

Gold Coast City Council are more likely to spray our area for mosquitoes & midgees if more of us ask them to and/or complain! So if the insects are running riot in your neck of the woods, ask council for some respite on 1300 130 854 and ask for "Pest Management."

Problems with phone or internet? Call Pivit's NEW number 1300 66 33 20

If you have any problems or issues with your phone or internet services through Pivit, please contact their operations centre on 1300 66 33 20 from Mon to Sat 7am-7pm. This is a new contact number. The old one will still continue to work but it is being phased out.


Local bus route

Surfside Buses offer various local routes around Coomera Waters. However only Route 726 incorporates Coomera Waters. Here's the local timetable.
Surfside buses local route timetable


Rec Club booking form, $25 fee and time slots for large gatherings

Residents need to fill out a Rec Club booking form (attached below) when holding large functions (maximum 25 people) at either Rec Club at pay a $25 booking fee. This fee covers all the extra costs incurred by large gatherings including electricity, toilet paper etc.

Print out the form and take to the CWMC office at the marina (above the Sales Office).  Alternatively, forms are available at the CWMC office. Their office number is 5561 8809. 

You need to book the Rec Clubs using the form when holding large gatherings on 10-25 (max) people. This does not give you exclusive use of the Rec Club but is intended to prevent other similar functions being held at the same time as yours. Individuals and families can still use the Rec Club facilities during your gathering.

Time slots to choose from are:
8am till 12 noon
12 noon till 4pm
4pm till 8pm

Please note that demand can be high especially during the summer months so you may need to have some alternative dates prepared. Forms to be dropped to CWMC office at the Marina.
Rec Club Booking Form
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