Message from the Mayor
Welcome to the June/July edition of news@scenicrim.
Council is continuing to drive ahead with the Beaudesert Town Centre Bypass project. We recently endorsed the recommendations of a new business case which Council
co-funded with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. You can read more about this below, but it clears yet another road block towards the delivery of this vital piece of infrastructure for the Scenic Rim community. I remain committed to seeing this project completed and will continue to advocate at the highest levels for the dollars to achieve this.
Carbon Tax Savings
Council expects to pass on Carbon Tax savings to ratepayers following the repeal of the legislation in Federal Parliament. As Mayor, I am committed to ensuring ratepayers benefit from any savings achieved by Council following the removal of the Carbon Tax. I was strongly opposed to this failed tax which simply burdened Australian households and businesses with higher costs and financial pressures. Unlike metropolitan councils, which were directly liable for Carbon Tax contributions as emitters, the impost of the tax on Scenic Rim Regional Council was in the form of increased costs for services and materials, such as electricity, passed on by suppliers. While it is reasonable to assume these costs will fall once the Carbon Tax component is removed from pricing, Council will need to review the actual flow-on effects before finalising any potential change to our Budget and rating outcomes. This will likely be considered in our Quarterly Budget Review in October, by which time Council will have a clearer picture of the extent of savings achieved from 1 July 2014 onwards. Council will then determine the most effective means of passing on potential savings to ratepayers.
Cr John Brent, Mayor

Heart bypass diagnosis

Stage one of the Beaudesert Town Centre Bypass could be delivered for less than $25 million, according to a new business case which outlines the preferred options for the project.
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$2.8m bridge initiative

Motorists who travel between the Scenic Rim and Flagstone via Kilmoylar Rd will soon enjoy a safer trip with the replacement of the ageing Edward O'Neill Bridge at Undullah by Scenic Rim and Logan councils.
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Cell to fill waste needs

A new waste disposal cell is under construction at Council's Bromelton central landfill facility. The $2.5 million project will provide for the waste disposal needs of the region for the next five to six years.
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New Biddaddaba bridge

Works on a damaged culvert across Biddaddaba Creek are nearing completion with bitumen sealing of the bridge commencing shortly.
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Race club has the reins

Beaudesert Race Club has been handed the reins at the local racecourse with Council granting the organisation a 20-year leasehold, following negotiations with BRC and Racing Queensland.
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State backs park project

Planned improvements by Council to visitor access and amenity in Jubilee Park as part of the Beaudesert Central Revitalisation Project have received a boost from the State. 
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2014 Business Awards

Council and the Combined Regional Chambers of Commerce invite businesses and individuals to nominate for the 2014 Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards during August.
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Ekka Regional Harvest 

Scenic Rim has partnered with its rural neighbours Southern Downs and Lockyer Valley to showcase the wonderful food and produce of the three regions at this year's Ekka. 
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Federal funds advocacy

Council will seek road funding assistance through two new Commonwealth programs. $300m has been allocated for bridge renewal and $200m to heavy vehicle safety and productivity.
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Plans assist community

Annual report cards on the implementation of the Scenic Rim Social Plan and Sport and Recreation Plan show both are continuing to deliver benefits for the community.
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Local heritage register 

Council has adopted a Local Heritage Register for the Scenic Rim to ensure the conservation of places of historical and cultural significance for future generations.
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Council's digital switch

Council is to phase out the printing of meeting agendas and supporting documentation in a move expected to save several thousand dollars a year.
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