Another BeCA Update Monday Feb 3rd,

BeCA has received correspondence from Nick Wellwood, Stockland's Regional Manager for the Sunshine Coast congratulating BeCA on its successful formation. It was in this letter that he confirmed his wish for Marc Wilkinson (the Project Director for Caloundra Downs) to address the March 23rd Public Meeting to be held at 6:45 at the Stockland Land Sales Office with a presentation to show the area what is being planned for land around Bellvista.

He said, "As you are probably aware the future for your area is very exciting with plans for the emerging development to bring many benefits to your community and we would be very pleased to receive ongoing input from you and your members as we go through the process of master planning the adjoining site."

He also mentioned that eventually the current Land Sales Office would be sold though it is not currently on the market.

It is expected the next BeCA Newsletter will be distributed this weekend (Feb 7th or 8th).

BeCA is arranging a small group to liaise with Unity College principal Rudi Goosem on how each group can best support each other. The school population will be invited to participate in Naming Local Parks discussions.

The Committee has recognized 4 park areas to be 'named', the major park surrounding the lake, the park on O'Reilly Drive, the park on Shannon Crescent, and the park on Rawson St.

This Blog Site was also discussed. It is planned that a 'fixed' web site be created but that this blog will continue as a venue for the community to voice their opinions and feedback via "Comments". When the new web page is up an running, this blog will be scaled back on the information it provides. It is also planned to 'migrate' the blog across to be run fully and totally by BeCA using their own Blogger Account.

The BeCA Committee is seeking to form a "Community Facilities' Sub Committee which will monitor the ownership and use of facilities which would be of benefit to BeCA and the Bellvista Community. It is seeking people with expertise in liaising with government and local authorities for support in acquiring and maintaining facilities or buildings which would benefit Bellvista.

Feel free to contact BeCA Secretary Tony Mohr if you wish to be involved with this committee.

BeCA is pursuing other ideas to foster community knowledge and input via a range of activities. A fridge magnet was suggested which has both Stockland's and BeCA's logos as well as a range of important contact numbers (ambulance, fire brigade, etc). This idea will be discussed with Stockland.

We just love the new BeCA logo and a letter of thanks is being forwarded. BeCA will also provide copies of this committee's minutes to local MP's and our SCRC Councillor, Anna Grosskreutz to keep them informed of the activities and concerns of the Bellvista Community Association.

Minutes of this Meeting can be downloaded here.

The committee's next meeting is Feb 16th.