Safer Roundabouts.

As seen above the council has removed the trees and shrubs from the roundabouts in Bellvista. This will improve vision and with the lawn will assist in the overall maintenance of the area.

No standing signs have also been place around the school so please use the ample parking that is now available within the school grounds.

Reports from the school say the new crossing is working well. A big thank you to all involved in running the crossing.

Clearing the Drain

The SCRC has started work clearing the drain running by Dumbarton Drive. This will assist in allowing the storm water to flow away quickly. Thanks again for the quick response by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) maintenance team.

Table in the Park Replaced

Thanks to quick action by SCRC the table, which was damaged by vandals, has been replaced. This table is of a stronger construction so if the small minded wish to continue their attack they will need to work at it. Some how I don't think they (the small minded) know the meaning of work.

The Unity College School Crossing volunteer parents went through their final 'on the job' training today Oct 13th. The 'Children Crossing' flags were out and the lollypop "Stop" sign was in action.

Volunteers were shown the procedures they were to follow to ensure children were able to safely cross Lomond Cres. This service will become even more appreciated by Bellvista parents when the new shopping complex is in operation further along Lomond Cres in mid 2010.

Thanks to all the volunteers, without you this valuable service would not be possible.

Staff Carpark at Unity College

The new "staff car park" at Unity College is now open. This should help with parking around the school at drop off and pick up times. Please do not used this car park as a drop off point, use the main car park, which will now have more room, for this purpose.

More Work in Dumbarton Drive

The council is well on the way of removing the unsightly growth in Dumbarton Drive. It will be replaced with mulch and in time a more durable ground cover. When this work is finished is should make the roundabouts at both ends Dumbarton Drive safer.

The broken table in the BBQ area in the main park has been removed and will be replaced when another one is available. If you know anything about the vandalism which occurred here please contact BeCA and help us stop this type of behavior.

Committee Meeting Held 5th Oct 09

For the minutes of the last committee meeting held on the 5th Oct.09 please click HERE

The Health of our lake

The following advice has been received from the SCRC:

Living around lakes

Sunshine Coast Council has received a number of reports relating to activities of concern around the Bellvista lakes, and would like to offer the following advice.

If you notice anyone disturbing wildlife on the lakes, please contact council on 5475 7272. Reports of children throwing rocks at swans and other wildlife on the lakes are of great concern and under the Nature Conservation Act is considered an offence.

Please refrain from feeding birds. This simple act of apparent kindness creates a number of problems as birds may be fed multiple times each day. Human intervention of this nature can cause an increase in the lakes nutrients, aggressive bird behaviour and a reduction in the bird’s natural resistance as well as encouraging over population of certain species.

Educational signage with these messages will be installed in the coming months.

Fishing, while not prohibited, is not encouraged in any council managed lakes. Discarded fishing line and hooks can cause danger to birds and other animals in the area.

If you have any concerns about the lakes or require more information please contact Councils Customer Service Centre to speak to the Lakes & Wetlands Technical Officer- Kate Mackenzie

Vandalism in our Park

This is blatant Vandalism

This happened some time last night and is not wanted in our community. Did you see anyone hanging around the BBQ area in our main park in Bellvista. Someone must have seen this happen or know something about it. If you do please ring Caloundra Police on 5439 4444 and report the matter or contact BeCA for a confidential report and we will take the matter further.

Your help is required to stop this criminal act.