The criteria are standard for all tenders and are adhered to strictly to ensure fairness and to comply with the Local Government Act. Price is weighted at 20% of the overall evaluation criteria. The other criteria are Relevant Experience 30%, Vision and Innovation 25% and Methodology 25%.

This contract is for the design phase only of the project and represents about 7% of the $6.5 million project budget. Tenders for the construction work on the pool complex will be called next year and local companies will be encouraged to tender to undertake the project.

While the Council in its Five Point Plan, committed to using Fraser Coast suppliers and contractors where possible, this is one of the very few occasions where the majority of Councillors believed the winning tenderer had the best expertise for the project at an acceptable price and was offering best value for the community.

Council continues to support local businesses with more than $12m injected recently into the local economy through 10 major projects, not including civil, road and bridge building projects.

Cr Mick Kruger, Mayor

Awards won by the Council include –
– Tourism Associations and Visitor Information Centres Award – Hervey Bay Airport VIC right: VIC Co-ordinator Vanida Petts with Fraser Coast Chronicle General Manager Jonathan Steel ;
– Tourism Retailing Award – Quintessential Fraser Coast and Visitor Information Centre at the Hervey Bay Airport;
– Regional Festivals and Special Events Award – Mary Poppins Festival;
– Tourism Promotional Material and Media – FCRC for its marketing initiatives including Our Fraser Coast website, the Staycations and My Fraser Coast campaigns, the development of Discovery Trails, Our Fraser Coast Magazine and widespread marketing. More …

Cerebral Palsy League and Fraser Coast Regional Council, in conjunction with sponsors Hervey Bay Council for the Arts, the Queensland Government, and Lifeline, are staging the exhibition but this year it will include Maryborough as well as Hervey Bay.

The official launch of Art Affair will be at the Hervey Bay RSL, Torquay Road on 30 October (open 9.30am to 2.30pm). It will stay in Hervey Bay for two days before moving to Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough from 2 to 19 November (open 9am to 4pm). Entry is free. More …

Organised by the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre and Rotary Club of Hervey Bay Sunrise, the ride aims to raise more than a sweat – all proceeds go to the Hervey Bay Youth Mentoring Program.

Choose an easy flat run for beginners and younger folk or the challenging loop for more experienced cyclists to take in some of Hervey Bay’s high country.

Water and healthy snacks will be provided along the route. The ride finishes back at the Urangan Community Centre where a Community Breakfast will be ready to welcome all intrepid riders!

Money raisers earn prizes.

Australia Day awards on the Fraser Coast will be given in the following categories in each of the four previous local government communities (Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro and Woocoo):
– Citizen of the Year
– Junior Citizen of the Year
– Senior Sportsperson of the Year
– Junior Sportsperson of the Year
– Senior Cultural Award
– Junior Cultural Award
– Community Event

Nominations should be returned to Council as soon as possible, with the successful candidates being presented their awards at Australia Day celebrations on January 26, 2011 across the region.

Nomination forms can be obtained from Council’s administration centres, downloaded from Council’s website or by telephoning Council on 1300 79 49 29.

Completed nomination forms should be posted to:

Australia Day Awards
Fraser Coast Regional Council
PO Box 1943
HERVEY BAY Q 4655
or
Emailed to:enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Come along to a free community workshop to find out how you can help bring it back to the Fraser Coast by restoring its habitats.

Maryborough City Hall – Saturday 6 November – 9am to 3pm. Hosted by the Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network and Mary River Catchment Co-ordinating Committee.

Workshop includes an information booklet, a Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Vine to get you started, morning tea and a light lunch. Register with Jenny Whyte by Friday 29 October on 5482 4766 or email mrccc@ozwide.net.au

“If you can steal something from another team, preferably their car keys or tents, they have to buy them back which gives your team more money to bribe the judges and win points,” said Mr Brien.

Follow the intrepid trio’s fundraising journey through outback Queensland on the Council’s website www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au. More …

The recital at 4.30pm on Sunday 14 November, is sponsored by Janet’s Art, Kent Street, Maryborough and will be staged in Gatakers courtyard.

The music is guaranteed to delight and so are the wine tasting from Vintner’s Secret Vineyard, Childers and a gourmet buffet during interval. More …

In Community Voice you can register to receive the Council’s eNewsletter that keeps you up to date with Council news, you can nominate a Council staff member for a Customer Service Excellence Award, or you can make an enquiry or submit a concern on-line. More …