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Future of Public Transport
Market Long Lunch Tickets - available now
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From time to time we receive information regarding events that are not quite in our district, but that others may find interesting. If you click on the picture above, you will find a link to a file that lists the when and where’s for several upcoming Music Fairs.
Community Information
For those who care for, or people who are living with Dementia
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Gumeracha Nurse-Led Clinic update
Legal Services Info
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Amber’s Animals have a new playmate
Another whale has joined the Amber Animals - making a pod of two! Thank You, John Bowd!
Farewell Les
The Uniting Church in Birdwood was filled to capacity on Monday to farewell Les Modra. Ot was a moving ceremony, with many family members and friends coming forward with tales of Les and his exploits. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Birdwood Pantry.
Farewell Colin
From the SA Variety bash - Car4Bro Facebook page: It is with a heavy heart that we let you all know that our fearless leader and founder Colin Fawcett passed away peacefully at home last night with family by his side. We are devastated, but grateful and overwhelmed by the offers of help and support. Colin was passionate about Variety and the Bash and he will be missed.
You will note that the next Quiz Night will be held on 21st June - think about contributing.
Bikeway trundles closer
The Amy Gillett Bikeway edges closer, with the surface being bitumenised of the Onkaprainga Valley Road, through to Bleeze Street in Birdwood.
Voting in the Election
The Polling Place for Mt Pleasant is located in the Gym at the Mt Pleasant Primary School.
Melrose Street Banners
Banners have been placed along Melrose Street, as promised by the Barossa Council a few years ago. What do you think?
C.F.S. Information
The Five Minute Bushfire plan
Older news bites
Last Old Talunga Apple Tree Cut down
We have often admired and appreciated the one remaining apple tree, that was growing near the tennis courts at Old Talunga Park, as it would have been a part of the orchard which once grew there. Sadly, thanks to Simon, who lives nearby, we were given the news that it has now been razed to the ground. On investigation, it appears that the inner core of the tree was crumbling, but it is still sad to see the tree has been chipped, so that there is no possibility of preserving a small portion of it for posterity... and so preserving a little of the history of the area. Paula Bartsch - Historian.
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Work begins on the Bikeway
November 2024 (photo The Courier)
Funding approved for Amy Gillett bikeway
From Adelaide Hills Council website:
Adelaide Hills Council has committed to build Stage Four of the Amy Gillett Bikeway from Mt Torrens to Birdwood with Federal and State Government funding of $2.6 million each and a Council contribution of $500,000. The total funding for the project is $5.7 Million.
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport has worked closely with the Council on a design solution that can be delivered within the agreed funding package to ensure work on this iconic bikeway can finally continue.
“This is an incredibly important and much-loved asset for our community with the added strategic outcome of attracting tourism and providing economic benefit to townships along the way.” Acting Mayor Nathan Daniell.
The project will extend the Amy Gillett Bikeway from its current end point in Mount Torrens at Oval Road, taking it through to the intersection with Onkaparinga Valley Road in Birdwood, adding around six kilometres to the overall length of the bikeway.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Tom Koutsantonis said, “I am pleased to see the State and Federal Governments’ funding offers taken up with the Adelaide Hills Council putting in the remainder of the funds required to see this important and long-awaited stage of the Amy Gillett Bikeway finally realised. It was the former Labor Government that began the Amy Gillett Bikeway to honour the legacy of a great young South Australian."
Adelaide Hills Council Acting Mayor Nathan Daniell said he was delighted to see Stage Four finally progressing after many years of Council and community advocacy. “The extension of the Amy Gillett bikeway will also ensure more young children are provided with a safe place to learn to ride without the safety concerns of riding on Adelaide Hills roads. Council have committed additional funds to cover the shortfall in government funding and will also undertake ongoing maintenance of the new stage so everyone, especially Birdwood residents, can enjoy the benefits.”
“I am so pleased the Adelaide Hills Council has voted to increase its funding contribution towards this valuable project. It is unfortunate that years of delays have resulted in an increased project budget. This project has endured several changes in Government at a State and Federal level, so I am relieved that despite these challenges it is pushing ahead. I look forward to traveling the Mount Torrens to Birdwood leg of the Bikeway once completed.” Rebekha Sharkie MP