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New Walkway Provides Safer and Shorter Route Plastic Free July Event
for Community “Our ocean has been the guardian of life on earth. Now it is our turn to be
Capestone residents now have a direct link to the guardians for the ocean.The very nature of the sea is being irretrievably
Mango Hill East train station from the southern side altered. BLUE is a provocative journey into the ocean realm, witnessing
of the community. The new walkway will help better this critical moment in time when the marine world is on a precipice.”
connect residents to public transport services, as Residents are invited to a Plastic Free July event in the Moreton
well as provide a safer and shorter route for school students. The Bay Region facilitated by Tim Silverwood. A growing movement
new pathway and landscaped gardens run from the station to of people are becoming aware that our convenient, plastic-
Ellison Parade where there is a drop-off zone and car parking. reliant lifestyle needs to change. Tim will discuss the impact of Zen Chi Natural Therapies 10th Anniversary!
“It is excellent that we have the connecting walkway available unsustainable pollution on our ocean and marine life, and the We wish to congratulate local business Zen-Chi
BOQ Raises $15k for Hummingbird House to use,” St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School principal, Patrick initiatives used to address these challenges. Following the film Natural Therapies on ten years serving the North
BOQ North Lakes hosted their annual Charity Davis said. ‘Blue’, a Question and Answer workshop will be available for Lakes Community. What began as a small health
Golf Day recently, with all funds this year going to St Benedict’s is looking into creating a ‘walking school bus’ participants with Tim, and Council and Unitywater delegates. and beauty Company with three practitioners,
Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s initiative. The walking school bus will involve students being This FREE event will be held at the North Lakes Community has grown to a team of 15 across multiple natural therapy
hospice. The North Lakes team raised $15, 000 escorted in groups by school staff through the station to school. Hall, on Sunday 8th of July from 10.00am - 12.00noon. Online disciplines. Over the years, Zen-Chi have been recognised with
Dakabin station artist’s impression
thanks to the support of the local community and businesses. bookings are essential due to a limited number of spaces. To find various industry awards, including Best Health Care for Moreton
A full field of 144 players took to the course for the day which out more about Tim visit - www.timsilverwood.com/about Bay Region, two years running. The support of a fantastic team,
ended with a dinner, raffle and premier auction. This is the third past and present, providing exceptional care, through their
year North Lakes Owner Manager Jeff Walls and his team have passion and dedication, have ensured our success, said business
organised this event. Well done to the team for raising funds for owner, Debb Webber. Debb is very grateful to many clients who
this important Community service! have trutsted in them, on their health and wellbeing journey
and would also like to thank the wonderful community, local
businesses and colleagues for their continued support..

Feeback Sought on Dakabin Train Station Queensland Rail Limited ABN 71 132 181 090
Upgrade
Artist’s impression only -
subject to change
Queensland Rail is upgrading Dakabin station to
improve accessibility and make it easier and safer
for customers.
The works are part of the Queensland Rail Station
Accessibility Upgrade Program which focuses on providing Lifestyle Enhancements for Division 4 in
greater accessibility to rail services. 2018/2019 Budget
The station upgrade is designed to achieve independent Division 4 Councillor Julie Greer has announced
accessibility, meaning that all train platforms can be accessed funding for Dohles Rocks Roads’ major intersections,
independently via paths, ramps or lifts, without the need to use Lake Eden and the Griffin Sports Complex in
stairs. Moreton Bay Regional Council’s 2018/19 Budget.
Features of the upgrade include: Cr Greer said $200,000 would also be allocated to begin design
Book your child • a new pedestrian footbridge with lift access works on upgrades for Old Gympie Road at Kallangur.
“As part of council’s commitment to local road infrastructure,
raised section of platform encompassing the core zone and
•
into Chipmunks assisted boarding point $693,000 has been allocated to road resurfacing across Division
Vacation Care! • provision of disability parking spaces 4 and a further $625,000 has been invested towards connecting
Mallard Street at Mango Hill with Maryvale Road
• upgraded hearing augmentation loops and tactile platform
surfaces Cr Greer also announced $750,000 for major works on Lake Eden
at North Lakes.
Book the kids in for the best • upgraded security cameras and lighting around the core “Lake Eden is a popular destination for local families and visitors,
Childcare Subsidy Approved Partner
zone
and serves as the backdrop for local events and the new North
Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea provided • new wayfinding and platform signage around the core zone. Lakes Hotel, which is why council has allocated $750,000 to
Vacation Care in town!
Excursions to locations including Seaworld! Queensland Rail is working with the Department of Transport upgrade the lake and improve its water quality.
and Main Roads on the upgrade of the whole precinct including
Ask about our fabulous Birthday Party options! additional parking spaces and a new bus interchange. “The project will include a major revegetation of the lake and
surrounding wetland area as well as new vehicle access points
Ph: (07) 3881 0006 | E: lawnton@chipmunks.com.au | chipmunks.com.au To view the designs and give your feedback, please visit - for council crews to ensure the lake is more readily maintained.
555 Gympie Road, Lawnton www.queenslandrail.com.au/inthecommunity/projects/ As part of the Budget, a further $30,000 will be allocated for
current-projects/dakabin-station-upgrade initial rectification works for Halpine Lake, Mango Hill.
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