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Est: 1986

Mango Hill

News Issue No. 274 – FEBRUARY 2019

Editor: Laurence Christie

3204-2020

admin@mangohillprogress.org

www.mangohillprogress.org

Call for Lamington Rd Connection to Anzac Ave With the population of the Village rapidly expanding through town house developments and the number of vehicles using Kinsellas Road West increasing by degree, the need for the Lamington Road to Anzac Ave connection as an alternate entry off Anzac Ave, is fast becoming more critical with decisions needing to be fast-tracked.

What is known, is that over 300 Townhouse Units have been added or are currently under construction in the western corridor of the Village in the past two years. A further 375 units are either approved or under consideration for vacant land along Kinsellas Road West or Lamington Road.

A Moreton Bay Regional Council Spokesperson has advised the Progress Association that “A decision on what Agency (Developer or Council) will construct this connection remains under consideration.”

The Progress Association remains in contact with Officers of Council and the Developer, Philip Usher Constructions and will update the community when a decision is made. This connection will also cater for the proposed 233 Household Development by the Philip Usher Constructions along Lamington Road.

Traffic Safety Concerns for Village Roundabout Drivers along Kinsellas Road West are urged to slow down as they approach the two (2) closely located Roundabouts on Kinsellas Road West.

Residents are advised that Traffic Police have been actively monitoring Kinsellas Road West in recent weeks.

Drivers are urged to give more consideration to their fellow drivers when accessing roundabouts by:

1. Slowing down as they approach Roundabouts

2. Giving plenty of warning by use of “Indicators” as they approach

each roundabout.

At its February meeting on Wednesday night, the Association will consider a range of recommendations on Speed

Zones for Village Streets and Kinsellas Road West that will be forwarded to State and Local Governments.

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Notice of Annual General Meeting Mango Hill Community Centre

(Chermside Road) Wednesday, 20th Feb (7.30pm)

In accordance with the constitution of the Mango Hill Progress Association, official notice is hereby given of our

Annual General Meeting as above. Nominations will be called at the meeting for the following positions. All who consider they can contribute to our community are welcome to consider nominating

President (1) Senior Vice President, (1) Junior Vice-President, (1)

Treasurer, (1) Secretary (1) Committee Members (4)

NOTE: The Management Committee of the Progress Association is approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council by

way of a Five (5) year lease to manage the operations of the Mango Hill Community Centre. As such, the Management Committee of the Progress Association is the Management Committee of the Mango Hill Community Centre.

Your Family Membership supports the ability of your Progress Association to advocate on behalf of the Community!

ALINE AND MICHAEL MAKE MANGO HILL VILLAGE THEIR HOME! Congratulations to Mary Street residents, Aline and Michael Clince, who celebrated both their Wedding and Reception

at the Mango Hill Community Centre on 19th January.

(From Aline)

We have been living in Mango Hill for just over 3 years now and we are enjoying the great country vibe around the area. It is great to have community Centre very close to our place that it worked out so well for us to be able to get married just 200 meters away from home. The facilities and all the amenities are so helpful to the neighbourhood. We really had a wonderful and memorable wedding that we can treasure forever. Mr. & Mrs. CLINCE

HOW: :

Taking out a family membership of $10 per annum provides

your Association with the support it needs to represent your

interests to all levels of Government and the wider

community.

GO TO THE MANGO HILL WEBSITE AT

WWW.MANGOHILLPROGRESS.ORG & CLICK ON MEMBERSHIP (top right-hand corner)

You can apply/renew your membership, pay $10 into the

account shown and an email will be sent to you,

acknowledging your payment.

Michael and Aline Clince “Tie the Knot” in Mango Hill Village

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Since 1986, the Progress Association has operated with the core aim of “seeking to enhance the quality of life” for the Residents of our Community” through the broad principles of “God Helps those who Help Themselves” and “Maintaining Eternal Vigilance”. During that time our Association has sought to work with other community

organizations and advocate to all levels of Government and Business. In short, our Association can only be as effective as the range of committed volunteers who can provide time, effort and ideas to continue our work of the past 33 years.

Some Goals (amongst others that arise) for Mango Hill Progress Association in 2019: (You can add others)

• Maintaining a keen interest in the ever-changing landscape of an expanding Mango Hill community.

• Following up on a Management Plan for Halpine Lake - (see comment from Councillor Julie Greer)

• Connections of Lamington Road to Anzac Ave (opposite Capestone Blvd)

• Road Safety issues in local suburbs (where they arise) – Traffic speed and safety of Residents

• Encouraging greater use of Public Transport linkages to coordinate

• Continuing our social program of “Skate Nights” (Family nights) each term at the Mango Hill Community Centre.

• Continuing to operate the Mango Hill Community Centre on behalf of Moreton Bay Regional Council.

All residents are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Association on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Mango Hill Community Centre at 7.30pm.

• Website: www.mangohillprogress.org Email: admin@mangohillprogress.org - Tennis Bookings – 3203-3121

• Hall Bookings: Phone Laurence Christie 3204 2020 or 0415 342007

2019 will be another important year for our local community in Mango Hill and North Lakes. Construction will commence for the new Mango Hill High School, and we are expecting the first students to walk into their classrooms in

2020. And that is only part of the investments in education by the Palaszczuk Government in 2019. The new $15 million multi storey block at North Lakes State College is ready to go, and we have finished eight new classrooms at Bounty Boulevard State School.

I have been pushing for more officers to be stationed at the Mango Hill / North Lakes Police Station, and I greatly appreciate the backing I have got from the MHPA and local residents.

There will be more roads projects to get started, such as the Anzac Ave and Capestone Boulevard intersection upgrade, so I will keep on working with the MHPA in 2019.

Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to assist.

Chris Whiting MP - Member for Bancroft P: 07 3448-2100 | E: bancroft@parliament.qld.gov.au 743 Deception Bay Road, ROTHWELL (The Zone)

Welcome to 2019.

I hope everyone enjoyed their festive break. It’s a hot start to the New Year and I am looking forward to working closely with the Mango Hill Progress Association and the local community

to keep our community safe and happy. Once again “we’ve got our pedal to the metal this year”, working on a range of projects for our local community.

• Some exciting projects happening in Mango Hill

include the next stage of the road and drainage

upgrade at Alice Street - detailed design to

commence soon.

• Council will also commence detailed design for

lake rectification works at Halpine Lake this

year.

• Detailed design is also underway for a new

300metre concrete footpath between Mango

Hill Station and Jasper Place.

Julie Greer - Councillor for Division 4 (Moreton Bay Regional Council)

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Greater Speeds allow Progress Association Admin to Operate!

For nearly 400 homes in the Old Mango Hill Village, the NBN became active in early February 2018, greatly increasing the capacity of households to either gain access to the internet in the first place or to access faster connections.

Since 2009, the Progress Association actively advocated for the NBN (or its predecessor) to be connected to the Village. It took time. Yes, our Politicians are often criticised for in-action. In this case, it is “Well done to our Federal Member, Luke Howarth and NBN General Manager, Ryan Williams” (who spoke at our November 2012 meeting) for delivering this promise. It should be noted that many areas are still awaiting connection to the NBN. Mango Hill is well ahead of many of the “more established” areas of Brisbane. Hopefully, your experience with the NBN has been positive. Note: Later in the 2019, (or 18 months after the NBN has been connected to households, many of the older “Landline” connections may be under review as the “digital” age approaches.

AFTER HOURS JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

To find a “JP” in your community, go onto the Web.

1. Go to Internet Search engine (eg: Google) & type in: after hours’ justice of the peace Brisbane

Scroll down to: “Search for an after-hours JP or Cdec | Your rights, crime and the law ...”

Press Enter:

2. Type in: “Mango Hill” (or your suburb) - Type in: “4509” (or your postcode)

3. Hit “Search”. A list of JP’s in your area will pop up on screen.

Phone Numbers are displayed and you can call and request an appointment. From myself: I am prepared to do House Calls FOR SENIORS should they be without transport.

Russell Bremner (JP Qual) 3204 2671

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(Chermside Rd, Mango Hill Village)

(Now with Air-Con”)

Mango Hill Village Hall

Directory

Hall Hire:

(Laurence 3204-020

(Chermside Road)

A Local Council Hall

managed for

by Mango Hill Progress

Association

When Group Contact When Group Contact

Mondays 4.00 pm >>

Latin Junky Dance Zachariah Buckley

0414 091 491

Thursdays (3.30 to 6.00pm)

Yoga Minds Margaret Bhugan

0410 435 095

Tuesday Mornings

7.30 >9.00am

Mango Hill Yoga With Carly

Rhonda Collins 0447 243 615

2nd Friday of Month

9.30 to 12.00

North Lakes CWA

Meetings

Christine King

0407 124637

Tuesday Evenings

Bodhi Way Sungha Meditation

Matt Jordan

0423 136 593

Fridays (3.30 to 6.00pm)

Wild Dance Classes

Caitlin Lewis

0434 332 467

Wednesday Mornings

9.30 > 11.30am

Busy Bees Play Group

Alexis Stephenson

0406 990 956

1st Friday 6.30pm

Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club

Deanne Wong

0433 780369

3rd Wed 7.30 pm

Progress Association Monthly Meeting

Laurence Christie

3204-2020

Other Fridays New Life Church

Nerisa

0478 172 448

2nd & 4th Wed 6.30pm

Faith & Life Church Nerisa 0478 172 448

Saturday Mornings

8.00 >9.30am

Mango Hill Yoga

With Rene

Rhonda Collins

0447 243 615

Thursday Mornings

9.00 > 10.30am

Mango Hill Yoga With Carly

Rhonda Collins 0447 243 615

Saturdays After 10.00am

Available for individual

events

NOTE: The Mango Hill Community Centre will be a Polling Booth when the Federal Election is called. (Most likely in May 2019)

Sunday

10.00 > 1.30am

New Life Church

Nerisa

0478 172 448

Mango Hill News: Est. 1986 (Official Address: PO Box 316 KALLANGUR 4503)

The Mango Hill News is the official publication of the Mango Hill Progress Association and seeks to publish informative editorial

of community interest. Progress Association meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (Feb to Nov) and all members of the community are encouraged to participate in community activities. Annual Membership = $10 per family. (Membership on Line at: http://www.mangohillprogress.org/membership-application/ )

TENNIS

COURT

$3 per hr (Day

time)

Tennis & Basket

Ball Court at night

Lights = $6.00 hr

Contact: Lyn

3203-3121 or 0402-435 450

0416-276211