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Burdekin Region Significant Weather Event – 27/28th January 2020
BURDEKIN REGION SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT – 27TH/28TH JANUARY 2020
Burdekin region suffered a significant wet weather event early last week with areas experiencing substantial rainfall within a period of approx. 12 hours ranging from 400-500mm causing water inundation to properties. Indications are that damage from this most recent event is worse than the monsoonal event experienced this time last year.
Members have sought clarification in relation to whether any financial assistance is currently available to assist in this event damage recovery. KCGO board is intending to make representation via local State and Federal members for government funding to assist in the recovery effort. In order to provide a summary of impact on KCGO membership would appreciate if growers could provide a brief description of damage sustained and best guesstimate as to costs to undertake rectification works. KCGO will then provide a summary of examples of damage and combined cost to assist in our local members efforts in making representation to state/federal government (no individual grower/farm details will be provided).
Given that some damage repairs will need to be undertaken as a matter of urgency and possible outcome of representations to government may take a little time it is strongly suggested that members retain photographic evidence of damage sustained as well as copies of invoices/quotes etc in the event that financial assistance is secured.
Damage details to be emailed to [email protected]
Thanks.
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
Burdekin Shire Council – Rain Event
Burdekin Shire Council – Rain Event Information
The Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group will be monitoring the weather situation closely overnight. Please refer to the Emergency Dashboard http://disaster.burdekin.qld.gov.au for updates.
Key messaging to remember:
If your property was impacted by flood water this morning, please lodge your details with Council’s Customer Service Centre. This information will give a clear overview of the impact this unprecedented rain event has had. The Local Disaster Management Group will forward data to the District Disaster Management Group and State Disaster Centre.
The Ayr, Home Hill and Kirknie Transfer Stations will remain closed until the facilities can be assessed. Council will advise as soon as possible on Wednesday morning when the facilities will reopen.
Waste collection will occur as normal in the coming days however residents should expect some delays. If you bin was missed, please have your bin out tomorrow (Wednesday) as contractors will be collecting missed areas. If you’re concerned your service has been missed altogether, please don’t hesitate to call Council’s Customer Service Centre on 4783 9800 to lodge a request.
Remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.
Invitation – International Bioreactor Forum
KCGO Grower Member Meeting
KCGO GROWER MEMBER MEETING NOTICE
I refer to KCGO post to webpage on 16th December re. unification update wherein members were advised of intention of KCGO to hold grower meeting towards the end of January.
This meeting has now been scheduled.
When – Tuesday 4th February
Where – PCYC 164 MacMillan Street Ayr
Time – 10am -12.00pm
Meeting will provide summary of what has been previously raised at combined collective grower information sessions for those who were unable to attend during the season, as well as seeking feedback on various issues eg. but not limited to:
• levy options,
• asset/capital contributions,
• third party consultant
• additional services members consider of importance in a new entity eg. increased focus on advocacy
It would be appreciated if you could indicate your intention to attend as well as number of representatives that will be attending on behalf of member by RSVP our office on 4783 1312 or text to 0447 128 312.
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
QCA INTERIM CONSULTATION PAPER – REGULATED RETAIL ELECTRICITY PRICES FOR 2020-21
QCA INTERIM CONSULTATION PAPER – REGULATED RETAIL ELECTRICITY PRICES FOR 2020-21
On 10 December 2019 the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) received a delegation to set regulated retail electricity prices for regional Queensland from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 from the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, the Hon Anthony Lynham MP.
To commence the review the QCA released an interim consultation paper to seek stakeholder feedback by 13th January 2020 on how it will determine electricity prices for regional Queensland.
KCGO has lodged a submission on behalf of members, a copy of which follows for your information.
There will be further opportunity to be involved in the consultation process in early April once QCA has issued its draft determination report normally around the end of February.
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
Growers Shed Meetings – BPS
GROWER SHED MEETINGS
BPS, SRA and Farmacist are holding shed meetings commencing next Wednesday. Dates/times and list of venues are detailed below.
Date Time Group Venue
Wed 29 Jan 8:00am Leichhardt Brotto Shed
Fri 31 Jan 8:00am Osborne/Causeway R Piva
Mon 3 Feb 8:00am Inkerman/Fredericksfield/Groper Creek G MacElroy
Mon 3 Feb 12:30pm Koolkuna/Marshalls/Iona Klaka Rd Plot
Tue 4 Feb 8:00am Aerodrome/Colevale/Town/Pioneer Mill B Lago
Tue 4 Feb 12:30pm Darvenizas/Down River/Ramsdens B Santarossa
Wed 5 Feb 8:00am Airdmillan/Burstalls N Formalin
Wed 5 Feb 12:30pm Airville/Dicks Bank/McDesme BPS Shed
Thur 6 Feb 8:00am Jardine/Mona Park/Barratta L Smith
Thur 6 Feb 12:30pm Waterview/Sextons E Pearce
Fri 7 Feb 8:00am Jarvisfield/Kilrie/Rita Island Quartermaine
Mon 10 Feb 8:00am Giru/Shirbourne D Poletto
Mon 10 Feb 12:30pm Selkirk/Haughton/Bartlett/Upper Haughton SISL
Wed 12 Feb 8:00am Millaroo/Dalbeg J Cambruzzi
Wed 12 Feb 12:30pm Clare/Mulgrave/Stockham Rd Clare Club
Topics
Production Reports (group results, variety results, variety x soil type)
Explain cane price formula
Soil health and structure – infiltration demo
Sorghum control and herbicide update
High yielding results by variety and farming practices (2018 and 2019 data)
Variety trial results (mainly WSRA17)
Regulations update/clarification
Imidacloprid usage and industry response
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
FREE FIRST AID TRAINING FOR CANE FARMERS
FREE FIRST AID TRAINING FOR CANE FARMERS
Mindi Lennon, Industry Recovery Officer, has arranged a free first aid course under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. All Burdekin canefarmers are invited to attend. First Aid certificate includes the following modules.
• HLTAID001 – Provide CPR
• HLTAID002 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid
Further details are outlined in the following flyer. Should you have any questions or require further information please contact Mindi direct on 4790 3603.
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
Les Elphinstone
Manager / Company Secretary
CountryCo Chemical Course
CountryCo Chemical Course
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KCGO MEMBERS GROWER WORKSHOPS – REEF PROTECTION REGULATIONS
KCGO MEMBERS GROWER WORKSHOPS – REEF PROTECTION REGULATIONS
KCGO will be holding a number of small grower workshops to update members on reef protection regulations that came into effect as of 1st December 2019.
Where: KCGO board room, 140 Young Street Ayr
When: Tuesday 21st January – 10.00am & 2.00pm
Thursday 23rd January – 10.00am & 2.00pm
Numbers: Limited to a maximum of 12 per session
Please contact this office to register your interest in attending as well as day/time preferences.
Workshops will cover:
• Details of changes to current regulated sugarcane growers in the Burdekin – what’s new, what’s not
• Timeframes that growers need to be aware of
• Agricultural Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) “standard conditions” applicable to the Burdekin
• Farmacist – RP161 Whole Farm Nutrient Planning in 2020
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
Les Elphinstone
Manager / Company Secretary
Kalamia Cane Growers Organisation Ltd
Kalagro Ltd
140 Young Street Ayr Qld 4807
PO Box 597 Ayr Qld 4807
Tel: 07 4783 1312
Mob: 0447 128 312
Email: [email protected]