Category: Village news

Paluma Residents shown the inner workings of our new water treatment plant

 

Councillor Margie Ryder (center) with Paluma residents

On June 23, shortly after the grand opening of the High Ropes facility, residents were treated to an tour of inspection of our new water treatment plant. This tour was organized by Councillor Margie Ryder.  Townsville Water engineer Julian Tickle gave and detailed explanation of the whole treatment process, pointing out key components including the ultra-filtration modules and UV sterilization unit.  The result is that Paluma residents now enjoy safe and crystal clear drinking water that is higher quality than that provided to much of Townsville.

Townsville Water Engineer Julian Tickle explains the inner workings of the containerized water treatment plant.

PDCA President, Jamie Oliver took the opportunity to congratulate Margie Ryder and the Council on its decision to fund this major new facility and to Julian and his staff for their expertise in ensuring that we attained such a high standard of water quality.

 

Grand Opening of the High Ropes Facility

Councillor Margie Ryder, with Sam Stedman, cuts the ribbon to open the new high ropes facility.
Sam Stedman, with Councillor Margie Ryder address participants in the grand opening.

On Saturday (June 23) Paluma saw the first opening of a major new tourist facility in many years. Councillor Margie Ryder, the PDCA executive and a high proportion of Paluma residents turned out to celebrate this
milestone.

 

Sam Stedman with Councillor Ryder, Wilfred Karnoll and Outer Limits Adventure staff

Sam Stedman, the Director of Outer Limits Adventure Fitness, which runs the facility, provided some background to its development, from the early conceptual phase with partner Wilfred Karnoll, through local permitting to the final construction. He paid special tribute to  his dedicated staff and also thanked the community for its support.

Following the ceremony several groups of brave visitors successfully negotiated the course urged on by more cautious spectators below.

Paluma hosts visit by Nick Dametto, Member for Hinchinbrook

This Monday (May 28th) the Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto, spent the morning visiting Paluma and talking to PDCA members, and other business owners and residents. Nick was shown the new Community Hall extensions (now more the 50% complete) and was briefed on a number of Paluma initiatives including the 100 km network of volunteer-established walking tracks and key events hosted in Paluma  such as the Bush Dance and Paluma Push. He also listened to our concerns about road safety and maintenance and the possible re-introduction of motorized boats on Paluma Dam as well as our interest in promoting increased visitor numbers in the village.

Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto (3rd from left) at the Rainforest Inn with various Paluma residents

During further wide-ranging discussions over coffee at the Rainforest Inn, Nick indicated a strong desire to support Paluma in its plans and aspirations for enhancing our village for both residents and visitors. We anticipate taking up Nick’s offer of support in the coming months.   Afterwards Nick visited Paluma Dam with Jamie Oliver, Lyn Hyland and Les Hyland.