A community at work

Another Waterworks household has decided to install solar photovolatic system (guess who?).

Meanwhile, we all need to press for better feed-in tariffs (how much you get paid for surplus power), so that more people are attracted to go solar. And we have an opportunity to do just that.

The Tasmanian Government has issued a discussion paper (click HERE to download) on a proposal for a national feed-in tariff . This Monday (24th) is deadline for your feedback.

Meanwhile, the federal senate has just released its report (click HERE to download), generally favouring a unified national approach.

So please do take up the opportunity to have your say.

Growing Communities Conference 2008

The Tasmanian Community & School Gardening Network is pleased to invite you to the 3rd Growing Communities Conference.

It’s on this coming week-end 6 / 7 December and you will need to register.

Find all about it by clicking HERE, where you can download flyer, registration form and program.

And…. the Princes Street school veggie garden looks great and is exciting a lot of interest within the school community. So thanks to all those Waterworks folks who have contributed.

Road kill numbers were very low throughout the winter but have started to pick up again. So please drive slowly from dusk to dawn during the summer months.

Note: These numbers are based on roadkills that have been noticed by community members and passed on, so they represent a conservative estimate. To help improve accuracy, please keep sending emails about any dead animals you see to Sebastian or post comments on this website.

Please contact Sebastian if you would like a copy of Google Earth file with details of where and when the accidents are occurring.

Waterworks Community has produced this bumper sticker for Tasmania-wide distribution.

The message (from our old mate Gandhi) is more relevant than ever.

We provide it free to outlets, recommended sale price is 50 cents. Size is 230mm x 70mm.

On Tuesday 4th Nov community members met and made following agreements:

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I am moving to Canberra and have decided to sell my block of land at 163 Waterworks Road. It’s in a great location, north-facing, with views to the mountain and down the valley. The big gum tree at the back is just outside the top left hand corner of the block.

The Waterworks community is wonderful and the land is close to the Waterworks Reserve and 10 minutes from Hobart CBD (40 minutes on foot).

Margaret Blakers

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Another nice block of land (132 Waterworks Rd) is for sale in the valley.

This one is next door to Lilith’s and goes right down to the creek. Has a level area near the road where a small house could be built.

Owner is Dave Ellis – Ph 0409 939 241

173-181 Waterworks Road.

Do you know anyone who wants to join our wonderful little community?…maybe this is their chance.

We are selling 3 fully serviced lots (driveway and services about to be constructed).

For sale by tender (tenders close 12 noon 28th November).

$180,000-$220,000.

Contact Tom or Michelle.

Like to increase your enjoyment of the Waterworks Reserve – by knowing more about the local wildlife?

You are invited to come along with your family and friends and join Dennis Abbott who will help us learn more about observing the birds in our valley recording what we see.

This is the third of three such events, bringing experts in their field.

Sunday 7 December
Meet outside Reserve at main gates at 9.30am.
Bring a bird guide and binoculars if available.

Good idea to bring a drink, shower-proof jacket and suitable walking shoes

Phone or email Rob at 60 for more information: 6223 6116

Come to the Sustainable Home Expo…. it’s on 1st week-end of November.

Green technologies, ideas, contacts, interesting talks… or just a place to catch up with friends.