Curator: Ray Revill – Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
79 Mungar Road, Maryborough Phone: (07) 4122 2080 http://frasercoastwildlifesanctuary.org.au [email protected] The Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary staff consists of a curator assisted by a dedicated and enthusiastic band of volunteers. They are involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of native fauna and many of their volunteers are licensed to care for orphaned and injured animals and birds. While they realise the enormity of the task they are undertaking, they are excited at the challenge and confident that with the support of Fraser Coast Council, business community, learning institutions, locals and visitors, they can become a major attraction for the area as well as continuing to provide a home for our animals. They are always looking for volunteers at the Sanctuary. If you think you would be interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Ray. History The Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary came into being in 2004 when Nature World in Hervey Bay closed down. It was established by TESS (Training Employment Support Services) to accommodate the animals that were in need of a new home. In July, 2013 TESS decided it was time to concentrate on their core business and accepted an offer from Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary Inc. to lease the facility. The existing curator, Ray Revill, will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the sanctuary and required to live onsite. Mission Statement The goals of the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary are:
1. Dingo Management – Policy incorporating Fraser Island (K’Gari) Tourism (Written by Jannean E Dean) – 42 rangers on FI - Implementation and approval of a new Dingo Management Policy with the State Government to protect and increase their number 2. Marketing 2.1 Dingoes on display during peak seasons at Fraser Island Barge Landing to educate visitors about dingo safety 2.2 Safe photo opportunities 2.3 Raise donations 2.4 May attract visitors to the sanctuary while in the area 2.5 Incorporating Fraser Island (K’Gari) into Tourism mixed media 3. Sponsorship of 4WD Vehicle - 4 x 4 twin cab ute - Diesel Turbo 4. Veterinary supplies 5. Donations or fund raising required for the following: 5.1 Stormwater pipes – 200mm, 300m, 900mm (concrete) 5.2 Soaker pipes (100mm) 200 metres 5.3 Bags of concrete x 50 5.4 shade house – 6 x 4 metres 5.5 Shade cloths – 70 % - 500 metres 5.6 Crocodile enclosure – ARC mesh panels – 100 x 100 hard wood posts 5.7 Quoll enclosure 5.8 Koala enclosure - 16 x 100mm x 50mm hard wood - 10 x 100mm x 50mm hard wood - 10 x 70 x 38mm hardwood - Corrugated colour bond steel – 20 sheets x 4 metres 5.9 Chain link fence mesh – 300 metres 5.10 Fence post (steel round – 40 plus 60mm x 3 metres) (80 – 40 mm x 3 metres 5.11 Building timber (new) 3 x 2 – 4 x 2 – 100 x 100 5.12 Colourbond roofing iron – 4 metre lengths x 20 sheets 5.13 C-channel steel – 120 mm x 15 metres 5.14 Big ride-on mower 5.15 Push mowers (2) – 4-5 Horsepower 5.16 Small bobcat 5.17 Wheelbarrow x 2 – builder’s grade 5.18 Garden soil – 12 tonnes 5.19 Plants – gumtrees x 300 – bluegum, swamp, mahogany and other natives 5.20 Road base – 30 tonne 5.21 Cold tar for paths 5.22 Steel box tubing – 30mm x 30mm x 100 metres 5.23 Sleepers – 200 x 50 x 2 – 40 metres 40 lengths 5.24 Nuts, bolts, screws (assorted) 5.25 Cold room 6 x 8 feet 5.26 Crusher dust – 20 tonnes 5.27 Freezers (chest 400 litres or bigger) 5.28 Pigeon pair fridge / freezer 380-400 litres 5.29 UHF radio 5.30 Walkie talkies (3) – UHF 2 way 5.31 Commercial vacuum cleaners x 2 GOALS 1. Implement more Certificate III Environmental Traineeships for passionate adolescents to lead to further education. 2. Obtain funding to pay trainees for their work shifts 2.1 Grants 2.2 Donations 2.3 More visitors through the gates 2.4 Revenue opportunities 2.5 Local or State government assistance 2.6 Expand & grow into a budget / affordable overnight stay accommodation / tourist facility for campers also REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPLEMENT 1. Sponsor a dingo 1.1 Didge – 5 yr old male from Northern Territory 1.2 Kora – 4 yr old female from Qld – (sister of Girri – full blood) 1.3 Girri – 4 yr old male from Qld – (brother of Kora – full blood) 1.4 Pup Pup – 2 yr old male from Fraser Island 1.5 Spirit – female - one of only two albino dingoes in Qld (Mother to Kora & Girri) 2. Running costs minimum $5,000 per month: $1,900 feed + $1,800 rent (paid to TESS) + $1,700 electricity 3. Sponsor an animal 4. Sponsor a pen enclosure - plaque 5. Sponsorship sign placed on fence ERNIE ORGAN PARK
Fraser Coast Regional Council voted 4/7 against community consultation on the removal of the native hibiscus (cottonwood) Obviously the removal of the cottonwood trees will just enhance the serious erosion problems at Torquay, while not even creating a view. It will be an unnecessary taxpayer expense to continuously combat the erosion, remove the cottonwood trees for no reason plus lay and maintain lawn. There will be added expense to business including the time to clean sand and leaves from their properties and merchandise. This park has its own ambiance and does not require a needless upgrade. I am sure there are other areas that would like a park on the foreshore or even back from the beach within the community for children as 70% of the Wide Bay is obese I am all for more recreational areas! CRIME FORUM
Any solutions or vision for the future as far as crime goes? I don't think so. From what I experienced today at the Crime Forum was nothing more than a media marketing exercise for Keith Pitt, FCRC, Ted Sorensen and the LNP agenda. The Federal Minister for Justice Michael Kennan was unable to answer my question and many others that attended. He said he would speak to me later but couldn't escape quick enough. For all their degrees and wealth of knowledge they don't have any solutions. Keith Pitt did not even have any valuable responses. I can't believe tax payers money is spent on sending these people from town to town and not really providing a true forum for community involvement. They want to continue the status quo with the revolving door. Shame Shame Shame. |
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