BREAK O DAY COUNCIL PO Box 21, St Helens, Tasmania 7216 Phone: (03) 6376 7900 Fax: (03) 6376 1551 Email: admin@bodc.tas.gov.au www.bodc.tas.gov.au Contents: Introduction Mayor s Message NEW RESIDENT S KIT Council Information Services and residential costs in the Break O'Day area 2009 The Break O'Day Area Tourist and business information Health Services Health Services within and visiting the Break O'Day region All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this document. If there are any additions or alterations required could you please advise us of the correct information, in writing from an authorised person representing your organisation or service.
Message from the Mayor: Break O Day Council is pleased to provide you with a copy of our New Resident s Kit. The purpose of the kit is to provide relevant information to potential resident s about our wonderful and unique lifestyle, with its diversity of cultural, recreational, and business opportunities. The people are friendly and approachable, the scenery spectacular and the climate mild. Break O Day is a terrific place to holiday and an even better place to live! Please take some time to peruse the enclosed information and if you would like to find out more about Break O Day, visit Council s website at www.bodc.tas.gov.au and also www.netasmania.com.au. On behalf of the community I extend a warm welcome to you all. Robert Legge Mayor Break O Day Council Mayor Robert Legge
Council Information Services REGIONAL CENTRE OF ST HELENS Population varies, estimated 3,600 Winter and 17,000+ Summer Council Services Council Offices, Chambers and Works Depot Fully treated water Waste transfer station and kerbside collection Sewered Playgrounds & BBQ s Aerodrome (1,000m airstrip) & terminal building Sports Complex Parks, reserves and various boating facilities Community Hall Playgrounds & BBQ s State Emergency Services Other Services District High School Kindergarten to Year 10 North East Education and Training Centre (Years 11-12) Ambulance, air ambulance, hospital and community car, community nurse Marine Rescue Doctors Fire Services Pharmacy State Library Telephone landline and Telstra mobile ANZ, Commonwealth & Westpac Banks Post Office Online Access Centre Police Station Senior Citizens Clubrooms Service Tasmania Office RSL Clubrooms Business Enterprise Centre Star FM Radio Station 100.3 93.7 Neighbourhood House St Helens Chamber of Commerce Healthy Community Project St Helens History & Visitor Information Centre Aged Care Facility
Council Information Services TOWNSHIP OF SCAMANDER Population est. 550, varies for summer (increase to est. 3,000) Council Services Chlorinated water supply Sewered Municipal tip & kerbside collection Boat ramps Sporting facilities, playgrounds & BBQ s Other Services Fire Services Telephone landline and Telstra mobile Post Office Sports Complex Bank Agencies and ATM TOWNSHIP OF ST MARYS Population est. 650 Council Services Fully Treated water Sewered Waste Transfer Station & kerbside collection Sports Facilities Parks and reserves Community Hall Playgrounds & BBQ s Other Services Aurora (electricity) Fire Services Telephone landline and Telstra mobile Hospital / Community Health Centre Doctors District High School Kindergarten to Year 10 North East Education and Training Centre (Years 11-12) State Library Post Office Police Station Online Access Centre (www.stmarys.tco.asn.au)
Council Information Services TOWNSHIP OF FINGAL Population est. 450 Council Services Service Centre Holder Bros. Store Works Depot Untreated water Sewered Waste Transfer Station & kerbside collection Sports facilities Parks and reserves Other Services Fire Services Telephone landline and Telstra mobile Post Office Online Access Centre (www.fingal.tco.asn.au) Primary School Kindergarten to Grade 6 Neighbourhood House Rates for serviced land with reticulated water, sewerage, stormwater, telephone, power etc would generally be $750 - $1500 per annum depending on the value of the house. Rates in unserviced areas that have power, roads and telephone but no sewer, stormwater or water would generally be around $600 per annum, again depending on the value of the residence on the block. Electricity (Aurora) charges for a couple are estimated at $700 per annum. If heating is electrical cost is higher. Telephone landline and Telstra mobile services available in most residential areas. Development within Council area is governed by the Building Code of Australia and the Break O Day Planning Scheme 1996. Council meets on the second Monday of the month at 10.00am at St Helens Council Chambers. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Break O Day Council on (03) 6376 7900 or Visit Council s Website at www.bodc.tas.gov.au
The Break O'Day Area The Break O Day region is one of Tasmania s prime tourism destinations. It comprises the eastern portion of the Fingal Valley and stretches along the island s east coast from the Denison River in the South, to Eddystone Point in the north. With an area of 3,809 square kilometres, Break O Day is one of the largest local government areas in the state. Its population stands at around 6,500 which more than doubles during the summer holiday season. The principal industries in the area are tourism, mining, forestry, agriculture, fishing and aquaculture. The region s spectacular coastline includes the stunning Bay of Fires, while further inland boasts St Columba Falls, Blue Tier, South Esk River and portions of the Douglas-Apsley and Mount William National Parks. The coastal strip includes the towns and holiday communities of Seymour, Four Mile Creek, Falmouth, Scamander, Beaumaris, Stieglitz, St Helens, Binalong Bay and Ansons Bay. Inland population centres include Fingal, Mathinna, Cornwall, St Marys, Goshen, Pyengana and Weldborough. There is a diverse range of activities for visitors and tourists to the area. St Helens, nestled in the corner of the picturesque Georges Bay, is the business centre of the Break O Day municipality and Tasmania s largest, coastal tourist township. It is also the game fishing capital of Tasmania and together with Scamander, offers a range of fishing activities unmatched in Tasmania. The Fingal Valley contains the historic townships of Fingal, Mathinna and St Marys. As well as the fascinating history of the area, there are many beautiful bushwalks of all grades. During the year, the Break O'Day municipality is host to many festivals, events and sporting activities. There is a detailed list of these including dates on your Events Calendar. The Break O Day region is a great place for a family, romantic or adventurous holiday. It is also a wonderful place to live, with affordable housing, schools, hospitals, shopping centres and other services. The climate is moderate and the environment is clean and it is truly a place of waves, white sand and wilderness. For further information go to www.netasmania.com
Why Break O Day? No traffic lights No multi storey car parks No parking meters No traffic jams Friendly community Clean air Pristine environment Magnificent surfing beaches Rain forest Challenging bushwalks Waterfalls Game fishing Principal industries in the area are: Tourism Agriculture (sheep, beef and dairy cattle, cheese and cropping that includes essential oils and poppies) Horticulture (organic and boutique farming ie Olive, Vines and Berry trees) Art & Craft industry Mining Aquaculture (shellfish, crustacean, fin/scale fish) Game and deep sea fishing (Charter Boats) St Helens is known as the Game Fishing Capital of Tasmania. Industrial (boat slipways, small industrial) Forestry
Information Technology is a growth industry through training, education and development of e-commerce. Real estate in the area in currently enjoying a boom with waterfront properties on the East Coast in great demand. There are still many prime waterfront properties, on the market in most areas, and prices are affordable when compared with mainland counterparts. Development land for primary production, industrial, business development is also considered very inexpensive yet located in one of the most fertile and temperate climates in Australia! For business advice contact: Break O Day Business Enterprise Centre Phone (03) 6376 2044