Southern Gold Coast News

Light Rail – As as previously been reported CSGC provided a secretariat for a number of SGC businesses who considered that a submission needed to be made to the Misister for Transport in relation to the extension of the light rail project to Gold Coast Airpoprt and Coolangatta township. A copy of this report is on our website we are pleased to report that the Light Rail Working Group and ourselves made a deputation on the report to Minister Palaszczuk, Minister for Transport at the community cabinet meeting held on Sunday 27th Febrary on the Gold Coast. We are pleased to report that we believe that we gave the Minister and deptaertment heads present, a lot of new information in relation to the changing economic, social and demographic factors that are affecting and are continuing to significantly impact upon the need for light rail to Coolangatta Airport and township.

Business Investment and Development Activities (BIDA)

Our Funding Agreement with Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) requires us to align our BIDA with the priority business categories of the GCCC’s 2020 Economic Development Strategy. These categories are:

• creative industries;
• education;
• environment;
• film;
• food and wine;
• health and medical;
• ICT;
• marine;
• sport;
• tourism; and
• trade mission

CSGC does not have the resources to take steps in all of the priority business categories, so our Board has decided to focus on the areas listed on the attached sheet. These activities are in addition to our sponsoring of events and festivals and general tourism promotions and marketing activities.

Our aim is to foster new initiatives from our region’s existing businesses, and attract new business and investment, with the goal of increasing exports and employment opportunities. Accordingly, we invest our time, business resources and funding into projects which we assess will achieve these outcomes.

Should you have any ideas or suggestions in relation to the above projects, please do not hesitate to call me at our office.

Jim Wilson

General Manager

Connecting Southern Gold Coast Ltd (CSGC)

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Coming Soon

Watch out for the following events coming up in the next 3 months!

April	May	June
Beach  Soccer Championships 20-24th April Chiko MP CIassic 16th – 17th April	Chiko Alley CIassic 30th April – 1st May	Cooly Rocks On 3rd – 13th June

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The stunning views from Komune Resort, looking north.

The Greenmount precinct, situated at the southern end of Coolangatta, is a great place to enjoy a spot of shopping, a bite to eat, a dip in the ocean, a picnic on the foreshore or a stroll along the beach. Pop into the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club, which this month celebrates it Centennial anniversary, and enjoy the views from the balcony while you sip on a nice cold beer.

Special thanks goes out to Komune Beach Club & Resort for their support of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro by way of supplying accommodation as a prize for the Economic Impact Survey competition. The report that the survey will result in, provides important economic impact information about the event and its contribution the the economy of the Southern Gold Coast.

Click the link below to read Graham’s latest tip!

Beating Procrastination

Allure on Currumbin

3-4 136 Duringan Street, Currumbin 4223, Australia Tel: (07) 5525 6006

Allure has only been open for about two months, yet is already receiving rave reviews from it’s patrons. One such review on Trip Advisor quotes “My Wife and I … experienced the best food and service we have had in years of local and international dining… Service is impeccable with very experienced wait-staff doing their job most efficiently, and welcoming. Their attention to diners was professional, friendly and constant without being intrusive…The food is superb in every respect and sauces are a delight. Our meals reeked of freshness and plate presentations were both thoughtful and clever. Truffles feature quite a bit and used perfectly. For the first time in years we saw menu options only offered in Europe which is wonderful for dedicated foodies.”

Sounds like a winner to us! Book your table for a culinary delight and experience Allure for yourself!

TJS Services

TJS Services provides cleaning services to the hospitality, commercial, retail and fitness industries with a proven and professional service. Specialising in pubs, clubs, restaurants, offices and fitness centres, TJS are currently servicing over 500 sites daily across Australia.

TJS Services Gold Coast branch is located in Tugun and you can contact Mark on 0419 708 715 for more information!

Kallalu

54 Griffith  St,
Coolangatta, QLD 4225

Kallalu is derived from a Caribbean word meaning “Many Things Coming Together to Make Something Amazing”, the owners of Coolangatta’s newest Art Gallery are doing just that!

Showcasing a wide variety of local artists, Kallalu’s founders Julie Maloney and Leroy Pattison have joined creative forces to create a new cultural space that is not only a gallery but also a workshop, dance, pilates and yoga space. Pop down and see for yourself, they have a range of art for sale as well as homewares, timber furniture, surfboards, clothes and accessories!

Tugun’s beachside community could soon be well on their way to being an integral part of two of the regions biggest festivals!

Tugun +  Swell =  Bigger and Better

At the instigation of Connecting Southern Gold Coast, the Tugun Progress Assoc and Swell Sculpture Festival are in discussions about extending the 2011 festival into the Tugun precinct utilising Tom Atkin Hall, individual businesses and the general street-scaping and beachside park. This will be an ideal celebration of the recently completed Centre Improvement Program.

If any businesses in the Tugun precinct wish to participate or make suggestions, please email Jeff Topping!

Tugun + Cooly Rocks On = A Rockin good time!

There are also discussions currently taking place about Cooly Rocks On (CRO) festival coming into the Tugun precinct for the first time. Likewise should any businesses in Tugun have thoughts or suggestions as to how they can assist with the Tugun component of CRO please contact Bob Newman, Festival Operations Manager on email via bob@coolyrockson.com

Light Rail – As as previously been reported CSGC provided a secretariat for a number of SGC businesses who considered that a submission needed to be made to the Misister for Transport in relation to the extension of the light rail project to Gold Coast Airpoprt and Coolangatta township. A copy of this report is on our website we are pleased to report that the Light Rail Working Group and ourselves made a deputation on the report to Minister Palaszczuk, Minister for Transport at the community cabinet meeting held on Sunday 27th Febrary on the Gold Coast. We are pleased to report that we believe that we gave the Minister and deptaertment heads present, a lot of new information in relation to the changing economic, social and demographic factors that are affecting and are continuing to significantly impact upon the need for light rail to Coolangatta Airport and township.

Business Investment and Development Activities (BIDA)

Our Funding Agreement with Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) requires us to align our BIDA with the priority business categories of the GCCC’s 2020 Economic Development Strategy. These categories are:

• creative industries;
• education;
• environment;
• film;
• food and wine;
• health and medical;
• ICT;
• marine;
• sport;
• tourism; and
• trade mission

CSGC does not have the resources to take steps in all of the priority business categories, so our Board has decided to focus on the areas listed on the attached sheet. These activities are in addition to our sponsoring of events and festivals and general tourism promotions and marketing activities.

Our aim is to foster new initiatives from our region’s existing businesses, and attract new business and investment, with the goal of increasing exports and employment opportunities. Accordingly, we invest our time, business resources and funding into projects which we assess will achieve these outcomes.

Should you have any ideas or suggestions in relation to the above projects, please do not hesitate to call me at our office.

Jim Wilson

General Manager

Connecting Southern Gold Coast Ltd (CSGC)

Our General Manager, Jim Wilson, is a member of this city-wide task force which has been formed with the help of GCCC, to identify ways in which the surfing industry and its events & festivals can be enhanced for the benefit of city-wide promotion employment and investment.  Jim is also working closely with the newly-formed ASCIA which has its headquarters at Currumbin Waters and represents manufacturers of all types of surf craft.

The aim is to ensure that the manufacturing and employment base can be preserved in the face of a high exchange rate and much cheaper products being manufactured overseas.

Establishing the taskforce was part of Gold Coast City Council’s Surf Industry Development Project aimed at identifying strategies and initiatives for future surf industry development.

Chair of Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Committee said the taskforce, which includes surfboard makers and representatives from learn-to-surf schools and the tourism sector, was focused on pushing the industry forward.

“The Gold Coast’s surf industry contributes significantly to the city’s economy with $3.3 billion in gross output annually and the taskforce is the result of strong collaboration between Council and industry representatives,” said Cr Douglas.

“The goal is to identify opportunities to further enhance this industry, which will ultimately provide greater career opportunities and more industry jobs.”

Councillor Chris Robbins, who attended the first taskforce meeting, said “the sky was the limit for the local surf industry.”

“The Gold Coast has already established a reputation as a leading surf industry hub  – the surf culture here is very strong and so we are building on our strengths,” said Cr Robbins.

“The taskforce is all about industry representatives connecting with each other and the local surfing community and establishing a clear direction forward on how to maximise development opportunities.”

Taskforce Chairman John Nielsen said the first meeting had been a success and provided a strong platform to move forward.

“This is not a committee to reinvent the ’surf wheel’ – the surf industry has so far succeeded on it’s own merit – however, it has now been identified as a major local industry sector,” said Mr Neilsen.

“Our goal is to value-add to the industry and in doing so, help secure the future of those who depend on it now as well as our future generations.

“We have already established there is human resource expertise available that can help in establishing career paths and acknowledging trade skills for people who want to work in the surf industry as qualified professionals.”

For 22 years, the Tweed & Southern Gold Coast Visitor Guide has been the premier source of holiday information for visitors to this coastal paradise. With a print run of 100,000 copies and a shelf life of at least 12 months, it has also been the best way for local hospitality and service providers to reach these visitors.

Download the 2011/12 Prospectus by clicking here and get your ad placed in this fantastic publication showcasing our region!

Love the beach and care for the well being of it too? BeachCare is active on the dunes nearly every weekend from Paradise Point to Rainbow Bay, and in the Southern Gold Coast there are three beach locations you can take action!

Why not join the millions of Australians cleaning up the environment on Clean Up Australia Day! All equipment and refreshments will be provided, so please where enclosed shoes, a hat, and sun smart clothing to the free, fun, family-friendly dune care activities!

Where and when?

Saturday 5th March 9am-11am: Friends of Currumbin’s first BeachCare activity, meet along the dunes at Currumbin Alley (Duringan Street)

Saturday 5th March 10am-12pm: Meet GeckoRegen to learn about your local coastal environment with dune planting, meet at Bilinga SLSC

Saturday 5th March 1:30pm-3:30pm: Quiksilver Pro Dune Care with Surfrider Foundation and BeachCare, meet at the southern end of Rainbow Bay

For more information please contact Naomi Edwards, the BeachCare Coordinator on 555 288 23 and at n.edwards@griffith.edu.au, and visit www.griffith.edu.au

See you on the Dunes!