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Message from the CEO
'Autumn is a great time in the Riverland with perfect weather to be out and about. There is plenty happening across the region on the Council level with projects coming to an end with stages of the Waikerie Riverfront and CBD improvements and the new Community Hall in Loxton. Enjoy Easter and the range of community events planned as we welcome visitors to our area.' - David Beaton
Easter Weekend in our District
Easter weekend is here and there's plenty going on in our District for the whole family.
In this Newsletter you'll find everything April related, including Easter Weekend, School Holiday programs and current projects in the works. Be sure to subscribe if you'd like to stay up to date with Council Newsletters.
Easter Picnic
16th April, 2022
10:00am - 11:30am
Join the Loxton Chamber of Commerce for a morning full of Easter celebrations on East Terrace, Loxton.
Expect craft activities, face painting and an Easter Egg hunt 'with a difference' for the kids.
The Country Bakehouse will be serving free Hot Cross Buns baked fresh, along with freshly squeezed Orange Juice and Easter Eggs from the Easter Bunny!
Loxton's shopping precinct will be open from 9:00am - 12:30pm.
Village Alive Day
16th April, 2022
10:00am - 4:00pm
Loxton Historical Village has a very special day organised for Easter Saturday. Once you've had a hot cross bun on East Terrace, head on down to 'Village Alive Day' and experience life as a pioneer!
As well as the usual historical exhibits, there will be whip cracking demos, free horse and cart rides, a tractor parade at 2:30pm, a variety of baked goods in the Institute and so much more.
On the day there will also be a variety of food vans including the Pie Cart (pie floaters, anyone?), coffee van and other food vans and craft stalls.
Loxcare's Monster Car Park Sale
16th April, 2022
9:00am onwards
Loxcare's Monster Car Park Sale is starting this Saturday morning at 9am at 11 Drabsch Street, Loxton. The sale is located in the car park adjacent to the Loxcare Community Hub and Seaman Chiropractic.
The sale will include clothing toys, household and electrical items, bric-a-brac, plants, cakes, lucky dip and wouldn't be complete without a sausage sizzle!
All proceeds to Loxcare's Emergency Relief service and other programs to benefit the community.
Murray Moments - Rain Moth Gallery
Running until Monday 18th April, 2022
The Murray Moments Exhibition at Rain Moth Gallery in Waikerie began in late February and has been going smoothly, with Waikerie Photography Club receiving wonderful feedback so far.
Running until Easter Monday, the photography exhibition is a mixture of local portraits and landscape scenes from around the Riverland.
If you love photography, this exhibition is a must see!
Loxton and Waikerie Waste Transfer Stations will be closed over the Easter Long weekend EXCEPT for Sunday
1:00pm - 4:00pm (normal hours)
School Holiday Programs
Loxton Waikerie Libraries:
Riverland Youth Theatre:
Trash Orchestra, Waikerie
26th April, 2022
10:00am - 11:30am
5-8 year olds, free
Lutheran Primary School Hall
Who: Joey
Please note: Hip Hop session has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Acting afternoon, Waikerie
26th April, 2022
10:00am - 15 year olds, $15
12.30pm-3pm
Lutheran Primary School Hall
Who: Joey
What else is happening in April?
Let the Good Times Flow: A Feast of the Riverland
Tasting Australia
30th April, 2022
Loxton's Tasting Australia event is just around the corner and there are only a small amount of tickets left!
Join world-renowned chefs Duncan Welgemoed and Mark Best for a riverside feast like no other.
Welgemoed – the star who leads Adelaide’s Africola – and the legendary Sydney-based Best will bring their unshackled spirits to South Australia’s heartland of fresh produce to bring you an Eight Course feast made of local ingredients. It will be paired with delicious wine, and prepared on the riverbank with fun and fire!
This is one you don't want to miss.
Riverland Rock 'n' Roll Festival
28th April - 1st May, 2022
Waikerie Rotary Markets
30th April, 2022
Waikerie Show 'n' Shine
30th April, 2022
ANZAC Day
25th April, 2022
Loxton:
6:15am Service at the Cross of Sacrifice, followed by a Gun Fire Breakfast at the RSL Hall.
Waikerie:
7:45am ANZAC day march at the Memorial Gardens, followed by an 8am Service.
Being Digital
Ongoing
The Loxton Library is currently offering face to face tech help with a volunteer. To book a session contact staff:
08 8584 8051.
Queensland Fruit Fly Outbreaks
Project Updates
Waikerie Jetty Replacement Project
It has recently been announced that District Council of Loxton Waikerie have been successful in receiving a grant under the Government's 'Preparing Australian Communities Program' for 'Riverland Flood Disaster Risk Reduction Project – Waikerie Jetty Replacement.'
The Waikerie Jetty replacement project will not only bring another enjoyable facility to the riverfront, but it will also improve the long-term resilience of the community to natural flood hazards, minimising the time and cost to recovery as it will be resilient to damage from flood and will still be functional if flooding occurs.
This project will be a wonderful addition to the already fantastic upgrades to the Waikerie Riverfront.
Waikerie Bike Pump Track
Further developments on the Waikerie Riverfront include a brand-new bike pump track, designed and built by Trailscapes Pty Ltd.
Known for their bike tracks all over Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and overseas in Bali, Trailscapes pride themselves on never creating the same track twice, and designing to suit the environment.
The combined pump track and skills park facility provides a perfect setting for cycling enthusiasts and features a shaded area for gathering and resting. The project has been recently completed and is now ready for use, located next to the Holiday Park.
Community Centre Build
The District Council of Loxton Waikerie received $1.2 million of Federal Government Funding to build a community centre for the Loxton Retirement Village and wider community.
The new facility will have the capacity to service the residents and will include amenities such as a multi function room, meeting/consult room, office, semi commercial kitchen, toilets, cinema, storage rooms, gym and out door entertaining area.
The facility is currently under construction and the project is expected to be complete by June 2022.
Stormwater Project - Hart Lagoon
The $2.6 million project involves the construction of a dam/wetland to catch the town’s stormwater, which will then be treated by a filtration/pump system and deliver the water to the newly landscaped areas along the Waikerie Riverfront.
The purpose of the project is to reduce Council’s reliance on the River Murray for irrigation and make effective reuse of stormwater. The stormwater project will also incorporate a walking trail around the dam wall which will link into the Hart Lagoon walking trail.
This project is predicted to accelerate job creation, improve water access and security, promote regional economic growth and sustainability, and build resilience to drought and a changing climate.
This project is in a planning phase and aims to be completed by the end of 2023.
Waikerie Riverfront Development
Approximately $2 million has been spent redeveloping the Waikerie Riverfront. Stages 1 and 2 of the project have been completed which includes new paths, turf, picnic areas, seating, car parking, landscaping and shelters which stretch from Boat Ramp No. 2 to the Waikerie Ferry. This also includes a Bike Pump Track which has been recently completed.
Excellent work has been done on stage 3 already, the works included the construction of a new kerb and two-metre-wide paved footpath along Leonard Norman Drive from the ferry to the houseboat pump station.
SANFL
Russell Ebert Tribute Match Tickets on Sale Now
Sunday 22 May, Loxton
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