Laneway lights up

The four illuminated archways and pathway up lights were last week tested with generator power at the Peregian Beach walkway beside Peregian Hotel.
Noosa councillor Frank Wilke said the lit laneway was intended to encourage greater pedestrian use of the link between the village and Rufous Street precinct where the community permaculture gardens, tennis club, kindergarten and off-site parking were located.
They are due to be connected to mains power in the next week or so, he said.
Landscaping, line-marking, block work and other aspects of the civil works are due to be completed, finalised and signed off in a similar time frame.
Big Ideas extension
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation has extended the deadline of its Big Ideas grants round to 15 September.
Foundation chair Dick Barnes said early interest was positive but more time was needed.
“We are delighted by the early response from community groups who have come forward with their big ideas for Noosa’s future,” he said.
“The ideas coming through are impressive.
“But many of these groups have requested support with their submission and more time.”
Recycled waste not dumped
Noosa council sought information from Visy which it contracts to handle its recycled items in the light of revelations on ABC Four Corners program that some recycled waste was being dumped in landfill.
In a statement, Visy advised council “I can confirm that all recyclable material (including glass) delivered to the Nambour MRF is beneficially reused in accordance with the terms and conditions of our contract and that no materials other than contaminants are sent to landfill”.