Three People I'd like to have to Dinner - & Why

1. Dawn Fraser- legend
2. Ian Botham- great cricketer and raconteur
3. Robert G. Barrett- author of some humorous aussie novels.

Why? Because if I had Dawn Fraser, Ian Botham and Robert G Barrett together at dinner, "You wouldn't be dead for quids" .
 

The Last Book I Read was...

Stone Cold by David Baldacci

The Last Music I Bought or 
Listened to was...

Steve Miller Band, U2 and Richard Clapton 

My Interests
- outside of this election

• My Family
• All Sport, football in particular.
• Golf
• Surf Lifesaving
• Body Surfing
• Reading
• catching up with friends for a beer

Candidate Profile Tim Dwyer

My History

Born & bred in Caloundra, educated here at home and as a boarder at Marist College Ashgrove, I have a deep local knowledge and am proud of Caloundra and it's people.

I am 44 yrs of age and live at Moffat Beach with my wife Kelli, who is also a local Caloundra girl. We are expecting our first child any tick of the clock.

The Dwyer family values community service. My grandmother worked tirelessly for Caloundra and her Church and my father has followed in her footsteps, having served nine years on Caloundra City Council, six as Mayor.

My parents brought up their nine children imbued with the same ideals of community service, and I would feel deeply honoured if I were elected to the new Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

For the past 8 yrs I've been the Division 9 Councillor for Caloundra City and in this time I've gained a valuable understanding of local government . As we must now amalgamate with our northern neighbours, Maroochy & Noosa, I believe this underst&ing will be invaluable in ensuring the needs of Caloundra are heard & met.

In these times of change it is more important than ever to have a councillor with experience, knowledge and the strength of character - trust to represent you. I have these attributes & will use them to preserve what we love about Caloundra.

I've NO HIDDEN OR PARTICULAR AGENDA, NO “SILENT” DEVELOPER SUPPORT, JUST AN INDEPENDENT VOICE THAT WILL ASSESS ALL ISSUES ON THEIR MERITS AND OFFER RESIDENTS FAIR, HONEST & CONSISTENT REPRESENTATION.

I've been part of a productive council team that has set in place structures that protect our natural beauty & provide for our quality of life. I bring to the new Sunshine Coast Regional Council, as part of the Aldous led Council 2000-2008 the following initiatives. I remain committed to these initiatives:

√ Gazetted a City Plan that opposes High Rise and protects neighbourhood amenity in low-density residential areas, and supports commercial outcomes in Caloundra’s CBD. 
√ Produced a Growth Management Strategy that sets standards of environmental protection, sustainable growth & water conservation never considered before. 
√ Introduced a Rating System that is the most equitable ever produced and one that includes Pensioner Rate Relief via a discount.

As a current Councillor for Caloundra City, the following projects provide a snapshot of my involvement & achievements:

• Support, advocacy & funding for our schools – OLR, Caloundra Primary & Secondary, Caloundra Christian College, Caloundra City School, Currimundi Special School & Golden Beach 
• Support & funding for the Caloundra Arts & Crafts Association 
• Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group – I initiated 10 year funding program now locked in place 
• Continuing advocacy for a sports industry to promote health, well-being & economic benefits 
• Shelly Beach environment enhancements 
• Caloundra Headland drainage projects 
• Traffic calming & pedestrian safety upgrades 
• Ongoing footpath program 
• Central Park Sports – funding support & precinct upgrades 
• Kings Beach redevelopment 
• Happy Valley Boardwalk 
• Parks & gardens beautification 
• Caloundra City Plan & the State Govt decreed Local Growth Management Strategy 
• Initiated the CBD Security Program - and as a result Caloundra’s first Liquor Accord Caloundra Street Safe & security cameras for Caloundra’s taxi rank 
• Caloundra County Markets – Arthur Street 
• Moffat Beach – cafes & local business zone, Council working with business 
• Pensioners & Superannuants League 
• Litter Management Program & Award, Clean Beach Award 
• Give-Me-5-For-Kids program 
• Caloundra Youth Focus Committee, Golden Beach, providing care, support & accommodation for teenagers in need. 
• Caloundra Chamber of Commerce advocacy & support 
• Met Caloundra SLSC – active member since 1969 and still patrolling the beach 
• Patron of – Caloundra/Pelican Waters Swimming Club Caloundra Seahawks Hockey Ithaca Caloundra Royal Life Saving Club Caloundra Youth Focus Caloundra Community Kindergarten Caloundra Mallet Sports Club 
• Support & funding for our city’s Lifesaving Clubs 
• Caloundra City Council budget allocations for our lifeguard service 
• Supporting Caloundra & Kawana Rugby League Football Clubs 
• Quad Park Development.

I can also bring a wealth of experience to the people of Division 2.

• Preparation of 8 Caloundra City Budgets 
• Director, Aquagen Water & Renewable Energy Board - 8 yrs 
• Director, Sunshine Coast Events Centre - 4 yrs 
• Director, Caloundra Tourism Board - to June 2007 – 3 yrs 
• Member Australian Institute of Company Directors - 3 yrs 
• Chair, Kings Beach Redevelopment Committee - 7 yrs 
• Member Pumicestone Passage Advisory Taskforce - 2 yrs 
• Member Central Park Multi-sport & Recreation Group 
• Member Rate Rebate Special Purpose Revenue Committee 
• School Council Member Caloundra SHS - 4 yrs 
• Secretary, NSWRL Players Association - 2 yrs, whilst playing for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters 
• Deputy President, Met Caloundra SLSC - 4 yrs 
• Chair, Caloundra Youth Focus Inc - 2 yrs.

I am very proud that I've been able to secure - or be part of securing the following: 

• Most equitable rating system to date 
• Reduction in maximum building height from 40 to 30m 
• Initiated the now Gazetted changes from Residential B to Residential A in Shelly Beach 
• Huge improvements to the Central Park Sports Precinct, now recognised by National & International teams and appreciated by local sportspeople of all codes 
• The Happy Valley Boardwalk 
• Major revegetation, dune restoration, beautifications & habitat protection at Shelly Beach along with the Shelly Beach Conservation Volunteer Group 
• Central Park Skate Park development, and initiated an awards program based on respect, fun & skill
• State Government funding for the Bulcock Beach redevelopment – soon to be on final public display before work commences 
• Sunday Markets in Bulcock Street – a huge success ! 
• The Caloundra Chamber of Commerce – I've worked collaboratively with the Chamber, our peak business body, & it's never been stronger 
• Moffat Beach sewerage outfall – SHUT DOWN FOREVER 
• Moffat Beach Business Park project 
• Ben Bennett Botanical Park – track & trail upgrades and car park.

The delivery of these and many other projects is proof of my ability to get results with smart, commonsense thinking and good communication skills. I’ve worked hard on a broad cross-section of projects involving hours of planning, funding, community consultation, and delivery. 
 

My Objectives

If elected on March 15, I would put my energies into: ensuring a balanced practical approach to our growth; ongoing support for our business centres; retaining the character of your neighbourhood; caring for our coastline and foreshore; being a strong advocate for law and order on our streets; recognition of pensioner concerns; as well as the need to support and understand our youth.

What I stand for:

• In the first instance, my priority will be to help create a functional, efficient, harmonic and responsive Regional Council. This must be a priority! 
• Independence - decisions for the community. I have no allegiance or obligation to any developer or pressure group. 
• Teamwork - Proven leadership and a 'Team Player' philosophy. I've the support of the Mayoral candidates. They want to work with me. 
• Public Transport - ensure Caloundra and the region gets a comprehensive public transport system, including rail, that delivers a clean, on-time and co-ordinated service. 
• Caloundra Aerodrome - a State Govt funded relocation within the City allowing growth of the industry, retention of economic benefits and protection from future growth patterns. 
• Caloundra CBD Revitalisation and Central Park Sports - promote and develop this entire area as a thriving hub for business,residential, arts, culture, tourism, sport, education and our locals. 
• Tourism - Full support for Caloundra Tourism, Sunshine Coast Tourism and the provision of tourism infrastructure and attractions 
• Youth - foster and advocate youth development programs across government, industry, the arts, sport and education. 
• Affordable Housing - ensure Local Governement supports and provides local knowledge to State and Federal Government initiatives for the provision of Affordable Housing. 
• Supporting community groups, arts and entertainment, sporting clubs and volunteer organisations.

Why re-elect Tim Dwyer: As a Councillor, I am a proven performer...

- 8 years as a Director of our Water Board that saw the completion of the $30M Advanced Water Treatment Plant 
- As chairman of the Kings Beach Redevelopment, delivered the $13M facelift to our metropolitan beach.
- In addition to strategic, financial and social planning, and a combined 40yrs involvement in Boards, Committees and Community Groups, I've also dealt with the many community concerns that come across my desk every day.

In what is expected of a Councillor, I've got involved and enthusiastically worked for the people. I commit to provide the same diligent attention to Council business and community concerns.

I LOVE CALOUNDRA AND ITS PEOPLE and being the GENUINE LOCAL that has grown up with Caloundra and the Coast, I know how important lifestyle is in times of change. I have a great passion for the place that I call home. The place where I was born, grew up, married and where I will raise my children. 
 

My Contact Details

Phone: 5491 1102

Post: 11 Windsor Avenue Moffat Beach Q 4551 

Email: dwyer.tj @ gmail.com