Promising News For Stanley And Circular Head

Circular Head is going from near bust to boom.

In a crucial boost for jobs- challenged Circular Head and the wider North-West economy, Tasmanian Dairy Products Co Ltd yesterday announced the Murray Goulburn cooperative had made a "significant" equity investment in the company to allow a powdered milk plant to be built.


The companies told about 180 Circular Head community leaders and farmers it would be at the Gunns Ltd sawmill site, which has been on the market for some time. The project value will be up to $70 million.

More importantly, for an area which has been hit hard by forestry's struggles, the project is expected to provide 75 ongoing jobs and about 150 during construction.

The implications are expected to be even wider than that. "There was talk today about possibly 2000 jobs for Circular Head, not just in the factory but because of the (demand for) extra milk," thrilled Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam said.
"Tasmania has got about 700million litres of milk a year now and these guys are going to want about 220 million litres."The indications are Tasmania will go to a billion litres.

"Woolnorth is looking at major development and it's been estimated by the government, because MIS (managed investment) schemes have fallen over, some plantation timber land will go back into grassland and other patches of land will be developed for dairy."

Joy was not too strong a word to describe the local reaction, he said.


He said Circular Head would be well catered for and would need an influx of people, especially if the Shree iron ore mine went ahead.

Cr Quilliam said it was expected the site would be secured by the end of the week and construction would start while Gunns was still using some of the site for drying timber.

Tasmanian Dairy Products CEO Gregg Pollack said finalising Murray Goulburn as the key investor meant construction would start soon.


It was expected to take about a year.


The State Liberals also welcomed the development, describing it as "a welcome reprieve for the region that had been hit hard by recent business closures and job losses as a result of the financial ineptitude of the State Government".

Looking Up In Circular Head, Tasmania

Stanley is located in the municipality of Circular Head on Tasmania’s northwest coast. Recently 'Tasmanian Dairy Products' is planning to open a new milk processing plant in Smithton.

The state’s Minister for Primary Industries Bryan Green said the plant, which will be built on Gunns' sawmill at Smithton, would ensure the dairy industry remained one of Tasmania’s key economic drivers.

“This is major investment in the future of Tasmania’s dairy industry and the Circular Head region,”
Green said.

“It is a great opportunity for dairy farmers and will provide a huge boost for the local economy.”

The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Gregg Pollack, told ABC News Online that the new plant would create up to 75 jobs in the area.

It will also boost milk production across the state, making powdered dairy products from 150 million litres of milk a year.

According to Green, Tasmania’s dairy industry currently employs around 2700 people and generates about $500 million in farm and factory income.

Plans to build the Smithton plant comes a few months after National Foods’ announced plans to close some of its cheese manufacturing operations across the country, including its Kings Meadows facility.

Construction of the new Smithton plant is reported to begin at the end of the year.

Politics And Possible School Closure

Since our familys' migration to Stanley in 1979 the Stanley Primary School has consistently delivered high achievers. Surely the academic results and the terrific social skills that it teaches the children must count for something.

James Keir Hardie would be turning in his grave at the treacherous measures that the Labour Party are intending to make. James Keir Hardie was the founding father of the Labour Party. He lived in the small mining village of Cumnock in Scotland while fighting for a better life for the workers and making sure their children had the opportunity of a good education. We know this as we came from Cumnock and so lived and breathed the Labour Party.

I can assure you all that it was never Labours' philosophy to deprive children of the right to have a school in their village.

Ms Giddings should understand that the school is the heart and soul of this beautiful village.

Please give your support. Don't let them shut up shop....because this is what will happen.

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In and Around Stanley, Tasmania

STANLEY, with a population of around 460 people, is a totally restored Bass Strait fishing village with tiny, brightly-painted cottages neatly terraced on the lower slopes of an extinct volcano known as The Nut. Stanley's fairytale village nestles impressively close to The Nut on an isthmus that creates a half-kilometre arc of clean and sandy ocean beach on one side and a huge sheltered bay to landward that in turn contains the small fishing harbour. Take the chairlift, or hike, to the top of The Nut and you will be rewarded with sensational views. 


Despite the relatively stagnant population, real estate is booming with many new private homes being built and homes being converted to bed & breakfast accommodation, house prices in Stanley are more than competitive in the regional market.

SMITHTON is the commercial hub of this part of the North West and an ideal place stock up on food, drinks, petrol and cash for your travels further afield. MARRAWAH and ARTHUR RIVER are small communities overlooking the Southern Ocean and favourite destinations for surfing and fishing enthusiasts. Both are great places to rest before the most interesting and remote section of any North West tour - the Western Explorer Highway south to Corinna, Zeehan and Strahan. 

Accommodation

Stanley
B&B’s, caravan and cabin parks, hotels and motels, and self-contained apartments, units and historic cottages. Advance bookings are strongly recommended all year. If you have not pre-booked accommodation and plan to stay overnight in Stanley between December and April you are advised to ring in advance and secure accommodation prior to driving to Stanley. Accommodation enquiries and bookings can be made through the Visitor Information Centre.

Motor Homes
Motor homes, caravans and camping available at Stanley Cabin and Tourist Park. Toilet, shower, laundry facilities and fully equipped camper’s kitchen and barbecues.

Designated Sullage Point
Tatlows Beach Carpark. Wharf Road, Stanley
West Esplandade Carpark, Smithton.

Smithton
B&B’s, hotels and motels, and self-contained accommodation. Advance bookings strongly recommended all year. Accommodation enquiries and bookings can be made through the Stanley Visitor Information Centre.

Arthur River and Marrawah
Caravan and cabin park, and self-contained accommodation. Advance bookings strongly recommended all year. If you have not pre-booked accommodation and plan to stay overnight in Arthur River or Marrawah between December and April you are advised to ring in advance and secure accommodation prior to driving to Arthur River or Marrawah. Accommodation enquiries and bookings can be made through the Stanley Visitor Information Centre.

Internet Cafes

Stanley Information Visitor Centre, 45 Main Road, Stanley. Tel: (03) 6458 1330.
Stanley Cabin and Tourist Park, 1 Wharf Road, Stanley. Tel: (03) 6458 1266.

Banks & ATMs

Stanley
ANZ Bank agency, Stanley Newsagent, Church Street †
Commonwealth Bank agency, Post Office, Church Street †
Bass & Equitable Agents, It's All Good Health Food Store, Emmett Street, Smithton †
Self Funded ATM, Stanley Roadhouse, Stanley Highway †

Real Estate In Stanley, Tasmania

With a relatively static population of approximately 460 people, one could easily mistaken for thinking that real estate movement in Stanley, Tasmania would be accordingly static. The current situation could not be further from the truth.

Vacant blocks of land are seeing new properties being built and are in keeping with the quaint atmosphere of Stanley. Several houses have recently been listed as 'heritage.' This has had the negative effect of owners inflating their prices partially because they can and partially to maintain the upkeep of the heritage listing. This is having the additional negative effect of people who are selling their non-heritage listed houses for what they are truly fair prices.

One such house that is maintaining its' fair asking price is 30 Main Road, Stanley. The asking price is not a discount but appears to be one due to the vast majority of other local prices.

On entering the house via the main gate, which is part of a 6ft fence surrounding the house, one is instantly hit by a stunning garden. On entering the 'inner sanctum' of the garden through a second gate, you will find may different 'pockets,' each with its' own unique atmosphere, including a brilliant vegetable patch. The garden has taken 30 years to come to fruition (pun intended) and is now a very low-maintenance affair.

Within the uncluttered home is a beautiful and professional Smeg stainless steel wall oven and hot plates. The modern kitchen has tiled floors and a feature tiled wall. This wonderful 3 bedroom home with so much opportunity with the 2 extra blocks of land available to buy in a complete package if desired.

There are 3 outdoor sheds either for storage or for a work shop. The undercover spa and entertainment area and has the feeling that you could be in Bali! Additionally, what a wonderful relaxing area for children to play in the fenced back yard.

The home also has outstanding views of the "Stanley Nut" and is a warm sunny place to relax in. New carpets and curtains installed in the past 12 months. Children would also love this property with the 3 sheds all accessed from the undercover area at the back of the dwelling this allows for year round entertaining.
The front driveway is sealed and a secure entrance through the garage to the home if desired.

The home is close to the Stanley sports ground, Golf Club and a 5 minute walk to sandy white beaches. The gas log fire offers a most enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere on the colder days of winter.

For further information contact: Landmark Real Estate.