Tuesday: severe weather warning

Bureau of Meteorology

Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, Central Plateau and parts of East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:59 am Monday, 2 December 2019.
DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS DURING TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Weather Situation: A cold, strong west to southwesterly airstream will flow across Tasmania during Tuesday, with the strongest winds expected during the afternoon.
DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h, are possible from midday on Tuesday across southern, western and central Tasmania, as well as parts of the east.
Winds are expected to ease by early Tuesday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Hobart, Geeveston and Dover.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
* Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5pm Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.

Warning to sheep graziers

Bureau of Meteorology

Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers
for the King Island, North West Coast, Central North, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 10:18am on Monday 2 December 2019.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong west to southwesterly winds are expected during Monday and Tuesday. Areas likely to be affected include the Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts and parts of the King Island, North West Coast, Central North, Midlands and East Coast forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5pm Monday.

Glenora Rd reconstruction under way

WORK started recently on the long-awaited upgrading of Glenora Rd between New Norfolk and Bushy Park, which is expected to continue until mid-March next year.

Initial works include the removal of trees along the route that have been deemed dangerous, as well as concrete works and stormwater installation at Bushy Park.

The second stage will include pavement rehabilitation, resealing and line marking at various locations, starting at the Bushy Park end.

"This important project is being funded by a Tasmanian Government grant of $2.5m as part of the Roads Package to Support Tasmania’s Visitor Economy," a Derwent Valley Council spokesman said. "The project will enable the long-awaited and greatly-needed upgrade of Glenora Rd, a major thoroughfare for residents and tourists visiting the Derwent Valley."

A reduced speed limit of 70km/h is in place for the entire stretch of road for the duration of the works. The limit applies day and night on the section of road between the New Norfolk town boundary and the junction of Glenora Rd and Gordon River Rd at Bushy Park.

"While the contractor will aim to have both lanes open wherever possible during peak times, there will be single lane closures throughout the works period and delays of up to 15 minutes may be experienced where required for safety," the council spokesman said.

"The alternate route between the Glenora Rd/Gordon River Rd intersection and New Norfolk via the Lyell Hwy will not be affected and will be open as usual with no speed restrictions."

The total project includes:

• Upgrade of the Glenora Rd/Gordon River Rd intersection including improved "line of sight", pavement works, new kerb and channel and new traffic island
• Pavement rehabilitation and stabilisation of sections
• Resurfacing works
• Drainage works
• Vegetation management where required
• Safety improvements including "line of sight" considerations
• Dip alignments and adjustments
• Appropriate road signage
• Linemarking, safety barriers and other safety considerations.

More information is available on the Glenora Rd Upgrade Project page on the council website.

New Norfolk golf results

Teeing-off at the New Norfolk Golf Course.

NEW NORFOLK GOLF CLUB

Saturday 30/11/19 Stableford
A Grade: D. Stevenson 14 c/b, P. Marshall 41 c/b, G. Hack 41 c/b.
B Grade: G. Smith 41, G. Triffitt 39 c/b, A. Watts 39 c/b.
C Grade: R. Walters 43, A Leitch 41, T. Banks 38 c/b.
Nearest-the-pins: 3rd T. Lowe, 6/15th A. Watts, 8/17th K. Elwell, 11th R. Walters. Superpin: K. Elwell.

Thursday 28/11/19 Twilight Stableford
Division 1: B. Watt 22, D. Stevenson 21, T. Lowe 20 c/b, J. Miller 20 c/b, A. Lowe 20.
Division 2: M. Smith 23, J. Marais 21, R. Dureau 20 c/b, R. Collins 20 c/b, R. Rainbird 20.
Division 3: M. Minton 24, M. Heron 23, R. Walters 21, M. Woodhams 20, A. Youd 19 c/b.
Superpin: L. Wardlaw.

Wednesday 27/11/19 Stableford
18 hole: B. Hall 43 c/b, J. Kinloch 43, J. Broadhead 42, B. Wilson 41 c/b, W. Hodge 41. Birdie hole: M. Tangata.
9 hole: B. Hall 24 J. Broadhead 23 c/b, B. Wilson 23, J. Kinloch 22, K. Horne 21. Birdie hole: J. Kinloch.

Saturday 23/11/19 4-Man Ambrose (sponsor S.I.P. Ian Holthouse)
Division 1 gross: J. Wilton-T. Lowe-D. Hack-L. Griffith 59, G. Heron-L. Heron-J. Heron-D. Armstrong 63. Nett: W. Coleman-D. Stevenson-J. Hall-W. Harris 56-4 3/8–51 5/8,  Sibs-Sibs-Kube-Deayton 62-7 5/8-54 3/8.
Division 2 gross: L. Dittmann-K. Horne- A. Richardson- L. Withers 64, D. O’Neill-D. Lowry-M. Minton-R. Dureau 65. Nett: J. Wessing-R. Heron-J. Kinloch-N. Heron 61-9½-51½, A. Watts-G. Triffitt-R. Hoare-J. Broadhead 65-11¼-53¾.
Nearest-the-pins: 3rd S. Satari, 6/15th G. Bailey, 11th D. Stevens, 8/17th B. Hall. Superpin: G. Bailey.
Longest drive - Division 1: J. Hall; Division 2: A. Richardson; Division 3: R. Heron.

Thursday 21/11/19 Twilight Stableford
Division 1: M. Williams 24, R. Weber 19, B. Heron 17, F. Carmichael 16, D. King 15.
Division 2: D. Williams 22, T. Marias 20 c/b, K. Sturzaker 20, A. Richardson 18 c/b G. Triffitt 18.
Division 3: R. Green 21, A. Youd 19, R. Hoare 17,  B. Crosswell 16 c/b, D. Pursell 16.
Ladies: S. Walker 19.
Superpin: B. Coy.

Wednesday 20/11/19 Stroke
18 hole: L. McKenzie 76-14-62 c/b, R. Rainbird 78-16-62, K. Clark 89-23-64 c/b, P. Browning 86-22-64 c/b, K. Sturzaker 83-19-64. Birdie draw: T. Lowe.
9 hole: T. Lowe 35-5-30, K. Sturzaker 40-9 ½-30 ½, L. McKenzie 38-7-31 c/b, R. Rainbird 39-8-31, L. Dittmann 41-9-32. Birdie draw: G. Hack

Anyone interested in joining the New Norfolk Golf Club as a playing member (there are clubs and buggies for hire), as a social member, or looking for a function venue, is welcome to contact the club for further information:
1 Howell Drive, New Norfolk, Tasmania. Phone: (03) 6261 2653
Email: newnorfolkgolfclub@bigpond.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewNorfolkGolfClub/
The club is available for hire for weddings, private functions etc.  The venue cost is free for a function of more than 40.