#cowies creek

[littlepunxsie]

Cowies Creek, Australia.

[totalconcretegeelong]

Why Choose Concrete Contractors?

Why Choose Concrete Contractors? https://concretegeelong.wordpress.com/2023/11/21/why-choose-concrete-contractors/ Geelong concreters have a strong commitment to high-quality workmanship. This commitment ensures a concrete product that will stand the test of time and be aesthetically pleasing. A bridge over Cowies Creek in North Geelong will use a new type of sustainable concrete that doesn’t require maintenance. It was designed by Deakin University researchers. High-Quality Workmanship Concrete contractors in Geelong take pride in providing a high-quality finished product that meets and exceeds your expectations. They are also dedicated to the best customer service, and they work efficiently to ensure a smooth project with minimal stress for you. Concrete driveways are a popular choice for home and business owners alike, and they can offer many benefits compared to other materials such as gravel or asphalt. They are long-lasting, easy to maintain, and offer superior load-bearing capacity. Modern concrete driveways don’t have to be grey and lifeless, and you can choose from a variety of decorative touches to enhance their appearance and fit in with your design aesthetic. Search for professional concrete contractors near you on iseekplant and find the perfect team to handle your residential driveway construction project. You can even check reviews from past customers to see what other services they provide. For example, some contractors may also specialise in concreting footpaths and retaining walls. Access to Premium Materials Geelong concrete contractors have access to high-quality materials. They use premium concrete mix designs that ensure their finished products are resilient and durable. They also provide a wide range of concreting services in the region, including footpaths and driveways. They are also able to work efficiently on projects, saving customers time and money. Concrete driveways are popular among Australian homeowners due to their many benefits over other surfacing options like gravel, stone and pavers. A quality driveway can last for decades and is a great investment for any property. A reliable concreting contractor will ensure that your new driveway is strong, durable and cost-effective. Safety Worker safety is a major concern on construction jobs, and this is especially true when working with concrete. While standard government and industry regulations apply, it’s important to go above and beyond to ensure your team is as safe as possible. For instance, cutting and pouring concrete can be a noisy process, so it’s vital to supply your workers with adequate hearing protection. You can also help prevent injuries by establishing a system where your team can quickly report any potential concrete hazards. Lastly, always have a surplus of protective equipment available on-site. Edge Protection Hire is one company that takes these measures seriously. Business Support Geelong Concrete contractors are committed to providing the highest-quality services possible. This means working efficiently on projects and communicating frequently with customers. It also means a stress-free process and saving time and money for their clients. Concrete is made from cement as a binding agent and aggregates such as sand and stone. It can be poured in many forms, including slabs for driveways and other surfaces. Concrete can be coloured using pigments to achieve the aesthetic you desire. To be successful in the concrete industry, it is important to get the right business insurance. BizCover can help with this. They make getting business insurance fast and easy so you can focus on running your business. For more information, visit their website or call 1300 920 868 today. They’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have. You can even request a quote in minutes. This way, you can save money on your business insurance and spend more on improving your services. via Total Concrete Geelong https://concretegeelong.wordpress.com November 21, 2023 at 08:45AM

[kansascityhappenings]

Center Schools asking for $48 million in bond money, in part, to replace aging elementary

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One educator compared it to a square peg in a round hole.

Parents at Indian Creek Elementary School are asking voters for big bucks, part of which is meant to replace the aging school, which saw its origin in the early 1970’s.

A proposed bond will appear on the ballot April 2, asking voters to approve $48 million to make improvements to six schools in the Center School District and to replace Indian Creek altogether.

Educators complained to FOX4 that the old school building is no longer adequate. Parents said the school is unsafe since existing security systems don’t fit the building’s odd “octganular” shape and the classrooms are overcrowded.

“It can be very crowded,” said Mark Cowie, a fifth-grade teacher at Indian Creek.

Cowie, who demonstrated the inadequacies of his existing classroom, said his area of the school holds 25 students and, in some cases, similar classrooms at the school are stuffed with as many as 29 students.

Hallways are tight with low ceilings, and the school’s front door is confusing to visitors. That often presents a security risk when people accidentally enter the gymnasium, where classes are often held, instead of going to the school’s office, which is only a few feet from the gym.

“The security at this school isn’t what’s expected of today. Maybe it was 25 years ago, but today, we need different measures,” Cowie said.

A Center School District spokesperson told FOX4 the proposed bond measure would come at no tax increase to the public.

“Our classrooms have become overcrowded. Our hallways have become overcrowded,” Billee Runnels-Potts, the school’s behavioral interventionist, told FOX4. “It was great in the ’70s, but I’m pretty sure the classroom sizes weren’t as large.”

Teachers and students said their growing enrollment, which is now 330 students, has outgrown the building, too.

“We need bigger classrooms. We need a bigger school for our students,” Sara Clayton said.

Clayton, a paraprofessional within the school district, and her fourth-grade student, Larry, said the overcrowding inhibits learning within the student body, and the building’s confusing layout presents a danger.

The Claytons said they fear that if students had to quickly escape in a hurry, they might be at risk.

“The way our building is shaped, a parent could come in and hide anywhere,” Sara Clayton said. “Anything could happen and nobody would know it.”

“There’s no room to move anywhere. We just stand in one group in the hallway. We just keep on going. Our line is too big to fit into a classroom,” Larry Clayton said.

Some voters may feel some sticker shock related to the $48 million price tag.

District leaders say some of that money will go toward other projects at other schools. Of that $48 million bond, $30 million worth of that total will be earmarked for upgrades at six other schools.

Moreover, improvements to schools can lead to a stronger neighborhood, district leaders say.

The nearby Hickman-Mills School District is a similar-sized district. It recently voted to close two elementary schools, a move that could save as much as $25 million.

from FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports https://fox4kc.com/2019/03/22/center-schools-asking-for-48-million-in-bond-money-in-part-to-replace-aging-elementary/

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[veronica-cowie]

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[onagos]

LAND OF NO USE - A Montana Wilderness Ski Project from Henry Worobec on Vimeo.

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, a group of skiers and riders set out to visit Montana's Wilderness Areas and explore the issues surrounding the lands where humans are mere visitors, in a state named for its mountains.

Winner of the 2015 Coldsmoke Awards, Mountain Roots Award!

Credits:

Created by Henry Worobec

Edited by Chris Kamman

Additional video by Axel Peterson and Sean Fithian

Photography by Justin Ryan

Graphics by John Topping

Voice Over by Rob Raymond

Aerial video by Nick Wolcott

Primary wildlife video by Grizzly Creek Films

Starring: Chris Bangs, Adrian Dingle

Featuring: Justin Ryan, Axel Peterson, Chris Kamman, Steve Popovich, Pat Cowan, Sean Fithian, Randy Evans, Kyle Taylor, Kelsey Boleski, Mark Rainery, Will Eginton, Shay Lee, Cody Perin, Nathaniel Murphy, Ryan Walters, Joe Jasper, Matt Evans, Ben Goertzen, Andrew Flaschenriem, Mark Davidson, Tim Cowie, Elliot Bernhagen, Patrick Orton

Interviewees: Pat Williams, Holly Fretwell, Carl Graham, Rick Reese, Kristin Ruppel, George Price, Shawn Regan, Dave Zinn, Ray Rasker, Mark Hoffman

Music:

Adam Stubbs, Theme Song, SkyLab Media House

Onomono, “Eyes Wide Open” 1/14/14, Shane Johnson

Dodgy Mountain Men, “Montana Storms” dodgymountainmen.com

Jespy, “Coffeeandair- Winter Warbler” jespymusic.com

The Kitchen Dwellers, “Black Cat” kitchendwellers.com

Cure for the Common, “Unglued” curetheband.com

Old Death Whisper, “Gunslinger” olddeathwhisper.com

Lige Newton, “Before Winter Comes Again” RezErected Records

Supaman, “Prayer Loop Song” facebook.com/Supamanhiphop

Fiancee, “75 Blues” Bryan Duncan Bobowice

Graham Lindsey, “Winterim” grahamlindsey.net

Hollow Wood, “Momento Mori” hollowwoodmusic.com