Narangba
Jul 27th 2007, 8:37 am
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Re: Narangba
I had a tip off a senior estate agent that narangba and ningi were the best value in property at the moment
Aug 15th 2007, 12:07 pm
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Re: Narangba
So where do you go around this area if you want country ?
Oct 17th 2007, 12:40 pm
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Re: Narangba
Looking at Narangba, it seems really nice, has anything changed in the last couple of months ?
How about the industry, that is my main concern, have there been any more articles in the news ?
Coming over in November for a reccie and would appreciate any advise, so I can then decide to cross it off or keep it on my list ?
How about the industry, that is my main concern, have there been any more articles in the news ?
Coming over in November for a reccie and would appreciate any advise, so I can then decide to cross it off or keep it on my list ?
Oct 18th 2007, 6:08 am
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Re: Narangba
Narangba, is a fine place for families to live in - it's very quiet and safe with a growing community. We lived there for nearly 2 years when we first came to Australia to live.
Do check out the schools for yourself though - I have had some disturbing reports about unruly kids and poor standards in some of the local State Schools, I know Narangba High School hit the news last year with a drug issue - where one pupil took in a bag full of tablets and handed them around the class like sweets (or lollies as they call them here) and several kids were rushed to hospital. - I guess this could happen anywhere though!!
Dakabin State High and Morayfield have both been given a bad name by Aussie colleagues I work with - so what I would suggest to you is to ask if you can sit in on a lesson and make a judgement for yourself. hope this helps.
Do check out the schools for yourself though - I have had some disturbing reports about unruly kids and poor standards in some of the local State Schools, I know Narangba High School hit the news last year with a drug issue - where one pupil took in a bag full of tablets and handed them around the class like sweets (or lollies as they call them here) and several kids were rushed to hospital. - I guess this could happen anywhere though!!
Dakabin State High and Morayfield have both been given a bad name by Aussie colleagues I work with - so what I would suggest to you is to ask if you can sit in on a lesson and make a judgement for yourself. hope this helps.
Oct 18th 2007, 6:17 am
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Re: Narangba
Looking at Narangba, it seems really nice, has anything changed in the last couple of months ?
How about the industry, that is my main concern, have there been any more articles in the news ?
Coming over in November for a reccie and would appreciate any advise, so I can then decide to cross it off or keep it on my list ?
How about the industry, that is my main concern, have there been any more articles in the news ?
Coming over in November for a reccie and would appreciate any advise, so I can then decide to cross it off or keep it on my list ?
Such as what, theres a train line, some whinging residents over a telecom tower, Narangba Timbers and thats about it.. apart from small light industrial stuff..
< I for one like Narangba, it's an inch closer to Brisbane than Morayfield but largely the blocks are acreage, which doesnt give much scope for hiked price increases.
To the best of my knowledge, the 5 yr subdivision hold, is in place, with about 3-4 years left to run. So perhaps, we will see, 5 and 10 acre 2 street blocks, in coucil looking for subdivision, in the next 3 years or so.
Regarding schools, the only school i am aware of thats got a bad name for itself, is Caboolture High
Narangba is within 5 minute drive of Petrie, and so you can use the excellent Strathpine School. My kids go there and love it.
Steve
Oct 18th 2007, 8:29 am
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Re: Narangba
Industry in Narangba??
Such as what, theres a train line, some whinging residents over a telecom tower, Narangba Timbers and thats about it.. apart from small light industrial stuff..
< I for one like Narangba, it's an inch closer to Brisbane than Morayfield but largely the blocks are acreage, which doesnt give much scope for hiked price increases.
To the best of my knowledge, the 5 yr subdivision hold, is in place, with about 3-4 years left to run. So perhaps, we will see, 5 and 10 acre 2 street blocks, in coucil looking for subdivision, in the next 3 years or so.
Regarding schools, the only school i am aware of thats got a bad name for itself, is Caboolture High
Narangba is within 5 minute drive of Petrie, and so you can use the excellent Strathpine School. My kids go there and love it.
Steve
Such as what, theres a train line, some whinging residents over a telecom tower, Narangba Timbers and thats about it.. apart from small light industrial stuff..
< I for one like Narangba, it's an inch closer to Brisbane than Morayfield but largely the blocks are acreage, which doesnt give much scope for hiked price increases.
To the best of my knowledge, the 5 yr subdivision hold, is in place, with about 3-4 years left to run. So perhaps, we will see, 5 and 10 acre 2 street blocks, in coucil looking for subdivision, in the next 3 years or so.
Regarding schools, the only school i am aware of thats got a bad name for itself, is Caboolture High
Narangba is within 5 minute drive of Petrie, and so you can use the excellent Strathpine School. My kids go there and love it.
Steve
Thanks for the info, its just something I picked up of another thread, something about the Chemical Works and planned industry in the area, what ever that meant ??
Many thanks
Swooty
Oct 18th 2007, 8:30 am
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Re: Narangba
Narangba is a great area, and offers some bloody good value for money.
Not aware of chemical works...
Oct 18th 2007, 8:52 am
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Re: Narangba
All I can find upto date is this
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/narangb...ents/32534.pdf
Wasnt aware of one there, mind you I dont live there. So dont get updates
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/narangb...ents/32534.pdf
Wasnt aware of one there, mind you I dont live there. So dont get updates
Oct 18th 2007, 8:58 am
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Re: Narangba
All I can find upto date is this
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/narangb...ents/32534.pdf
Wasnt aware of one there, mind you I dont live there. So dont get updates
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/narangb...ents/32534.pdf
Wasnt aware of one there, mind you I dont live there. So dont get updates
Oct 18th 2007, 8:59 am
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Re: Narangba
I sense propoganda afoot on google, cos nothing seems recent.. will keep looking but
Oct 18th 2007, 10:18 am
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Re: Narangba
thanks Lorna
Oct 18th 2007, 1:39 pm
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Re: Narangba
When I was doing research on where to live near Brisbane 3 years ago, I crossed off Narangba because of the Steritech plant there. I thought the place must have been too cheap (comparing to many other areas on the train line) for a reason.
Here're a couple of FAQs from Steritech's web site:
3. How much Radiation is dangerous ?
We have to think about the effects of exposure to radiation in two ways. What happens after a large radiation exposure and what may happen in the long-term after receiving a smaller dose.
A very large dose of radiation of more than 10 sievert will cause the death of the person irradiated within a few weeks. Smaller doses of 2 or 3 sievert may make the person nauseous but such a dose is not fatal in the short term.
Smaller doses would not have any immediate effect but may lead to cancer in later life. Even though no effects have been observed below about 50mSv in radiation protection, for maximum safety, it is assumed that any radiation exposure carries some small risk. A dose of 1mSv is considered to represent a risk of 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) of producing some form of cancer. (For comparison the 'natural' incidence of cancer in Australia is about 1 in 3 (0.33%) and about 1 in 6 people in this country will die from some form of cancer.)
4. If large doses of Radiation kills pests and insects, wouldn’t it be dangerous for workers or local residents of the plants ?
No. Sterilization plants have been operating for nearly 50 years and their design and safety controls have developed a high degree of sophistication.
They consist of a deep pool of water to store and shield the radiation source when it is not in use. A cell with thick concrete walls shields the source when it is in use. There are two mazes within each cell. One contains a conveyor to move the product to be irradiated into and out of the cell. The other maze is for access by personnel when the source is in the shielded position. There are duplicated interlocks and several radiation monitoring devices to ensure employees cannot enter the irradiation cell when the source is exposed.
The company has to obtain State Government licences to operate the plants and they are inspected regularly by officers of the Radiation Safety Branches.
Steritech has over 45 years experience in operating sterilization plants in both Sydney and Melbourne. During that time there has not been one accident or incident that has lead to a radiation exposure of either Steritech employees or members of the public.
We have to think about the effects of exposure to radiation in two ways. What happens after a large radiation exposure and what may happen in the long-term after receiving a smaller dose.
A very large dose of radiation of more than 10 sievert will cause the death of the person irradiated within a few weeks. Smaller doses of 2 or 3 sievert may make the person nauseous but such a dose is not fatal in the short term.
Smaller doses would not have any immediate effect but may lead to cancer in later life. Even though no effects have been observed below about 50mSv in radiation protection, for maximum safety, it is assumed that any radiation exposure carries some small risk. A dose of 1mSv is considered to represent a risk of 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) of producing some form of cancer. (For comparison the 'natural' incidence of cancer in Australia is about 1 in 3 (0.33%) and about 1 in 6 people in this country will die from some form of cancer.)
4. If large doses of Radiation kills pests and insects, wouldn’t it be dangerous for workers or local residents of the plants ?
No. Sterilization plants have been operating for nearly 50 years and their design and safety controls have developed a high degree of sophistication.
They consist of a deep pool of water to store and shield the radiation source when it is not in use. A cell with thick concrete walls shields the source when it is in use. There are two mazes within each cell. One contains a conveyor to move the product to be irradiated into and out of the cell. The other maze is for access by personnel when the source is in the shielded position. There are duplicated interlocks and several radiation monitoring devices to ensure employees cannot enter the irradiation cell when the source is exposed.
The company has to obtain State Government licences to operate the plants and they are inspected regularly by officers of the Radiation Safety Branches.
Steritech has over 45 years experience in operating sterilization plants in both Sydney and Melbourne. During that time there has not been one accident or incident that has lead to a radiation exposure of either Steritech employees or members of the public.
Cheers,
Mrs JTL
Oct 18th 2007, 3:26 pm
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Re: Narangba
So you've found out the Steritech plant did actually go ahead then...
When I was doing research on where to live near Brisbane 3 years ago, I crossed off Narangba because of the Steritech plant there. I thought the place must have been too cheap (comparing to many other areas on the train line) for a reason.
Here're a couple of FAQs from Steritech's web site:
If the process of irradiation wasn't dangerous or harmful, they wouldn't need the highly sophisticated safety controls. Just my very humble opinion, of course.
Cheers,
Mrs JTL
When I was doing research on where to live near Brisbane 3 years ago, I crossed off Narangba because of the Steritech plant there. I thought the place must have been too cheap (comparing to many other areas on the train line) for a reason.
Here're a couple of FAQs from Steritech's web site:
If the process of irradiation wasn't dangerous or harmful, they wouldn't need the highly sophisticated safety controls. Just my very humble opinion, of course.
Cheers,
Mrs JTL
