There are several Activities where an accredited instructor is funded by Palm Lake, as such, they can only be attended by RESIDENTS.
These activities are: GYM INSTRUCTOR. PILATES. TAI CHI. WALK, WALK, WALK. WATER AEROBICS. YOGA. ZUMBA.
All these activities require registration to attend. Clipboards with the appropriate lists for registration can be found in the Sea Breeze Clubhouse on the left side of the main notice board.
BYO alcohol is permitted but consumption is limited to the designated lounge area of the
Clubhouse/s, Hall/s, Sports Club, around the barbecue areas, in homes and at functions
arranged with the Resort Caretaker's consent.
Areas that are covered by a Liquor Licence must comply with Liquor Licencing obligations as
defined by the relevant regulatory authority. Supply is limited to home owners or their
visitors, and must only be sold within the hours permitted and in the designated areas.
No alcohol is permitted in the Resort streets, pool areas or in any building other than in
designated "alcohol allowed" zones.
Facilities such as Clubhouses, halls, bowling clubs, recreation areas and swimming pools are
key amenities and to be used at own risk. Rules for their use are prominently displayed and
should be observed at all times. A host home owner must be present if visitors wish to use
these facilities. These areas are strictly pet free areas.
Use of billiards tables and golf simulators (where applicable) is limited to persons over 16
years of age.
All facilities will be opened and closed as per current nominated times; these times may be
amended as required by management.
Home Owners must maintain the gardens, rear and side lawns on their site.
Home Owners must keep all glass doors and windows clean and not display any signs or other notices in or on windows or doors. This excludes festive decorations and flags, within reason as determined by Resort Caretaker's.
Home Owners must not hang any items such as washing, towels, bedding, clothing or other articles out the front of their home or other article in such a way as to be visible from the street frontage of their site.
Home Owners must not install any shades, awnings or other external structures, fittings or devices without obtaining the Resort Caretaker's prior consent.
Satellite dishes for pay television may only be installed with the Resort Caretakers prior consent. Large satellite dishes are not permitted.
Antennas may only be installed with the Resort Caretaker's prior consent. Large antennas are not permitted.
Visitors wishing to play on the billiard tables must be accompanied by a host home owner at all times. No person under 16 (sixteen) years of age will be permitted to play on the tables. These tables must not be monopolized by any group if others are waiting to play. Home owners have precedence over visitors at all times.
BUS
There are two Resort buses which take you on regular weekly shopping trips as follows:
Every Wednesday, departing from outside the Ocean breeze Clubhouse at 8.45am the bus alternates between Stockland (Sugarland) and the Hinkler Shopping centres, the latter goes via Target.
The return journey leaves the centers at 11.30am.
Every Friday the bus travels to Bargara shopping centre departing from the Ocean Breeze Clubhouse at 8.45am and returns at 11.30am.
On the last Thursday of the month it travels to Bunnings and Spotlight leaving from the Ocean Breeze Clubhouse at 8.45am and returns at 11.00am.
To use the Bus on these occasions you must register your name on the appropriate lists provided in the Sea Breeze Clubhouse located on the bench on the Cinema wall.
The Buses are also available for Residents to use, but they are not taxis. Any use of the bus must be open to all Residents and a booking list must be provided enabling
all Residents to participate in whatever the function planned for its' use is.
Bookings must be entered in the Diary located outside Caretakers Office and a booking form must be completed.
The Cinema is used not only for the purpose of showing Movies but can be used to view TV programs or Internet content or maybe just a presentation to a group. Whatever it's use, there are rules to be followed.
Use of the Cinema, other than the regular Movie times which can be found on the front page of this website, must be booked, refer to section FACILITY USE below.
Only persons that have been instructed may operate the Cinema equipment. Contact the Caretaker for Access.
Please ensure all Common areas are left neat, tidy and vacuumed. These areas are for all Residents to enjoy. The kitchen in the Sea Breeze is not to be accessed without prior permission. The Ocean Breeze kitchen may be used if you have been inducted.
As a policy, the Park Owner and Resort Caretaker prefer complaints to be dealt with on a personal basis and as rapidly and efficiently as possible. Complaints are to be in writing and submitted to the on-site Resort Caretaker.
Computers are provided for the use of Residents in two locations.
The Sea Breeze library contains three Apple Computers and a printer.
The keyboard and mouse for each computer are wirelessly connected and should be turned off when finished with otherwise the batteries will run down.
As many users do not do this it is highly recommended that you should bring four AA batteries when planning to use these, then take them home with you.
The Ocean Breeze Upstairs area contains three windows 7 computers and a printer, the two end computers are connected to the internet and to the printer by cable so it is necessary to select the appropriate computer by switch if wishing to print. The middle computer is not connected to anything, it is old and unreliable so is there solely for the purpose of playing games. If you want a game of solitare or something else, use the middle one rather than tie up one of the others.
Home owners will not do any act or thing or permit any family member, visitor or invitee to
do any act or thing which through noise, odours, vibrations or otherwise may be or grow to
the annoyance, nuisance, grievance, damage, hazard or disturbance of the home owners or
of the occupiers of neighbouring sites. Without limiting the generality of the prohibition,
home owners are not to play or permit the playing of any musical instrument or system of
sound amplification nor sing nor permit singing on the site or in the home (or in or upon any
person of the Resort) between the hours of 11.00pm and 8.00am, nor use or permit or be
used any radio or television set at any times so as to cause annoyance to other home owners
or occupiers within the Resort.
The DVD Channel can be found on your TV, generally channel 400 but this has been known to vary with some TV's.
A different DVD is played each day and details of the Movie being played can be accessed on the front page of this website. An approximate start time is given but this is entirely dependant on the DVD being started at the same time every day.
In the case of an emergency, please call 000, notify your Resort Caretaker. If applicable, push the emergency button in your home.
This will enable emergency vehicles to identify your home more easily as the alarm activates the flashing light and siren on your home.
All events held in the clubhouse or other Resort facilities must be booked in advance through the Resort Caretaker / Manager.
A copy of the Policy and booking form can be requested from the Resort Caretaker / Manager.
The front gates are to remain closed at all times except to allow for the passage of vehicles.
Residents are provided with two remote controls for their own use. An emergency code is available for Residents use in cases where they do not have their remote with them. This code must not be given to any non Resident.
Visitors, trades, deliveries etc. can only access the resort by contacting the home owner on the telephone located at the front gate by dialling the Residents Villa number. Access is granted by the Resident by pressing 0 'zero' on their internal phone.
GYM
The gym opening hours are as per nominated times. The gym equipment is for home owners' use only. Home Owners are responsible for their own safety when using all gym equipment. Please refer to the Resort Caretaker for instructions.
The Home Owners acknowledge that the Park Owner has installed "milon" branded gym equipment which is designed specifically for use with a personal "milon smartcard" containing Home Owners' individual fitness and training programme information on it. The Home Owner acknowledges and agrees that whilst the Park Owner will make available the "milon" gym equipment and "milon smartcard" for use within the gym, the Park Owner will have no control over the functionality of the "milon" gym system including whether the technology
supporting the service may be withdrawn or changed by the company responsible for the
production of the "milon" branded gym system in the future. If this were to occur, the Home
Owner agrees that the Park Owner will not be responsible to the Home Owner for any loss,
damage or cost sustained, incurred or suffered by the Home Owner as a result of the
withdrawal or change of the services associated with the "milon" branded gym system and
"milon smartcard". In these circumstances, the Park Owner agrees to use its reasonable
endeavours to replace any affected gym equipment with alternative and/or new other
branded equipment for the Home Owners' use and enjoyment in the gym.
Please ensure that there is clear access to fire hydrants and hose reels at all times.
Home Owners must maintain clear and easy access around their homes for emergency services in accordance with any State or other Authority.
Home Owners must keep garbage bins in a position that is not visible from the street frontage of their site except when they are put out for collection on the nominated collection day as advised by the Resort Caretaker.
Weight of rubbish bins are not to exceed 15kg each and no sharp objects are to be placed in rubbish bins without being carefully wrapped.
Home Owners must not burn any garden or other waste in any part of the Resort, including their home.
Home Owners may engage a house sitter to look after their homes but are reminded that
they are not permitted to rent their homes on a temporary basis during their absence.
Home Owners who wish to engage a house sitter must comply with the "House Sitter Policy",
a copy of which can be requested from the Resort Caretaker.
* All pets must be properly controlled and looked after.
* Prior written permission must be obtained from the Resort Caretaker before any pet
will be allowed to live in the Resort. This consent may be granted or withheld at the
absolute discretion of the Resort Caretaker.
* All cats and dogs must be spayed or neutered, micro chipped and registered as per
council bylaws.
* Cats are not allowed to roam freely.
* Dogs are not allowed outside the home owners site unless on a leash. Droppings
must be picked up and disposed of by the person in control of the dog.
* No animals are permitted in or in close proximity to communal facilities (all buildings,
pools etc. See map below).
* Any nuisance caused by pets which reasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or privacy of other home owners (as reported to the Resort Caretaker) must be rectified immediately or the pet may have to be removed from the Resort.
New site map showing pet exclusion areas, including the new bbq area on King Drive
SWIMMING POOLS
There are four pools within the Resort, they are:
OASIS POOL
Located at the northern end of the Ocean Breeze Clubhouse this pool is open from 7am to 9pm. All children must be supervised by a Resident when using the pool. No diving or running around the pool is allowed.
INDOOR POOL
Located within the Sea Breeze Clubhouse this pool is available for use between 7am and 9pm but will be closed every Monday from 7am to 10 am for scheduled weekly cleaning. Children are permitted only between the hours of 11am & 1pm.
LAP POOL
Located between the two Bowling Greens beside the Gym. This pool is for RESIDENTS ONLY and is available for use between 7 am & 9 pm.
Horizons POOL
Located at the Horizons Clubhouse this pool is open from 7am to 9pm. All children must be supervised by a Resident when using the pool. No diving or running around the pool is allowed.
The basic Rules of the Road apply within the Resort but the roadways are "Shared Zones" and are for use of pedestrians, wheelchairs, motor vehicles, bicycles and motorised buggies. All motorised vehicles must be Registered with adequate third party insurance, including third party property damage.
MAXIMUM SPEED of 10 kph.
Pedestrians are asked to walk to the sides of roads to allow the unencumbered passage of vehicles.
All traffic signs must be obeyed.
Roundabouts are made to go around. There are only three and in all cases it is hard to see what is coming on the right if you cut the corner.
Please use your indicators, it helps others to know where your going.
Home Owners must not:
* use their site for any purpose which is illegal or interferes with the "peaceful" enjoyment of other home owners (including but not limited to carrying out trade activities, vehicle repairs or excessive use of power tools);
* park, or allow visitors to park, any motor-vehicle in locations other than those provided for parking (ie. vehicles must not be parked on any roadway);
* display or permit to be displayed any placard, advertisement, signs, letters or designs in or about the site or the home;
* park in visitor parking.
Rules regarding "For Sale" signage on homes are set out in individual site agreements.
The Park Owner may introduce new rules for the management of the Resort and the conduct of persons anywhere in the Resort to ensure a peaceful, comfortable and safe environment at the Resort is maintained for the benefit of all home owners and their visitors.
Ten Pin Bowling Rules can be found on bench at Ten Pin bowling alley.
The Ten pin Bowling alley will be closed until 11am every Friday, to allow for cleaning and maintenance.
MUST WEAR SOCKS AT ALL TIMES
MUST WEAR PROPER 10 PIN BOWLS SHOES AT ALL TIMES
PLEASE SANITISE SHOES & BOWLS WHEN FINISHED
Before bowling turn on computer and add names
Home Owners must advise the Resort Caretaker immediately if they become aware of any trespassing, vandalism or neglect of Resort or homes as well as theft of any Resort or home owners' property.
CCTV may be active within the Resort. You may be recorded on the CCTV and your images will be managed as per our Privacy Policy available here
Home owners and their visitors may smoke in the home owner's home and surrounding outdoor areas or in a designated outdoor smoking area (if there is a designated outdoor smoking area in the Resort).
Please ensure butts are disposed of correctly in the receptacles provided.
The Residents website is intended to provide all Residents of Palm Lake Resort Bargara with current information about Facilities, Events, News and a means of communication between each other. It is not intended to replace existing methods of communication as not all residents use the internet.
Should you find that any information is incorrect or omitted, or feel that further services could be provided, please feel free to suggest such. Most activities have someone who is a contact for such, should they wish to provide an explanation of how the group operates then that will be added to the site.
Contact details for Web Admin can be found under GROUPS->Who does what at PLRBAR, or if wanted email residentsassociation.plrb@gmail.com
Anything to be included on the site is preferred in digital format.
