On The Horizon
The Council Newsletter of Gosford Micrographics

March 2006

General Manager

This month in ‘On the Horizon' we have some exciting news, winners of last month's trivia and a new intriguing Trivia Quiz. So, please read on and enjoy!

Rate payers dissatisfied with Approval speed.
  1. Are the ratepayers getting frustrated at the delay in getting development applications approved. 
  2. Is the staff being overwhelmed with the additional workload

You’ll be amazed at the affordability of outsourcing the digitisation of Development Applications.  Instead of waiting for the staff to scan and index before the DA progresses through the approval process why not start the approval process and scan once approved.

Town Planners, Engineers and Environment specialist all utilise the hard copy as it is easier to take notes on-site when conducting an inspection prior to approval.

Let's be honest here, who is going to use a PDA to view an A3-A0 drawing or an environment or structural report when on-site.  Everyone opens the plan or specific page and writes a quick note and this is what becomes the approved record. 

The many benefits include:
Act now to keep your Council on the move – Contact us on 02 4389 8066 or via email on gosinfo@gosmicro.com.au to begin a new era in DA approvals.

Accounts – Special Offer…….
We are the Australian distributors for Digital Check cheque scanners.  These are small desktop units that are ideal for scanning those cheques capturing the encoded MICR.

Ever thought of capturing those cheques electronically before depositing them in the bank.  It would be great to be able to search for the cheque and find an image copy without having to pay the bank to conduct  a trace.

Besides our prices, why else would you want to order from us?

Here’s 3 other great reasons:
So, to ensure you don’t miss out on this specialist equipment, contact us NOW, on 02 4389 8066, or via e-mail on gosinfo@gosmicro.com.au

Winners of last Month's Trivia
The question must have been too hard as there were no winners last month
"International Public Works Conference had a focus on storm water and water quality technology. One particular tour covered a specific project that has come to be recognised as the first formal wetlands project of its type. For your chance to win a yummy prize (and bragging rights, of course!), just answer the following question:

What was the name of the original storm water project and where was it located.
Answer: Project was called "Paddocks" and was located in Salisbury in South Australia.

A Micro Bit of Trivia
Did You Know?
There has been several major disasters in the last 12 months and two category 5 storms. For your chance to win a yummy prize (and bragging rights, of course!), just answer the following question:

How many times has Innisfail and surrounding area, in Queensland, been affected by Category 5 cyclones that have crossed the coast and when was the first recorded one?
(Hint: This a general knowledge question)

The first five (5) correct answers will each receive a scrumptious box of delicious chocolates. Send your answers to gosinfo@gosmicro.com.au

Don’t forget – for all your microfilm, microfilm scanning and DA scanning needs, Gosford Micrographics are the industry leading professionals. For further information, have a look at our website:

            www.gosmicro.com.au

From all the team at Gosford Micrographics, have a great month! …………………………………………See you