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THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, SEPTEMBER, 2018 – Number 226 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. FREE – Average monthly circulation 5000 Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Funding withdrawn for BOQs Destination Queenscliff Lisa Neville, Member for the Bellarine, has Queenscliff Community Hub to rebuild the informed the Borough of Queenscliffe that the historical society and improve the library and state governments' $2.7million contribution community facilities. It will also assist in towards the Destination Queenscliff project for rejuvenating the main street. Shortland's Bluff has been withdrawn. The The government is also providing $450,000 decision came about after Ms Neville discussed from the Living Libraries fund making $2.850 the issues with many community members and million available to commence work on this traders stating that 'the government is not in the important community project. business of supporting projects that divide To ensure this project meets the needs of the communities'. local community and historical society, the State "Over the last few months it has been clear Government will chair a community reference that the community is divided on this project and group and take the lead on ensuring that they have major concerns about both the design appropriate community consultation is under- and impact of the project," said Ms Neville. "In taken. We will make sure that this project is addition, the community have expressed strong delivered in partnership with the community and reservations about the limited consultation and that local residents have a real input into the information provided to them to support this project.” project. The project has been humorously titled 'The Because of the strong views of the community, Bradbury Project' as the Queenscliffe Historical we have determined this project is not one that is Society only had to remain steady on its feet as appropriate to continue with. (The Federal the project in front of it fell over so it's gold for Government's contribution of $3.5 million to the them! Destination Queenscliff project remains.) $50,000 grant to traders groups Queenscliff Community Hub This grant is to enable local traders to develop The remaining $2.4 million will be made strategies and initiatives to drive visitation and Michelle Jepson handing over a petition signed by 1100 people not in favour of aspects of he available to support the development of the improve yield from visitors to the town. Destination Queenscliff project. A fresh new face for BCH Bellarine Community Health (BCH) has a "As the major provider of primary health fresh new image with the launch today of a new services on the Bellarine we need a structure in logo, website and strategic plan for the place that ensures we meet the needs of growing organisation. populations but also provide responsive health The re-brand and release of the 2018 - 2022 services for multiple communities with different Strategic Plan follows 12 months of community needs," he said. engagement through a series of 'Community "Bellarine Community Health recognises the Conversations', input from our Community and way health services are delivered has changed," Consumer Advisory group, research and other Mr Dawson said. workshops. "Services are client centred and clients will "This is the roadmap for the future," said BCH decide where and how they want their service Board Chair Margaret Belfrage. "The addition of provided and delivered at the right place at the 'for all people' in our mission statement means right time. We have to be able to respond to that." that BCH is opening its doors to everyone, both Bellarine Community Health is also in the public and private clients, aiming to meet process of major upgrades to IT systems to allow primary health needs locally. for greater productivity and expansion. The We believe the strategic directions laid out in revamp includes refreshing the BCH brand with a our plan will provide responsive and quality modern new logo and website. services whilst maintaining financial viability "We have a new look website with an easy to into the future." navigate platform that has the capacity engage at BCH CEO Shane Dawson said the Strategic an interactive level by hosting community chat Plan recognises the vital role of Bellarine groups," said Ms Belfrage. Community Health in providing health services BCH will roll out its new look over the coming BCH Board Chair Margaret Belfrage with CEO Shane Dawson at the breakfast launch of the where people live on the Bellarine and keeping months. The BCH 2018-2022 Strategic Plan is 2018-2022 Strategic Plan and logo. people living well and out of the hospital system. available on the new website www.bch.org.au Super Birthday Special 5 Plain SAVE $11.50 Beef Pies * $15 Celebrating 15 Years in Queenscliff * Cold only. *Lunch size only, Must present coupon. Ends September 30. OCEAN GROVE – 12 Park Lane – Ph: 5256 1517 QUEENSCLIFF – 40 Hesse Street – Ph: 5258 1533 LEOPOLD – 670 Bellarine Highway – Ph: 5250 6101 Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, September 2018 Create a non-seasonal heritage-driven If you have any other questions about green economy for Queenscliffe waste collection in the Borough of Queenscliffe, Establish integration and cooperation of please contact our Customer Service Team on Mayor’s current historical organisations including the [email protected] or 5258 1377. Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, Queenscliff Historical Museum, Fort Queenscliff, the Victorian Seniors Festival Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre The 36th Victorian Seniors Festival is coming Column and the Bellarine Heritage Railway. up in October with the theme 'Get Social'. Club rooms for Point Lonsdale Tennis Club Council has prepared an enticing program of Destination Queenscliff material about Destination Queenscliff, and we Extend existing club rooms to create a shaded events to suit the theme, including: outdoor social space with a BBQ area and Council's project is designed to place invite you to review this information, which is A bus trip and luncheon to a National Trust enable viewing of the tennis courts from Shortland's Bluff at the heart of Queenscliff's available at our offices at 50 Learmonth Street, at property inside the club rooms. special character, conserving the significant the Queenscliff Library at 55 Hesse Street, and The Mayor's Over 80s Luncheon Preserving nationally important Australian military, maritime, indigenous and settlement on our website, www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Come and try sessions for golf, croquet and heritage heritage and the stunning beauty of the coastal If you are interested in this project and the tennis Support the urgent conservation of four vista, and rehabilitating vegetation in the area to future of the Borough, please take the time to A musical comedy by the Queenscliffe deteriorating, nationally important heritage create a focal point for residents and visitors alike. read the whole story of Destination Queenscliff. Lighthouse Theatre Group structures on Crown land around the Point Council's vision for the Borough is that it We welcome and encourage your feedback, Book launches, guest speakers, movies and Lonsdale Lighthouse - the 1889 Rocket Shed, remains a safe haven defined by its unique but equally we recognise the importance of more. WW1 Searchlight Emplacement, WW1 / heritage, rich culture and significant natural providing you with correct information so that Seniors Festival events in the Borough of WW2 Light Direction Station and WW2 environment, and a special and restorative place you can form a balanced view. Queenscliffe will run throughout October. Infra-Red 'Magic Eye'. for an involved and caring community and our Details for each event, including any associated Queenscliff180 Family Swim visitors. We have an enduring role to play in Pick My Project cost, will be listed in the program, which will Ensure this successful, family-friendly, not- conserving the extraordinary natural beauty of Voting is now open for the Victorian soon be available from Council's offices at 50 for-profit community event in the Borough of our region with ecological values of global Government's 'Pick My Project' initiative and Learmonth Street. Queenscliffe continues to be feasible and significance, rich architectural heritage and there are eight projects proposed in Point sustainable, and maintain the rich history of military history fundamental to Australia's Lonsdale and Queenscliff. Vote for up to three of Community Listening Posts the Blue Water Challenge open water swim defence. These values underpin all the initiatives your favourite projects at www.pickmy Council's Community Listening Posts for the in the Borough and wider Bellarine we undertake in the Borough, and they are at the project.vic.gov.au before 5pm on Monday 17 remainder of 2018 have been scheduled at community. heart of our planning for Destination September 2018 and help make these mar- locations in Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff. Geelong and Bellarine Business Clinic Queenscliff. vellous community ideas happen. Please join us at these sessions to share your Walk in, walk out, on demand support at the Our recent community consultation activities Outdoor gym equipment stations ideas and feedback with Councillors. Business Hub at Queenscliffe Marina for on the concept designs for Destination Install 10 outdoor fitness equipment units at Thursday 20 September 2.30-3.30pm in the small business owners to identify, access and Queenscliff included a set of open house four stations along the foreshore area of Point Uniting Church Bay Room, corner Hesse fund expert assistance, achieve their goals sessions and a community survey that could be Lonsdale and in Princess Park, Queenscliff. and Stokes Streets, Queenscliff. and encourage employment, visitation and completed online, by mail and in person at Open 24/7, free to use, inclusive and Tuesday 23 October 6.30-7.30pm in the investment growth in our communities.