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THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, DECEMBER, 2017 – Number 217 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. FREE – Average monthly circulation 5000 Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Queenscliff Recreation A wrap for Queenscliff Music Festival Reserve Sport Precinct ‘Project blowout’ $405,000 overbudget At a Special Purpose Meeting of Council 12/10/2017, with all councillors and the executive team present, councillors met on a single Agenda Item of a Report to Council re the Awarding of Contract 20147/10 - Queenscliff Recreation Reserve Sport Precinct Civil Construction. The unanimous decision of Council resolved to: Endorse the officers' recommendation and award the civil construction works to John Monahan P/L, adopt the Cost of Contract of $1,420,738 (ex GST), approve the following changes to the 2017/2018 Budget to fund the $405,000 funding shortfall for the precinct. The Point Lonsdale Civic Association (PLCA) believes the decision raises serious questions with regards to effective, fair use of public funds, accoun- tability re the project to objectives and Good Gover- nance standards by Council. The Queenscliff Football & Netball Club list a John Monahan P/L as a Platinum Sponsor in 2016. The project is blown out by $405,000 (36% incresase) to $1,515,00, the original Budget adopted by Council and seen by community. While this is the total, the See page 10 for more festival news Xavier Rudd performing at the Festival opening night Photo courtesy Rodney Nicholson variables of the works require explanation said a PLCA representative. Installing Sporting Oval Lighting. Original cost $100,000. New cost $154,713 + $54,713 (55% increase). Much ado about nothing Council Upgrade the Goal Posts, Goal Netting, and playing Borough of Queenscliffe council staff have come surface. Original cost $60,000. New cost $80,000 + under fire via local social media and the Geelong $20,000 (33% increase). Advertiser for booking their Christmas break-up elects new Demolition of sports club and change rooms. outside the 3225 precinct. CEO Lenny Jenner says Original Cost $70,000. New cost $85,833 + $15,833 over the past nine years staff chose local venues eight (23% increase). times. "It should be noted that council sources its Mayor Constructing Cricket Nets. Original cost $80,000. venue bookings, catering and events throughout the Cr Susan Salter has been appoin- New cost $94,017 + $14,017 (17.5 % increase). year entirely from businesses within the borough," ted Mayor of the Borough of Replacing the existing Playground. Original cost he said. Queenscliffe Council for a term of one $50,000. New cost $53,458 + $ 3,458 ( 6.9 % increase). "The venue was chosen from five different venues year. Cr Boyce Pizzey is the Deputy Cr Susan Salter, Mayor of the Constructing Car Park and landscaping the recreation based on price, availability and staff preference." That Mayor, also for a term op one year. reserve. Original cost $150,000. New Cost $722,967 + seems to be the criteria for most people who choose Borough of Queenscliffe. In her acceptance speech Cr Salter $572,967 (382 % increase). where to eat and shop. spoke of her long term connections Cr Pizzey has been a member of In turn 3225 traders are known for welcoming The proposed Total Cost Increase of $680,988 is to within the local community and the Queenscliffe Restoration Fund be funded by cutbacks to community projects. business from near and far that assists in boosting the Committee and the Council's Heri- continuing that work that she says is LED Street Light Program cut back by $150,000. local economy. 360Q owner Barry Iddles commented very enjoyable. Cr Salter has a tage Portfolio Advisory Committee. that it's good to share business around. particular interest in trees, especially In 2014 he was awarded an Order of Installation of Path Lighting - Ferry to Pier cut back The venue at Barwon Heads is operated by the historical and native trees, and has Australia Medal for his contribution by $75,000. owner of Charlie Noble at the harbour so indirectly extensive experience in creating public to the Arts through development of Transfer funds from community asset renewal council is supporting a local business person. gardens and managing public open cultural institutions and conservation programs by $180,000. spaces. of heritage. Point Lonsdale Civic Association GET ALL YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY GOODIES SPEND $15 OR MORE ON ANY CHRISTMAS GOODIES AND GET A REINDEER FREE * MUST PRESENT COUPON * ONE REINDEER PER PERSON PER VISIT ** OFFER ENDS DECEMBER 24. 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, December 2017 Celebration of Christmas and we are preparing for a big day Victorian Government's commitment Facebook page and Bellarine Heritage when our local batonbearers carry the to implement all of the recom- Message from Railway website, www.bellarine Queen's Baton through Queenscliff on mendations of the 2009 Victorian railway.com.au Monday 12 February 2018. Keep your Bushfires Royal Commission. Runners and swimmers will already eye on Council's website, www. Borough of Queenscliffe planning your Councillors be gearing up for the Point Lonsdale queenscliffe.vic.gov.au, for updates scheme maps have been updated to Rip View Swim Classic on Saturday 30 about this once in a lifetime event. reflect the new BMO mapping criteria. It is very pleasing to reflect on the Precinct, providing the modern, safe December 2017 and the Rip to River Updates to Bushfire Management Please refer to the Bushfire Man- achievements of the new Council as facilities that our players deserve, and Fun Run on Saturday 6 January 2018. Overlay agement Overlay page within the the first year of our four year term we are poised to deliver an Economic For Rip View Swim Classic event The Bushfire Management Overlay Infrastructure and Development sect- draws to a close. Completion of the Development Strategy for the Bor- details, check out the Point Lonsdale (BMO) is a planning control applied to ion of Council's website for further revamped Point Lonsdale Village ough of Queenscliffe that will focus on Surf Life Saving Club website, properties with the potential to be information. Playground was the last key element key economic opportunities and prior- www.pointlonsdaleslsc .asn.au, or visit affected by extreme bushfires. Meetings ahead of the Point Lonsdale Foreshore ities for public investment, outlining a the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club The Victorian Government has The final Ordinary Meeting of Master Plan that began some five roadmap for the future sustainability website, www. oceangroveslsc.asn.au, recently reviewed the mapping for the Council for 2017 will be held on years ago. The public consultation of the Queenscliffe economy. for more information about the Rip to BMO and new mapping criteria have Thursday 14 December commencing process helped Council to deliver an Coming into the summer season, it River Fun Run. been developed in partnership with the at 7.00pm. All welcome. impressive local foreshore area that is important to check on vulnerable Council is thrilled to be hosting the CFA and CSIRO as part of the meets all current safety standards family, friends and neighbours, par- and retains the coastal character of ticularly children and frail or elderly the site for families to enjoy for many people, during periods of extreme years to come. heat. The Community tab of Council's After five is time to connect Following years of advocacy and website provides useful and practical community campaigning, Council information to help residents and Borough of Queenscliffe's Mayor, industry development training sessions more visitation to Queenscliff and was delighted with the Victorian visitors stay safe in the summer heat Susan Salter, welcomed several new aimed at making our businesses the Point Lonsdale. Andrew emphasised government's announcement of and prepare themselves and their businesses and operators of existing best they can be," she said. that with Geelong's significant in- funding for the 'Point Lonsdale properties for the fire season. business to the final After Five event Venue host Andrew Noseda pro- crease in population just down the Lighthouse Reserve - Stage 1' and Councillors and staff of the for 2017. "The Borough has hosted vided insights into plans for the road, a collaborative effort between 'Destination Queenscliff' projects. We Borough of Queenscliffe wish you a two After Five events, three successful Brewhouse in 2018 including working local businesses is vital and will deliver are very appreciative of the efforts of safe, happy and restful holiday season. Small Business Festival events and six with local operators to encourage benefits for everybody. Minister for Water and Police, and We look forward to another year of local member for the Bellarine, Lisa collaboration in 2018. Neville MP, to secure this funding. Office closure Minister Neville's announcements Council's offices will be closed for pave the way for future generations to the Christmas and New Year holiday visit, enjoy and experience the very period from Friday 22 December 2017 best of our region. at 4.30pm and will re-open on The completion of Round Two of Tuesday 2 January 2018 at 9.00am. our Community Solar Initiative, the A feast of events for the Borough hard work of volunteers and this summer representatives of the Bellarine The Borough of Queenscliffe Catchment Network, Swan Bay events calendar is set to deliver some- Environment Association and Point thing for everyone this summer. The Lonsdale Coastcare Group at the 2017 fun begins with the lighting of the Community Planting Day, and our e- Point Lonsdale Christmas Tree on waste, hard waste and National Saturday 2 December 2017 and Recycling Week collection events have continues with the Santa Train on all made a substantial contribution Saturday 17 December 2017 and towards our commitment to be carbon Sunday 18 December 2017.