Edition 435, March 2017 100 YEAR AVENUE MARCH Community groups invited to 1 July celebrations All Buninyong and district residents, former Shire of community groups, organisations Buninyong who and schools are asked to keep the were killed in morning of Saturday, 1 July clear to World War I. enable them to participate in what Hard at work fixing the bronze plaques to the concrete plinths is likely to be one of Buninyong’s Local (donated by Eureka Concrete) are RSL members (L to R) Andrew biggest community events for many war dead Sproule, Bill Akell and Ray Mende. Watching on are Ned Sproule, 6, and brother Jack,9. years – the opening of the restored The 164 Buninyong Avenue ofu Hono r. soldiers came from all parts of the old carrying a large Australian flag and a It will be exactly 100 years from that Buninyong Shire. There were 51 from sign with the group name. These will be Saturday, 30 June 1917 when the Buninyong, 15 from Warrenheip, 14 presented by the RSL to the participating Buninyong community turned out in force from Yendon, 13 from Elaine, 9 from groups or schools at the conclusion of to plant the original Avenue of Honour. Napoleons and several from each the ceremony. of Scotsburn, Clarendon, Grenville, For the past three years the Buninyong Navigators, Dunnstown, Durham Lead, Town Hall RSL has been working on a project Garibaldi and other districts. The general community is invited to be at to restore the township’s Avenue of the Town Hall precinct from about 9.45am Honour and to install plinths and plaques On 1 July, subject to funding, it is planned to welcome the marchers expected to to remember the 164 men from the to have contingents from all local groups number some 600-700 persons. and schools, together with At the Town Hall free 20 page service personnel, commemorative booklets will be march from the distributed, and the Governor General of Buninyong Golf Club Australia has been invited to speak at a along the avenue brief ceremony scheduled to conclude to the Buninyong no later than 11.00am. Town Hall. More details of the program and Bands including activities will be included in a later copy the Federation of the Buninyong Community News. But University Pipe Band keep that 1 July date free. Groups and and the Ballarat schools will be contacted soon. Brass Band will be involved. Funding for this event has been applied for from the Victoria Remembers Grants Each community program. group will be led by two service cadets LOCAL NEWS Bowls try out for ladies Planning the day are (L to R) Pam Hayes, Sandra Chapman and Marie Arthurson The Buninyong Bowling Club 5 March program will involve current In addition to afternoon tea, cold drinks Committee has arranged a social members inviting one or more friends will be available from the bar. All new afternoon of bowls on Sunday 5 along to enjoy some instruction, playing participants will be presented with a March in an effort to attract new a game of bowls and an afternoon tea. gift bag, lady members to the Club. At 1.30 pm newcomers will be paired Pam said that the club was a “very The social day follows the club’s with bowlers for some basic coaching friendly place” with bowlers of all levels attendance at a recent forum held enjoying both the competitions and and practice in holding and delivering by the Ballarat & District Bowling social events. She invited any lady the bowl. This will be followed at Association which discussed ways interested to call her on 0411 139 150 2.00pm by an hour-long game with to attract more women to the sport. or Patti McGregor on 0407 522 585. spot prizes awarded for ’touchers’ and Organiser Pam Hayes said that the nearest to the kitty, and overall winners. Community seniors enjoy their lunch Twenty-eight Buninyong and Ballarat senior citizens enjoyed a luncheon held at the Pig & Goose Restaurant on 1 February. The lunches are offered at modest cost to seniors because of support from the Council and the State Government. Shown (R to L) are Vic Bradley, Dan Fletcher, Margaret Fletcher, Dot Lorensini. 2 Buninyong & District Community News Edition 435, March 2017 LOCAL NEWS PanelBALLARAT tosses WESTERN out LINK ROAD pushFACT SHEETfor bypass BACKGROUND ….but The Ballaratobjection Western Link worthwhile Road (BWLR) is approximately 16 kilometres long and will ulti- The Buninyongmately link community the Western Freeway toimpacts the Midland on Ballarat and sufferedHighway. a set-back in efforts Buninyong.” Existing land reserve where Link Road will meet the to get planning started for a Midland Highway at Magpie. village by-passIt will provide road an when important a State road linkTwo between other persons, the PlanningCity Panel of Ballarat recently and found its surrounding that Ms areas. Debbie Rybicki carried 6,900 vehicles per day (vpd) the second stage of the 16 km long and Mr Wayne Baker also put written on the section between Warrenheip Ballarat It Westwill serve Link new Road developments (BWLR) in thesubmissions Ballarat to the Panel proposing that Street and Scotchman’s Lead Road”, would “notEmployment result in Zone,unacceptable Airport precinct BWLR and planning should take account of and that “over the past ten years an traffic residentialand amenity developments impacts on in the Ballarat an West.“alternative route around Buninyong” annual growth rate of 2.7 per cent has township of Buninyong.” because of increased traffic and noise Early in 2010, the City of Ballarat adoptedin Buninyong. the been recorded.” The Buninyongpreferred & District alignment Community of the proposed road. Coun- Curiously the 6900 vpd figure cited by Association’scil continues (BDCA) Presidentto undertake Linda planning The for Citythe entireof Ballarat argued that “any Mr Gnanokone was exactly those Zibell and BWLR Treasurer corridor. and engineer exploration of the need for a bypass compiled four years ago and reported in Robert Elshaug had appeared for Buninyong should be undertaken the 2013 Buninyong Traffic Impact Study. before the The Government-appointed Victorian State Government hasseparately allocated from the proposed $2.5 million for planning of the BWLR.amendment, and as part of long-term panel in support of a detailed written The panel reported that it “understood strategic planning of the Ballarat road submission made by the BDCA. the concerns of the BDCA. However The Victorian State Government hasnetwork committed as required.” these concerns are not supported by the The BDCA’sto funding basic objection construction to the of Stage One of BWLR, traffic forecasts presented to the Panel.” Westernthe Link northern Road was 4.8km that sectionthe between the Western plan failed Freeway to consider and thethe Lucasimpact Neighbourhood of Activity Documented the BWLR Centre on traffic - corner flow Dyson beyond Drive its and RemembranceBy pass planning BDCA President Linda Zibell said intersectionDrive with at athe cost Midland of $35.5 Highway million. to be part of long that while the Panel’s conclusion and that it “further increases predicted “ CONTACT US was disappointing, the Association traffic throughThe City Buninyong.” of Ballarat and VicRoads continue to work in partnership to finalise the planningterm pro- strategyFor more information visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.aubelieved that, even though making their submission in the context of an Heavycess, Vehicle detailed Diversion design and construction of this Alternatively you can call 5320 5500. amendment to reserve land for the They submittedsection ofthat the the road. Association’s ” second stage of the BWLR was a “a bit goal was for “long term strategic Evidence of a longshot,” it was “worthwhile to planning” to be commenced, and Council called expert traffic evidence again raise the community’s concerns specifically “that Stage 2 of the from a Mr Gnanakone from the Last updated: February 2015 about the long-term traffic issue BWLR should include planning for consultancy firm, Onemilegrid. The before both Council and the Planning heavy vehicle diversion and planning Panel reported that he had “reviewed Panel, and to have these concerns for Wimmera/Mallee road links to existing traffic volumes on the Midland formally documented.” Geelong Port development and for the Highway and determined that the road Edition 435, March 2017 Buninyong & District Community News 3 LOCAL NEWS Lots of new preps, teachers.. and a shed for chooks On 1 February students returned to school at Buninyong Primary Grade 3 students school. Seventy new preps and new Riley McKnight and staff have settled in beautifully. Maddison James There are six new teachers this look over the new year – Miss Georgia Martin, Mrs chook shed. Sandra Davie, Mrs Anna Anderson, Mrs Michelle Probert, Mrs Kate Kennedy and Miss Eileen Kenny. Over the summer break, a team of volunteers built a new chook shed, which is soon to be populated with chickens that will be cared for by Grade 3. The vegie garden is in the process of being moved and the Grade 3s are ready to take charge of this as well. Already parents of preps for 2018 have taken a tour of the school. Other parents interested in doing this should call and book a time. Prospective families should note that there is a school zone, but this doesn’t exclude those who live outside the zone boundary. The zone only comes into play if the year level in question is full. Places were available for all who sought enrolment for 2017. Call and speak to Principal Bernie Conlan if you need this explained. The school’s first major event is the Fete on 23 March, 5-8pm. A large crowd is expected and there will be something for everyone…..all welcome.