Tour Down Under Comes To Victor Today
The 2016 Santos Tour Down Under Bupa Stage 4 and Bupa Challenge Tour will finish in Victor Harbor today.
The amateur cyclists are expected to arrive at the finish line on Flinders Parade (opposite Warland Reserve) from midday onwards, while the pro cyclists are expected around 3pm.
View the Bupa Stage 4 map to find out where you can see the cyclists in action or find out more about the temporary road closures in place.
Help Improve Traffic Flow And Car Parking In The Town Centre
Council is working to improve traffic movement and car parking in Victor Harbor’s Town Centre.
You can help by sharing your concerns or ideas with us by:
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Completing a survey – You can complete the survey online at www.yoursay.victor.sa.gov.au/traffic-management or collect a hard copy from the Council Office at 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
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Meeting with us in person – Make an appointment to come in and talk to us on Thursday, 28 January or Friday, 29 January 2016. It is an opportunity to talk to us face-to-face about your traffic management ideas or concerns, and ask questions. To make an appointment call (08) 8551 0500.
The closing date for this consultation has been extended to 5pm on Monday, 1 February 2016.
Extraordinary Citizens Recognised
The City of Victor Harbor is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Citizen of the Year Awards.
- Citizen of the Year – Maureen Moores (pictured middle)
- Young Citizen of the Year – Laura McLeod (pictured right)
- Community Event of the Year – Granite Community Band’s Sensory Friendly Inclusive Concert (pictured left)
Maureen Moores, recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award, has been working as the School Chaplain at Victor Harbor R-7 School for the past 16 years and is the longest serving primary school chaplain in South Australia. Maureen was particularly commended for her work supporting local families, students and staff, running a breakfast club at the school, organising food hampers for families in need and advocating for victims of abuse in court.
The 2016 recipient of the Young Citizen of the Year award, Laura McLeod, has been described as a person who just wants to help others and was particularly acknowledged for her involvement in community groups over the years including the Southern Fleurieu Youth Advisory Committee and the Granite Community Band.
Laura was also instrumental in the success of the Granite Community Band’s Sensory Friendly Inclusive Concert which was named the 2016 Community Event of the Year. The event was the first of its kind on the Fleurieu, and was well received by the community.
The Granite Community Band saw the need to provide the community with a disability friendly musical event that allowed people with disabilities to enjoy music in their own unique way without judgement or behavioural expectations. The concert was welcoming to all but particularly catered to individuals with sensory sensitivity. The event was such a success that a second Sensory Friendly Inclusive Concert is due to be held on 20 December at 2pm at the Victor Harbor Lutheran Church.
City of Victor Harbor Mayor Graham Philp congratulated the winners and commended them on their outstanding contribution to the community.
The 2016 Citizen of the Year Awards will be formally presented at the City of Victor Harbor’s Australia Day Celebrations on 26 January 2016.
Australia Day – Celebrate What’s Great!
Come along and join the City of Victor Harbor’s Australia Day celebrations on Warland Reserve from 8am until 10am on Tuesday, 26 January 2016.
There will be entertainment from the City Band, presentation of the Citizen of the Year Awards, a citizenship ceremony and a FREE barbecue breakfast between 8am-9am.
Get your family and friends together, and head down to Warland Reserve to kick off your Australia Day celebrations.
Council Rewarded For WHS Initiatives
The City of Victor Harbor’s commitment to Work Health and Safety (WHS) has been recognised in the Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme Work Health Safety and Return to Work Best Practice Awards.
Council’s Safety Always Matters (SAM) initiative was highly commended for its role in raising awareness of important WHS issues and providing workers with improved safety communication tools and forums.
Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre Update
After a short break over the Christmas period, the construction team is back on deck and the project continues full steam ahead.
Significant progress has been made over the past couple of months. The building’s above ground form is taking shape as the steel frame and impressive rammed earth walls are erected. While work on the three pools is nearly complete, with tiling to be undertaken later in the project.
The aquatic centre’s construction progress has been captured through pictures and videos, and now you can now check out the daily progress via our web cam which captures the daily action at the Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre site.
Keep up to date with the latest project news, images and videos at www.fleurieuaquaticcentre.com.au
Inaugural Victor Harbor Artisan Market
The inaugural Victor Harbor Artisan Market will be held on Friday, 22 January, and will continue though Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January 2016. The market will open from 10am to 6pm each day.
The market will include a range of artisan stalls (painters, photographers, glass, ceramist, jewelers and illustrators). Friday will also see the introduction of the BIG BUSK where brilliant performers will take to the stage to showcase their talents. The entertainment continues over the weekend with more art, a poetry slam, poets mic and traditional open mic.
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why not check out the Victor Harbor Artisan Market and support visual and performing arts in the region.
The markets are supported by the City of Victor Harbor, and evolved through Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Committee.
Check out the Victor Harbor Artisan Market Facebook page for more info.
Next Ordinary Council Meeting
The next City of Victor Harbor ordinary council meeting will be held on Thursday, 28 January 2016 from 5.30pm in the City of Victor Harbor Council Chambers, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
