Construction starts on aquatic centre
The construction phase of the Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre has commenced with Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Local Member for Mayo, Hon. Jamie Briggs MP, joining Alexandrina and City of Victor Harbor mayors on site to announce Kennett Pty Ltd as the successful construction company and officially break ground on 13 July.
Kennett Pty Ltd have since moved on to the site, and works have commenced. During the construction phase, the councils will provide monthly updates on the progress of the project through an e-newsletter and will be regularly updating the project website with news and photos.
Subscribe to the Fleruieu Regional Regional Aquatic Centre e-newsletter or find out the latest project news at
www.fleurieuaquaticcentre.com.au
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Nominate for Council's Recreation and Sport Sub-Committee
Council is seeking nominations from members of the community who are interested in being part of the Recreation and Sport Sub-Committee.
The Sub-Committee will be established to advise the Council’s Environment and Infrastructure Advisory Committee on matters relating to sport and recreation.
If you are a member of a sporting club or recreation group within the City of Victor Harbor council area, or have an interest in sport and recreation, you are encouraged to nominate for this Sub-Committee.
To nominate you must complete a nomination form and return it attention to the City of Victor Harbor’s Chief Executive Officer by post to PO Box 11, Victor Harbor SA 5211 or email localgov@victor.sa.gov.au.
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday, 4 September 2015.
Find out more about being a community representative on the Recreation and Sport Sub-Committee.
Revised plans for Brandwood Reserve upgrade
A revised plan for the upgrade of Brandwood Reserve to a neighbourhood park is currently out for public feedback.
The plan has been revised following an initial consultation period in March 2015. Some of the changes include the removal of the viewing platform, barbecue facilities and car park. While a small playground, park furniture (seats and tables), landscaping, drainage and walking path connecting to the beach access remain a part of the upgrade plan.
View the revised plan online or at the Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
All feedback should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer (Brandwood Reserve Upgrade) and returned by post to PO Box 11, Victor Harbor SA 5211; by emailing localgov@victor.sa.gov.au or hand delivering to the Civic Centre.
All feedback must be received by 5pm on Friday, 11 September 2015.
For more information please contact the Manager, Environment and Recreation on 8551 0500.
Work starts on Soldiers' Memorial Gardens upgrade
The City of Victor Harbor has commenced work on the upgrade of Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens.
The upgrade aims to revitalise this area of heritage significance and includes new paving, garden beds, lighting, irrigation and seating. The landscape upgrade is expected to cost around $350,000 and is due to be complete by the end of November, weather permitting.
The historic gardens were initially established in 1917 as a small memorial and were expanded in 1918. The gardens are State heritage listed and serve as a memorial to those from Victor Harbor who served in the First World War.
“Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens is a site of significant heritage value, and the revitalisation of this site is an opportunity to pay tribute to those who bravely served their country at war,” said City of Victor Harbor Mayor Graham Philp.
“Council has been working closely with both the State Heritage Unit and the Victor Harbor RSL
Sub-Branch to deliver this project, and I particularly thank the RSL for their valuable assistance and involvement.”
President of the Victor Harbor RSL Sub-Branch, Dave Miller, said he was thrilled civil works have started at the site.
“I am proud of the way that the Council and the RSL have worked cooperatively to get this upgrade underway. So much hard work has gone into planning this upgrade, particularly in the last six months,” said Mr Miller.
View the plans for the Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens upgrade.
Get ready to rock 'n roll this September!
Rock ‘n rollers from all over the country are dusting off their blue suede shoes in readiness for the City of Victor Harbor’s annual Rock ‘N Roll Festival which will be held on 19 and 20 September.
The event, now in its eighth year, has firmly established itself on the nation’s rock ‘n roll lovers’ and classic car enthusiasts’ annual calendar. The 2015 program does not disappoint and will feature 21 rock ‘n roll and rockabilly bands, including popular Melbourne band “Itchy Fingers”.
The festival will see brightly dressed rock ‘n roll dancers taking to the streets of Victor Harbor to dance the weekend away while musicians perform from three separate stages in the mainstreet and foreshore precincts. A mixture of hot rods, classic and rock ‘n roll related cars, stimulating memories of a wonderful bygone musical era, will be on display along the streets and reserves of Victor Harbor.
There will be eight independent events organised right across town by various local businesses on the Friday and Saturday nights. Daytime events are free for the public to attend whilst admission charges may apply for evening functions.
Check out the festival program at www.rocknrollfestival.com.au
Victor Harbor Hockey Club lease
Council is seeking public comment on a proposed lease of the existing hockey grounds within the Encounter Bay Recreation Precinct on Armstrong Road, Victor Harbor.
The proposed lease to the Victor Harbor Hockey Club is for a period of seven (7) years until 2022 with the right of renewal for a further 7 + 7 years.
The Victor Harbor Hockey Club has held a lease over a portion of Section 732 of the Encounter Bay Sporting Precinct since 2004 which includes exclusive use of the clubrooms and fields for hockey, community use and social functions.
A copy of the proposed lease is available for viewing online or at the Council Office, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
All submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer (Victor Harbor Hockey Club Lease) and made in writing before 5pm on Friday, 11 September 2015.
"Colour Me Senseless" Youth Art Competition
The 17th Annual Regional Youth Art Exhibition, Colour Me Senseless, will be held from 8-15 October at the South Coast Regional Art Centre in Goolwa.
The Regional Youth Art Exhibition showcases the work of young people aged between 13-25 years from across the City of Victor Harbor and Alexandrina Council areas. It aims to encourage young emerging artists and arts students in our community to get actively involved in the local arts scene.
All entries must be submitted by 2 October.
Find out more about the exhibition or how you can get involved.
Nominations open for VHBA Business Awards
Nominations are now open for the Victor Harbor and District Business Association Customer Focus Awards. To nominate your favourite local business or to find out more visit www.vhba.com.au Nominations close on Thursday, 3 September 2015.
Next council meeting
The next ordinary council meeting will be held on Monday, 24 August 2015 from 5.30pm in the Council Chambers at 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
