Mainstreet Precinct Master Plan Consultation
Council is seeking your feedback on a plan to enhance Victor Harbor’s Mainstreet Precinct.
The Mainstreet Precinct Master Plan outlines a number of short, medium and long term improvements that will revitalise the heart of our city. The proposed designs include new landscaping treatments, paving, street furniture and signage.
Consultation is open until 5pm on Friday, 28 March 2014.
View the concepts for the Precinct and tell us what you think at
www.victor.sa.gov.au/mainstreet
Or drop in to our information session on Saturday, 15 March between 11am and 2pm at the Victor Harbor RSL (next to the Town Hall on Coral Street).
Local Government Stimulus Program Grant Funding
The City of Victor Harbor has accepted $35,000 in grant funding through the State Government’s Local Government Stimulus Program to deliver two projects within our city centre.
The Council was offered $30,000 to undertake the detailed design and documentation for an upgrade of the train turntable site in the Railway Precinct and $5000 to install activation signage in Victor Harbor’s Mainstreet Precinct.
The program requires a dollar for dollar commitment from Council and provides opportunities to local contractors and artists.
Recreation and Sport Small Grants Scheme – Round Two
Non-profit organisations and individuals based within the City of Victor Harbor are invited to apply for funding through Round 2 of the City of Victor Harbor’s Recreation and Sport Small Grants Scheme. The Scheme assists recreation and sport groups to make a positive contribution to recreation and sport development in the district.
Grants will not normally be greater than $1000 ($400 for individual grants), although each year one project may be funded for an amount which exceeds this limit.
Download application form and guidelines for the grant scheme here.
Applications close Friday, 11 April 2014.
Aquatic Centre Funding Agreement Signed
The Expression of Interest for Architectural and Design Services closed on Friday, 14 February. The project procurement panel is currently evaluating the submissions to prepare a shortlist for a select tender.
The funding agreement with the Federal Government was signed on 7 March 2014. The agreement outlines new project timelines. Construction is due to start by July 2015 and is expected to be completed by March 2017.
An engineering consultancy has been engaged for the design of an upgrade to Ocean Road, including access/egress arrangements for the Regional Aquatic Centre site. This work will be completed within the current financial year and construction works will be programmed to commence in 2015.
The councils would like to thank Member for Mayo and Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Hon. Jamie Briggs MP, for his continued support of this project.
For more information about the Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre project visit www.victor.sa.gov.au/pool
Grants for Community Groups
The City of Victor Harbor’s Community Grants Program assists not for profit community groups and organisations in the planning and provision of community services to improve the quality of life, independence and well being of people in the Victor Harbor community.
Click here to view the guidelines and application forms or collect a copy from the Council Office at 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
Closing date for applications is Monday, 28 April 2014.
Have your say: Tree Management Strategy
Council is seeking feedback on a draft Tree Management Strategy.
The Strategy provides strategic direction and procedures for the short and long term management of the City of Victor Harbor’s trees in public places. It gives guidance for planning, planting, maintenance and, if necessary, the removal of trees on Council owned and managed land.
View the draft Tree Management Strategy here.
Consultation will close at 5pm on Friday, 28 March 2014.
Australian Tidy Town Awards 2014
The Australian Tidy Town Awards will be held in Victor Harbor on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 April 2014.
The Awards include a series of inspiring activities, celebrations and networking functions.
To find out more visit
www.kab.org.au/tidy-towns
Next Council meeting
The next Council meeting will be held on Monday, 24 March 2014 from 5.30pm at 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
