Council Election Results
The City of Victor Harbor is pleased to announce the results of the 2014 Council elections.
Graham Philp has retained the top position as City of Victor Harbor Mayor, while Councillors Karen Dutton, Pat Chigwidden and Bob Marshall were also re-elected.
The City of Victor Harbor welcomes six new Councillors – Moira Jenkins, Tim Glazbrook, Peter Charles, Nicholas Hayles, Carol Schofield and Terry Andrews.
Each Elected Member will make a declaration of office at the Council Meeting on Monday, 24 November 2014 at 5.30pm in the City of Victor Harbor Council Chambers, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
2014 Schoolies Festival
The 2014 Schoolies Festival will again take place in Victor Harbor from Friday, 21 November until Monday, 24 November.
During the festival, there will be a number of temporary road closures, parking controls and speed restrictions in place. Further details of the traffic controls are available on Council’s website, along with other information about the festival.
Victor Harbor recognised at the 2014 Sustainable Communities Awards
The City of Victor Harbor received the Southern and Ranges Regional Award at the 2014 Sustainable Communities Awards run by Keep South Australia Beautiful (KESAB).
Victor Harbor was named the best community in the Southern and Ranges region and was particularly commended for the work being done in the town centre including the Mainstreet Precinct Master Plan and dedicated work of the Town Pride gardening group.
Victor Harbor has been participating in the Sustainable Communities Awards for a number of years and has had great success, winning the overall South Australian Award in 2012 before going on to win the National Award the same year.
The judging panel again commended Victor Harbor on another strong entry in 2014 noting Council’s strong commitment to the continuation of projects like the interpretive signage along the Inman River Trail.
In receiving the Award, Council staff member Brian Doman and Councillor Pat Chigwidden (pictured) particularly acknowledged the collective efforts of the community, Council and other stakeholder organistions who continue to work tirelessly to ensure Victor Harbor remains a great place to live, work and visit.
Works Update: Bay Road Reconstruction and Pine Avenue/Riverview Road Roundabout
The City of Victor Harbor has now completed the installation of the street lighting, underground stormwater pipes, new kerb and gutter for both Stage 2 reconstruction of Bay Road, Encounter Bay (from Beverly Grove to Tabernacle Road) and the Pine Avenue / Riverview Road Roundabout.
Both projects are on schedule to be complete by the end of December 2014, provided there are no unexpected delays.
The next construction phase will commence in December and involve laying the new asphalt pavement followed by the installation of the permanent traffic signs and line marking.
When works resume in December, these locations will once again be subject to lane closures and traffic management controls. The project plan and traffic management plans are available for viewing online or at the Civic Centre.
The general public is asked to observe and obey the signage around the work sites, and where possible use an alternate route.
Know someone who makes Victor Harbor a better place?
Nominations for the City of Victor Harbor’s Citizen of the Year Awards close on Friday, 21 November 2014 at 5pm.
If you know someone who makes our community a better place, nominate them for an Award today.
There are three Award categories - Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Event of the Year.
These Awards are a great way to reward the hard work of individuals and community groups.
The Awards will be judged in December with the official ceremony taking place on Australia Day 2015.
Find out more about the awards program at www.citizenoftheyear.com.au.
2014 Franklin Island Triathlon – Road Closures
The 2014 Franklin Island Triathlon will occur on Sunday, 30 November in the areas surrounding Franklin Island and Encounter Lakes, Encounter Bay.
There will be temporary road closures and speed restrictions in place for this event.
Author Event – A Top Dog evening with Angela Goode
The City of Victor Harbor will host popular author Angela Goode on Friday, 21 November 2014 at the City of Victor Harbor Council Chambers from 5.30pm.
Angela, who lives on a farm near Naracoorte, will speak about her best seller, ‘Great Australian Working Dog Stories, Top Dogs’. The book is a celebration of these irrepressible four-legged companions who greet each day with enthusiasm and a wagging tail.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and cost $5 (includes drink on arrival and fingerfood).
To book your tickets call 8551 0730 or visit www.victor.sa.gov.au/library.
Christmas Closure Notice
The City of Victor Harbor’s principal office, library and depot will be closed on the following days over the festive season.
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Thursday, 18 December 2014 from 12.30pm – 5pm
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Wednesday, 24 December 2014 from 3pm – 5pm
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Saturday, 27 December 2014 – all day
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Monday, 29 December 2014 – all day
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Tuesday, 30 December 2014 – all day
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Wednesday, 31 December 2014 – all day
Regular opening hours will commence from Friday, 2 January 2015.
Fire Prevention - Block Clearing
2018 Fire Danger Season
The Fire Danger Season will commence on 1st December 2018 unless brought forward due to weather conditions. Property owners have a responsibility to prevent the occurrence or spread of a fire through their land, whether they are a residential or rural block owner.
The City of Victor Harbor will conduct township property inspections in Victor Harbor commencing on Monday 15th October 2018 and hazard reduction work is required to be complete by Sunday, 18th November 2017.
Hazard Reduction Works should be undertaken not only for your safety, but also for the protection of neighbouring properties.
Inspections of rural properties will commence on Monday, 22nd October 2018 and hazard reduction work will be required to be completed by Sunday, 25th November 2018.
Further details are available from Council’s Fire Prevention Officer by calling 8551 0500 or emailing localgov@victor.sa.gov.au.
Next Council Meeting
The next Council Meeting will be held on Monday, 24 November 2014 from 5.30pm at the City of Victor Harbor Council Chambers, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
