Victor Harbor: What is it about this place!?!!
Nestled between the hills and the coast on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula, Victor Harbor has for generations been a favourite destination for day-trippers and family holiday-makers seeking surf, sand and fun.
With a growing population of nearly 15,000, more and more people are choosing to call Victor Harbor home.
So what is it about this place that makes it so special?
The City of Victor Harbor, and its team of Community Champions, want to know why you think Victor Harbor is a great place to live, work and play.
Tell us your stories, share pictures and videos, write a poem or share a song that you think describes Victor Harbor and what this place means to you.
Your thoughts and experiences will help us define Victor Harbor’s identity and values, and will be used to develop a place brand.
What are you waiting for? Join the conversation today.
Have Your Say: Victor Harbor Dog Park
The City of Victor Harbor is seeking your feedback on the proposed layout and staging plan of the Victor Harbor Dog Park.
The dog park is set to be located on the vacant land adjacent the Victor Harbor Recreation Centre on the corner of George Main Road and Oval Road.
The proposed dog park is set on 8,350m2 and features:
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an open space exercise/training area (3,120m2);
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small dogs enclosure (1,230m2);
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an area for agility equipment and fixtures;
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a grassed mound;
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multiple access points;
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watering, dog waste bag and deposit stations;
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sheltered areas and seating;
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signage.
The development of the Victor Harbor Dog Park is estimated to cost $242,000 and will be rolled out in a staged approached over a number of financial years with sufficient funding for Stage 1 in the 2014/15 budget.
View the proposed layout and staging plan online or collect a hard copy from the Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
The consultation period closes at 5pm on Friday, 1 May 2015.
Aquatic Centre Construction Tender Released
The Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre construction tender has been released.
The tender, which seeks submissions from suitably qualified companies, has been advertised nationally. Companies have until 4 May to respond with their proposals.
Alexandrina Council and City of Victor Harbor Mayors, Keith Parkes and Graham Philp, said the release of the construction tender was a significant project milestone.
“The release of the construction tender means we are one step away from seeing construction activity on this highly anticipated project,” said the Mayors.
“The councils have worked tirelessly to secure an aquatic facility for the Southern Fleurieu, and we are excited to embark on the next stage of this journey – the construction phase.”
The Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre project is currently valued in the vicinity of $20-21 million. The construction tender will determine the market price for the project.
The tender also allows proponents to put forward alternative building materials and construction methods to further reduce construction and operating costs.
It is anticipated the councils will make a decision on the successful tenderer in June, with the construction phase set to commence in July 2015. The facility is expected to be operational by March 2017.
Rediscover Granite Island
Looking for something to do these school holidays? Don’t forget about the City of Victor Harbor’s Rediscover Granite Island initiative that features pop up food and fun.
What’s on these school holidays?
- Sausage Sizzle run by Odd Bods Relay for Life Team raising money for cancer – 18 April
- Farmer Darcy’s Travelling Farm returns – From 20 April
- Sing Australia Choir performing – 25 April from 2pm
- Penguin feeding – at 11.30am and 2.30pm daily
- Castaways: the Baker and the Chef, a New York inspired food van – 10am to 4pm daily
- Musical performances from Lynda and Dean – afternoons
For the latest program of events follow is on Facebook/Rediscover Granite Island
Help Save Pensioner Concessions
More than a quarter of the City of Victor Harbor’s ratepayers will be affected by the State and Federal Government decision to cut funding for council rate concessions. This equates to just under $500,000 assistance each year for our council area.
If the funding gap is not filled, the average City of Victor Harbor ratepayer currently receiving a concession will be faced with an increase of up to $190. This is not acceptable!
Council is calling on residents and ratepayers to help lobby government to get these concessions reinstated. A petition is available for signing at the Civic Centre, Victor Harbor Public Library and Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre.
The more voices that speak up, the more powerful our message – Council rate concessions need to be maintained by the Federal and State governments for the most vulnerable in our community.
ANZAC Day Commemorations
The Victor Harbor RSL Sub Branch will be holding the following ANZAC services:
Sunday, 19 April 2015
10.45am – March from Grosvenor Gardens to Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens
11am – Commemorative Service, Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens
Saturday, 25 April 2015
5.45am – ANZAC Dawn Service, Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens
Gunfire breakfast following the service.
Next Council meeting
The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Monday, 27 April 2015 at 5.30pm in the Council Chambers, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
