Encounter Bay Sport and Recreation Precinct Draft Master Plan
The City of Victor Harbor, along with the Encounter Bay Sporting Clubs and Community Groups, is seeking your feedback on the Encounter Bay Sport and Recreation Precinct Draft Master Plan.
The Master Plan aims to provide a framework for the future development of this site with a focus on a more collaborative approach in terms of facility provision and layout. It will also contribute to healthy outcomes for the community, and will be a key document to assist in securing funding for any future upgrades.
The Encounter Bay Sport and Recreation Precinct Draft Master Plan (and feedback forms) can be downloaded online or hard copies can be viewed at the Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
All submissions need to be received by Council before 5pm on Friday, 11 March 2016.
New SA Whale Centre Exhibit Celebrates Kondoli Dreaming Story
Last week the South Australian Whale Centre launched a new exhibit that celebrates the Ramindjeri dreaming story of Kondoli (the whale story).
The Kondoli exhibit has been four years in the making with representatives from local Indigenous groups – the Aboriginal Youth Action Committee, Ramindjeri Heritage Association and Miwi-Inyeri Pelepi-Ambi Aboriginal Corporation (MIPAAC) – playing a key role in its production. Production of the exhibit commenced early last year after securing funding from the City of Victor Harbor and Country Arts SA, as well as sponsorship from Parnell Electrical.
The exhibit tells the story of Kondoli, the whale man, who brought fire to his country. The vibrant and eye-catching illustrations depicting the story were designed by local artist Barbary O’Brien and graphic designer Katrina Allen, in consultation with local Indigenous groups.
The Kondoli exhibit can be viewed at the SA Whale Centre between 10.30am and 5pm daily.
Find out more about the SA Whale Centre visit
www.sawhalecentre.com.au
Arts and Culture Grants Program
The City of Victor Harbor’s Arts and Culture Grants Program aims to:
- Facilitate more great art in Victor Harbor;
- Support artists in Victor Harbor in the pursuit of excellence and innovation in arts practice; and
- Assist more people to experience and participate in art in Victor Harbor.
To help Council assist as many groups as possible, applications for small amounts are encouraged.
Applications for the Arts and Culture Grants Program close at 5pm on 18 March 2016.
Find out more about the program or download an application form.
Grants Program Helps Recognise Our Volunteers
To acknowledge the efforts of volunteers in our community, the City of Victor Harbor is offering small grants to assist community groups, management committees, and organizing committees to celebrate and recognise the contribution of their volunteers.
Grants can be used to fund “thank you” celebrations, such as a special morning tea, lunch or a small gift. Celebrations will need to be held during National Volunteer Week, 9 – 15 May 2016. Two sizes of grants are available ($50 for groups with up to 15 volunteers, and $100 for larger groups).
Applications for the Volunteer Week Small Grants will close at 5pm on Friday, 4 March 2016.
Download the application form and guidelines.
Mainstreet Easter Hunt
The Mainstreet Precinct Easter Hunt will be held on Saturday, 26 March 2016.
Little adventurers (and their trusty big helpers) will have the opportunity to take part in a treasure hunt that weaves through Victor Harbor’s Mainstreet Precinct.
The hunt will commence from 10am at Warland Reserve.
As well as receiving lots of goodies and treats along the way, those who complete the hunt will also have a chance to win a cool FujiFilm Insta 8 Camera gift pack.
Numbers are limited to 400 participants, so if you don’t want to miss out it might be a good idea to get to Warland Reserve early.
We’ll see you there!
Recreation and Sport Small Grants Scheme
The City of Victor Harbor provides a small grants program to assist recreation and sport groups to make a positive contribution to recreation and sport development in the district.
Grants will not normally be greater than $1,000 ($400 for individual grants), although each year one project may be funded for an amount which exceeds the above limit.
Non-profit organisations and individuals based within the City of Victor Harbor are now invited to submit applications for the second round of this grants program.
Applications for the Recreation and Sport Small Grants close at 5pm on 4 March 2016.
Download the application form and guidelines.
Next Council Meeting
The City of Victor Harbor’s next ordinary council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 from 5.30pm in the Council Chambers (1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor).
