Celebrating our history
August 2014 marks the 150 year anniversary for the Port Elliot to Victor Harbor Railway Line, the completion of the Victoria Pier (now known as the Causeway) and the Railway Goods Shed which is now occupied by the SA Whale Centre.
Construction of these three major projects was a catalyst for the early growth and development of Victor Harbor. So to mark this significant historical milestone, the City of Victor Harbor has teamed up with SteamRanger Heritage Railways to hold a celebratory community event on Sunday, 3 August 2014.
The day’s formalities include:
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the laying of a time capsule at the SA Whale Centre at 11.30am
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a free public afternoon tea and “Telling of the story” ceremony from 2pm at the Tram Barn
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unveiling of a commemorative plaque at the Victor Harbor Railway Station at 3.30pm
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children’s activities in the SA Whale Centre
Plus there will be gold coin entry to the SA Whale Centre, Horse Drawn Tram and Encounter Discovery Centre.
Keep an eye on www.holidayatvictorharbor.com.au for more information.
Have your say: Draft Enforcement Policy
Council is seeking community feedback on a draft Enforcement Policy.
The policy has been developed to guide Council’s approach to enforcement matters and provide staff with direction about the manner in which enforcement activities should be undertaken.
Download the draft Enforcement Policy or view a hard copy at the Civic Centre and Library, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
There are a number of ways you can have your say:
All submissions must be received by 5pm, 30 June 2014.
Would you like to vote in the 2014 Council Elections?
If you are a landlord, business lessee or resident non-Australian citizen who wants to have their say, you must enrol on the Council voters roll.
If you voted in the recent State Election, for a property in the City of Victor Harbor council area, you will automatically be on Council’s voters roll and will receive ballot papers. You should check your enrolment if you are in doubt, or have moved between Council areas and not updated your enrolment. If you are provisionally enrolled before 8 August and turn 18 on or before the close of voting you will also be able to vote.
However if you are a landlord, business lessee or resident non-Australian citizen and you wish to vote in Council elections you must enrol by completing an enrolment form, available below or from the customer service at the Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.
Enrolment for the 2014 Council Elections closes at 5pm on Friday, 8 August 2014.
For more information about enrolling to vote in Council Elections visit www.victor.sa.gov.au/election
A guide to Development Plan Amendments
All councils are required to have a Development Plan to guide development and inform the assessment of development applications.
To keep pace with growth and needs in the community, Development Plans are reviewed every five years to identify development related issues and how they can been addressed by amendments to the Development Plan.
Development Plan Amendments (DPA’s) are complex and must be undertaken in line with the formal process outlined in the Development Act, 1993.
To help explain this process, Council has developed a brief summary outlining the key steps in a Development Plan Amendment.
The summary can be viewed on Council’s website or hard copies are available from the Civic Centre reception.
“Prints of Whales” photographic competition
The SA Whale Centre’s Prints of Whales photographic competition is back in 2014, commencing from 1 July.
As a part of the competition, the SA Whale Centre will host renowned nature photographer Steve Parish who will deliver a number of photography workshops on 4, 5 and 6 July. The workshops provide photographers of all skill levels with an opportunity to learn tips and tricks from an expert.
There are a limited number of spaces available in these sessions so call 8551 0752 to book your place today!
The Prints of Whales competition runs until 12 September 2014 and there is more than $3000 in cash and prizes to be won.
Find out more about the photography workshops and competition at www.printsofwhales.com.au
Heritage plaques installed around town
You may have noticed a number of small blue plaques appearing on various buildings around Victor Harbor recently. These plaques mark locations of heritage significance and are a part of Council’s Heritage Interpretive Plaque project.
Thirty-two plaques have been installed so far and more will be rolled out in the coming financial year. The plaques reveal the story and history behind significant State and local heritage buildings in Victor Harbor.
The City of Victor Harbor extends its thanks to members of the Heritage Advisory Committee, particularly Pat Uppill (also a member of the National Trust), who spent hours collating historical information for this project.
Next time you are out and about in Victor Harbor, look out for the blue plaques and find out about the rich and diverse heritage of our area.
Nominations open for 2015 Australian of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Australian of the Year Awards. For more information or to download a nomination form visit www.australianoftheyear.org.au
Next Ordinary Council Meeting
The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on, Monday, 28 July 2014 from 5.30pm at the Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road Victor Harbor.
