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Aquatic centre in torquay

31/7/2015

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Residents of Mount Duneed will need to carefully consider a proposal to build an aquatic centre in Torquay North. 

from www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/testingthewater

In 2014 a joint council and community taskforce investigated the costs of building an aquatic and health centre in Torquay. It found a 25 metre indoor pool with gym and allied health facilities would be the most financially viable option. It would cost $29m to build and up to $1m a year to run.

Council is now testing the water to see if ratepayers are willing to contribute extra to pay for a new centre to be built. Council would need to take out a loan to build the facility. If the community agrees this would mean a special charge between $20 and $150 per year would be added to rates bills each year for 20 years by which time the loan would be repaid. The special charge would be set according to ratepayers’ proximity to the new aquatic centre. Grants from State and Federal Governments would be needed to make up the difference.

There would also be ongoing costs to operate and maintain the centre. An additional increase in rates, equating to approximately $50 for the average ratepayer, would be required to cover these costs.

During August an independent research company will contact people to get their views on the proposal. Ratepayers throughout the shire will be surveyed to get a representative sample of our population.

Don’t worry if you are not contacted. You will be able to learn more and comment during September at community forums and online.
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Armstrong creek street names

18/7/2015

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Warralily was the first subdivision in the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area and stretches from Barwon Heads Road to Surf Coast Highway, being situated in the suburb of Armstrong Creek. In 2011 people were invited to nominate a street name using names with past links to the area. Those chosen were:

Fawkner Street
The Fawkner family were dairy farmers on the east side of Charlemont Road (now Carter Road) Connewarre
Iris Street
Alfred and Iris Wallace lived on the same property over 50 years ago and built the house that later acted as the Warralily sales office. They grazed and cropped the property.
Koslow Street
Tihon and Maria Koslow were of Russian-Ukranian and Irish decent. The Koslow family owned land on the corner of Barwon Heads Road and Carter Road.
Beard Street
Patricia Beard, recipient of an OAM, has worked tirelessly over 45 years to advocate for the disability community. Patricia's grandson Luke who nominated her has purchased land in Warralily.
Neville Street
Neville and Elizabeth Spencer have ties to the Connewarre district stretching back 170 years. Elizabeth is a local historian and her father Neville was recognised as the oldest living original Connewarre resident.
Naismith Street
Graham Naismith worked as a pharmacist in Barwon Heads for 25 years. He moved to Connewarre after living behind his shop for 15 years.
Rainford Street
Thomas Rainford was appointed teacher in Mount Duneed in 1868 whilst James is recognised as an historical stalwart within the community.
Seifferts Street
Neville Seifferts lived on and worked the land in the district.
Lampard Street
Mr Lampard opened a saddlery in Mount Duneed while Mrs Lampard operated the Mount Duneed Post Office and General Store in the mid 1900s.
Decourcy Street and Torse Avenue
The father of Decourcy Evans or "Tors" as he was known settled in the area in 1888 after migrating from Ireland. Tors had a mixed farm at Mount Duneed up until 1956 and later returned to the area when he purchased the old Post Office. He was also vice president of the Mount Duneed Cricket Club.
Sirrom Crescent
Ian Morris, a town planner, worked with the City of South Barwon and then the City of Greater Geelong post amalgamation. Ian was involved in much of the development in and around Geelong over 35 years and left a strong legacy amongst planners, engineers and developers in the region. Morris spelt backwards is Sirrom.
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Country Telephones

10/7/2015

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Connections between the Geelong Exchange and private residences at Mount Duneed and Freshwater Creek have recently been sanctioned, and now that the lines will traverse these districts facilities for public conversation will probably be arranged.

From the Geelong Advertiser Friday 5th April 1907
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