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This week's Special Edition features lots of information on the future of Winchelsea development, according to the Growing Winchelsea project by Surf Coast Shire (not to be confused with Growing Winchelsea Inc, a non-profit for community & business development in the area). Also Sports news (WFNC starting up, needs people and old footy boots) and other happenings in and around Winchelsea.
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Vol 38 Ed 06 Tuesday February 17, 2015 winchelseastar.org.au
Your Weekly Community Newspaper Since 1977
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With the anxious wait over, Brittany brought her precious little boy to meet many of her “pupils” from the Winchelsea Health Club at a special afternoon tea held in her honour.
Two male barista’s, after satisfying the needs of twenty ladies, were later seen quietly seeking refreshment in the bar while the ladies talked “baby”.
Brittany has been an important member of the team of instructors at the gym. Under her instruction, the ladies of her classes, learned important ways of improving and maintaining their flexibility and fitness.
Four week old Xavier, is the youngest son of Brittany and Michael Austin, (nee Evans).
Vol 38 Ed 06 Tuesday February 17, 2015 winchelseastar.org.au
Your Weekly Community Newspaper Since 1977
Price $1
Youngest member of the Health Club welcomed
Tuesday February 17, 2015The Winchelsea Star2
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Morning Melodies returns this year with a change to the LAST Thursday each month at the Tea Rooms. Our guest artist next week is Queensland Tenor, Douglas Kelly.
Douglas is a recent graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of music majoring in classical voice. Throughout his studies Douglas performed the roles Puck in Purcell’s ‘The Fairy Queen’, Gherardo in Puccini’s ‘Gianni Schicchi’, the Auctioneer in Stravinsky’s ‘The Rakes Progress’ and covered the tenor role Britten’s ‘War Requiem’.
In addition to this, Douglas performed at the Bangalow Music Festival of 2011 performing in both ‘A Soldiers Tale’ by Stravinsky, playing the part of the soldier and in a concert performance of Purcell’s ‘Dido and Aeneas’ performed the role of the sailor.
In late 2012 Douglas sang the role of ‘Basilio’ in a production of Mozart’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’ to an English libretto and shortly after sang his first performance of Handel’s Messiah as the tenor soloist.
In November of 2014 Douglas again performed this role with the Heidelberg Choral Society and soon after the third echo in the Gloriana performance of the Monteverdi Verspers.
In 2010 and 2012, Douglas won the Margaret Nickson Prize for piano and voice, performing songs by Faure, Schubert, Purcell and Handel, and in 2011 won the
Donald Penman prize for ensemble o pair, performing duets by Mozart, Schumann and Mendelssohn.
Douglas is also a keen lover of song, having performed a public recital of Schumann’s Dichterliebe in his graduate year at the Conservatorium as well as a number of song recitals throughout Brisbane.
The program next Thursday will include arias from Handel, some beautifully crafted offerings from Schumann, a series of unusual Art Songs by Quilter, and some popular songs from musicals “Chess” and
“Carousel”.
Douglas moved to Melbourne in mid 2014 and is under the tutelage of renowned singing teacher Liane Keegan. He aims to further develop his voice move to the next stage of his musical career.
As ever, patrons can arrive next Thursday at 10.00am for a delicious morning tea provided by Philomena, and prepare for Douglas’s wonderful presentation at 11.00.
People are requested to make booking through Joan MacKenzie on 5267 2075 or 0407 506119.
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Access to Visitor Information Centre
Currently there is no access to the Winch VIC due to the road works. Vic Roads & the works contractor have agreed to build a new path from the front door of the VIC around beside the building to meet up with the existing footpath in order to restore access.
SCS will remove the rose bushes that are in the way of the new path & re-plant them afterwards (early next week).
The contractor will have completed the new path to the entry for the VIC to open on Friday 13th February 2015.
Vic Roads will supply a sign stating that the ‘Information Centre is open during works’.
There are plans to create a new entrance in the back of the VIC, with a new ramp and steps up to the entrance. These works are expected to commence in April 2015 with no anticipated closure required.
Andrea Millar Coordinator Visitor Centres & Australian National Surfing Museum
Fire RefugeThere has been a lot of support for the plan to use Winchelsea Senior Citizens clubrooms as a place where people can go on Total Fire Ban days to sit and wait out the day safely and in comfort.
Unfortunately, no one has volunteered to join a team of coordinators to get the proposal up and running. Without coordinators the Senior Cits clubrooms can’t open!
The job is mainly sitting and talking with people and liaising with the Winch CFA. There has to be enough coordinators that the job will be for an hour or so one or two days per year.
Do we want the only alternative to sitting at home on Total Fire Ban days being going to Geelong or sitting in your car at Winch shopping centre?
If you are prepared to be a volunteer coordinator contact Mick O’Mara at 52672295 or 0427 672295.
Mick O’Mara
Barwon Park ExhibitionOur Congratulations to all concerned in
bringing “ LOVE DESIRE & RICHES” to Barwon Park. If you’re thinking of going make sure you do, it’s fabulous.
I wanted to have a look, was well overdue in catching up with a special friend so we met at the Mansion - so glad we did. What a lovely day we had. Wandering through the rooms, reading the history on all the FABULOUS gowns on display, there’s even little movies running with the actual gown on display right beside you, how special is that.
There are original old wedding gowns as well as some from our present day celebrities. Jennifer Hawkins’ is a favourite of mine. Other names you will recognise if you go. It’s moving on at the end of this month, so be quick, you won’t be disappointed. I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of going through the Mansion and finding out what has been altered in the rooms to bring them back to life, this visit was the first time I have seen the photos of parts of the reconstruction required when Barwon Park was found worthy of the funds. What history we have in our own back yard.
Another memorable room is the main dining room, ahhh you have to see it to understand the work that’s been done, again set to show off the gowns.
We hwanted to have a catch-up chat. Much to our delight the courtyard was set out just for this. We chose a table ooking at all the wonderful old crockery, how lovely to have these beautiful cups & saucers set out for us to use. We ordered our home made afternoon tea with a large silver teapot. What a great job these ladies have done. We were busy chatting away about our beautiful crockery when all of a sudden, two shall I say over excited flies dived into my cup of tea - well, realising it is after all Valentines Day it must be a lucky sign (much the same as when you have a bird dropping land on you, the recipient can’t always see it as lucky) but this we decided was lucky, as Phillis whisked away my cup with a replacement AND a fresh pot of tea, what a laugh. Bringing all good things to an end we couldn’t congratulate everyone enough. What a fantastic achievement for all. WELL DONE
Debbie & Raelene
Letters To The Editor
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Ash Wednesday traditionally means it is 40 days to Easter, not just the 32nd anniversary of a shocking bush fire although sadly for many it also has that connotation! We get the name “Ash Wednesday” from the ancient practice of placing ashes on your face as a symbol of the sorrow we feel when we recognize that we don’t live up to God’s standards. That practice predates Christianity as we see it recorded from the ancient Assyrian empire at Nineveh in the Old Testament book of Jonah. But even then the ashes were to demonstrate the persons intention to confess where they had acted badly, their willingness to make the changes they needed to redress their wrongs and to apologize to God for offending him. The ancient “Ninevites” did this as an entire community! Christians believe in a merciful loving God of grace who really wants to connect with us and who holds out the offer of forgiveness to those who ask and are genuinely willing to change. That is what Easter was really all about; it was not about what we call “cheap grace” which is what happens if we sweep crimes under the carpet, by covering them up and pretending they hadn’t happened! Forgiveness was offered to us freely but cost God dearly; so if we treat it like a ticket to keep on misbehaving we treat God’s gift with great disrespect and demonstrate that our apology was meaningless. Sadly we often have done that in the past and my prayer is that we won’t in the future, yet amazingly when we are genuine about wanting to change God keeps on forgiving us.
In the light of what we now know about the impact of human activity on our world perhaps finding ways of reducing our carbon footprint could be one contemporary way in which we could all “repent”; which after all just means changing our ways. Or perhaps after hearing Jason Brown speak on the situation on Manus Island last Sunday night at St Thomas hall, we might think that as a nation we need to repent for the way we have turned a blind eye and allowed our government to treat humans who escape to our shores to seek our protection. If sadly the plight of adults doesn’t bother us surely the suffering of the children will! Did you know that there are currently, still 221 children being held in mainland detention centre’s, and a further 119 children on Nauru the Australian Human Rights commission report highlight the abuse inherent in this practice and the damage this causes children and pleads for their immediate release. What a wonderful joyful act of repentance, imagine the blessing that would be for those little children!
Food For ThoughtRev’d Wendy Gravolin.
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Winchelsea Junior Football and Netball is collecting old football boots and would appreciate any donation, please bring along to the Registration day. (See What’s On, P.11 for details)
Star ClassifiedsWinchelsea Star Classifieds are FREE for personal entries. Please be brief, include a name and contact number. Photo printed only if space permits. Deadline is Fridays 4:00pm. The
Editor’s decision whether to publish a classified ad is final.
Flipping fun for a good cause
Volunteers from Winchelsea Uniting Church are gearing up to flip pancakes for the homeless as part of Uniting Care’s Pancake Day. This year all funds raised will go towards Uniting Care’s programs that support people living in crisis. Sometimes
through no fault of their own, people find themselves in crisis situations. Uniting Care works with
these people to help them back on their feet and give them the opportunity for a fresh start. Your support will directly contribute to this cause making positive change to the lives of others.
This is an ideal opportunity to enjoy a delicious pancake while supporting an organisation that cares for more than 2 million Australians each year.
Come along on Tues 17th Feb in the Main St shopping centre from 10am and grab a delicious pancake for at least $2 donation and help those who through no fault of their own need a little help.
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Tuesday February 17, 2015 The Winchelsea Star 9
I Worked on Manus IslandJohn Bumford
A healthy crowd of Winchelsea people gathered at St. Thomas’s hall in the warm of last Sunday evening to listen to Geelong’s Jason Brown present a powerful 75 minute illustrated talk on his experiences as a Counsellor working on Manus Island with asylum seekers in the detention centre there.
After a welcome to St. Thomas’s by vicar, Rev. Wendy Gravolin, interim chair of the Winchelsea Refugee Support Group, John Bumford, encouraged those attending to join the group, and use the night to focus on projects of real value to refugees already in Australia.
Money donated on the night has been offered to the Geelong Combined Refugee Group to assist in payments to translators for refugees filing for residency.
John then welcomed Cr. Heather Wellington to chair the meeting. Heather introduced Jason, and encouraged those attending to get behind the group as it finds a voice in Winchelsea and beyond.
With a detailed expose of the conditions
under which people are held there, the lack of facilities, and the lack of any basic comfort in the searing high humidity high temperature climate, with little hope for the future, having escaped personal tragedy half a world away, Jason gave us a heart wrenching inside look at the life of such a person.
He detailed some of the seemingly insignificant, yet cruel practises of those running the centre – restrictions on drinking water, no soap or washing powder for many weeks, and few organised meaningful activities, and limited access to medical assistance.
The devastating effect of living on a camp stretcher for months on end, no privacy, and many of the single men squashed into Nissan style huts with no relief from the oppressive heat was graphically revealed by Jason through vivid description and well chosen graphic images.
The cruelty is added to the fact that within metres of the cyclone wire enclosure
is the cool refreshing clear cool tropical ocean lapping gently onto the island.
Jason fielded a number of pointed questions to complete the evening prior to all tucking in to more than generous supply of home-made refreshments.
Group secretary, Shirley Roszler presented Jason with a hamper of local produce in recognition of his wonderful informative and passionate presentation.
Thanks from everyone for the St. Thomas’s generosity in providing the hall free of charge, and all those who provided more than adequate provisions.
The group will host an open meeting on Tuesday February 24th at 7.30pm in the St. Thomas’s hall. This meeting is open to anyone, and will look at further practical projects in support of refugees.
Enquiries about the group, or expressions of interest in next week’s meeting can be directed to Shirley on 5267 2575.
Tuesday February 17, 2015The Winchelsea Star10
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Service and repairs to all late model Cars, Trucks and
Motorcycles LPG Installations
RWC on cars and trucks
Trailer Hire PH: 5267 3001
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Mob: 0417 137 457 Fax: 5267 3002
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Scrap metal bought Old cars removed Bobcat hire with post borer 6—13 Tonne excavator hire 16—25 metre bin hire Cleanups and rubbish
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What’s OnAdvertise your event in the Winchelsea Star who, what, where and when for FREE. Please be brief. The Editor’s
decision whether to publish a who, what, where and when notice request is final.
Growing Winchelsea - International Womens Day 2015Please join us at Barwon Park Mansion. Guest speakers: Winsome Coutts, Surf Coast Shire Australia Day Event of the Year recipient, and Shirley Power in the guise of the inspirational Elizabeth Austin
Tour the Love, Desire and Riches exhibition, a beautiful collection of famous wedding fashions spanning 200 years.
Light refreshments and canapés will be served. Men and women are encouraged to attend this special event.
RSVP by 20 February: Gilly Hughes 5261 0586 | [email protected]
Neat casual dress
Bus transport is available to and from the venue for community members. Places are limited.
Winchelsea Junior Football and Netball Registration DayWhen: Sunday 1st March Where: Eastern Reserve Time: 12 o’clock Sausage Sizzle ($1.00 Snags)
Winchelsea Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Postie Fashions MorningThe Winchelsea Hospital Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a Postie Ladies Fashions Morning on Monday, February 23rd at 11 O,clock. This will be held at ADASS, Hesse Street, Winchelsea.
There will be a shared lunch. Gold coin donation.
Members please bring a plate.
Members of the community are welcome to attend, please phone Cheryl 0428872444 if you are not an Auxiliary member and would like to attend .
Men’s Shed AGMThe Winchelsea Men’s Shed will hold there Annual General Meeting on the 4th of March 2015. Starting at 10am at 51 Hesse street. Followed by a B.B.Q after the meeting.
Scouts, Cubs & Joeys 1st Winchelsea Scouts
Meets Tuesdays (not school holidays)
Joeys (6-8years old) 3.15- 4.15pm Cubs (8-10 years old) 4.30- 6.00pm Scouts (10- 14 years old) 6.30-8.30pm
Great fun for boys and girls. Participate in camps, canoeing, caving, snow trips, bike rides to name just a few activities.
Contact Marie McPaddin on 0409 330 147 or turn up on Tuesdays to give it a try.
Annual AuctionThe Winchelsea Uniting Church Annual Auction will be held on Saturday, March 28th at Hesse St.Reserve, Winchelsea.
Items will be received from 9am Saturday, March 27th.
Enquiries: Machinery Geoff - 0417 059683
Household Jeanette - 0409 418766
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For more details ring: John Bader (co-ordinator)
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Trading Hours Monday to Saturday— 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Sunday— 10 am to 7:30 pm
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LIONS CLUB OF WINCHELSEA
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NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, PHONE BOOKS WANTED
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Tuesday February 17, 2015 The Winchelsea Star 13
Writers Of The WeekWinchelsea Primary School
I went to the polo.
Digby Thomson - Prep
ELMER
Elmer was a patchwork elephant. He lived in a jungle.
He wanted to be a normal elephant. So he set out to find somewhere to find a normal elephant colour.
Then he came upon a bush and shook it after that he became a normal elephant. He marched on back to the herd after that it rained and Elmer’s blueberry juice came off. From that day on once a year Elmer was a normal elephant.
Clementine Thomson - Yr 1/2
ELMERElmer the patchwork elephant played with his friends. He made them laugh.
Emily Carter - Yr 1/2
LANTERN by William Larcombe - Year 1/2
Shining lantern Bright shining lantern Hot bright shining lantern Light hot bright shining lantern.
LANTERN By Cody Rogers - Year 1/2
Small lantern Bright small lantern Colourful bright small lantern Good colourful bright small lantern.
PLANNING MY LIFE by Eve Mawson Year 3/4
PART ONE
When I grow up I will be rich because I’ve got golden hair. When I want to buy something I can just pull my hair and it comes out and it will be money.
I would like six bedrooms upstairs with white walls and 3 downstairs with a bathroom in every bedroom. And in the bathrooms there are waterfalls to wash your hands and to dry your hands you use a fluffy towel. When you want to have a bath or shower you will have to go underneath the waterfall.
PART TWO
A kitchen upstairs and then downstairs is an inside swimming pool and a spa. Outside I will have a big backyard, there will also be a tennis court and basketball court for my family and I to play on.
Also I will have a full time job being a midwife delivering new born babies!
Hi everyone, At long last we have had the rain we have been very patiently waiting for. Everything is now refreshed and nourished. Lets hope the weeds do not overtake the struggling flowers and vegetables.
Get well wishes are sent out to any of our members who are not feeling well at the moment. We hope the cooler weather will encourage you to come down to the clubrooms and spend a little time with your friends and enjoy a cuppa or two. We will even give you a biscuit, and someone is sure to have a joke or two.
Birthday wishes are extended to David Loone for the 18th and Ray Atkinson for the 20th.
Special congratulatory wishes are extended to our long standing member Roma Schroeter on her achieveing her 95th year on the 21st. Well done Roma, you should be very well practiced at blowing the candles out by now, although 95 requires a lot of puff.
Wednesday Results;CARDS Helen Bath and Les Hunter
Friday Results;BOWLS Vida Bath, Leila Forster and David Loone CARDS Beryl Read and Haydn Shinners SKIP - BO This game was a draw between Jo Jursak and Sally Atkinson COMPETITION Julie Loone.
FISH N CHIP LUNCHOur next Fish n Chip Lunch will
be held on Friday the 20th of February. Please have your orders in to Jean at the clubrooms by 11.50am. Phone number for the clubrooms is 52 672019.
LIMERICK OF THE WEEKThere was a young man from the city Who met what he thought was a kitty. He gave it a pat And said, “Nice little cat.” They buried his clothes, out of pity.
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Growing Winchelsea
About Growing Winchelsea“Growing Winchelsea” is a place making plan, designed to guide the way Winchelsea grows, as a designated growth node in the G21 Regional Growth Plan, heading towards 2050. The plan has
been prepared by Surf Coast Shire Council, in partnership with Regional Development Victoria and the Winchelsea community. Growing Winchelsea aims to help Winchelsea become an even better place to live, work and visit. It is about creating jobs, attracting investment and planning for the future needs of residents.
It is also about fostering and building on the town’s strong sense of community, identity and heritage. Achieving these changes will take time, but we can start planning now.
Growing Winchelsea sets out:
• AVisionforWinchelsea,andPrinciplesforGrowth.
• Opportunitiesforstimulatingeconomicinvestment.
• A10yearstructureplanandabeyond10yearsframeworkfor growth of the town.
• “DemonstrationProjects”foractivatingthecentralactivities area around the Barwon River.
Growing Winchelsea
Shaping Future Growth Summary Brochure
This brochure provides a summary of the Growing Winchelsea draft report. It provides a snapshot of the major findings and recommendations of the Growing Winchelsea project. The full draft report contains the reasons and justification for the recommendations and is available at the following locations:
• Website: www.growingwinchelsea.com.au
• Winchelsea & District Community Bank, 11 Main Street, Winchelsea
• Café La Hoot, 1 Willis Street, Winchelsea
• Surf Coast Shire Council, 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay
Growing Winchelsea
Growing Winchelsea
VisionWinchelsea is a welcoming and thriving township with a rich cultural heritage and country village feel. The residents of Winchelsea benefit from a full range of activities and access to learning, employment, civic and cultural experiences, whilst living in a place that has a strong connection to the beautiful Barwon River and rural hinterland.
Celebrating the Barwon RiverAuthentic Country VillageRich Cultural HeritageActivities for Old & Young
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The Growing Winchelsea Vision has been prepared to ensure that changes influenced by future growth and investment are informed by the values of the Winchelsea community.
The Vision also includes a series of principles, based on the four main thematic areas of the Vision, to help us to achieve our preferred future.
1. Celebrating the Barwon River • Enhance,andwhereappropriate,provideaccessto,
the Barwon River and surrounding environs so that it can be enjoyed by all both now and into the future.
• Linkandconnectdevelopmentineachofthefourquadrants of town, with the Barwon River as a focal point (the village “heart”).
• ImproveawarenessandvisibilityoftheBarwonRiverenvirons to encourage its active use by residents and visitors in healthy outdoor activities.
2. An authentic country village• Supportamixedeconomywithafocusontourism,
green industry, farm to table initiatives and servicing the growing population.
• BasedevelopmentonCouncilendorsedplansandstrategieswithindefinedurbanboundaries.
• Avoidlanduseconflictbycleardelineationofzones/precinctsandestablishingbufferzonesasappropriate.
• Supportretaildevelopmentthataddstoa“villagehighstreet”typeexperience.
• Requirefutureneighbourhoodstobewellconnectedtotheexistingtownshipandtocontributeinapositiveway to Winchelsea’s rural character.
• Ensuredesignelementsinnewsubdivisionscontributeto the country feel of Winchelsea (e.g. some wide streets, open spaces, space for gardens).
3. Rich cultural heritage • ProtectandpromoteWinchelsea’ssignificanthistorical
buildings and assets.
• RestorewherepossibleelementsofWinchelsea’sheritage.
• Utilisewayfindingtoolsanddelineatedtrailstoprovidelinks between historical assets.
• Respectandcomplementtheheritagefeelofthetownin commercial areas (including street furniture and lighting).
4. Activities for old & young• Consideraccessandinclusionforpeopleofallabilities
in order to promote a healthy and active community.
• Provideanetworkofsafeandsustainablepathwaysto link key community assets, public spaces and recreation areas.
• Supportandpromoteopportunitiesthatfosterthecommunity spirit within the town.
• Prioritiseactivelifestylesbyprovidinggoodpedestrianaccess through development with clear links to key attractions and improved public transport hubs.
Why do we need this plan?Growth in Winchelsea is currently being promoted at local, regional and State level, with the G21 Regional Growth Plan 2013 indicating a potential to accommodate a population of 10,000 people by around 2050. This is not a forecast based on historical trends but rather an aspirational target for Council to plan towards. Population growth will increase the demand for additional housing, supporting urban infrastructure (eg. roads, sewer, drainage), retail and other commercial development, and the load on community facilities and services (eg. the Barwon River reserve, sporting reserves, education, health). Growing Winchelsea develops structure planning options that will ensure the town is wellpreparedtoaccommodateanysignificantincreaseinpopulation over time.
Usingabaseof1600peopleastheestimatedpopulationin2015,itisforcastthattherewillbeanadditional650peopleover the 10 year period to 2025. The forecast growth rates across the 10 year period are a little higher than Winchelsea hasexperiencedtodatebutareconsideredachievableifpublic policy continues to direct growth to the town with matching investment to service the growth.
Beyond the 10 year period, estimated growth rates become much more uncertain. For this reason, it is considered appropriate to formulate structure plans for Winchelsea coveringtwodifferentperiods:thefirstcoveringthe10yearperiod to 2025, and the second looking more broadly at likely requirements following the 10 year timeframe.
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Project 1: Barwon River Loop Walk, including an Adventure Playground
1. Observationandfishingdeckwithseating
2. Waterside activity area with educational signage
3. Timberboardwalkmayprovideabove-floodaccessforallabilities
4. Gravel pathway as informal waterside route
5. DDA compliant ramp to waterside
6. Riverlookoutwithinformationpostaboutlocalarea
7. Native planting to enhance waterside
8. ExistingvegatationmaintainedtoallowviewstoBarwonRiver
9. Roadside footpath to allow views to river
10. Upgradeparklandreserveprovidingoutlookoverrivercorridor
11. New pedestrian bridge over Barwon River
12. Enhancedpedestrianconnectiontolocalstreet
13. Proposed ANZAC Centenary Monument and ‘Walk of Honor’
14. Pedestrian connection over river as part of Princes Highway works
15. Opportunityforadventureplaygroundadjacenttoexistingplay space and new toilets
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Barwon River Walk
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Project 2: Town High Street
1. Decorative ‘Welcome to Winchelsea Hight Street’ sign to grab motorists attention
2. Mounded planting bed with ornamentalfloweringplantstoreinforce the country character of the high street
3. Footpath widened from 2m to 4m to enable additional decorative planting, footpath trading opportunities and street furniture
4. Opportunitytoreconfigurethecarparktoenableadditional planting areas, footpath widening, and an increase in car parking spaces. This footpath widening would require the long vehicle parking to be relocated to another location. Do you feel this would work for Winchelsea? Where should the long vehicle parking go if it is moved?
5. Cobblestoneinsetintoroadwaytoslowtraffice,reinforcepedestrian spine and enhance country village character
6. Possible additional formalised car parking spaces for visitorstominimiseconflictwithlocalshoppers
7. PossiblereconfigurationofBarwonHotelcarparkspaceifthe Hotel is redeveloped. This would improve the setting of the hotel and increase pedestrian amenity and access
8. Exisitng‘islandpark’spacereconfiguredtoincreaseappealforfamilyBBQ’sandpicnics.Existingtoiletblockretained and enhanced
9. Boulevard tree and groundcover planting within new central medians to enhance town character on approach
10. Information signage to direct pedestrians to local destinations (including walk times and accessibility)
11. Exisitngrotundaretained
12. Additional tree planting and country themed street furniture and pedestrian lighting to reinforce the country feel of the centre.
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The following is an initial material palette for use in the public realm within the Town Centre and Barwon River environs. It can be expandedasplansfortheTownCentreprogresstoincludeconsiderationofprivatebuildingmaterialsandcolourswhichreflectthe preferred character of the Centre. This should blend the historic and rustic elements with contemporary interpretations of a country theme.
BluestoneBluestoneisakeyexistingmaterialinandaroundtheTownCentre. It can be used in the public realm as a paving treatment or for gabion retaining walls to manage grade changes.
Weathered and Recycled TimberWeathered and recycled timber can enhance the sense of rustic and rural character in the Town Centre through use in bollards, posts, decking for boardwalks, and low open fencing tohelpdefinespaces.
Corrugated Iron/Corten SteelMetals such as corrugated iron or corten steel can balance the colourandtextureoftheothermaterialswithrichearthytones.They can be incorporated into verandas, buildings, fencing and public art.
Indigenous vegetation for Barwon River environs.The Barwon River is an environmentally sensitive environment and planting should protect these values by using indigenous species.
Vegetation for Town CentreThe rural country theme of the Town Centre can be enhanced by incorporating a consistent street tree planting program such asutilisingQuercusRobur(EnglishOak)asastreettreeandcottage garden planting in both public and private spaces. Cottage garden plantings can be used to soften retaining walls, orinplanterboxestobringcolourandseasonalflavourstotheCentre.
Public Realm materials palette
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Implementation of the 10 Year PlanFor Winchelsea to achieve the significant growth in both population and economic investment envisaged by this strategy both State and local government will need to invest in much more than a “business as usual” approach in the town. The following Implementation Program has been designed to ensure recommendations are prioritised to occur in a timely and realistic manner.
1st YEAR PRIORITIES 2015/16RECOMMENDATION ACTION REQUIRED RESPONSIBLE
AUTHORITY / LEAD DEPARTMENT
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
Adopt the Growing Winchelsea strategy, including the Vision and 18 principles for growth.
Council meeting to adopt following public exhibition.
Surf Coast Shire Council (SCSC)
N/A
Produce the Growing Winchelsea Prospectus to attract new residents and residents to town.
Engageconsultantstoprepareprospectus. Strategic Planning &EconomicDevelopment (SCSC)
Cost is already included in the Growing Winchelsea project budget.
Form a Growing Winchelsea Implementation Reference Group.
Form a multi-departmental Council reference group to oversee the project’s implementation including Planning, Infrastructure,RecreationandOpenSpaceandEconomicDevelopment.Invite a representative from Growing Winchelsea Inc. to be part of the Reference Group.Meetonasixmonthlybasistoreviewpriorities and actions for implementation of the Growing Winchelsea recommendations.
Strategic Planning - SCSC
Officertime.
Continue with the Winchelsea Gateway project, which involves installing artwork at the entrances to Winchelsea.
Finalise brief for the Winchelsea Gateway project.Commence competition.
Vic Roads and SCSC
$50,000 funding through Vic Roads (confirmed)$50,000 matching funding will be required from SCSC.
Prepare a planning scheme amendment to incorporate the Growing Winchelsea 10 Year Plan and other recommendations of the strategy as applicable (including planned residentialandcommercialrezonings).
Planning scheme amendment Strategic Planning (SCSC)
$15,000 for Planning Panels Victoria hearing.
Encouragedevelopersofnewestatesto select street names from approved list.
Finalise list of potential street names in consultation with the Winchelsea Historical Society.
Strategic Planning (SCSC)
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Carry out access improvement works at the Visitor Information Centre.
Capital works project. Infrastructure (SCSC)
$25,000 has been allocated in the 2014-15financialyeartocomplete these works.
Undertakeareviewofsignageat,and directions signage to, the Visitor Information Centre with a view to improving the prominence and identificationoftheCentre.
Review signage and implement outcomes of review.
Visitor Centre Coordinator (SCSC), with input from Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Units.
Officertime.
UpgradethepublicrealmoftheMainStreetshoppingstripviabeautificationworks that introduce themed furniture, lighting and landscaping.
Capital works project. Infrastructure (SCSC) & Strategic Planning (SCSC).
$25,000 from streetscape works budget.
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1st YEAR PRIORITIES 2015/16RECOMMENDATION ACTION REQUIRED RESPONSIBLE
AUTHORITY / LEAD DEPARTMENT
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
Continue to work with landowners, leasees and interested parties to prepare a Precinct Structure Plan for land bounded by Main Street, Hesse Street and the Barwon River in the Town Centre.
Preparation of Precinct Structure Plan, consultation with stakeholders.
Strategic Planning (SCSC)
$5,000
Prepare design plans for the Hesse Street pedestrian suspension bridge.
Design tender and Cultural Heritage Management Plan.
Infrastructure (SCSC), with input from Strategic PlanningUnit.
$50,000 for design and approvalsin2015/16
Purchase land at 135 Austin Street fortheextensionofEasternReserve(EasternReserveMasterPlan).
Landpurchase. Infrastructure (SCSC)
$465,000requiredandbudgeted assuming cost can be offset through Council land sale in Winchelsea.
DesigntheBarwonRiverLoopWalk,included staged development of an Adventure Playground.
State Government funding applications, design tender.
Strategic Planning (SCSC),EconomicDevelopment (SCSC), Recreation (SCSC) and Regional Development Victoria.
Will need to seek approximately$100,000for funding the design ofaprojectofthissize,with some contribution from SCSC.
Continue the Master Planning Process forEasternReserve.
Master Planning. Recreation and OpenSpace(SCSC)
Officertime.
Continue the Master Planning Process for Hesse Street Reserve and continued investigations into a joint scout/tennisclubfacility.
Master Planning. Recreation and OpenSpace(SCSC)
Officertime.
Advocate for 5 daily passenger train services to stop at Winchelsea.
G21 Public Transport Strategy 2014 – Action 1 under “Well connected region” – lobby for funding
StateGovernment/PTV
StateGovernment/PTVfunding required.
Winchelsea Reserve place naming Formally seeking names for each of the Reserves along the Barwon River. Calling for public submissions by February 2015.
Infrastructure (SCSC)
Officertimeandnewsigns.
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SHORT –MEDIUM TERM PRIORITIES (TO 2025)RECOMMENDATION ACTION REQUIRED RESPONSIBLE
AUTHORITY / LEAD DEPARTMENT
TIMING & BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
Facilitate and implement the recommendations in the WinchelseaIndustrialEstateMaster Plan, with particular priority given to road upgrades and improving the appearance of the EstatefromthePrincesHighway.
Capital works programming.Continue to liaise with Vic Roads on access arrangements as part of the Princes Highway duplication.
Infrastructure (SCSC)
As per the Master Plan document.
Construction of the Barwon River WalkLoop.
Capital works as detailed through design plans. Infrastructure (SCSC)
Short term priority – staged development.Budget determined through detailed design work – broad estimate of $585,000.
Construction of the Hesse Street Bridge
Capital works as detailed through design plans. Infrastructure (SCSC)
Short term priority.Budget determined through detailed design work – broad estimate of $275,000.
Construction of the Barwon River Reserve Adventure Playground.
Capital works as detailed through design plans. It is intended that the development of the playground be undertaken as a staged project across a number of years.
Strategic Planning &EconomicDevelopment (SCSC)
Short to medium term priority – staged development.Budget determined through detailed design work – broad estimate of $500,000.
As part of a future review of the Pathways Strategy, investigate the optiontoextendatownloopwalkthat provides pedestrian and cycle access to Barwon Park Mansion.
Review of Pathways Strategy. Pathways Strategy Implementation Team (SCSC).
Short to medium term priority.Officertime.
Support implementation of the Health & Wellbeing Action Plan and continue to undertake regular reviewsoftheProfiletoidentifygaps/needsastheyarise.
ReviewtheHealth&WellbeingProfileeachtimeit’supdatedtoidentifygaps/needs.
Strategic Planning (SCSC)
Medium term priority.Officertime.
Support implementation of the EasternReserveMasterPlan.
Capital works programming. Recreation & Infrastructure (SCSC)
Medium term priority.Officertime.
Investigate the feasibility of providing a bike park facility at the Winchelsea Common.
UndertaketheinvestigationaspartoftheWinchelseaCommonSiteRemediationandOpenSpaceEnhancementproject.
Environment(SCSC),Recreation (SCSC)
Medium term priority.Officertime.
UpgradetheGlobeTheatreasrequired.
Capital works programming. Recreation (SCSC) Ongoing.
Review the likely need for a future “EmergencyServicesHub”andlocational requirements.
Consult with the relevant authorities as appropriate. Strategic Planning (SCSC)
Medium term priority.Officertime.
Review commercial and industrial land future needs in order to plan for additional land if required.
Supply, demand and locational analysis.
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Tourism and events hub
Schoolsprecinct
LARGER LOTS
Possible extensionto health facilities
Long Term Future
Residential Growth
Possibleemployment
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Medium TermResidential Growth
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Beyond 10 Year plan
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Implementation – Beyond 10 Years Plan
20 Years-30 Years+Population 3,850 (20y) – up to 5.8% annual growth 10,000 (35y) – up to 7.1% annual growth
Residential land 980 new lots 3,650newlots
Identify land to the south east of Winchelsea as the highest priority for longer term future residential development (Stage 1).Identify land to the east of Winchelsea, south of the railway line as a lower priority option for longer term future residential development (Stage 2).Identify land north east of Winchelsea as a lower priority option for longer term future residential development (Stage 3).ConsiderincreaseddensityattheCollinsStreetLowDensityResidentialEstateonlyifinitiatedbylandowners and with majority landowner support.
Commercial land InvestigatetheneedandfeasibilityofexpandingthetowncentrealongHesseStreet(westside).Identify land on Austin Street as a “possible commercial activity centre” (neighbourhood activity centre approx.5,000-8,000sqm).Priortorezoningadditionallandforcommercialdevelopment,prepareacommercialtradeanalysistodeterminelongertermfloorspacerequirements.
Industrial land Investigate the possibility of developing a new employment precinct north of the railway line, in the Cressy Road area. Identify this land on the Beyond 10 Years Plan.
Community infrastructure ConsiderexpandinghealthandagedcarefacilitiesacrossGosneyStreetinthelongertermiftheprimaryschool relocates at some time in the future.Subject to community interest, support investigations into the redevelopment of the train station and its possible use as an art space.Investigatetheneedfornewand/orupgradedfacilitiesfortheHistoricalSociety,CommunityHouse,SeniorCitizensandapermanentlibrary–whichcouldbelocatedinaCommunityServiceHub.
Physical infrastructure In consultation with Vic Roads, investigate the feasibility of a heavy vehicle bypass (ring road).
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Want to know more?ThisbrochureprovidesaSUMMARYONLYofthemajorrecommendations in the Growing Winchelsea draft report. The full document can be viewed at the following locations:
• Website: www.growingwinchelsea.com.au
• Winchelsea & District Community Bank, 11 Main Street, Winchelsea
• CaféLaHoot,1WillisStreet,Winchelsea
• Surf Coast Shire Council, 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay
Oryoucancontacttheprojectteam:
Call us on: 52610600
Email us at: [email protected]
Write to us at: GrowingWinchelsea,C/-SallyConway– ProjectManager,POBox350,Torquay, Victoria, 3228
Councilofficerswillbeavailabletospeaktoyoubyappointment on the following dates in Winchelsea (Winchelsea Community House):
Tuesday 10 March 2015: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Thursday 12 March 2015: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Please call 5261 0535 to make an appointment. You may also arrangetospeakwithaCouncilofficeratothertimesduringbusinesshoursattheMunicipalOfficesinTorquay.
Want to make a submission?We welcome your feedback on the draft Growing Winchelsea report.
The closing date for submissions is 5.00pm, Friday 27 March 2015.
Submissions must be sent to:
Growing WinchelseaC/-SallyConway–ProjectManagerSurf Coast Shire CouncilPOBox350,TorquayVIC3228
Oremailedto [email protected] and marked ‘Growing Winchelsea’.
Please be aware that all submissions received will be available to the public.
What happens next?After the closing date for submissions Council will review all submissions and decide whether to adopt the Growing Winchelsea report, with or without changes.
If adopted, Council will then proceed with implementation of therecommendationsoutlinedinthereport.Anyrezoningof land will require the preparation of a Planning Scheme Amendment, which by law requires a separate round of public consultation and is ultimately subject to approval from the Minister for Planning.Growing Winchelsea
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Michael Nolan to speak at the Uniting ChurchJohn Bumford
Church NewsSt John’sMarg Bushell
Father Herman returned from his homeland the Philippines; he then celebrated Mass with us on Saturday evening, before he prepares to travel to the Holy Land next week. We wish Father Herman a safe journey on his travels.
Ash Wednesday: Father Gambin will be with us on Wednesday to celebrate the beginning of Lent, when we will have Mass at St John’s commencing at 5pm.
The children preparing for their sacraments are invited to come along to celebrate Mass with Father Gambin.
Please contact the parish Office on 52861230 or Julie on 52672447, Anna at 52672548, or myself at 52672144 if you have any children who you would like to participate in our Sacramental program. We have training for the children on Wednesday, after school, accept for this coming week.
Plans are in place during Lent to have weekly Stations of the Cross in our church at 7pm on Wednesday, date TBA.
World Day of Pray will be held at 2pm on Friday 6th March, at St John the Baptist in Winchelsea. Cuppa afterwards.
St John’s Catholic Ladies Guild Luncheon will be held on Tuesday the 19th of May this year, please note the change of day to a Tuesday.
Dianne Ritchie can be reached at the parish office on 52681230 if you have any inquiries.
Marg Bushell
Parents: If you would like your child to participate in the Special Religious Instruction (SRI) – Christianity classes at Winchelsea Primary, then the Winchelsea Inter Church Committee is willing to pay for the cost of the children’s books etc.
St ThomasRev’d Wendy Gravolin
Ash Wednesday February 18th. 1pm. The inter-church prayer meeting will continue to meet at the Uniting church for February everyone is welcome to come or you may like to ask us to pray for you or a member of your family. Such requests will be treated with confidentiality and respect.
Ash Wednesday service 7pm in the home of Jenny Bowker at 70 Lauders Lane Winchelsea this will be a simple service followed by our first Bible study on the New Testament book of Colossians chapter 1:1-14 at 7:30 pm. People are welcome to attend the service and study or just the service or study, transport is available, just ring the vicar.
Sunday 22nd Our All age family service is at 9am. As always all are welcome.
Monday 23rd of Feb “mainly music” in the hall at 10am.
Tuesday 24th 7:30 pm Winchelsea Refugee Support Group meeting.
Wendy can be contacted on 52672042 for more information on any of the above or to arrange a pastoral visit.
New service times: From April the 12th, the week after
Easter Sunday services at St Thomas will move to a 10am time slot each week including the fifth Sundays of each month. We hope this new time will make it easier for all age groups including families to gather together and worship God at church and still feel like they get a relaxing start to their Sunday!
UnitingJohn BumfordInter-church Prayer Meeting – Wednesday February 18th at 1.00pm in the Uniting Church hall.
Uniting Care – Thursday February 19th – 10.00-12.30
Music Group practise – Thursday February 19th at 7.00pm in the hall.
Nursing Home service – Friday February 20th at 11.00am.
Bible Study – Friday February 20th at 2.00pm in the hall.
Worship on Sunday February 15th at 9.30am – Michael Nolan (Director – Wesley Life Enrichment Centre)
Former Catholic priest, Michael Nolan is the guest preacher at the Uniting Church this coming Sunday, 22nd. Michael has worked as the Director of the Wesley Centre for Life Enrichment since 2009, and is an active member of the Wesley Church in Geelong. As a Catholic priest for 33 years, Michael has brought a wealth of experience to the position in terms of Pastoral Care, Education and a passion for Social Justice issues. He leads this, one of the leading Counselling services in
Geelong, and has instigated many programs in support of those affected by suicide, and life threatening illnesses, and those on the margins of society.
With almost a lifetime of local living and involvement he is a loyal Cats supporter; his recreation time allows him to pursue his love of live theatre and the movies; he finds solace in meditation and loves a good book or crossword. His constant companion is “Charlie”, his toy poodle who loves to play and is a source of unconditional love and delight.
Michael is a man in touch with the
world, with time for each one he meets, and has a special way of expressing the message of the Christian gospel in gracious words, and practical action.
Michael will be the guest speaker at the Uniting Church this coming Sunday, 22nd at 9.30am. All welcome.
Michael Nolan (photo provided from Wesley
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Sat 14/2/15 - Stabelford - 3rd Rd Pharmacy Trophy 1st - B Perry (10) 40 pts c/b 2nd - R Holmes (10) 40 pts 3rd - D Morgan (12) 38 c/b 4th - N Byers (32) 38 pts
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Divisions 1 and 3 played at home in very warm and humid conditions while Division 4 travelled to Colac City. Division 1 were defeated by Colac going down on all rinks, 77 shots to 126 shots. Division 3 defeated Camperdown Golf winning all rinks, 112 shots to 71 shots. Division 4 defeated Colac City 5 winning 2/3 rinks, 72 shots to 47 shots.
With just two matches remaining before the finals the ladder positions are as follows: Division 1 5th, Division 3 1st, Division 4 1st. Division 1 have two winnable games which could see them with good fortune, take up position 3 or 4. Competition between the top 4 in Division 3 is still tight however we play 2 easier opponents than some of the others on the home straight. Division 4 appear to only need to worry about Lismore, although all things can change in finals.
Last Sunday Peter and Jenny McConachy hosted a successful President’s day which was well attended by members.
The winning rink on the day was Doreen Clarke, Mike Devey and Eric Lewis.
Congratulations to Jenny McConachy who won the Ladies 21 up during the week, runner up was Una Ellis.
COMING UPSunday 15th February Men’s Championship pairs finals.
Sunday 22nd February, Invitation Mixed Fours Tournament.
Until next issue, may the bowls be with you !!!!
Bowls Clubby Kitty ‘n Jack