Special Charge Projects proposed by City of Geelong for Clifton Springs (and Drysdale)

In the printed version of today's Geelong Advertiser (page 19, 27 March 2010), the City of Greater Geelong, under their Have your Say section, has published a notice proposing to declare special charges at the meeting on 8 June 2010 or a subsequent meeting to construct a main drain to service the general area of:

• Jetty Road;
• Ada Street;
• Thomas Street; and
• Central Road

in Clifton Springs (and also parts of Drysdale).

They estimate the total cost of works to be $1,492,827. Council states they may vary the special charge to recover the actual costs. This means that it might cost more than the amount specified in the notice. Amounts charged directly to property owners vary from $793 to $256,888.

The properties affected have been listed in this notice. Properties are in both Drysdale and Clifton Springs.

The only place you can view the proposed declaration and cost estimate is at the City of Greater Geelong offices at 131 Myers Street, Geelong, during office hours. It appears the Council has not placed a copy on its website at this point in time, which seems to have been its normal practice in the past for issues relating to Have your say.

Property owners affected by the special charge can object to it in writing by 5pm , 26 April 2010.

Objections will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989. Those making a submission will also have the opportunity to appear before a committee of the Council, day, time and place to be advised in the future.

Objections and submissions must be mailed to the City of Greater Geelong, Engineering Design Unit, PO Box 104, Geelong, Vic 3220 by the specified time and date.

Further information on the proposed declaration, how to make an objection or submission, or attending the meeting is available from the Geelong Council by phoning (03) 5272 5272.

UPDATE 29 March 2010 - article in Geelong Advertiser Monday 29 March - Levy sprung on Springs. A meeting has been organised by residents affected by the special charge scheme, will be held on Wednesday 31 March at St James Church hall at 7.30pm.