Drysdale still in the top 10 most dangerous roads for cyclists

Two roads in Drysdale are still ranked in the top ten roads most dangerous for cyclists on the Bellarine Peninsula.

The two roads are Murradoc Road and High Street in Drysdale.

The Geelong Advertiser published online an article entitled: "Our dangerous roads", by Tom Bennett, on January 15th, 2012.

The article details that a report has been prepared by the Bicycle Infrastructure Group called "Priorty Hazard Road Works" (Can't find a copy online).

The report identifies Murradoc Road in Drysdale requiring work to the value of $1,660,000 to make the road safer for cyclists.

Also High Street in Drysdale was identified in need or works to the value of $625,000.

Previously, Bike Safe Victoria in 2010 had identified Murradoc Road in Drysdale as hazardous to cyclists.  Then a cyclist was killed on January 2, 2011 on this stretch of road identified in serious need of dedicated bicycle lanes.

The Geelong Advertiser also reported on 16 December 2011 in an article entitled "Cycle of Support" that the Coroners Court of Victoria  had confirmed an investigation into the death of this cyclist had been broadened to include a wider review of cycling safety in the Geelong region. At that time no hearing date had been set.

On the 13th of April 2011 I received a letter from the Minister for Roads the Hon Terry Mulder MP. He too advised that a multi agency Bicycle Infrastructure Group had been formed "to consider issues associated with longer distance training and commuter cycling across municipal boundaries on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast. The group has undertaken detailed scoping of proposals for the top ten sites considered to need improvements to bicycle infrastructure by the local Bike Safe Group.  A proposal to upgrade Murradoc Road was included as part of these proposals. Proposals for improvement projects must be considered and prioritised on a statewide basis. The proposal to upgrade Murradoc Road will be considered in this context..."

So still, we wait.

2012 Kids Fund Run with Thomas the Tank - Drysdale

On Sunday 11 March 2012, there will be a kids fun run organised by the Rotary Club Highton Kardinia Inc. 

Kids aged up to 12yo run (not race) against Thomas the Tank Engine.

The fun starts at 9.30am at the Drysdale railway Station and finishes at 1.30pm. There is free parking, picnic areas and a playground.

There will also be,Toublesome Truck rides, jumping castle, chair-o-plane, animal farm, roving magic, face painting, circus workshops, painting and colouring in, a maze….and much more

Also displays from the Police, SES, VicRoads and the Fire Brigade, along with food and drink stalls.

For more information visit www.thomasfunrun.com

A strict limit of 700 runners will be applied across all the runs. 

Early Bird Registrations are $10 per child, and close 4 March. Registrations After 4 March: $15 for first child, $12 for second child, $10 for third and subsequent children.

Enquiries 0412 211 653 or email: kidsfunrun@gmail.com

Drysdale house prices rise nearly 21%

The Geelong Advertiser yesterday (Saturday 7 Jan 2012 - page 5) published information from RPData on the median prices of housing on the Bellarine Peninsula.

"In Drysdale, the median price growth was a 20.9 per cent, while 68 houses were sold with a median sales price of $433,750..."

Houses in Portarlington also rose 12.2% with a median price of $415,000, and units rose 26.9% with a median price of $368,000.

These figures are for the 12 months to September 2011.

Drysdale Classic Car Show Sunday

The AutoPro Classic Car Show and Family Day will be held in Drysdale this coming Sunday.

Come to the Drysdale Recreation Reserve on Sunday (8 Jan) from 10am - 3pm.

There will be MGs, Morris Minors, Chryslers, Holdens, Corvettes, Falcons and Mustangs on display.

The event is being sponsored by Drysdale AutoPro and being run by the Drysdale Cricket Club.  There will also be a jumping castle and musical performances.

Drysdale Secondhand Book Sale tomorrow

Tomorrow, St James' Church in Collins Street Drysdale will be having day one of their two day sale starting at 9am.

Proceeds will go towards the rebuilding of the Church hall.

The annual second hand book sale will run from Saturday 7 Jan til Sunday 8 Jan. Specific times are:

Saturday  9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm.

There will be a range of old and new books, fiction and non fiction, hard covers, paperbacks and large print books.

Also special interest magazines covering hobbies, collecting,  home, fashion, cookery and gardening, comics and old sheet music.

Entry is free. Refreshments will be available. Be early !