Griggs Creek Bridge opponents take petition to Planning Minister

The Bellarine Peninsula Independent reports on page 1 today (27 May 2011), that residents opposing the building of a bridge over Griggs Creek, connecting Bayshore Avenue in Clifton Springs with the Jetty Road subdivision, have taken a petition of 864 resident's signatures directly to the Minister for Planning Matthew Guy.

Opposition is on the basis of narrow streets, elderly residents and young children playing in the area.

It will be interesting to see what view the Planning Minister takes in dealing with the City of Greater Geelong on this issue.

Hopefully, common sense will prevail and residents wishes will be upheld instead of them being railroaded into having something no one wants.

St James Church Hall Restoration - Building works begun

The Bellarine Times article entitled "Church hall works under way" by David Finlayson May 24, 2011 page 5, reports that the restoration of Drysdale's heritage listed St James' Church hall has begun.

Grants have been provided by Heritage Victoria ($50,000) and also from the State government's Developing Community Infrastructure program ($235,000).

However, extra funding is required to finish the project.

Donations and sponsorship opportunities are available from:
Parish Treasurer - John Marks 5253 2322
Vicar - Father Robert Myers 5251 2571

Clifton Springs residents fear traffic surge with a new bridge over Griggs Creek

An article entitled Residents call on council to rethink controversial bridge construction, by Eleanor Woods from The Bellarine Times - Tuesday 24 May 2011 reports on page 1:

The debate on whether or not a double lane traffic and pedestrian bridge should be included in the development of land in Drysdale-Clifton Springs continues.

City of Greater Geelong has proposed the bridge over Griggs Creek, at the end of Bay Shore Avenue, be constructed as one of the Jetty Road Urban Development’s access ways.

But residents in Bay Shore Road are dismayed – pleading councillors to rethink the move.

Committee for Bellarine chairman, Graeme Smith, said residents in Bay Shore Avenue, a peaceful dead-end cul-de-sac overlooking the bay, are concerned that the bridge will transform their quiet street into a busy thoroughfare.

"The fear is that if this big bridge goes up, Bay Shore Avenue will become a very busy road. The influx of both residential and construction vehicles using this area will skyrocket," Smith said.

More information is available from The Bellarine Times.

Drysdale Sports Precinct Master Plan on Agenda for Geelong Council Tuesday Night

Below is the summary from the Geelong Council Agenda for Tuesday 24 May 2011's meeting regarding the Drysdale/Clifton Springs Sports Precinct Master Plan
The full agenda is available in pdf format (9782kb) (This document requires the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader).
DRYSDALE/CLIFTON SPRINGS SPORTS PRECINCT MASTER PLAN
Portfolio: Infrastructure, Parks & Gardens - Cr Richards

Sport & Recreation - Cr Mitchell

Source: Projects, Recreation & Central Geelong

General Manager: Dean Frost

Index Reference: Project: Drysdale/Clifton Springs Regional Cultural &

Community Hub/Drysdale Sports Precinct Master Plan

Property: ID#338688

Summary

• The Drysdale/Clifton Springs Sports Precinct Master Plan was initiated to plan for the future development of a 45 hectare vacant parcel of Council owned land located south east of the Portarlington and Grubb Road intersection. The land is adjacent to a set of community and school facilities including the Potato Shed, Bellarine Secondary College, St Ignatius College and St Thomas Primary School.
• The Master Plan recommends that this land is used to provide for the future recreational needs to Drysdale/Clifton Springs and in time will become a Subregional Sports Precinct capable of providing facilities to communities on the Bellarine Peninsula.
• The plan ensures the long-term sport and recreational aspirations of the active sport groups, schools and local residents are taken into consideration.
• The Drysdale/Clifton Springs Sports Precinct Master Plan contains staged development recommendations that will significantly enhance this undeveloped reserve and will ensure the Recreation and Open Space needs of its continued role in the Drysdale/Clifton Springs community are met.

Recommendation

That Council endorse the Drysdale/Clifton Springs Sports Precinct Master Plan.

Update: At its meeting held on 24 May, the City of Great Geelong endorsed the Drysdale/Clifton Springs Sports Precinct Master Plan.

Aldi Drysdale Planning Documents

I founds these planning documents on the Department for Planning and Community Development website today

Not sure where it is at.

Proposed ALDI Store - Drysdale: 6-26 Murradoc Road, Drysdale

An Advisory Committee was appointed by the Minister for Planning to provide advice on the suitability of the above site in Drysdale for development of a proposed Aldi store, including the appropriateness of any rezoning and/ or permit application as required.

Advisory Committee Report and permit conditions - The Advisory Committee submitted its report to the Minister on 24 June 2010.

The documents associated with the Proposed ALDI Store - Drysdale report are available.

Bellarine Equathon 2011 - at Drysdale Sunday May 29

Modern Pentathlon - Victoria invites you to participate in the BELLARINE EQUATHON to be held at Drysdale, on Sunday 29th May 2011.

To be run under the auspices of Modern Pentathlon-Victoria at the Drysdale-Leopold Pony Club Grounds, Lake Lorne, Reserve Road, Drysdale.

Entries Close: Monday 24th May 2011

An Equathon is a three-event competition consisting of:

• Swimming
• Show Jumping
• Cross-Country Running

The swimming phase will be held at the Bellarine Aquatic Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove. The running phase will be held at Drysdale Leopold Pony Club grounds at the conclusion of the Equathon Jumping rounds. The run will be over a cross-country run style course of a one-kilometre loop, marked with flags. Runners doing the longer distances will repeat the course as necessary.

This event is open to both Individuals and Teams. Individuals complete the three phases of the event. Teams may comprise 2 or 3 people who do one or two phases each.

Modern Pentathlon Victoria will provide prizes. Medallions will be awarded to third place for all individuals, and all teams

Please contact Ernie Fontaine, Modern Pentathlon Victoria. esprit1@bigpond.com for a copy of the entry form and rules and conditions.

ph 03 52641730 or 0421210178

Please send entry forms to: MPV,  Ernie Fontaine, 130 Bluestone School Road, Connewarre 3227 by May 24, 2011