It has been an exciting to this Council’s term for all Blue Lake residents. A $950,000 grant to assist in the redevelopment of the Civic Drive Precinct was announced. This Growing Suburbs Grant, along with a Council contribution of $335,000, is the culmination of years of consultation with local residents and advocacy from Friends of Apollo Parkways. It demonstrates that perseverance pays. This piece of work is a first step to finally improve the loss of public open space at Civic Drive. The Concept Plan can be viewed on Council’s website suffice to say it includes play spaces, fitness stations, – connected footpaths, upgraded landscaping and more. The major project momentum continues with the start of the Masterplan for the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre. A new direction and expansion of this now iconic stadium is finally on the agenda. Councillor John Dumaresq 0439 556 733 Edendale Ward It’s been a busy start to the Council year. In Edendale Ward works will soon take place to improve the bridge in Diamond Street and plans are continuing to be developed for the Eltham North Pavilion and the Eltham Central Pavilion. It was great to see Edendale Farm receive $500,000 from the Growing Suburbs Fund. Along with $300,000 commitment from Council this means there will be a children’s sensory garden, upgraded teaching facilities and nursery infrastructure, permanent kiosk, nursery point of sale and retail area, additional public toilets, and further improved access to the site. Keeping Nillumbik active is an aim of Council and we continue work on upgrades to the Diamond Creek Trail and the Eltham Leisure Centre Aquatic facilities. I look forward to 2017 and I trust Nillumbik will have a great year and will be an active, engaged and inclusive community. Councillor Peter Perkins 0437 455 064 Ellis Ward As the only Councillor to return to elected office, I will continue to advocate for Diamond residents to improve our township, services and facilities.
It has been an exciting to this Council’s term for all Blue Lake residents. A $950,000 grant to assist in the redevelopment of the Civic Drive Precinct was announced. This Growing Suburbs Grant, along with a Council contribution of $335,000, is the culmination of years of consultation with local residents and advocacy from Friends of Apollo Parkways. It demonstrates that perseverance pays. This piece of work is a first step to finally improve the loss of public open space at Civic Drive. The Concept Plan can be viewed on Council’s website – suffice to say it includes play spaces, fitness stations, connected footpaths, upgraded landscaping and more. The major project momentum continues with the start of the Masterplan for the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre. A new direction and expansion of this now iconic stadium is finally on the agenda. Councillor John Dumaresq 0439 556 733 Edendale Ward It’s been a busy start to the Council year. In Edendale Ward works will soon take place to improve the bridge in Diamond Street and plans are continuing to be developed for the Eltham North Pavilion and the Eltham Central Pavilion. It was great to see Edendale Farm receive $500,000 from the Growing Suburbs Fund. Along with $300,000 commitment from Council this means there will be a children’s sensory garden, upgraded teaching facilities and nursery infrastructure, permanent kiosk, nursery point of sale and retail area, additional public toilets, and further improved access to the site. Keeping Nillumbik active is an aim of Council and we continue work on upgrades to the Diamond Creek Trail and the Eltham Leisure Centre Aquatic facilities. I look forward to 2017 and I trust Nillumbik will have a great year and will be an active, engaged and inclusive community. Councillor Peter Perkins 0437 455 064 Ellis Ward As the only Councillor to return to elected office, I will continue to advocate for Diamond residents to improve our township, services and facilities.
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