Voluntary Committees of Management Newsletter Foreword Welcome to a special edition of the Voluntary Committees of Management Newsletter. This edition is dedicated to celebrating those committees that received awards for their outstanding contribution to the management of Crown land reserves. Last year’s inaugural Committee of Management Volunteer Week Awards provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase and recognise some of our committees and members. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate. On behalf of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, I would also like to thank all our committee members for your continued commitment to managing Victoria’s precious public land. We rely on your dedication and passion of the local community to keep our outdoor spaces safe, clean, accessible and looking good. This newsletter is for voluntary committees of management state wide. We love seeing your initiatives and achievements. This is your newsletter, and I encourage you to share your stories and achievements with committees across the state. Please send comments, suggestions or articles to Chris Padovani Acting Regional Director, Port Phillip Region Loch Sport Foreshore CoM manages part of the foreshore in beautiful Gippsland, where groyne replacement works have started. The Walhalla of Management, Gippsland The Walhalla Board of Management manages several Crown land reserves within the historic township of Walhalla. Walhalla Mechanics Institute These include the following tourist draw-cards; the Walhalla Long Tunnel Extended Mine, the Chinese Gardens, the heritage listed buildings of the Walhalla Post Office, and the Mechanics Institute. Walhalla Post Office Congratulations to John Buchecker of the Walhalla Board of Management for receiving an award at the inaugural Committee of Management Volunteer Week Awards. John has been a member of the Board for six years and during this time he has managed the Old Post Office, contributed to applications for grants to maintain and conserve the building, and has created and coordinated a team of volunteers to open the building to the public.
Southern Rail Trail, Gippsland Public use of the popular Great Southern Rail Trail in Gippsland has been made safer thanks to the recent lopping and removal of dangerous trees. In partnership with the Great Southern Rail Trail CoM recently organised an extensive audit of potentially hazardous trees along the trail. Great Southern Rail Trail Neville Pulham, committee chairperson said: “We appreciate the support given to our volunteer committee by DELWP.” Congratulations are also in order for Neville who received his award in the recent CoM Volunteer Week awards. AWARD WINNING VOLUNTEERS: Barwon South West Region Dunkeld Community Centre Mary-Ann Brown, Heather Macgugan, Doug Fleming, John Prust, Nikki Parker, Christina Manolas, Marcia Macgugan Hawksdale Racecourse and Reserve Anne-Maree Huglin, Maxine Keane, Kate Julius, Jenny Ryan Kirkstall Recreation Reserve Rochelle Hine, Sharon Wohlers, Leah Brown, Debbie Lenehan, Brian Lenehan, Daryl Brown, Mark Shanley, Tim Mahoney, Gerard Kearney Wallacedale Public Hall John Whyte, Barabara Hinchliffe Woolsthorpe Hall Kathryn Anne Ewenson, David Richardson, Denis Richardson, Margaret Richardson, Kim Williams, Karen Mahony Yeodene Hall William Phillips Grampians Region Dooen Public Hall Kola Kennedy, Maxwell Johns Dooen Recreation Reserve Laurence Pearson Garibaldi Hall Steve Hodgetts Gordon Public Park Mary-Teresa Ritchie, Sophie Benkemoun, Adam Frazer, Therese Winter, Lisa Ferguson Maude Recreation Reserve Lexie Stray Yendon Recreation Reserve Kay Paton Loddon Mallee Region Castlemaine Historical Society Inc. Carol Dorman, Walter Dunstan, Warwick Anderson, John Starr, Ken Gifkins, Elizabeth Day, Alleyne Hockley, Ian Hockley, Clive Willman, David Major, Peter Benson, Mary O'Toole, Ross Williams, Graeme Day Echuca Historical Society Inc. Heather Rendle, Jan Hollingsworth, Margaret Hart, Diedre Coombs, Mesh Thomson, Dorothy Hamond Fryerstown Community Reserve Committee
name Purpose Amount Key dates Website Melbourne Heritage Restoration Fund and Yarra Heritage Restoration Fund Restoration works to places of identified historical significance under a heritage overlay in the City of Melbourne. Restoration works to places of identified historical significance under a heritage overlay in the City of Yarra. Assessed on case by case basis 26 July 2016 25 October 2016 Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program Supports communities in Victoria to ensure local war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour are restored to their origin al condition or improved to reflect the service history of the local community. Up to $20,000 Ongoing Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program Restore/ improve war memorials, honour rolls, avenues of honour Up to $20,000 Ongoing Community Sports Infrastructure Fund To help provide high-quality, accessible community and recreation facilities across Victoria Up to $100,000 Ongoing Melbourne Water Corridors of green funding To improve river health through the corridors of green program. Up to $20,000 Ongoing Public Safety on Public Land – Major Projects To improve public safety on public land through projects such as reconstruction or reinforcement of structures, demolition of major structures, decontamination, control visitor access, or tree risk projects. $20,000 and more Contact your local DELWP representative Applications must be made through your local DELWP representative.