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May 10 - 23, 2017
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Line-up ready to light up Light of Day Australia has announced the first names for its 2017 Winter Gigs line-up. Heading to Ocean Grove for the 21 and 22 July shows will be Michael Spibey of the Badloves, Dreamboogie, Gallie and a return visit from Aussie legend Mike Rudd and Spectrum. This will be the fourth annual Light of Day Australia Winter Gigs which raise funds and awareness in the fight against Parkinson’s Disease. The first artists’ announcement was made during a well-supported sponsors event held at the Driftwood Cafe. The Driftwood Cafe is one of four Ocean Grove venues hosting the Winter Gigs along with Olive Pit Deli, Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill and Maggie’s Bar. Musician and co-organiser Tony Armstrong welcomed the sponsors who got to watch a film show of last year’s event.
Paul Carrigg, Bec Mitchell, Leoh Mahney, Lynda Morrow, Phil Smurthwaite and Tony Armstong (front) were all at the Light of Day Australia launch in Ocean Grove. 167840 Picture: LIGHT OF DAY AUSTRALIA “We’ve had a great sponsors night. I’ve got to say the support of the local community in Ocean Grove, across the Bellarine and Geelong is outstanding. It’s so good to see,” he said. “We’re two to three months out and
it’s already looking very exciting.” More names will be added in the run up to the tickets sales opening early June. Last year the event sold out. In previous years artists have included saxophone player Eddie Manion from Bruce Springsteen’s E
Street Band, Anthony D’Amato from New Jersey, Chris Wilson and Diesel, Rebecca Barnard, Marshal Okell and Mark Lang from Skipping Girl Vinegar. Light of Day Australia donates the funds it raises equally to the Shake It
Up Foundation and the Light of Day Foundation. To keep up further announcements and ticket releases follow Light of Day Australia facebook or log on to the website www.lightofdayaustralia. com
New lease on life refurbishment of the Ocean Grove SLSC, which includes a major overhaul for the clubrooms and facility. Barwon Coast Committee general manager Gary McPike said: “As a publicly-owned building on Crown land it is essential that all interested parties have the opportunity to tender for this lease”. “The timing is perfect as the successful tender will have the opportunity to have input into the detailed design phase of the project, ensuring it is built to their requirements. Probity is paramount throughout the tender process, and all interested parties
will be afforded open, transparent and equitable opportunities to participate. BCCM expects the open and public tender process will deliver the best value for money outcome with direct benefits for all Victorians who use and enjoy the coast.” The tender is open now and closes on 19 May, with the outcome of the tender known by the end of May. The lease tender will be managed by BCCM, and commercial real estate agents Darcy Jarman have been engaged to undertake the marketing campaign. Architects Wood Marsh have been
engaged to complete the design work, with schematic plans and 3D renders soon to submitted to the City of Greater Geelong as part of a planning permit application. “The Ocean Grove foreshore and Surf Beach Complex provide significant economic, social, recreational and environmental values to the local community and all visitors to the site,” Mr McPike said. “Redeveloping the complex to provide increased levels of service for current and future generations is crucial and is broadly supported. It is envisaged that significant improvements will be
made to the facilities available for the lessee and patrons of the cafe facility.” The community will have the opportunity throughout May to comment on the proposed new building. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville attended the OGSLSC’s annual presentation night to congratulate lifesaving volunteers on their successful grants under the $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability (ESVS) program. “Ocean Grove life savers do an incredible job and this funding will ensure they have access to the first-rate facilities they need to keep swimmers safe,” Ms Neville said.
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The Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) has called for tenders for a new 21-year lease at the Dunes Cafe site of the Ocean Grove Surf Beach complex. The open public tender process, which is consistent with Victorian Government policy and direction, has been timed to co-incide with the planning phase for a significant upgrade to the complex, which will include a $271,877 State Government grant to Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club for the construction of a new patrol tower. This is in addition to the $2.675m the government has delivered for the