PUBLIC NOTICES GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA PRESENTER PETER MADDISON
NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT
NOW COMING IN EARLY 2012 Host of TV architecture show Grand Designs Australia, Peter Maddison will give a free talk on smarter home design as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Future Proofing Geelong program.
The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C127 (Part 2) to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
DATE CHANGE Please note Peter’s seminar has been shifted from Thursday 8 December 2011 as advertised in the December edition of Community Update. Instead his talk will be in early 2012 - time and date to be confirmed. SMART HOME DESIGN FOR ARMSTRONG CREEK Peter Maddison is founding principal of Maddison Architects and has a rare ability to explain complex architectural concepts in simple terms. He is also a passionate advocate for design choices that result in reduced energy bills over the life-cycle of a home. Peter’s talk will appeal to those planning to build in Armstrong Creek or anyone interested in making smarter choices when building a new home. Time and date of the Peter Maddison seminar will be advertised in City News and at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/armstrongcreek nearer to the event. To receive further information and to register your interest email us as armstrongcreek@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
AMENDMENT C127 PART 2 FLOOD OVERLAYS
Original’s in: Band booking agents Andre Trosky and Steven Nichols. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 74249
The Amendment came into operation on 24 November 2011 when the notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette. The amendment refines the extent of land affected by the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay in catchments generally located in the Little River, Point Wilson and Avalon areas, and refines the extent of land affected by the Special Building Overlay in catchments generally located in Corio, Norlane, North Shore, Rippleside, North Geelong, Bell Park, Hamlyn Heights, Herne Hill, Geelong West, Newtown, Geelong and Barwon Heads.
City’s ‘loving it live’
A copy of the amendment can be inspected at: • Department of Planning and Community Development website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection • Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm PETER ALLEN Executive Director - Statutory Planning Systems Reform Department of Planning and Community Development
HAVE YOUR SAY NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AMENDMENT AMENDMENT C220 - AUTHORISATION A02100 ALKARA AVENUE AND MILL ROAD, LARA (LARA RECREATION RESERVE) The City of Greater Geelong Council has prepared Amendment C220 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. In accordance with section 8A(3) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Minister for Planning authorised the City of Greater Geelong Council as planning authority to prepare the amendment. The land affected by the amendment is: 10 and 18 Alkara Avenue and 8-10 Mill Road Lara.This land forms part of the Lara Recreation Reserve. The amendment proposes to: Rezone the Council land from Rural Living Zone to Public Park and Recreation Zone to support the adopted Lara Recreation Reserve Master Plan. You may inspect the amendment, any supporting documents and the explanatory report at the following locations:
CORIO NORLANE STRUCTURE PLAN PUBLIC EXHIBITION In partnership with State Government we have prepared a draft structure plan for the communities of Corio and Norlane. The plan will provide a strategic planning framework and guide for investment in public and private sector works. Through consultation with the community, local agencies and organisations people have identified aspects that have the potential for positive change. These are related to housing, business and improving the look and feel of our streets. HAVE YOUR SAY If you have an interest in the future of Corio Norlane, please give us your feedback on the draft plan. The plan can be viewed at: • ‘Have a Say’ section of the City’s website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/council/yoursay • Corio Customer Service - Corio Shopping Centre, Shop 4k, 83a Purnell Road Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm • ‘Have a Say’ section of the City’s website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/council/yoursay
• Corio Library - Cnr Cox Road and Moa Street, Norlane Monday and Friday - 10.00am to 8.00pm, Tuesday to Thursday - 10.00am to 5.30pm, Saturday - 9.00am to 5.30pm
• Department of Planning and Community Development website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection
• Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
For further information call 5272 4820.
Submissions close Friday 17 February 2012.
Any person affected by the amendment may make a submission to the Planning Authority. Submissions close Monday 6 February 2012. Send submissions to: The Coordinator - Strategic Implementation unit City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220 or by e-mail to strategicplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Please be aware that all submissions received will be made publicly available for consideration as part of the planning process. Submissions can be viewed at City of Greater Geelong, Ground Floor, 131 Myers Street, Geelong until the end of two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses. Anonymous submissions will not be considered. Where do you take visitors when they come to Geelong? What makes you most proud of our city? We’d like to hear your thoughts on what makes Geelong the best place to live.
BY ERIN PEARSON ORIGINAL live music is resurgent in Geelong, according to a young pair of booking agents. Spinning Half Studio directors Steven Nichols and Andre Trosky said their bookings of five-time ARIA award winner Boy and Bear and international hip-hop star Xzibit highlighted the trend back to original acts. The resurgence was also making Geelong’s nightlife “sophisticated” as patrons became accustomed to paying about $40 a ticket, they said. Mr Nichols said he began work on bringing live music to Geelong after moving to Melbourne in search of gigs. “We were spoilt for choice at any bar any night of the week in Melbourne but when we came back here we were given nothing,” he said. “Geelong has got motivated again, though. “Six-hundred and 10 people bought tickets to see Boy and Bear on a Wednesday night and we sold 200 tickets in 24 hours to Parkway Drive and the gig isn’t even until next year! “That’s never happened before.” Mr Trosky said Geelong was developing an international reputation among musicians for its hospitality. “Before, people were thrown beer and crappy entertainment but that scene’s disappearing. “Bands are saying we have the best hospitality in the country and that’s why they come back.” Acorn Productions managing director Michael Ward said musicians loved playing in Geelong. “Ross Wilson voted Waterfront Cafe the second best venue in Australia after The Espy,” Mr Ward said. “I’m not convinced original live music has made a huge resurgence in Geelong because so many venues have neglected it for so long but I hope it will, I really do. “Geelong is an important leg on the touring list, so I’d really encourage venues to come on board and for council to open up parks and gardens for these events, which it hasn’t done in the past.”
Send submissions to: The Coordinator - Strategic Implementation unit City of Greater Geelong, P O Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220 or by e-mail to strategicplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au INFORMATION SESSIONS Local information sessions will be held in late January and February 2012. These sessions will be advertised closer to the date. If you have any questions on the draft structure plan contact: • Liz Everist, Corio Norlane Project Officer on 5272 5062 or • Peter Schembri, Strategic Planner, City of Greater Geelong on 5272 449.
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