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Page 12 The Moorabool News – 28 June, 2022
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to avoid a rescue
By Lachlan Ellis The SES have repeated calls for hikers to be prepared and make sure they’re aware of the terrain they’re hiking in, after making their fifth rescue in the Lerderderg Gorge this year. Volunteers from the Bacchus Marsh SES Unit were called out to the Lerderderg Gorge at around 6 pm on Sunday 19 June, to locate two missing hikers. Unit Controller Bill Robson said it was important for hikers to be aware of hiking conditions, particularly in winter when it gets dark earlier. “The two hikers did not allow themselves enough time before dark, and did not know where they were going. Although they had water, they were not familiar with the area and were not prepared for darkness,” Mr Robson told the Moorabool News. “The pair were located on Link Track 2. This is a very steep, rocky, washed-out track. It is not for the faint-hearted. Many people don’t realise the Lerderderg Gorge is a very rugged area of bush, it’s not a walk in a suburban park.” Fortunately, the missing pair were found uninjured, around an hour after SES rescue crews arrived, and were safely escorted back to the car park area. The dedicated volunteers at the Bacchus Marsh SES Unit have been called out to assist an injured or missing person at the Lerderderg and Werribee Gorges almost every weekend in recent months. And the message is, to help lighten their workload and ensure you don’t get lost while hiking, make sure you’re prepared. Use a map, leave plenty of time, and don’t rely on your mobile device, as many longer walks don’t have phone reception.
VicSES BM unit volunteers on the search for two missing hikers in the Lerderderg Gorge. Photo – BM SES
Appointment of new Managing Director Central Highlands Water (CHW) has announced the appointment of new Managing Director, Jeff Haydon, who will commence in the role from Monday 11 July 2022. Mr Haydon has been a member of the local community over the past 15 years and is presently CHW’s General Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Operations. Prior to moving to Ballarat with his family, Mr Haydon, a qualified civil engineer who also holds a Master of Business Administration, worked for an international engineering consulting firm, as well as a Melbourne retail water business. Mr Haydon has a proven leadership style which drives a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion, supported by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) leadership skills. CHW Board Chair, Angeleen Jenkins highlighted that Mr Haydon’s appointment followed a rigorous and wideranging selection process. “Jeff has a deep understanding of our business, our culture, our customers, our stakeholders and the sector in which we operate,” she said. “He is a strong, dynamic and values-driven leader with an impressive track record of delivering consistent high-quality outcome focused performance.” Mr Haydon takes over the reins from Mr Paul O’Donohue, who has served in the position with CHW since 2012. Angeleen Jenkins, the Board of Directors Chairperson for CHW acknowledged Mr O’Donohue for his values driven leadership, exceptional governance and professional standards. “…and the pivotal role that he has played to build stakeholder goodwill,” she said. “Mr O’Donohue’s customer-centric focus and effort to be a visible leader within the 15 LGA’s we service has been exemplary.”
Jeff Haydon is the new Managing Director for CHW. Photo - CHW