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Armstrong Creek community\u00a0<\/strong>facilities taking shape<\/strong>
\nWith Armstrong Creek continuing to expand, Council is well aware of the need to provide great facilities for the growing community.<\/p>\n

Two excellent projects in Armstrong Creek East are making fast progress.<\/p>\n

The area\u2019s first sports pavilion is on track to be finished by November, with the slab now poured and framing to be all done in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

This is a $3.6 million building featuring social rooms, community meeting spaces and three sets of gender neutral changerooms.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll sit beside a reserve with two ovals, two floodlit netball courts and cricket nets.<\/p>\n

Likewise, the $17 million children\u2019s and community centre is moving along well.<\/p>\n

During July builders will finish installing the roof on the northern section of the building, and start framing and roofing in the south section.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s due to open by January next year, providing day care for up to 92 children and a kindergarten for 99, along with community spaces, a parents\u2019 lounge and an outdoor playground.<\/p>\n

New look for old Ocean Grove\u00a0<\/strong>favourite<\/strong>
\nKingston Park has been a place of happy memories for many children in Ocean Grove over the years.<\/p>\n

Council has set aside $200,000 in this year\u2019s budget to give the much loved playground a major facelift, with the state government providing another $100,000.<\/p>\n

The draft plans are quite exciting \u2013 it\u2019s going to be a space for kids of all ages to really explore and challenge themselves.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be holding a community session in Ocean Grove in the near future where you can view the plans and give feedback. Keep an eye out for details.<\/p>\n

Building a smart city<\/strong>
\nOne of the 11 key strategies in the four-year Council Plan we\u2019ve just finalised is to deliver innovative finances and technology for the region.<\/p>\n

The technology aspect is really exciting and will stretch across a variety of areas.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re about to install a range of smart sensors, which will help us save money and deliver better service to the community.<\/p>\n

For example, they\u2019ll tell us when our public bins are full, allowing us to empty them more quickly. Sensors in park lighting will tell us when no-one\u2019s around, meaning we can dim the lights and save energy.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also working with the state government on a major initiative that would see free WiFi in public spaces.<\/p>\n

While the deal isn\u2019t finalised yet, once in place it will be a valuable resource for workers, visitors, tourists and the general community. Stay tuned.<\/p>\n

New home for City staff<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m part of a committee that\u2019s exploring the best future office options for the City of Greater Geelong\u2019s staff.<\/p>\n

At the moment, City staff are spread around 10 different locations in the Geelong CBD, and we believe it\u2019s important to bring everyone together under the one roof.<\/p>\n

This will lead to big cost savings and allow for better collaboration between different departments \u2013 ultimately for the benefit of Geelong ratepayers.<\/p>\n

The options are to construct our own building, or lease one from a developer.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be presenting a report to Council at the end of July seeking endorsement for our recommendations.<\/p>\n

Celebrating Aboriginal women<\/strong>
\nThis week is NAIDOC Week, and Council is joining the nation-wide celebrations by putting on a public arts project called \u2018Streetface\u2019. It features 40 pictures displayed on 18 different buildings around the region.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme is \u2018Because of her, we can!\u2019 so the pictures are of local Aboriginal women who have made valuable contributions to our community.<\/p>\n

Nearby venues include the Ocean Grove library, Grovedale Neighbourhood House (45 Heyers Road) and Narana Cultural Centre (410 Surf Coast Highway, Grovedale).<\/p>\n

I encourage you to go and have a look.<\/p>\n

Grovedale Tigers score\u00a0<\/strong>funding win<\/strong>
\nIt was great to see the state government announce it will add $100,000 to Council\u2019s $260,000 allocation for a much needed upgrade of Burdoo Reserve, home of the Grovedale football, netball and cricket clubs.<\/p>\n

This will see the construction of new gender neutral changerooms at the venue, helping to cater for the club\u2019s expanding base of female footballers.<\/p>\n

The growing participation in women\u2019s sport is a wonderful thing for the health of our community, and Council wants to make sure our local facilities are of a high standard and offer a welcoming environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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