{"id":33359,"date":"2020-07-13T11:22:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T01:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=33359"},"modified":"2020-07-13T11:32:33","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T01:32:33","slug":"councillor-column-ron-nelson-july-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/councillor-column-ron-nelson-july-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Councillor Column: Ron Nelson from the City of Greater Geelong, July 9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recovery<\/strong>
\nWITH the spike in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne recently, I\u2019ll admit it can be difficult at times to keep morale up and continue looking positively to the future.
\nOur region has been hit hard by the pandemic and we\u2019re not out of the woods just yet, but our people are resilient and innovative. We will get through this together.
\nThe council group is fully aware of the challenges the community\u2019s facing and has responded with a \u2018recovery budget\u2019 worth more than $560 million.
\nThe 2020-21 Budget is strategically focused on propelling the region\u2019s economic and social recovery from the pandemic.
\nWe\u2019re investing more than $160 million in a capital works program that will support local employment and direct investment to our fantastic part of the world.
\nCouncil\u2019s got quite a bit in store for Armstrong Creek, including $595,000 to build and fit out a community shed and garden.
\nThis shed will become home to a range of community groups including the Grovedale Men\u2019s Shed, which has about 30 members and has moved around over a number of years in search of a permanent home.
\nThis men\u2019s shed does so much in the way of offering connection, a place to get your hands dirty and the opportunity to learn new skills.
\nThere\u2019s been quite a bit of interest among residents in having a community garden, so we thought the shed site would be the perfect spot.
\nBeing chair of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation Board, I\u2019m particularly excited about a $300,000 allocation for an Armstrong Creek Town Centre Library and Learning Hub.
\nFor those of you who have kids at Geelong Lutheran College, you\u2019ll be pleased to read that we\u2019re spending half a million dollars on footpath, kerb and channel works on Burvilles Road, from the school to the Surf Coast Highway.
\nAs part of efforts to drive recovery, council\u2019s also put together a $5.2 million medium to long-term COVID-19 support package.
\nThis is in addition to the $5.6 million in immediate relief we\u2019ve already announced.
\nThe new package includes $490,000 towards skills and training, employment opportunities and grants for the struggling heritage, arts and culture sector.
\nIf you\u2019re part of a community group, I encourage you to check out the $250,000 in grants on offer, to help groups get their venues and programs up and running again.
\nThe grants process opens on 17 July, so make sure to head to geelongaustralia.com.au\/grants<\/a> to apply.
\nThe COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy is being continued as well. Businesses and individuals doing it tough can phone 5272 5272 or email hardship@geelongcity.vic.gov.au<\/strong> to discuss their options.
\nGiven so many are struggling with income loss in our region, the council group decided to freeze our allowances until the end of our term in late October, as a show of respect.
\nTo learn more about the projects that have been earmarked for the Kardinia Ward and support measures, head to geelongaustralia.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Honouring a legend<\/strong>
\nMany current and former Belmont residents are all too aware of Bob Price\u2019s contribution to Morris Reserve (corner of Morris Street and The Avenue).
\nThe 92-year-old is well-loved in the neighbourhood for taking it upon himself to mow the grass at the park, clean up graffiti and rubbish and keep the City informed about repairs that are needed.
\nHe\u2019s done this over a whopping 65 years, meaning many locals affectionately call the reserve \u2018Bob\u2019s Park\u2019.
\nTo thank him for his unwavering community service, the City\u2019s planted a Norfolk Island Pine in the centre of the reserve, with a permanent sign recognising his efforts.
\nThis came about thanks to a submission from resident Barbara Jehu calling for this local legend to be honoured. There were also many letters of support for Bob and a petition.
\nI feel really grateful to have recently had the opportunity to meet the man himself and Barbara for an unveiling of the tree and sign, with my fellow Kardinia Ward councillors Bruce Harwood and Pat Murnane.
\nIt was really quite special to meet such a selfless bloke who has made this reserve an even more special place to visit.
\nThanks Bob for your efforts over the years, we really appreciate everything you\u2019ve done for the community. Well done!
\nAnd finally, if you have any questions, concerns or topics of interest to discuss, please call or email me directly on 0429 531 875 or rnelson@geelongcity.vic.gov.au<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Cr Ron Nelson<\/strong>
\nKardinia Ward, City of Greater Geelong<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Recovery WITH the spike in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne recently, I\u2019ll admit it can be difficult at times to keep morale up and continue looking positively to the future. Our region has been hit hard by the pandemic and we\u2019re not out of the woods just yet, but our people are resilient and innovative. We […]<\/p>\n

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