{"id":117712,"date":"2023-09-22T13:43:24","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T03:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=117712"},"modified":"2023-09-22T14:01:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T04:01:16","slug":"committee-for-lorne-who-should-have-jurisdiction-within-a-town-boundary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/committee-for-lorne-who-should-have-jurisdiction-within-a-town-boundary\/","title":{"rendered":"Committee for Lorne: Who should have jurisdiction within a town boundary?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It troubles me to watch the creeping purview of unelected bureaucracy across and into the defined boundaries of our Surf Coast towns and villages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some in Lorne may have seen the article in the Surf Coast Times [Page 7: 1\/9\/23] titled “COAST CHANGE: GORCAPA starts land transfer process at Anglesea” \u2014 though the same ‘land transfer’ [some may read ‘land grab’ is occurring at Aireys Inlet.\u00a0 In part, the text reads:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Anglesea and Aireys Inlet will be the first Great Ocean Road communities to have their community assets transferred to the region’s new public land manager, with public consultation on the changes underway.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has begun meeting with affected community groups and will consult more broadly with residents starting this weekend.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Anglesea stakeholders have convened a series of meetings in recent weeks amid concerns about how the change will impact their usual events and activities.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Authority insists users will not experience any change to the way they use the affected areas.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The CEO of GORCAPA, Jodie Sizer, said this week that “… the authority looked forward to continuing engagement in the coming weeks.\u00a0 We are committed to working closely with the community and stakeholders to understand their current interests and future aspirations for the area.\u00a0 The Anglesea and Aireys Inlet communities are passionate about the future of their local area management and have been generous with their time and shared knowledge.\u00a0 We look forward to continuing these important conversations and building trusted relationships to ensure we best deliver on our purpose to care for, protect and manage the coast and parks along the full length of the Great Ocean Road.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The transfer will include land presently managed by Surf Coast Shire and other state government agencies, primarily the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.\u00a0 Anglesea community facilities affected by the change include the town’s Tennis Club, Bowling Club, Men’s Shed, Lions Park, Visitor Information Centre, Moonah Park Playground and Loveridge Lookout.\u00a0 Aireys Inlet Recreation Reserve and Bushland Reserve will also change hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The authority will have responsibility for the coast and parks along the full length of the Great Ocean by November 2025.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Chair of the recent community meetings, Peter Doyle, said this week that “… local residents wanted to broker a transparent transfer process.\u00a0 There’s a real need and desire for all our communities to have an open and trusting relationship with GORCAPA.\u00a0 We want a relationship that works.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The problems with reports like this lie in the subtexts \u2014 the things that are not said or the spin that lurks in the palliative language … often on both sides.\u00a0 As one side seeks to calm and stupefy, the other tries not to make waves that might make things worse than they may already be.<\/span><\/p>\n

“… look[ing] forward to continuing engagement” \u2014 often means \u2014 “… as the decisions are made, all we now have to do is wait till the community noise dies down”.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

“… the Authority insists users will not experience any change to the way they use the affected areas” <\/span><\/i>\u2014 can disguise the intent for licences, fees, and other bureaucratic overlays to be imposed.<\/span><\/p>\n

“… <\/span>we are committed to working closely with the community and stakeholders to understand their current interests and future aspirations” \u2014 <\/span><\/i>is administrative code for ‘hold a community meeting [or two] to allow the steam to diffuse, then proceed as previously planned.’<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, while the community’s response: “… <\/span>there’s a real need and a real desire for all our communities to be in an open and trusting relationship with GORCAPA.\u00a0 We want a relationship that works” <\/span><\/i>\u2014 is correct and looks good on paper, it is too often said in na\u00efve hope and its ‘sense of cooperation’ too often fails the ‘pub test’ when put into practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps mistakenly, I had always thought that a town boundary meant the area contained <\/span>within<\/span> was the responsibility of its <\/span>elected<\/span> town representatives \u2014 in our surf coast towns, our elected councillors at the Surf Coast Shire Council.\u00a0 Suddenly, we find an <\/span>unelected<\/span> and overarching government body muscling in to <\/span>take control<\/span> of the coast, beaches, and beach-oriented recreational areas within the municipal boundaries of each of our towns … our most-loved places!\u00a0 To my simple mind, that is wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are reassured that this is all just fine \u2014 but it’s not \u2014 for our elected representatives no longer have any say in managing these spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

‘It’ll<\/span> be just fine’<\/span><\/i>, they tell us, <\/span>‘it will provide uniformity along the coast.’<\/span><\/i>\u00a0 But isn’t the individuality of each town and its landscape the whole charm of the coast?<\/span><\/p>\n

Take Lorne as an example.\u00a0 Note there is a ‘town boundary’ [see enclosed map and note the dotted perimeter line].\u00a0 In most minds, this would generally indicate the area of prime responsibility for its local council [in Lorne’s case, the Surf Coast Shire].\u00a0 Contained within this indicative area are public open spaces, recreation reserves, and other amenities that, in any other jurisdiction, might also reasonably be expected to be managed by the local elected council.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But now we have a mishmash of responsibilities.\u00a0 What is under the Shire [and councillor] responsibility, and what falls to GORCAPA?\u00a0 As one bizarre example, townsfolk in Lorne will have noted the new footbridge ~5m downstream of the Erskine River bridge.\u00a0 It has recently been replaced [at significant cost] under the Surf Coast Shire’s ten-year asset management renewal program.\u00a0 But the older footbridge ~5m upstream now falls under the management of GORCAPA.\u00a0 Go figure!<\/span><\/p>\n

In my view \u2014 shared, I know, by some \u2014 any land and its content that falls within a town boundary should be the bailiwick of its town council.\u00a0 Divided responsibilities never end well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I believe Lorne and Apollo Bay are next on GORCAPA’s list for ‘land transfer’ [read ‘land grab’] in mid-2024.\u00a0 Some may find that a few of the assets on its list and that it seeks to control may disturb \u2014 and in at least one case, totally mystify.\u00a0 GORCAPA should at least give early warning of its intentions.\u00a0 To do otherwise is to treat the town with contempt.<\/span><\/p>\n

John Agar<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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A word from the Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hello<\/span><\/p>\n

Last week we had the second of our housing webinars hosted by Friends of Lorne where we heard about the establishment of a community land trust in coastal Queensland to address their affordable housing shortage.\u00a0 While we commend their efforts in dealing with the financial and regulatory challenges they faced, the parameters we face in Lorne (numbers, cost and time) are very different and will require significant imagination, effort, and co-operation with council, to achieve a meaningful result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking of our local council, a reminder that the Surf Coast Shire council is holding its regular meeting at Stribling Reserve Pavilion next Tuesday 26 September at 5pm.\u00a0 The meeting is open to the public and questions and submissions are welcome with advance notice.\u00a0 Let\u2019s give our councillors a warm and respectful welcome and let them know that we care about what happens in our town.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our local football and netball season is over with our last two football teams going down in their respective grand finals in swirly winds at Colac Central Oval.\u00a0 Our Under 18s battled bravely in a low scoring game and our Reserves took it down to the wire to lose by 3 points.\u00a0 Well done to all our netball and football players.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the curtain closes on local football, we turn our minds to cricket.\u00a0 The Lorne Cricket Club, reformed last year under the leadership of Darren Balderas, is greeting the new season with enthusiasm and welcomes new players.\u00a0 Training is on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 5pm and games are played on Saturday (mostly).\u00a0 If you are interested in playing, please contact Darren on 0418379736.<\/span><\/p>\n

A feature of this football season has been the community dinners held each Thursday night at Stribling Reserve Pavilion.\u00a0 These dinners have been a great opportunity for locals and visitors to come together to support our football and netball players, enjoy good company and very affordable and tasty meals.\u00a0 There have regularly been 70-100 at the dinners.\u00a0 Bridgette and Matt have agreed to continue the dinners through the cricket season provided there are reasonable numbers.\u00a0 Come along, support our cricketers and enjoy the camaraderie from 6pm on Thursdays.<\/span><\/p>\n

An art exhibition aptly titled \u201cWhat a Wonderful World\u201d is currently on display at Lorne Community Connect Gallery until October 1<\/span>st<\/span>.\u00a0 The exhibition features works by 13 Surf Coast artists and is well worth a visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Sunday we witnessed the danger of our beautiful ocean.\u00a0 A young man was carried unconscious from the water in front of the Surf Club.\u00a0 Thankfully, he is reported to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital.\u00a0 The result could have been different but for the extraordinary efforts of fellow surfers and passers-by to bring him to shore through a strong swell.\u00a0 A special mention to the bunch of young men who stripped off to their jocks to help in the rescue.\u00a0 Well done boys !<\/span><\/p>\n

PS – Apologies for any grammatical or punctuation errors, my editor has gone to golf!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cheers<\/span><\/p>\n

John Higgins Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lorne Ward Events Calendar – <\/strong><\/p>\n

September<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

15 \u2013 1 Oct \u2018What a Wonderful World\u2019 Exhibition<\/strong>
\nShowcasing local artists. Opening night Friday 6-7.30pm. Open daily 10-4pm at Lorne Community Connect<\/a>.<\/p>\n

October<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

19 Science Show with Professor Brains<\/strong>
\nAt Stribling Reserve Lorne 9:45am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:15am. Cost $20 per child. Bookings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

19 Bark to the Future Dog Show<\/strong>
\nAt Stribling Reserve Lorne from 1:15pm-2:15pm. Cost $20 per child \u2013 adults free. Bookings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

13,20,27 Lorne Bowls Club Community Cup<\/strong>
\n3 rounds of 2 bowls triples. Play commences 5pm. 2 games of 6 ends. Entries close Mon Sep 11. Entry forms available at secretary@lornebowlsclub.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

20 Saltwater Studio at Stribling Reserve Lorne<\/strong>
\nMonkey Movers for 1-4 years 9:30am-10:30am & Circus 10:45am-12pm. Bookings essential<\/a>.<\/p>\n

21 Musical Theatre & Pop Song Workshop<\/strong>
\nFor prep to Grade 6 from 11am-3pm. Cost $45 per child. Bookings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

26 Reptile Show with Roaming Reptiles<\/strong>
\nAt Stribling Reserve Lorne from 9:45am-10:45am & 11:15am-12:15pm. Cost $20 per child. Bookings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

26 Bark to the Future Dog Show<\/strong>
\nAt Stribling Reserve Lorne from 1:15pm-2:15pm. $20 per child \u2013 adults free. Bookings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

27 Saltwater Studio at Stribling Reserve Lorne<\/strong>
\nMonkey Movers for 1-4 years 9:30am10:30am & Circus 10:45am12pm Bookings essential: saltwaterstudio.net.au<\/a><\/p>\n

November<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

4\u00a0 Lorne Market<\/strong>
\n9-4pm More info: lornemarkets.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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