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SURF Coast Shire council has dangled a major carrot in front of candidates for upcoming elections by rousing community support for its planned Surf Coast Cultural Centre.<\/p>\n

Sports facility upgrades and big-money community centre projects are also high on the council’s funding wishlist as the region approaches a busy voting cycle.<\/p>\n

The council reinforced its priority advocacy projects at its March meeting, with an officer’s report noting the upcoming period was crucial in the council’s efforts to attract major funding with a federal election looming in May and a state ballot slated for November.<\/p>\n

The SCCC topped the list of council wants, as a project it said would turbocharge the Great Ocean Road region tourism sector’s recovery from COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Modelling predicts a windfall of $173 million in direct and indirect economic impact and 750 long-term jobs when the grand plan is realised.<\/p>\n

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A $36.8 million first stage has an $8 million council commitment, with the shire pursuing a further $29 million between Canberra and Spring Street to kick off construction.<\/p>\n

The first stage, which the council believed could start in 2024, would include an expanded surf museum and a host of locally significant arts, culture and tourism facilities, including the redeveloped Multi Arts Centre at Beach Road.<\/p><\/div>\n

\nSurf Coast mayor Libby Stapleton urged residents to contact their local politicians and drum up support for the marquee project.<\/div>\n
\n“Community support will be key for us securing funding for this exciting project, which will have far-reaching impact benefiting generations,” Cr Stapleton said.<\/div>\n
\n“With a federal election on the way we are asking people to let MPs, Ministers and candidates know how much the Surf Coast Cultural Centre will mean for our community.”<\/div>\n
\nThe centre is the largest fish in a pond packed full of projects that council officers believe could be of “high interest” to spend-happy candidates before voters head to the polls.<\/div>\n
\nThe council report earmarked $7.6 million worth of sports upgrades, including a $3.5 million synthetic sports facility for Torquay Hockey Club and other local groups, $1.4 million for female change rooms for Torquay’s Spring Creek Reserve and a $2.7 million second stage of a pavilion extension at Banyul-Warri Fields.<\/div>\n
\nThe shire also outlined at least $12 million of asset renewal that could do with a funding boost; including up to $3 million for Deans Marsh Community Hall, more than $2 million for a Spring Creek Reserve Oval upgrade, and at least $4 million for a Winchelsea Pool revamp.<\/div>\n
\nThe council is also seeking $3.8 million to build a new bridge at Pollocksford Road, Gnawarre, to protect the existing crossing that received heritage protection earlier this year.<\/div>\n
\nMeanwhile, the council will continue calls for Canberra to scrap a requirement that it hosts citizenship ceremonies on January 26 each year, following a decision from last year to recognise the day as one of mourning for First Nations people.<\/div>\n
\nIt will also maintain its stance against offshore resource exploration in areas that pose a threat to the Surf Coast.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SURF Coast Shire council has dangled a major carrot in front of candidates for upcoming elections by rousing community support for its planned Surf Coast Cultural Centre. Sports facility upgrades and big-money community centre projects are also high on the council’s funding wishlist as the region approaches a busy voting cycle. The council reinforced its […]<\/p>\n

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