Olinda Pool update

The Olinda Pool may be closed for this summer, but the conversation continues about its future.
Chandler ward councillor Jason Callanan is encouraging the community to start considering what they think that future should look like.
Later this year, Council officers will plan a number of consultation activities so you, the community, can have your say on the future of Olinda Pool.
We know that many of you are passionate about this pool, and we thank you for sharing your thoughts, stories and memories—some of which go back around 50 years.
It’s never easy for Council to make decisions about the future of a well loved community facility. However, the condition of the Olinda Pool and its facilities has always been the focus of discussions around this issue.
Stay tuned for more information in YR Local about how you can be involved in the future of the Olinda Pool.

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$$$ for development

Need a boost for your local sport or recreation club? Why not apply for a capital funding grant?
Council’s annual capital development program offers one-off grants of up to $50,000 for projects aimed at improving infrastructure at sport and recreation venues.
Check out the eligibility criteria online and get your application in by 16 May. Successful applicants will be notified in June.
Need a boost for your festival, event or community project instead? The community grant program will open in June—stay tuned for more details.
www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/grants

 

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Warburton Mountain Bike Feasibility Study

Our Recreation Services team is currently working with World Trail to potentially set up a network of mountain biking trails around the township of Warburton.
As part of this project, World Trail is seeking input from the community, especially those who are into cycling and mountain biking.

If you've got a few minutes and want to have a say, we'd love to hear from you.

We've set up an easy-to-follow survey so that you can let us know what you think. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes and your feedback will help shape the project as things develop.

You can complete the survey here.

The survey is open until 11pm on Sunday 7th July 2013.

For more information contact Ben Bainbridge, Executive Officer Recreation Services for Yarra Ranges Council on (03) 9294 6758

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Skate and BMX plan review

Do you like to “Pop an Ollie” after school? Or maybe you “grind” your way through weekends.

If that’s the way you roll, Yarra Ranges Council needs your opinion.

We are reviewing our Skate and BMX Plan and want to hear from schools, community groups, parents, users and spectators as part of its consultation process.

The revised Skate and BMX Plan will provide us  and the community with a clear direction on the future development of Skate and BMX facilities in the Yarra Ranges.

Extreme sports like skating and BMX riding are one of the fastest growing areas of recreation participation in Australia and young people in particular are passionate about it.

 

We are keen review our plans to ensure we are providing the best skate & BMX facilities we can so we are surveying people on their views. There are prizes up for grabs for participants.

Find the survey at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/SkateBMX.

Young people can also have their say at three local events these school holidays.

Council and Simply Skate have joined forces to run a mini Skate, Scooter and BMX event series;

·        Lilydale Skate Park on Friday 28 June from 3.30-5.30pm,

·        Upwey Skate Park on Tuesday 2 July from 2-4pm

·        Yarra Junction Skate Park on Friday 12 July from 1-3pm.

 For more information on the review contact Recreation on 1300 368 333.

 

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