Wandong to Heathcote Rail Trail

THE WANDONG TO HEATHCOTE RAIL TRAIL

The Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail (FBKRT) have requested your support. For further information contact the Convener, Garry Long on 0409 565 404 or at PO Box 578, Bendigo Vic 3552

YOUR HELP IS IMPORTANT!

The Mitchell Shire Council four year plan has listed this trail as one of its priorities. Check out the following two links -

Council Plan 2013-2017 and Advocacy Priorities

On 22 October 2012 the North Central Review News published an excellent article that includes the following information.

"Brunswick West resident Bill Cawte said ‘the missing link' of the trail would bring huge social and economic benefits to the Mitchell Shire, which would see the trail run south from Heathcote to the proposed precinct structure plans of Lockerbie North and Lockerbie.

"Why stop at Kilmore, when Craigieburn, a mere 35km further on, would connect the trail directly to Melbourne's network of off-road bike paths?" Mr Cawte said.

"As this excellent project progresses steadily towards Heathcote it is now time for the Shire of Mitchell to step up and begin work on its leg of the trail."

The ‘missing link' proposal extends from Friends of the Bendigo to Kilmore Rail Trail's efforts to have the path extended past Heathcote.

Current City of Greater Bendigo mayor Alec Sandner, and Crs Rod Campbell and Keith Reynard attended FBKRT's annual general meeting last month where the advisory group continued to advocate for the trail to follow the disused O'Keefe railway route.

FBKRT president Garry Long said he met with Mitchell Shire Council's director of economic development Joseph Tabacco and director of engineering and infrastructure Jeff Saker, as well as Connecting Mitchell's Jenny Sitlington, to have a feasibility study conducted.

Mr Long said the group would love to see the trail extended to Wallan and Wandong and forward planning was needed by Mitchell Shire Council."

Have a look at the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail (FBKRT) web site

FBKRT web site which also includes the railway history under the History and Resources link.

WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE COUNCIL FOR THE WANDONG TO HEATHCOTE RAIL TRAIL
SEND A COPY OF YOUR LETTER TO YOUR LOCAL MPs
SEND A COPY OF YOUR LETTER TO FBKRT
SEND A COPY OF YOUR LETTER TO US USING THE ‘CONTACT US' LINK ON THIS WEBSITE
SEND A COPY OF YOUR LETTER TO YOUR LOCAL PAPER

Any support you can provide would be most appreciated.

This Pyalong timber bridge lies on the proposed route for a Wandong-Heathcote Rail Trail

WHJ Sports & Community Centre Inc.

WHJ SPORTS AND COMMUNITY INC COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

The Wandong & Heathcote Junction Community Centre is available for hire for meetings, activities, children’s birthday parties, weddings, family events etc. This facility offers two large rooms both carpeted, great to have a children’s play area with adults separate, fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave and stove, toilets & showers including disabled facilities, fully heated and air-conditioned, tables & chairs for up to 100 people included in the hire price. There is an outside fully child proof fenced and paved area including electric BBQ’s and play equipment perfect for children’s parties.

We also have a fully furnished private office with sink and separate heating which can be secured which is for hire either on a casual or permanent basis If you would like to inspect the building or require more information, or to make a booking please contact lbdavernreserve@gmail.com

Community Centre and Pavilion

Casual Community Groups: $15 per hour Minimum 2 hours No Bond required but a public liability insurance

certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied.

Casual Hire $25 per hour 2 hour minimum A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance

charge of $25 will be levied. Bond at discretion of Booking Officer

Evening After 6:00p.m $50 per hour.2 hours minimum A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be applicable Bond at discretion of Booking Officer. Monday to Thursday 6.00pm- 10.00pm.

Weekend use: 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Bond $300 Noise must abate at 12am and grounds vacated by 1.30am.

Please be considerate of neighbours when leaving

A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied.

Cleaning will be taken from bond at the rate of $40 per hour if premises not cleaned to the satisfaction of the

Booking Officer.

24 hour period $500 A public liability Certificate of Currency must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be applicable Bond mandatory

$150 for 3 hours hire

Price includes GST.

SECURITY BONDS PrivateParties $300.00

Commercial Functions $500.00

21st Parties $350

Insurance $25 per booking if a Certificate of Currency for Public Liability of $5m is not supplied. This must be paid

before collection of keys

Cleaning: The Hirer may choose to have the centre cleaned after the event; costs will be taken from the Bond at $40

per hour before refund. Please arrange prior to booking with Booking Officer. Where the hirer chooses to clean the

centre Bond will not be returned until the Booking Officer is satisfied the cleaning is acceptable. Where the cleaning

fails to satisfy the Booking Officer a further charge for cleaning will be taken from the Bond at $40 per hour. Where a

Bond is not charged the hirer agrees to clean the centre to a satisfactory standard. If this does not occur a charge may

be made to the hirer.

THE WHOLE OF THE INSIDE OF THE CENTRE AND THE PLAYGROUND OUTSIDE IS A NO SMOKING AREA

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR GUESTS ADHERE TO THIS LEGISLATED POLICY.

ANY CIGARETTE BUTTS MUST BE REMOVED BY HIRER AT END OF EVENT

The Centre is security alarmed including exiting from rear door from the inside.

CLICK HERE FOR HIRE APPLICATION FORM

The Wandong Stadium is available for hire by ringing Mitchell Shire Council on 5734 6200

The Oval is also available for hire by contacting the council on (recreation@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

WHJ Sports & Community Centre Inc. Committee of Management

President: Rob Telfer 5787 1061 AH

Vice President: Brian Jones

Secretary: Darlene Gunter 0418312762

Treasurer: Sue Marstaeller 5787 1520

BOOKING OFFICER: Darlene Gunter 0418312762

Users of the Centre & L B Davern Reserve

Wandong Junior Football Club

Wandong Auskick

Wandong Netball Club

Wandong Tennis Club

Wandong Playgroup

Wandong Primary School

Kilmore &District Adult Riding Club

WHJ Neighbourhood Watch

Mitchell Agility Dog Club

Standard Bred Riding Group

Milo Cricket

WHJCG

Wallan Wandong Lions Club

WHAT’S ON AT THE CENTRE

Playgroup 9.30-11.30am on Tuesday

Maternal & Child Health on Thursday ring 5787 1636 at the PreSchool

In2Quilting with Faye & Katrina ring 0427 967 586 monthly

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WANDONG MEMORIAL STADIUM

Oval Bookings, Stadium bookings and enquiries - Mitchell Shire Council Recreation and Open Space unit ph. 5734 6200