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SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL PARK Good News about Water: We have finally heard that we will receive $23,415.94 (GST inclusive) for the project to recycle water from Alexander Resources’ “big pond” to provide a permanent supply for the Park. The project was successful “because it is community oriented and involves practical, on-the-ground works which save or protect water resources”. We will be looking for volunteers to contribute to the physical work - please be ready to help. Thanks to Alexander Resources: We sincerely thank the management and staff of Alexander Resources for their enthusiastic support of this water project. They paid for the water tests which demonstrated that the water to be used is absolutely safe. At the recent Chat Dinner, it was a privilege and a pleasure to meet Mr Gary Scanlan, their new Managing Director and CEO who is as glad as we are to hear that their support has been recognised. Further Funding Needed: We can only hope that Lincoln Fitzgerald’s (MASC) application for Community Facility Funding will be successful and provide the information we need to apply widely for funding to resurface the oval completely as the first step in the redevelopment of the whole Chewton Soldiers’ Memorial Park. State of the Ground: The time-consuming watering program the Soccer Club parents are carrying out has really made it very clear how thinly scattered are the blades of green grass in amongst the stones and other materials laid down in the last “top dressing” of the oval. As the sole venue in Mount Alexander Shire for Bendigo Soccer League matches, our oval should be a showpiece, not a cause for shame and red-faced apology. Shared Facility: Council officers have advised that the Shared Facility “has been re-assessed”. Let’s hope this means that the latest idea (to build on what we already have) has been costed and is possible. The next step will be a meeting between Mike Kenealy from Council, Patsy Braybrook (CCS Pool Committee) and me. Let’s hope it happens very soon! Our Priorities for 2006 are: Completion of the Shared Facility and the Children’s Playground; Guttering for the rear of the Pavilion; Roof over the Public Toilets; Safety fencing at car parks; Painting the interior of the Pavilion; Installing table and benches at the former Playground site. We have costings for most of this work to send to Council. Anzac Day Ceremony 8.30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25 at the Flagpole: The ceremony will both honour the sacrifices made by those who have fought for our country at the same time as it will stress the urgency of promoting peace throughout the world. Ed Wilcock has recovered from lip surgery and will play his cornet for us. Everybody is welcome to attend. Pat Milthorpe, President Phone 5470 5050 LETTER TO THE EDITOR: After months of renovations (far from finished), we have finally and at last moved in to our house that was shifted on site in Chewton. During the past months we have called on various neighbours and local trades people for assistance and have been thrilled at the kindness shown us by everyone we’ve met. We’d like to say a warm thanks. It’s so good to be part of the community of Chewton and to have such lovely, friendly people for neighbours. Gloria and Vaughan. CHEWTON GENERAL STORE LPG Gas Bottle Swap, Bread, Milk, Papers etc. etc. etc. BOB and AGIE YOUNG 5472 1100 WALKS THROUGH THE BUSH Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forest (FOBIF) have begun their popular walks program again in 2006. All walks are on Sundays, meeting at the IGA/Victory Park carpark at 9.30 a.m. for car pooling. Visitors are welcome to this free activity, but should bring water, morning tea and lunch when appropriate. The April walk is on the 23rd at Glenluce. The walk will include the Glenluce Mineral Springs, Pigeon Hill, Italian Hill, a billabong on the Loddon, mining relics - and returning along a water race. Approx. 4 kms in length. Details from Cath Ryan and Daydd Kelly 5473 4407. Later walks include a Trust for Nature property, Taradale, Fryers Ranges, Rise and Shine at Sandon, Happy Valley and the Fryers Ranges Flora and Fauna Reserve. These will be included in the Chat’s calendar of events each month.
WATER WATCH The Coliban storages were holding 26.1% on 24/3 (down from 35.6% on the 27/1 and 30.6% on the 24/2). When the Coliban’s Eppalock share is factored in, the Coliban storages are down to only 17.3% (from 20.4% last month). Eppalock is currently at 6.2% (7.5% last month) and Cairn Curran at 9% (12% last month). Both are holding much less water than at the same time last year. DAYLIGHT SAVING AND WATER RESTRICTIONS The end of Daylight Saving will see a change in the watering time allowed with trigger hoses for Coliban Water customers on Stage 4A restrictions. Water restrictions in our area will remain at stage 4A, but the hour allowed for watering with a trigger hose on the odds and evens system will be 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. from April 2. “Under Stage 4A water restrictions, customers have been granted a general exemption to water garden areas using a hand held hose for one hour. This is on the odds and evens system which is odd-numbered houses on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and even-numbered or un-numbered houses on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday,” Coliban Water Chief Executive Geoff Michell said. “It is important to respond to concerns about watering in the dark for those customers who really do need to water to keep selected plants alive.” Under Stage 4A restrictions garden areas, excluding lawns, can also be watered by bucket or watering can at anytime on the odds and evens system. Cars cannot be washed, except windows and lights for safety reasons. Coliban Water. MORE WATER WORKS * Coliban Water is undertaking a $500,000 water saving project through installation of world-class gate technology along the main water supply channel for Bendigo. 13 gates are being installed along the 70 kilometres of Coliban Main Channel from Malmsbury to Sandhurst Reservoir in Bendigo. This gate technology is claimed to be equal to, if not better than, any other gate system in the world. The gates have the ability to “talk” to each other and control flows without operator input. These gates will help gain a better understanding of where water is lost. Currently a lot seeps into the ground and remains undetected, and this technology will enable identification of the most inefficient channels. Potential savings of up to 800 ML per year are estimated. The ability to monitor 24 hours-a-day will allow the reduction in the likelihood of undetected spills and blockages, and allow a far better understanding of efficiency in the main channel and its off-takes. The solar powered gates will be immediately operational when installation of all 13 is completed. Coliban Water. * Coliban Water have just announced a $60,000,000 project to put 300kms. of inefficient open channels into underground pipes over the next 15 to 20 years. This project is expected to save between up to 8,000 Megalitres of water each year. The effect on Poverty Gully Water Race is unknown at this stage. * A proposal to boost local water supplies is to be investigated following State Government funding being provided to Coliban Water. It is proposed that Coliban Water will connect the Waranga Western Channel and the Campaspe Weir by pipe. Indications are that it may provide up to 20,000 megalitres each year. April already! Cooler nights, glorious days, Autumn colour, an abundance of fruit and vegetables. Easter. The Bold Café east meets west menu, responds to the season, offering cakes filled with seasonal fruit, soup made from deeply flavoured tomatoes and herbs, hand made potted pies flavoured with Asian spices. The Monk dish (vegetarian) has now become a staple at the café. It is served Fridays and Saturdays. Curry Laksa on Sundays, and our now famous Berry Flan (Gluten free) is served on Saturdays and Sundays. Chocolate, raspberry roulade (Gluten free) on Fridays. Gluten free chocolate, hazelnut and almond cake a must to try. Come and experience delicious, hand made food at the Bold Café. 146 Duke Street, Castlemaine Telephone: 54 706038 Your Host: Onn HO Open: Wednesdays to Sunday 10am - 5pm Easter hours: Open Easter Saturday, Sunday Monday and Tuesday 10am-5pm. Closed on Good Friday.
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