Dinner Plain Update
SUMMER 2011
PLAYGROUND UPGRADE
The Alpine Shire has worked with Yackandandah artist Benjamin Gilbert to develop an
inspirational addition to the playground. The running Emu and Brumby recognise both
the natural and European heritage of the Victorian High Country; and further enhance
the character of the village. The sculptures are interactive providing children with the
opportunity to participate in the chase. The Emu and Brumby will be installed in
readiness for the Christmas holidays.
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Dinner Plain Advisory Committee members 2011—
2011 —2013
Mark Steven (Councillor/Chair)
Gary Battershill
Malcolm Macpherson
Tim Griffiths
David Foster
Fiona Magnussen
Helen Moran
Peter McKenna
The next Dinner Plain Advisory Committee meeting will held on Friday 9 December 2011 at the Alpine Shire Council Offices, Bright at 1pm
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SUMMER 2011
DINNER PLAIN CYCLE TOURISM & 7 PEAKS
FROM THE ALPINE SHIRE COUNCIL BUILDING TEAM
Cycle tourism is a niche market with considerable
potential growth. The total estimated expenditure
for the year ending December 2010 by domestic
overnight, daytrip and international overnight
visitors that participated in cycling in Victoria is
$362 million. The estimated total expenditure of
cycle tourists in Australia is approximately $2.4
billion (including domestic overnight, daytrip and
international overnight visitors that participated
in cycling as an activity). The High Country Region
can offer tourists an array of cycling experiences
with diverse terrain including mountain biking,
tracks and trails, road cycling and events, which is
why the Victorian High Country is seen as the
leading cycling tourism region. Victoria’s High
Country also has an events program which
strengthens its position as a cycling destination.
Dinner Plain being part of the Victorian High
Country can certainly use this niche market as a
way of gaining great promotion for the area and
editorials. The 7 Peaks Alpine Ascent Challenge
will run from 28th of October 2011 through to
31st of March 2012, new passports are available
from the Dinner Plain Visitor Information Centre
and Alpine Visitor Information Centre in
Bright. Take the Challenge this season to ride
four of our classic alpine peaks entering yourself
into the trip of a lifetime.
Council
is
pleased
announce
the
to
appointment of Bruce Howie to the position of
Municipal Building Surveyor
Bruce Howie is well known in the Shire and has
come to the Alpine Shire Council after many
years with Indigo Shire Council. He lives in the
Kiewa Valley and knows the Shire well.
Bruce has gained experience in the building
industry as a Carpenter, Registered Builder and as
a Building Inspector/Surveyor and is in the unique
position of being able to identify with the
problems experienced by builders, owners and
consultants, while maintaining professional
credibility.
His experience as a Private Building Surveyor and
many years in Local Government has assisted
many in successfully completing their projects
with a minimum of fuss while complying with the
relevant legislation.
Bruce joins Kathryn Elliot and Brent Tanzen to
complete the new look team.
Council is
committed
to
continuing
to
provide
the
building permit
service to the
Alpine
Shire
community. It is
hoped that you
will make use of
the service by
lodging
your
application with
Bruce and his
team.
Please
call us on 03
5755 0530 and
we will gladly
assist you with
your enquiry or
project.
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Alpine Shire Council Building Team:
Kathryn Elliott, Bruce Howie and Brent Tanzen.
SUMMER 2011
DINNER PLAIN LOCAL LAWS REVIEW
CAPITAL WORKS UPDATE
The process in reviewing the Dinner Plain Local
Law No3 and the Streets and Roads Local Law
No6 has moved to the next stage with public
consultation concluding. The findings will go to
Council at the next meeting.
Interpretive signage
Throughout 2011, the design, production and
implementation of attractive interpretive signage
throughout Dinner Plain was administered.
The Local Laws can be viewed on Councils
website under residents/local laws. For further
information on the Dinner Plain Local Law, please
contact Darryl Farmer, Senior Ranger, on (03)
5755 0555.
DINNER PLAIN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Dinner Plain Advisory Committee is
responsible for providing advice to Council on the
management of Dinner Plain and ensures that
Council and has access to a wide cross section of
community opinions in planning and service
provision.
The committee has delegated powers to operate
within their adopted budget and to develop
programs.
Council is pleased to announce the appointment
of two new members to the Dinner Plain Advisory
Committee, Fiona Magnussen and Peter McKenna.
Fiona and Peter have extensive knowledge of
Dinner Plain operations and the community and
will provide valuable advice to the Committee.
Information provided on these poles highlights key
areas of Aboriginal Cultural history, European
history, village development and the Alpine
environment. The content for the final pole is
currently being finalised, with additional poles to
be installed this summer.
Hotham–
Hotham– Dinner Plain Multipurpose Trail
The upgrade to existing ski trails to accommodate
bikes and walkers in summer recommenced in mid
November. This joint project with Parks Victoria
and Mount Hotham Resort Management Board is
scheduled to be completed by Easter 2012.
Trail and Signage Development
Works proposed for 2011/12 include the
improvement of the trail section beside the ski
slope and realigning the bottom of this section to
meet the recently constructed trail beside the gas
tanks.
Fiona and Peter join returning Committee
Members Mark Steven, David Foster, Helen
Moran, Malcolm MacPherson, Tim Griffiths and
Gary Battershill.
DINNER PLAIN PLANT STOCK PURCHASE
Orders are currently being taken for the
2011/2012 summer period. Order forms are
available at the Dinner Plain Visitor Information
Centre, Brandy Creek or can be downloaded from
the
Alpine
Shire
Council
website,
www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au. (My Town / Dinner
Plain).
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SUMMER 2011
WHAT’S ON?
Carols in the Alps
21 December
This annual event has been a gathering of
communities and visitors to the region to join in
a fantastic Christmas Celebration. The Swift
Creek Childrens’ Choir will perform along with
other artists and a special visit from Santa. Bring
the kids and enjoy an evening of Christmas Cheer.
Cool Summer Festival
1717-19 February
Enjoy a selection of blues, roots, rock and the
very best of up and coming local bands and artists
in the most beautiful festival site 'on top of the
world'. Set across multiple stages, this three day
event will host heaps of activities and is fun for
the whole family.
High Country New Years Eve
31 December
Join in the celebrations at Rundells Alpine Lodge
with the Rundells High Country Dinner.
Hotham Challenge Ride
1010-12 March
The Hotham Challenge Ride (formally DP Festival
of Cycling) is a 3 day cycling event based in Dinner
Plain. The event offers a unique opportunity for
road cyclists to challenge themselves to descend
and climb the Great Alpine Road, including the
renowned Mt Hotham Summit, in a fully
supported environment.
Mountain Cattleman’s Cup
1414-16 January
The Mountain Cattlemen's Association of
Victoria invite you to attend this annual event at
'Junction Plain' Cobungra. There will be a variety of
fun events including whip cracking, tug of war,
Stockman's challenge, major wood chop, bush
poetry and of course the Mountain Cattlemen's
Cup.
Keep up to date with
events
in
Dinner
Plain….
The Latest News
section on the Dinner
Plain website:
visitdinnerplain.com
is regularly updated
with events, activities
and information. If you
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regarding events and
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For more information on any of these events
please visit visitdinnerplain.com
Go to the Alpine ShireCouncil website and
follow the 'My Town'
link for information on:
∗ Dinner Plain Advisory
Committee
∗ Dinner Plain newsletter
∗ Plants for revegetation
and landscaping
∗ Cattleman’s Hut
opening
∗ Dinner Plain Village
Guide
∗ Dinner Plain Special
Rate
∗ Dinner Plain
Masterplan (2008)
∗ Dinner Plain Strategic
Plan
∗ Dinner Plain Recreation
and Leisure Strategy
∗ Construction at Dinner
Plain
∗ Bright P-12 College
Dinner Plain enrolments
Alpine Shire Council, PO Box 139, BRIGHT, VIC 3741
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