Council takes more notice

By Kelly Yates
COMMUNITY noticeboards have been installed in Cranbourne South and Pearcedale as part of the Coastal Communities Coming Together Community Building Initiative program.
Casey received $150,000 from the State Government to extend the initiative for a further two years, from March 2008 to March 2010, and aims to strengthen small Victorian communities by creating partnerships between the State Government, local government and the community.
City of Casey mayor Janet Halsall said the coastal communities had much to offer and the funding would ensure the project could continue making solid progress.
“The installation of the community noticeboards is a wonderful step forward and a milestone for those members of our community who volunteer their time to work on the initiative,” she said.
“The initiative is a community partnership where passionate locals and council are getting involved to improve their towns.”
A local steering committee and three project teams are overseeing the direction of the project.
Along with the installation of the noticeboards, the initiative has also had success in establishing the Pearcedale Farmers’ Market.
Other upcoming projects include the creation of additional walking paths within and between villages and increasing the variety of activities available at the Pearcedale Community Centre.
The Coastal Communities Coming Together Community Building Initiative is located in the towns of Blind Bight, Cannons Creek, Cranbourne South, Devon Meadows, Pearcedale, Tooradin and Warneet.