Thank You

A big thank you to "The Arches" local cafe shop for assistance and support during the collection of the "Recycling Plant" objection letters. Wishing Janette and John all the best in the future endeavors. We would also like to welcome new management.

Lake Gardens residents

Media Coverage

1. Saturday 25 Oct, 2008 - Letters to Editor in the Ballarat Courier - by Bruce Velpid
2. Wednesday 29 Oct, 2008 - Ballarat's WIN News - main story
3. Friday 31 Oct, 2008 - An article in the Ballarat Courier

Submitted Objections

- 28 October - 23 signed objections collected from the Arches. Handed into City of Ballarat (Phoenix Building) - total 23

- 28 October - 18 signed objections collected from the Arches. Handed into City of Ballarat (Phoenix Building) - total 41

- 29 October - 25 signed objections collected from the Arches. Handed into City of Ballarat (Phoenix Building) - total 66

- 30 October - 14 signed objections collected from the Arches. Handed into City of Ballarat (Phoenix Building) - total 80

- 31 October - 64 signed objections collected from the Arches. Handed into City of Ballarat (Phoenix Building) - total 144

- 03 November - 20 signed objections collected from the Arches. Handed into City of Ballarat (Phoenix Building) - total 164

Related Documents

Completed Tasks

1. Printed handouts for Lake Gardens, Golf Club, etc - completed on 23/10/08
2. Distributed all handouts - completed on 26/10/08
3. Visited Ballarat Golf Club and discussed proposed Recycling plant opposite new Ballarat Golf Club. Handed out objection documents and building plans - completed on 26/10/08
4. Visited Ballarat Golf Club and discussed proposed Recycling plant with the Manager. BGC promised to look into it and take actions - completed on 28/10/08
5. Contacted Integra (Roadcon) regarding their new housing development near the proposed recycling plant - completed on 28/10/08
   
6. Conducted interview with Win TV. Reporters also spoke with couple of other Lake Gardens residents. - completed on 29/10/08
7. Conducted phone interview with Ballarat Courier. Reporter asked about the number of objections. - completed on 29/10/08
   
8. Contacted David Vendy via phone - completed on 29/10/08
9. Conducted Door-knock for additional signatures - completed 31 Oct 2008

To Do

Follow up Council decision

Recycling Depo - Working Group

Dear Lake Gardens group,
I think it is time to join our tasks into one organised entity and start acting as a group rather then independent individuals. Please use this blog to communicate issues regarding our concerns about the proposed Recycling Depo