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news AUTUMN 2019 Knox Festival 2019 LOADS OF FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY — PAGE 10 WHAT’S ON AROUND KNOX THIS AUTUMN — PAGE 7 WHERE YOU’VE SEEN US WORKING — PAGE 12
CONTENTS
Much to Knox Australia Day award
Celebrate winners announced
PAGE 3
KNOX AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
PAGE 4 The 2019 Knox Australia from young children through to adults, Johann has established a female
Day Award recipients have to rehearse, develop, perform and competition round in the soccer
NEW DOG PARKS PROPOSED MAYOR’S MESSAGE been recognised at Council’s become teachers and performers. association, a sport and life training
Good news for dogs in Knox Australia Day Breakfast and Andrea uses her talents to develop program and introduced a community
flag raising ceremony on the young people to become professional fund providing support for members’
Welcome to the Autumn Delivery of major projects 26th of January. performers and teachers that experiencing hardship. He’s developed
PAGE 8 print edition of Knox News. It’s always satisfying to start a new
contribute to the local, national and relationships with local businesses
The winners were awarded for their international music and arts scene. for mutually beneficial sponsorship
MASKED SET FOR RELEASE As a new year is upon us so too are new year with the delivery of some major beneficial contribution to the Knox programs, and all levels of government
projects, deliveries and challenges ahead. and essential capital works projects, community throughout the year. Andrea is a keen member of Council’s
created in conjunction with for development of the club, which most
like the new Knox Children and Family Arts Advisory Committee and has
the Knox ‘Free 2 Be Me’ I’d like to congratulate all the Knox This year there was an outstanding recently saw a much needed storage
Centres in Wantirna South now open, been a key visionary and organiser for
LGBTQIA Youth Group citizens honoured in our recent field of nominees—all representing upgrade funded by Council.
with the Bayswater Centre opening performances at local Relay for Life
Australia Day Awards. It was a pleasure soon after. So too, the completion people in the Knox community who Cancer Council fundraiser, Stringybark Johann also volunteers with the
to congratulate and highlight the of Stamford Park Homestead and have gone above and beyond in Festival, Knox Festival, amplified One Hope Community Church and
PAGE 14 achievements of our most deserving serving their fellow citizens.
Gardens with the new restaurant set workshops and the Knox Factor community meals program, and
YOUR COUNCILLORS winners, and the outstanding field of to open in the coming weeks and Competition at Carols by Candlelight Hope Builders International which is
The awards provide Council with an
nominees. renovated gardens will be a wonderful which has provided significant committed to breaking the cycle of
opportunity to recognise individuals
It is wonderful to recognise all the hard addition to all we have to offer in Knox. who have contributed to enriching our opportunities to showcase Knox’s poverty in Africa.
working community members of Knox local community. local talent.
Immerse Exhibition 2019 Through his dedication and positive
as part of these Awards and I want to Johann Poppenbeck was nominated by outcomes achieved for the Knox
Later this year Council will also proudly The 2019 Citizen of the Year Award
thank all the nominees, and of course Timothy de Graff for his volunteering community, Johann demonstrates a
present Immerse 2019, an exhibition joint winners are Andrea Cobern and
those that nominated them, for their activities with the Knox Churches genuine passion for growing community
CONTACT program outside the traditional Johann Poppenbeck.
hard work throughout the year. Soccer Club. clubs and sport.
Knox City Council art gallery space. Developed and Andrea Cobern was nominated by Joe
Let’s keep celebrating! coordinated by Council, Immerse has Johann has significantly contributed Congratulations to all the nominees
Grimes for encouraging and supporting
511 Burwood Highway I very much look forward to getting become a celebrated community arts local talent in the performing arts. to the Club’s recognition as a leading and winners of the 2019 Knox Australia
Wantirna South VIC 3152 along to the Knox Festival on the event and I’m sure will inspire again Involved in the music industry for 30 community sports group in Knox with Day Awards.
first weekend in March at Wally Tew this year. years, Andrea is a gifted singer, vocal, 480 playing members. With Johann’s
knox.vic.gov.au leadership, the group has received Read about the events and winners
Reserve, on the weekend of 2 and 3 With more than 10,000 people enjoying music and performance coach and at knox.vic.gov.au/news or visit
T 9298 8000 March. It is a free community festival business woman. nominations in the Aston Community
the last Immerse I hope this year’s knox.vic.gov.au/ausday
E knoxcc@knox.vic.gov.au with plenty of fun for all ages and Awards in 2018 and won a Club of the
program is even more successful for Based in Ferntree Gully, Andrea
abilities, from community and market Year Award.
Stay up to date and connected with us artists and visitors alike. develops and encourages local talent
stalls, delicious food trucks, all-day
knoxcouncil stage entertainment to free children’s Where We Are Working
knoxcc activities and more. Council continues to provide and
knoxcouncil Design Awards maintain essential local infrastructure 2019 Knox Australia Day
Keep up to date with Council news throughout the municipality, including Award recipients
For this first time Council is excited to our suburban streets, parks and
Subscribe to knox.vic.gov.au/news bring you the inaugural Knox Design reserves, footpaths and lighting among
and Development Excellence Awards, other things. There’s always so much
Knox City Council acknowledges the celebrating excellence in Knox’s built work happening at Council in this area Citizen of the Year
traditional custodians of the City of environment. Council is committed and we’re happy to keep informing our Andrea Cobern &
to working with the community community about the work we’re doing Johann Poppenbeck
Knox, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong
to continue improving design and right across Knox. Be sure to read
people of the Kulin Nation.
development outcomes for Knox. Where You’ll See Us Working (pg 12). Young Citizen of the Year
If you’re a builder, developer or I hope you’ll enjoy reading this edition Joel Porter
Interpreter 131 450 architect I encourage you to enter a as much as the wider Knox team has
National Relay Service 133 677 project that showcases excellence in enjoyed bringing it to you.
both design and development in Knox. Elder Citizen of the Year
Cr Jake Keogh, George & Pat Hetrel
Printed on Pacesetter Laser Recycled Mayor, Knox City Council
paper which is 30% recycled and made
Volunteer of the Year
from elemental chlorine free bleached
Lyn Shepherd
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knoxcouncil knoxcc knoxcouncil Shameela Essop
Written and authorised by Knox City
Council, 511 Wantirna South VIC 3152
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For more
Pets in the Park Council partners with Boomers
ACTIVE AGEING IN information visit
THE LIBRARY knox.vic.gov.au/
petsinthepark
There’s so much more to Participation in sport across focus of the Boomers’ involvement with “The investment will have a direct
Pets in the Park is back on Exhibitors
find at your local library the outer eastern suburbs Council’s community activities. impact on the Knox community through
Sunday 31 March at Gilbert Visit the exhibitor area featuring pet
besides books. It’s also a is the big winner out of an Council programs and on game day
Park Reserve in Knoxfield. related products and services. Spoil
Mayor Jake Keogh said Council was
place where you can get historic new partnership thrilled with the partnership: “This will
– showcasing and giving access to
Treat your pet and the whole family to your pet with tasty gourmet food, the between Council and Women’s positive role models that young girls and
information about a range deliver unprecedented access to elite
a fantastic day of free entertainment latest pet accessories and indulge in National Basketball League boys can look up to,” Mr Hallam said.
of local services, connect female sport in outer eastern Melbourne,
and giveaways, plus learn about grooming services and products. Even (WNBL) Club, the Deakin
with your community, cementing the Knox Regional Sports News of the partnership follows
responsible pet ownership from get training tips for your naughty pet! Melbourne Boomers.
and – for seniors in Park as the state’s premiere basketball the announcement by the State
particular – keep up- Council’s Community Laws team. Interested in being a stallholder? facility,” Mayor Keogh said. Government last year of $82m funding
The partnership over the next five years
to-date with the latest Free Activities Complete an application form at
will deliver unprecedented access to for the expansion and upgrading of the
services Council provides. knox.vic.gov.au/petsinthepark elite female sport, while supporting a KRSP, including a new show court and
• Stage Entertainment upgraded facilities for the Boomers.
From January, members of host of Council community engagement
• Lure Course Council will contribute a total of $25m
Council’s Active Ageing team will activities and initiatives across Knox.
• Face Painting towards the project, delivering:
start regular, fortnightly visits • Reptile Display Through its partnership with the
to the Boronia and Bayswater • Cattle Dog demonstrations Boomers, Council aims to strengthen • Ten new community courts for local
Libraries, to share information • Demo Area the ongoing elite basketball program at basketball competitions;
about the Active Ageing services • Kids Rides Knox Regional Sports Park (KRSP) to • A new gymnastics facility suitable for
council provides and to answer • Animal Farm further reinforce its positioning as the regional level competition; and
questions. • Gourmet Pet Food State’s premiere basketball facility.
• Pet Training Tips • Conversion of existing 5-a-side soccer
While boosting participation in pitches to one (1) full size field and six
local sport is a key objective of the (6) new 5-a-side pitches, as well as
partnership, of equal importance will extension to the existing pavilion.
be the availability of Boomers’ players
to encourage and inspire budding As ‘Melbourne’s team’, the Boomers is
the oldest WNBL Club, home to more
New dog parks
athletes of the future, in particular
girls and women. Olympians and Opals than any other, and
Chair Deakin Melbourne Boomers Tony Hallam the longest running elite-level women’s
This will involve Boomers’ player with Mayor Jake Keogh
sports team in Australia.
proposed appearances at community events
across Knox and through tailored Chair Deakin Melbourne Boomers Tony
To keep up to date with Council’s
partnership with the Deakin Melbourne
content that supports these objectives. Hallam said the Boomers were honoured
Fostering the growth and development Boomers, subscribe to Knox eNews at
to enter into this milestone partnership, knox.vic.gov.au/news and Facebook
Good news for the 17,576 The research found that 26 per cent of female participation in sport at a grass allowing the team to put more resources
roots, regional and elite level will be a key page facebook.com/knoxcouncil
dogs in living in Knox! of people typically visit dog parks into player and coach development.
Following on from our community a few times a week, and the most
consultation, Council has identified preferred feature at a proposed dog
three more dog play parks which park was a drinking fountain with dog
Knox Sport and Leisure Awards
could now be considered in the 2019- bowl, followed by a dog litter bin and
20 Capital Works program for design trees for shade.
and staged delivery. Mayor Jake Keogh said it was great
These parks, if approved, are: news for Knox to see these sites
You can get information on things identified as proposed parks, with The annual Knox Sport and Bayswater Football Club for 50 years.
• Wantirna Reserve, Wantirna
like domestic assistance, personal dogs providing some important Leisure Awards recognise Keith has been a committee member, goal
care, flexible respite, food services, • Emerson Place Reserve, Rowville
• Llewellyn Reserve, Wantirna South motivation for people to exercise and reward the dedicated umpire and is the current interchange
occupational therapy, home more. Dogs also provide a means volunteers in our local clubs. steward for the senior teams at the club.
modifications, home maintenance, These off-leash areas would be fenced for people to meet and engage with
social support, activities, events and have a number of amenities such The Awards also recognise clubs that The awards include:
other people.
and workshops. as drinking fountains, bins, seating have worked diligently to provide Individual Awards
and information signage. The new “For many dog owners, their pet is a
Staff will be at the Bayswater positive programs and opportunities for • Club Person of the Year (Adult)
parks will add to the very popular valued companion and considered
Library every second Thursday the Knox community.
Knox Dog Play Park already in use in part of the family,” said Mayor Keogh. • Club Person of the Year (Junior)
from Jan 31 and the Boronia Library The Awards aim to create a more
Knoxfield, off Ferntree Gully Road. “Our community has told us that they • Women in Sport Leadership Applications are now open for the
every second Friday from Feb 8. sustainable sporting landscape through
would like more designated off-leash awards on Wed 12 June. Help recognise
During our consultation process, the retention of current volunteers and • Years of Service Recognition
dog areas in Knox and we will look at the unsung heroes of local Knox sport.
Council reached 23,748 people attracting new volunteers. Club Awards To nominate a volunteer, visit knox.vic.
Find out more about Council’s using social media, while 738 people how we can meet that need in this
Active Ageing programs at year’s budget,” the Mayor added. In 2018 the Awards honoured 90 year • Club of the Year gov/sportawards Nominations close
completed our online survey. Sun 3 March.
knox.vic.gov.au/healthyageing old Keith Bolderston, a volunteer at • Best Club Initiated Program
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Knox Design and Development WHAT’S ON: FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2019
Excellence Awards 2019 Theatre Program Launched
The 2019 Knox Community Arts Centre
Committee Roles and
Responsibilities
program is filled with music, theatre, Wed 6 Mar, 6:30-9:30pm
Council is excited to announce Award categories will be offered for • Industrial, commercial and institutional comedy and kid’s shows, so jump online Knox Civic Centre
the very first Knox Design residential, industrial, commercial and • Landscape design to download your copy at knox.vic.gov. This interactive workshop will help your
and Development Excellence institutional design and development. au/kcac or call 9729 7287 to receive the group to understand more about the
• The Knox Award
Awards, celebrating excellence A special award, The Knox Award, will 2019 program brochure in the mail. responsibilities of the committee and
in Knox’s built environment. be selected as an exemplar from all the There are no fees associated with
what accountabilities are relevant for
category winners. submitting a nomination to the Knox Tax Essentials For Small Business
Nominees are invited to enter a each committee member role.
Design and Development Excellence
project that showcases design and Wed 13 Mar, 10am-12pm Free. Bookings essential, visit Bike Education School
Awards 2019. Knox Civic Centre
development excellence in Knox. knox.vic.gov.au/communitytraining Holiday Program
How to enter Register for this free event to learn Wed 17 & Thur 18 Apr, 9:30am-1pm
As urban density increases to cater for
a growing and changing population, Entries are open now until 31 March. the tax essentials for small business, Marie Wallace Reserve, Bayswater
Council is committed to working with Projects eligible are required to have including tax rates and rules, deductions A 2-day bike education holiday program
the community and industry on been completed in the three year period including vehicle deductions, depreciation for 9–12 year olds focused at teaching
improving design and development between 1 Jan 2016 and 1 Jan 2019. and home-based business expenses, children a range of skills including:
outcomes in the municipality. reporting requirements, record keeping
Judging • Scanning and signalling
principles, plus where to go for help
The award categories and judging • Riding on different surfaces
The jury panel will consist of up to three and information.
criteria are, in part, aligned to the
recognised design industry professionals, Bookings: 9298 8000 or email • Road rules and signs
preferred housing typologies within
the Mayor of Knox, two Councillors and a business@knox.vic.gov.au • Basic repairs and maintenance
the areas defined in the Knox Housing Awards categories are: Knox Council senior design professional. Building Community
Strategy: Bush Suburban, Local Living, Participants must bring their own
• Bush Suburban, Residential Awards Event with Social Media bike (no training wheels) and helmet.
Knox Neighbourhood or Activity Area
and sets out the preferred types of •
Knox Neighbourhood, Residential – Thur 28 Mar, 6:30-9:30pm Cost: $20 Lunch provided
small lots and large lots Award recipients will be announced at the
housing – detached dwellings, dual Knox Civic Centre Max. participants: 15
Knox Design and Development Excellence
occupancies, villa units, townhouses • Local Living, Residential – all lots Awards event on the evening of Thur 27 This interactive session will provide Register at knox.vic.gov.au/cycling
and/or apartments – for each area. • Activity areas, Residential – all lots June at the Knox Civic Centre. you with a basic overview of Australia’s
Carrington Park for hire
most popular social media platforms
and insights. This session will be most Need a venue for your next sporting
Nominees can enter and read the judging criteria for each award at knox.vic.gov.au/designawards beneficial to those that are new to event, function or meeting? Carrington
promoting their organisations through Park Leisure Centre in Knoxfield is next
social media channels. to the oval and a children’s playground.
Playgroup Playday – The Leisure Centre features:
Free - Bookings essential, visit
Veggie growing workshop
Immerse Exhibition 2019 knox.vic.gov.au/communitytraining • Meeting rooms & kitchen
Wed 20 Mar, 10-11:30am
• Disabled access and toilet
West Gully Children & Family Centre
Knox Youth Film Festival • Ample car parking,
Experience planting and growing Fri 5 – Sun 14 Apr
Immerse is a exhibition to stimulate the local economy while register your interest, visit veggies together with your children • Change rooms
To be held as part of National Youth Week.
program outside the traditional enjoying public art. knox.vic.gov.au/Immerse or grandchildren. Gardens for Harvest If you’re interested in booking the leisure
confines of an art gallery. and Playgroups invite you to come centre, please contact the Carrington
The program aims to make the arts To discuss your ideas, contact Knox Arts Payroll for small business
Developed and coordinated by Council, more accessible by engaging with and Cultural Services on 9298 8000 or experience with us: Park Committee on 0403 413 202.
Tues 23 Apr, 10-11am
Immerse has become a celebrated people as part of their everyday lives. email immerse@knox.vic.gov.au • Why keep/start gardening at any age Knox Civic Centre
community arts event and will certainly It also provides artists the opportunity • Garden design, maintenance and
Are you an employer, or thinking of hiring COUNCIL MEETINGS
surprise and inspire again in 2019. to expose their artwork to the public, safety tips for garden enjoyment
collaborate with an experienced curator workers? Join us for this free one hour Meetings are open to the public and
Encouraging brave new ideas across all • How to access community resources
and potentially, win prize money. session to understand how your payroll held at Knox Civic Centre. Everyone is
art disciplines and across all mediums • Outdoor and indoor play tax and super reporting obligations, as an welcome to attend:
from street art to sculpture, paintings The Immerse exhibition program runs • For babies to pre-schoolers employer, have been streamlined.
to photography, site installations to for the entire month of September. Mon 25 Feb, 7pm
Free. Bookings essential: 9298 8348 Free. Bookings: 9298 8000 or email Tues 26 Mar, 7pm
projections, and for the first time, business@knox.vic.gov.au
If you are an Artist keen to participate or email play@knox.vic.gov.au Mon 29 Apr, 7pm
performance arts.
in Immerse 2019, registrations are now
More than 10,000 people engaged open online until midnight, Sun 17 Feb.
with the last Immerse Exhibition To find out about more events visit knox.vic.gov.au/calendar
To learn more about what it means to
program, with locals and some visitors Blue rollers, from the Bittersweet series by Jenny Huang,
Business Events knox.vic.gov.au/events
be an Immerse Artist or Venue, and to winner of Immerse Emerging Artist Award 2016
coming from outside of Knox, helping Follow us facebook.com/Knoxcouncil
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S AT 2 &
SUN 3 MARC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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Knox Festival 2019
W A L LY T E W
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B R E N O C K PA E S E R V E ,
R K D R IV E , Food Truck Hub with all your favourite Massive ‘Lost Island’ Sandpit in Knox Community Sites capturing
FERNTREE G
U L LY food trucks and cultural delights! the heart of the site where pirates, the spirit of Knox’s many and varied
10 A M T O 5 P treasure, mermaids and magical community groups, services and clubs,
M Amusement Rides offering the classic wonder will be found! with loads of interactive activities and
carnival favourites and some thrilling give-aways
adrenaline pumped rides
Medieval Village where you can step
High Energy Hub get your game on back in time to the 14th century for
Knox Festival is a free here with BMX tricks, basketball shoot medieval games, costumes, photo
community festival outs and adrenaline filled fun booth and medieval kitchen cook-ups
Youth Hub where you can expect
with plenty of fun for games, giveaways and youth-lead
Community Stage bursting with talent
from outstanding local bands, cultural
all ages and abilities, activities performers, vocalists, dancers and
from community and Circus Arts Hub with the amazing
Ruccis crew showcasing their talent Sporting Hub where local sports clubs
comedic theatre, a fabulous mash up
of all our best local talent!
market stalls, delicious and sharing their art from with playful offer fun challenges and the annual
Knox Gift sprint race, registrations
food trucks, all day workshops
open soon on the Knox Festival
stage entertainment, webpage.
free children’s activities, Water Play Hub where the much loved
CFA firetrucks, firehose play and water
through to thrilling fun will cool off the heat - be prepared
rides and loads of free to get wet!
Kid’s Fun Hub featuring free inflatable
fun for the whole family. and active attractions, games,
cooking, workshops and vibrant stage
entertainment
Join us as the sun sets over Knox, Global Kitchen featuring dishes from
around the world, prepared by local Market Stalls with all your favourite Canopy Stage celebrating some
where the amusement rides, food cultural groups and master cooks, home grown goodies, arts, crafts, remarkable local and regional artists
trucks and live music kicks on, with lots a free taste testing! clothes and trinkets with an indie vibe by day
so get your dancing shoes on and
enjoy some big ride thrills, burgers,
burrito’s and bouncy beats! CREATIVE ARTS HUBS ACCESSIBILITY
FREE ENTRY! Knox Festival aims to provide an
accessible experience for
all patrons by including:
• Event access information and support at the Event
Info Hub
GETTING THERE
• Accessible amenities on site near the Pavilion
Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre – free arts • Accessible Chill Out Space at Ferntree Gully Community
• Parking is limited so where possible please walk, and crafts play Arts Centre and Library
ride or take public transport to the event • Event Access Key to enable a planned event day
Playground Weaving Web – a remarkable maze of threads
• Bike Parking Bays located near Lyndale Court entry, to explore and help build for those seeking a calm event day
please BYO bike lock • Accessible pathways for mobility assisted patrons
Primary Schools Banner Competition – where you
• Free Shuttle Bus loop from Ferntree Gully Station can be the judge! • Event Info Hub –event info, accessibility and lost children
to the event collection point. Located near the Cricket Pavilion
‘Life in a Jar’ Secondary Schools Arts Installation,
• Accessible Parking available via entry at Glenfern where diversity is explored in miniature • Guide and companion dogs welcome
Road, Ferntree Gully
• Drop Off / Pick Up Zone located on Brenock Park
Drive for a quick and easy access
Volunteering at Knox Festival
• Please observe parking restrictions in neighbouring
residential areas If you would like to join the festival team as a volunteer, please contact us at volunteers@knox.vic.gov.au or
visit knox.vic.gov.au/knoxfestival
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Short film Masked OUTDOOR PLAY PARK
set for release
FOR LEISUREWORKS
MASKED is a new short Momentum Studios CEO and An outdoor ‘leisure play
film created in conjunction Co-Director of MASKED, Michael park’ will be a popular new
with the Knox ‘Free 2 Be Hardinge said they wanted to create future addition to Knox’s
Me’ LGBTQIA Youth Group, something that didn’t shy away leading indoor pool and
supported by Council’s from the big issues of the LGBTQIA fitness centre.
Youth Services team and the community of young people. Council announced the addition to
amazing work of Momentum
“The passion and drive these Knox Leisureworks in Boronia as
Studios Australia.
young people have to help make part of a five-year plan for its future
The film is a 15 minute short feature a difference is nothing short of growth and operation.
film that follows the story of High inspiring, so it’s been an absolute The new leisure play park will be
Schooler, Zoe, struggling to come pleasure for the team and I to be able added within the next five years to
out as a trans man. After knowing to help them shine a light on an issue reinvigorate the outdoors precinct
who they truly are for a while, Zoe which is far too often swept under of the Tormore Road facility in
finds themself fatigued by their fear the carpet,” Michael said. Boronia. It will cost almost $400,000
of whether others will accept them
Council is committed to addressing to complete.
or not.
and preventing discrimination and
This exciting partnership showcases exclusionary practices affecting
the amazing work of young people Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
aged 15-18 and the Momentum Intersex, Queer and or Questioning
cinema team. (LGBTIQ+) community members
The ‘Free 2 Be Me’ LGBTQIA Youth to ensure a safe and inclusive
Group has been working on this film community for all.
in collaboration with Momentum for Council participates in a number of
more than six months, learning and events that celebrate our LGBTIQ+
covering all elements of production, community, including Midsumma
including story and script writing, Festival, Pride March and IDAHOBIT
character development, production Day. The new addition to Knox
design, producing, directing, camera, Leisureworks came as part of the
lighting, sound production and post To see the film on YouTube go to successful tender by Belgravia
production. youtu.be/bLk8Dxf1xFk or you can Leisure that Council announced in
search hashtag #MASKEDFILM December. Belgravia has won the
Co-Director and ‘Free 2 Be Me’ group
For more information contact contract for the next five years,
member, Jay Beckerleg said that
Madeleine Power, Knox Youth with further possible extensions
although it was a huge commitment,
Services on 9298 8000 or visit based on meeting performance
making MASKED was one of the most
knox.vic.gov.au/youth standards.
rewarding experiences of his life.
News of the new operator has been
“I wish I had something like this when
hailed as an ‘exciting new chapter’
I was discovering myself,” Jay said.
in the centre’s operation, leading
“For kids at my age to have this kind
a facility that has served the
of opportunity is truly life changing.”
community for more than 50 years.
Council’s transfer of operation
builds on the work of past operator
Victorian YMCA, with the centre
being recently awarded the
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria
2018 Health Club of the Year.
To keep up to date with the addition
of the play park subscribe to
Council’s digital newsletter, Knox
eNews at knox.vic.gov.au/news
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Where you’ve seen us working
UPDATES TO CRICKET TRAINING FACILITY
Improvements have been completed on cricket training
facilities at Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully. The new
structure incorporates three enclosed cricket nets with
Before retractable netting as well as one publicly accessible net.
NEW TENNIS COURTS FOR SCORESBY TALASKIA RESERVE Stage 1 of the project is currently completed and we’re
The tennis courts and carpark works at Scoresby Stage 1 Masterplan now onto Stage 2, installing new lighting for the site.
Recreation Reserve are now open. The works included works are now complete
the establishment of three brand new floodlit tennis at Talaskia Reserve in
courts and car parking. The surface of the new courts is Ferntree Gully, including
designed for safe training, and provides a high level of a multi-basketball court,
surface performance for competition. After netball hoop, junior
GEORGE STREET TIP
tennis, handball court
The Reserve has eight centrally located tennis courts
and running track. A new Council has commenced works to re-construct the
which are easily accessible from the nearby clubhouse,
social space includes a shared path nearby the George Street Tip, which was
with car parking for both members and casual users.
shelter, BBQ and picnic destroyed by fire last year. A temporary gravel path
The project was a joint venture between Council, Tennis tables. around the construction area should be used in the
Australia, and the Scoresby Tennis Centre. meantime.
SUFFERN RESERVE WETLANDS
Council recently created a new stormwater treatment
wetland within Suffern Reserve. Works included creating Local Works
a new water quality treatment/habitat wetland, seating
areas and new path links to improve plant diversity and
habitat for wildlife, and aquatic plants to provide safe
breeding areas for native fish, turtles, frogs and birdlife. ROAD RENEWAL PROJECTS ROAD SAFETY WORKS
This is one of six treatment wetlands recently constructed Replacement of kerb and channel Construction is underway of
as part of the Melbourne Water partnership – Enhancing and asphalt resurfacing are currently School Crossing slow points on
Our Dandenong Creek – which won the Program underway or now complete at: Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree
Innovation Award at the Victorian Water Awards! • Parkhurst Drive, Knoxfield – Gully and Early Years Hub,
entire length Argyle Way Wantirna South.
• Cherrington Square, Wantirna –
entire length
MANSON WETLANDS
• Selman Ave, Ferntree Gully –
A new biodiversity RESURFACING WORKS
LEWIS PARK Burwood Hwy to Spring St
wetland system will be Asphalt profiling and resurfacing • Mareeba Cres, Bayswater
constructed in Manson • Albert Ave, Boronia – Bambury St
Council requested community feedback on the draft to Olive Grove works undertaken include: • Clifford St, Bayswater
Masterplan Lewis Park, receiving positive feedback on Reserve in Wantirna,
designed to treat urban • Underwood Rd, Ferntree Gully – • Tyner Rd, Wantirna South • Caroline Ct, Bayswater
plans to reinforce the green and leafy character of Knox,
improve access and connectivity and to provide more stormwater runoff from Lording St to Veronica St • Nyadale Drive, Scoresby • Tolga Ct, Bayswater
open space for people to socialise and keep active. the underground pipe • Ashton Rd, Ferntree Gully – • Dobson Street • Old Orchard Drive, Wantirna South
network, before it enters Adele Ave to Ferntree Gully Rd
The final Masterplan will incorporate community Dandenong Creek. The • Badminton Ct, Wantirna • Hewson Ct, Wantirna South
(works are due to commence and
feedback related to preserving the retarding basin system will also support • Barnsdale Ct, Wantirna • Kingloch Pde, Wantirna
expected to be completed by
function, telling the story of Indigenous culture and the preservation of both • Boronia Rd service road, Wantirna • Kelso Place, Wantirna
March.)
heritage, and planning for car parking. View the aquatic flora (including
Masterplan at participate.knox.vic.gov.au rare and threatened
species) and fauna (frogs,
aquatic birds, good water
bugs, etc). FOOTPATH WORKS
DRAINAGE WORKS
STAMFORD PARK Kerb and Channel/Footpath repairs
Drainage works are completed/ are underway in preparation for road
The renovations of Stamford Park Homestead and nearing completion at: resurfacing at:
Gardens are near completion. The Homestead will soon EARLY YEARS HUBS OPEN
• 3 Maryborough Rd, Boronia • Lance Road, Bayswater
be open, operating as a restaurant and function spaces,
The brand new Knox Children and Family Centre in • Bells Court, Wantirna South
while the Gardens will be accessible to the public. The • Stamford Park – Swale drain
Wantirna South has now opened with Bayswater opening • Stud Road Service Road,
Stamford Park Homestead Gardens have been renovated and carpark
and developed with major improvements made to soon. Each Centre includes: Maternal and child health, between Ireland Ave and
drainage with significant tree and shrub planting, lawn four-year-old sessional preschool, playgroups, long day • 156 Dandelion Drive, Rowville Somerset St, Wantirna South
preparation, fencing, car parking, driveway and retaining care, Wantirna South Centre also offers occasional care. • Underwood Road, between
• 56 Golding Ave, Rowville
walls. Visit knox.vic.gov.au/stamfordpark For enrolment visit knox.vic.gov.au/childrenandfamilies Daffodil Rd and St Elmo Ave
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Your Councillors Put your rubbish
to work
Dobson Tirhatuan Chandler Dinsdale
Ward Ward Ward Ward Tonnes of rubbish is The Knox Transfer Station and
collected from Knox homes Recycling Facility offers free recycling
every week. Much of this can of car batteries, televisions, computers
MAYOR JAKE KEOGH CR NICOLE SEYMOUR CR JOHN MORTIMORE CR ADAM GILL be reused and recycled. By and computer equipment. Read about
0418 228 852 0427 245 834 0402 780 942 0439 650 260 choosing the right bin you what else you can recycle or dispose
can put your rubbish to work. of at the Knox Transfer Station at
This year I’m keen to see our plans for the I’m very excited about the new Stamford It’s wonderful to see Pat and George The road safety bike park at Marie knoxtransferstation.com.au
expansion of the Knox Regional Netball Park Homestead and Gardens which Hetrel’s generous $1 million donation to Wallace Bayswater Park re-opened just
Centre in Ferntree Gully come to life. As the public can finally begin to enjoy. The our community through Council coming before Christmas, with families eagerly Rubbish Hard waste
the premier netball centre in Knox, playing restorations to this historic Homestead, to fruition, with new modern changing waiting for the gates to open! We also
host to more than 4,000 netball players including a restaurant and function spaces facilities at Batterham Reserve and upgraded the picnic and BBQ areas There’s lots of rubbish Where items can’t be donated to
each week, the demand for upgraded and opening next month, and development additional works in the pipeline, including which has been ideal for the Summer you can’t put in your charity or recycled, Council provides
expanded facilities to meet the growing of the Gardens over 38 hectares has new flood lighting and cricket nets. holidays and it’s been great to see the household waste bin. a range of options for you to dispose
needs of players in Knox is huge, and is transformed it into a beautiful and Terrific to see Pat and George awarded in park full of families. I’m looking forward Rubbish such as timber, of these goods. All households paying
set to increase further. Council is seeking significant public space for all to enjoy. Council’s Australia Day Awards too – so to seeing the finishing touches to the bricks, paint, batteries, the Residential Garbage Charge on
further Federal election funds to help us well deserved. bike park over the coming months. chemicals and green their rates can book up to two free
The delivery of the new tennis court waste don’t belong in hard waste collections each financial
realise these plans.
facilities at Scoresby Recreation Reserve We’ve also received some valuable I’m also looking forward to the new your rubbish bin. Find out year. To read what can and can’t be
has been a great addition to the area with community feedback on the future of pedestrian pathway at Lewis Park, what you can and can’t included in a hard waste collection,
three brand new floodlit tennis courts and historic Miller’s Homestead, so I look connecting the skate park with the put in your household bin visit knox.vic.gov.au/hardrubbish
high-level surface for many to enjoy. forward to helping determine the future of tennis court. at knox.vic.gov.au/waste
this marvellous community asset.
Composting Green Waste
Food waste makes up almost half of the Find our more about
rubbish in our bins. Join the Compost our green waste bin and
bundled green waste
Taylor Friberg Baird Scott Revolution and receive 60% off the
collection services.
retail price of eligible products to help
Ward Ward Ward Ward you reduce your organic food waste at
compostrevolution.com.au/knox
CR DARREN PEARCE CR TONY HOLLAND CR PETER LOCKWOOD CR LISA COOPER Learn more about composting your Illegal dumping
0402 780 950 0427 190 389 0419 970 565 0407 240 275 food scraps in a compost bin or worm Council removes dumped rubbish
farm to reduce the amount of food from Council land such as roads,
I’m looking forward to upgrades to the I’m so pleased the hugely popular Pets We received some great feedback from the It’s wonderful to see all the hard work
waste going into landfill at nature strips, reserves and Council
Aimee Seebeck Hall in Rowville, which in the Park event will be back this year. community on the Boronia Renewal Project pay off with the opening of the first
knox.vic.gov.au/composting car parks. To report dumped rubbish
will see the toilets converted into store There’s fun for the whole family with stage draft strategy before Christmas. This Early Years Hub in Wantirna South for
rooms, and an extension of the building to entertainment, cattle dog demonstrations, new strategy builds on the original 2006 the 2019 year. I’m so pleased for all call Customer Service on 9298 8000.
provide updated accessible toilet facilities. an animal farm, reptile display, rides for the Structure Plan and looks to develop the the families and children in Knox that Remember that rubbish on a nature
Recycling strip may be out for a hard waste
Council has recently awarded the tender children and more! I hope everyone and nine key directions through new goals and will benefit from these state-of-the-
and construction will begin in March. The their four-legged friends can come to this strategies to be implemented over the next art facilities. I’m also excited about Make sure you empty collection.
Hall is available for hire to the public, so fantastic day of free entertainment and 10 to 20 years. The feedback we received the opening of the modular buildings items before recycling
Replace a bin
these upgrades will benefit the whole Knox giveaways on Sunday 31 March at Gilbert from the consultation with the community at Knox Gardens Reserve providing and put them loose into
community. Park Reserve. will be used to develop the final renewal modern change rooms for the huge your bin – not in plastic You can request a bin, replace a
strategy. growth in women and young girls in bags which stop them stolen bin, find out about collection
Great feedback too from our social media It’s great to see so many people enjoying from being sorted. dates and enquire about a missed
sport. It will be great to see them in use
consultation which identified Emerson the newly upgraded parkland behind Council has a complete rubbish collection at
for the upcoming 2019 sports season.
Place in Rowville as one of three new off- Mountain Gate Shopping Centre in A-Z Guide to Recycling at knox.vic.gov.au/waste
leash dog parks for Knox. Ferntree Gully too. knox.vic.gov.au/recycling
Collier Ward by-election
Ratepayers in Collier Ward will be heading to the polls on Saturday 30 March to elect a new councillor for their ward.
Nominations for candidates open Thursday 21 February and close Tuesday 26 February. Voters will need to cast their
vote in person on Saturday 30 March; 8am-6pm. For more information, visit vec.vic.gov.au
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COMMUNITY AND COUNCIL PLAN 2017-21 UPDATE ONLINE SERVICES
The Community and Council Plan 2017-21 is Knox’s roadmap for the Council has a number of online
services to make it easier for our
future. It describes the desired future for Knox, what we are going community, available for you 24/7.
to focus on for the next 10 years and beyond, and what Knox City
Skip Bin Permits
Council has committed to for the next four years to help us get there.
Need a skip bin for your renovations
or home repairs? A permit is not
required if a skip is placed on private
Community and Council Plan – Finally, in April there will be inaugural
property. However, if it is place on
Midterm Review coming together of Council’s
roads, footpaths, crossings, nature
11 formal advisory committees.
Council is currently preparing strips or lanes, get a permit at
This unique opportunity will allow
the midterm review of the Knox knox.vic.gov.au/skipbins
participants to share achievements,
Community and Council Plan 2017-
highlight opportunities to inform Pet Registration
21. The review is updating data and
Council planning and consider
engaging with key stakeholders to You can apply to register your cat
emerging trends that may impact
‘check-in’ on how we are travelling or dog and renew and update your
the community into the future.
towards our eight shared goals, pet registration details all online.
outlined in the Plan at The final midterm review report Registrations are due 10 April. Go to
knox.vic.gov.au/communityplan will be available at knox.vic.gov. knox.vic.gov.au/petrego
au/communityplan in July. For any
Community members will have
further information email Pay your rates
an opportunity to get involved in
communityplan@knox.vic.gov.au
the conversation at Council’s Save paper and receive your rates
or phone 9298 8000.
engagement space at the Knox notice online at knox.vic.gov.au/rates
Festival (2-3 March). Activities
Report graffiti
held over the two-day Festival will
capture what our community For tips on how to prevent and remove
feels is important and where we graffiti, or to request a graffiti removal
are doing well. kit, visit knox.vic.gov.au/graffiti
Also informing the review, on 12 View Infringements
February a breakfast session was
held with more than 50 representatives Received a parking infringement?
from agencies and community View the details and photos online
organisations sharing their at knox.vic.gov.au/infringements
achievements from the last 18 New Building Plans
months. The participants highlighted
future challenges and opportunities Do you have a renovation or
in moving toward the shared goals. extension planned? Before you
A graphic recording of this event will start, get advice online about
be available soon on Council’s website your development, change of use,
knox.vic.gov.au. subdivision and more.
Advertised Planning Applications
View all planning applications that
are currently being advertised online.
If you have any questions about a
planning application at advertising
stage, contact Council’s Building and
Planning team during business hours.
For more information or to view the plan visit knox.vic.gov.au/communityplan Go to knox.vic.gov.au/planning
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