Welcome to this Autumn edition of the Beaconsfield Banner. The Banner is available on our BPA website www.beaconsfield.org.au and printed copies are available in the town at businesses including the Beaconsfield Post Office and Beaconsfield Pharmacy.
The most significant local issue we are dealing with is the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) and, in particular, the Level Crossing at Station Street, Beaconsfield. Work on the Project continues at a fast rate, and at times works are happening 24/7. In particular, works have commenced on the overpass which will significantly change the landscape. The Level Crossing Removal Project team have held an online information session on 13 February to provide an update on the road bridge and a construction update. Unfortunately many locals could not participate due to loss of power after the storm that afternoon. Local Upper House MP Michael Galea hosted a Community Reference Group for the Station Street, Beaconsfield Project. The Reference Group raised several matters affecting the area, residents, traffic flow, etc. There will be further meetings arranged by LXRP and the Reference Group. If any residents want to have input on this project please contact us.
The Beaconsfield ANZAC Memorial Service will be held on Sunday 21 April commencing at 2pm. As previously the service will be held at the Beaconsfield War Memorial. Prior to the service, there will be a march from the Fire Station along Woods Street. Cardinia Shire Council will be undertaking landscape works at Bonette Reserve. The Tender for the works has been awarded to Blue Peak Constructions Pty Ltd. Works are due to be completed prior to the date of the ANZAC Memorial Service.
The latest information on the future accessibility of the Beaconsfield Nature Conservation Reserve is uncertain. Cardinia Environment Coalition, the current land managers of the Nature Conservation Reserve, have announced that they are not in a position to continue their role. We await further developments. The proposed refurbishment of the Beaconsfield Reservoir by Melbourne Water is unchanged.
Cardinia Shire Council Grants are now open for the 2024/2025 year and will close on 29 March, 2024. It is proposed that our Association will apply for a Grant for next year’s Beaconsfield ANZAC Memorial Service and a Grant of up to $1,000 to purchase Christmas trees and decorations for Beaconsfield.
The Beaconsfield Carols by the Creek was held on Sunday 17 December at Bob Burgess Reserve. The Carols were organised by Beaconsfield Baptist Church and BPA and was a wonderful community event. The weather was fine and the crowd of approx. 1200 enjoyed the family friendly event.
The Victorian Government Container Deposit Scheme has started in Beaconsfield. The Machine is located at Mitre 10 Beaconsfield. Community members receive 10 cents for each eligible can, carton or bottle they return. This is a great way to recycle instead of items ending up in land fill.
Our Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month except January and December and start at 7.30pm. Thanks to the Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre for their assistance in allowing us to use this venue. All local residents, business owners and others keen to be kept informed on matters predominately related to Beaconsfield are welcome to come to meetings.
Graeme Taylor
President
Beaconsfield Progress Assoc. Inc.
