Bellarine Times
Tuesday 5 January 2010
VOL 3. No 01
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¼ Acre of paradise 18 Martin Street, INDENTED HEAD $459,000 Located in the quiet holiday hamlet of Indented Head all the hard work is done on this 5 year old B/V home. Peaceful and quiet, the tranquil life you desire is within a short stroll to the beach. All is in readiness for you to move in and enjoy what seaside living can offer. The reality of a quality home on that larger block by the seaside can become a reality. You will be impressed with the design of the home and the quality of the fittings utilized. • 3 generous sized bedrooms (master with full ensuite) • Tasmanian Oak polished floorboards in living area – carpet in bedrooms • Open and spacious family and dining area • Modern and spacious kitchen • Natural gas cook-top, electric wall oven, spacious corner pantry. • Formal separate living area • Reverse cycle heating and cooling • North facing timber deck for entertaining • Double glazed windows • Double garage with remote and internal. • Access to rear yard from side of property • Beautiful established gardens and garden shed • Plumbed water tank ready to maintain the gardens • Fantastic children’s cubby house This home is well worthy of your inspection in order to appreciate the peace and tranquility of the area The wonderful home on offer and ultimately what bayside living of this caliber can offer.
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Drysdale residents face double-edged sword with house prices and rates expected to rise
BY ALISON MARTIN DRYSDALE ratepayers are being urged to consider the implications of proposed land rezoning in the area. The Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) has raised the issue of increased rates on areas of Drysdale that have been earmarked for rezoning by the City of Greater Geelong. DCSCA secretary, Patrick Hughes, said the City of Greater Geelong planned to change land-use in four areas of Drysdale through amendments to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. “Each is currently open for public consultation and each is likely to increase residents’ rates,” he said. A CoGG spokesperson acknowledged ratepayers could see an increase in their rates but explained they had a right to oppose and appeal rezoning. The spokesperson said there was “no direct link between rezoning and valuation” but it was likely that a property in a newly rezoned residential area would increase in value. “This fact would form part of the assessment when the property is valued for rates purposes,” the spokesperson said. “Rezoning proposals are subject to a thorough review process which provides opportunities for individuals to make submissions either in favour or against the proposals. “Property owners also have the right to appeal if they believe the valuation of their property is inaccurate.” Hughes said the DCSCA would be watching the consultation process
71 years of fun closely. “These amendments are the council’s Drysdale and Clifton Springs Structure Plan in action. “That plan went through a similar consultation process, yet it reflects very
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Scripture Union’s Carmel and ‘lolly pop’ people Stephen and Sam, form part of a group who have been providing holiday song, dance and entertainment to children at Portarlington Park for a staggering 71 years. See full story Page 3.
few of the 40 submissions it generated.” Land affected by the proposed rezoning includes properties bounded by High, Eversleigh and Princess streets from residential to business. Land bounded by Princess and Woodville
streets, and other properties in Drysdale have been included in an amendment for rezoning from farming and low density residential and residential 1. For more information about the amendments and how to respond to
proposals, contact council’s customer service centre in Hancock Street, Drysdale or by phone on 5272 4820. Written submissions on the proposed amendments are due by Monday, January 18.
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