Hi, I am a Civil Engineer, a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers Australia and also hold a post graduate diploma in Municipal Engineering and Management. With over 45 years experience in Municipal Engineering and management ranging from rural Shires to large metropolitan cities. My experience also includes working as a senior engineer in an international engineering consultancy as well as previously managing my own civil engineering consultancy.
Having twice spent time on study tours of European cities I have enriched my strong interest in street-scapes.
As a Rural resident, land owner in the Pentland Hills, a former secretary and member of the Pentland Hills Landcare Group, Vice Chair of the djerriwarrh Creek and Bridge Community and former Chair of the Moorabool Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee, I am fully aware of the economic burden that the annual Municipal rate levy brings to all our residents.
I am never ceased to be amazed at the tapestry of the diversity and hence the uniqueness of our Moorabool Shire, which amongst many highlights, has two major river gorges of National geological significance, and shares a border with the City of Ballarat, the Shire of Macedon Ranges, the Shire of Hepburn and the City of Melton.
From the Wombat State Forest to the Brisbane Ranges National Park to the Lal Lal State Forrest, to potato growing in the rich chocolate soils in the west to cropping and grazing in the south, to Hamlets, to Villages, to small Towns and to a quickly growing larger town in the eastern extremity of our Shire.
I am an independent candidate having no affiliation with any political party and have been a ratepayer for over 30 years. Read More
I stand on a platform for lowering the Municipal rate burden on our residents. If elected I will move a motion, the next time it comes before Council, to keep the annual rate income for the following fiscal year at its present level. Read More
The Bacchus Marsh traffic chaos must be addressed with extreme urgency to protect the health safety and wellbeing of not only our road users but also residents and pedestrians, who are forced into this toxic environment in the vicinity of the State Government designated heavy vehicle in Grant Street and Gisborne Road. Read More
Although the Basketball /Heated swimming pool complex is partially completed it is essential not to rest on our laurels and to continue to advocate in the strongest possible way to hold the Commonwealth Government to their promise to grant the Shire 15 million dollars towards its construction. Once this grant is obtained construction can commence immediately. Read More
If elected I will ensure that our urban and rural road network is maintained strictly in accordance with Council’s own Road Management policy. I will be paying particular attention to the intervention levels in relation to road shoulders in the following way; Read More
If elected I will advocate for a holistic policy to reduce the ever- increasing accumulation of roadside rubbish and graffiti daubed walls in the following ways; Read More
The State Governments proposal to construct an overhead 500kV transmission line from Ballarat to Sydenham traversing some of the most fertile soils in the State. Read More
It should be noted that a significant proportion of our residents need to travel outside Moorabool for their employment, this is a major difficulty especially for our young teenage youth seeking employment. Read More
Council must ensure that all sand mining complies with world- standard air quality environmental best practice to reduce the impact of the air quality on our residents in Darley and Coimadia. Read More
I stand on a platform of ensuring that our developing townships are not polluting and protecting the surrounding environment, especially our rivers creeks and water-courses. Read More
Small towns need a voice. I will ensure that small towns and hamlets are given a voice on any Council decision that may affect the resident’s wellbeing and ultimately maintain the character and amenity of their town. Read More
If elected I will strongly advocate for the initial community involvement planning process to commence for a Civic Centre to be constructed, centrally located on Main Street Bacchus Marsh on land owned by the Shire. Read More
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