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On 14th August, at 2 pm we planted the ROSES in the Carisbrook Market Reserve.

All Carisbrook residents were invited to the planting of the roses.

The purchase of the roses was made on Saturday, 6th August

A public notice appeared in the Carisbrook Mercury advising of planting date and time.

CARISBROOK PROJECTS Inc.

GENERAL MEETING will be held TUESDAY 9 August at 6 pm at the CFA fire station.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEER GRANT

The group have been successful in obtaining $5000 in funding from the Federal Government. From the Department of Social Services the grant provides for the purchase of audio equipment for use at the soundshell, equipment for maintaining the reflective rose garden plus some funds to reimburse for volunteer training costs.

Main business: Planning group for opening upgraded Carisbrook Market Reserve.

Update on building of gazebo at Rose Reflective Garden

Funding received for Carisbrook Market Reserve Upgrade.

Our application for funding for upgrading the Market Reserve was officially announced by David O'Brien, MLC today. The State Government is adding $210,000 to the already nearly $80,0000 raised by the community. The majority of the local monies are from donations to either the Central Goldfields Shire fundraising effort in 2011 or the Carisbrook Disaster Recovery Committee Inc. Groups, such as the Wise Foundation, have contributed to the monies. Now the design work can begin in earnest, with the first signs of works occurring in late March 2015. Congratulations to the committee for the successful collaboration with all the groups involved.

Up the Creek and Back Again .... flood book a reality and on sale now!!

It has been a long time in the making but finally it is here.

The Flood Book. The history of the event of January 2011 and its aftermath.

The stories of the people herein are real…. Real people in a real place experiencing what no one should have to experience. It’s their stories and how they have reacted to what life has thrown their way.

Edited by Carlene Dowie, this book is beautifully presented as a factual representation of the trauma and triumphs of the Carisbrook Community and deserves a place on every home’s bookshelf.

Copies of the book may be obtained by contacting Lyn Symons direct.... admin@carisbrook.org.au

State Government budget to include funding for flood prone community of Carisbrook.

The Weekly Times broke the news that the application that was submitted to obtain funding to clear the creek and create a levee bank around the town will be announced in the State Government budget on Tuesday May 10th.

Carisbrook Projects Inc group asked to speak at the upcoming Emergency Services day in Bendigo.

On Thursday 15 May a member from the C'b Proj Inc has been invited to speak on the residents experiences and expectations of emergency services before, during and after an emergency.

Progress on Carisbrook Market Reserve Upgrade

Meetings on the upgrading the Carisbrook Market Reserve Upgrade has progressed works to plans, pledges of local monies and applications for additional monies.... These upgrades include provision for a toddler Playground and Petanque Area and an area set aside for the Skate Park - Bike Jumps.

Included in the Upgrade is a new Toilet Block, Toddlers Playground, Gazebo with Barbeque area and seating, Petanque Rinks, Verandah/Stage area attached to the existing Lions Club Hall, and upgraded paths, lawn and garden areas. (Refer to Map on Project Information Page for a concept view of area)

A committee consisting of Carisbrook Residents, Central Goldfields Shire Council, Carisbrook Projects Inc., Lions Club and Music Group members have been meeting over the last few months and agreement has been reached on the concept of the different requirements of the Market Reserve, with funds now being raised via various grants and projects to bring the wishes of the Carisbrook Community to a reality.

Release of SES flood emergency guide for Carisbrook residents

Jemma Sackville-Nesbit from SES has finalised the guide for Carisbrook residents and it will be distributed to residents along with a training day on how to fill and use sand bags. Notification of the training day will appear on this website and in the Carisbrook Mercury.