Too many cooks might spoil the broth but perhaps the serving size underwhelms, too.
Consider the taskforce formed in July 2013 to deliver a “draft vision” for iconic Bells Beach.
First, a team of experts was assembled. Then ex-deputy premier John Thwaites was appointed chair.
Next they developed a “community engagement process”.
They conducted a web forum, they sought public submissions, they fielded ideas from “around the world”.
They toiled, talked, crafted and conflated.
Finally the draft vision has been released:
“To respect and protect the natural environment, indigenous heritage and surfing culture of Bells Beach.”
Worth every 1.25 words per month.
How long before Tim Truong, owner of dilapidated heritage eyesore The Ritz, takes the property back off the market?
He’s lodged umpteen redevelopment applications but never followed through on any.
He’s also had the place up for sale but usually for at least twice the going rate, according to one agent.
The latest price, between $3 million and $7 million, might be over the mark, too, given the T&G buiilding, for instance, recently sold for $1.9 million.
With expressions of interest closing next week, The Ritz will probaby be back off the market quick smart, like last time when it didn’t last a month.
Meanwhile, other buildings are winning awards – even dunnies.
And on this front Geelong’s ring road has been flush with success.
The Victorian Architecture Awards have recognised two rest areas on the new Waurn Ponds section, earning BKK Architects a ‘small project architecture award’.
Something to think about next time you’re in the small room there.
It’s tough work but someone has to do it.
The latest position up for grabs is likely to have folks banging the door down in South Geelong’s Swanston St.
Advertised as “Beer jobs: Venue Manager, Little Creatures, Geelong”, it offers “an excellent salary and bonus structure, nine-day fortnight, generous staff discount on delicious Craft beers and enormous potential for career advancement …”
Mmmm, generous staff discount, but you had us at “beer jobs”.
