Community Forum

In late 2010 Community project forums were conducted in our banking areas of Laverton, Altona and Point Cook. Our aim for the forums was to identify projects that may be required by our communities, that could be undertaken with the aid of funds generated by the Altona, Laverton and Point Cook Community Bank® Branches Bendigo Bank. The project may be small, large, one off or ongoing, it may also be carried out in collaboration with other groups or with government. It is evident that the local residents are strongly committed to the continued future development of our communities.

From the forums, a list of key project priorities have now been identified and condensed. These being:

Laverton Community priorities

  • Foot path access to Laverton Station
  • Laverton Pool
  • Over Pass/Under Pass between Aviation Rd & Maher Rd (traffic congestion & road upgrades)
  • Retirement Village
  • Aircraft Station development
  • Arts Area (Filipino)
  • 24 Hour Allied Health Centre
  • Welcome New Residents/Refugees
  • Food Bank
  • Beautification of Area
  • Youth Centre
  • More Banks ATM’s
  • Post Office

Point Cook Community priorities

  • Community Bus
  • Sporting facilities (Basketball)
  • Drop In Centre
  • Community Swimming Pool
  • Town Hall/Hub for the Community

Altona Community priorities

  • Walking area toilets with disabled access
  • Visitor information booth
  • Community Bus
  • Youth Activity Club
  • Arts Cultural Centre – Events
  • Sound Shell for Logan Reserve
  • Bayside Festival
  • Meeting Place – Mental Health
  • Aged Care Training & Facilities
  • Woman’s Refuge
  • Homeless Service


Click here for a complete list of projects identified at the forums.

The requirements are that the selected project will be that it is:

  • Practical.
  • Highly visible
  • High utility- multifunctional.
  • Be central to all Communities.
  • Able to attract leverage funding from Local, State and Federal Government.
  • Able to carry the Community Banking message.

We now wish to continue to gain your input into this process and request your feedback to this shortlist of projects. In order for this process to be successful, we ask you to think beyond your special interest group and take a “helicopter” view of the community. Please complete this short survey on the projects identified.

Once again, thank you for your participation and we look forward to communicating with you again as we work towards identifying the Community Project/s.

Henry Da Silva
Chairman
Hobsons Bay Community Financial Services