General News
8 November, 2022
Moore new president
PETER Moore wants to build community spirit and revive event tourism after his election last week as Inglewood Development and Tourism president. Mr Moore returns to the role 15 years after last leading the committee.“We want everyone to have...
PETER Moore wants to build community spirit and revive event tourism after his election last week as Inglewood Development and Tourism president.
Mr Moore returns to the role 15 years after last leading the committee.
“We want everyone to have a voice on what’s happening in town,” Mr Moore said.
“I want IDTC to be working with all local organisations ... whether it’s the hospital, the schools, the sporting clubs ... achieving combined efforts to help the town grow and make things happen.
“Let’s grow more community spirit and hopefully revive a strong tourism event calendar.”
Mr Moore said he hoped IDTC could work with the Inglewood Alive committee to bring back that major event unable to be held for several years.
He said there were key issues up for discussion including plans for the streetscape and managing speed and parking in Brooke Street.
Mr Moore has been an advocate for Queensland-style speed warning and check signs in Brooke Street.
Forming part of the Calder Highway linking Melbourne and Mildura, Brooke Street is also a heavy vehicle route.
Some traders have expressed concerns about large vehicles and caravans parking near heritage shop verandahs after several recent reports of damage.
Mr Moore also said an early aim of the new committee would be to increase membership.
He said the group had a membership of more than 40 at its peak but had dwindled below 10. “If we can get it up to 20, that will be a start.” “We want the community to be engaged and discussing our town future.”
Lynette Rose was elected vice-president at last week’s annual meeting and Pauline Wellman secretary.
Outgoing president Carey Imms was thanked for her contributions to IDTC.