A worthy project to allow safer community access
Alphington Scout Hall Security, Safety & Access Upgrade
Provide Wheelchair Access, remove open drains and create secure storage
Project details
Suggested by: Matthew
Project partner: 1st Alphington Scout Group
Region
Inner Metro
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186 votes received
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In order to create wheelchair access to the hall, which is used for scouting and other community groups, such as local dance schools, it is proposed to create a ramp at the front of the hall as the new Main entrance. Removing the existing non-security fence, provides better safety and lighting including a safer access from the street by removing the open stormwater drains. In addition, by providing a metal shed to house and the trailers used by the scout group, it is hoped that they will not be stolen from the open yard as happened in 2016.
Currently there is no wheelchair access to the hall, which means that many of the local users from the community cannot attend events such as Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Exercise and Dance Classes, along with the usual scouting groups that meet four times a week. In addition, with no defined footpath or crossings across the open drains, it is a safety risk for parents and others dropping-off / attending events. Concealed drainage, new fencing, better lighting, along with the new wheelchair accessible entrance, will mean that the community have a much better resource, which will be more accessible.
Project details
Suggested by: Matthew
Project partner: 1st Alphington Scout Group
Region
Inner Metro
Budget
Votes
186 votes received
This project did not receive enough votes to be successful.
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As the is a community facility that is by many varied groups, this upgrade would benefit many
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Great initiative!
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A great asset and space for our community, kindly shared by this Scout Group. This building upgrade will enhance its use by both for the scouts and the wider community.
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A great set of project goals for this Scout Group in a growth area of Melbourne to make the facility more effective to deliver great youth programs for our youth members.
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a kerb and resurface of the street too
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A well used community facility, but it needs an upgrade to continue to be safe and accessible.
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This is a critical community asset, particularly as there are ewer and fewer local buildings available to the public, and an increasing population.
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Scouting is a great community asset and helping to make this hall more presentable will help attract and retain youth members. Helping young people grow in confidence and giving them skills that they will take into their adulthood.
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This is a valuable community asset. Scouts generously share this space so that many local community activities can also happen here. Everything from young children's dance classes to old ladies exercise - we can't do without it. An upgrade would benefit many members of the community.
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Looks like it really needs some help
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The Scout Hall is used by many groups in the community and is a true community hall. It needs the works to make it safer and more accessible to all.
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An excellent project that will benefit the wider community by providing universal access to all users.
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Security upgrades including lighting, fencing and facilities to lock up valuable equipment, whilst completing storm water works and enabling access to a larger percentage of the community would be a valuable and worthy investment in the local community.
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Long overdue to get rid of the open storm water drain. Making the hall accessible to those with disabilities is a fantastic idea making the hall an asset to the community.
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This project demonstrates scouts are catering for the wider community, not just their members.
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Needs to be done urgently
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great ideas 1st Alphington - hope you collect the votes and are successful in gaining funding
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JasA
16 Sep 2018
A great facility for the community which will benefit the whole community- very worthy project.