Community Hub Project - Lift installation

I fully endorse ALL comments

Essential for the wider community to enjoy the sailing and social events

The lift will cater for the needs of families and those with disabilities in an aging and young community. This beautiful space with views over Westernport bay will be accessible to those who might otherwise not have access to such facilities in Somers.

will add huge value to a significant and ageing community that has few available meeting places

A fantastic community initiative that supports inclusion.

Essential for our community.

Important upgrade to allow accessibility and therefore interaction with all members of the community

Its a centre point of the community and the lift will allow those with disabilities access to the club and be part of the community

A really worthwhile project, not just for club members but for the Community at Large. The club hosts activities and is used for meetings by the local school, CFA, Probus as well as yoga, dance, pilates and bridge enthusiasts. When completed, so many more people will have access to these facilities.

An important social and sporting facility in the local community. The addition will enable greater access to members of the community, ensuring those who cannot use the current upstairs clubroom will be able to do so.

It would be great to improve access to this important local venue

For Use by aged public.
Helps with safety for aged persons

The Somers Yacht Club is a beacon for the local community of Somers and those who reside in the surrounding areas. Although I have only personally been blessed with visiting the Yacht Club a handful of times, it became quickly evident how vitally important this facility is in bringing people together. It's hard to put into words the experience of enjoying a refreshing, ice cold beverage whilst gazing out over the stunning Western Port from the Yacht Club, however at these moments it is also difficult to rationalise that some members of the wider community are currently denied access to the building and thus the opportunity to fully appreciate the wonder of the Club. As someone who is passionate about inclusion, it is imperative that this lift upgrade proceed so that we ensure that the Somers Yacht Club remains a space that is easily accessible for all members of the community to come together. As highlighted, no alternative meeting place is available for the elderly and those less-abled individuals who live in Somers to meet . Installing a lift at the Somers Yacht Club is the project that this community needs to move forward together.

The Club was a huge part of my childhood and is responsible for a huge amount of amazing memories. It links me strongly with my grandparents, cousins, siblings and friends. It is also a crucial hub for the Somers community to come together and facilitates the amazing Peninsula hospitality that we all love.
The Club needs to be accessible for everyone and this project would allow it to support everyone, no matter their mobility.

The Somers Yacht Club is a very important community facility and this lift will give improved access to all members of the community. The lift will improve the utilisation of the hall area on level 2 by giving disabled access. It is important to note that this is the only hall facility in Somers and improved access to this facility will allow for more inclusive community activities.

Vital hub for all ages in the community. Needs to be accessible for all, especially those with mobility issues.

A great asset to the local community in providing better access for all and improving facilites

This will provide access to older members of the club who are no longer able to use stairs. It is very important to keep these people interested in th e community.

The true hub of the community - a vital up grade
Barbie W