On another matter, I thank the Barwon Downs community for again making me most welcome last Sunday morning.
I wish to congratulate the community for its steadfast determination in securing a new community hub.
The government provided $180 000, the Colac Otway Shire Council provided $25 000 and the community put in approximately $45 000 in cash and in kind.
Now the town has a warm, comfortable meeting place for Country Fire Authority brigade meetings and courses, tennis club get-togethers and general community activities.