Critical meeting : Parks Victoria to meet LCG this week over future of Serendip

Serendip has been teaching kids how to care and protect wildlife for decades. Are we going to lose this?

LCG President calls on Lara residents to attend a critical meeting with Parks Victoria's management next Wednesday

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"This meeting is one of the most important we've had about Serendip since LCG started in 2004," said Barry White, President of Lara Care Group.

"We've received a letter from the Chair of Parks Victoria's Board, John Pandazopoulos, that foreshadows more community involvement in the future of Serendip."

"Three of Parks Victoria's top Regional staff have been invited by LCG to address community concerns at the meeting. We also expect them to deliver more information about a community reference group."

"On Wednesday Lara residents have the opportunity to influence the future development of Serendip and its role in conservation, education and tourism."

"Don't miss this meeting," Mr White said, "A large turnout will have a big impact on Serendip's future."

Can you ask questions at the meeting?

Following a presentation by Parks Victoria, all participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.

How to attend the meeting

UPDATE: due to an overwhelming response the venue is now full to capacity so we have closed registrations early.  Thankyou all for your wonderful support!

For those who are unable to make it we'll provide a report in this News Update

This meeting is open to Lara Care Group members and other Lara community organisations.

 

When: Wednesday 1st March

Time: 7:30pm

Where: Lara (venue location provided to attendees)

How: Sorry Registrations have closed

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Quick Updates - lots going on politically!

Call for moratorium on works at Serendip

As reported here, representatives of LCG will meet with local member, Ella George, on Monday 27th February to discuss our request for a moratorium on all destructive works at Serendip (amongst other matters related to Serendip). We'll update you on the outcome of the meeting.

Sarah Mansfield asks Government to protect Serendip

Last Thursday, our new upper house member for Western Region, Sarah Mansfield, asked a question in Parliament on behalf of the Lara Care Group. 

She says:
"We have an opportunity to return the sanctuary in the You Yangs [region] to its former glory. Serendip should be a place for young and old to learn, play, and explore, and develop an appreciation for conservation. The community deserves to know what is going on, so I hope to have updates soon."  

You can read more here on Ms Mansfield's Facebook page.   More on this in a future update.

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Help continue to put pressure on the State Government to stop wrecking Serendip.

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