Blackspot TV Fund

The application to the TV Blackspot Fund is still going on and now waiting to see if Delegate wants to be part of the application through a survey being conducted by the DPA. Information is still being sought from the Shire in relation to number of permanent ratepayers in the Bendoc area. A request has been sent to the Victorian Police Communications for access to the Police Tower. They are waiting for approval from the NRE for access to the tower.
Coverage of the TV will depend on what transmitters can be sourced for $125,000 for four stations. The proposed stations are Imparja (TEN), Central West (PRIME), SBS & ABC.
At the moment those who receive TV are not suppose to, as Bendoc is in a remote licencing area and are receiving it by good fortune resulting from a regional transmitter.
Ongoing Costs
Ongoing costs for the equipment will amount to an annual fee for all who use the service. These costs will be for maintenace of the transmitters, rental of tower and insurance of transmitters against the weather and vandalism. This should not be expensive.
Choices
Unfortunately there is no choice. The TV stations are Imparja, Central West SBS & ABC or nothng as part of the Blackspot TV Fund. The stations should be coming from Victoria as Bendoc is part of Victoria but due to the terrian the cost structure does not make it viable for the service


Bendoc Memorial Park News
The Bendoc Memorial Park Committee is calling for help from members of the community to help them spend some money.
The remainder of a NRE/Parks Grant will be handed over from The Bendoc Progress Association to the Park Committee soon. Our committee would like the members of the community to come up with some ideas as to how the money should be spent. Some money was raised in the way of a firewood raffle, with the grand total of  $573.00 earned to help with the park funds.
We would like to thank all those hards working men who gave their time to cut the firewood, Mark Bruce for donating the use of his truck. Wendy Bruce for taking the time to sell tickets, and to Toby Black for putting up our committee members accosting his customers as they left his store. A big thank you to all who bought tickets, as this would not have been the success it was without you
We would also like to congratulate Toby Black whose lucky ticket was plucked out by Wendy Bruce
 The Parks Committee members have a few suggestions as to how they would like the money spent. Such as, a glass fronted display board depicting the history of the town. This could relate the story of the pioneers from the gold era, the timber industry and the farming community. Alongside would be a map highlighting places of interest.
There is also a steam engine, which could be made available. When displayed would blend in with other pieces of machinery already present. An electric barbecue would be very handy especially on total fire ban days.
You might agree or disagree with these suggestions, or you may have some ideas of your own. We would be interested in hearing them.
 You can send any suggestions you have to the Secretary of the Park Committee on  64581222 or  64581462. You may even like to have your say at our next meeting, which will be advertised in due course.

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