Marysville Temporary Village News
Marysville Village Officially Opens
The Official Opening of the Marysville Village and the launch of the new Radio Murrindindi took place Sunday 17th May.
Dignitaries in attendance included Governor of Victoria Professor David de Kretser, A.C., The Premier of Victoria John Brumby, Jenny Macklin, Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Federal member for McEwan Fran Bailey, Ben Hardman Member for Seymour, and Mayor of Murrindindi Shire, Cr Lyn Gunter.
In his addess the Premier paid tribute to the many organisations and individuals who had worked as one to see the temporary village become a reality. He was amazed at how much progress had been made since his last visit to Marysville less than a month ago. He thanked all those who had in one way or another contributed to the construction of the temporary village.
In officially opening 'Marysville Radio" Murrindindi, Governor of Victoria Professor David de Kretser, A.C. made special mention of the work of UG Fm's Peter Weeks who had worked tirelessly to ensure the station could be on air for the opening.
At the conclusion of the offical proceedings three flags were unfurled on the temporary village site's newly erected flagpoles whilst those in attendance sang the Australian Natioal Anthem. Everone was then invited to inspect the facilities and enjoy the catering from the Marysville Lions Club.
Christine Nixon, Head of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority adds her thanks to the many individuals and organisations who helped construct the temporary village.
During her speech Ms Nixon presented to the Premier a 100 Day Report outlining the stepsundertaken by the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority in the first 100 days since the February 2009 bushfires.
Click on this link for short video on the Temporary Village http://www.mediarss.com.au/matdg/ESA1.htm