Inverloch appeals for sound shell

INVERLOCH is amping up is music festivals.

The town is well known for its musical talent and incredible seaside shows, and now community members are looking to take it one step further.

Bass Coast Shire Council voted to provide ‘in-principle’ support to help the Lions Club of Inverloch and District develop a sound shell in the Glade.

This support will help the Lions Club solicit support and funding from other organisations – including grants on a State and Federal level.

“The sound shell is in line with our plans for the area,” Cr Neil Rankine said.

“It will help the community put on events and will be a great addition to the community. It will require a small amount of vegetation removal, but the structure would protect the remaining vegetation from the wind. In balance, I think it’s a fantastic thing for the community.”

The Lions Club’s Klaus Edel said getting the sound shell on council’s agenda was a collaborative effort between the Lions Club and many other organisations, and in particular thanked council’s manager for sustainable environment Deirdre Griepsma for helping through the planning stage to present a case to council.

“We are quietly confident but there is still a long way to go. We will need the support of the community before it can be built,” Mr Edel said.

Mr Edel said the club is hoping to use an 11.2 kilowatt solar battery to power the structure so it leaves little to no carbon footprint.

Sound shells have popped up in places all over Victoria, including the popular local venue Mossvale Park.

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