Somebody is watching! New security is now visible at Willow Court despite people on social media helping others enter the site with their knowledge of security. While many people wish to see the site, the Derwent Valley Council is not allowing anyone except those that have had private tours escorted by Councillors. The next Council agenda has a closed section of the meeting dealing with Willow Court security. Also recorded on the Derwent Valley Council’s VANDALISM REPORT is a cost of $1825.00 for repairs for April. Also on the agenda is a proposal to sell some Council owned land and the funds to go towards the restoration of Willow Court.
That if approval is obtained for the calling of Expressions of Interest for the sale of the George Street Land that the Mayor undertake a press release advising that expressions of interest will be called for the sale and that the proceeds from the sale will be directed to undertake restoration works at “Willow Court”.
Also of interest is the Council’s plan to lease part of the Bronte Ward to the Derwent Valley Community House and the Department of Health and Human Services. We are still waiting for more information on this one and would love to see an impact study on the potential of tourism at Willow Court before any decision is formalised.