Ceremonial Dance Space Portland Foreshore

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Glenelg Shire Council has been successful in securing a grant from the State Government Regional Infrastructure Fund for the design and implementation of a Traditional Owner Dance and Ceremony Space.

This Ceremonial Dance Space, designed in consultation with local Traditional Aboriginal Dance Group Koondoom Yarkeen Karweeyn, with support from Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (GMTOAC), Winda Mara Aboriginal Corporation (WMAC) and Dhauwurrd Wurrung Elderly and Community Services (DWECH), will provide opportunities for community workshops and ceremonies, and aid in fostering a greater understanding of cultural heritage and reconciliation.

The design of the space has drawn from both Gunditjmara culture and the natural coastal elements that the space sits within. This space intends to honour both in its completion and will be available for use by the whole community. For more information, please refer to the FAQs and documents.

For more information, please refer to the FAQs and documents.

Glenelg Shire Council has been successful in securing a grant from the State Government Regional Infrastructure Fund for the design and implementation of a Traditional Owner Dance and Ceremony Space.

This Ceremonial Dance Space, designed in consultation with local Traditional Aboriginal Dance Group Koondoom Yarkeen Karweeyn, with support from Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (GMTOAC), Winda Mara Aboriginal Corporation (WMAC) and Dhauwurrd Wurrung Elderly and Community Services (DWECH), will provide opportunities for community workshops and ceremonies, and aid in fostering a greater understanding of cultural heritage and reconciliation.

The design of the space has drawn from both Gunditjmara culture and the natural coastal elements that the space sits within. This space intends to honour both in its completion and will be available for use by the whole community. For more information, please refer to the FAQs and documents.

For more information, please refer to the FAQs and documents.

Consultation has concluded

  • 29 August 2024

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    With the Portland Foreshore Pathway Lighting due to be complete in the coming weeks, we are preparing for the implementation of the Ceremonial Dance Space. We expect the works to commence in the next four weeks and are expected to take approximately three months to complete (weather permitting).

    As part of the works safety fencing will be erected on the foreshore between the car park south of the Yacht Club and the TS Henty Cadet building, and will block a section of pathway. Users will be able to walk around the fencing but unfortunately this will not be on the footpath. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause during construction.

    As part of the works it is necessary to remove a pine tree that is close to the pathway, however native trees and vegetation will be planted as part of the project.

    With the Portland Foreshore Pathway Lighting due to be complete in the coming weeks, we are preparing for the implementation of the Ceremonial Dance Space. We expect the works to commence in the next four weeks and are expected to take approximately three months to complete (weather permitting).

    As part of the works safety fencing will be erected on the foreshore between the car park south of the Yacht Club and the TS Henty Cadet building, and will block a section of pathway. Users will be able to walk around the fencing but unfortunately this will not be on the footpath. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause during construction.

    As part of the works it is necessary to remove a pine tree that is close to the pathway, however native trees and vegetation will be planted as part of the project.

    Consultation has concluded