It was reported that Andrew Bennet had been contacted regarding CCTV for
the site and that no further meeting had been arranged at this time. It is the
intention of the WCCSC to look at other security arrangements in addition to
CCTV, however Mr Bennet is only able to discuss CCTV. Jane Harrington offered
to seek additional information relating to security and work with Tony Wright.
10.1 Beechworth
The Mayor advised that he had been contacted by Dr Ian Burke who was
involved in the redevelopment of the Beechworth Asylum facility. Dr Burke is
interested in providing advice on the Willow Court site in an ex officio capacity.
[Beechworth Lunatic Asylum is a decommissioned psychiatric hospital located
in Beechworth, Victoria. It is currently owned by La Trobe University. There is a
similar site at Aradale in Victoria.]
RESOLVED that the Mayor should liaise with Dr Burke to organise a site visit
and to attend the next meeting to be held at New Norfolk.
Interesting given that Beechworth run a successful ghost tour and Investigation Tour. I guess this way the Mayor will have someone to bounce ideas off for a similar venture at Willow Court.
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10.2 Vandalism and removal of artefacts
Deputy‐Mayor Lathey reported that doors had been removed in C Ward &
Alonnah. An amnesty period for the return of artefacts was suggested.
*Sad news, but how are these people getting in? They would have to be making quite a lot of noise to gain entry into the 2 most secure Wards in Willow Court. *
Nick Jarvis