About Point Lonsdale Civic Association

The Point Lonsdale Civic Association is a group of residents and friends of Point Lonsdale who care about:

• the conservation, protection and maintenance of the beaches, foreshore, dune systems, natural environment and beauty of Point Lonsdale and surrounding areas;
• the conservation and maintenance of historic buildings, sites and precincts within the Borough of Queenscliffe;
• the retention of Point Lonsdale as a peaceful holiday resort and residential area consistent with orderly and compatible development; and,
• the provision and maintenance of public facilities in Point Lonsdale and the wider Region.

The Association was established in 1910 and the present name was adopted in 1961 following the amalgamation of the Point Lonsdale Progress Association (established in 1910) and the Point Lonsdale Advancement League.

Committee of Management – 2023.

President:          Mr. David Kenwood

Vice-President:   Ms. Fay Agterhuis

Secretary:          Mr. L Moosket

Treasurer:          Mr.  A. Rogers

Member Meetings

PLCA regularly conducts meetings of members which are usually also attended by Councillors of the Borough of Queenscliffe, and occasionally CoGG Councillors, and interested residents.  No meeting is scheduled during the winter period but such meetings are held during this period if a matter arises that requires discussion and input from members.  The Committee of Management meets regularly during this period.

Member Communications

A member newsletter is published regularly.  The newsletter, meeting notices and meeting minutes are sent to members by email.

The purposes of the Point Lonsdale Civic Association (PLCA) as stated in its Constitution are:

1. To promote and to maintain the interests of persons who are residents, ratepayers or friends of Point Lonsdale, and includes their children and partners.

2. To promote:
   1. the conservation, protection and maintenance of the beaches, foreshore, dune systems, natural environment and beauty of Point Lonsdale area, Queenscliff, and the adjoining area in the City of Greater Geelong, and areas in and around Swan Bay;
   2. the conservation and maintenance of historic buildings, sites and precincts within the Borough of Queenscliffe;
   3. as far as is consistent with orderly and compatible development, the retention of the character of Point Lonsdale as a peaceful holiday resort and residential area, which is attuned to the interests of young families and those requiring a relaxed and quiet lifestyle, and
   4.  the provision and maintenance of public facilities in Point Lonsdale and in the wider Region.

3.  In advancing the above:
   1.  to liaise with local government, government authorities and other organisations;
   2.  to make submissions and representations to government departments, authorities and other organisations;
   3. to make objections and to lodge and to prosecute appeals;
   4. to issue and to distribute publications and to seek publicity, and
   5. to do such other acts and things as may be appropriate.

4. To disseminate information on matters, which may be of interest to members, friends of Point   Lonsdale and visitors.
5. To provide a forum where people may discuss views and problems, which directly or
   indirectly affect or relate to the matters listed above.
6. To assist charitable causes, particularly those within the Borough of Queenscliffe.
7. To liaise with community associations and organisations in the Region, which work to achieve the objectives, listed in paragraph two.