We are experiencing a number of delays with the building of the Pact Centre. While the earth works and footings were completed some months ago and the building materials delivered on site for installation. The builder has been putting off doing the job, we have now arranged for a new Read more…
Planning for our open day on 19th of November is continuing more details will be posted as they come to hand. We have only just realised that this year is Treetops 30th birthday being at Riddells Creek, so we are planning a a big celebration on this day. Pencil the Read more…
To those that attended our first working bee for the year a big thank you. Some of the jobs undertaken included the pruning of trees along the roads, staking new trees so as we don’t inadvertently slash them when grass cutting, removal of fencing around the new trees that were Read more…
Macedon Ranges Shire Council lifted its fire restrictions last Monday. Campers may now have open fires at the camp again.
Treetops is holding its first Working Bee for the year from 9am on April 22nd to 3pm on April 23rd and would be very appreciative of your assistance. We have jobs for all skill levels so don’t be backward in coming forward. We will provide you with lunch on Saturday Read more…
It has taken 3 weeks but we are finally back on the air. Our internet connection was restored yesterday and the camp can now receive and send emails. Our apologies if you tried to contact us and did not get a reply it was beyond our control. The Camp Ranger Read more…
It is now 19 days since we lost our internet and phone connection due to a lightning strike at the camp. While the phone connection was restored within a week it has taken nearly 3 weeks to get our internet and email back. The camp is back on the air Read more…
Macedon Ranges Shire Council fire restrictions are still in place until May 1st. At this point in time the camp is still too dry to lift our restrictions, they are being assessed on a day to day basis. Please don’t get upset with the Ranger if you request a fire Read more…
At long last we now have Planning and Building Permits issued for the Centre. Earth works for the foundations will commence within the next few days and hopefully construction will start within the next few weeks. When the facility is not being used by the PACT Team the shelter area Read more…
Our insurance claim for Storm Damage back in late December has finally been settled. Work will commence in May to repair the road damage and the PHC floors will be stripped and polished as soon as the contractor is available to carry out the work. The soft fall for the Read more…