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NEWS: Earthcore 2005 Permit Declined due to Hospital Strain

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edit: This previous ruling has been overturned!
EARTHCORE VICTORY

Over the past several months Earthcore has been fighting for the right to hold their 3 day festival at Undera after the City of Greater Shepperton refused to issue a permit. The refusal was solely due to GV health's CEO Greg Pullen objecting to the event being held on the same time of another event potentially stretching emergency services at the local hospital to their limits. Today VCAT has given the green light for Earthcore Global Carnival to be held in Undera overturning the council's decision.

This is a victory for Earthcore and the greater Shepperton area on a number of levels:

1. Undera and the greater Shepperton area will receive massive economic flow on effects estimated to be in the region of $2 million . Earthcore is a long standing and professional organisation that follows strong procedures in terms of it's commitment to entertainment, safety and general conduct in all facets of it's operations.

Source

One of Australia's biggest dance music festivals - Earthcore - has
been canned after Greater Shepparton City Council denied a planning
application for the proposed Undera site.

The council's decision to reject the permit comes after weighty
objections from Goulburn Valley Health, which said it could not ensure
adequate medical care to the public during the three-day event, which
is scheduled for the same weekend as the Spring Car Nationals in
November.

The decision has been slammed by Earthcore consultant Pip Darvall, who
said the group was looking at all possible avenues - including an
appeal to the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal - to have the
decision overturned.

Last year, the event was marred by the death of 22-year old Melbourne
man Stephen Henshall and the disappearance of 19-year-old James Oates,
who was found 36 hours after he was reported missing.

The former Earthcore director said the group was also considering a
new venue but virtually ruled out a date change because the event's
success was largely based on reputation.

"It's like Moomba (festival)," Mr Darvall said.

"Moving the date is not that easy."

Mr Darvall - who applied for the planning permit in February on behalf
of Earthcore - said the event had always received great support from
the Goulburn Valley community, and said organisers had worked with
police, ambulance and fire authorities during the past five months to
ensure all parties were happy.

"We had no indication that there was a concern until a few weeks ago," he said.

Yesterday council acknowledged the event provided a boost to the
Goulburn Valley economy, particularly at Undera, and said after being
well organised during the past two years it caused minimal disruption.

But Cr Chris Hazelman said council had a duty of care and upheld the
hospital's objections despite having no objection to the event itself.

"It's disappointing, but we've got to recognise the position of the
hospital and its reduced capacity," Cr Hazelman said.

Drawing attention to the fact the hospital recorded 11 category one
admissions - the most severe emergency rating - during last year's
event compared with a monthly average of six, Goulburn Valley Health
chief executive Greg Pullen said it was too much of a risk.

"We don't object to either (event)," Mr Pullen said.

"But we do object to them being held on the same weekend this year."

The department is currently 20 per cent down on trolley bays and the
medical ward also has a reduced number of beds due to the hospital's
redevelopment.

Yesterday the festival was still listed on the company's website as an
upcoming event.

Source
 
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That sucks ass! I really, really, really, REALLY wanted to FUCKEN go this year. *stamps foot*



"Last year, the event was marred by the death of 22-year old Melbourne
man Stephen Henshall and the disappearance of 19-year-old James Oates,
who was found 36 hours after he was reported missing."

*Looks at BBG*
 
^^^ that missing guy, james, was looking for me, apparently. crazy fucker. funluvingirl knows the deal.

i'm really hoping they can sort this out though; the year before last when they were gonna have it at mt. disappointment again it had to be moved at the last minute, so i'm sure they can sort something out.
 
They've had far less notice than this before (remember Feb 2001 anyone?) - I'm sure they'll figure something out.
 
It would be disapointing but not the end of the world.... If they cancelled Rainbow Serpent id be pissed :p
 
the show will go on
they have more than one site open to them
come on as if some one as big as earthcore would hem all ther bets on only the oe site being avalable to them

lets just hope its not the crator again (2002)
 
Gah, I already have my ticket. Won't be too happy if it's off :\
 
It will be somewhere, just where and when is still to be decided. I'm sure we'll have an update within a few weeks.
 
I also have my ticket :( I am sure they can find I site but if they cant my backyard is always available :D

Peace LOve and Mungbeans
 
big enough for 10 000 peopel??

this is not a littel bush part where only 150 to 200 peopel are comign
this is a big festival
trust me when i say they have a back up plan guys
not like i dont work for them or any thing
 
Earthcore Global Carnival Victoria, 2005

The Earthcore Global carnival held in November for the last 12 years has become an institution.

We now attract a large and varied number of artists from across the globe who want to play at our festival, the same can be said about our audience.

Many people travel for days and from great distances, coming together to dance under the stars. This is a rare and beautiful occurrence, especially in light of current world events . . . to see people from all walks of life, all religions and all cultures coming together.

You may have heard that the Shepparton City Council has objected to our permit (pending appeal). This means a potential loss of tourism and dollars to this area and the opportunity for all people in the area to experience a truly international event.

As a professional organisation with many years experience staging of hundreds of events, contingency plans are a central part of our planning process.

We have a number of backup venues with permits, including EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE VENUE - "MOUNT DISAPPOINTMENT" and shires eager to host the festival for the subsequent flow on effects that we all bring to an area.

THIS EVENT IS ALL SYSTEMS GO !!!!!! 100% GUARANTEED

We thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to kicking up some dust with you all in November

ONE PERSON'S DISAPPOINTMENT IS ANOTHER PERSON'S MOUNTAIN OF OPPORTUNITY

BRING IT ON !!!!
 
dont even think about that as an option

how dare you

*bitch slaps for friskk*

plus have you ever seen the mt disapointment site
 
Which event did they think was going to put the biggest strain on the healthcare system Earthcore or the Spring Car Nationals...?

All drug bias aside, I am inclined to think a bunch of pissed idiots messing around with cars is a lot more dangerous than an Earthcore festival.
 
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