Clifton Springs, Victoria
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Clifton Springs is a coastal town located on the Bellarine Peninsula
, near Geelong, Victoria
, Australia
, named after local mineral spring
s, which were found around Fairy Dell, which was closed due to possible landslide
s however re-opened in 2007 after extensive work repairing the area.
. The town overlooks Corio Bay
, the You Yangs
and Geelong. The area has undergone drastic changes over the past decade, with expansions to population amongst the biggest of them all. New housing developments around the area have been vast, with new developments on the north side of the town.
Clifton Springs has a local church located in the suburb, called the "Drysdale Community Church" which is apparent to be only for the town of Drysdale
but is for both towns.
Time has slowly degraded the local fountain, with big bold letters 'Clifton Springs', all in upper case. The fountain has been subject to town meetings discussing its future including whether or not to destroy the monument, which came to an ominous decision to keep it. Not only this, but it has been filled with bubble bath
solution, causing the water to become filthy and having to be refilled. Late 2006, it was emptied for its last time until further notice, due to water restrictions. The monument is known around the area as a landmark and is often cited in reference to directions.
Golfers play at the Clifton Springs Golf Club on Clearwater Drive.
Clifton Springs has more than one primary school.
The population is expected to grow to more than 9,000 residents by the year 2020.
Bellarine Peninsula
The Bellarine Peninsula is a peninsula located south-west of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, surrounded by Port Phillip, Corio Bay and Bass Strait. The peninsula, together with the Mornington Peninsula separates Port Phillip from Bass Strait...
, near Geelong, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, named after local mineral spring
Spring (hydrosphere)
A spring—also known as a rising or resurgence—is a component of the hydrosphere. Specifically, it is any natural situation where water flows to the surface of the earth from underground...
s, which were found around Fairy Dell, which was closed due to possible landslide
Landslide
A landslide or landslip is a geological phenomenon which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rockfalls, deep failure of slopes and shallow debris flows, which can occur in offshore, coastal and onshore environments...
s however re-opened in 2007 after extensive work repairing the area.
History
A Clifton Springs Post Office was open from 1902 until 1921, and from 1927 until 1932. Fairy Dell Post Office opened on 1 July 1916 and closed in 1971.Town overview
Clifton Springs is often grouped with its neighbouring town, DrysdaleDrysdale, Victoria
Drysdale is a rural township near Geelong, Victoria, Australia, located on the Bellarine Peninsula. The town has an approximate population of over 3700....
. The town overlooks Corio Bay
Corio Bay
Corio Bay is one of numerous bays in the southwest corner of Australia's Port Phillip, and is the bay on which abuts the City of Geelong. The nearby suburb of Corio takes its name from Corio Bay.-Name:...
, the You Yangs
You Yangs
The You Yangs are a series of granite ridges that rise to 364m above the Werribee Plain approximately 55km south west of Melbourne and 22km north east of Geelong, in Victoria, Australia. The main ridge runs roughly N-S for about 9 km, with a lower extension running for about 15 km to the west...
and Geelong. The area has undergone drastic changes over the past decade, with expansions to population amongst the biggest of them all. New housing developments around the area have been vast, with new developments on the north side of the town.
Clifton Springs has a local church located in the suburb, called the "Drysdale Community Church" which is apparent to be only for the town of Drysdale
Drysdale, Victoria
Drysdale is a rural township near Geelong, Victoria, Australia, located on the Bellarine Peninsula. The town has an approximate population of over 3700....
but is for both towns.
Time has slowly degraded the local fountain, with big bold letters 'Clifton Springs', all in upper case. The fountain has been subject to town meetings discussing its future including whether or not to destroy the monument, which came to an ominous decision to keep it. Not only this, but it has been filled with bubble bath
Bubble bath
The term bubble bath can be used to describe aerated or carbonated baths, or to describe bathing with a layer of surfactant foam on the surface of the water and consequently also the surfactant product used to produce the foam....
solution, causing the water to become filthy and having to be refilled. Late 2006, it was emptied for its last time until further notice, due to water restrictions. The monument is known around the area as a landmark and is often cited in reference to directions.
Golfers play at the Clifton Springs Golf Club on Clearwater Drive.
Clifton Springs has more than one primary school.
Census populations
- 1911 - 50
- 1966 - 146
- 1976 - 1,049
- 1986 - 3,657
- 1991 - 5,847
- 2006 - 7,063
The population is expected to grow to more than 9,000 residents by the year 2020.
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| Clifton Springs, overlooking the pier in 1955 | The Clifton Springs pier, as it appeared in the 1910s. | The Clifton Springs pier in 2007. |