A BRIEF BACKGROUND TO FOSM
South Morang in the City of Whittlesea, is on the rural NNE fringe of Melbourne but has a growing urban residential population estimated to rise to approximately 25,000 by 2016.
FOSM Inc. was formed in December 2001 at a public meeting of concerned residents who met to discuss the proposed development of a skate facility in the Riverside Reserve at South Morang. It was originally incorporated as the FRIENDS OF RIVERSIDE ACTION GROUP in May 2002 and worked with local residents, community groups, the Pro-Active Programs Unit of Victoria Police and the City of Whittlesea to finalise the development of the Riverside Reserve which was completed in April/May 2003.
In mid 2003, the Association changed it's name to the FRIENDS OF SOUTH MORANG Inc. and became a not-for-profit community group to serve the needs of residents of the City of Whittlesea.
Membership is open to residents of the City of Whittlesea of any age or people from other municipalities who share the objectives of the Association for a once off joining fee of $8.00 ($3.00 entrance fee + $5.00 for 12 month membership) and an annual renewal each year afterwards of $5.00.
Follow the links below to find out more about our members, what we do, some of the issues including the promised rail extension to South Morang, and about becoming a member yourself.
Provides information about what FOSM stands for
Gives a description of our membership base and details on how to join the Association
Provides information on the Association's desire to see the Epping rail line extended to South Morang
A link to the work that FOSM does to support residents with disabilities
Ratepayers Association of Whittlesea
This is the home page for COWRA
Community Information Display in Riverside Reserve
Gives details of the Association's project with a $5000 grant to erect a permanent information display in Riverside Reserve, South Morang.
Morang South Primary School Community Service Scholarship
Gives details of FOSM's Community Service Scholarship and the current winner
Mernda & District Residents Association (MADRA)
Follow this link to MADRA to find out more information about infractructure developments and community activities in the Mernda district.
Friends of South Morang and Residents' Dispute with VicRoads and the Plenty Road Duplication Project
The Plenty Road duplication project has been a major source of irritation and inconvenience for residents of Highview, Bellevue and Stagecoach estates in South Morang who believe their previous right of access has been reduced by the project. Use this link to find out more about this and what you can do to help.
Use this link to see which businesses support FOSM in its work for the community
Commercial Hotel
This is the major recognised landmark in South Morang where FOSM started life as a resident community group
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The Committee of Management
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Courtesy of Whittlesea Leader
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A major initiative of FOSM has been lobbying for the rail extension to South Morang
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