Alexandra’s Larry Fallon explained the proposal that the Alexandra community take back control of Kellock Lodge from the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta.

Mr Chesworth said the motion passed, apparently unanimously stated: “That this meeting supports the purchase of Kellock Lodge’s bed licences, assets and land from the Diocese of Wangaratta, on the terms presented to this meeting, and the formation of a new not for profit company to own and manage Kellock Lodge, on behalf of the Alexandra and District community.”

A sum totalling $3.5 million is to be paid to the Diocese of Wangaratta in exchange for the ‘bed licences’. This is to be funded by reserves held by Kellock Lodge, and re-paid over time by the community.

The land, originally donated by the Kellock family, is being gifted back to the community by the church.

A motion about rebuilding relationships was lost. Motions thanking Larry Fallon, and the outgoing Board of Management, were passed.