that more than a hundred non-lake, residential sites were created to further the concept of a new community having a mix of socio-economic groups. Other history 1960s The Priestley family after gaining relevant approval were instrumental in establishing a dry dock marina. The first man made marina in the Southern Hemisphere was formed and the largest of its kind in Victoria. Having originally been named Whaler's Cove Marina the marina was later renamed Patterson Lakes Marina. In February 1966 the local coastguard branch was setup. The inaugural meeting of Flotilla 7 was held at a private residence in Chelsea on Tues 15 Feb 1966 at 8pm. From day one in 1966 until 2011, Bill Hills was a member of VF07, a remarkable achievement. The executive was made up of: Commander: Reg Skinner Deputy Commander, Bill Hills Staff Officer, Bob White Training Officer, Alf Priestley In April 1966 the Patterson Lakes Canoe Club was founded, and in 2001 a new clubhouse was built at the Patterson River Launching Way. 1980s The Patterson Lakes Radio Model Yacht Club was founded in 1981. The Patterson Lakes Community Centre was founded in 1985. Patterson Lakes Post Office opened on 1 April 1986. The National Watersports Centre was founded in 1988. 1990s Carrum Rowing Club was founded in 1991. The National Watersports Centre Ski Club was founded in 1992. In 1999 the Dingley Pony Club moved to Patterson Lakes. 2000s In January 2004 the Patterson Lakes Outrigger Club was founded at the Patterson River Launching Way. The Patterson Lakes Library was founded in late 2009. The Gladesville Shopping Centre was founded in late 2011. The Carrum and Patterson Lakes Forum was formed in 2010 and the now disbanded, Residents Association of Patterson Lakes was formed in 2012 after Melbourne Water made changes to the precept rates. Facilities Patterson Lakes is serviced by the following shopping complexes: Lakeview Shopping Centre, Harbour Plaza Shopping Town & Medical Centre, Gladesville Shopping Centre and The Glade. Sports and hobby facilities Patterson Lakes Basketball Club Patterson Lakes Outrigger Club Patterson Lakes Swim School Dingley Pony Club Dragons Abreast Patterson Lakes Pink Lotus Carrum Patterson Lakes Junior Football Club Long Beach Tennis Club Patterson Lakes Tennis Club Carrum Cricket Club Patterson Lakes Canoe Club Carrum Rowing Club Carrum Sailing Club Victorian Drag Boat Club Paterson Lakes Club National Water Sports Centre Ski Club Patterson Lakes Radio Model Yacht Club Patterson River