Dylan Bogart

I have been living here for over 15years now.

Mernda has been blossoming with new developments, notably Mernda Rail, Mernda Junction Shopping Center, Bunnings, McDonald's (coming soon), Quarry Hill Park development and many childcare center.

I believe this is due to new residents moving into Mernda in the past 2-3 years, because of them we get to have more amenities in the area. Before this, I had to do my shopping (mostly work tools) and catch my train at South Morang. If I need to binge on fast food, I had to drive to Doreen for KFC or McD's, etc (hey don't judge me k), soon we will have our own a McD's here, hooray!!! (you don't know how happy I am, after 15years of waiting).

I am also glad to see our council/developers are preserving the nature (Quarry Hill) and historic sites like Bridge Inn hotel (my poki place hehe). I hope the hilly farm lands along Plenty road remains the same as I grew up with such beautiful sights.

As for bogans, I hadn't met any (maybe because I am one of them, but just didn't realize it); we may talk/dress/act rough and tough, but we are actually decent blokes, so don't let our appearances fool you. Yes, you are right about the ute, commodores and dirtbikes, that's just because our occupation requires it (I am a tradie btw); OK commodores/dirtbike are just for fun, heck as long as I am a law abiding citizen, can't we all have a little fun?

Schools are awesome here, my children grew up with the best teacher, mates and environment. Communities are close knitted, from time to time we will attend events at Brinkhill Park.

Conclusion, don't listen to the naysayers here, come and live in Mernda for a month or two, experience it for yourself; I bet you will fall in love with this place like I did.

P/S I promise not to rev my commodore that loudly next time ;D