Weekly update - Friday 29 November 2024

Published on 28 November 2024

NEW MAYOR AND DEPUTY

At a Statutory Meeting of Council earlier this week (26/11), Maryborough West Ward Councillor Grace La Vella was sworn in as Mayor, and Paddys Ranges Ward Councillor Ben Green was sworn in as Deputy Mayor, for the next 12 months.

We congratulate both Councillors on their election to these leadership roles and wish them well over the coming year.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Our Councillors have been appointed to various committees and statutory or regional bodies. These are listed below:

• Municipal Association of Victoria: Cr Anna De Villiers
• Audit and Risk Committee : Cr Geoff Bartlett, Cr Anna De Villiers
• Australia Day Committee: All Councillors
• Rural Councils Victoria: Cr Jake Meyer
• CEO Employment Matters Advisory Committee: All Councillors
• Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance: Cr Liesbeth Long
• Municipal Emergency Management Committee/
• Municipal Fire Management Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green, Cr Jake Meyer
• Energy Breakthrough Committee: Cr Liesbeth Long
• Climate Action Stewarding Group: Cr Geoff Bartlett
• Walking and Cycling Advisory Group: Mayor Cr Grace La Vella
• Tullaroop Creek Carisbrook Advisory Group: Cr Anna De Villiers
• Aerodrome Advisory Group: Cr Geoff Bartlett
• Daisy Hill Community Centre Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
• Adelaide Lead Hall Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
• Talbot Town Hall Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
• Talbot Community Homes Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
• Dunolly Historic Precinct Management Committee: Cr Liesbeth Long
• Tullaroop Leisure Centre Committee: Cr Anna De Villiers

CHECK YOUR LETTERBOX! 

Summer is almost here, which means the latest edition of our Community Update is hot off the press.

You can read it online at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/communityupdate or keep an eye out in your letterbox next week.

In our latest edition we’ll introduce you to our new Council and share how they can support you over the next four years.

We are also celebrating summer and all the things you can see and do in our Shire during the warm weather - including ways to keep safe.

Happy reading!

POOL SEASON

Our outdoor pools will open for the summer season, on days when the temperature is 25 degrees or greater, from Sunday 1 December to Monday 10 March 2025. Entry is free.

Opening times on school days are from 3.30pm to 7pm at both Dunolly and Talbot pools, and from 1pm to 7pm on weekends and during school holidays.

Both facilities have a 25-metre pool, toddler’s pool and shaded areas.

Throughout the season, our newly re-tiled 25 metre indoor pool at Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre will extend its weekend opening times and reduce casual entry fees.

Opening times from this Sunday are:

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – from 6am to 8pm
• Tuesdays and Thursdays – from 9am to 8pm
• Saturdays and Sundays (extended) – from 9am to 7pm
• Casual pool hall entry is reduced to $4 for adults and $3 for young people under 18 years old.

For further information about Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre, visit:

www.mslc.com.au

BIG THANKS

We’d like to extend a big thank you to sponsors, local businesses, community groups and organisations, local schools and students, tourism operators and the wider community for supporting and making our visitors feel welcome at Energy Breakthrough 2024.

Plus, our army of 700+ generous and hard-working volunteers, without whom our biggest event of the year would not be possible. 

The event grew in size again this year, expected to be bigger and better when it returns next year from 19 to 23 November 2025.

OPERATIONS REPORT

A new footpath is being constructed in Alice Street Dunolly, between Bull Street and Thompson Street. Completion is expected in two or three weeks, depending on the weather.

The Carisbrook Lions Building upgrade is now well underway, receiving some much needed love and attention. The Operations Maintenance team expect to finish the work in the new year. 

BIKE STATION

Great news for Carisbrook! A new bike repair station has been installed at Market Reserve thanks to the Victorian Government’s Healthy Loddon Campaspe initiative.

This is in addition to the bike repair station installed at Maryborough’s Skate and Scooter Park with another to be installed at Gordon Gardens, Dunolly next week.

It’s all part of supporting the community to make active travel an easier option, allowing regular bike upkeep or repairs when riding for fun or travelling around our Shire.

ROADSIDE SLASHING

Our roadside slashing program is continuing as weather permits. For fire safety, all of our crews and contractors are followed by Fire Prevention Vehicles. Slashing is also paused on days of Total Fire Ban or other extreme weather.

Our aim is to reduce roadside fire risk and improve driver safety as early as possible, but without encouraging further growth which may increase risk in the new year. Most roadsides are slashed three metres on either side, with some designated areas slashed from fence-to-fence to create fire breaks, as advised by the local CFA.

We ask motorists to take care and look out for support vehicles with their warning signs and fire safety equipment. We also ask residents to consider fire danger when reducing fuel loads on their properties.

COMMUNITY ART ON DISPLAY

The artistic flair of our local people goes on show this week, at the opening of the Community Art and 9x5 exhibition at Central Goldfields Art Gallery.

Everyone is invited to our free celebration tomorrow, Saturday 30 November at 2pm. Enjoy food and drink, with music and a festive atmosphere as a record number of entries showcases the diversity of creativity from our Shire and Avoca.

POSITIONS VACANT 

For career opportunities, please visit: 

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies

TENDERS

Tenders currently available through Central Goldfields Shire Council are listed below.

Tender documents can be downloaded from e-Procure, accessible via Council's website: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders