Weekly update - Thursday 17 April 2025
Published on 17 April 2025
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COUNCIL MEETING
The April Council Meeting scheduled for 23 April has been rescheduled to a Special Meeting on Wednesday 30 April at 6pm.
The agenda will be available to view online from Thursday 24 April by 5pm.
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
The meeting will be held in-person at the Maryborough Town Hall and is open to the community to attend.
The meeting will also be livestreamed to our website at:
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
BLOOMING ALGAE
The increased water testing of Lake Victoria at Princes Park, Maryborough continues to show unsafe levels of blue-green algae, following dryer than usual weather and low water levels.
Direct contact with affected water can cause skin rashes, eye, ear and nose irritation and if swallowed, vomiting or gastro. Seek medical or veterinary advice if you or your pets show symptoms.
Lake water should not be used for drinking, cooking or washing – boiling does not make water safe. Food from the Lake should not be eaten.
Please note that sprinkler systems in the park do not use Lake water. We’ll keep the community updated.
For further information, or to report algae-related issues, contact our Environmental Health Team on 5461 0610.
HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES
A reminder that due to the Easter holiday period and ANZAC Day long weekends, Council’s Customer Service Centre, VicRoads, Maryborough Regional Library, Goldfields Family Centre, Central Goldfields Art Gallery and the Depot/Pound will be closed Good Friday 18 April, Easter Monday 21 April and ANZAC Day, Friday 25 April.
The Visitor Centre at Maryborough Railway Station will close only on Good Friday. The Carisbrook Transfer Station will close on Good Friday and ANZAC Day.
Transfer stations and the Visitor Centre operate normally all other days.
Also, there will be no green waste collection on Good Friday. The next green waste collection date is Friday, 2 May.
Central Goldfields Shire Council after-hours services will operate as normal. Urgent issues relating to the following areas can be reported to:
- Council Infrastructure - 0419 005 577
- Animal Control - 0407 508 448
EMERGENCY PREPARATION EXPO
What service and/or product can you offer to help prepare and protect people, properties and pets before, during and after emergencies?
We're inviting emergency service organisations and businesses to book free space at our first Maryborough Emergency Preparation Expo on Sunday 4 May from 10am to 1pm on the lawn in front of Maryborough Station.
The event will include children’s activities and entertainment, prizes to be won and a free BBQ.
You can bring planning advice and emergency preparation plans for householders, display units, trucks or activities (eg: games, mascots, fun things for kids and adults).
To book your space now visit:
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/emergencyexpo
OPERATIONS
Road reconstruction
Dunolly- Avoca Road is coming along nicely!
For the past three weeks our Roads and Works crew have been fully reconstructing just over 900 metres of sealed road at Mt Hooghly. This will improve safety for all road users - especially locals who use the road frequently.
Works will continue into early May. Please remember to obey all road work signals and slow to 40km/h as directed.
New signs
Our Open Spaces team has been busy replacing signage around our Shire.
Several signs around Bealiba were upgraded last week, to help tourists find their way to popular camping spots around its reservoir – just in time for the long weekends!
If you see damaged signs along any of our roads, be sure to let us know by visiting:
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/Report-A-Problem
New gutters
A street looks so much better with new gutters! The Roads and Works crew have completed a section of gutter repairs along Newton Street in Maryborough, after completely replacing the gutters in Frederick Street over the past few weeks.
SKATE’N’SCOOT
Thanks to a Healthy Loddon Campaspe initiative, our new Sports Equipment Library with skateboards, scooters and safety gear is now open at Maryborough Library. Using your library card, you can now borrow equipment for free.
Ring ahead to check availability on 5461 9111. We’ve added more equipment this week to help meet demand over the holidays.
If you’d like to try skateboarding - or learn new tricks – Healthy Loddon Campaspe has also produced a bunch of videos to get you going. Visit:
www.healthyloddoncampaspe.au/skateboardtricks
BIN SURVEY
The Victorian Government is standardising household waste and recycling services across the state.
This means that all Victorian council waste services will move to a four-stream system.
To help us prepare for the transition, we’re inviting residents to share their feedback on waste. Those who complete the survey enter the draw to win 1 of 125 Transfer Station Golden Vouchers.
This will help us roll out the service that best meets the needs of our community.
Meet with us at Talbot Farmers Market (Sundays: 18 May and 15 June) and Dunolly Country Market (Sundays: 27 April and 22 June) to discuss what you think is the best waste system for our Shire, or complete our online survey at:
www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/waste
ANIMAL REGISTRATIONS
Animal registration renewals were due last week, 10 April.
You can pay your renewal online using BPAY, by phone on 5461 0610 or visit our Customer Service Centre, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough.
There are substantial discounts for desexed cats and dogs, with further discounts for pensioners. For new registrations, visit us in person with proof of pet desexing and pension concession.
There are fines of up to $400 for unregistered pets.
For more information:
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/RegisterYourPet
BUSINESS EXPO
The Village Business Expo is a must-attend event for businesses wanting to grow and learn, and for the services which support them. You can book as an exhibitor, support as a sponsor, or come along to find new opportunities.
Thanks to the Committee for Maryborough and Village Business, over 200 business people from across Central Goldfields and adjoining shires will come together at Maryborough Harness Racing Club on May 9 to connect and network, seek new business and commercial opportunities, and meet with government leaders from local, state and federal levels.
To book an exhibition space, become a sponsor or register to attend, visit:
www.committeemb.com.au/business-expo
POSITIONS VACANT
For career opportunities, please visit:
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies
TENDERS
Tender documents can be downloaded from e-Procure, accessible via Council's website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders
G1980-2025 RFT- Essential Safety Measures ESMs Audit Reporting and Passive Fire Inspections
Closing Date:12.00 noon, 28/4/2025