Friday 16 February 2024

Published on 16 February 2024

STORM RECOVERY

Following storms this week, we have a lot of debris lying around across our Shire, along with varying degrees of damage.

Our Disaster Recovery Committee wishes to advise those impacted by the storms to:

• Contact the SES for emergency assistance with damage on private property
• Contact Council directly for damage to public property

Our Ops Team is working hard to clean up, especially in our parks and gardens which suffered significant damage. The walking paths around Lake Victoria and Princes Park have now been re-opened.

To help the community with their clean-up efforts, we have free tip vouchers for those impacted by storms, to assist with disposal of green waste. The vouchers are available in person from our Customer Service Centre, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough.

SEALING THE FUTURE

Contractors have completed full asphalt re-sealing on Victor, Webb and Hillview Courts, Maryborough.

The completion of Frost Avenue was delayed by storms on Tuesday but has since been completed.

Our targeted grading program has been completed around Dunolly, Bung Bong, Maryborough and Majorca. Grading over summer is limited by hot weather due to rapid water evaporation, however milder conditions up until this week have allowed vital improvement works to proceed. 

SAFETY CHATS

Our Local Laws Team have asked that parents speak with children about ensuring they use school crossings whenever possible.

School crossing areas are generally much safer due to the reduced speed limits surrounding them. Young people should be reminded to dismount from bikes, and to avoid using mobile phones when crossing.

Parents and carers are also asked to use crossings when around schools, to set a good example in front of younger children, even if accompanying them back to a vehicle.

CLIMATE RALLY

The Central Goldfields Climate Action Stewarding Group is celebrating our community's achievements since 2020 and the community is invited to attend.

There will be stalls, activities for the kids, a Devonshire Tea solar panel fundraiser for the Senior Citizens Club, guest speakers and new website launch.

Festivities commence 10am Saturday, 17 February at Phillips Gardens, cnr Alma & Inkerman streets.

POWER AHEAD

Contractors have commenced work to replace and upgrade the electrical switchboards and emergency lighting systems at the Maryborough Town Hall.

The project is funded through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program.

TALBOT  EVENTS

Market Weekend

The much-loved Talbot Town Hall Community Market will be re-launched this Sunday, 18 February at 9am.

The Market is managed by volunteers as part of the Town Hall Committee of Management, who are passionate about seeing the Market return to its strong community-based roots.

Previously known as the Talbot Town Hall Market, it will continue in co-operation with Talbot Farmer’s Market.

New stallholders and volunteers for the Market are most welcome and can visit the new, Talbot Town Hall Community Market Facebook page.

For further information visit:

https://www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/loveTalbot

Heritage

We’ve been working with local residents to develop the Talbot Future Structure Plan (TFSP), and this work is almost complete.  The local heritage control for Talbot needs to be reviewed to make sure Talbot’s heritage is protected. 

Stage One is foundation research that will confirm the ‘historic core’ of Talbot and assist to identify areas to protect. 

If you would like to learn more, there is a community information session on Monday 19 February from 5.30pm to 7pm at ANA Hall, Talbot.  Details can also be found online by visiting: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/talbotfutures

RATES NOTICES

Property owners who are yet to pay their annual rates are reminded these are now overdue (as at 15 February). If you are having trouble with rate payments, please contact us as soon as possible to avoid any additional charges.

Those who pay by quarterly instalment are reminded that the third instalment is payable by Wednesday, 28 February.

For more information, including payment options, contact us:

• Online: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/payingyourrates
• Email: mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
• In person: 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough, weekdays between 9am and 4pm
• By phone: 5461 0610

NEW CARE SERVICES

To ensure a seamless continuation of care, we ask all of our clients to respond to their advisory letters before the end of the month.

Council staff will continue to provide care services – and be available to assist in the transition, until finishing up on 29 February. New providers take over care 1 March.

Please be sure to give consent for the transfer of your personal details to the new providers:

• in person by visiting our Customer Service Centre at 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough
• email: mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

If you require assistance or advice regarding this transition, visit us or phone 03 5461 0610 between 9am and 4pm weekdays.

POSITIONS VACANT

For career opportunities, please see our advertisement in today’s paper or 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 eProcure, accessible via Council’s website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders