Friday 5 April 2024

Published on 05 April 2024

FUNDING SUBMISSIONS

Major Projects

Council's Project Services and Asset Management team has submitted two applications to Sport and Recreation Victoria's Regional Community Sport and Infrastructure Fund:

• $3 million for the Maryborough Olympic Pool Complex
• $1million for Stage One of the Deledio Recreation Reserve Pavillion Upgrade

The Maryborough Outdoor Pool funding submission is in addition to the current application to the Federal Government’s Living Regions Fund – of which an outcome is imminent.

Both projects are in our Priority Projects Plan and have been advocated for some time by Council.

For further details visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/MajorProjectsGo

Tiny Towns

Council has submitted 14 projects for funding through the Victorian Government’s Regional Development Victoria Tiny Towns Fund.

The projects selected for submission were identified as being shovel-ready projects which align with the funding guidelines and Council and community priorities.

To see the full list of projects and their amounts, visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/TinyTowns

Community Advocacy

Advocacy to other levels of government in the interests of our community is an essential and ongoing role of Council.

To strengthen these efforts, Council adopted the Advocacy Strategy at the March Council meeting (26/3).

The Strategy focusses on advocacy for improved services and infrastructure delivered by other levels of Government.

The areas of focus are:

• Children and Families
• Jobs and Industry
• Digital Connectivity
• Transport Connectivity
• Affordable Housing

You can find out more and access a copy of the Advocacy Strategy at:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/advocacy

HAVE YOUR SAY

Road Management Plan

As the road authority for around 1,300 kilometres of roads, 79 bridges and 175 major culverts in Central Goldfields Shire, we are required to update our Road Management Plan every four years.

The review of the Road Management Plan is important because it determines the way in which Council manages, inspects, repairs and maintains its roads.

The aim is to ensure our road network is safe and well presented, while affordable for our community.

To find out more, and to review the Draft Plan and provide feedback, visit: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/roadmanagementplan2024

AUTUMN HOLIDAY FUN

Our Youth, Gallery and Library teams have put together a fun program of activities for young people up to 25 years of age over the holidays:

• Busking Info and Master Class (ages up to 25 years) Tuesday 9 April, 10.30 to 11.30 am at Central Goldfields Shire – 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough
• Art Workshop - 3D Hearts (5 to 13 years) Wednesday 10 April, 10.30am – 11.30am at Central Goldfields Art Gallery - 1 Neill St, Maryborough
• Soccer Zone Pre-Academy (up to 20 years) Wednesday 10 April, 2.00 – 3.00 pm at Nolan Street Gym - Maryborough
• Pyjama Story Time (3 to 12 years) Wednesday 10 April at 6pm, Maryborough Library; Thursday 11 April at 6pm, Dunolly Library
• Make Up Tutorial (over 12 years) Friday 12 April, 3pm to 4.30 pm at Maryborough Community Hub - Station Domain, 12-22 Nolan Street, Maryborough

• Movie Time - Kung Fu Panda 4 (up to 25 years) Sunday 14 April, 11.00 am at Maryborough Paramount Theatre - 56 Nolan St, Maryborough

For bookings and details visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/AutumnFun

LOCAL JOBS

Local businesses and organisations are opening their doors to jobseekers next week, showcasing the employment opportunities they have on offer. All ages are welcome from teens to retirees.

We have developed the ‘Industry Open House Week’ as an additional initiative following the demand at our recent Maryborough Careers Expo.

Participating employers:

• McPherson’s Printing
• Asteria Disability Services
• Sonac Australia
• Maryborough District Health Service
• TAFE Skills and Jobs Centre
• Central Goldfields Shire Gardens, Roads and Maintenance Depot
• Asuria Transition to Work

The Industry Open House starts from next Wednesday, 10 April to Friday, 12 April. For further information, including updated times, dates and locations, visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/IndustryOpenHouse

TULLAROOP ADVISORY GROUP

In 2021 Council developed a Waterway Management Plan for Carisbrook to identify priorities for the future management of the Tullaroop Creek.

The Plan includes the establishment of a reference group made up of community members, a Councillor and our relevant staff. Expressions of interest to join this group are now open.

Community members who wish to apply will have:

• Knowledge of the local creek and associated environment
• Community development experience
• Community asset management experience

Appointment to the group will be for 24 months. Expressions of Interest close Thursday 18 April 2024.

For further information visit:

www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/tullaroop-creek-advisory-group

IMPOUNDED LIVESTOCK

Found wandering on Burns Street near Havilah Aged Care:

• 3 adult ewes (one with black head)
• 4 lambs approximately 4 months old. (with black heads)
• Suffolk cross, recently shorn

If not claimed by the 12 April 2024 the sheep will be sold, destroyed or re-housed as per Section 21 of the Impoundment of Livestock Act.

For more information contact Council’s Compliance Coordinator Liz Vaughan at Central Goldfield Shire Council on 5461 0610 or email Elizabeth.vaughan@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

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 e-Procure, accessible via Council's website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders