Friday 10 December, 2021

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

The Spirit of Christmas has arrived in the Central Goldfields.

Our Christmas decorations - including some new additions - have been installed across Maryborough, Dunolly, Carisbrook, Talbot, Majorca and Bealiba.

This year Council has invested a little bit extra into our Christmas display in the hope in brings cheer to our community.

Customer Service and Library closure

Customer Service and Library closure Council’s Customer Service Centre and the Maryborough Library will close at 2pm on Wednesday 15 December to allow staff to attend COVID Training.

It is important for our frontline workers to take part in this training to keep our community safe. Our Customer Service Centre and Library will re-open on Thursday as normal

Council Meeting

A Special Council Meeting will be held this Tuesday, 14 December at 6pm.

The meeting will be held to consider:

• Community Support Grants
• Community Activation Social Isolation Recovery Grants
  
  

The agenda will be available Friday 10 December at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings

Due to restrictions, residents will not be able to attend the meeting.

The meeting will be livestreamed on our Facebook page and a video will be available at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings following the meeting.   

Children and Young People First Partnership Committee

Are you passionate about helping children and young people to live healthy and well?

Parents of children and community members who volunteer or work with young people are encouraged to step up and apply for Council’s new Children and Young People First Partnership Committee.

We are looking for six enthusiastic community representatives to work with young people, Council, and key organisations to assist children and young people to be active, eat healthy, and look after their mental health in Central Goldfields.

EOI’s close on Sunday 12 December. To find out more and to apply visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/childrenandyoungpeople

Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan

Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback on our Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.

We had so many great entries for our front cover photo on our Facebook page with Kodie Greenwood’s photo the winner with 52 likes.

Kodie’s furry friend will feature on the front cover of our Domestic Animal Management Plan.

We’ll be reviewing your feedback on the Draft Plan over the coming weeks ready for the final version to be considered by Council at the December meeting.

Fire Danger Period

The CFA have declared that the Fire Danger Period will commence in the Central Goldfields Shire on Monday 13 December.

For details about what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Period visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/firerestrictions

Fire Prevention Notices

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to prepare their property for the upcoming fire season.

It is so important to maintain your property for the duration of the summer months – to keep both you and the community safe.

Our Municipal Fire Prevention Officer is currently assessing properties across the Shire for fire hazards.

If you receive a Fire Prevention Notice, it will outline necessary works required to improve the safety of your property.

If you receive a notice and you require assistance in carrying out the requested works, or would like more information on Fire Prevention Notices please contact our Customer Service team on 5461 0610.

For more information about how to prepare your property visit: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property

Free green waste disposal

Council is offering free green waste disposal to residents to help prepare their properties for the upcoming fire season.

Residents can drop off their green waste for free at the Carisbrook, Talbot and Dunolly transfer stations every weekend until Sunday 19 December.

For more information, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/latestnews

Slashing update

Council’s roadside slashing program will be completed today, Friday 10 December.

Is your pool or spa compliant?

Is your pool or spa safety barrier is compliant and safe? If you are unsure you can arrange for our Pool Inspector to inspect your pool for compliance.

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the deadlines for you to provide your first certificate of barrier compliance to us have been extended.

For pools and spas built:

• ·on or before 30 June 1994 (deadline – 1 June 2022)
• between 1 July 1994 – 30 April 2010 (deadline – 1 June 2023)
• between 1 May 2010 – 31 October 2020 (deadline – 1 June 2024).

For more information about pool and spa compliance visit: vba.vic.gov.au/swimming-pools and www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/poolsandspas

Or, to make an appointment for our Pool Inspector to inspect your pool contact our Customer Service team on 5461 0610.

Library re-opened in temporary location

The Maryborough Regional Library re-opened this week in their temporary location at the Maryborough Resource Centre Atrium.

The relocation is to make way for the Library renovation project.

For more information, visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/librarydevelopment 

New footpaths in Maryborough

Thanks to the Federal Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program three new footpaths are now complete in Maryborough:

• Napier Street from Derby Road to Clark Street - 50 metres

• Hollyrood Street from Gladstone Street to Park Road – 450 metres

• Cross Street from Burke Street to Napier Street – 105 metres

A new footpath is also underway in Goldsmith Street from Kars Street to Inkerman Street – 230 metres and later this month, construction of a new footpath will commence along Park Road from the Golf Course to Gardiner Court - 340 metres.

Planning an event?

It’s great to see community groups planning events now that restrictions have eased.

Council’s Events officer can help navigate the requirements and can be contacted directly via email alishac@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au or telephone 5461 0637.

There is also a step-by-step guide to hosting events on Council’s website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/planninganevent

Please note Council requires paperwork to be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to your event for processing.

TENDERS

Tenders currently available through Central Goldfields Shire Council are listed here. Tender documents can be downloaded from e-Procure, accessible via Council's website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders