Tender to rebuild Octagonal Pool advertised
Council will use the $2 million in Victorian Government funding – announced in 2020 – to upgrade the octagonal pool at the heritage-listed Maryborough Outdoor Pool complex.
In developing the tender – to be advertised from today (10/02) Council has worked closely with Heritage Victoria to ensure the significance of the complex is maintained - with the Heritage Victoria permit already in place and ready for works to start.
As part of this Council worked closely with heritage conservators to research the best method to recover and preserve the existing tiles of the octagonal pool which involved researchers at Melbourne University to undertake specialised experiments with sections of the tiles.
The project scope includes an entirely new pool shell, recovery and re-application of as many of the original tiles as possible and repairs to the concourse. The funding will also see minor upgrades to the plant room and main entrance building – which is expected to be advertised as a separate tender in the coming months.
This work is stage one of works required at the site, with Council continuing its advocacy efforts to obtain the remaining funding for renewal of 50 m outdoor pool and allow for the site to reopen for public use.
The way aged care services are provided is changing
The Commonwealth Government's is introducing significant changes to the funding and delivery of aged care services, including those delivered by Council.
We want to be best prepared for these changes by understanding community views on in home and other aged care services.
Community feedback is invited until Friday 17 February via the following ways:
Survey: Clients of Council’s aged care service will receive a hard copy of the survey from their care worker. The survey can also be completed:
Surveys can be returned at Council’s Customer Service Centre (address above) or by mail to Manager Community Services, PO BOX 194, Maryborough, 3465.
In-person: Community are invited to an in-person session on Friday 17 February – anytime between 11am to 2pm at the Mill House, 88-90 Burke Street, Maryborough. You can book a free lunch as part of the session on 5461 3185. A private room will be available for people who would prefer to chat one on one.
If you require a hard copy of the survey, or would like to know more, please contact Council’s Manager Community Services Veronica Hutcheson on 5461 0601 or VeronicaH@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
VEC electoral structure review
The electoral structure of the Central Goldfields Shire is being reviewed - and you can have your say.
This is your chance to provide your views about the electoral structure that would best support representation in our community.
You can make a submission by telling the panel your views in writing or you can draw a map of your preferred electoral structure.
Submissions are open now until 5pm, Wednesday 1 March.
To find out more, including additional information on making a submission visit www.vec.vic.gov.au
Seeking Information on Flood Damage to Waterways
The flood event of 2022 has been devastating in many ways and to many people. As the recovery process commences, a dedicated Flood Recovery Program and team have been assembled by the North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) to start the process of addressing those impacts to the region’s waterways and associated infrastructure.
CMA is currently asking landholders within the flood zone to provide input into the assessment process. If you have noticed any major flood damage to waterways or associated infrastructure, you can report this to the CMA. This might include such things as serious erosion, major blockages, damage to riverside fencing, or extensive loss of vegetation.
To register damage please go to www.bit.ly/cmarepair or call the CMA on 5448 7124 by Wednesday 15 February.
Ratepayers who pay their rates in FULL are reminded that rates are payable by next Wednesday, 15 February.
Ratepayers who pay their rates by INSTALMENT are reminded that the third instalment is payable by Tuesday 28 February.
A section of Cotswold Road, Moolort – between Rodborough Road and the Shire Boundary - is currently closed whilst the road is reconstructed.
The $500,000 project is funded by the Australian Government's Roads to Recovery Program.
This section of road will be open to local traffic only, with the works expected to be completed by Friday 31 March – weather depending.
All Victorians are eligible to pick up two free packets of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) through Council to help with early detection and treatment of COVID-19. RATs are available at the following locations:
Coffee with your Councillors
Join us for coffee with your Maryborough Ward Councillors and enjoy an informal chat about the issues important to you.
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Monday 27 February - 10am to 12noon
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Bull & Mouth Hotel, High Street, Maryborough
Community training opportunity
Expand Your Impact is a FREE online initiative that challenges you to think a little differently and grow your success, in any area of life.
Delivered by Make a Change in collaboration with 6 regional partners, this program is for anyone who wants to do more, learn more, connect better, or generally be more effective.
Everyone is welcome to participate. The first series was held in late 2022 with the second series to be held every Tuesday from 6 to 7.30pm, for six weeks, from Tuesday 21 February. You can also choose to attend single sessions.
The Central Goldfields smalltalk Supported Playgroup is back for term one! The program provides weekly playgroups in various locations throughout the Shire during a school term
Sessions include time for play, morning tea, music, laughter and conversation.
Supported Playgroups are for families/guardians and their children from birth to 5 years. There is no charge and morning tea is provided.
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Project Management Services – Goldfields Dam Stabilisation Project
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Maryborough Town Hall Electrical Upgrade – Works (re-advertised)
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Maryborough Octagonal Pool Replacement
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