Friday 15 July, 2022

LATEST NEWS

Maryborough outdoor exercise equipment

The new outdoor exercise equipment at Princes Park in Maryborough was officially opened this week.

The equipment features four exercise stations, providing a total of 10 pieces of exercise equipment. A water fountain has also been installed on site to keep users hydrated.

The equipment has been installed just next to Lake Victoria, within the Adventure Playground precinct.

The project has been made possible thanks to funding by the Victorian Government’s Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund.

New tenant secured for Talbot's London House

Belinda Fabry (formerly of Madam Chi Chi Café in Maryborough) and Gerard Murphy (Central Goldfields Shire Councillor) have been accepted as the new tenants by Talbot Action Inc (who hold the Head Lease) and approved by Council in accordance with Council's Property Occupancy Policy.

Probity advisors AFS & Associates were appointed by Council CEO Lucy Roffey to ensure the process had been conducted in accordance with Council’s Property Occupancy Policy and that any conflicts of interest had been appropriately managed.

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

STAFF UPDATE

Building team update

We recently welcomed a Municipal Building Surveyor to our Building team at Council.

Whilst we are still looking at ways to offer greater services to our community, our team does have increasing capacity, so if you wish to talk through options for your next building project, please contact our Customer Service team on 5461 0610.

FOR FAMILIES  

The Nest now open

Families are encouraged to visit The Nest – a dedicated space for parents and children to meet, learn and share.

A Go Goldfields initiative, The Nest is open every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm, Thursdays from 1 to 2.30pm and Friday 10am to 1pm.

Come along and meet other parents, pick up general parenting info and resources, find out about programs, and get help with registering children for kindergarten and other services.

The Nest is located at the Maryborough Resource Centre (in the former Visitor Information Centre space), just next to the Library.

For more information, and to keep up to date with events and activities follow The Nest on Facebook.  

First round kinder registrations close soon

First round Kinder Registrations for 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten in 2023 close on Friday, 23 July.  

Parents and carers can apply for all kindergartens across the Shire using one form - with all seven kindergartens participating in the Centralised Kindergarten Registration Program including:  

To find out more, and to register, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/centralenrolment 

PROJECT UPDATE 

Phillips Gardens Irrigation Project 

Works to upgrade the existing irrigation system at Phillips Gardens in Maryborough commenced this week.

The project is thanks to $150,000 in funding from the Victorian Government through their Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens grants program – announced in February last year.  

The Grant will see the existing irrigation system be upgraded to a central control system (Rainbird), with a master valve and flow meter, which will be more sustainable and will reach areas of the Gardens not currently irrigated. 

The project is being delivered by Stephen Dell Plumbing (following a public tender process) and is expected to take 12 weeks to complete. 

The Gardens will remain open during the project, however there will be some changes to access at different stages – visitors are asked to please follow directional signage as needed. 

Bealiba upgrade complete

The $380,000 upgrade to Main Street in Bealiba is now complete.  The project was delivered thanks to the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery program.

WORKS UPDATE

Our Operations team are busy with the following projects this week:

• Drainage works and unsealed road works underway in Heape Street, Carisbrook
• Kerb and Channel works in Carrick Street, Maryborough between Railway and Logan Streets
• Major patching works now complete in Kars and Frederick streets, Maryborough
• Maintenance grading now complete in the Wareek and Bung Bong area with two crews now working in the Carisbrook area

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Did you know we have a dedicated website for the community to provide feedback and input into Council decision making?

We encourage you to visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au to find out about current and past engagement opportunities as well as information about major projects.

Carisbrook Town Hall Community Asset Committee

Are you interested in representing your community, meeting new people and supporting the running of the Carisbrook Town Hall? 

We’re inviting Carisbrook residents to express their interest in being part of the Carisbrook Town Hall Community Asset Committee.

It’s an opportunity to learn new skills, grow as a leader and ensure the ongoing community management of this valued local community facility.

Expression of Interests open on 15 July 2022 at 9am and close at 5pm on 12 August, 2022.

For more information visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/carisbrookcacs or contact Council’s Community Engagement Manager Kylie Long on 0428 906 347

COMMUNITY INFORMATION  

Keeping well this winter 

Getting vaccination against the flu is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. 

Did you know you can book your flu vaccination through Council’s Immunisation Service? 

To book your immunisation through Council's service visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/immunisation or contact Council’s Immunisation team on 0428 894 724 

WHAT’S ON 

All welcome to the July Art Talk!

Dr Jacqueline Millner, Associate Professor of Visual Arts at La Trobe University,
will provide a fascinating illustrated talk about the importance art plays in wellbeing.

Wednesday 20 July 2022
 10:30–11:30am

Maryborough Resource Centre

Morning tea provided. Gold coin donation.

To book tickets go to: https://linktr.ee/CGArtGallery or call 03 5461 6600

Presented in partnership with Maryborough U3A

JOIN OUR TEAM 

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