SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETING
At this week’s September Council Meeting (Tuesday 26 September) a number of important decisions were made.
19 community grants were approved for community groups and events over the coming year. To see the full list of grant recipients visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/comu-grants2023
At the Meeting of Council earlier this week, a proposal to name an open space in Whirrakee Rise was approved.
The proposal is to name an open space at the Quinn Reserve, Cyril and Myra Martin Reserve.
The highly respected couple made substantial contributions to Maryborough and were instrumental in the construction of buildings and many other charities and community supports through their fundraising efforts, committee memberships and volunteer work.
Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre
At a Meeting of Council this week a $550,000 contract to upgrade the 25-metre indoor pool at the Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre was awarded to On Time Developments.
The pool tiles are almost 25 years old and are at the end of their life – the upgrade will see the pool tiles in the 25-metre pool and the surrounding pool concourse removed and replaced.
The project will improve user experience and safety and ensure the pool is operational for many years to come.
The project is funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program. To meet the government requirements for funding, Council is required to complete the project by June 2024.
To enable the project to be carried out, the pool hall will need to be closed for approximately 10 weeks from March to May 2024.
The March start date allows the pool to remain open for as long as possible for summer – whilst also allowing enough time for the project to be completed by the funding deadline.
Please note Council’s Customer Service Centre, VicRoads, Maryborough Regional Library, Goldfields Family Centre and the Depot and Pound are closed Friday 29 September for the Grand Final Public Holiday.
Waste Transfer Stations operate normally, with Carisbrook open from 10am to 4.30pm on Friday. Other facilities at Talbot, Dunolly and Bealiba will also operate normally over the long weekend from 9am to 1pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre will remain open from 9am to 5pm.
The Central Goldfields Shire after-hours service will operate as normal.
Urgent issues can be reported to:
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Council Infrastructure - 0419 005 577
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Animal Control - 0407 508 448
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Aged & Disability Services - 0418 571 109
A free concert “Our Rock & Roll Journey” with actor John Wood (Blue Heelers) and performer Dave Allen (Rock Around the World) will be held at the Maryborough Highland Society on Friday 6 October at 1.30pm
Tickets can be booked at reception or by calling: (03) 5461 1480
BIG OPP FOR SMALL BUSINESS
The Small Business Bus travels to locations across Victoria providing advice and support for small businesses in regional areas. Business advisors from Monarch Institute can help you with 1 to 1 tailored advice to help you start, build, or transform your small business. Confidential sessions are 30 mins, free of charge and bookings are essential.
Your business advisor can help you to identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals.
Walk-ins are also welcome, for general information about Business Victoria as well as the Planning and Starting Your Business pack.
When: Wednesday, 4 October 2023, 10am-4pm
Where: Railway Station Carpark, Station Street, Maryborough 3465
Bookings: https://business.vic.gov.au/SBB
2024 Central Goldfields Australia Day Awards
Who do you have in mind? Which event or project really makes a difference?
Phone: 03 5461 0610 for a hard copy to be mailed
Email: mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au for an electronic copy
Visit: Central Goldfields Shire Council, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough
Nominations close: 12 midnight, Sunday 29 October 2023
Energy Breakthrough - exhibitors, helpers, suppliers
The entries are in and excitement is building – so if you’d like to help there’s a special meeting:
When: Wednesday, October 4 from 5pm to 6pm
Where: Maryborough Community Hub, behind Council offices in Nolan Street
We’re also calling for exhibitors, food vendors and community group caterers to submit an Expression of Interest by Wednesday 6 October 2023.
A reminder: Monday 2 October is the commencement of full parking fine enforcement, and the re-commencement of 40km/h limits around schools.
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
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Whirrakee Rise Open Space Upgrade
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