Friday 3 December, 2021

Council Meeting

A Special Council Meeting will be held this Tuesday, 7 December at 6pm.

The meeting will be held to consider the tender for the Central Goldfields Art Gallery redevelopment.

The agenda will be available today, Friday 3 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.  

Outdoor Pool Season

Our three outdoor pools at Maryborough, Talbot and Dunolly will open – 25 degrees plus weather permitting – this Sunday, 5 December.

Previously we have communicated that the Maryborough Outdoor Pool would be closed for the summer period. Due to a project delay, the redevelopment is now scheduled to commence February, 2022.

Visitors to the Dunolly Outdoor Pool will be able to enjoy a new footpath in Market Street, which stretches from Bull Street to the pool. A new shade sail has also been installed. Both projects have been made possible thanks to the Federal Government’s Roads and Infrastructure Program.

For opening times and days, including prices, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/outdoorpools

Nb. All pools will only open when forecast temperature is 25˚ or over.

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 encouraging to submit an expression of interest 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 as part of the Children and Young People First project.

To find out more and to submit an online EOI visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/childrenandyoungpeople

EOI’s close on Sunday 12 December. 

Thank you

A big thank you to Council’s immunisation team made up of Allison Lewington, Kerry Egan and Margaret Gallagher.

Together, they’ve administered 643 immunisations for our local year 7 and 10 high school students – which is a huge achievement given the challenges of the pandemic.

This has been carried out across 12 months and 8 sessions held at both Maryborough Education Centre and Highview College.  

Slashing update

Council’s roadside slashing program continues with crews expected to finish at Talbot by the end of the week.

Slashing also continues in the Moolort area with crews to move to the Alma area next.

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

COVID-19 update

Please get tested if you have symptoms, no matter how mild.

To make an appointment at the Maryborough District Health Service COVID-19 testing clinic in Florence Lane (off Nightingale Street), call 5461 0300.

For more information visit mdhs.vic.gov.au/covid

Library upgrade about to begin

Works to upgrade the Maryborough Regional Library will commence shortly.

The project will see the Library refurbished and modernised with a circulation desk and flexible shelving. Fresh paint and carpet will also be delivered as post of the project.

The Library is currently closed while it is relocated to the Resource Centre atrium for the duration of the project. The Library will re-open in the atrium on Monday 6 December.

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

Daisy Hill upgrades

Thanks to the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Infrastructure program we’ve just completed a bunch of upgrade works in Daisy Hill:

• Installation of CFA firefighting 37,500L water tank

• Roof insulation at Daisy Hill Community Centre

• New playground fencing and gate

• CCTV at the Daisy Hill Community Centre

• Storage shed at the Daisy Hill Community Centre

• Shade sail at playground

• Garden supplies for landscaping

• Concrete path and concrete garden surrounds (completed by Brett Aldrich Concreting)

Thank you to the Daisy Hill Community Centre Committee for their support and assistance with the works.

Bounce Back

Bounce Back is a program of free outdoor events to celebrate a return to community activities.

• Today, Friday 3 December at 10am: Tai Chi in the Park for anyone who would like to give it a try. ‘Meditation in Motion’.
• Friday 10 December at 10am: Community Music led by Stella Savy from the Sweet Mona’s Choir in Ballarat. There’ll be drums, guitars and new and old songs for all.

  To book contact the Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre 0438 868 420.

  Bounce Back is presented by Council with funding as part of the Victorian Government’s CASI initiative. 

   

  16 Days of Activism

  Council is part of a collective of community groups, organisations and service providers who are encouraging residents to take action to create a safe and respectful future for women and children as part of a 16-day campaign to end gender-based violence.

  We all have a role to play to promote respect and equality for all in our community and to end all forms of gender-based violence.

  Connect with us at one of the local events to show solidarity.

  To find out more, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/16days 

  Highlights include:

• An afternoon at the movies

Saturday 4 December at 3.45pm at Maryborough Paramount Theatre. Join Council’s Youth team for a premier of Ghostbusters Afterlife. To register visit the Central Goldfields Youth Facebook page.

• Crafternoon

Wednesday 8 December at 3.45pm at Go Goldfields HQ, Maryborough Resource Centre. Join the Gallery team for a FREE Christmas craft workshop for parents/carers and children. To book email cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au or phone 5461 6600.

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