COVID-19 INFORMATION
Are you due for your third dose? When can you get your third dose? It might be sooner than you think. To maintain immunity against COVID-19, get your third dose as soon as you are eligible, which is currently four months after your second dose. This will help protect you from serious illness, so you can keep doing the things you love.
- Book an appointment with your GP or local pharmacy: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au
- Book an appointment at a state-run vaccination centre online at https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-yourvaccine-appointment or by calling 1800 675 398 8am – 8pm, 7 days.
For more information visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Road Management Plan – have your say
Did you know Council is the road authority for around 1,300 kilometres of roads? Of these, 39% are sealed, 48% are gravel and 13% are tracks. To support these roads we also have 79 bridges and 175 major culverts throughout the Shire. Every four years Council is required to update their Road Management Plan. The Plan sets the parameters by which Council will operate the road network over the next term of Council.
To help us develop an updated Draft Road Management Plan, we’re inviting residents to tell us what their top five issues are relating to local roads. You can view Council’s current Road Management Plan 2017, and provide feedback, by visiting www.engage.cgoldshire. vic.gov.au/roadmanagementplan
You can also contact Council’s Coordinator Strategic Asset Management David Hildebrand by emailing david.hildebrand@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au Feedback is required by 5pm, Friday 28 January, 2022
PROJECT UPDATE
Gillies Street road upgrade
Road construction works along Gillies Street in Maryborough (between Layton Road and Sutton Road) are continuing. Unfortunately, the project has been delayed due to the water main renewal works with completion now expected in February, 2022. The project is jointly funded by Council and the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Self-defence class
Build your confidence and strength to start off the year with a FREE self-defence class from Fiona at WISE Self Defence on Friday, 21 January, 1 to 4pm. Fiona is a highly qualified life coach and martial arts instructor who helps people from all walks of life to achieve their goals. To find out more and to register for the opportunities above, visit the Central Goldfields Youth Facebook page.
WHAT'S ON
Australia Day 2022
Residents are invited to celebrate Australia Day on Wednesday 26 January at the Central Goldfields Shire Council Australia Day free, family event at the Station Domain, Maryborough. A free breakfast and children’s activities will commence at 8.30am followed by official proceedings at 9.15am. The Australia Day Awards – including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Award of the Year – will also be announced.
The event will also include a Citizenship Ceremony where 8 residents will become Australian Citizens. Medallions will also be presented to all babies born during 2021 and books will also be presented to all four-year-old children starting kindergarten in 2022. To register for your baby medallion, kinder book and to register to attend the event please visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/australiaday2022
Cinema Pop Up
Maryborough Enjoy an outdoor movie experience at Princes Park, Maryborough in January. All events are family friendly, Covid Safe, with tickets limited. Held across four nights, from 7.30 to 10.30pm, the schedule features:
- Thursday 13 January – Big Hero 6
- Friday 14 January - Space Jam: A New Legacy
- Saturday 15 January – Aladdin
- Sunday 16 January – Toy Story 4
To find out more and book tickets visit the Cinema Pop Up – Maryborough Facebook page.
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
Tender No. G1574-21
Description: Worsley Cottage Maryborough - Building structural remedial works
Closes: 12noon 12/02/2022
Tender No. G1569-21
Description: Bowls Community Building Construction Works
Closes: 12noon 12/01/2022
Tender No. G1581-21
Description: Talbot Town Hall - Toilet Building Replacement
Closes: 12noon 09/02/2022