Weekly update - Friday 26 September 2025

Published on 26 September 2025

NEIL’S 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Neil Greenwood was 24 years old when he started with us, originally working on the Flocon crew repairing potholes.

A few years later he took over street sweeping, keeping paths, parks, gutters and culverts clear of leaves and other materials that could block our drainage network.

This month he clocked up 40 years of service, a huge effort serving our community and helping to keep our open spaces and streetscapes clean and tidy.
Well done Neil!

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BATTING FOR SUMMER

Three brand-new turf cricket pitches are under construction at Princes Park which is welcome news for our local cricket community – including the Maryborough Cricket Club.

The project includes the removal of existing pitches, installing sub-surface drainage, upgrading irrigation, and construction of three new turf pitches on the oval.

The $190,000 project is being funded thanks to $50,000 from Council, $100,000 from the State Government and $40,000 from Cricket Australia, with Shay Excavations to deliver the project.

Whilst the Park becomes a camping ground during Energy Breakthrough, the pitches will remain fenced off as they establish following the works.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – WE’RE STILL HERE

The Central Goldfields Visitor Centre (9am to 5pm), Central Goldfields Art Gallery (10am to 4pm) and our Waste Transfer stations open normally for the Grand Final Holiday weekend.

Our Customer Service Centre, Maryborough Regional Library, Goldfields Family Centre and Depot/Pound are closed Friday 26 September for the Grand Final Public Holiday. VicRoads does not open Fridays.

For urgent issues our after-hours services are available by phoning:

Council Infrastructure - 0419 005 577
Animal Control - 0407 508 448

SEEING THE LIGHT

We’re currently developing a plan for lighting upgrades at major outdoor sporting venues across our Shire.

Thanks to a $70,000 planning grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria, the project will assess detailed structural and technical requirements to ensure lighting meets the Australian standard.

This includes full costings on the lighting itself, its electrical systems, poles and footings, to support applications for further funding.

The project will be completed in 2026 and we’ll keep you updated as it progresses.

COUNCIL MEETING

At the September meeting on Wednesday (24/9) Council adopted our new Local Law, following rigorous consultation with our community. The new law provides a modern framework to maintain community safety, protect public assets, and enhance local amenity across our Shire.

Our General Local Law 2025 will come into effect once published in the Victorian Government Gazette in coming weeks. For further information visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/NewLocalLaw

At Wednesday night’s meeting Council also noted that 17 community organisations will share $36,496 in our 2025-2026 Community Grants Program.

Applicants could apply for grants from between $500 and $3,000 across four categories: Infrastructure, Creativity and Innovation, Community Development, and Climate Action.

For full details visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/Granted

HEATWAVE RESILIENCE

Community leaders, community groups, service clubs, disability, child care and aged care services, sporting clubs, schools and other organisations keen to care for our community are invited to attend our workshop about how heat affects our community’s health and wellbeing and what we can do about it.

The workshop will explore where cool space refuges can be made available to those in our community at risk of heat stress.

The workshop will be held at the Community Hub, Maryborough on Tuesday 30 September from 1pm to 3pm with lunch provided. RSVP (with dietary requirements) by emailing: genevieve.barlow@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

POSITIONS VACANT

For career opportunities, please see our advertisement in today’s paper or visit: