The June Council Meeting was held earlier this week.
You can watch a video recording of the meeting on our Facebook page or by visiting www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
Highlights include the adoption of the following documents:
- 2024-2025 Budget
- Financial Sustainability Strategy
- Memorials Policy
- Road Management Plan
- Carisbrook Levee Community Reference Group Terms of Reference
The draft Fair Access Policy was also endorsed for community feedback. Please see the engagement section on this page for more details.
SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday 1 July at 4pm to consider a confidential item.
The meeting is closed to the public.
The agenda is available to view at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
CREATIVE SPACE FUNDING
Thanks to the Victorian Government’s Council Support Program, we have secured $100,000 in funding to activate a creative space at the iconic Maryborough Railway Station.
The space – located at the northern end of the Station – was upgraded in 2023. This funding now means we can employ a project officer to engage with our community around how this area can be sustainably activated into the future.
Whether it be workshops, artists in residence, performances – we’ll be working with the community to develop a model and pilot program.
The creative space will complement the Visitor Centre and The Station Café and Restaurant as our iconic Maryborough Railway Station continues to become a hub of activity for both locals and tourists to our Shire.
NEW LOOK WEBSITE
Earlier this week our new look Council website went live – www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au.
The new website looks great and will make it easier for you to find the information you are looking for.
Now that the refreshed website has gone live, there is still work happening behind the scenes to improve our services to you.
This work will make it easier to read and complete forms online and make online payments.
Watch this space!
WORKS UNDERWAY
Our Operations Team has kept busy into winter with the following projects:
- New footpath along Ballarat Street, Talbot – expected to take 2-3 weeks
- Maintenance grading moving from Bealiba area to Timor and Wareek
- Shoulder grading on sealed roads completed in Dunolly, Betley, Bromley and Bowenvale, now underway around Maryborough and Moolort
- Street tree planting is about to begin. New requests for tree planting will open again early next year.
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We are currently inviting community feedback on projects that support access for all in local sport:
This Girl Can
We know physical activity and exercise leads to good health and wellbeing, that’s why we want to see as many women, girls and LGBTQI+ women being active as possible.
To support this, we are partnering with Sports Focus, to plan the Victorian Government’s This Girl Can campaign later this year.
This Girl Can is a campaign aims to inspire women to get active – however, wherever and whenever they choose, without being judged.
To help us develop a program of activities that meets the needs of our community – we need your input.
We invite you to share your experiences, feelings, challenges and beliefs when it comes to participating in sport by completing a short survey.
Draft Fair Access Policy
We are seeking feedback on our draft Fair Access Policy which will ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to participate in community sport.
We have drafted a Fair Access Policy to provide a consistent framework to support women and girls, men and boys, gender diverse people and people with disability with opportunities to participate.
The new policy is in response to the Fair Access Policy Roadmap, released by the Office for Women in Sport in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria and VicHealth, and aims to develop a state-wide foundation to improve the access to, and use of, community sports infrastructure for women, girls and others.
From July 1, 2024, all Victorian councils will need to have a Fair Access Policy in place to be considered eligible to receive infrastructure funding.
This policy will ensure that women, girls and others can fully participate in and enjoy the benefits of community sport, with fair opportunity and equitable access to their local facilities..
To provide feedback on both items please visit:
www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/accessforall
(photo courtesy Maryborough District Advertiser)
ONBOARDING VOLUNTEERS
The process of onboarding new volunteers is vital to the success of our many community groups and organisations.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the Onboarding Volunteers workshop on Monday 1 July at 10am at the Maryborough Community Hub, 48 Burns Street. This workshop will be focused on how to approach, sign on and induct new volunteers with presentations from:
- Maryborough Community House Inc – VIC
- Maryborough men’s shed
- Maryborough Vic Red Cross
- Visit Maryborough & Surrounds
- Maryborough Riding Develops Abilities
Presented by the Maryborough Volunteer Resource Centre with support from Council. No bookings needed – all welcome.
HOLIDAY FUN
Our Library, Gallery, Youth and Visitor teams have a big calendar of activities and events for young people over the winter holidays in 2024.
All the details and booking information are on our web page, where you can also download your own copy of the calendar.
Visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/winterfun2024
POSITIONS VACANT
For career opportunities, please 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 e-Procure, accessible via Council’s website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders
Tender No | Tender Description | Closes |
G1891-2024 | Request for Tender for Energy Breakthrough Event- Barrier and Container Transport Hire | 12.00 PM 17 July 2024 |
