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Council’s controversial engineering contract upheld The Adviser.
By Deanne Jeffers AN engineering and associated services contract awarded to a former team leader within Greater Shepparton City Council’s Engineering Department will remain in place, after an independent legal review found no grounds to discontinue it, according to Council. Councillors requested the review after becoming aware that the contract, believed to be for a period of five years and valued at more than $2.4M, was awarded to Pamecs Pty Ltd, a newly formed company with limited experience that was established by a former staff member days before the contract tender opened.
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Strengthening Shepparton’s connection to rivers for two decades RICH RIVERS... Over the past two decades, RiverConnect has played a significant role in developing a strong appreciation and care for our region’s river environment through community events and education programs. Pictured is Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority CEO, Carl Walters. Photo: Deanne Jeffers
RIVERCONNECT has celebrated 20 years of educating, engaging and inspiring Greater Shepparton residents to connect with and care for the region’s river environment. A community celebration was held on Friday, November 21, at Victoria Park Lake to acknowledge the environmental program’s achievements since it began in 2005. Over
two decades, RiverConnect has helped build a stronger appreciation for local waterways through events, community partnerships and nature-based education. Mayor Shane Sali said the program’s longevity was a credit to the many partners who have contributed to its success. “The team at RiverConnect provide
opportunities for our community to value, protect and enjoy all the natural assets we have,” Cr Sali said. RiverConnect has brought together local knowledge, collaboration and commitment which has delivered a real difference in the way our community connects with the river." Continued Page 6
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