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Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants
The first round of Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants have been awarded to four community groups that will share in a combined $51,513.
The funding was awarded to deliver four projects, across two categories: Economic Development and Tourism Projects and Events, and Community Projects and Events over $10,000, with one off and recurring funding available. 2023 Grants open in June.
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Golden Plains Transport Connections Study
Following extensive consultation, Council adopted the Golden Plains Transport Connections Study at its meeting in November, 2022.
The Golden Plains Transport Connections Study (the Study) identifies current and future transport needs and outlines practical steps that Council and the State Government can pursue to improve this situation over time.
The Study will inform the future design of Council’s community transport services to ensure that new services increase connectivity, accessibility and liveability across Golden Plains. The study also provides evidence-based data to support Council as it advocates for greater transport connections in the Shire.
The adopted Golden Plains Transport Connections Study is available on Council’s website or a print copy may be requested at Council’s Customer Hub’s, 2 Pope Street Bannockburn and The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
New Waste and Resource Recovery Services Policy
At its final meeting of 2022, Council adopted its new Waste Management and Resource Recovery Services Policy.
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Services Policy aims to improve management of the bin infrastructure during kerbside collection and enhance the customer service experience for residents applying for a new or replacement garbage and recycling bin.
From 1 February 2023, Council will provide new and replacement bins with no up-front costs to residents. All bins provided to property owners will remain the property of Council with address labels applied to all new bins.
The new Waste Management and Resources Recovery Policy is an important step to ensure a consistent process for bin collection and replacements across the Shire.
The adopted Waste and Resource Recovery Services Policy is available on Council’s website or a print copy may be requested at Council’s Customer Hubs, 2 Pope Street Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
