Ararat Rural City Council, 29 August 2023
CheckedDecisions
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Adopt Road and Transport Asset Management Plan and publish on Council website
Adopted at 29 August 2023 meeting (Item 3.1); to be placed on Council website.
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Adopt Bridges and Major Culverts Asset Management Plan and publish on Council website
Adopted at 29 August 2023 meeting (Item 3.2); to be placed on Council website.
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Digital Twin weather stations procurement endorsed for $713,520 over three years
12 multi-sensor weather station units with monitoring for three years; supplier Attentis Pty Ltd.
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Reframe the Planning Scheme restart without land rezoning, revised plan to September
Endorsed exclusion of land rezoning; CEO to present revised project plan to September 2023 Council meeting.
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Endorse Ararat Renewable Energy Park Development Plan
Council endorsed the Development Plan at 29 August 2023 meeting (Item 3.6); site about 35.6 hectares east of Ararat township.
Other notable items
- Council joined Local Government Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum as a General member.
- Council adopted Electrification Policy dated August 2023.
- Council accepted renewed Gaia Envirotech research and development agreement for Mayor and CEO to execute.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Digital Twin weather stations: 12 multi-sensor units, three-year monitoring, $713,520 from Attentis Pty Ltd.
- Reframing the Planning Scheme includes community engagement via “Engage Ararat” platform.