Ararat Rural City Council, 29 April 2025
CheckedDecisions
-
Disability Action Plan development starts, progress report due November 2025
Council resolved on 29 April 2025 to commence development; progress reporting is due at the November 2025 Council meeting.
-
Fair Access Policy adopted and Fair Access Plan released for public comment
Council adopted the revised Fair Access Policy and endorsed the Fair Access Plan for public comment via Engage Ararat and sports clubs.
-
Advocacy Priorities 2025 endorsed and to be published on Engage Ararat
Council endorsed the Advocacy Priorities 2025 document, resolved to publish it on Engage Ararat, and continued advocacy to state and federal governments.
-
Roads to Recovery five-year program projects endorsed
Council endorsed the suggested projects list, with total five-year funding referenced as $12,859,997.
-
Rotary Orchid Glasshouse upgraded to new performance space
Council agreed to upgrade the site to a new performance space with associated staging and screening.
Other notable items
- Orchid Glasshouse consultation received 22 responses, with 11 supporting arts and performance use.
- Fair Access Plan engagement included Engage Ararat and direct local sports club engagement.
- Roads to Recovery endorsed projects included Buangor Ben Nevis Road stage one and McCrows Road Bridge emergency repairs.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Advocacy Priorities 2025 to be published on Engage Ararat.
- Fair Access Plan engagement via Engage Ararat and local sports clubs.
- Council meetings livestreamed on Facebook, with recordings posted on the Council website.