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Ararat Rural City Council, 28 April 2026

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Decisions

  1. Approve $407,000 for Buangor and Mininera septic upgrades

    Council approved $407,000 from drainage capital works reallocation and other identified savings; motion carried 7/0 (Resolution 5335/26).

    Carried p. 10 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Adopt councillor candidature policy for state and federal elections

    Council adopted the State/Federal elections policy; motion carried 6/0 (Resolution 5336/26).

    Carried p. 12 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Adopt quarterly financial statements and performance indicators to 31 March 2026

    Council received and adopted quarterly statements and performance indicators for the period ended 31 March 2026; motion carried 7/0 (Resolution 5337/26).

    Carried p. 32 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Receive March 2026 community engagement program report

    Council received the March 2026 report covering 23–27 March 2026 sessions; 27 attendees and 42 non-budget issues; motion carried 7/0 (Resolution 5338/26).

    Carried p. 38 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Receive Prestige Mill update and annual plan and capital works reports

    Council received the Prestige Mill Infrastructure Project – March 2026 Update, the Annual Plan 2025/26 – March 2026 report, and the Capital Works Program – March 2026 report; motions carried 7/0 (Resolutions 5339/26, 5340/26, and 5341/26).

    Carried p. 50 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • March 2026 engagement sessions held across Ararat, Buangor, Elmhurst, Lake Bolac, Moyston, Pomonal, Tatyoon and Willaura.
  • Prestige Mill supported by a $7.3 million Federal grant for infrastructure for 90 new dwellings.
  • Annual Plan 2025/26 update reported 21 completed actions and 10 ongoing actions.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Formal Council Meetings live streamed via Facebook and the Council website.
  • Engage Ararat website used for project updates.
  • Digital initiatives listed: Digital Twin Victoria and free public WiFi services.
69 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 10, 12, 32, 38, 50