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Ararat Rural City Council, 28 July 2026

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Decisions

  1. Approve June 2026 community support grants totalling $31,218.90

    Fund 10 applications totalling $31,218.90 from 13 received.

    Carried p. 40 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Receive Prestige Mill infrastructure project June 2026 update

    $7.3 million enabling infrastructure grant; demolition resumed; enabling works expected second half of 2026.

    p. 17 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Receive Annual Plan 2025/26 June 2026 progress update

    53 actions; 37 completed; 7 partially completed carried into 2026/27.

    p. 18 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Receive 2025/26 capital works program June 2026 report

    Total investment $12.437 million; 125% of budget expended as at 30 June 2026.

    p. 25 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Receive 2026/27 capital works program June 2026 report

    Total investment $15.797 million; key works include multiple roads, bridges, and reserve upgrades.

    p. 39 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • June 2026 engagement raised 82 issues; 69 resolved or referred by 16 July.
  • Concerns raised about homelessness and drug use in reserves; guidance given to report to police.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Council meetings livestreamed via Facebook and available on the council website.
  • Snap Send Solve and CRMS used for customer requests and request management.
  • Digital target scoring system funded for Ararat Rifle Club.
109 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 17, 18, 25, 39, 40