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Hepburn Shire Council, 26 May 2026

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Decisions

  1. Adopt funding strategy for Glenlyon Recreation Reserve pavilion renewal

    Stage 1 $500,000 secured and Stage 2 $800,000 sought from the Victorian Government.

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

  2. Endorse draft 2026/27 annual budget for public exhibition

    Consultation via Participate Hepburn, with a 6:00pm meeting Wednesday 24 June 2026.

    Carried p. 21 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Adopt Creswick flood mitigation study and pursue funding

    Works estimated at $6M to $8M, with funding pursued for prioritised projects.

    Carried p. 27 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Seek minister authorisation for Algerian Oak heritage overlay amendment

    Council will prepare and exhibit the C91hepb amendment after Minister for Planning authorisation.

    Carried p. 35 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Award kerbside recycling processing and Daylesford Town Hall design contracts

    Cleanaway contract for two years; Lovell Chen design development contract for $90,620 (ex GST).

    p. 42 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Community questioned Bathhouse repairs versus arrears; Council cited legal negotiations and reserve funding.
  • Outstanding rates reported at about $3.5m from 2024/25, with reminders planned for June.
  • Capital works delays acknowledged, with carry-forwards to be managed into 2026/27.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Meeting live streamed via Council’s YouTube channel.
  • Consultation and submissions handled through Participate Hepburn online platform.
  • Creswick study used updated modelling techniques.
68 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 17, 21, 27, 35, 42