Hepburn Shire Council, 22 September 2026
CheckedDecisions
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Glenlyon Pavilion Stage 1 contract awarded to Fairbrother for $336,022
Contract HEPBU.RFT2026.109 awarded for fixed lump sum $336,022 (ex GST), moved by Cr Shirley Cornish, seconded by Cr Don Henderson; carried unanimously.
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Motor grader supply contract awarded to William Adams for $516,000
Contract HEPBU.RFT2026.OP.01 awarded for $516,000 (ex GST), moved by Cr Don Henderson, seconded by Cr Pat Hockey; carried unanimously.
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St Georges Lake Road upgrades contract awarded to Butler Excavations for $411,538
Contract HEPBU.RFT2026.E8 awarded for $411,538 (ex GST), moved by Cr Pat Hockey, seconded by Cr Don Henderson; carried with Cr Brian Hood against and Cr Lesley Hewitt abstaining.
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$6.128m carry-forward project budgets approved for 2026/27
June quarter carry-forward project budget amendments total $6.128m for 2026/27, including $3.038m net cost, moved by Cr Lesley Hewitt, seconded by Cr Don Henderson; carried 6/7 with Cr Brian Hood against.
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Revenue Collection and Financial Hardship Policy review brought forward to November
Review brought forward to the November Council Meeting for community input, moved by Cr Brian Hood, seconded by Cr Shirley Cornish; carried unanimously.
Other notable items
- Public questions raised about cedars at “The Block” and safety and climate risks on St Georges Lake Road.
- Interim CEO reported reviewing the developer’s cedar assessment before Council accepts responsibility.
- Annual report on Community Asset Committees for 2025/2026 received.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Meeting live streamed via Council’s YouTube channel.
- IT Renewal Program included in 2025/26 carry forward project budgets.
- CollectAU managed distribution of final reminder notices.