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Moorabool Shire Council, 4 March 2026

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Decisions

  1. Adopt Planning Scheme Amendment C103moor and submit to the Minister

    Adopted C103moor (Hopetoun Park North) with changes, accepting in part panel recommendations, and submitted to the Minister for approval.

    Carried p. 16 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Proceed with design for Bacchus Marsh Indoor Aquatic Facility ($50M)

    Endorsed the concept design and approved officers to proceed with design, with the $50M budget noted.

    Carried p. 30 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Request an independent panel for C115moor submissions

    Asked the Minister for Planning to establish an independent panel for all C115moor submissions under section 22.

    Carried p. 9 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Continue Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Barrier Inspection Service

    Noted review findings and approved continued offering of the inspection service.

    Carried p. 23 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Receive and note petition to save the Aquaduct Walking Track

    Received a 69-signature petition and requested officers receive, note, and respond.

    Noted p. 6 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Petition received to purchase 17–19 Martin Street, Blackwood for community open space.
  • Council continued Peddle Thorp Architects for further design for the aquatic facility.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Meeting livestreamed under Council governance rules.
  • Planning Panel directions hearing for C103moor held by video.
83 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 6, 9, 16, 23, 30