Minutes in a Second

Moorabool Shire Council, 1 April 2026

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Decisions

  1. Adopt Council submission for Merrimu PSP Amendment C109moor and authorise talks

    Adopted Council submission (Appendix 2) and authorised negotiations with DTP-NC and stakeholders; unresolved matters may go to SAC.

  2. Approve feasibility engagement for Ballan Cycling Hub and Blackwood Hiking Hub

    Approved engagement plan for April–May 2026, including Ballan Cycling Hub at Ballan Library on 20 April 2026 and Blackwood Hiking Hub at Blackwood Hall on 20 April 2026.

  3. Allocate $40,000 for future concept design of Gordon–Mt Egerton bike and walking track

    Carried referral of $40,000 to a future budget for concept design, with a further report after concept designs.

  4. Adopt Irrigation Water Allocation Policy for seasonal water trading governance

    Adopted policy for temporary/seasonal trading, requiring Council approval for permanent transfers or leasing and using a four-step trading framework with Water Register registration.

  5. Progress Mount Egerton Small Township Enhancement Plan and war memorial detail design

    Approved the Mount Egerton STEP and progressed the war memorial concept plan to detail design for Open Space 216.

Other notable items

  • Noted Griffith Street upgrade actions, including an interim pedestrian refuge and re-engagement mid-2026.
  • Merrimu PSP submission raised unresolved traffic, affordable housing, conservation, and DCP cost-sheet issues.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Seasonal water trading to use approved platforms or direct transfer with Water Register registration.
  • Public consultation and submissions via Engage Victoria and Council “Have Your Say”.
50 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 8, 18, 23, 29, 34