Minutes in a Second

Moorabool Shire Council, 10 June 2026

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Decisions

  1. Receive nine public submissions for Moorabool Shire 2026/27 budget

    Nine written submissions were received by 4 June 2026, with two submitters intending to be heard.

  2. Hold Moorabool Shire 2026/27 budget deliberations at a special meeting on 24 June 2026

    Council resolved budget deliberations occur at a Special Meeting on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

  3. Provide written responses to all nine budget submitters after adoption

    Responses to all nine submitters will be prepared after the 24 June 2026 adoption.

  4. Incorporate submitter matters into Moorabool Shire’s 2026/27 budget consideration

    Council will take into consideration matters raised in submissions during the 24 June 2026 special meeting.

  5. Include White Avenue Park upgrade and White Avenue Playground renewal in the proposed budget

    Other raised items included Margaret Drive footpath, Aqualink completion, and Bacchus Marsh skate park upgrades.

Other notable items

  • Submissions raised concerns about hard waste limits and a 500 priority allocation cap.
  • Sustainability feedback noted a lack of renewable energy and environmental initiatives in the budget.
  • Questions were raised about Gordon initiative delivery and communication.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Budget submissions were made via Council’s “Have Your Say” page.
  • Meeting ran in Council Chambers and online.
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