Moorabool Shire Council, 4 November 2026
CheckedDecisions
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Recreation reserve funding across Moorabool to be reviewed
Officers will report on current recurrent spending across council, committee-managed and DEECA reserves, and consult committees on whether the funding model meets their needs. Review recommendations are to be considered in future budgets.
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Lal Lal train station added to community committee’s role
The Lal Lal Soldiers Memorial Hall Community Asset Committee will be renamed the Lal Lal Soldiers Memorial Hall and Train Station Community Asset Committee and take on the refurbished station. Council will cover current costs from existing 2026/27 budgets while future funding is considered through budget processes.
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Moorabool adopts updated transmission line setback policy
The policy sets Council’s position on setbacks for high-voltage transmission infrastructure and reflects current state policy and terminology. Setback distances are unchanged, and the policy will be reviewed every two years.
Other notable items
- A resident asked why irrigation had not been installed at the Masons Lane Reserve baseball ground; Council said it would require capital investment and consideration of the reserve master plan.
- Council approved community engagement for the Maddingley Park Master Plan review and a broader precinct plan, with consultation planned from November 2026 to February 2027.
- Councillors recognised Tom Sullivan’s 30 years of service to Moorabool Shire.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Council meetings are livestreamed under its Governance Rules.
- Council’s performance dashboard is online, allowing community members to view Council Plan action progress.
- Council’s website will publish the updated transmission line setback policy.