Pyrenees Shire Council, 19 November 2024
CheckedDecisions
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Endorses Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees water supply business case
Endorsed the SWNP draft business case, subject to further alterations, and confirmed an advocacy role for construction-phase funding.
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Endorses Beaufort Linear Masterplan and seeks external construction funding
Endorsed the final masterplan and committed to actively seeking external construction funding over an estimated ten-year period.
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Grants alternative motion to commission a detailed agricultural options study
Commissioned a detailed agricultural options study for the region, including drought and climate change and value-added agriculture.
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Endorses activity report for planning, building, environmental health and community safety
Noted the information and endorsed the activity contained in the Community Safety and Amenity report.
Other notable items
- Public asked about alternative funding for road maintenance amid VicRoads spending cuts.
- Avoca residents raised concerns about future development and road access for 238 High Street land.
- Planning update noted Brewster Wind Farm submissions and local community concerns.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Beaufort Linear Masterplan consultation used an engage portal with 536 page views.
- Digital Connectivity plan collaboration with Telstra, NBNCo and Regional Tech Hub; report due December.