Pyrenees Shire Council, 16 June 2025
CheckedDecisions
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Declare exceptional drought for Pyrenees Shire and seek disaster relief
Council declared an exceptional and prolonged drought as a local disaster and requested state and federal disaster declarations and emergency resources.
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Make Beaufort Lake Caravan Park the top caravaning and camping priority
Council committed resources to BLCP as the main caravaning and camping priority, prioritising it over further Beaufort free RV upgrades.
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Set up preferred supplier panels for professional and intermediate services
Council endorsed preferred supplier lists for Contract 2324-018 (Professional Services) and Contract 2425-006 (Intermediate Service).
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Adopt renewable energy interim guidance for six months
Council adopted the Renewable Energy Development Position Statement in principle for 6 months, with a planned review.
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Exhibit the updated Road Management Plan for adoption by 31 October 2025
Council endorsed public exhibition of the updated Road Management Plan, seeking adoption prior to 31 Oct 2025.
Other notable items
- Residents raised concerns about WRL energy upgrades’ timing before EES approval.
- Residents questioned emergency services levy rate-notice collection and suggested separate invoices.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Tender outcomes were managed using Council’s online Tender Platform and Contractor Management System.