Pyrenees Shire Council, 18 August 2025
CheckedDecisions
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Approves Western Renewables Link submission themes to Planning Panels Victoria
Council approved themes and messages for its WRL EES submission by 22 August 2025, with a more substantial submission due 5 September 2025.
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Adopts Lexton Flood Management Plan and authorises planning scheme amendment
Council adopted the plan and supporting reports, authorised a Section 8A Planning Scheme Amendment process, and supported clearing Burnbank Creek non-native vegetation.
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Supports Burnbank Creek clearing of non-native vegetation within annual funding
Council supported clearing all non-native vegetation and annual removal within available funding, seeking permissions for regrowth removal and creek obstructions.
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Continues War Memorial maintenance with volunteer and external funding support
Council decided to maintain War Memorials within budget, partner with volunteers for improvements, encourage Community Funding Program applications, and seek external funding.
Other notable items
- Council refused planning permit PA25042 for a rooming house at 63 Rutherford Street, Avoca.
- Petition opposing PA25042 received with 374 signatures.
- Public question raised about rewriting environmental policy due to accelerated climate change.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- WRL submission materials and updates to be published online and provide updates after the IAC report is released.
- WRL says ecological survey mapping data should be shared in a Council GIS-ready format.
- Lexton Flood Management Plan includes flood mapping, modelling, calibration, and flood warning assessment.