Pyrenees Shire Council, 16 March 2026
CheckedDecisions
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Replant Tanwood Avenue of Honour with Oak or Ash
Replace failed flowering gums with Pin Oak or Claret Ash, planting May–October; $32,000 bid for 2026/27.
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Fund Burnbank Creek flood mitigation with $20,000
Support 2026/27 works for removal of woody weeds and regrowth in a 200-metre section.
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Contribute $10,000 to Links Across the Divide biodiversity study
Provide $10,000 in the 2026/27 budget as a proportional contribution to the regional biolinks study.
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Extend kerbside bin collection contract to 30 June 2027
Extend the contract for about 4,050 properties to 30 June 2027 and prepare an in-house cost estimate for a 1 July 2027 tender.
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Adopt Walker Street road name for Avoca
Adopt Walker Street for an unnamed road between Davy Street and Camp Street and forward to Geographic Names Victoria for approval.
Other notable items
- Public concern raised about lack of local X-ray access; CEO and health service discussions proposed.
- Emergency tree works update: 1,294 trees assessed moderate/high risk after the 2026 fire.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Online community engagement promoted for the Tanwood Avenue of Honour tree selection survey.