Budget

Approved $24.175 million of funds to be carried over to the 2023/24 budget and $15.086 million for accounting adjustments

  • Endorsed the 2023-2024 Council Plan Action Plan with quarterly updates on progress
  • Awarded a contract for Ballarat Regional Landfill Capping Construction to Shamrock Civil Engineering Pty Ltd for up to $2,072,232.50
  • Re-appointed David Constantine and David Herman to the Art Gallery of Ballarat Board for a three-year term
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Endorsed the naming of eleven unnamed roads within the Ballarat Airport precinct and updated the naming proposal for Nyaninyuk Road to Nyaninyuk Lane

  • Approved the continuation of the Sister City Agreement with Inagawa, Japan, commemorating the 35th anniversary
  • Approved attendance of one Councillor and one Council Officer at the XV UNESCO Creative City Annual General Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye
  • Noted the contract variation for Ballarat Airport Runway Extension, increasing the contract value from $5,406,465.87 to $7,037,973.64
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Approve up to $15,000 basic maintenance for Beaufort RV free camp site

  • Defer detailed RV site improvement designs and costing to 2024/25 budget process
  • Endorse revised Road Hierarchy and adopt updated Register of Public Roads
  • Commit to High Street (Avoca) median maintenance improvements north of 272 High Street
  • and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Adopted the 2023/2024 Budget, including proposed draft changes

  • Allocated an additional $60,000 for a part-time Housing Officer
  • Adopted 2023/2024 rates and charges and the schedule of Fees and Charges
  • Authorised the CEO to make minor administrative changes to the Annual Budget
  • and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Adopt the Tree Protection and Management Policy

  • Proceed with Inverleigh Drainage functional design and feasibility assessments; redirect drainage funds
  • Allocate additional $769,282 LRCI Phase 4 funding to Slate Quarry Road improvement
  • Award Turf Sports Ground Maintenance contract to Turf Care & Hire Pty Ltd
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Received and noted the March 2023 Finance Report (to 31 March 2023)

  • Released the 2023/24 draft budget for public consultation (comments due 9 June 2023)
  • Noted 2023/24 operating surplus of $9.6m and capital works program of $18.5m
  • Approved a $208,780 (incl. GST) variation to Contract G1704-22 for station digital content
  • and 1 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 5 decisions · 5 min read

Place 2023/24 Draft Annual Budget on public exhibition and invite submissions

  • Extend Linton Community Hub management agreements for 12 months with tenant self-funding
  • Adopt Terms of Reference for Active Ageing & Inclusion and Arts, Culture & Heritage advisory committees
  • Endorse updated Ross Creek Recreation Reserve Draft Masterplan for public exhibition
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Endorsed the inclusion of an additional $3.6 million borrowing in the draft 2023/24 Budget for the Bakery Hill Redevelopment Project

  • Adopted the Brown Hill Recreation Reserve Master Plan and resolved to decommission and demolish the Brown Hill Outdoor Pool, replacing it with a splash park
  • Adopted the Marty Busch Reserve Master Plan and endorsed negotiating a funding agreement with the State Government
  • Endorsed the 2023/24 Draft Budget for public feedback and set a timeline for adoption
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 5 min read

Adopted Governance Rules update allowing meetings despite live-stream technical failures

  • Approved updated Environment Protection Act 2017 officer appointment/authorisation instrument
  • Approved updated Planning and Environment Act 1987 officer appointment/authorisation instrument
  • Adopted revised Instrument of Delegation to Council staff and revoked prior instrument
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

Endorsed $1,333,665 LRCI Phase 4 project allocations for 2023–2025 delivery

  • Prepared and submitted CFNP funding application for Don Wallace Oval Upgrade; allocated $300,000
  • Endorsed Draft Tree Protection and Management Policy for public exhibition; return for adoption after submissions
  • Approved Meredith–Shelford Road Stages 4 & 5 budget increase and reallocation for upgraded bridge works
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Council joined the Central Highlands Visitor Economy Partnership; CEO to negotiate terms

  • Council approved $40,000 2023/24 budget provision for VEP base membership and buy-in
  • Council added specified unnamed roads to the Public Roads Register and commenced road naming
  • Council resolved to continue Avoca River Flats camping and designate two parcels for public camping
  • and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read