Golden Plains Shire Council February 2020 Gazette

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FEBRUARY 2020

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Splash into Summer at the Bannockburn Heart

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Apply for Community Grants 2020

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Share Your Vision for Golden Plains

Council News

From the Mayor It’s always nice to end the year on a high point, and the opening of the Bannockburn Heart was the most wonderful way to complete 2019.

For many months, great excitement was building as the big pile of dirt behind the construction fence grew into a playground, so seeing kids and families swarm the new community space for the first time was a real treat. With the Twilight Market on that evening, the Heart welcomed more than a thousand people in just

a few hours and it’s barely had a rest since, with many more thousands of residents enjoying the Shire’s newest community space over the summer.

Major projects like the Bannockburn Heart do not happen overnight - they are the result of many years of hard work – and, on behalf of Council, I’d like to acknowledge and thank the staff and community members who planned and delivered this fantastic facility for our residents.

As one busy year ends, so another one begins. As we head into the final nine months of our Council term, I am honoured to be elected Chair of the Central Highlands Councils Victoria (CHCV) for the 2019/20 term.

CHCV is an alliance of eight central Victorian municipal councils – Ararat, Central Goldfields, City of Ballarat, Golden Plains, Hepburn, Moorabool, Northern Grampians and Pyranees – that advocates for a strong economic and social future for the region. We work collaboratively on issues and projects of mutual importance to make a positive impact on the communities in the Central Highlands region.

Over the past year, I have enjoyed and valued the opportunity to represent the Golden Plains Shire and its residents at the CHCV table and I am excited for the opportunity to serve as Chair of this respected and important local government alliance.

Cr Owen Sharkey - Mayor of Golden Plains Shire Council

Planning for the Future of Bannockburn Golden Plains Shire Council has secured a significant grant from the Victorian Government’s Streamlining for Growth Program to fund an exciting partnership of Council and the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) that will develop the new Bannockburn Growth Plan in 2020.

The Minister for Planning has assumed planning authority for the Bannockburn Growth Plan, which will deliver 7,000 additional homes and approximately 17,000 new residents in the south of the town in the

coming years, significantly increasing the population of Golden Plains Shire.

Bannockburn is the largest town in Golden Plains Shire, and the town and surrounds is the fourth fastest growing regional Statistical Area Level 2 in Victoria. This growth has seen the existing Bannockburn Urban Design Framework (BUDF) realised, and a new Bannockburn Growth Plan is now underway.

Community engagement and consultation on the plan will commence in March 2020.

Have Your Say

In March, Council and the VPA will run community engagement dedicated to the Bannockburn Growth Plan.

A project publication will be distributed in hard copy to locations across the Shire and shared online at Council’s website and on social media.

Residents are encouraged to have their say and share their thoughts on the future planning of Bannockburn: • In March, complete the Bannockburn Growth Plan survey at the Have Your Say page at Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations • In March, pick up a hard copy of the Bannockburn Growth Plan survey at Council’s Customer Service Centres in Bannockburn, Linton and Smythesdale.

• Chat with Council and VPA staff at a Bannockburn Growth Plan conversation post: 9am to 1pm, Saturday 7 March 4 to 6.30pm, Thursday 19 March Golden Plains Farmers’ Market, Byron Street Bannockburn Plaza, High Street To stay up-to-date with the Bannockburn Growth Plan, follow Council on social media and goldenplains.vic.gov.au, and read the Gazette and Golden Plains Times.

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Community News

Making a Summer Splash

The sun – and the brand new play space – were shining when Stage One of the Bannockburn Heart was officially opened by the Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey, the Hon Senator Sarah Henderson, and Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Regional Victoria Danielle Green MP on Thursday 19 December, 2019.

Stage One of the Bannockburn Heart Precinct at the corner of Milton and Byron Streets delivered an impressive new water and adventure play space, active recreation equipment; and community facilities including public toilets, seating, BBQs, shade, lighting and landscaped community space.

The Heart is home to the Shire’s first water play space with splash pads for toddlers and older children, which operate from morning to evening, seven days a week, during the summer months. The Heart features accessible play elements and DDA compliant toilets, making it a regional destination for people with disabilities and their families.

Stage One of the Heart project has also delivered an upgraded site for the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market, a

new shed for the Bannockburn Scouts, a new car park, the relocation of the Bannockburn Playgroup, and the upgrade of power and fire services at the site.

Construction of Stage One of the Bannockburn Heart began on 12 April, 2019 and the goal of completing the project for the Golden Plains community to enjoy in the summer school holidays was achieved.

The $3 million Stage One project was jointly funded by $1.2 million from the Australian Government through the National Stronger Regions Fund, $1,233,500 from Council; and $566,500 in grants from the State Government with $500,000 from Regional Development Victoria’s Rural Infrastructure Fund and $66,500 from Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund - Minor Facilities Program. In addition, Barwon Water supplied the precinct with drinking water fountains, and the Bannockburn and District Lions Club helped fund the BBQ. Council continues to seek government support to build Stage 2 of the Precinct featuring a village green and performance stage.

The Bannockburn Heart was officially opened on 19 December 2019, by (left to right) Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Regional Victoria Danielle Green MP, Golden Plains Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey, and the Hon Senator Sarah Henderson.

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Works in Golden Plains

Building bridges in Golden Plains

Wall Bridge works.

Coopers Bridge works.

Home to a remarkable total of 138 bridges, Golden Plains Shire Council faces an ongoing challenge to replace and maintain important local bridge and major culvert infrastructure across the Shire.

The State Government’s Fixing Country Roads program will contribute $300,000 to the project with Council funding the remainder of the project in the 2018/19 and 2019/20 Budgets. Works on the new bridge are expected to be completed mid-2020.

In 2020, four key bridge replacement projects in Meredith, Inverleigh, Teesdale and Napoleons will make driving the scenic roads of Golden Plains Shire safer and smoother for all residents and visitors.

The following bridge projects are now underway: Wall Bridge, Teesdale: Works are ongoing to replace the existing 99-year-old timber structure spanning Native Hut Creek on Stones Road with a new single lane concrete structure featuring a wide footbridge for pedestrians with a safety rail. Council secured a Federal Government grant for $303,500 to partner in delivering the project.

The original Wall Bridge will be honoured with a special interpretative sign, erected on timber recycled from the former structure.

Coopers Bridge, Meredith: Construction is well underway on this significant $1.6 million project, which will deliver a new two-lane bridge spanning the Moorabool River, as well as new approaches linking the new bridge with the existing road.

Barwon Park Road Bridge, Inverleigh: With the old bridge showing signs of structural distress, the deck of the Barwon Park Road Bridge is being widened and replaced. Council shares responsibility for this bridge with Surf Coast Shire; and of Council’s $310,000 commitment, $110,000 was allocated from the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.

Franklin Bridge, Napoleons: A $3.6 million project to replace the Franklin Bridge in Napoleons will become a reality in 2020. A shared asset, the new bridge is a partnership project with the Federal Government and City of Ballarat; with Golden Plains Shire Council contributing $575,000.

In September 2019, Councillors allocated $200,000 to review and investigate future bridge upgrade projects, with preliminary work conducted in late 2019 on the following local bridges: Slate Quarry Road in Meredith, Russells Bridge Road in Russells Bridge; and Geggies Road and Reserve Road bridges in Rokewood.

Do you have a pool or spa?

In December, the State Government changed pool and spa barrier safety standards, which include new registration, inspection and certification requirements for property owners.

Under the changes, local residents are required to register their pool and spa with Golden Plains Shire Council by 1 June 2020, and have their safety barrier inspected once every four years. To register, complete the online form at goldenplains.vic.gov.au; or if you 4 | Golden Plains Shire Gazette | February 2020

prefer a hard copy, download the form from the website or collect a paper copy at Council’s Bannockburn, Smythesdale or Linton Customer Service Centres.

Once you’ve registered your pool or spa, you will receive a letter from Council confirming the next step to have it checked by a qualified practitioner.

For more information on pool and spa barrier requirements, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au.

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Recycling

Recycling is back LET’S GET SORTED!

Find out what's in and what's out at: www.thinkrecycle.com.au

Put these items in the recycling bin and give them a second life.

Clean, empty rigid plastic bottles and containers+

Clean paper and cardboard

Clean steel food cans, aluminium cans and foil (with labels still attached)

Clean, empty glass bottles and jars

Keep it clean! Leave these out of your recycling bin.

These items cause contamination of the recycling bin. This means that material that should be recycled and made into new products will instead go to landfill. What goes into your recycling bin matters now more than ever.

Bagged material - put your recycling in loose

Nappies

Coated cardboard cartons that are used to package milk and other liquids

Polystyrene packaging

Soft plastic packaging such as plastic bags, bread and frozen food bags*

Plastic toys

Metal pots and pans

Clothing and footwear

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+ Place plastic caps in the rubbish bin * Plastic bags can be recycled at participating Coles and Woolworths supermarkets.

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Arts and Culture Sharing the Stories of Golden Plains A special exhibition celebrating the history and stories of our townships of Golden Plains will be installed in the new Council Chambers at the Golden Plains Community and Civic Centre, scheduled to open to the public in mid-2020.

Residents are invited to nominate objects that represent a special story or theme for their local community, for inclusion in the exhibition.

No community is too big or too small to nominate a story or object, and we hope to hear from all 56 communities of Golden Plains Shire.

When considering an object, think about:

The items will be housed in a display case, so residents are encouraged to consider the size of an object, with inclusion of one or two objects per community, to allow greater representation.

What is special about your community?

What special stories about your community does this object tell?

What makes it different?

Nominate Today

Nominations of objects for the Council Chambers exhibition must be received by Friday 28 February.

• Complete the nomination form online at the Have Your Say page at Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations • Pick up a hard copy of the nomination at Council’s Customer Service Centres in Bannockburn, Linton and Smythesdale.

Creative Wanderings On 19 December, Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey officially launched Creative Wanderings to an excited audience of artists and creative locals at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre.

Creative Wanderings is a publication containing artwork and details of 20 artists or artist studios, 6 festivals and 7 community arts groups. It is a great new arts resource within the Shire, as well as a key promotion tool for our creative sector throughout Victoria.

As part of Council’s work to celebrate and support the Golden Plains Shire creative industry, 500 copies will be distributed to artist studios, wineries and bespoke accommodation throughout the Shire, as well as at key locations throughout regional Victoria.

Local community members can also request a copy; call Council’s Arts Officer at 5220 7111 or email arts@gplains.vic.gov.au.

ArtsACTION Program

In partnership with Pop Up Art, Council is providing a free upskilling and professional development program for Golden Plains artists and creatives.

2. Three half-day workshops for artists and creatives The ArtsACTION program runs from February to September, to connect and strengthen networks, encourage 2020, and all artists, creatives and arts workers are invited market-readiness and broaden reach. to participate in the two components of the program: The workshops will be in Smythesdale on 7 May, 1. A six-part email course providing inspiration and practical Meredith on 30 July, and Bannockburn on 27 August. information to get artists and creatives thinking and taking For more information and to register, visit action to develop their creative career. goldenplains.vic.gov.au.

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Sport and Recreation Sport & Active Recreation Strategy 2020-30

Council is partnering with the State Government to develop a new Sport and Active Recreation Strategy to inform its policy, planning and delivery of sport and active recreation programs, infrastructure and services from 2020 to 2030.

This new strategy will replace the current Recreation Strategy 2015-19 and reflect the needs of the Shire’s evolving communities over the next 10 years.

A community survey is now open and all residents are encouraged to share their ideas and opinions on sport and active recreation in Golden Plains Shire, now and into the future. Following the development of a findings and issues paper, Council will release a draft strategy for community review and feedback.

To stay up-to-date with the Sport and Active Recreation Strategy, follow Council on social media and www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au, and read the Gazette and Golden Plains Times.

Have Your Say Today All residents are encouraged to share their ideas and opinions on sport and active recreation in Golden Plains Shire, now and into the future: • Complete the Sport and Active Recreation survey online at the Have Your Say page at Council’s website: www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations • Pick up a hard copy of the Sport and Active Recreation survey at Council’s Customer Service Centres in Bannockburn, Linton and Smythesdale. Surveys will also be sent to all schools in Golden Plains Shire for students and families to have their say.

• Chat with Council staff at a Sport and Active Recreation 2020-2030 conversation post: 9am to 1pm, Saturday 15 February Smythesdale Country Market, Brooke Street

1 to 3pm, Saturday 22 February Back Creek Café, 27 Staughton Street, Meredith

9am to 1pm, Sunday 16 February Inverleigh Produce and Lifestyle Market, Lawsons Park, High Street

10am to 2pm, Sunday 23 February Ross Creek Car Boot Sale, Recreation Reserve, Sebastopol-Smythesdale Road

9 to 11am, Saturday 22 February Rokewood General Store, 57 Ferrers Street

A conversation post was also held at the Golden Plains Farmers Market on Saturday 1 February.

New Floor for Haddon Stadium Construction of the new floor at Haddon Recreation Centre is underway.

The long-awaited project to replace the existing one-court stadium floor with new timber flooring and line-marking is fully funded by the State Government.

Golden Plains Shire Council lobbied for many years for government investment in this project, and welcomed the commitment in the State Government election campaign in 2018.

The Haddon Recreation Centre is a popular facility for localised sport, as well as recreational programs and services for the Haddon community. Students from the neighbouring Haddon Primary School regularly use the Centre, and it is home to the Haddon Badminton Club, as well as a variety of active recreation activities.

The new stadium floor will deliver a level and even playing surface that will be safer for all users and will require less repair and maintenance in the future.

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Community News

Apply for Community Grants Applications for Council’s Community Grants Program 2020/2021 open on Wednesday 1 April 2020, offering grants of up to $5,000.

The popular grants are a great way for local community groups to deliver creative and innovative programs and events, or to enhance their community spaces.

To be eligible to apply, organisations must be: • Not-for-profit or equivalent • Incorporated or auspiced by an incorporated entity • Have no outstanding projects or evaluations from community grants pre 2018/19 • Have discussed the project with a Council officer prior to submission

Previous successful grant recipients include: • Inverleigh Kindergarten Inc. Outdoor Music Garden: The group turned an unused space into a special place for music concerts, creativity and learning through the installation of three music walls and two outdoor drums.

• Napoleons Enfield Landcare group environment project – Increased biodiversity of the local area though planting native vegetation, installing nesting boxes for wildlife and provided hands-on opportunities for all residents to be involved.

Applications close Thursday 30 April, 2020 and must be submitted online at goldenplains.smartygrants.com.au

Community Grants Information Sessions To learn more about how you can partner with Council to improve your community through a grant, we encourage you to attend one of these information sessions: • 6.30pm, Thursday 12 March Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street • 6.30pm, Thursday 19 March The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale

Volunteer drivers wanted!

For more information or to discuss an idea for a project, please contact Community Partnership Officer, Shannon Fielder on 5220 7220 or email communitygrants@ gplains.vic.gov.au if you have an idea for a project.

Choose Water Today

Bob and Rob - two of Council’s great volunteer drivers.

Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people?

Want to make a difference in your community?

Interested in joining a great volunteer team?

If you’d like to become a volunteer driver or you’re interested in other volunteering opportunities with Council, contact Council’s Community Partnerships Officer at 5220 7220 or email shannon.fielder@gplains.vic.gov.au.

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Council supports G21 Geelong Regional Alliance’s promotion of water as a drink of choice to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks.

Water is the best option to keep the body hydrated, it has no kilojoules and is freely available, while soft drinks can damage teeth and contribute to weight gain.

Remember: Stay healthy, stay hydrated!

Community Vision 2040

Share Your Vision for Golden Plains The Golden Plains Shire Community Vision 2040 is a plan that captures the hopes and aspirations of the Golden Plains community and ensures we are planning for a bright future for all.

The planning process identifies where we are now, as well as where we want to be in the decades to come. Facilitated by Golden Plains Shire Council, the Community Vision 2040 outlines how the entire Golden Plains community can work together towards common goals and meet the Shire’s needs, both now and into the future.

It will be used to guide strategic planning and decision making for the future of Golden Plains Shire through the development of the Council Plan 2021-2025 and beyond.

To stay up-to-date with the Community Vision 2040, follow Council on social media and goldenplains.vic.gov.au, and read the Gazette and Golden Plains Times.

Have Your Say Today All residents are encouraged to complete the Community Vision 2040 survey: • Complete the survey below and mail to: Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, Victoria 3331.

• Complete the Community Vision 2040 survey online at the Have Your Say page at Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations • Chat with Council staff at a Community Vision 2040 conversation post. Dates and locations will be published on social media, in the Golden Plains Times, and on Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations

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Business in Golden Plains Connecting New Residents and Local Businesses

Are you a Golden Plains business? Interested in a free advertising opportunity to promote your business or services to new residents of the Shire?

Golden Plains Shire Council publishes a New Residents Guide that it distributes to people who have newly purchased or rented a home in Golden Plain Shire. The guide includes useful information on Council services including how to find out what day your rubbish is collected and how to access the local library, aged care, or maternal and child health services.

We are updating the guide and adding a new section of vouchers to promote local businesses to this valuable group of prospective new customers and clients. Each voucher will include a special offer for new residents from that business, for example, a local cafĂŠ may offer

two free coffees or a local dentist may offer a 10% discount on the first check-up appointment.

The vouchers are a great opportunity for new residents to learn more about the great range of businesses and services in their new home town and across the Shire.

For local businesses, it’s free and easy to participate: just complete the online form at www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/forms/new-residentsguide-2020-business-vouchers-form All forms must be submitted by Friday 14 February, 2020. The updated New Residents Guide will be published in early 2020.

Got questions? Call the Investment Attraction and Business Support team at 5220 7111 or email business@gplains.vic.gov.au

Training and Mentoring in 2020 Golden Plains Shire Council partners with the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) to offer, free 45 minute mentoring sessions to small businesses on the following days: 10am to 3pm, Thursday 13 February.

Meredith Community Centre, 4 Russell Street.

10am to 3pm, Thursday 12 March.

Hesse Rural Health, 55 Ferrars Street, Rokewood To book a mentoring session or training event, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events

Golden Plains Shire Council also facilitates the following training and mentoring for local businesses: Taking your business online: 6pm to 8pm, Thursday 20 February. Cost: $20.

Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street Starting a Small Business & Planning Your Financial Commitments (ATO) 10am to 12.30pm, Thursday 27 February. Free.

Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street Finance Fundamentals 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday 18 March. Cost: $20.

Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street Starting Your Business 9.30am to 1pm, Thursday 26 March. Cost: $30.

Haddon Community Centre, 396 Sago Hill Road

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Events in Golden Plains goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events

15 Feb & 21 Mar

22 Feb & 28 Mar

Smythesdale Country Market

16 Feb & 15 Mar

Inverleigh Produce & Lifestyle Market

9am to 1pm, Downtown Smythesdale.

9am to 1pm, Lawsons Park, Inverleigh

A country market in the historic precinct of Smythesdale with goods and craft stalls.

A wonderful monthly local market. Themes: Food & Fun Festival in Feb and Easter Egg Hunt in March.

More info: Woady Yaloak Historical Society 5342 8754

More info: inverleighmarket@outlook.com

Bannockburn Food Swap

9.30 to 10am, fourth Saturday of every month. Bannockburn Station Café, High St Friendly community swap of produce, herbs, eggs, seeds, honey, preserves, wool, poultry, magazines and more!

More info: 0425 735 581

1 March

Inverleigh Dachshund Derby

7 Mar

Golden Plains Farmers’ Market

Shelford Duck Race

23 Feb

11am to 4pm, Shelford Recreation Reserve, The Parade Fun for all ages with live entertainment, market stalls, delicious food, fun activities and of course, the 10th annual Duck Race. Watch 1,000 toy ducks race down the Leigh River with the winner taking home $1,000.

More info: shelfordduckrace@gmail.com

10am to 2.30pm, Inverleigh Sporting Complex, 10 Railway St. Entry is gold coin donation and $15 per dog entrant.

A fun day for the family and their pets! Come along and enter your small dog (up to 30cm at the shoulder) in one of the competitions or enjoy the events, including cutest puppy, egg and spoon race, sack race, fancy dress and all breeds race. Ribbons and prizes for place winners. Full canteen available.

More info: Carol Perrett 0401 161 470 or inverleighdachshundderby@gmail.com

21 & 22 Mar

8.30am to 12.30pm. 22 Byron St, Bannockburn Farm fresh produce, free parking and entry, and kids’ activities.

More info: goldenplainsfarmersmarket.com.au

Golden Plains celebrates International Women’s Day

Golden Plains Shire Council is hosting a lunch for International Women’s Day in March at Clyde Park Vineyard & Bistro in Bannockburn. Part of Council’s Business Network event series, the International Women’s Day lunch features a guest speaker and a gourmet meal at the picturesque vineyard and function centre.

For more information and to secure your ticket, visit Council’s events calendar at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events

Golden Plains Community Arts Trail

10am to 5pm, Artist studios in Golden Plains The 2020 Golden Plains Community Arts Trail showcases 68 artists in 22 venues across the Shire. Visit local artists in their eclectic studios and explore beautiful Golden Plains.

More info: gpartsinc.com.au

This Girl Can Week, 23 to 29 March, is dedicated to encouraging more women to give physical activity a shot, or return to activity after a break.

Funded by Vichealth, Council will support community groups, clubs and organisations that run physical activity initiatives in Golden Plains’ communities during This Girl Can Week.

Grants of up to $300 are available for not-for-profit sporting/recreation clubs and community groups to deliver activities during This Girl Can Week.

For more information and an application form, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/residents/ my-family/health-and-wellbeing.

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Community Notice Board Customer Service Centres:

Connect with Us

Bannockburn 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn Victoria, 3331.

Council’s Instagram page - @lovegoldenplains – celebrates Golden Plains as a great place to live, work, and play, providing a platform for locals and visitors to share what they love about the Shire. If you’re on Instagram, be sure to give a follow and share what you love about Golden Plains.

Linton 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday 68 Sussex Street, Linton Victoria, 3360.

Connect with us and stay up-to-date with all things Golden Plains:

Golden Plains Shire Council is now on Instagram!

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Smythesdale 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale Victoria, 3351.

Phone P: 5220 7111 F: 5220 7100 Council’s Customer Service Centres will be closed on: Labour Day: Monday 9 March Postal address Golden Plains Shire Council PO Box 111, Bannockburn, Victoria 3331.

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Community Satisfaction Survey Golden Plains Shire Council would like to inform residents that from 10 February to early March, residents may receive a call from an independent market research agency, National Field Services, inviting them to complete the annual Community Satisfaction Survey.

The survey assesses the performance of Council across a range of measures, to identify ways to provide improvement or more effective service delivery to residents of Golden Plains.

Emergency contacts P: 1300 363 036 P: 5220 7111 (24 Hours)

Please be assured that your details and individual responses are confidential and only the overall results are shared with the Council.

To receive a copy of the Gazette in large print, call 5220 7111.

The Golden Plains Shire Council website has a text-to-voice option. The audio is generated using ReadSpeaker text-to-speech technology and will read the content out loud.

The deadline for the April 2020 issue of the Gazette is 9am, Thursday 5 March. Email: news@gplains.vic.gov.au or post to PO Box 111, Bannockburn 3331.

The Golden Plains Gazette is produced on stock which is FSC Certified; 100% recycled post consumer waste.

We appreciate your time and participation in the survey to assist us with your valuable feedback. If you have any questions, please contact Council’s Customer Service team at 5220 7111.

Rates Payment All Golden Plains Shire ratepayers received their 2019/20 Rates Notices in the mail last year.

For residents yet to make a payment on their Rates Notice, the full rates payment is due by Saturday 15 February, 2020.

Residents who have signed up to pay their rates by instalment have two more payments in 2020: Friday 28 February and Sunday 31 May. If you can’t make the payment or have a question, just call our Rates team for a confidential conversation at 5220 7111.

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