NEWS IN PRINT 25 January 2023
Three new pop-up parklets for Horsham Thanks to funding support from the Victorian Government, Horsham Rural City Council is installing three pop-up parklets in the central activity district. They will be located at the bus terminal in Roberts Avenue, the top end of Firebrace Street and Roberts Avenue near the corner of Darlot Street. While they are already onsite, the parklets are still under construction with umbrellas and plants to be added in the coming weeks to provide shade and greenery. When finished, the new parklets will help to activate the streetscape and give people a spot to meet, sit and read a book or eat with friends – and ultimately spend more time in the city centre. The parklets are open for anyone to use at any time (not just customers of nearby businesses). Through community consultation, it is clear that residents, visitors and local workers are overwhelmingly positive
about recent outdoor dining improvements in the city including the existing Roberts Place pop-up park. The community has told Council that more pop-up parks and parklets should be installed.
Sawyer Park, Thursday 26 January, 8am Streamed live on Facebook
Mayor Robyn Gulline said Council had intentionally avoided having parklets in the busiest parking areas of Firebrace Street (between McLachlan Street and Pynsent Street).
Free barbecue breakfast from 7am Welcome to Country by Auntie Anne Nicholson Ambassador: Paul Margetts, Victoria Police Superintendent (retired) Australian Citizenship Ceremony Raising of the Flag Entertainment: Horsham City Pipe Band, Voices of the Wimmera, Horsham Rural City Band.
At the bus terminal, a dedicated taxi bay lost to the parklet will soon be re-located to an area nearby. FINISHED PRODUCT: A similar parklet in Port
Fairy, Moyne Shire Council. Horsham's new pop-up
“We’re very excited about the introduc- parklets will soon have shade and plants. tion of the parklets– they can temporarily transform urban spaces and extend the seek feedback on these locations in the amount of time residents and tourists coming months.” spend in an area, which is great for our “So I encourage everyone to make the local businesses,” Cr Gulline said. most of these spaces, especially over the “They can be moved multiple times warmer months, and to get out and supthroughout the year to activate communi- port our wonderful hospitality businesses ty spaces within the municipality, and we by grabbing some take away to enjoy at will be engaging with the community to one of our new parklets,” she said.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT The land affected by the application is: 147 Firebrace Street, Horsham. Application details: There has been a pergola/verandah constructed as part of the City to River project that joins the front of the Horsham Angling Clubrooms and the Club wishes to extend it existing Liquor License red line to include this new area for functions and has been advised by the VCGLR that this requires a planning permit to proceed. The applicant for the Permit is: Gary Anson, Horsham Angling Club Application reference number: PA2200533 You may look at the application and any supporting documents via Council’s website: https://hrcc.greenlightopm.com/ public/detail/1221116dxch7siSv and entering the reference number: PA2200533 You may also look at the application and supporting documents at the Civic Centre, 18 Roberts Avenue, Horsham. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions. An objection must be sent to HRCC and include the reasons for the objection. Copies of objections or submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration. For queries call the planning team on 5382 9798 or email council@hrcc.vic.gov.au. Council will not decide on the application before 8 February 2023 If you object, HRCC will tell you its decision.
SPRINGBOARD FUNDING FOR LOCAL GROUPS
RATES IN FULL PAYMENTS
HRCC in the 2022-23 budget has allocated total funding of $50,000 to be distributed to ‘not-for-profit’ community groups impacted by Covid.
Council reminds property owners who pay their rates in full that the annual payment is due Wednesday 15 February 2023.
The special Springboard funding is HRCC’s way of helping groups continue to bounce back following the pandemic. Council will allocate the funding equally between all eligible applications received by 31 January 2023, with a maximum allocation per group of $500.
Anyone experiencing financial difficulties should contact Council as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances and make alternative arrangements.
Applying for the Covid Springboard Funding is very easy. Details and an online form are on Council’s website (use QR code).
If you have not received your 2022/2023 annual rate notice, use our online form to request a copy or call 03 5382 9777.
People can also contact the Civic Centre to obtain a paper application or phone the community grants team on 53829777.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING Monday 30 January 2023 - 5.30pm For details visit hrcc.vic.gov.au Page
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AUSTRALIA DAY IN HORSHAM RURAL CITY COUNCIL
Presentation of Australia Day Awards: Order of Australia Medal Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Community Event of the Year Rural Ceremonies: Brimpaen Hall - 8am breakfast, flag raising ceremony at 9am. Dadswells Bridge Hall – flag raising ceremony at 11.30am followed by light lunch Natimuk – 11am at the NC2 building followed by lunch.
TENDERS AND RFQ Tender # Q30/2023 DATA MAPPING, EXTRACTION AND MIGRATION RURAL COUNCILS CORPORATE COLLABORATION (RCCC) PROJECT Closes 12noon Friday 27 January Tender #Q28/2023 JUBILEE HALL BACKROOM EXTENSION WORKS Closes 12noon Friday 27 January Tender #23/017 HORSHAM CITY OVAL NETBALL COURTS CONSTRUCTION Closes 12noon Tuesday 31 January Tender # 23-016 RECONSTRUCTION OF NORTH EAST WONWONDAH ROAD (STAGE 1, 2 AND 3) Closes 12noon Friday 27 January Tender # Q31/2023 WIMMERA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE SHARING PARTNERSHIP – EMERGENCY RELIEF CENTRE GENERATOR CONNECTIVITY Closes 5pm Thursday 9 February Tender # Q29/2023 BURNT CREEK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE OFFSET RESERVE Closes 5pm Friday 17 February
All tender, EOI and RFQ details online at: www.eprocure.com.au/ horsham-rural-citycouncil/
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023