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In this edition:

Photos: Riverfront projects take shape
Bumper weekend to showcase Horsham
Campaign to tackle mozzie breeding sites
More to Horsham’s commercial heritage than pub verandahs
Watonga Basin works underway
The Rubens ready to impress at Town Hall
Free fitness sessions on again this Saturday
Horsham North Area Plan Info Sessions
Urban street surfacing update
Have Your Say: Current feedback opportunities
Current HRCC vacancies

MAYOR'S MESSAGE

This week we celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD). On IWD as well as every other day, I am proud to be part of such an inclusive and progressive municipality.

We will literally have thousands of visitors to our area this weekend. They say people need to visit a region multiple times before they might consider a decision to relocate.

From speaking with business operators over the past few years, we know that there are plenty of jobs that they are struggling to fill.

So with visitors coming to our events, we want them to really get a glimpse of what the area has to offer - hopefully some might consider shifting here.

Happy long weekend to everyone!

Cr Robyn Gulline

NEWS

Riverfront projects take shape

It's all go for the riverfront projects!

Footpath construction is completed
2 x barbecue shelters erected, fitting out to happen next
Public amenities erected, fitting out to happen next
Pylons being erected for 3 x riverfront nodes
Construction of angling club pergola now underway, with another ‘gateway pergola’ at the end of Firebrace Street to follow soon.

Bumper weekend to showcase Horsham

The Horsham Fishing Competition and an amateur motocross event will be the major drawcards as Horsham welcomes thousands of visitors this long weekend.

The yearly angling tournament attracts more than 2000 people over three days while 300 riders enter the two-day motocross racing event at Dooen with their families and support staff in tow.

Horsham Rural City Council Mayor Robyn Gulline said she hoped the influx of people would entice visitors to consider shifting to the Wimmera.

“The data shows people need to visit a region multiple times before they might consider a decision to relocate,” she said.

“From speaking with business operators over the past few years, we know that there are plenty of jobs that they are struggling to fill.

“So with visitors coming to our events, we want them to really get a glimpse of what the area has to offer,” Cr Gulline said.

Council has stepped up its mosquito treatment and monitoring following the emergence of the Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV) across Australia.

Environmental Health Co-ordinator Luke Mitton said mosquito control started in November and ran through to April each year.

“As a result of the recent Japanese Encephalitis outbreak in other areas and part of our normal seasonal mosquito control program we are treating potential breeding sites in and around Horsham and the municipality,” Mr Mitton said.

Council is partnering with local fitness and wellbeing providers to deliver free sessions at Sawyer Park on Saturday mornings.

Residents young and old can take part in the ACTIVE Horsham Health and Wellbeing Sessions from 9am with registration not required.

Since the Draft Streetscape plan opened for public feedback last month, Horsham residents have responded enthusiastically to the concept of re-instating heritage balconies on the city’s hotels.

But the city’s heritage goes well beyond pub verandahs.

Buildings on Horsham’s commercial streets are populated with an array of unique heritage design features from leadlight windows and mosaic tiles to parapets, brickwork and paint colours.

Council is currently looking at some of the issues and opportunities for Horsham North and have developed a Draft Issues and Opportunities Paper that identifies some of these. To ensure the Horsham North community has their say, there will be two drop in sessions for people to view and comment on the paper.

These sessions are on:
Wednesday 16 March
4pm – 6pm
Neighbourhood House
(13-15 Robin Street, Horsham)

Thursday 17 March
9am – 1pm
Kalkee Road Children’s and Community Hub
(28 Kalkee Road, Horsham)

Horsham Town Hall will welcome the Rubens on Thursday, 17 March.

They will be treating fans to their fresh new single, ‘Waste A Day’.

Tickets are still available from the Town Hall website.

PROJECTS AND WORKS

WOTONGA BASIN WORKS
A new inlet structure is required in Wotonga Basin as part of the irrigation system re-design for the Botanical Gardens and Sawyer Park. To enable this work to be undertaken, the water level in the Basin has been dropped and a temporary earthen dam placed around the works area to protect it in case rainfall causes the water level in the Basin to rise. Council staff have been working closely with the Catchment Management Authority to ensure appropriate controls are in place to protect the river. The construction of the inlet structure is expected to be complete in the next week, with the temporary earthen dam removed the following week.

MICROSURFACING
Council’s contractor have been undertaking microsurfacing roadworks throughout Horsham over the last week. Microsurfacing is used to seal the road from moisture and correct pavement shape, maintain the existing road integrity and extend road pavement longevity. This work is expected to continue in local streets for another week. Initially, the newly paved surface may seem coarser and more inconvenient due to the loose stones flicking the tyres; however, this is an important part of the process and we ask for your patience while the pavement cures. The street will be swept 2-4 weeks after being paved.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Horsham North Local Area Plan

Council has prepared a Draft Issues and Opportunities Paper for Horsham North that identifies some of the issues and opportunities in terms of parks, public spaces, streetscapes, and pedestrian/cyclist connectivity in Horsham North.

More info

Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2026

We need your assistance in developing the next Domestic Animal Management Plan
Phase one engagement is now open for the Domestic Animal Management Plan (14 February - 10 March 2022)

More info

Annual Action Plan 2022-23

An action plan that details how Horsham Rural City Council will deliver objectives included in its primary strategic documents is now available for public comment.
Councillors endorsed the draft action plan at Monday’s 28 February Meeting and it is now available for community feedback until 25 March.

More info

Central Activity District Revitalisation

Council is currently undertaking the “CAD Revitalisation: Streetscape Plan Project” to improve Horsham’s town centre (also known as the Central Activity District or CAD).
We are now at an important stage of the project – The Draft Streetscape Plan – and we are again seeking your feedback.

More info

JOBS

Waste Plant Operators
Be part of a team offering services of garbage and litter collection, transfer and disposal.

More info

Natimuk Grounds Worker
A passion for township amenity/parks and gardens is necessary. Experience in the operation of heavy trucks and front-end loaders would be an advantage.

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Casual Venue Technicians
Support the delivery of the performing and visual program at the Horsham Town Hall venue.

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Casual Education Tutor - Visual & Performing Arts
Working alongside the Education Officer, this role will develop and deliver a range of vibrant education activities designed to inspire and educate targeted school aged groups and educators.

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Casual Customer Services & Administration Office
This role will efficiently and effectively undertake front-of-house functions, including financial and administrative support at Horsham Town Hall. The role will also assist with aspects of visitor service provision, including handling produce sales, box office sales, requests/enquiries and providing administrative support for the operations of the facility.

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Casual Bar Staff
Deliver a consistently high standard of bar services at Horsham Town Hall. You will have a demonstrated hospitality, customer service or retail sales experience with some experience of stock management and eftpos facilities. A current Responsible Serving of Alcohol Certificate is required, or preparedness to get one. Availability to work flexible hours including after-hours weekdays and some weekends is essential.

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Operations Assistant - Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange
This role will provide operational support and onsite assistance at the Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLE). This includes cleaning of stock yards, mowing and general maintenance.

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Co-ordinator Waste Infrastructure
This role will facilitate the development, implementation and ongoing revision of the Waste & Resource Recovery Strategy, including planning for development and operations at Council's Dooen Landfill.

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Maternal Child and Health Nurse
Joining our experienced Child, Youth and Family Services team you will provide a comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Service in Horsham to address and meet the needs of children under 6 years and their families.

Some of the MCH staff at Kalkee Road Children's Hub speak about what it is like to work there.

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YOUR COUNCILLORS

Contact a Councillor

The Mayor and Councillors are available to attend and officiate at local events. If you would like to invite the Mayor and/or Councillors to an event, please complete the Mayor and Councillors Event Information and return to Mayor's Office. For further details, please contact Fiona Kelly, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Councillors on 5382 9725 or email fiona.kelly@hrcc.vic.gov.au.