Thousands of people young and old will return to the sporting field across the region this weekend as our netball and football seasons begin.
Congratulations to all of the hard working volunteers who have made sure our clubs made it through to the other side of the pandemic.
For so many people, community sport provides social connectedness that really is crucial for our wellbeing.
For those not involved with sport, I hope you enjoy getting out on the weekend and relishing what might be our last taste of hot weather for a while.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend.
Cr Robyn Gulline
NEWS
Silo start date brought forward
World renowned street artist Smug will start work on the Horsham silo art project before the end of April.
Also known as ‘Sam Bates’, he will transform Horsham’s former silo and flour mill on Hazel Street, as a tribute to former Wotjobaluk warrior Yanggendyinanyuk.
Originally from New South Wales, Smug now lives in Scotland and has recently visited Horsham to meet with the project’s key stakeholders and visit the silos.
Natimuk residents are being encouraged to consider nominating for a community reference group that will steer the development of a three-year strategy for the town.
The Natimuk Economic and Social Plan will address issues and concerns within the community and deliver a three-year blueprint for action.
The reference group will ensure timely advice is received from community representatives on behalf of the broader community.
Council is teaming up with O2 Media next month to present an interactive digital media workshop for local community groups.
The free event at the Wimmera Business Centre will help local groups from major event organisers to local service clubs to use modern marketing to meet their goals.
There will be no waste collection on Friday, 15 April 2022 (Good Friday). Bins will instead be emptied the day before on Thursday 14 April.
If your usual collection day is a Friday your bin will be collected on Thursday so make sure you put them out on Wednesday evening or by 6am on Thursday.
Collections will operate as usual on Easter Monday and Anzac Day.
Rabbit control field day in Natimuk
Are rabbits a problem in your garden or small land holding? Would you like to know more about best practice rabbit control in regional communities?
If it’s a yes to either question, please join us at the Natimuk Showgrounds on Tuesday 26 April for a rabbit control field day.
Thank you to more than 150 people who completed a submission on the Draft Horsham Streetscape Plan.
The feedback period started on Thursday 17 February and closed last Friday April 1.
Here’s a quick summary of what we heard from the submissions:
People were overwhelmingly against parallel parking The idea of restoring heritage features on key buildings was supported Plans for more greenery and outdoor dining were popular
All of the submissions will be presented to Councillors for their consideration.
Become a qualified lifeguard for free
YMCA is looking to build its lifeguard team at Horsham Aquatic Centre and other local YMCA Facilities with enthusiastic and motivated individuals.
It is offering a fully funded course through Lifesaving Victoria.
As a lifeguard with YMCA Victoria, you’ll work in a positive and friendly team and help provide a safe swimming environment for all YMCA visitors.
Some of the benefits to working as a YMCA Victoria Lifeguard include:
Flexible working and rostering arrangements Free access to YMCA programs and facilities Paid parental leave for eligible employees Opportunities for career development and growth
For more information please email careers.vic@ymca.org.au
Works to improve the speed hump on Albert Street near the intersection of Crump Street have been completed.
Community feedback revealed the speed hump had not been acting as an adequate traffic calming device.
DARLOT STREET CLOSED SUNDAY
Access to Darlot Street between Wilson and Pynsent Streets will be restricted this Sunday morning as contractors complete surfacing works.
TIMBER CLADDING INSTALLED ON RIVERFRONT PROJECTS
Concrete has been the material of choice for the new public amenities and barbecue shelters recently erected as part of the City to River implementation.
Concrete provides extra strength and durability as well as ease of maintenance.
To add aesthetic value, the new public amenities building was fitted out with timber cladding this week.
Timber cladding has also been incorporating into the design of the barbecue shelters which overlook the river.
ROOF INSTALLED ON RIVERFRONT PERGOLA
Contractors this week installed the roof on the pergola at the Angling Clubrooms, moving the project a step closer to completion.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Natimuk Economic and Social Plan
The Natimuk Economic and Social Plan will focus on the economy and liveability within the town.
It will deliver an achievable three-year (2021-2024) plan that enables the Natimuk community to implement its actions.
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.
Leading Hand Urban Maintenance/Concreter
This role is operational and includes responsibility for supervision of the day-to-day activities of the Urban Maintenance Unit, which provides effective maintenance of concrete and drainage structures including footpaths, kerb and channels and similar infrastructure.
Community Safety Officer
You will deliver customer service focused law enforcement and community safety service through the provision of education to the community and, where required, enforcement of relevant legislation.
Co-ordinator Performing Arts and Events
The role will have responsibility and oversight of venues and liaises with the Creative Services and Events Lead to strategically program and support the balance between commercial, community and entrepreneurial programming into these diverse and unique performance spaces.
Engineering Co-ordinator
This role will provide leadership to the engineering and design team, including programming and allocation of works, projects, designs and reports within the overall Engineering program.
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.
People were overwhelmingly against parallel parking
The idea of restoring heritage features on key buildings was supported
Flexible working and rostering arrangements
