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South Gippsland Shire Council update early November 2021

South Gippsland Shire Council's annual Green Waste Amnesty has commenced and will run until 31 December.

By news@gippsland - 5th November 2021 - Back to News

You can dispose of your green waste for free at any of Council's transfer stations during this period. The amnesty aims to encourage residents to prepare their properties for the fire season by removing potential fire hazards.

Council is providing a green waste amnesty to help residents and ratepayers of the South Gippsland Shire clear fallen trees and debris from their properties

However, to improve the quality of the mulch produced, there are several species of weeds that are not accepted as green waste including:

• Blackberry
• Ragwort
• Broom
• Mirror Bush
• Kikuyu Grass

Other plant species that are not included as green waste are:

• Hawthorn
• Cape Weed
• Gorse
• Blue Butterfly Bush
• Pampas grass

Species that are difficult to mulch properly are also not included in the amnesty, such as palm fronds, Yuccas, Cordylines and other related species.

If any of these species are taken to a transfer station they must be disposed of as general waste with applicable disposal fees applying. Alternatively, any of these species can be disposed of through the kerbside green waste collection service as this material is subject to a different composting process.

To view the operating hours and locations of Council's transfer stations, visit the waste disposal facilities.

Request for tender - Energy efficient street lighting bulk replacements

Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the following:
RFT/312 Energy Efficient Street Lighting Bulk Replacements
Tenders close at 2.00pm AEDST on Tuesday 9 November 2021
Documentation is available from the council's e-Tendering Portal.

2022 South Gippsland Australia Day Awards

Do you know an awesome South Gippslander?Nominate them now for the 2022 South Gippsland Australia Day Awards! Nominations close 8 November, so put your nomination in now by visiting Australia Day Awards.

Request for tender - Pavement rehabilitation

Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the following:

• RFT/309 Pavement Rehabilitation - Mt. Eccles Road
• Tenders close at 2.00pm AEDST on Tuesday 23 November 2021

Documentation is available from the council's e-Tendering Portal.

Request for tender - Car Park construction

Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the following:

• RFT/308 Car Park Construction - Leongatha Rail Yards
• Tenders close 2.00pm AEDST on Tuesday 23 November 2021

Documentation is available from the council's e-Tendering Portal.

Council meeting 465

The next Council Meeting will be held on November 24 at 1.00pm at Council Chambers, Leongatha. For all the details on council meetings. You can also check Council's weekly Noticeboard in your local newspaper or on noticeboard online for more frequent updates.

If you would like to watch the meeting live or when it suits you, please see the live stream.

Request for tender - Transfer stations

Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the following:

• RFT/310 Provision of Transfer Station Hook Lift Bins
• Tenders close at 2.00pm AEDST on Tuesday 30 November 2021

Documentation is available from the council's e-Tendering Portal.

Volunteering Awards 2021

Volunteering Victoria are calling for nominations for this year's awards. The annual awards showcase excellence by individuals, teams and volunteers involving organisations with seven categories open for nominations including Inclusive Volunteering and COVID-19 Resilience.

For more information and how to nominate, visit the 2021 volunteering awards. Nominations close 14 January 2022.

Lost animals

If one of these animals look like yours, please get in touch with the South Gippsland Animal Shelter in Korumburra on 03 5658 1900.

Cat #3326 - This kitten was found at the Grand Ridge West Road, Mirboo North and not for adoption

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Sex: Female
Location Found: Grand Ridge West Road, Mirboo North
Colour: Tabby
Age: 6 weeks
Impound Date: 26/10/21
Additional Information: Kitten is lost and not for adoption.

Cat #3327- This kitten was also found at the Grand Ridge West Road, Mirboo North and not for adoption

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Sex: Female
Location Found: Grand Ridge West Road, Mirboo North
Colour: Tabby
Age: 6 weeks
Impound Date: 26/10/21
Additional Information: Kitten is lost and not for adoption.

Cat #3328 - This domestic short hair kitten was also found at the Grand Ridge West Road, Mirboo North and not for adoption

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Sex: Female
Location Found: Grand Ridge West Road, Mirboo North
Colour: Tabby
Age: 6 weeks
Impound Date: 26/10/21
Additional Information: Kitten is lost and not for adoption.

Cat #3329 - This lost kitten was also found at the Grand Ridge, Mirboo North

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Sex: Male
Location Found: Grand Ridge West Road, Mirboo North
Colour: Black
Age: 6 weeks
Impound Date: 26/10/21
Additional Information: Kitten is lost and not for adoption.

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com