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South Gippsland Shire Council rates due by 15 February 2024 and other council project updates

Complete council rates by 15 Feb 2023. It's never too late for a personalized payment plan. Reach our Rates team via call or email.

By news@gippsland - 1st February 2024 - Back to News

Council rates are due in full by 15 February 2023 but it's never too late to organise a personalised payment plan. Our friendly Rates team is only a call or email away. Please call 5662 9200 or email rates@southgippsland.vic.gov.au if you need assistance. Please note that if you have already organised an instalment or payment plan, this due date does not apply.

Rates fund local services like Maternal and Child Health, playgroups, business support, and sports facilities, in addition to essential services like roads and parks

Youth Council

Get ready for the Books and Snacks Youth Book Club, arranged by our very own Youth Council. Books and Snacks is a social gathering for young people aged between 12 and 25 years and is held on the 4th Saturday of every month from 11.00am to 12.00pm. The book club centres around reading, socialising and enjoying snacks. Additionally, it aims to support social and community connection for young people in our region.

My Community Library (MYLI) will be hosting the club, and it will all kick off at the Leongatha branch on Saturday 24 February from 11.00am. If you know any young people who would like to be part of the Youth Council's book club, please spread the word and keep an eye out for more details to come.

Join the Youth Council's book club at My Community Library, starting at Leongatha branch on Saturday, 24th February, 11.00 am. Spread the word for more details

Korumburra streetscape renewal

Streetscape works in Korumburra will be starting soon. The works will help to improve pedestrian and driver movement, increase visual appeal and improve functionality. The renewal of Korumburra's CBD will promote positive community connection and economic growth.

For more information about these works and for timely updates, please visit Korumburra Streetscape website.

Future of Coal Creek

The future of Coal Creek is up for discussion! At the final council meeting for 2023, the Coal Creek Discussion Paper was endorsed for community feedback.

The Discussion Paper outlines the Parks current situation, including key issues, strategic planning and proposes potential options for the future of the community facility to get the conversation started.

We would love to hear your thoughts at Your Say South Gippsland website. The online survey is open until 29 February with the engagement concluding 31 March 2024.

On December 13, 2023, the council decided to initiate community engagement and begin the statutory procedure, as per Local Government Act 2020, for property sales

Proposed sale of council land

Council at its ordinary meeting held 13 December 2023 resolved to commence the community engagement to Commences statutory procedure in accordance with Section 114 of the Local Government Act 2020 to sell the following properties:

• 270 Mount Best Tin Mine Road, Toora North
• 44 Pund Road, Foster
• 14 Radovick Street, Korumburra
• 21 Shellcot Road, Korumburra

For more information and to view the land area, please visit Proposed Sale of Council Land website.

Failure to collect vehicles and pay fees within 14 days will result in public sale. For inquiries, contact the Community Safety team at 5662 9200 during office hours

Impounded vehicles

Council impounded the following vehicles in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989.

Boat & Home-made Boat Trailer

• Picked up from Inverloch-Venus Bay Road, Tarwin Lower
• Colour: Black
• Year: Unknown

Holden Sedan

• Picked up from Stanley Street, Toora
• Colour: Maroon
• Year: 1999
• Registration Number: N/A
• Engine Number: 6H8VTL69HXL483050

Unless the vehicles are collected and relevant fees paid within 14 days of the date of this notice, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the public. For enquiries, please contact council's Community Safety team on 5662 9200 during office hours.

Governance 101

Familiarise yourself with all things 'good governance' in our upcoming training session. Governance 101 will run you through the basics of all thing's governance, which will include:

• Explanation of Constitutions and the requirements of Consumer Affairs Victoria
• Legal responsibilities
• Committee roles and responsibilities
• Tips for running effective meetings

This session is designed for anyone involved with an Incorporated Association Committee or anyone thinking they may like to volunteer in a committee role. The online session will take place Tuesday 20 February at 6.30pm. For more information and to register your spot, please visit Governance 101 website.

Webinars will address solar, home battery storage, electric vehicles, seasonal comfort, and sustainable building practices. First session on Feb 21 covers home solar and all-electric homes

Boost Sustainable Living

South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shire Council have partnered with not-for-profit organisation Renew to deliver a series of free interactive webinars, to equip residents with information and tools to reduce their energy bills and live more sustainably.

The webinars will cover a range of topics including solar, home battery storage, electric vehicles, keeping warm in winter and cool in summer, as well as sustainable building practices.

The first webinar will kick off Wednesday 21 February and will focus on home solar and all-electric homes. For more information and to register for your free session, please visit Boost Sustainable Living website.

Community grants

South Gippsland Shire Council's second round of Community Grants are now taking applications. Community Grants are an opportunity for council to give back to local clubs and community groups who give so much to others.

Grants can be used for both minor and major projects and equipment, planning and developing reports, and festivals and events. For more information and to apply for a grant, please visit Community Grants website. For further assistance, please phone 5662 9200 or email grants@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

Tiny towns fund

From hiking trails, splash parks, and community hall upgrades to gallery fit outs, communities can apply for funding to support a range of projects that will make locals even prouder to call their town home and attract visitors.

Applications are now open with some conditions applying including co-contributions and populations lower than 5,000. Applications close 5.00pm Sunday 25 February. To find out more and to apply, please visit Regional Development website.

Enabling tourism fund

The Enabling Tourism Fund is supporting regional and rural Victorian tourism projects to reach investment-ready status by funding planning activities such as feasibility studies and design for future investment.

This fund will help to deliver a strong pipeline of demand-driving tourism infrastructure projects across Victoria. The fund will deliver two grant streams:

• Stream 1 - Testing the Concept: between $20,000 and $500,000 (excl. GST) for a project to test the concept of a new infrastructure project, such as a feasibility study, master plan or business case
• Stream 2 - Preparing for Investment: between $20,000 and $500,000 (excl. GST) to prepare a combination of materials to ensure that a project is ready for infrastructure investment. These could include a detailed design package, funding strategy, or stakeholder and community engagement plans

Applicants can only submit one application for either Stream 1 or Stream 2. Applications for the Enabling Tourism Fund 2024 will close at 5pm on 28 March 2024. Please make sure to read the program guidelines and frequently asked questions (FAQs) before applying. More information on Enabling Tourism Fund 2024 - Business Victoria website.

Snap Send Solve

Spotted a dangerous pothole? Or maybe some broken playground equipment? Get it reported quickly and easily using Snap Send Solve. It's free! Download the app to your phone now or report it online at Snap Send Solve.

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.

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