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Venus Bay skatepark and basketball court opens and more updates from South Gippsland Shire Council

South Gippsland Shire Council update on their projects, events and reminders for the community.

By news@gippsland - 7th April 2023 - Back to News

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Reception and phone service will close on April 7 and 10, urgent matters can be reported to 5662 9200, while general emergencies can be reported to 000

Easter services

Customer service

Both our reception and phone service will be closed on Friday 7 April and Monday 10 April due to the public holidays. However, if your matter is urgent (e.g. livestock or trees on roads), please call on 5662 9200 (24/7). General emergencies: 000.

Waste management

Kerbside pick-up will be operating as normal on both Friday and Monday. Transfer stations will be closed on Friday. For other opening days/hours, please visit Landfill & Transfer Station Information page.

Coal Creek Community Park and Museum

Closed Friday 7 April. Will be open all other days.
P.S. Don't forget about the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday!
We hope you have a safe and happy Easter.

Venus Bay skate park and basketball court, managed by council and Precision Skate Parks, is now open

New Skate Park in Venus Bay

The new Venus Bay skate park and half basketball court is now open to the public, just in time for Easter and the school holidays. Project managed by council and constructed by Precision Skate Parks, the design features numerous curved bank sections with elements including various sized quarter pipes, rainbow rail, flat bank and concrete seating areas. Temporary fencing is still in place but will be removed after Easter. Landscaping works, a small retaining wall, and footpath installation will also be carried out in the coming weeks.

The adjacent carpark is also expected to be reconstructed as part of the Venus Bay Tourism Precinct project, and at this stage the majority of the car park remains open, aside from the loop section. Please note the safety guidelines and signage located in the skate park area. The new facility is located in Jupiter Boulevard Park in Venus Bay.

The Great Southern Rail Trail Extension was opened last Saturday, spanning 107 km with supporting events

Great Southern Rail Trail

Last Saturday the Great Southern Rail Trail Extension between Nyora and Leongatha was officially opened. The opening and ribbon cutting were held at the Loch railway station with speeches by the Hon Harriet Shing, Minister for Water, Regional Development and Equality and South Gippsland Shire Council Mayor, Nathan Hersey. The 36km extension was a substantial project which required rail removal, gravel placement, drainage, rail crossings, new bridges, bridge decks and railings. The extension opening means that the trail now spans an impressive 107 km between Nyora and Port Welshpool, with an additional extension currently underway between Alberton and Welshpool.

The ribbon cutting was just one part of the day however, with supporting events also held in many towns along the trail between Nyora and Leongatha. The Nyora Men's Shed kicked off the celebrations by hosting an egg and bacon breakfast in Nyora, which was then followed by a 'search for clues' activity in Loch coordinated by the Loch Community Development Association.

Event itinerary highlights

The event program then moved on to Jeetho with scones and sandwiches by the Jeetho Hall Committee, a historical display in Bena by the Bena Hall Committee, a sausage sizzle lunch in Korumburra thanks to the Lions Club of Korumburra, a delicious afternoon tea in the Ruby Hall hosted by the Ruby Hall Committee and the Kardella Country Women's Association and finish line festivities by the Leongatha Business Association.

Approximately 200 people participated in the event, with around half undertaking the whole 36km. Most participants cycled, although there were also some walkers who did smaller sections and a handful who walked or ran the entire length. One such walker was Cornelis De Vos, pictured below holding the 'walk' sign. Cornelis started in Nyora and walked through to Leongatha, finishing a little after 4.00pm - a tremendous effort for anyone but particularly impressive for someone in his late eighties! Well done Cornelis.

Ministerial visit

South Gippsland Shire Council was pleased to host a visit from Federal and State Ministers this week. The visit followed on from a recent advocacy trip to Canberra by Mayor Nathan Hersey, Deputy Mayor Clare Williams and CEO Kerryn Ellis. "It was an honour to host the visit to South Gippsland," said Mayor Nathan Hersey.

The Hon. Kristy McBain, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories and the Hon. Melissa Horne, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Minister for Ports and Freight visited South Gippsland to talk about key issues impacting the South Gippsland community. This included discussions surrounding renewable energy and securing better engagement with residents, as well as transport and regional development.

Each Art Cube will showcase artworks by three selected local artists from May 1 for four weeks, launching on 5 May 2023

Art Cubes - EOI closes on Monday

Expression of Interests to exhibit in our newly created ArtCubes will close at 5pm this coming Monday! ArtCubes are made up of three cube containers which have been adapted to become transportable, solar-powered creative spaces.

Each Art Cube has been designed to function as a small gallery space, with white walls, windows, internal lighting and two opening doors. They are solar powered, with 240 v power points inside. Exhibitions can be designed with doors open or closed, using windows as viewers as they are or masked, to allow for just a small viewing frame.

We are looking for three artists to install their works in one of the ArtCubes each. Each successful artist will receive $1000 for time and material requirements. The ArtCube exhibition will run 1 May for four weeks, with an official launch on 5 May. For any enquiries please contact Mary Sullivan - mary.sullivan@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or 56629200.

Youth mental health

Live4Life, South Gippsland, and Bass Coast Shire Councils are running FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid courses from March to October. This course teaches adults about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in young people, including crisis situations.

Topics covered include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviours. You will learn how and where to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what help research has shown to be effective and how to provide first aid in crisis situations.For booking, visit Bass Coast South Gippsland Live4Life Youth MHFA Courses 2023 page.

Coal Creek will host an Easter Egg Hunt on April 9 with music, food, and a visit from the Easter Bunny

Coal Creek Easter egg hunt

Coal Creek is hopping with excitement for the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday. The Lions Club of Korumburra, in association with Coal Creek, will be holding an Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday April 9 between 12.00pm and 3pm. Tickets are $5 per child. There will be music, a sausage sizzle, food and drinks for sale, a colouring in competition, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.

So everyone gets a fair go, the hunt will be split into three categories, areas and degrees of difficulty - under three's, under seven's and under 12's. Each category will get two opportunities - one at 12.00 pm and one at 1.30 pm. Doors will open at 11.30 am. Book now for a fun, family, festive day!

Harry Hook is real

Harry Hook is Real (supported by Janie Gordon) will play Ruby Hall on Friday 12 May as part of South Gippsland Shire Council's ongoing Live Music in Small Halls program.

To book, please visit Harry Hook is Real page.

Marinus Link

Marinus Link is hosting a number of drop-in sessions in South Gippsland during April. Council is aware that there is interest in the project in our community so would like to pass on details of the following drop-in opportunities:

Sandy Point

When: Thursday, 13 April - 5:00-7:00 pm
When: Saturday, 15 April - 9:00-11:00 am
Where: Sandy Point Community Centre Church Parade, Sandy Point

Mirboo North

When: Thursday, 27 April - 4:30-6:30pm
Where: Mirboo North and District Community Foundation 96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

Dumbalk

When: Friday, 28 April - 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Dumbalk Hall 29-31 Farmers Rd, Dumbalk East

Meeniyan

When: Friday, 28 April - 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: Meeniyan Town Hall 97 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Fish Creek

When: Saturday, 29 April - 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Where: Fish Creek Hall 13 Falls Road, Fish Creek

Request for Tenders

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

RFT/349 - Korumburra Football Netball Club Change Rooms Project, Tenders close at 2.00pm. AEST on Wednesday 26 April 2023
RFT/365 - Management and Operation of Selected Aquatic Venues within South Gippsland, Tenders close 2pm AEST on Tuesday 9 May 2023

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

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com