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South Gippsland Shire Council updates on services, survey, and projects in November 2022

South Gippsland Shire Council's updates on their projects and programs and more.

By news@gippsland - 17th November 2022 - Back to News

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Foster is an easy one and a half hour drive from Melbourne; the region suits day, weekend, or longer getaways

Foster structure plan

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking public comment on the recently endorsed Foster Structure Plan Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper has been designed to give the community information about the current state of play and some prompting questions for the future of Foster.

Foster residents are encouraged to come along to one of the following drop-in sessions:

• Friday 25 November - 9.00am to 12.00pm in the Foster Main Street at the covered laneway
• Sunday 11 December - 9.00am to 11.00am at the Prom Produce and Craft Market (Foster Showgrounds)

There is also the option of completing an online survey, uploading a written submission, or participating in an online discussion board by visiting Foster Structure Plan website. Once feedback closes on Friday 23 December 2022, council will work to develop a Draft Structure Plan that will be released for final public comment in 2023.

Visit the Information Centre to gather details and information on attractions and other places of interest and explore the natural wonders

Visitor information centre

Due to illness, the Prom Country Visitor information centre in Foster will be closed until Friday 18 November. We apologise for any inconvenience. All enquiries can be emailed to infocentre@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

Ambassador program

Would you like to be an Ambassador for South Gippsland? South Gippsland Shire Council is encouraging interested business owners and residents to complete a free online course to help improve the South Gippsland visitor experience.

This course aims to create local tourism ambassadors to provide visitors to South Gippsland with valuable information about local attractions, towns and activities. Participants will learn about local events, produce, walking and cycling experiences and more.

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate and become a South Gippsland Tourism Ambassador. To find out more about the Program or to sign up, please visit 'My South Gippsland Tourism Ambassador Program' website.

Council encourages the community to join Christmas Drive by placing unwrapped gifts as well as non-perishable food items under our tree at 9 Smith Street Leongatha

Christmas drive

Christmas can be a tough time of year for some. We have teamed up with Leongatha Salvation Army to be a collection point for this year's Christmas food and toy drive. We encourage you to help by donating unwrapped toys, non-perishable food and gifts that can help put a smile on someone's face this festive season. Please feel free to include wrapping paper or a gift bag for parents.

Our amazing Customer Service team has put up a lovely Christmas tree in council reception to pop your gifts under. Come and see our tree and give generously to help make Christmas a little easier this year. Drop-off location is 9 Smith Street Leongatha. Donations will be accepted until 12.00pm Wednesday 7 December.

Residents can dispose of their green waste for free at any of council's transfer stations until the end of the green waste amnesty period

Green waste amnesty

Our annual Green Waste Amnesty is open and running until 31 December 2022. This is a great opportunity to get rid of your green waste at any of council's transfer stations.

It is held every year to encourage you to prepare your property for the fire season by removing potential fire hazards. To see what plant species are not accepted as green waste and more information on the amnesty, please visit South Gippsland 'Green Amnesty Period' website.

If you recognise any of these darlings, they are all being taken care of at the South Gippsland Animal Shelter until their owner gets them

Lost pets

Do any of these fur babies look familiar? They are all being taken care of at the South Gippsland Animal Shelter until their humans come and get them.

If you recognise any of these darlings, give the shelter a call on 5658 3500. To view more information or view a list of lost animals at any given time, please visit South Gippsland Shire 'Lost Animals' website.

Council meeting 477

The council meeting is live streamed through a YouTube streaming service which automatically selects the appropriate quality level based on your internet speed and quality. This setting can be manually overridden by accessing the 'settings cog' in the bottom right hand corner. Council is not responsible for these types of technical issues as they are beyond its control.

To view a livestream of the November 16 council meeting, please go to: South Gippsland Shire Council meeting ''Live Streaming' website.

Request for tenders

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

• RFT/344 - Simons Lane; Road Reconstruction
• RFT/346 - Mirboo North Swimming Pool Carpark Extension
• RFT/348 - Sealed Roads Rehab

All tenders close at 2.00pm. RFT/346 and RFT/344 close Tuesday 13 December and RFT/348 closes Thursday 15 December. Documentation is available from council's e-Tendering Portal.

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website and South Gippsland Shire Council Facebook page.

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