Hepburn Together 2025 - 2029
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The new Council Plan that will guide the strategic direction of Hepburn Shire for the next four years, 2025 to 2029.
Open projects
Active projects
Victoria Park Lighting Project
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The Victoria Park Lighting project will upgrade the oval lighting to 100 lux level LED and the netball court lighting to 200 lux level LED.
Glenlyon Recreation Reserve Pavilion Redevelopment
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Community engagement opportunity to be involved in the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve Pavilion Redevelopment Project.
Daylesford Community Facilities
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Calling for a youth representative to join the project advisory group to assist the investigation of a community hub at Daylesford Town Hall.
Cambridge Street Streetscape
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Be part of the next stages of Creswick Streetscapes by giving us feedback on proposed changes to Cambridge Street.
Habitat Restoration Trentham
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Council and the NCCMA are currently undertaking the removal of Weeds of National Significance to improve habitat and the beauty of waterways in Trentham
Creswick Trails Network and Hammon Park Trailhead
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Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails) is a 60-kilometre mountain bike trail constructed in the bushland near the town centre of Creswick.
Indoor Aquatics Provision Feasibility Study and Business Case
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Council will be developing a Hepburn Shire Indoor Aquatics Provision Feasibility Study/Business Case
Western Renewables Link
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Council opposes the proposal of the terminal station location at Mount Prospect and above ground transmission lines associated with the Western Renewables Link.
Road Reseal Program
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This proactive maintenance program ensures our road network retains its quality and extends the life of the existing road pavement.
Clunes Public Open Space Masterplans Project
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Council is developing Masterplans for the Bull Milgate Reserve (Clunes Recreation Reserve), Queens Park and Pioneers Park in Clunes.
Victoria - New South Wales Interconnector (VNI) West project
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A proposed new 500 kilovolt (kV) double-circuit overhead transmission line between Victoria and New South Wales, constructed as part of the Western Renewables Link.
Community-led Recovery Project
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Council is facilitating a community-led recovery project for Bullarto, Glenlyon, Lyonville and Trentham.
Closed projects
Financial Vision
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Building our financial roadmap together
Rainbow Action Plan
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The Rainbow Action Plan commits us to taking clear actions over the next 2 years, to create a more inclusive, safe and welcoming community for LGBTIQA+ people.
Health and Wellbeing Survey
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Council is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of its residents through public health principles and the social determinants of health.
Fair Access Policy
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The draft Fair Access Policy seeks to address the barriers experienced by women, girls, trans and gender diverse people in accessing and using sports infrastructure.
Arts and Culture Strategy
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Help Council to develop an Arts and Culture Strategy.
Future Hepburn
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Planning for a prosperous future together.
Governance Policies Review 2024
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Have your say on the Council Policy Review 2024 - Privacy Policy, Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Council Expenses and Resources Policy.
Flood Recovery – Clunes Woody Weeds
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North Central CMA and Council undertaking the removal of Weeds of National Significance to prevent the decline of waterway health on the Creswick Creek in Clunes.
Baden-Powell relocation to Collins Place
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Tell us what you think about the relocation of the Baden-Powell also known as the Clunes Cannon to Collins Place in Clunes.
Review of Council Policy – Council Owned & Controlled Property Policy
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Council wants to develop practical/effective policies with a framework to guide property decisions that are transparent, fair and for community benefit.
Central Springs Reserve
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Council has developed a masterplan to help revitalise the Central Springs Reserve, located just a short stroll from Lake Daylesford.
Early Years Survey
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Council would like feedback on our community's satisfaction with and use of early years services in Hepburn Shire.
Creswick Bowling Green Redevelopment
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Redevelopment of the synthetic bowling green, located at Doug Lindsay Recreation Reserve, Creswick.
Newlyn Recreation Reserve Sports Lighting Upgrade
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The Newlyn Recreation Reserve Sports Lighting Upgrade project will upgrade the AFL oval lighting to competition standard 100 lux level LEDs.
Draft Budget
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Council has prepared its 2024-2025 draft budget
Hepburn Shire Waste Survey
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Help us to shape our waste services and education programs to meet the needs of our community.
Sustainable Hepburn Community Advisory Committee
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Council is inviting community members to join the Sustainable Hepburn Community Advisory Committee.
Council grants review
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Help us to review our grants program.
Gender Equity Advisory Committee
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Council's Gender Equity Advisory Committee provides advice on improving gender equity within Council and the community.
Quarry Street Reserve amenities
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Find out about our project to improve the amenities at Quarry Street Reserve in Trentham.
Creswick Town Hall
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Council has completed heritage works on the historic Creswick Town Hall in the heart of Creswick.
Glenlyon Land Contamination Project
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Glenlyon Land Contamination Project
Glenlyon Recreation Reserve Masterplan
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Council is developing a 10-year Masterplan for the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve to inform the future planning, provision and enhancement of the reserve.
The Big Rainbow
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Council has sought local knowledge from the community to help decide which of four shortlisted site options is most suitable for the Big Rainbow landmark.
Outdoor dining & trading
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Review of policy and development of guidelines.
Governance Rules Review
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We are seeking feedback on the proposed changes to the Governance Rules
Sale of The Rex
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Council has decided to sell The Rex in Daylesford.
Hepburn Shire Aquatics Strategy
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We're developing a 10-year Aquatics Strategy and we want community feedback on the future of aquatics facilities in our Shire.
Hepburn Together
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Includes the Community Vision, Council Plan and ten-year Financial Plan .
Sustainable Hepburn
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A new strategy to guide our commitment to environmental sustainability.
Community Recovery Committee
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As a result of the serious impact of the storm and floods in January 2022, we are establishing a Community Recovery Committee.
LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee
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Join this Committee to provide Council with advice to improve inclusion and support for LGBTIQA+ people.
Aged and disability services
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Hepburn Shire Council has made an in-principle decision to withdraw from delivering aged and disability services. Learn what this means for clients and staff.
Renaming of Jim Crow Creek to Larni Barramal Yaluk
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Geographic Names Victoria has renamed Jim Crow Creek to Larni Barramal Yaluk.
Tree Management Plan
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A Tree Management Plan will provide guidance for the management of public trees to ensure a consistent approach whilst providing a safe environment for the community.
Clunes Outdoor Fitness Equipment Concept Design
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The delivery of outdoor fitness spaces throughout the Shire is a priority identified in the Hepburn Shire’s Recreation and Open Space Strategy.
Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
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The purpose of this survey is for you to consider Council's proposal to observe the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday for the Shire.
Domestic Animal Management Plan
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Help shape the Domestic Animal Management Plan for Hepburn Council.
Hepburn Hub at The Rex
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Background information on the former project, The Hepburn Hub at The Rex.
Trentham Community Hub
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The Trentham Community Hub will deliver a new library, visitor information, Council customer service, community meeting and function rooms, and original main hall.
Trentham Sports Ground Pavilion
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The redevelopment will be a welcoming and inclusive community facility - universal access, gender equity and family-friendly design.
Kindergarten Upgrades Project
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Council has committed more than $1M to upgrade four kindergartens across the Shire, improving access, the learning environment and heating and cooling.
Footpath Expansion Project
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Each year Council renews and expands the footpath network as identified through Council’s current strategies, programs and master plans.
Clunes Town Hall
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Works are underway to restore the iconic Clunes Town Hall.
Chatfield Reserve Landscaping Plan
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We are worked with the Friends of Lake Daylesford to develop a preferred concept plan for Chatfield Reserve, and we want to hear from you.
Outdoor Fitness Equipment - Clunes & Trentham
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Outdoor fitness equipment for Clunes Creek Walk and Wombat Trail, Trentham to improve the communities physical, mental health and wellbeing opportunities.
Pool Season Community Survey
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We would love your feedback about Hepburn Shire’s outdoor pool season.
Proposed Budget 2021-22
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We are seeking community feedback on the Proposed Budget 2021-22.
Draft Revenue and Rating Plan
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We want your feedback on the draft Revenue and Rating Plan.
Road Management Plan
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We want to hear your views on the Road Management Plan.
Clunes Kerbside Organics Trial Survey
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Hepburn Shire Council is seeking your feedback on the recently launched Organics (food and garden) kerbside trial bin service for residents of Clunes
Mayoral and Councillor Allowance
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Mayors and Councillors are entitled to receive remuneration in the form of an allowance while performing their duties as an elected official.
COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out – Pre-survey
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Council and Central Highlands Rural Health are working together to help provide our community with information about the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out across our region.
Road Renaming in Trentham
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Have your say on Council's proposal to rename an unnamed road in Trentham to Anthonys Mews.
Road Renaming in Newlyn North
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Have your say on Council's proposal to name Government Road (Newlyn North) as Volcanic Hills Road.
Lease of former Senior Citizens Centre at Clunes
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Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from local businesses or community groups for a lease of the former Senior Citizens Centre at 25 Fraser Street Clunes.
Integrated Water Management Plan
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Central Highlands Water and the Hepburn Shire Council are preparing an integrated water management (IWM) plan for Daylesford & Hepburn Springs, Creswick and Clunes.
Domestic Wastewater Management Plan
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Council is reviewing its DWMP. The DWMP sets out how we propose to manage potential risks to public and environmental health from the use of septic tank systems.
Outdoor Fitness Equipment - Trentham
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We would like you to have your say on concept designs for Outdoor Fitness Equipment (OFE) at Trentham Recreation Reserve.
Hepburn Shire Youth strategy
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Council is beginning the process to create the new Youth strategy to support young people within our communities.
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
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A project to enhance the visitor experience at our beautiful Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
Mineral Springs Advisory Committee
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Provide advice to Council to plan, prioritise and implement maintenance works and major projects at Mineral Springs Reserves.
Pearman Street
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Council proposes to alter the alignment, level and direction of travel of Pearman Street in Creswick.
Positive Ageing
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Help us to develop our first Positive Ageing Strategy
Daylesford Speedway
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Council is seeking feedback on the renewal of a lease for the Daylesford Speedway
Hepburn Planning Scheme
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Hepburn Shire has a new planning scheme
Bullarto Railway Station Building Reconstruction
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This project will see construction of a replica 1930s railway head house, a key feature of this heritage railway station.
Early and Middle Years Strategy 2022-2030
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Council’s Early and Middle Years Strategy 2022-2030 aims to plan and prepare for family growth and the development needs of early years and middle years children.
Asset plan
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Have your say on Council's Asset Plan
Calembeen Park Change Facilities Project
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Internal refurbishment of the toilet block to include 3 unisex accessible toilets and change facilities, a DDA compliant footpath and a DDA compliant parking space.
Budget 2022-2023
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Council has prepared its 2022-2023 Annual Budget.
Amateur Photography Competition
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Storm recovery initiative
Community Sparks
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Unlocking community batteries in the Hepburn Shire.
Reconciliation Advisory Committee
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Apply to join our Reconciliation Advisory Committee.
Connecting the Circular Economy in Hepburn Shire
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Complete a survey and find out how to become involved in a circular economy to reduce waste in our Shire.
Affordable housing - a home in Hepburn Shire
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Help us to develop practical solutions to address housing affordability in the Shire.
Disability Action Plan
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Help to guide our Disability Action Plan for the Shire.
Disability Advisory Committee
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We are calling for community representatives to join our Disability Advisory Committee.
Listening Posts and Meet the Mayor
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We are hosting monthly sessions for you to meet the mayor or drop into a Community Listening Post to find out about Council projects and have your say.
Clunes crossing
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Council will be installing pedestrian outstands as a trial safety measure at the intersection of Fraser and Service Streets in Clunes,
