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FUTURE HEPBURN
The Integrated Transport Strategy survey is now open. Share your ideas on how we can improve movement through the region.
Open projects
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Review of Council Policy – Council Owned & Controlled Property Policy
Council wants to develop practical/effective policies with a framework to guide property decisions that are transparent, fair and for community benefit.
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Early Years Survey
Council would like feedback on our community's satisfaction with and use of early years services in Hepburn Shire.
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Community-led Recovery Project
Council is facilitating a community-led recovery project for Bullarto, Glenlyon, Lyonville and Trentham.
Active projects
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Creswick Trails Network and Hammon Park Trailhead
Stage One of the Creswick Trails Network will see 60 kilometers of mountain bike trails constructed in the bushland near the town centre of Creswick.
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Creswick Bowling Green Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the synthetic bowling green, located at Doug Lindsay Recreation Reserve, Creswick.
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Newlyn Recreation Reserve Sports Lighting Upgrade
The Newlyn Recreation Reserve Sports Lighting Upgrade project will upgrade the AFL oval lighting to competition standard 100 lux level LEDs.
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Council grants review
Help us to review our grants program.
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Quarry Street Reserve amenities
Find out about our project to improve the amenities at Quarry Street Reserve in Trentham.
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Glenlyon Recreation Reserve Masterplan
Council is developing a 10-year Masterplan for the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve to inform the future planning, provision and enhancement of the reserve.
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Indoor Aquatics Provision Feasibility Study and Business Case
Council will be developing a Hepburn Shire Indoor Aquatics Provision Feasibility Study/Business Case
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Arts and Culture Strategy
Help Council to develop an Arts and Culture Strategy.
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Western Renewables Link
Council opposes the proposal of the terminal station location at Mount Prospect and above ground transmission lines associated with the Western Renewables Link.
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Trentham Community Hub
The Trentham Community Hub will deliver a new library, visitor information, Council customer service, community meeting and function rooms, and original main hall.
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Gravel Road Resheet Program
The program involves placing and compacting new gravel material on selected unsealed roads to improve the road surface and drainage characteristics of the road.
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Road Reseal Program
This proactive maintenance program ensures our road network retains its quality and extends the life of the existing road pavement.
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Clunes Public Open Space Masterplans Project
Council is developing Masterplans for the Bull Milgate Reserve (Clunes Recreation Reserve), Queens Park and Pioneers Park in Clunes.
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Integrated Water Management Plan
Central Highlands Water and the Hepburn Shire Council are preparing an integrated water management (IWM) plan for Daylesford & Hepburn Springs, Creswick and Clunes.
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Daylesford-Macedon Rail Trail & Daylesford Spa Country Rail Extension
Two projects of a similar nature looking at how we can best utilise old rail corridors across the Shire
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Domestic Wastewater Management Plan
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.
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Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
A project to enhance the visitor experience at our beautiful Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
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Hepburn Life
Tell us what you think about our monthly enewsletter.
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Bullarto Railway Station Building Reconstruction
This project will see construction of a replica 1930s railway head house, a key feature of this heritage railway station.
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Community Sparks
Unlocking community batteries in the Hepburn Shire.
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Victoria - New South Wales Interconnector (VNI) West project
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.
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Connecting the Circular Economy in Hepburn Shire
Complete a survey and find out how to become involved in a circular economy to reduce waste in our Shire.
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Affordable housing - a home in Hepburn Shire
Help us to develop practical solutions to address housing affordability in the Shire.
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Disability Action Plan
Help to guide our Disability Action Plan for the Shire.
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Listening Posts and Meet the Mayor
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.
Closed projects
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Hepburn Z-NET
Join the award winning Hepburn Z-NET Community Roundtable to join your community taking action on climate change.
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Draft Budget
Council has prepared its 2023-2024 annual Budget. It will be adopted at the 27 June Council meeting.
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Hepburn Shire Waste Survey
Help us to shape our waste services and education programs to meet the needs of our community.
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Sustainable Hepburn Community Advisory Committee
Council is inviting community members to join the Sustainable Hepburn Community Advisory Committee.
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Gender Equity Advisory Committee
Council's Gender Equity Advisory Committee provides advice on improving gender equity within Council and the community.
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Creswick Town Hall
Council has completed heritage works on the historic Creswick Town Hall in the heart of Creswick.
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Glenlyon Land Contamination Project
Glenlyon Land Contamination Project
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The Big Rainbow
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.
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Outdoor dining & trading
Review of policy and development of guidelines.
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Governance Rules Review
We are seeking feedback on the proposed changes to the Governance Rules
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Sale of The Rex
Council has decided to sell The Rex in Daylesford.
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Hepburn Shire Aquatics Strategy
We're developing a 10-year Aquatics Strategy and we want community feedback on the future of aquatics facilities in our Shire.
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Hepburn Together
Includes the Community Vision, Council Plan and ten-year Financial Plan .
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Sustainable Hepburn
A new strategy to guide our commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Community Recovery Committee
As a result of the serious impact of the storm and floods in January 2022, we are establishing a Community Recovery Committee.
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LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee
Join this Committee to provide Council with advice to improve inclusion and support for LGBTIQA+ people.
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Aged and disability services
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.
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Renaming of Jim Crow Creek to Larni Barramal Yaluk
Geographic Names Victoria has renamed Jim Crow Creek to Larni Barramal Yaluk.
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Tree Management Plan
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.
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Clunes Outdoor Fitness Equipment Concept Design
The delivery of outdoor fitness spaces throughout the Shire is a priority identified in the Hepburn Shire’s Recreation and Open Space Strategy.
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Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
The purpose of this survey is for you to consider Council's proposal to observe the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday for the Shire.
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Domestic Animal Management Plan
Help shape the Domestic Animal Management Plan for Hepburn Council.
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Hepburn Hub at The Rex
Background information on the former project, The Hepburn Hub at The Rex.
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Trentham Sports Ground Pavilion
The redevelopment will be a welcoming and inclusive community facility - universal access, gender equity and family-friendly design.
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Kindergarten Upgrades Project
Council has committed more than $1M to upgrade four kindergartens across the Shire, improving access, the learning environment and heating and cooling.
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Footpath Expansion Project
Each year Council renews and expands the footpath network as identified through Council’s current strategies, programs and master plans.
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Clunes Town Hall
Works are underway to restore the iconic Clunes Town Hall.
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Chatfield Reserve Landscaping Plan
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.
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Outdoor Fitness Equipment - Clunes & Trentham
Outdoor fitness equipment for Clunes Creek Walk and Wombat Trail, Trentham to improve the communities physical, mental health and wellbeing opportunities.
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Pool Season Community Survey
We would love your feedback about Hepburn Shire’s outdoor pool season.
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Central Springs Reserve Masterplan
Council has developed a masterplan to help revitalise the Central Springs Reserve, located just a short stroll from Lake Daylesford.
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Proposed Budget 2021-22
We are seeking community feedback on the Proposed Budget 2021-22.
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Draft Revenue and Rating Plan
We want your feedback on the draft Revenue and Rating Plan.
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Road Management Plan
We want to hear your views on the Road Management Plan.
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Clunes Kerbside Organics Trial Survey
Hepburn Shire Council is seeking your feedback on the recently launched Organics (food and garden) kerbside trial bin service for residents of Clunes
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Mayoral and Councillor Allowance
Mayors and Councillors are entitled to receive remuneration in the form of an allowance while performing their duties as an elected official.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out – Pre-survey
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.
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Road Renaming in Trentham
Have your say on Council's proposal to rename an unnamed road in Trentham to Anthonys Mews.
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Road Renaming in Newlyn North
Have your say on Council's proposal to name Government Road (Newlyn North) as Volcanic Hills Road.
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Lease of former Senior Citizens Centre at Clunes
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.
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Outdoor Fitness Equipment - Trentham
We would like you to have your say on concept designs for Outdoor Fitness Equipment (OFE) at Trentham Recreation Reserve.
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Hepburn Shire Youth strategy
Council is beginning the process to create the new Youth strategy to support young people within our communities.
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Mineral Springs Advisory Committee
Provide advice to Council to plan, prioritise and implement maintenance works and major projects at Mineral Springs Reserves.
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Pearman Street
Council proposes to alter the alignment, level and direction of travel of Pearman Street in Creswick.
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Positive Ageing
Help us to develop our first Positive Ageing Strategy
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Daylesford Speedway
Council is seeking feedback on the renewal of a lease for the Daylesford Speedway
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Hepburn Planning Scheme
Hepburn Shire has a new planning scheme
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Early and Middle Years Strategy 2022-2030
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.
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Asset plan
Have your say on Council's Asset Plan
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Calembeen Park Change Facilities Project
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.
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Budget 2022-2023
Council has prepared its 2022-2023 Annual Budget.
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Amateur Photography Competition
Storm recovery initiative
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Reconciliation Advisory Committee
Apply to join our Reconciliation Advisory Committee.
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Disability Advisory Committee
We are calling for community representatives to join our Disability Advisory Committee.
