PUBLIC NOTICES30 May 2018

COUNCIL MEETINGSTuesday 12 June 2018 - 5.30pmMonday 25 June 2018 - 5pmCivic Centre, Roberts AveAll welcome

Horsham Rural City Council18 Roberts Avenue Horsham | Postal address: PO Box 511 Horsham VIC 3402

Phone: (03) 5382 9777 | Email: council@hrcc.vic.gov.au | Web: www.hrcc.vic.gov.au

IMMUNISATION CLINIC Thursday 7 June 2018, 8.30am to 10am Thursday 21 June 2018, 4pm to 5.45pmKalkee Rd Children’s & Community Hub Enquiries: Shirley Brown Ph: 5382 9769

National Reconciliation Week events in Horsham

Horsham Rural City Council is encouraging Wimmera people to be involved in local National Reconciliation Week events.

Council on Monday hosted a ceremony to launch the week’s events. A morning tea will be held at Wimmera Catchment Management Authority today and Federation University will host a Film Festival on Thursday.

Throughout the week, Horsham Town Hall will feature a collection of works celebrating Indigenous photographers.

HRCC will place new ‘Wotjobaluk Country’ bumper stickers on Council vehicles. The stickers will be available free to the public from Thursday onwards and can be collected at participating Horsham retailers.

Wednesday 30 May - 10am to 11.30am Morning Tea - Wimmera CMA, 24 Darlot Street, Horsham

Thursday 31 May - 11.30am to 1pm Film Festival - Federation University Auditorium, Wimmera Campus, Horsham

19 May until 21 July - Art exhibition: First Nations Behind the Lens, Horsham Regional Art Gallery, 80 Wilson St, Horsham

EOI open for cafe by the Wimmera River

Horsham Rural City Council is seeking interest from mobile cafe operators to establish a “cafe by the river” near the Soundshell at Sawyer Park.

Angela Murphy, Director Planning and Economic, said attracting patronage and stimulating activity around the river corridor was a priority for Council.

“Horsham’s Council Plan and ongoing community feedback has identified the Wimmera River as being one of the key attributes of the city,” Ms Murphy said.

“Council sees a cafe by the river as one way of increasing activity in the area.

“It’s also important to ensure commercial activities are compatible with the river’s environmental and recreation purposes.

“A trial period of 12 months has been set so we can gauge patronage. We’ll also assess site-related issues with a view to informing Council about the nature of the business model, infrastructure and regulatory requirements,” Ms Murphy said.

Interested parties can also submit an alternative proposal.

“Having a hospitality service along the river means we can use the Wimmera River corridor to contribute to Horsham’s economy,” Ms Murphy said.

“Other benefits would be the ability to incorporate and showcase local produce as well as promoting our river as a key community recreational asset.”

To access further information on this exciting opportunity, go to the Horsham Rural City Council website at www.hrcc.vic.gov.au Select tenders from the home page, log in then click on the Expression of Interest Café by the River project brief.

TendersNatimuk Oval lighting upgrade Design and construct(Tender No 18/017)Closing Date: Wednesday 23 May 2018, 12noon

Delivery of municipal building surveyor and building permit services (Wimmera region)Horsham Rural City Council, West Wimmera Shire Council, Yarriambiack Shire Council, Hindmarsh Shire Council, Southern Grampians Shire Council (Tender No 18/018)Closing Date: Wednesday 23 May 2018, 12noon

Restoration of Flood Effected Roads Part 3(Tender No 18/015)Closing Date: Wednesday 6 June 2018, 12noon

Synthetic Green Horsham City Bowls Club Design and construct(Tender No 18/023)Closing Date: Thursday 7 June 2018, 2pm

Provision of concrete crushing and stockpiling Dooen Landfill - Horsham(Tender No 18/027)Closing Date: Wednesday 20 June 2018, 12noon

To obtain a copy of these tender documents, visit www.eprocure.com.au/horsham-rural-city-council/ and select Tenders. A link will automatically take you to a registration/login site where documentation can be downloaded. For technical support contact Tender Search on 1800 836 337.

Expression of InterestCafe by the RiverWimmera River, Horsham (EOI No. 18/025)Expressions of Interest close: Monday 18 June 2018, 12pm

Temporary street closure: McLachlan St

The south side of McLachlan Street’s footpath and west-bound lane, and the parking bays in the middle and south side, will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles from Tuesday 5 June until Friday 8 June, between approximately 7am to 9am. A crane will to be in place to lift air conditioning equipment at this time.

Proposed Budget 2018/2019 Council’s proposed Budget, Rates Strategy and Council Plan are now available for public comment. Submissions close at 5.30pm on Tuesday 5 June 2018.

Submissions can be made online, via email or post.

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Inaugural Annual Dance FairArt Is… FestivalFriday 1 and Saturday 2 June, 7.30pmHorsham Town Hall, Pynsent StSee the transformed Town Hall as we revisit dances from past to present.. Tickets include light supper. Cost: $25 Adult, $20 Conc., $15 Child U16Ph: 5382 9555 or horshamtownhall.com.au

Street Gallery Walking Tour - Art Is… FestivalSaturday 2 June, 10am to 11.30amHorsham Town Hall, Pynsent StJourney along the streets and discover the depth and vibrancy of local art and culture. Cost: FreePh: 5382 9575 or hrag@hrcc.vic.gov.au

Haven MarketSaturday 2 June, 9am to 1pmHaven Recreation Reserve, HavenFresh fruit and vegetables, homemade cakes, produce and interesting crafts. Ph: 0409 257 256

Country MusicSaturday 2 June, 6.30pm, show at 7.30pmSunnyside Bowling Club, 8 Charles St, HorshamIncluding Pete Smith’s Travelling Country Variety Show ‘The Showman’. Cost: $25 per person. Ph: 0427861004 or 0429 810 090

Art Play Sunday - Kids Event - Art Is… FestivalSunday 3 June, 1pm to 4pmHorsham Town Hall, Pynsent StHorsham’s biggest kid’s zone will be created, finishing with a performance of ‘Chris Again’.Cost: $10 Children, $5 Parents/GuardiansPh: 5382 9555 or horshamtownhall.com.au

Art Matters Presents… Winter ShowingMonday 4 June - Saturday 9 June, Monday 4 June, 5.30pm - 7.30pm Tuesday 5 June to Friday 9 June: 12pm and 2pmJubilee Hall, 19 Roberts AveA silent auction and showcase of Art Matters performers and artists participating in Shake N Groove, Artz ConneXion, and Soap Box theatrePh: 5382 9575 or hrag@hrcc.vic.gov.au

Dance for Cancer - Old Time DanceTuesday 5 June, Lessons 7pm, program 7.30pmHamilton Lamb Memorial Hall, Kalkee RdSupporting the Cancer Council. Cost: $6 with supper supplied. Ph: 5382 4371 or 0419 538 206 For further information on events in the region: Horsham and Grampians Visitor Information Centre 20 O’Callaghan’s Pde, Horsham www.visithorsham.com.au 5382 1832, tourism@hrcc.vic.gov.au

‘Livability’ more than a buzzwordOne of the most fashionable terms around Local Government right now is ‘liveability’.

The fundamentals of what your local Council does is often summed up in the phrase ‘roads, rates and rubbish’.

But being labelled a growing regional city means there is a bit more to it.

One of our challenges is to be able to attract and retain ‘professionals’ to live here in the Wimmera.

For a doctor, dentist, scientist, police officer, CEO, school teacher, etc to move to the country and to start a new life, their new home needs to offer a modern lifestyle.

That means it needs to be ‘liveable’ for themselves and their family.

Three of the Council committees I serve on are examples of this.

Wimmera River Improvement Committee has a focus on the riverside environs and improving our central, natural attraction in Horsham.

Horsham Police and Community Consultative Committee is an important group committed to our safety and well-being, with practical ‘solutions’.

The Wimmera Indoor Stadium Project Control Group is working to improve our facilities for indoor sport. It’s also encouraging more of our residents to play sport, more often.

Horsham is a great place to ‘live’……. Council has a role in keeping it that way.