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YOUR COUNCIL MAGAZINE Winter / Spring 2020 Connect COVID-19 How we are supporting our community HARD WASTE New bookable service now available STAN HENWOOD AWARD Recognising our 2020 winner
Celebrating our cultural diversity
We are proud of our shire’s rich • W
e celebrate NAIDOC Week and partnerships with community,
cultural diversity and are committed to National Reconciliation Week. service agencies and
ensuring an inclusive and connected government departments.
We are supporting our
community for all.
multicultural communities • W
e are signatories to the national
As a Council, we have an important through a range of activities: ‘Racism. It stops with me’ campaign.
role to play in fostering an accessible
• Our Cultural Diversity Action • W
e host the Victorian Human
and welcoming community for
Plan 2019-23 builds on our Rights and Equal Opportunity
everyone and for providing support
commitment to our diverse Commission’s Community
and opportunities for our growing and
communities by welcoming Reporting Tool on our website.
diverse communities. We are working
diversity, building connections
hard to ensure that our services and www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/reportracism
and promoting participation.
programs are accessible, equitable and
inclusive for all residents. • We proudly became a Refugee
Welcome Zone in 2014.
Together with our Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander communities: • In 2017 we joined councils from
across Australia to sign the Refugee
• W
e are committed to reconciliation
Welcome Scroll.
and acknowledge the historic and
continuing link of the Aboriginal • We deliver Harmony Day and World
people to the land through Refugee Day events annually.
measures like the Statement of • We have established a South
Reconciliation, our Reconciliation Sudanese Cluster to work
Action Plan and acknowledgement collaboratively and enhance
of traditional owners at civic events.
Cardinia Shire Council staff show their support for the
‘Racism. It stops with me’ campaign.
A lifetime of community service
Pakenham resident Ken Rook has Schools Public Speaking Competition,
been named this year’s Stan Henwood as well as the Rotary Club of
Award winner. Pakenham Annual Charity Golf Day.
Ken has held a range of positions The Stan Henwood Award
across various community groups and recognises lifetime achievements in
organisations, including the Rotary community service and volunteering.
Club of Pakenham, Toomuc Fire It commemorates the lifetime
Brigade, Pakenham Scouts, Australian contribution that Stan Henwood made
and Victorian branches of the Suffolk to his local community of Tynong, as
Sheep Breeders Association and the well as the broader Cardinia Shire.
Presbyterian Tennis Club.
Ken has also played vital roles in www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/stanhenwood Ken Rook is the winner of the 2020 Stan Henwood Award.
establishing the Cardinia Primary
On the
Australia Day awards Awards are presented in the cover
following categories: Ada, Adele and
Do you know an individual or • Citizen of the Year Sebastian couldn’t
group who has made an • Senior Citizen of the Year wait to get back to
outstanding contribution to
• Young Citizen of the Year Emerald Lake Park
the local community?
• Community Event of the Year for a scooter ride
Why not nominate them for once it reopened
Nominations open Monday
the 2021 Cardinia Shire Australia following the easing
7 September and close Friday
Day Awards? of Coronavirus
13 November 2020.
(COVID-19)
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/australiaday restrictions.
2 Cardinia Shire Council
Mayor’s
message
Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield with Julie and David at The Food Store at St Luke’s in Cockatoo. Julie and David are volunteers with the Emerald Centre for Hope and Outreach
(ECHO) Inc, one of the organisations to receive a COVID-19 Community Relief Provider Support Grant from Council to assist in providing food relief.
Much has happened since Our Community and Business Thank you for your ongoing support
Support Package features a and efforts in helping to keep
our last edition of Connect. range of initiatives to support our everyone safe. Please continue to
The world looks a little community. This includes practical look after yourselves and each other.
different and life as we and tangible support that provides
Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield
immediate assistance such as rate
know changed relief initiatives, rent relief options
almost overnight. for commercial tenants in Council
properties, and rebates for some
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) business fees and charges.
pandemic has certainly presented
Community Relief Provider Support
many challenges and tested our
Grants and Community Connections
resilience. But it has also brought
Grants were introduced to assist
the community together in ways that Council and town
eligible service providers, agencies
we couldn’t have imagined, and has
and community groups to support planning meetings
shown us the strength of the human
our community, and our recovery A number of changes have
spirit when faced with adversity.
program will further support recovery been made to Council and Town
We’ve all had to adapt and do things activities beyond the pandemic. We Planning Committee meetings
a little differently. Personally, I’ve will continue to work with our relief
until further notice as a result of
enjoyed hearing from members of partners to support our community
the community about all the ways in the COVID-19 pandemic:
now and into the future as we recover,
which local businesses and residents reconnect, reset and move forward • T own Planning Committee
have adapted and come up with together. You can read more about meetings have been integrated
new and innovative ways to stay our initiatives on pages 4 and 5. with General Council meetings
connected, continue to serve their
I want to reassure you that Council is until further notice.
customers and support one another
still here to support you, and that we • M
embers of the public cannot
through these unprecedented times.
will continue to do so where we can
attend these meetings in person
As a Council, our focus and priority for as long as needed.
has remained the same; our until further notice, but can
As Mayor of Cardinia Shire, watch the meetings live-to-air.
community, continuing to deliver
I am incredibly proud of our
essential services and providing our Watch Council meetings live or
community. The way in which
assistance and support in any way catch up on previous meetings at
people are supporting one another,
that we can.
demonstrating strength and resilience www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/webcast
and staying connected during these
challenging times is truly inspiring. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/meetings
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mmunity
Supporting our coCOVID-19
Providing local relief
As part of our response to the older people, families in self isolation,
COVID-19 emergency, the Cardinia international students, temporary visa
Shire Relief and Recovery Committee holders and anyone else in need. They
has been activated to coordinate relief are also providing people with raw
efforts throughout the shire. ingredients such as rice, wheat, lentils
This committee is made up of many and flour.
community organisations working to If you are experiencing hardship, you
support our community. can access the Cardinia Shire Relief Gurudwara Baba Budha sahib ji is one of many local
and Recovery Directory for contact organisations providing relief services to the community.
One of these organisations is
Gurudwara Baba Budha sahib ji details of relief service providers,
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Pakenham, which is producing and including Gurudwara Baba Budha localreliefproviders
delivering freshly cooked meals to sahib ji.
Help is just a click away
Do you want to find out more Here you’ll find links, fact sheets Coronavirus pandemic are listed in the
about the help and resources and videos on topics including Local Relief Provider directory.
available to support you during the support available for individuals and The Coronavirus Online Help Hub can
COVID-19 pandemic? households, support available for be accessed through our website
Or would you like to hear a friendly businesses, what to do if you suspect and features a ‘call back’ option
voice on the other end of the phone to you have the virus, how to protect if community members would like
answer your questions or help you find yourself and others, family violence Council to contact them to assist
what you’re looking for? support and looking after your mental in finding or understanding relevant
health. Local relief service providers support or information.
Help is just a click away on our
who can provide support, food relief
Coronavirus Online Help Hub.
and other assistance during the www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub
What support is available?
Our Community and Business Support For more information, guidelines, for further information are encouraged
Package features a range of initiatives criteria and to apply, visit to contact Council on 1300 787 624
to support our community through the www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/covid19grants or visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. coronavirus
Other initiatives of the COVID-19
• Community Relief Provider support package include the
Support Grants are available to Coronavirus Online Help Hub,
eligible service providers, agencies dedicated ‘call back’ support team,
or groups that provide relief services extended due dates, interest-free
in response to COVID-19. Eligible periods and payment plans for rates,
providers can apply for grants of up rates rebate for eligible Health Care
to $5,000 to assist in the delivery Card holders, faster payments for
of COVID-19 specific relief to suppliers and contractors, rebates
the community. for some business fees and charges,
business concierge service, and rent
• Recovery Program to further relief options for commercial tenants in
support recovery activities beyond Council properties.
the pandemic. This includes putting
into action our community recovery Residents experiencing financial
plan. Learn more on our website. hardship, seeking relief, or looking
Our friendly rates team is always here to help.
4 Cardinia Shire Council
Jay and Jasmine enjoyed the
Nash and Max reading about the importance of Anzac Day was one of the images shared on our Connecting
sunshine while writing
Cardinia online space. a heartfelt message.
Connecting Cardinia
To bring our community together, we engagement platform, Connecting time when they may have been feeling
created an online space for the Cardinia Cardinia, to promote connection and disconnected from those around them.
Shire community to share images, stories celebrate our community.
To learn more, share your experiences or
and ideas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Connecting Cardinia online space see what others have been up to, visit:
We invited community members to offers a positive and light-hearted
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
contribute to Council’s community connection point for the community at a connectingcardinia
Have your say
A survey has been created to help
us better understand local needs
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
so we can continue to support our
residents and businesses during the
pandemic and beyond.
The survey results will help guide our
response and recovery efforts, assisting
us to plan services and programs for
both immediate support and recovery.
To access the survey directly, visit
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
COVID19survey or find out more at:
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay Business support
We have a range of COVID-19 support initiatives for local businesses,
including rebates for some business fees and charges and rent relief options
We’re here to help! for commercial tenants in Council properties. Chrissy (pictured) and other
Our dedicated Customer Service team is
members of our Economic Development team are available to help as part of
always here to help. Contact us by phone
our business concierge service, which provides a central contact point to help
or email, or access a range of online
businesses find information and navigate permit and registration processes.
services via our website.
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Our environment
Grant
applications
now open
Pauline and Phil from the Emerald Museum, at the official opening of the tree identification signage at Nobelius Heritage Park. Inset: The creek bed of natural stone and
Emerald Museum received Beautification Grants in 2018–19 and 2019–20 to design and install the plant identification signage. mosaics installed at Emerald Community House.
Cardinia Shire Council’s Beautification Applications close 5pm Monday Seeking a smarter
Grant Program 2020–21 is now open. 7 September 2020.
Community groups and individuals For more information about project
solution
can apply for dollar-for-dollar grants eligibility, timelines and how to apply: Cardinia Shire Council and 15
of up to $2,000 for landscape other councils from south-east
enhancement projects, supporting Melbourne have begun the first
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
the community to beautify their local beautificationgrants collective tender for advanced
public open spaces. waste processing solutions.
The initiative is being driven by the
South East Melbourne Advanced Waste
Processing Working Group and will give
us the ability to process household
Our sustainable buildings rubbish that would otherwise have
gone to landfill. It is the biggest
We’re working hard to ensure that environmentally friendly measures tender for new waste management
Council buildings continue to be are used in day-to-day building infrastructure ever undertaken by
built, upgraded and operated in an management and maintenance. councils in Melbourne.
environmentally sustainable way. Measures include energy and water
The tender has started with an
efficiency, renewable energy and
Our enhanced standards for expression of interest to identify
rainwater harvesting.
sustainable buildings means that businesses with the right experience
environmentally sustainable design and capability to design, build and
is incorporated into new buildings, www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ operate a facility. It will take another
environmental upgrades of existing environmentalsustainability two years before a preferred bid is
buildings are undertaken and selected and five–six years before
a facility is operating. No decisions
have been made regarding the type or
Book location of any facilities.
your
hard
waste
We have a new bookable hard waste collection service.
Turn to page 16 to learn more.
6 Cardinia Shire Council
Our environment
Going
g r ee n World Environment Day, held recently, is always a good time
to reflect on what we can do to protect our environment,
but we can all play our part in reducing our impact on the
environment all year round.
Discover a range of free waste and
environmental resources, tools and
activities and learn how to live in a
more environmentally sustainable way.
• F
ree downloadable colouring and
activity sheets.
• B
irding at home – a space to post
photos and ask experts to help
identify which birds are visiting
your backyard.
• Inspire others or be inspired by the
many ways to live sustainably in
your home.
• T ips to start your composting
adventure or ask questions.
All this and more can be found on the
‘My Green Home and Garden’ page on
our Connecting Cardinia online space.
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Read a letter from Colin, our waste collection driver, and access a range of colouring and activity sheets on
connectingcardinia
our Connecting Cardinia online space.
Local businesses: switch on savings
Did you know that business owners in • supports businesses to upgrade
Cardinia Shire can apply for finance their infrastructure to increase
for energy, water and waste efficient energy, water and waste efficiency
projects to help significantly reduce
• offers repayment terms of up to
their operating costs and impact on
20 years to help reduce repayment
the environment?
amounts
The Environmental Upgrade Finance
• offers 100% project finance
(EUF) program is a Sustainable
Melbourne Fund project that: • has fixed quarterly repayments www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/euf
made via Council rates
• offers long-term, low interest loans
via an agreement to owners of • allows repayments to be split sustainableaustraliafund.
between landlords and tenants. com.au/upgrade-fund/
eligible commercial and non-
residential buildings
Save energy Head to our website for helpful
information, resources and practical
resources to help household
energy and water efficiency
and money tips on how to save energy and water h
elpful links
Would you like to learn more about … and help your hip pocket at the
same time! h
elp to understand energy
reducing your household’s impact on
bills and find the right plan
the environment? Our dedicated energy efficiency for your home.
Perhaps you’d like to cut the cost of webpage features:
your energy and water bills? tips to reduce greenhouse www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
gas emissions homeenergyefficiency
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Our community
What it means
to be child friendly
John Henry Primary School student Jaimee enjoyed being CEO for the Day as part of one of our Child Friendly City initiatives.
With almost 30 per cent of the shire’s • Jorga (11): “As a whole it offers an
population aged under 17 years, we amazing sporting hub in Cardinia Life, Read all about it
know it’s important to involve children creating a safe and fun venue for
in our activities and decision making. children of all ages to participate in Have you checked out our exciting
sport and swimming. The shire also new ‘Youth Services News’ e-zine?
As a proud Child Friendly City, Cardinia offers many different venues and The online e-zine is distributed via
Shire Council strives to ensure that parks for children to enjoy.” our Youth Services’ Facebook page
our community is inclusive of children.
and features youth services news,
• Mia (11): “Having a child friendly
We recently asked some children what information and tips for young people
city is including kids activities,
they thought a child friendly city looked regarding mental health support and
events, sports and
like. Here’s what they had to say … COVID-19, activities, a pride corner
letting students
that features events, resources
• Hayely (11): “Cardinia Shire is have a voice.”
and support for young people who
very child friendly as it has a variety identify as LGBTIQ+, and up-to-date
of facilities that are clean and information on what’s happening in
accessible, like parks for families, www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ the shire.
dog parks and places to kick childfriendly
the footy.” To check out the newsletter, visit
the Cardinia Youth Services Facebook
Strengthening community connections page or send your email address to
myplace@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Neighbourhood houses in the shire and a ‘Today at 10’ initiative which to subscribe
continue to connect and support their encouraged people to do activities to never miss
local communities. at the same time and share their an edition.
experiences.
With their usual operations significantly
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,
neighbourhood houses needed to
become creative, flexible and dynamic
to continue meeting the needs of
their communities. Flu vaccinations
Many neighbourhood houses continued Annie and Tam stock the Food is Free Cockatoo Flu vaccinations are available
to provide essential services, but community pantry at Cockatoo Community House. for eligible community members
This initiative has been expanded during the through Cardinia Shire Council’s free
many face-to-face programs had to be COVID-19 pandemic, and has received support
replaced with online initiatives. as part of Council’s COVID-19 Community Relief
community immunisation service or via
Provider Support Grants program. a local GP, subject to stock availability.
Some of the innovative ways in which
they adapted included free zoom www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
neighbourhoodhouses www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/flu
lessons, themed lockdown dinners,
8 Cardinia Shire Council
Our community
Jo helped cook up a storm in the Bushfire Recovery Centre kitchen. Council’s General Manager Liveable Communities
Tracey Parker caught up with resident Sue and
Community spirit hard at work volunteer Mei at the Bushfire Recovery Centre.
In the 16 months since the Bunyip •6
00 BlazeAid volunteers clearing • 20 wellbeing activities and
Complex Fires, we have continued to 300 kilometres of burnt fencing and workshops held
work with and support our fire-affected replacing 150 kilometres of fencing •1
0 Community Recovery
communities and businesses with the •2
84 essential water deliveries Committee members advocating
help of many community organisations for community needs.
and volunteers. •8
0 businesses supported
•8
0 volunteers assisting the Bushfire Council would like to thank all volunteers
Here’s a snapshot of some of the for the important role they have played
support that has been provided: Recovery Centre
in helping our community recover. We
• 2,200 lunches and dinners served •5
0 properties made safe with will continue to support our community
tree works and connect community members and
• 1,500 hours undertaken by SES
volunteers to clean up properties •3
0 volunteer groups supporting businesses with services and assistance.
the recovery
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/recovery
Artists aid recovery
Creative Recovery Network and Cardinia Be prepared
Shire Council have appointed three Prepare your property ahead of the fire
local artists to participate in a new Janine Good
danger period by:
bushfire recovery program designed • c utting grass and removing
to support community recovery and fallen branches within 30 metres
resilience building. of buildings
The program is in response to the • removing leaves and twigs
Bunyip Complex Fires in 2019 and from gutters
Gülsen Özer
is a region-wide partnership between • c utting back trees and shrubs
Creative Recovery Network and Cardinia overhanging buildings
Shire, Baw Baw Shire and Latrobe
• w
riting down and practising your fire
City councils with support from Lifeline
action plan
Gippsland and funding from the
Victorian Government. • e
nsuring your home and contents
insurance is adequate.
The program is designed to build Sue Jarvis
If you plan on burning off as part of
capacity among local artists to develop
your clean up, you must do this before
recovery programs in disaster-affected
the fire danger period, which is set by
communities, as well as foster a sense
the CFA each year. A permit may
of communal recovery through unique
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ be required.
creative projects. Three artists from
recovery
each local government area have
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
been appointed.
burningoff
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Central Ward
Bridges improve
pedestrian access
Cr Collin Ross, Cr Michael Schilling and Cr Carol Ryan check out the new bridge at the northern end of Toomuc Creek.
Pedestrians can now enjoy improved of users. It connects the eastern side Place on the eastern side of the creek
safety and access across Toomuc of the reserve with Rotary Park. and Victory Drive on the western side.
Creek following completion of the
Work is also nearing completion on
bridge at the northern end of Toomuc
the bridge at the southern end of the
Creek Linear Reserve in Pakenham.
reserve. The new bridge will provide Major projects
The northern bridge has been better access from the end of Possum A number of major projects in
replaced to ensure the ongoing safety Central Ward have received
funding in our 2020–21
budget, including:
Planning for regional athletics facility ü T oomuc Recreation Reserve
northern and southern
pavilion upgrades
Plans are underway for a new regional
üM y Place youth centre
athletics facility at IYU Recreation
Reserve in Pakenham. ü IYU Recreation Reserve
athletics facility
Detailed design is being undertaken
akenham regional tennis
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for a 400-metre athletics track,
court resurfacing
including triple/long jump, high jump,
pole vault, discus and shot put. ardinia Life extension
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The new facility will help
accommodate growing participation Read more about all the projects
in athletics in the shire and in Central Ward, and across the
will benefit local clubs and the shire, on our website:
wider community.
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/budget
10 Cardinia Shire CouncilWin for local sports
Cr Michael Schilling, Cr Collin Ross and Cr Carol Ryan are looking forward to the improvements to the pavilions at Toomuc Recreation Reserve.
Local sporting clubs and the wider will accommodate growing existing facilities such as canteens,
community are set to benefit from participation in local sports and will social spaces and spectator areas.
the planned redevelopment of the ensure all ages and genders will have
three pavilions at Toomuc Recreation equal and safe use of the facilities. Local clubs to benefit from the
Reserve in Pakenham. improvements include Pakenham
Upgrades are expected to include Football Club, Pakenham Lions
We are working closely with user universally accessible change rooms Netball Club, Pakenham Cricket
groups on the concept for the and amenities for players and Club, Pakenham Junior Football Club,
northern pavilion project and southern umpires, as well as improvements to Pakenham Pumas Baseball Club, and
pavilion project. The improvements Pakenham Little Athletics Centre.
Play time in Devine Drive
A new playground featuring a gyro We thank the community members
spinner, triple swing set, two-person who provided valuable input and
rocker, slides and a track ride is now feedback into the project as part of
open in Devine Drive, Pakenham. the community consultation process.
New planting is being established so The project was undertaken as part of
some areas around the playground our 2019–20 Capital Works Program.
remain fenced.
Cr Collin Ross Cr Jodie Owen Cr Carol Ryan Cr Michael Schilling
0428 598 491 0427 294 893 0418 130 851 0418 845 798
c.ross@cardinia.vic.gov.au j.owen@cardinia.vic.gov.au c.ryan@cardinia.vic.gov.au m.schilling@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Connect Winter/Spring 2020 11Port Ward
Kicking goals in Bunyip
Cr Graeme Moore and Cr Ray Brown check out the new pavilion at Bunyip Recreation Reserve.
Construction of the new soccer Detailed design for the redevelopment The building will also be available for
pavilion at Bunyip Recreation Reserve of the two soccer fields with a other local clubs that use the reserve,
is now complete. cricket pitch is now underway in including the Bunyip Cricket Club.
consultation with the local clubs
The new pavilion features universally and reserve committee. The project was jointly funded
accessible change rooms and by Council and the Australian
amenities for players and umpires, The pavilion will be home to Bunyip Government’s Building Better
a first aid room, kitchen/canteen, Strikers Soccer Club and will ensure Regions Fund.
multi-purpose room for club activities the club can accommodate the
and community hire, cleaners’ storage growing local participation in soccer,
room, and storage spaces. including junior and female players.
Major projects
Recreation and community precinct for Lang Lang A number of major projects in Port
Ward have received funding in our
2020–21 budget, including:
oo Wee Rup football, cricket and
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netball pavilion
ora Lynn Reserve pavilion design
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oo Wee Rup High School sports
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facilities upgrades
oo Wee Rup skate park
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The major recreation and space, a wetland area and other open improvements at Cochrane Park
community precinct at Lang Lang spaces for recreational activities. oo Wee Rup Recreation Reserve
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is now complete. power and sewerage upgrade
The project has been jointly funded by
Lang Lang Community Recreation Council, Our Community Company, the Read more about all the projects in
Reserve features ovals for Australian franchiser of Lang Lang Community Port Ward, and across the shire,
Rules Football and cricket, netball Bank, and the Australian Government’s on our website:
courts, cricket practice nets, a Building Better Regions Fund.
pavilion with multipurpose community www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/budget
12 Cardinia Shire CouncilRoad safety improvements
Four kilometres of guardrail has been
installed on both sides of Main Drain
South Road in Bunyip.
The guardrail has been installed
between Evans Road and Little Road
and will help improve road safety.
Council received a grant from the
Australian Government’s Blackspot
Program to undertake the
$500,000 project.
Accessibility upgrades
Garfield outdoor pool has been
Fun for all upgraded to improve access for all.
Improvements included:
• installing a moveable hoist for
the pool
Cr Ray Brown and Cr Graeme Moore get in on the fun at Nar Nar Goon Recreation Reserve.
• accessible change room upgrade
Adventure awaits at Nar Nar a climbing cube and a dedicated
Goon Recreation Reserve’s newly toddler zone. The playground will • levelling pathways around the
upgraded playground. be a great spot to play in the pool area
warmer months with plenty of • m
odifications to the entrance and
We’ve worked closely with the
natural and built shade provided. exit gates
community to create a play space
that caters for children of all ages. Both projects have been • accessible car parking spaces.
It features a quad swing, basket undertaken as part of
swing, two person rocker, climbing Council’s 2019–20 Playground Council received funding for the
cube, monkey bars and slides. Renewal Program. accessibility upgrades from Sport
Australia’s Community Sport
The new district play space at Dick Nar Nar Goon Recreation Infrastructure program.
Jones Park in Lang Lang is also Reserve, Spencer Street,
nearing completion. It features a Nar Nar Goon. Keep an eye on our website for
flying fox, triple swing set, tornado opening dates of our outdoor pools for
Dick Jones Park, corner the summer season.
swing, slides including two large
Westernport Road and
tunnel slides, rock climbing walls,
Roseberry Street, Lang Lang.
Cr Graeme Moore Cr Ray Brown
– Deputy Mayor
0419 953 198
0400 167 844
g.moore@cardinia.vic.gov.au r.brown@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Connect Winter/Spring 2020 13Ranges Ward The Perc Allison pavilion at
Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve
is getting a major upgrade.
Works will include unisex and
universally accessible change rooms
for players and umpires, a first aid
and injury prevention/strapping
room, a gym and covered spectator
viewing area. Detailed design is now
complete and the tender process
is underway.
With increased female participation
in organised sport, this project will
ensure all ages and genders have
equal and safe use of the facility.
This project is valued at more than
$630,000, with the Australian
Major upgrade for Government’s Sport Australia Fund
contributing $500,000.
Perc Allison pavilion www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
majorprojects
Cr Brett Owen, Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield and Cr Leticia Wilmot look forward to the major upgrade for Perc Allison pavilion.
Gearing up for better local roads
Council is progressing its Better Local in the hills and to help subsidise opportunity to share their feedback
Roads Program to modernise and residential contributions to special and decide if they would like to have
improve 111km of unsealed roads. charge schemes. their road sealed. Works on the first
road upgrades are scheduled to start
The Australian Government has The project will help more than 3,400 this summer.
committed $150 million in funding, families and residents in Cardinia
to be provided in stages over 10 years Shire to get their roads sealed. creating.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
starting later this year. The funding Residents of roads subject to a better-local-roads-program
will be used to seal priority roads special charge scheme will have an
Works start at Gembrook Recreation Reserve Major projects
A number of major projects in Ranges
Works to redevelop the sporting Development Program ($1 million).
Ward have received funding in our
pavilion at Gembrook Recreation Works are expected to be completed
2020–21 budget, including:
Reserve have started. in early 2021.
The pavilion will feature unisex and The pavilion will complement the omely Banks Recreation Reserve
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universally accessible change rooms recently completed redevelopment pavilion and car parking
for players and umpires, accessible of the two netball courts. Funded ills road sealing projects
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amenities, a first aid room, gym, by Council, this project included
storage, minor upgrade to the existing new acrylic surfacing, fencing, court ü E merald Netball pavilion and courts
kitchen and social room, upgrade lighting and players’ boxes.
ü T imbertop integrated children’s
to the spectator viewing lounge and
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ facility and integrated children’s
timekeeper’s room, and lift access to majorprojects facility in Rix Road, Officer
the first floor.
embrook Recreation Reserve
üG
The project is jointly funded by
pavilion upgrade
Council ($1.45 million) and the
Australian Government’s Community Read more about all the projects in
Ranges Ward, and across the shire,
From left, Marcus (Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball on our website:
Club), Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield, Mickey (Gembrook
Cockatoo Football Netball Club), Cr Leticia Wilmot,
Member for La Trobe the Honourable Jason Wood, www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/budget
and Cr Brett Owen.
14 Cardinia Shire CouncilGet your heart pumping at
Alma Treloar Reserve
A new BMX pump track and upgraded
skate park to suit riders and skaters of
all abilities is now complete at Alma
Treloar Reserve in Cockatoo.
The major upgrade has resulted in a
Comely Banks pavilion takes shape district-level facility in our shire for all
to enjoy. It will benefit people in the
hills community and beyond who have
Cr Brett Owen, Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield and Cr Leticia Wilmot inspect the progress of works been keen for a new BMX track to be
at Comely Banks Recreation Reserve. built in this part of Cardinia Shire. We
Construction of the new community reserve’s joint master plan to cater for thank the community members who
and sports pavilion at Comely Banks the needs of the adjacent Bridgewood provided feedback on the project.
Recreation Reserve will form part of a Primary School and early years centre, Alma Treloar Reserve, 73 Healesville-
new regional sporting hub. as well as the future needs of the Koo Wee Rup Road, Cockatoo.
growing local community. The project
Once complete the reserve will provide is jointly funded by Council and the
a home for existing and future sports Victorian Government’s Growing
that use rectangular pitches including Suburbs Fund.
touch rugby and rugby league, as well
as for cricket and lawn bowls. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
majorprojects
The Department of Education and
Cardinia Shire Council developed the
Adventure and nature park coming to Officer
An amazing new outdoor space Thank you to the community
featuring a regional-level skate and members who provided input into the
BMX facility, wheeled adventure trail, development of the park’s master plan
fitness zone, play spaces and a dog off- and feedback on the design of the
leash area is coming to Officer. park’s main features.
The 10-hectare Officer District Park will The project is jointly funded by Council
also have a cafe, wetlands, walking and the Victorian Government’s
paths, picnic facilities, open grasslands Growing Suburbs Fund. Construction is
and a lookout. set to commence in mid-2021.
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Sporting a new look
Fun in the neighbourhood
Worrell Reserve in Belgrave-Gembrook viewing area and a ground level not-for-
Finishing touches are being applied to
Road, Emerald has undergone a profit community gym.
the upgraded playground at Tantallon
major transformation.
Stage 2 of the oval redevelopment Boulevard Detention Basin Reserve
The new football and cricket pavilion is also complete and included an in Beaconsfield.
is now complete, providing modern upgrade to the sports field lighting, new
New features include a triple swing,
facilities including universally accessible coaches’ boxes and a high ball net.
two slides, a climbing cube, monkey
change rooms and amenities, covered
bars and a track ride, as well as
expansion of the existing
basketball area.
Cr Jeff Springfield Cr Brett Owen Cr Leticia Wilmot
– Mayor
0418 993 370 0427 135 879
0427 383 810
j.springfield@cardinia.vic.gov.au b.owen@cardinia.vic.gov.au l.wilmot@cardinia.vic.gov.au
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Bookable hard waste
A new bookable hard waste collection service is now available to
Cardinia Shire households.
The improved service gives residents greater flexibility to book hard
waste collections at a time convenient to them.
• A
ll Cardinia Shire households using Council bins, including rental properties, will be able to
book up to two free collections per year.
• Y
ou can dispose of up to two cubic meters (2m x 1m x 1m) for each collection.
This is the same amount as the previous service.
• If you can’t reuse it, sell it or give it away, book your hard waste collection
online or by phone and we will pick it up.
• T o help keep our streets tidy and safe, please remember that hard
Book
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waste should be placed on your nature strip no earlier than the hard
weekend before your booked collection date. waste
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