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FEBRUARY 2020 Gazette
Splash into Summer Apply for Share Your Vision
3 at the
8 Community Grants
9 for Golden Plains
Bannockburn Heart 2020
Council News
From the Mayor
It’s always nice to a few hours and it’s barely had a rest CHCV is an alliance of eight central
end the year on since, with many more thousands of Victorian municipal councils – Ararat,
a high point, and residents enjoying the Shire’s newest Central Goldfields, City of Ballarat,
the opening of community space over the summer. Golden Plains, Hepburn, Moorabool,
the Bannockburn Northern Grampians and Pyranees –
Major projects like the Bannockburn
Heart was the that advocates for a strong economic
Heart do not happen overnight - they
most wonderful and social future for the region. We
are the result of many years of hard
way to complete work collaboratively on issues and
work – and, on behalf of Council, I’d
2019. projects of mutual importance to make
like to acknowledge and thank the
For many months, staff and community members who a positive impact on the communities
great excitement planned and delivered this fantastic in the Central Highlands region.
was building as the big pile of dirt facility for our residents. Over the past year, I have enjoyed and
behind the construction fence grew valued the opportunity to represent
As one busy year ends, so another
into a playground, so seeing kids and the Golden Plains Shire and its
one begins. As we head into the final
families swarm the new community residents at the CHCV table and I am
nine months of our Council term, I am
space for the first time was a real
honoured to be elected Chair of the excited for the opportunity to serve as
treat. With the Twilight Market on
Central Highlands Councils Victoria Chair of this respected and important
that evening, the Heart welcomed
(CHCV) for the 2019/20 term. local government alliance.
more than a thousand people in just
Cr Owen Sharkey - Mayor of Golden Plains Shire Council
Planning for the Future of Bannockburn
Golden Plains Shire Council has coming years, significantly increasing
secured a significant grant from the the population of Golden Plains Shire.
Victorian Government’s Streamlining Bannockburn is the largest town in
for Growth Program to fund an Golden Plains Shire, and the town
exciting partnership of Council and and surrounds is the fourth fastest
the Victorian Planning Authority growing regional Statistical Area Level
(VPA) that will develop the new 2 in Victoria. This growth has seen the
Bannockburn Growth Plan in 2020. existing Bannockburn Urban Design
The Minister for Planning has Framework (BUDF) realised, and a
assumed planning authority for the new Bannockburn Growth Plan is
Bannockburn Growth Plan, which will now underway.
deliver 7,000 additional homes and Community engagement and
approximately 17,000 new residents consultation on the plan will
in the south of the town in the commence in March 2020.
Have Your Say
In March, Council and the VPA will run community engagement dedicated to the Bannockburn Growth Plan.
A project publication will be distributed in hard copy to locations across the Shire and shared online at Council’s
website and on social media.
Residents are encouraged to have their say and share their thoughts on the future planning of Bannockburn:
• In March, complete the Bannockburn Growth Plan survey at the Have Your Say page at Council’s website:
goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
• In March, pick up a hard copy of the Bannockburn Growth Plan survey at Council’s Customer Service Centres in
Bannockburn, Linton and Smythesdale.
• Chat with Council and VPA staff at a Bannockburn Growth Plan conversation post:
9am to 1pm, Saturday 7 March 4 to 6.30pm, Thursday 19 March
Golden Plains Farmers’ Market, Byron Street Bannockburn Plaza, High Street
To stay up-to-date with the Bannockburn Growth Plan, follow Council on social media and goldenplains.vic.gov.au, and
read the Gazette and Golden Plains Times.
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Community News
Making a Summer Splash
The sun – and the brand new play space – were shining new shed for the Bannockburn Scouts, a new car park, the
when Stage One of the Bannockburn Heart was officially relocation of the Bannockburn Playgroup, and the upgrade
opened by the Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey, the Hon Senator of power and fire services at the site.
Sarah Henderson, and Parliamentary Secretary for Sport
Construction of Stage One of the Bannockburn Heart
and Regional Victoria Danielle Green MP on Thursday
began on 12 April, 2019 and the goal of completing the
19 December, 2019.
project for the Golden Plains community to enjoy in the
Stage One of the Bannockburn Heart Precinct at the summer school holidays was achieved.
corner of Milton and Byron Streets delivered an impressive
The $3 million Stage One project was jointly funded by
new water and adventure play space, active recreation
$1.2 million from the Australian Government through the
equipment; and community facilities including public
National Stronger Regions Fund, $1,233,500 from Council;
toilets, seating, BBQs, shade, lighting and landscaped
and $566,500 in grants from the State Government with
community space.
$500,000 from Regional Development Victoria’s Rural
The Heart is home to the Shire’s first water play space with Infrastructure Fund and $66,500 from Sport and Recreation
splash pads for toddlers and older children, which operate Victoria’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund - Minor
from morning to evening, seven days a week, during Facilities Program. In addition, Barwon Water supplied
the summer months. The Heart features accessible play the precinct with drinking water fountains, and the
elements and DDA compliant toilets, making it a regional Bannockburn and District Lions Club helped fund the BBQ.
destination for people with disabilities and their families.
Council continues to seek government support to build
Stage One of the Heart project has also delivered an Stage 2 of the Precinct featuring a village green and
upgraded site for the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market, a performance stage.
The Bannockburn Heart was
officially opened on
19 December 2019, by (left to
right) Parliamentary Secretary
for Sport and Regional Victoria
Danielle Green MP, Golden Plains
Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey, and the
Hon Senator Sarah Henderson.
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Works in Golden Plains
Building bridges in Golden Plains
Wall Bridge works. Coopers Bridge works.
Home to a remarkable total of 138 bridges, Golden The State Government’s Fixing Country Roads program
Plains Shire Council faces an ongoing challenge to will contribute $300,000 to the project with Council
replace and maintain important local bridge and major funding the remainder of the project in the 2018/19 and
culvert infrastructure across the Shire. 2019/20 Budgets. Works on the new bridge are expected
to be completed mid-2020.
In 2020, four key bridge replacement projects in
Meredith, Inverleigh, Teesdale and Napoleons will make Barwon Park Road Bridge, Inverleigh: With the old
driving the scenic roads of Golden Plains Shire safer and bridge showing signs of structural distress, the deck
of the Barwon Park Road Bridge is being widened and
smoother for all residents and visitors.
replaced. Council shares responsibility for this bridge with
The following bridge projects are now underway: Surf Coast Shire; and of Council’s $310,000 commitment,
Wall Bridge, Teesdale: Works are ongoing to replace the $110,000 was allocated from the Federal Government’s
Roads to Recovery Program.
existing 99-year-old timber structure spanning Native Hut
Creek on Stones Road with a new single lane concrete Franklin Bridge, Napoleons: A $3.6 million project to
structure featuring a wide footbridge for pedestrians replace the Franklin Bridge in Napoleons will become
with a safety rail. Council secured a Federal Government a reality in 2020. A shared asset, the new bridge is a
grant for $303,500 to partner in delivering the project. partnership project with the Federal Government and City
The original Wall Bridge will be honoured with a special of Ballarat; with Golden Plains Shire Council contributing
interpretative sign, erected on timber recycled from the $575,000.
former structure. In September 2019, Councillors allocated $200,000 to
review and investigate future bridge upgrade projects,
Coopers Bridge, Meredith: Construction is well underway
with preliminary work conducted in late 2019 on the
on this significant $1.6 million project, which will deliver
following local bridges: Slate Quarry Road in Meredith,
a new two-lane bridge spanning the Moorabool River, as Russells Bridge Road in Russells Bridge; and Geggies Road
well as new approaches linking the new bridge with the and Reserve Road bridges in Rokewood.
existing road.
Do you have a pool or spa?
In December, the State Government changed pool prefer a hard copy, download the form from the website
and spa barrier safety standards, which include new or collect a paper copy at Council’s Bannockburn,
registration, inspection and certification requirements Smythesdale or Linton Customer Service Centres.
for property owners.
Once you’ve registered your pool or spa, you will receive
Under the changes, local residents are required to a letter from Council confirming the next step to have it
register their pool and spa with Golden Plains Shire checked by a qualified practitioner.
Council by 1 June 2020, and have their safety barrier For more information on pool and spa barrier
inspected once every four years. To register, complete requirements, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au.
the online form at goldenplains.vic.gov.au; or if you
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Recycling
Recycling
is back
LET’S GET SORTED!
Find out what's in and what's out at:
www.thinkrecycle.com.au
Put these items in the recycling bin and give them a second life.
Clean, empty rigid plastic Clean paper and Clean steel food cans, Clean, empty glass bottles
bottles and containers+ cardboard aluminium cans and and jars
foil (with labels still
attached)
Keep it clean! Leave these out of your recycling bin.
These items cause contamination of the recycling bin. This means that material that should be recycled and made into new
products will instead go to landfill. What goes into your recycling bin matters now more than ever.
Bagged material - put Coated cardboard cartons Soft plastic packaging such Plastic toys
your recycling in loose that are used to package as plastic bags, bread and
milk and other liquids frozen food bags*
Nappies Polystyrene packaging Metal pots and pans Clothing and footwear
+ Place plastic caps in the rubbish bin
* Plastic bags can be recycled at participating Coles and Woolworths supermarkets.
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Arts and Culture
Sharing the Stories of Golden Plains
A special exhibition celebrating the history and stories of our townships of Golden Plains will be installed in the new
Council Chambers at the Golden Plains Community and Civic Centre, scheduled to open to the public in mid-2020.
Residents are invited to nominate objects that No community is too big or too small to nominate a
represent a special story or theme for their local story or object, and we hope to hear from all
community, for inclusion in the exhibition. 56 communities of Golden Plains Shire.
When considering an object, think about: The items will be housed in a display case, so residents
What is special about your community? are encouraged to consider the size of an object, with
inclusion of one or two objects per community, to
What special stories about your community does
allow greater representation.
this object tell?
What makes it different?
Nominate Today
Nominations of objects for the Council Chambers exhibition must be received by Friday 28 February.
• Complete the nomination form online at the Have Your Say page at Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
• Pick up a hard copy of the nomination at Council’s Customer Service Centres in Bannockburn, Linton and Smythesdale.
Creative Wanderings
On 19 December, Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey
officially launched Creative Wanderings to
an excited audience of artists and creative
locals at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre.
Creative Wanderings is a publication
containing artwork and details of
20 artists or artist studios, 6 festivals and
7 community arts groups. It is a great new
arts resource within the Shire, as well as a
key promotion tool for our creative sector
throughout Victoria.
As part of Council’s work to celebrate and
support the Golden Plains Shire creative
industry, 500 copies will be distributed
to artist studios, wineries and bespoke
accommodation throughout the Shire, as
well as at key locations throughout
regional Victoria.
Local community members can also
request a copy; call Council’s Arts Officer
at 5220 7111 or email
arts@gplains.vic.gov.au.
ArtsACTION Program
In partnership with Pop Up Art, Council is providing a free upskilling and professional development program for
Golden Plains artists and creatives.
The ArtsACTION program runs from February to September, 2. Three half-day workshops for artists and creatives
2020, and all artists, creatives and arts workers are invited to connect and strengthen networks, encourage
to participate in the two components of the program: market-readiness and broaden reach.
The workshops will be in Smythesdale on 7 May,
1. A six-part email course providing inspiration and practical
Meredith on 30 July, and Bannockburn on 27 August.
information to get artists and creatives thinking and taking
action to develop their creative career. For more information and to register, visit
goldenplains.vic.gov.au.
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Sport and Recreation
Sport & Active Recreation Strategy 2020-30
Council is partnering with the State Government to A community survey is now open and all residents
develop a new Sport and Active Recreation Strategy are encouraged to share their ideas and opinions on
sport and active recreation in Golden Plains Shire, now
to inform its policy, planning and delivery of sport and into the future. Following the development of a
and active recreation programs, infrastructure and findings and issues paper, Council will release a draft
services from 2020 to 2030. strategy for community review and feedback.
To stay up-to-date with the Sport and Active
This new strategy will replace the current Recreation Recreation Strategy, follow Council on social media
Strategy 2015-19 and reflect the needs of the Shire’s and www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au, and read the
evolving communities over the next 10 years. Gazette and Golden Plains Times.
Have Your Say Today
All residents are encouraged to share their ideas and opinions on sport and active
recreation in Golden Plains Shire, now and into the future:
• Complete the Sport and Active Recreation survey online at the Have Your Say page
at Council’s website: www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
• Pick up a hard copy of the Sport and Active Recreation survey at Council’s Customer
Service Centres in Bannockburn, Linton and Smythesdale. Surveys will also be sent to all
schools in Golden Plains Shire for students and families to have their say.
• Chat with Council staff at a Sport and Active Recreation 2020-2030 conversation post:
9am to 1pm, Saturday 15 February 1 to 3pm, Saturday 22 February
Smythesdale Country Market, Brooke Street Back Creek Café, 27 Staughton Street, Meredith
9am to 1pm, Sunday 16 February 10am to 2pm, Sunday 23 February
Inverleigh Produce and Lifestyle Market, Ross Creek Car Boot Sale, Recreation Reserve,
Lawsons Park, High Street Sebastopol-Smythesdale Road
9 to 11am, Saturday 22 February A conversation post was also held at the
Rokewood General Store, 57 Ferrers Street Golden Plains Farmers Market on Saturday 1 February.
New Floor for Haddon Stadium
Construction of the new floor at Haddon Recreation The Haddon Recreation Centre is a popular facility
Centre is underway. for localised sport, as well as recreational programs
and services for the Haddon community. Students
The long-awaited project to replace the existing
from the neighbouring Haddon Primary School
one-court stadium floor with new timber flooring and
regularly use the Centre, and it is home to the
line-marking is fully funded by the State Government.
Haddon Badminton Club, as well as a variety of active
Golden Plains Shire Council lobbied for many years recreation activities.
for government investment in this project, and
The new stadium floor will deliver a level and even
welcomed the commitment in the State Government
playing surface that will be safer for all users and will
election campaign in 2018.
require less repair and maintenance in the future.
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Community News
Apply for Community Grants
Applications for Council’s Community Grants Program Previous successful grant recipients include:
2020/2021 open on Wednesday 1 April 2020, offering
• Inverleigh Kindergarten Inc. Outdoor Music Garden:
grants of up to $5,000.
The group turned an unused space into a special place
The popular grants are a great way for local community for music concerts, creativity and learning through the
groups to deliver creative and innovative programs and installation of three music walls and two outdoor drums.
events, or to enhance their community spaces. • Napoleons Enfield Landcare group environment project
To be eligible to apply, organisations must be: – Increased biodiversity of the local area though planting
native vegetation, installing nesting boxes for wildlife
• Not-for-profit or equivalent and provided hands-on opportunities for all residents to
• Incorporated or auspiced by an incorporated entity be involved.
• Have no outstanding projects or evaluations from Applications close Thursday 30 April, 2020 and must be
community grants pre 2018/19 submitted online at goldenplains.smartygrants.com.au
• Have discussed the project with a Council officer prior
to submission
Community Grants Information Sessions
To learn more about how you can partner with Council to For more information or
improve your community through a grant, we encourage to discuss an idea for a
you to attend one of these information sessions: project, please contact
Community Partnership
Officer, Shannon Fielder
• 6.30pm, Thursday 12 March
on 5220 7220 or email
Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street communitygrants@
• 6.30pm, Thursday 19 March gplains.vic.gov.au if
The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale you have an idea for a
project.
Volunteer drivers wanted! Choose Water Today
Bob and Rob - two of Council’s great volunteer drivers.
Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people?
Want to make a difference in your community? Council supports G21 Geelong Regional Alliance’s
Interested in joining a great volunteer team? promotion of water as a drink of choice to reduce the
consumption of sugary drinks.
If you’d like to become a volunteer driver or you’re
interested in other volunteering opportunities with Water is the best option to keep the body hydrated,
Council, contact Council’s Community Partnerships it has no kilojoules and is freely available, while soft
Officer at 5220 7220 or email drinks can damage teeth and contribute to weight gain.
shannon.fielder@gplains.vic.gov.au. Remember: Stay healthy, stay hydrated!
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Community Vision 2040
Share Your Vision for Golden Plains
The Golden Plains Shire Community Vision 2040 is
a plan that captures the hopes and aspirations of
the Golden Plains community and ensures we are
planning for a bright future for all.
The planning process identifies where we are now,
as well as where we want to be in the decades to
come. Facilitated by Golden Plains Shire Council, the
Community Vision 2040 outlines how the entire Golden
Plains community can work together towards common
goals and meet the Shire’s needs, both now and into
the future.
It will be used to guide strategic planning and decision
making for the future of Golden Plains Shire through the
development of the Council Plan 2021-2025 and beyond.
To stay up-to-date with the Community Vision 2040, follow Council on social media and goldenplains.vic.gov.au,
and read the Gazette and Golden Plains Times.
Have Your Say Today
All residents are encouraged to complete the Community Vision 2040 survey:
• Complete the survey below and mail to: Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, Victoria 3331.
• Complete the Community Vision 2040 survey online at the Have Your Say page at Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
• Chat with Council staff at a Community Vision 2040 conversation post. Dates and locations will be published on
social media, in the Golden Plains Times, and on Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
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Business in Golden Plains
Connecting New Residents and Local Businesses
Are you a Golden Plains business? Interested in a free two free coffees or a local dentist may offer a
advertising opportunity to promote your business or 10% discount on the first check-up appointment.
services to new residents of the Shire?
The vouchers are a great opportunity for new residents
Golden Plains Shire Council publishes a New Residents to learn more about the great range of businesses and
Guide that it distributes to people who have newly services in their new home town and across the Shire.
purchased or rented a home in Golden Plain Shire. The
For local businesses, it’s free and easy to participate:
guide includes useful information on Council services
just complete the online form at
including how to find out what day your rubbish is
www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/forms/new-residents-
collected and how to access the local library, aged care,
guide-2020-business-vouchers-form
or maternal and child health services.
All forms must be submitted by Friday 14 February,
We are updating the guide and adding a new section of
2020. The updated New Residents Guide will be
vouchers to promote local businesses to this valuable
published in early 2020.
group of prospective new customers and clients. Each
voucher will include a special offer for new residents Got questions? Call the Investment Attraction and Business
from that business, for example, a local café may offer Support team at 5220 7111 or email business@gplains.vic.gov.au
Training and Mentoring in 2020
Golden Plains Shire Council partners with the Golden Plains Shire Council also facilitates the following
Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) to offer, free training and mentoring for local businesses:
45 minute mentoring sessions to small businesses on the Taking your business online:
following days: 6pm to 8pm, Thursday 20 February. Cost: $20.
Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street
10am to 3pm, Thursday 13 February.
Meredith Community Centre, 4 Russell Street. Starting a Small Business & Planning Your Financial
Commitments (ATO)
10am to 12.30pm, Thursday 27 February. Free.
10am to 3pm, Thursday 12 March.
Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street
Hesse Rural Health, 55 Ferrars Street, Rokewood
Finance Fundamentals
To book a mentoring session or training event, visit 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday 18 March. Cost: $20.
goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street
Starting Your Business
9.30am to 1pm, Thursday 26 March. Cost: $30.
Haddon Community Centre, 396 Sago Hill Road
10 | Golden Plains Shire Gazette | February 2020Events in Golden Plains
goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events
15 Feb & 21 Mar Smythesdale Country Market 16 Feb & 15 Mar Inverleigh Produce & Lifestyle Market
9am to 1pm, Downtown Smythesdale. 9am to 1pm, Lawsons Park, Inverleigh
A country market in the historic precinct of A wonderful monthly local market. Themes:
Smythesdale with goods and craft stalls. Food & Fun Festival in Feb and Easter Egg Hunt in March.
More info: Woady Yaloak Historical Society
More info: inverleighmarket@outlook.com
5342 8754
22 Feb & 28 Mar Bannockburn Food Swap 23 Feb Shelford Duck Race
9.30 to 10am, fourth Saturday of every 11am to 4pm, Shelford Recreation Reserve, The Parade
month. Bannockburn Station Café, High St Fun for all ages with live entertainment, market stalls,
Friendly community swap of produce, herbs, delicious food, fun activities and of course, the 10th
eggs, seeds, honey, preserves, wool, poultry, annual Duck Race. Watch 1,000 toy ducks race down
magazines and more! the Leigh River with the winner taking home $1,000.
More info: 0425 735 581
More info: shelfordduckrace@gmail.com
1 March Inverleigh Dachshund Derby
10am to 2.30pm, Inverleigh Sporting Complex, 10 Railway St.
Entry is gold coin donation and $15 per dog entrant.
A fun day for the family and their pets! Come along and enter your small dog (up to 30cm at the shoulder) in one of
the competitions or enjoy the events, including cutest puppy, egg and spoon race, sack race, fancy dress and all breeds
race. Ribbons and prizes for place winners. Full canteen available.
More info: Carol Perrett 0401 161 470 or inverleighdachshundderby@gmail.com
7 Mar Golden Plains Farmers’ Market 21 & 22 Mar Golden Plains Community Arts Trail
8.30am to 12.30pm. 22 Byron St, Bannockburn 10am to 5pm, Artist studios in Golden Plains
The 2020 Golden Plains Community Arts Trail
Farm fresh produce, free parking and showcases 68 artists in 22 venues across the
entry, and kids’ activities. Shire. Visit local artists in their eclectic studios
and explore beautiful Golden Plains.
More info: goldenplainsfarmersmarket.com.au
More info: gpartsinc.com.au
Golden Plains celebrates This Girl Can
Week, 23 to
International Women’s Day 29 March, is
dedicated to
encouraging
more
women to
give physical
activity a
shot, or
return to
activity
after a break.
Funded by Vichealth, Council will support
community groups, clubs and organisations that
Golden Plains Shire Council is hosting a lunch for run physical activity initiatives in Golden Plains’
International Women’s Day in March at Clyde Park Vineyard communities during This Girl Can Week.
& Bistro in Bannockburn. Part of Council’s Business Network
Grants of up to $300 are available for not-for-profit
event series, the International Women’s Day lunch features sporting/recreation clubs and community groups
a guest speaker and a gourmet meal at the picturesque to deliver activities during This Girl Can Week.
vineyard and function centre.
For more information and an application form, visit
For more information and to secure your ticket, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/residents/
Council’s events calendar at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events my-family/health-and-wellbeing.
February 2020 | Golden Plains Shire Gazette | 11Community Notice Board
Customer Service Connect with Us
Centres: Golden Plains Shire Council is now on Instagram!
Bannockburn Council’s Instagram page - @lovegoldenplains – celebrates Golden Plains as a
8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday great place to live, work, and play, providing a platform for locals and visitors
2 Pope Street, Bannockburn to share what they love about the Shire. If you’re on Instagram, be sure to give
Victoria, 3331. a follow and share what you love about Golden Plains.
Linton Connect with us and stay up-to-date with all things Golden Plains:
8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday
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WWW
Victoria, 3360.
Smythesdale GoldenPlainsMayor GoldenPlainsShire
8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
19 Heales Street, Smythesdale
Victoria, 3351. @GPSCouncilNews Council News in the
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Community Satisfaction Survey
Council’s Customer Service
Centres will be closed on: Golden Plains Shire Council would like to inform residents that from
Labour Day: Monday 9 March 10 February to early March, residents may receive a call from an
independent market research agency, National Field Services, inviting them
Postal address to complete the annual Community Satisfaction Survey.
Golden Plains Shire Council
The survey assesses the performance of Council across a range of measures,
PO Box 111, Bannockburn,
to identify ways to provide improvement or more effective service delivery to
Victoria 3331.
residents of Golden Plains.
Emergency contacts
Please be assured that your details and individual responses are confidential
P: 1300 363 036
and only the overall results are shared with the Council.
P: 5220 7111 (24 Hours)
We appreciate your time and participation in the survey to assist us with
To receive a copy of the Gazette your valuable feedback. If you have any questions, please contact Council’s
in large print, call 5220 7111. Customer Service team at 5220 7111.
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