Public Notice - 6 February 2024
Published on 06 February 2024
Coming Up
Tuesday, 20 February
Council meeting, 6pm
Echuca Civic Centre
Meetings can be viewed via live streaming here.
Project update
Works on the Echuca Aerodrome upgrade project have started with site preparation for the new helipad currently underway.
Tenders
Tender 24006 – Flood Emergency & Immediate Works (Civil) – Panel of Suppliers
Council is seeking to engage a panel of contractors to undertake immediate emergency flood works on assets impacted by the floods that may need emergency repairs and are seeking contractors to provide their schedule of rates to complete specific types of repair works. A copy of the specification can be downloaded from Council’s website. Tender closes 2pm, 14 February.
Now Open
For all projects and applications open, click here.
Expressions of Interest for Lockington Place Based Plan Committee
Nominations for the Lockington Place Based Plan committee originally opened in 2022, but due to the flooding event the formation of the committee was delayed. Now, in January 2024, nominations for the committee and the subsequent community consultation to draft a Place Based Plan for Lockington is recommencing. If you are interested in being involved in the Place Based Plan committee, complete the online Expressions of Interest form. EOIs close on 23 February.
Youth Action Group (YAG)
Young people are invited to join Council’s Youth Action Group (YAG). YAG members will provide a youth perspective on our key plans and strategies, direct youth funding towards desired programs, activities and events, and brief community groups, businesses and Council on issues that significantly impact young people in Campaspe. To be eligible for Youth Action Group membership, you must be a resident of Campaspe Shire aged between 12 and 25 years old. If you are under 18 years, you will require parent/guardian permission.
Port of Echuca Market EOI
Campaspe Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from incorporated and co-operative organisations to host markets in the Port of Echuca precinct for the 2024-25 financial year. The EOI process will determine what markets are able to take place in the Port of Echuca for the upcoming year. Applications for commercial market holders will not be considered. All markets must support locally made or grown produce and products, second hand, crafts and handmade goods. Resellers are also not permitted at these markets.
Applications close Sunday, 18 February at 11.59pm. For more information or to submit an application, visit the Now Open page on Council’s website.
Employment
#campaspecareers
- Business Support Officer
- Contracts and Procurement Lead
- Early Childhood Educator Co Worker - Casual
- Early Childhood Educator Room Leader - Casual
- Executive Assistant - Communities
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Maternal & Child Health Nurse – Casual
- Supported Playgroup Facilitator – Casual
For all positions currently open and application details, visit Council’s website or call 1300 666 535.
Immunisation Sessions
by Appointment Only
Register here. If you are feeling unwell or have any cold or flu like symptoms, you must cancel or reschedule your appointment.
Tuesday, 6 February
- 5.30 – 6.30pm
Rochester Service Centre
Wednesday, 14 February
- 9 – 9.45am
Kyabram Senior Citizens Centre
Thursday, 15 February
- 5.30 – 6.30pm
Echuca Library
Having difficulty making an appointment? Please call Council on 1300 666 535.
Council is hosting an inspiring community presentation by Kath Koschel, founder of Kindness Factory, a global not for profit organisation and movement which inspires ordinary people to do extra ordinary things. A former professional cricketer and Iron Man competitor, Kath has defied all medical prognoses by teaching herself to walk on three separate occasions. Despite facing other serious personal, mental and physical setbacks, her resilience allowed her not only to overcome these challenges, but also see the good in the world when most others couldn’t.
Date: Wednesday, 21 February
Time: 7.30pm start
Where: Echuca Paramount Cinema, 392 High Street, Echuca
Cost: Free to attend (limit 4 tickets per person)
Light supper provided.
Tickets available by contacting Bobbi Aitken, Executive Assistant Communities 5481 2206 or email [email protected]
Rochester Recovery Hub extended opening hours
The Rochester Recovery Hub is trialing longer hours on a Thursday to facilitate after hours meetings for residents who cannot visit during the day.
The new hours on a Thursday will be from 8.30am – 7pm. The Rochester Recovery Hub is the primary location for people to access services and support they need to recover from the recent floods. Come along to the Hub and find out more about the services available for our community.
For more information on the Rochester Recovery Hub, click here.
Works Notice
Road surface replacement and gutter repairs on Watson Street and Law Court Place, between Dixon and Crofton Streets in Echuca is starting on Monday, 12 February and will take approximately eight weeks to complete. Road closures and detours will be in place, however access to private property will be maintained.