Public notice - 7 April 2020

Published on 07 April 2020

Childcare

Coming up

Tuesday, 21 April
Council meeting, 5pm
Echuca Civic Centre
Due to current coronavirus pandemic, the meeting is closed to the public. The meeting can be viewed via live streaming on Council’s website, www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/livestreaming

COVID-19 updates

Keep up to date with changes to Council services via our dedicated webpage

Customer Service Centres

Following the direction from the government around reducing the spread of COVID-19, all customer service centres are now closed to the public. Residents can make contact via the following:

  • Online at website (for service requests and payments)
  • Phone at 1300 666 535
  • Email at [email protected]

Customers needing sharps containers can call 1300 66 535 to make arrangements. 

Rate relief

Ratepayers experiencing financial hardship in paying their rates can apply for rate relief by completing a form. Each application will be assessed on a case by case basis.

  • Online form at link: campaspe.vic.gov.au/covid19
  • Or request form: 1300 666 535 

Bins to go out the night prior

Residents are reminded to put their waste, recycling and organics bins out the night prior to ensure they are collected.

Tender 20012 - Echuca, McKenzie Road drainage

Council requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to conduct drainage works linking drainage in the areas of Anderson Road, Echuca Aerodrome, McKenzie Road and a property east of McKenzie Road. Attendance at an onsite meeting is compulsory. Due to the restriction on gatherings, you will need to email Council to schedule a time at [email protected]  A copy of the specifications can be downloaded from Council’s website. Tenders close 2pm, 28 April.

Pet registrations due this week

Annual dog and cat registration renewals are due by Friday, 10 April. Victorian law requires all cats and dogs over the age of 12 weeks to be registered with your local council. Registering your pet is a safeguard in the event of them going missing. If you have a pet that needs to be registered, or if circumstances have changed in pet ownership, please contact Council on 1300 666 535. Registration renewals can be made online via Council’s website.

Now open

Community Grants

Not for profit groups are encouraged to apply for round 1 of the 2020/21 Community Grants Program. Grants allow community groups to run programs and local events. Grants are available as follows:

  • Community Support (up to $4,000)
  • Community Event (up to $1,000) and Significant Event (up to $5,000) 

Guidelines and online application are available on Council’s website and close Friday, 17 April.

Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Volunteer Awards which formally recognise individuals and groups within our community who work tirelessly to benefit others. Winners of the Individual and Young Person categories will each receive a prize to the value of $250 and the winner of the Organisation category will receive a prize to the value of $550. For more information or to nominate, visit Council’s website. Nominations close Friday, 17 April.

Immunisation sessions

By appointment only

To book an appointment, please call Council on 1300 666 535.

Flu vaccinations are currently available to children aged 6 months to under 5 years, over 65s and eligible ‘at risk’ (includes pregnant women and those with significant health issues) residents only. Flu vaccinations for residents between the ages of 5 to 65 are not yet available.

Tuesday, 14 April
Kyabram Stadium, Allan Street, 9 – 11am

Thursday, 16 April
Echuca Stadium, High Street, 4.30 – 6.30pm

Under direction from the Federal Government, Council is continuing to make adjustments to immunisation sessions to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The most up to date information on revised immunisation sessions is available on Council’s website

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