Council meeting pieces - January 2020

28 January 2020 - Media release

Victoria Police and Parks Victoria to enforce local laws

Council has authorised members of Victoria Police and Parks Victoria to enforce local laws and issue Council infringement notices at major events including the Southern 80 Ski Race.

The list of authorised Victoria Police and Parks Victoria staff is updated annually.

Better access at Echuca and Kyabram Environment Centres

Council has agreed to transfer $113,351 from the Waste Reserve into road upgrades at the Echuca and Kyabram Environment Centres.

Due to the increased visitation to the resale shop at the Echuca Environment Centre, the one way road needs to be widened to allow safe traffic in both directions. $46,000 has been allocated to the project.

A sealed connection on Everard Road to the existing sealed internal access roads will be implemented at the Kyabram Environment Centre at a cost of $67,351.

Council supports fruit fly project

Campaspe Shire Council has agreed to support Moira Shire Council’s request for more funding for fruit fly protection.

Council agreed to write to the Minister of Agriculture, The Hon Jaclyn Symes, MLC and advocate for further funding of $800,000 per year over three years for the Goulburn Murray Valley Regional Fruit Fly Project.

Council acknowledged the importance of protecting the Goulburn Valley’s $545 million horticultural industry.