Ararat Cemetery Drainage Works Completed

Ararat Cemetery Drainage Works Completed

Council is pleased to confirm that drainage works at Ararat Cemetery are now complete.The works commenced on 9 September 2024, with final labour concluding in the week of 14 October 2024. The project was centred around the installation of new grated pits and pipes, most crucially the laying of pipe with an increased diameter (525mm, replacing the previous 225mm diameter pipe), around the entrance of the cemetery.
Ararat Rural City Council
14 Nov 2024
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New Ararat Rural City Council Elect Mayor and Deputy Mayor

New Ararat Rural City Council Elect Mayor and Deputy Mayor

On Tuesday 12 November 2024, a Statutory Meeting was held at Ararat Shire Hall to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Ararat Rural City.Council have elected Cr Jo Armstrong to serve as Mayor, and Cr B…
Ararat Rural City Council
12 Nov 2024
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Ararat Rural City Council Welcomes Newly Elected Councillors

Ararat Rural City Council Welcomes Newly Elected Councillors

On Friday 8 November 2024, the Victorian Electoral Commission announced the newly elected Councillors of Ararat Rural City.
Ararat Rural City Council
8 Nov 2024
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Local Businesses Shine: 2024 East Grampians Business Award Winners Announced

Local Businesses Shine: 2024 East Grampians Business Award Winners Announced

The 2024 East Grampians Business Awards were held at Ararat Town Hall last night to celebrate local business talent from across the municipality. Nine outstanding organisations across eight categories…
Ararat Rural City Council
7 Nov 2024
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Specialist Emergency Recovery Info Sessions to be Held This Month

Specialist Emergency Recovery Info Sessions to be Held This Month

Five of our communities will each host a free information session on emergency recovery in November, delivered by acclaimed emergency management specialists The Six C’s.Each session will offer special…
Ararat Rural City Council
6 Nov 2024
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Works Underway on Pomonal Tunnel Track Loop

Works Underway on Pomonal Tunnel Track Loop

Works on the Tunnel Track Loop Walk in Pomonal are well underway, with the initial phase of track-clearing – begun in late September – now completed.The purpose of these works were to remove obstacles…
Ararat Rural City Council
6 Nov 2024
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Pomonal Celebrates Tennis Courts Upgrade with Sporting Legend

Pomonal Celebrates Tennis Courts Upgrade with Sporting Legend

Pomonal Tennis Club opened its upgraded playing surfaces on Sunday 27 October with a huge day of activities.Attendees met Australian tennis icon John Fitzgerald OAM, who brought stories of his seven G…
Ararat Rural City Council
5 Nov 2024
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Ararat Roads Set to Undergo Major Renewal Works

Ararat Roads Set to Undergo Major Renewal Works

Ararat Rural City Council is pleased to announce a new infrastructure project aimed at improving the safety and accessibility of the municipality’s road network. Council has received funding to undert…
Ararat Rural City Council
5 Nov 2024
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