Community Update

Northern Grampians Shire Council has now completed the St Arnaud Flood Study

As you may be aware, in November 2020, we began working alongside the community and then sought feedback on initial modelling. As a result, we have been able to create accurate modelling for a range of flood scenarios.

On completion of flood modelling, the reports will be incorporated into emergency management, planning reforms, and infrastructure improvements, to better manage and control flood events when they occur. The report lists a range of mitigation options and highlights effective methods to reduce flood impact. These are listed for further investigation and will require detailed design, consultation, and funding to be implemented.

The Summary Report for the study is located on the Northern Grampians Shire Council website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Projects-andConsultation/Ongoing-projects/St-ArnaudFlood-Study

In Section 10 of the St Arnaud Flood Study Summary Report, you will find a list of recommendations that have been created as a result of this work. These recommendations will be taken to a council meeting for consideration in the fourth quarter of this financial year. If council adopt these recommendations, the measures will be implemented as resources and funding become available.

If you have any further queries regarding this study, please contact Nic Murphy on 03 5358 8700 or email ngshire@ngshire.vic.gov.au

Remembering Stella Young

Statue Unveiling

30 March

Cato Park in Stawell 2.15pm sharp

Northern Grampians Shire Council would like to invite you to attend the official unveiling of the Remembering Stella Young Statue at Cato Park in Stawell.

The Remembering Stella Young statue is an interactive and accessible public artwork designed to celebrate, commemorate, and remember the life achievements of Australian comedian, writer, and disability advocate Stella Young.

Northern Grampians Shire Council acknowledges support of the Victoria Government through the Community Support Fund.

We will be livestreaming the event for those of you who are unable to attend on the day. Our livestream will begin at 2.15pm (AEST) on 30 March as per the event schedule. To view the livestream, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwaHD2A2R8

Northern Grampians Shire Council has arranged an AUSLAN interpreter for the event and will ensure that this service is also visible over the livestream.

Further information about the project can be found at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Community/Remembering -Stella-Young-Statue

Please note that all transfer stations will be closed for Good Friday, on Friday, 7 April this year

There will be no interruptions to kerbside waste and recylcing collections during the Easter period.

Stawell Skate Park Redevelopment Works

Stawell Skate Park redevelopment works will be commencing on 17 April, with demolition to begin that week.

Construction of the new skatepark is scheduled to begin in the last week of May. The construction of the skate park is expected to take approximately six weeks, with work completed by mid-July.

If you have any questions, please contact Nic Baird on 5358 0564 or nicholas.baird@ngshire.vic.gov.au

Have Your Say!

Northern Grampians Shire Renewable Energy Transition Action Plan

Northern Grampians Shire Council is in the process of developing a Renewable Energy Transition Action Plan and we would like to provide you, our community members and businesses, with the opportunity to have your say about the current renewable energy landscape in the Northern Grampians Shire.

To download a copy of the Draft Renewable Energy Transition Action Plan and complete our survey, please visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Projects-andConsultation/Have-Your-Say/RenewableEnergy-Transition-Action-Plan

For further information, please contact our Manager Strategic Investment, Damien Wieland, at damien.wieland@ngshire.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5358 9007.