Ararat council ticks off projects

Ararat Rural City Council has presented a report card on the first two years of its Council Plan 2017-2021, summarising progress on 41 major projects.

Chief executive Tim Harrison said of the 41 projects, 29 had been completed and 12 were in progress

He said of the 12 in progress, five were up to 50 percent complete and seven between 51 and 99 percent complete.

Dr Harrison said the projects ranged from infrastructure developments including Ararat Men’s Shed and the Ararat Arts Precinct redevelopment, to strategy development such as a local area and school traffic management plan and a reconciliation plan.

“The council plan initiatives also include seeking funding for important projects such as redevelopment of the Alexandra Oval precinct and East Grampians Pipeline, both of which have now been fully

funded by state and governments,” he said.

“The Council Plan also lists advocacy activities such as supporting the development of the Willaura Railway Precinct.

“These are all important priorities for different sections of our region that help maintain, support and grow our vibrant and healthy communities right across the municipality.”

The council plan is an overarching document that guides the council’s priority activity over a five-year period.

The council revises the document each year to ensure it is relevant to the organisation’s objectives.

Some of the major projects completed in the first two years of the plan include: • Construction of Men’s Shed. • Redevelopment of the Ararat Arts Precinct. • Developing a business case for the Ararat Hills Mountain Bike and Trails Project. • Developing a strategy for future labour force planning. federal the Ararat • Supporting and advocating for the East Grampians Water Pipeline project. • Installation of a waterslide at the Ararat Olympic Pool. • Installation of irrigation systems at Gordon Street Oval in Ararat and Pomonal Recreation Reserve. • Willaura • Supporting stage Tatyoon Recreation redevelopment. • Pedestrian improvements on the Western Highway at Elizabeth Park in Ararat. • Initiate a Resilience Project with schools.

Dr Harrison reminded the Ararat district community that a revised council plan was on display for public comment, with submissions closing at 5.15pm on June 11.

More information and a copy of the plan is available at website www.ararat.vic.gov.au. People can also pick up a hard copy from Ararat council offices at 59 Vincent Street. Hall access improvements.

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