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In this edition (24 May 2018)

Join us as we celebrate National Volunteer Week, snap up a prize in our MyMitchell Photo Competition, stay up to date with the Seymour Structure Plan and our capital works program, have your say on our latest community consults, find out the latest on the plan to rebuild the Tallarook Mechanics Institute and much more.

CELEBRATING VOLUNTEER WEEK

This week (21-27 May) is National Volunteer Week and is a great chance to recognise and celebrate the achievements and show our appreciation for the thousands of people in Mitchell Shire who give their time to make our community a better place.

If you'd like to find out more about the many volunteering opportunities available in the community (including our very own Visitor Information Centre in Seymour) head to our dedicated volunteering website, Volunteering Mitchell.


	EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES

photo of Irene-Telford who volunteers in Mitchell Shire

SEYMOUR STRUCTURE PLAN ADOPTED

Council has adopted the Seymour Structure Plan, a comprehensive document that will help guide and shape the future direction of the town.

Some of the major projects identified within the plan include:

Developing a town centre master plan and urban design framework
Developing a riverfront/Emily Street master plan and urban design framework
Examining the industrial precinct along Delatite Road and identifying opportunities for renewal
Developing a master plan for Chittick Park
Advocating for a master plan for Seymour Railway Station


	VIEW THE FINAL PLAN

WALLAN TOWN HEART COMING TO LIFE

All traders open for business

The $4.1 million Wallan Town Heart project is coming along well with a number of elements completed or almost complete.

Changes to the service road near the plaza and 25 additional car parks in Bentinck Street near the Community Bank® Adventure Playground have now been complete.

Works around the Free Library and War Memorial area are also nearly complete, with the new cenotaph area and flagpoles finished in time for ANZAC Day and the Circle of Remembrance coming along well with bluestone paving and lighting expected to be installed shortly.

Works on the new town square will begin soon including paving, seating, landscaping and lighting, with works on the new signalised pedestrian crossing expected to start over the next month.

As work continues on the Wallan Town Heart Project, it's important to remember that all traders are open for business, with pedestrian access to the shops on-going throughout the project.

For updates on the Wallan Town Heart project, click the link below.


	STAY UP TO DATE

Photo of the Wallan Town Heart project works

ROAD CLOSURES FOR MAJOR BRIDGE WORKS

Please allow extra travel time

There will be some road detours in place starting this week while we carry out three bridge replacements across the shire.

The bridge works will take place in the following locations with detours in place for local and through traffic.

Broadford-Pyalong Road (work started this week)
Panyule Road (scheduled to start 4 June)
Tooboorac-Baynton Road (scheduled to start 18 June)


	VIEW MAPS FOR DETOUR AND CLOSURE INFO

Kilmore main street showing street lights

KILMORE STREET LIGHT UPGRADE

New lights with a heritage touch

The old light fittings on the heritage street lights along Sydney Street Kilmore are being replaced with new LED fittings.

Unfortunately, the old fittings were no longer safe and were not able to be maintained.

The new lights will be colour-matched to the heritage street poles. They will be brighter which will improve safety for pedestrians and vehicles. The LED style lights are also cheaper to run and are better for the environment.

There will be some minor disruptions while the works are underway.


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Community celebration at Hudson Park this Friday!!!

7.30-8.30pm, Hudson Park, Kilmore, Friday 25 May

As a way of thanking the Mitchell Shire community for their patience during the U-trough beam transportation process, the Victorian Level Crossing Removal Authority is holding a Free Community BBQ at Hudson Park tomorrow night (Friday 25 May) between 7.30 and 8.30pm.

The BBQ is hosted by the Level Crossing Authority and the Kilmore Scout Group.

Come along, grab a snag and watch the final U-trough beam as it makes its way from Kilmore where it was constructed to the Skye Road Bridge in Frankston.

Find out more HERE

Detox your Home event, Seymour, Saturday 2 June, 10am-2pm

Free household chemical disposal

If you’ve got common household chemicals such as herbicides, detergents or fuels at home that you’re not sure how to dispose of, the Detox your Home event in Seymour is for you.

It's a safe, free and easy-to-use service to dispose of common and highly toxic household chemicals without harming your health or the environment.

Get your chemicals ready and visit us from 10am to 2pm at the Mitchell Shire Council Works Depot behind the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre (entry is via Pollard Street through Chittick Park).

Detox your Home is run by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with local governments and is funded by the Victorian landfill levy. The products collected are recycled for recovery and diverted from landfill.

Visit our website to check what can and can't be dropped off.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON A RANGE OF PROJECTS

Get involved with your Council

We've got a number of consultation and committee opportunities available at the moment.

Be part of our Communication Strategy focus group

We're preparing a new Communication Strategy that will help identify the best channels to let you know about council services and initiatives.

Take part in an online card sort for our new website

We're upgrading our website to make it more user-friendly and to help people access more services online. You can help by completing a simple on-line activity to help group our services into the areas that make the most sense to you.

Lend a hand on our Australia Day Committee

Are you passionate about highlighting the fantastic contributions made by our community? We are now seeking applications for the 2019 Australia Day Awards Committee. Nominate now and help us uncover our unsung heroes.

Join our Youth Council

Do you, or someone you know, have great ideas for initiatives and projects for young people in Mitchell Shire? Applications are currently open for the next term of the Mitchell Youth Council.

VISIT OUR CONSULTATION PORTAL TO FIND OUT MORE OR SIGN UP

Tallarook Mechanics Institute update

The iconic Tallarook Mechanics Institute was destroyed by fire earlier this month. Sadly, the hall has been demolished.

Council is working with the Committee of Management and the community to support the rebuild which will be funded through insurance and a generous contribution of up to $200,000 from the Victorian Government thanks to Jaclyn Symes MP. The committee is also exploring fundraising opportunities.

Thank you to everyone who showed their support for the Tallarook community after the fire and for everyone who shared their memories of the hall on our Facebook page.

We're still in the very early stages of discussing rebuilding options but we are interested in your initial ideas. We've set up a project page on our Engaging Mitchell website where you can share your ideas. You can also sign up for updates or put your hand up to be part of the rebuilding committee.

The next community meeting will be held at 6pm on Tuesday 29 May at the Tallarook Recreation Reserve Pavilion (Sanctuary Road). All welcome.

Tallarook Mechanics Institute building, insurance assessors at the building, the burnt inside of the building and text get involved in planning the rebuild

Tallarook Farmers Market - Sunday 3 June

The hall might be gone, but the Tallarook Farmers Market is still going strong.

Thanks to a huge effort from the market organisers and stallholders, the May market went ahead the day after the fire in a new location on Railway Place (just near the CWA Park).

The market will be back stronger than ever in June taking place in the same location from 9am to 1pm on Sunday 3 June.

Make sure you get along and check out all the great local produce and handmade gifts.

Searching for events around Mitchell Shire? Do you have an event that you'd like to share? Our event calendar has you covered! Just hit the link below.

Mitchell Shire Event Wrap Up

There's plenty happening around Mitchell Shire this weekend. Here's a selection:

Watering Hole in Wallan is hosting a Biggest Morning Tea on Friday 25 May to raise money for cancer research. Details HERE.
The Rotary Club of Seymour is holding Comedy for a Cause on Friday 25 May. Book your tickets HERE before they sell out.
There's a Pirate Party on for the kids at the Kilmore Miniature Railway this Saturday 26 May. Details HERE.
The Art 25 show continues at the Old Post Office Fine Art Gallery in Seymour across the weekend. Head HERE for more information.

LET'S GET DIGITAL

Get your rates notice by email

Did you know you can now receive your rates notices via email?

Your notice will include an eNotice registration code that can be used to register for delivery straight to your inbox.

So grab your notice, head to the eNotice portal, register and do away with snail mail forever.

And don't forget, if you pay by instalment, your next payment is due by Thursday 31 May.

Visit our website for more details.

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

We can stop elder abuse

Elder abuse is any act which harms an older person and is often carried out by someone they know and trust such as a family member or friend and, sadly, it's a growing problem in society.

As part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, we'll be holding a free information session on Tuesday 19 June to raise awareness about elder abuse and provide information on getting help through Senior Rights Victoria support services.

Bookings are essential, so head HERE to book your place today.

Snap, upload and win at www.mymitchell.com.au #mymitchell camera

Attention shutterbugs - photo competition now open

We're calling on local shutterbugs to showcase what they love about where they live by entering the MyMitchell Photo Competition.

The competition encourages people to get out and about in our community and capture what they love most about Mitchell Shire, with some great prizes up for grabs.

Photos can be submitted online until 5pm on Friday 8 June. Shortlisted photos will be displayed on Council’s Facebook page for the community to vote for a favourite.

www.mymitchell.com.au


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