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Check out the works and projects happening near you!
We've made it easier for you to stay up to date on infrastructure projects happening near you with our new Capital Works Map. Follow the progress of our planned and in-progress projects – from renewals of pavements and footpaths to brand new infrastructure like bike lanes and playgrounds. Our interactive map is your one stop shop to explore the many upgrades and improvements happening in your area.
Class is back in session at Richmond Kinder
We've officially opened the new and improved Richmond Kindergarten, providing local families access to a state-of-the-art education facility including:
🖍️ Nearly triple the capacity, from 56 to 132 children attending per week
🖍️ A new mural by First Nations artist Rebecca Atkinson
🖍️ Environmentally sustainable features like water harvesting and solar panels.
We’ve invested $2 million to this project, which has been supported by the Victorian Government with a $500,000 grant.
We've joined the Melbourne Zero effort to end homelessness
This week, we joined local community groups and service providers to officially launch Yarra Zero – a collaborative initiative addressing homelessness and rough sleeping in the area.
This project is guided by our Homelessness Strategy and brings local partners from housing, health and legal sectors together to provide a coordinated and compassionate response to people who are sleeping rough and experiencing homelessness.
Highlights from this week's Council Meeting
Thanks to everyone who came along to this week's Council Meeting or tuned in online. In case you missed it, Council:
✔️ Endorsed changes to the Council Order under the Domestic Animal Act 1994, including the introduction of a 7pm to 7am cat curfew, starting 1 January 2024.
✔️ Heard a presentation of the 2022/23 Annual Report, highlighting significant achievements including the new Alphington Playground, the Mary Rogers Pavilion, a suite of pedestrian and cycling improvements and much more.
✔️ Received a delegates' report from the Heritage Advisory Committee, underscoring the preservation of Yarra's rich cultural heritage.
Our next Council Meeting will be on Tuesday 14 November from 6.30pm at Richmond Town Hall.
Join our renewable business initiative
Are you a business owner in Yarra looking to switch to renewable energy? Our Business Renewables Buying Group brings like-minded businesses together to access more affordable renewable deals normally only available to larger businesses. |
Community savings at Yarra Leisure
Our new report with ActiveXchange has found that our leisure centres are bringing in an impressive $13.6 million in community savings through mental health benefits, reduced risk of drowning, improved education and savings to the health system. |
Burnley Golf Course update
Re-design works are in full swing at Burnley Golf Course! Our contractors are currently reconstructing the holes and the practice putting and chipping areas. Works are expected to be completed in the new year. |
Yarra News is hitting mailboxes soon
Keep an eye out for the October/November edition of Yarra News. Highlights include our latest infrastructure projects, celebrating Gleadell Street Market, our amazing kindergarten programs and more! |
Have your say
Financial Sustainability Strategy
Like all councils in Victoria, we’re facing challenges to our financial sustainability from rising cost pressures along with increasing demand on our services and infrastructure from a rapidly growing population.
We’ve been working hard this year to develop a considered, long-term draft Financial Sustainability Strategy. Tell us what you think about our draft strategy by 9am on Monday 16 October.
Wellington Street bike lanes
The intersection of Wellington Street and Johnston Street is the busiest on-street site for bikes in Yarra, with around 2,000 bike trips everyday! We're making Wellington Street even safer and more accessible for riders of all ages and abilities. Provide your feedback by 9am on Monday 6 November 2023. |
Multicultural Partnerships Plan
How do you want to see us supporting Yarra’s multicultural communities? We’re planning to replace our four-year Multicultural Partnerships Plan with a long-term guiding strategy defining Council’s role in how we support our diverse community. Let us know what you think by 9am on Monday 30 October. |
What's on
Chat to your Councillors
14 October and 4 November |
Upcoming Council Meeting
Tuesday 14 November |
SunSPOT Tool Webinar
Thursday 9 November |
Music from the Wetlands
Sunday 19 November |
Celebrating Gleadell Street Market
Every Saturday in November |
Urban Agriculture Month
Throughout November |
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