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Have your say on the Aqualink Cycling and Walking Corridor. What are your ideas to connect our two rivers and community in a new way?
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AusNet Services (AusNet) is planning a 190 km overhead high voltage transmission line from Sydenham to Bulgana known as Western Renewables Link, formerly named the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project. Moorabool Shire is earmarked for 60 km of the 500kV line from the eastern boundary to the west. Council is active in the planning process f...
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Bacchus Marsh Town Centre Structure Plan Current Status : Consultation round #1
Help us shape an exciting vision for the Bacchus Marsh Town Centre. We want you to share your ideas for the future and help to develop a shared community vision for the next 20 years.
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Projects Under Review
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Draft Asset Management Strategy & Asset Management Plans Current Status : Public Exhibition Period
Have Your Say on Council's Draft Asset Management Strategy & Asset Management Plans. Feedback closes 07/04/2022.
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Have Your Say on the draft master plan (stages 2 and 3) for the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve.
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Have Your Say on the proposal to rename the northern section of Duncan Street, Ballan to Shamrock Court to meet the needs of Australia Post and Emergency Services Victoria.
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Moorabool Shire Council are getting prepared to upgrade Selby Court Reserve (Hopetoun Park) and are seeking community feedback to help with this process. Have Your Say until 5 May 2022.
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-(2).jpg "Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030")
Have Your Say and help shape the future of waste and recycling in Moorabool.
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Maddingley Park is one of Bacchus Marsh’s most important sporting and recreational assets, having served the community for over 100 years. As community needs change, as well as the climate, it i...
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Mason's Lane Reserve Master Plan - Public Exhibition of Draft Current Status :
At the September Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council resolved to publicly exhibit the draft Mason’s Lane Recreation Reserve Master Plan for a period of 4 weeks. Community feedback on the draft...
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Exhibition of Draft Flag Flying Policy Current Status :
Council have prepared the attached draft Flag Flying Policy. We welcome your feedback and comments. Feedback closes 27 September 2022.
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The Draft Revenue and Rating Plan is now available for all residents to review and provide feedback to Council for consideration as part of the Draft Budget 2020/21. Council will consider written subm...
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Help us shape future town entries by providing your thoughts about the unique character of Moorabool Shire’s towns. Feedback closes 10/06/2021.
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Construction for the Ballan Library and Community Hub is expected to begin mid 2023 with completion due in mid-to-late 2024.
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To improve access, ease congestion and provide for safer movement of people along the Griffith Street corridor, we are planning to widen the road to 4 lanes (two lanes each way with a central concrete...
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Have your say on the future of our parks, playgrounds and open spaces! Moorabool Shire Council has engaged @leisure Planners to prepare an Open Space Strategy. This strategy will provide clear directi...
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Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Moorabool Shire Gateways Strategy. Feedback is sought on the strategic direction of the strategy, the key elements that form a gateway, the signage ...
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Council is commencing consultation to create the new Economic Development Strategy and a new Visitor Economy Strategy.
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Have your Say on the Age Well Live Well Strategy (2022-2025). We want your ideas on how to make Moorabool a great place to positively age in.
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The Proposed 2022/23 Annual Budget is now available for all residents to review and provide written feedback to Council for consideration in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020. Council will...
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The 2022 update of the Moorabool Shire Council Plan is now available to view. We update the plan each year during our annual planning process to ensure it delivers on the Community Vision. Written su...
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Have your say on the upcoming Masons Lane Reserve Master Plan! Moorabool Shire is inviting the community to provide input to help set the future direction for Masons Lane Reserve (Mason’s Lane, ...
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We need your inputs on the management of the Shire’s heritage and the new Heritage Strategy! It is important that the new Heritage Strategy reflects the needs of the Moorabool Shire Community an...
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Have Your Say on Council's Pop Up Parklet Trial in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan.
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Have your say about the master plan that is currently being developed for Gordon Recreation Reserve. The Gordon Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, in partnership with the Moorabool Shire Coun...
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Have Your Say on Blackwood's draft Township Improvement Plan.
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PUBLIC NOTICE MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISCONTINUE ROAD
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Rotary Park Precinct Master Plan Current Status : Feedback evaluation
Have your say on the master plan being developed for the Rotary Park precinct, including the provision for a Youth Space.
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PUBLIC NOTICE MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISCONTINUE ROAD
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Have Your Say on the draft plan for the Jonathan Drive Playspace Upgrade. Provide your feedback here
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Have Your Say on the draft plan for the Harry Vallence Drive Playspace Upgrade. Provide your feedback here
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Have Your Say on the draft Female Friendly Sport and Recreation Participation and Infrastructure Strategy.
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Darley Park Playground and Outdoor Fitness Equipment Current Status :
Have Your Say on the inclusion of outdoor fitness equipment at the new Darley Park Playground.
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Domestic Animal Management Plan Current Status :
The Domestic Animal Management Plan guides Council in how it will manage Cats and Dogs over the next 4 years. This is your opportunity to provide input into how we manage cats and dogs within Moorabo...
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Gordon Public Park - Skate Park Design Current Status :
Have Your Say on the draft skate park design for the Gordon Public Park. Complete the Survey here!
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Moorabool Shire Draft Enforcement Policy Current Status :
Have your say on the Draft Enforcement Policy. This policy will guide Council's future enforcement actions.
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Mill Park Skate Park (Ballan) Current Status :
Have Your Say on the draft skate park design for Ballan's Mill Park. Complete the Survey here!
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Following previous community consultation, the Draft Maddingley Park Master Plan is now available for review. Please let us know what you like or don’t like about the draft master plan for the p...
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We want your feedback on the draft Moorabool Parking Strategy and Parking Provision and Management Policy!
These documents will assist Council to plan, manage, and provide car parking within Moorabool Shire.
Please complete the short survey, make a submission, or attend a drop-in-session to have your say on the Parking Strategy and Policy.
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Council is seeking community input into the Telford Park All-Abilities Sculpture Trail. Feedback closes 17 February 2022.
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Have Your Say on the streetscaping inclusions for Stage 4 of Council's Bacchus Marsh Main Street upgrades. The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback on the concept plans for the future ...
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.PNG "Clarke / Grantleigh Drive (Darley) Reserve Upgrade")
Moorabool Shire Council is seeking input from the community relating to the upgrade of the Clarke/Grantleigh Drive Reserve. Please provide your feedback for our consideration by 5 May 2022.
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Moorabool Shire is undertaking a review of its rating structure to ensure that it provides a fair and equitable distribution of general rates and any municipal charges across all ratepayers in the Shi...
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Moorabool’s DRAFT Age Well Live Well Strategy 2022-2025 is now ready for public viewing and feedback.
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Jonathan Drive Lighting Upgrade Current Status :
Share your feedback on the lighting upgrades along Holts Lane, Jonathan Drive and Grey Street by taking the survey.
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The Maddingley Planning Study (Dec 2021) provides the strategic foundation for changes to the Moorabool Planning Scheme that will guide future land use and development within the study area and within...
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Moorabool Shire Council is undertaking reconstruction of the existing Lerderderg Track via funding from Regional Development Victoria. The project will see the construction of over 1000 steps and look...
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Closed Projects
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Exhibition of Draft Moorabool Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021 - 2025 Current Status :
Moorabool’s Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025 draft is now ready for public viewing and feedback prior to being presented to Council for their considered adoption.
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We want you to tell us what you’d like life in Moorabool Shire to be like in 10 years' time. What you tell us will inform our Community Vision for Moorabool in 2030.
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Vote on Moorabool Shire's new visual identity! Current Status :
Step into the Central Highlands It has been almost 20 years since our current visual identity was adopted. Moorabool Shire has changed a lot over that time and will change even more over the next 20 y...
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Moorabool Shire Long Term Financial Plan Current Status : Exhibition of draft Long Term Financial Plan
Have Your Say on Moorabool Shire's Draft Long Term Financial Plan.
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Have your say on planning for a new library in Ballan.
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Following community consultation earlier this year, Council has developed its Draft Nature Strip Policy and Guideline. Feedback on both of these documents is now open.
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Potential Sunset to Sunrise Cat Curfew Current Status :
Having considered previous community feedback in response to the potential introduction of a cat curfew, Council has resolved to seek further public feedback on a proposal to implement a cat curfew be...
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How can we best connect with you about decisions which impact Moorabool Shire? How do you want to be engaged? Where do you want to be engaged? When do you want to be engaged? What do you want to be en...
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Draft 'Our Community Vision for 2030' Current Status :
Provide your feedback on Council's draft 'Our Community Vision for 2030'
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.jpg "Female Friendly Sport and Recreation Participation and Infrastructure Strategy")
Have your say on the Female Friendly Sport and Recreation Participation and Infrastructure Strategy. Moorabool Shire wants to understand how more girls and women can be motivated and encouraged to sta...
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Proposed Moorabool Shire Council Plan 2021 - 2025 Current Status :
Provide your feedback on Council's proposed Council Plan 2021 - 2025.
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Proposed 2021/22 Annual Budget Current Status :
The Proposed 2021/22 Annual Budget is now available for all residents to review and provide written feedback to Council for consideration in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020. Council will...
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Moorabool Shire Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Current Status : Community Feedback Review and Draft Plan Created
Moorabool Shire Council is currently writing a new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and would appreciate your input and feedback. 'Access and Inclusion' is about making all services, build...
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Moorabool Shire Landscape Design Manual Current Status : Feedback review & incorporation
Moorabool Shire is seeking your feedback on the draft Moorabool Shire Landscape Design Manual (LDM). The LDM documents minimum acceptable standards for the design and construction of landscape element...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on society and local communities. Sport and Recreation plays a significant role in the Moorabool community, encouraging positive health outcomes and ...
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Have Your Say on the proposal to realign the locality boundaries between Bacchus Marsh and Pentland Hills to meet the needs of Australia Post and Emergency Services Victoria.
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The Proposed 2020/21 Annual Budget is now available for all residents to review and provide written feedback to Council for consideration in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 198...
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Feedback on Council's draft Darley Park Master Plan is open. Have your say now.
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On Wednesday 20 May 2020, in accordance with section 125 of theLocal Government Act 1989 (the Act), the Council resolved to place the draft Council Plan 2017-2021 (2020 Review) on public exhibition in...
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.JPG "Local Area Traffic Management Study (Stage 4) Darley")
Moorabool Shire Council is undertaking a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study within a precinct of Darley, to improve traffic management and road safety within the area. Having captured your th...
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Council is undertaking a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study within a precinct of Darley in order to improve traffic management and road safety within the area. Recently, residents were asked ...
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Have Your Say on the Draft Moorabool Shire Arts and Culture Strategy. Help shape Moorabool’s creative future. Council is currently developing Moorabool’s first ever Arts and Culture Strat...
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Moorabool Planning Scheme Review Current Status : Draft Strategic Directions Report
What is the project about? Council has identified that the Moorabool Planning Scheme is in need of a comprehensive review. The last substantial review was undertaken in 2006, while a further adminis...
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What should Christmas look like in Moorabool? Have your say on future Christmas decorations in the shire.
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The Moorabool Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025 is being developed and we want to hear from you. Have your say Moorabool!
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Domestic Wastewater Management Plan Current Status : Review community feedback and develop final draft
Moorabool Shire Council is seeking your feedback on the draft Domestic wastewater Management Plan (DWMP). This is Council’s third DWMP. The development of this DWMP has involved considerable con...
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Moorabool Car Parking Study Current Status : Preparing Draft Parking Study and Policy
The Moorabool Car Parking Study is looking at all aspects of car parking across the shire. The Car Parking Study and Policy are currently being prepared following consultation undertaken in Apri...
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Moorabool Shire Rural Land Use Strategy Current Status : Background Report
Moorabool Shire Council is currently developing a Rural Land Use Strategy to provide strategic vision and direction for the extensive rural areas throughout Moorabool Shire. Moorabool Shire is charact...
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Moorabool Shire Council is undertaking a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study within a precinct of Darley, to improve traffic management and road safety within the area. Tell us about your exp...
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Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District (BMID) Planning Study Current Status : Preparation of Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District Planning Study
Moorabool Shire Council have commenced the preparation of the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District (BMID) Planning Study. The objectives of the BMID Planning Study are to; review the current and ongoi...
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To improve safety and security, Council is installing pathway lighting between Grey Street and Holts Lane as part of the Jonathan Drive Public Lighting Project. We are seeking your feedback on the pro...
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Blackwood Township Improvement Plan Current Status : Community consultation review
Moorabool Shire Council is developing Township Improvement Plans for small towns across the shire. Council is holding community consultation to explore opportunities for township improvements within t...
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Greendale Township Improvement Plan Current Status : Project Construction
Moorabool Shire Council is developing Township Improvement Plans for small towns across the shire. Council is holding community consultation to explore opportunities for township improvements within ...
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Dunnstown Township Improvements Current Status :
Following community consultation in early 2020, civil and landscaping upgrade works will be undertaken at Dunnstown Township as part of Moorabool Shire Council’s (MSC) 2021-2022 Capital Works Pr...
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Have Your Say on Moorabool Shire's Draft Road Management Plan 2021-25.
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Council has prepared Amendment C91 to the Moorabool Planning Scheme, at the request of Melbourne Water as the relevant floodplain management authority. Amendment C91 seeks to apply the Land Subject to...
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Draft Moorabool Community Road Safety Strategy Current Status : Review community feedback and develop Final Strategy
Moorabool Shire Council plays an important role in providing a safe travel environment for residents and visitors. A key part of this role includes the implementation of activities directed at reducin...
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Moorabool Shire Governance Rules Current Status : Adoption of Governance Rules
In March 2020, the new Local Government Act 2020 (the Act) received Royal Assent, with the implementation to be achieved in four stages of proclamation. The first Stage saw the enactment of overarchin...
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Beresford Crescent Reserve Improvements - Share Your Ideas Current Status : Project implementation
Council is proposing to upgrade Beresford Crescent Reserve and we would like to know your ideas. Quality open space is a priority for our community and this park upgrade will create a better space for...
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Lidgett Street Reserve Improvements Current Status : Project implementation
Council wants to upgrade Lidgett Street Reserve to create a more useable, inviting, green and playful space for our community. Council has created some concept plans containing options for potential p...
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Maddingley Planning Study Project Overview Council has commenced the preparation of the Maddingley Planning Study. The aim of the Maddingley Planning Study is to investigate options for non‑sensitiv...
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Moorabool Shire Council plays an important role in providing a safe travel environment for residents and visitors. A key part of this role includes the implementation of activities directed at reducin...
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Update to the Moorabool Community Infrastructure Planning Process At its meeting on the 7th August 2019 Council endorsed an update to the Community Infrastructure Planning Process. This document provi...
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Council is seeking feedback on your Section 86 Council Delegated Committee of Management's reporting experiences regarding Council's operational funding contributions.
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As a key action identified in the Integrated Transport Strategy and following the adoption of the Stage 1 and 2 Plans, Moorabool Shire Council is now commencing a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) ...
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Moorabool Shire Council is seeking your feedback on your hire experiences of council managed buildings. To complete the survey, please click on the link below. The survey should take no more than 5 mi...
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The Bacchus Marsh and Ballan Open Space Framework has been developed to guide future planning for open space needs of these communities now and in the future. The Framework focuses on these two locati...
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Previous Consultations Current Status :
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Moorabool Shire Cat Management Potential Cat Curfew Current Status :
Have Your Say - Moorabool Shire Cat Management (Potential Cat Curfew) - closes 31 May 2019 The Moorabool Council Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) specifically identifies the potential issues cau...
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