Read the latest edition of Noticeboard for all the latest Council news and updates.
Mayor's Message
Last week saw the introduction of the Victorian Government’s single-use plastics ban put in place across the state.
This includes single-use plastics such as straws, cutlery, plates and cotton bud sticks which are problematic for our environment and create a large amount of waste.
Any local businesses looking for support implementing the ban are encouraged to call the dedicated hotline on 1800 844 946 or visit the Victorian Government’s website www.vic.gov.au/plastics
At Council, we trialled our own ban on single-use plastic water bottles over the last 18 months at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium. We’ve saved thousands of plastic water bottles from landfill!
Our Latrobe Leisure facilities also removed single-use plastics over six months ago to reduce our impact on the environment. We’ve since provided 12,141 cardboard food trays, 583 bamboo cutlery sets and 4,309 paper cups.
We are proud to be making such a positive impact on our planet and doing our part to make a difference.
This week we also held our first Council Meeting of the year. Councillors were back ready to make crucial decisions on behalf of our community. Important topics were discussed including landslip remediation, the Morwell Activity Centre Plan and land developments.
To catch up on what was covered you can access the livestream recording or read the Council Minutes at
www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
Cr Kellie O’Callaghan
Mayor of Latrobe City Council
Grant Writing Workshop for Community Groups
Are you looking to build your understanding of what is required to successfully apply for grants?
Latrobe City invites you to participate in the following workshop aimed at assisting you to understand how to write grant applications that will have a higher rate of success.
Event Details
Online Zoom Workshop
When: Thursday 16 February 2023, 6pm to 8pm
Where: An optional screening of the session will also be available at Traralgon Library, 34-38 Kay Street, Traralgon.
Bookings essential through Eventbrite:
https://latrobecitycouncilevents.eventbrite.com.au
Contact Details
For further information, support or special requirements contact Rebecca Fenton, Community Programs Officer on 1300 367 700 or email: rebecca.fenton@latrobe.vic.gov.au.
Pensioner Rates Discounts
Did you know eligible pensioner card holders are entitled to a municipal rates concession?
Eligible community members can receive a $253.20 concession on rates on a principal place of residence and a $50 concession on the fire services property levy.
To learn if you are eligible and apply scan the QR code or please visit: www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/ratesconcession
What's on at our Libraries?
Hand it on, Pass it Down Family History/ Memoir
Writing course - Friday 10 February 10am Traralgon Library
Author Talk Alison Stuart
The Maiden’s Creek Trilogy’ Set in a fictionalised Walhalla - Wednesday 15 February 6pm Traralgon Library
Morwell Movie Club
Thursday 16 February 2pm Morwell Library
Multicultural Library Tour
Thursday 23 February 3pm Traralgon Library
Author Talk: Karen Martin
‘Women Unveiled’ based on Greek mythology - Thursday 23 February 5pm Traralgon Library
Bookings at Eventbrite. Visit your local library to find out more or go to www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/library
Capital Works
Eel Hole Creek Boardwalk, Churchill
Erosion remediation works
Footpath Grinding Program
Various locations across the municipality
Road Reseal Program
Bitumen spray sealing of programmed roads at various locations around the municipality
Asphalt Overlay Program
Asphalt resurfacing of Moe Newborough Leisure Centre carpark
Agnes Brereton Netball Courts, Breed Street, Traralgon
Court rehabilitation works including concrete kerb, footpath and court overlay works
Lafayette Street, Henry Street, Loch Park Road and Henry Street roundabouts, Traralgon
Resurfacing preparation works
Rintoull Street, Morwell
Retaining wall rehabilitation (Section 2)
Footpath Replacement Program
Various locations across the municipality
Jumbuk Road and Grand Ridge Road
Landslip repair
Boolarra Footpath Repairs
Construction of new footpaths along Church Street and Mechanics Street
Construction of LED Sports Lighting at W H Burrage Reserve, Newborough
Sports lighting installation on the main soccer pitch at Burrage Reserve, John Field Drive
Construction of LED Sports Lighting at Northern Reserve, Newborough
Sports lighting installation on the new netball court at Northern Reserve, Southwell Avenue
Major Projects
- Moe Revitalisation Project - Stage 2, construction of a youth precinct with a skate park, public open space, barbecue area and play space
- Kernot Hall Stage 1, upgrade the hall, including renewal of the toilets to ensure accessibility
- Latrobe Leisure Churchill, structural rectification of the western wall
- Toners Lane Reserve Morwell, construction works to Twin City Archery facility
- Parklands Preschool, extension to existing facility
- Gaskin Park, AFL Stadium, Churchill, upgrades to bathroom amenities
- Gaskin Park, Tennis Pavilion, Churchill, upgrades to change room amenities
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