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Public notice - 19 November 2019

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Fire Danger Period has started

The CFA has declared our shire to be in the Fire Danger Period. This means fires (other than those in constructed fireplaces) cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from CFA or Council’s Fire Prevention Officer. The Fire Danger Period is based on local conditions and takes into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, grassland curing, weather and rainfall. For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. All burn-offs must have a permit and be registered with the VicFire Burn-off notification line on 1800 668 511.

Prepare now for summer

There are a few things you can do to protect yourself, your family, property and neighbours in the Fire Danger Period. Make sure you have an emergency plan that outlines when to leave, where to go and what to take. To prepare your property clear rubbish away from around your home, cut grasses, clear gutters and relocate woodpiles away from buildings. Don’t forget to check what your insurance covers. For more information visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/FirePrevention.

Swimming pools to open

The swimming pool season is on its way with Castlemaine, Maldon, Harcourt and Newstead pools scheduled to open on Saturday 7 December. The pool season runs until the end of the Labour Day weekend in March 2020. The pools are now managed by YMCA Victoria after a recent merger with Bendigo Regional YMCA. Recruitment for lifeguards is in progress. Patrons will also see some familiar faces returning. For more information including opening times visit www.mountalexanderpools.com.au.

New crossing on Forest Street

Works are underway to install a new pedestrian crossing on Forest Street in Castlemaine, near the main entrance to Camp Reserve. Please take care when walking or driving in this area and follow instructions from traffic management. The crossing is expected to be completed by Christmas, weather permitting. It is funded through Healthy Heart of Victoria.

Campbells Creek AGM

The Campbells Creek Community Centre Special Committee of Council will hold their AGM at 7.00pm on Friday 29 November at the Campbells Creek Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Join our climate change forum

Council will hold a Climate Change Forum on Monday 9 December to inform its future action on climate change. The forum will take place over a series of sessions held between 9.00am and 8.00pm on Monday 9 December in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre. Interested speakers must return the registration form by Monday 2 December. Find the form at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay and the Civic Centre. Written submissions are due by Thursday 5 December.

Go orange to end violence

Mount Alexander Family Violence Prevention Network is encouraging local businesses to decorate shopfronts in orange to show support for gender equality and help drive change to prevent family violence. Starter kits are available from the Civic Centre. The 16-day campaign runs from 25 November to 10 December. Register with Council for the chance to win advertising prize packs.

Draft Plan Harcourt – Have Your Say

The draft Plan Harcourt, incorporating the Harcourt Framework Plan and Shine Harcourt Leanganook, will be available for review and comment from Wednesday 20 November. Come along to a drop-in session to find out more about the plan. Sessions will be held from 4.00pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 November and 4.00pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 11 December at the ANA Hall on High Street in Harcourt. Meet the project team at the Harcourt Twilight Market on Saturday 23 November. Read the draft plan and fact sheets at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/PlanHarcourt or view a copy at the Civic Centre. Submissions close on Monday 6 January 2020.