New Pedestrian Crossing Coming to Hamilton's Brown Street Published on 16 January 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council is investing in community safety with the installation of a new raised pedestrian crossing (referred to as a wombat crossing) on Brown Street, between the Council Offices and Coles Supermarket in Hamilton.The upgrade responds to significant growth in pedestrian traffic along this busy retail strip and will replace the current crossing with a permanent solution des Tagged as: , Media Releases
Grants up to $15,000 Available as Council Opens Second Round of Commun Published on 14 January 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council has launched the second round of its successful Community Partnership Grants program, offering local groups up to $15,000 to bring their community-building ideas to life.The program, which distributed $121,436 in its first round for 2024-25, supports initiatives that strengthen the fabric of local communities across arts and culture, community development, heritag Tagged as: , Media Releases
Southern Grampians Community Recognition Awards Published on 13 January 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council warmly invites residents to the Southern Grampians Community Recognition Awards, a highlight of the Australia Day celebrations. This year, the official event will take place at the stunning Hamilton Botanic Gardens, commencing at 10:30 am on Australia Day, Sunday 26 January 2025. Townships across the Shire will host their own Australia Day celebrations with the o Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nigretta Stairs and Platform Replacement Published on 23 December 2024 A much loved tourist asset will receive an upgrade following the awarding of the contract for the replacement of the Nigretta Stairs and the Viewing Platform for $615,651.43 at Wednesday night’s Council meeting. The replacement of the Nigretta Falls Reserve Stairs and Viewing Platform are included within the Capital Works Program 2024/25 with a budget of $630,000.00. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Christmas Window Competition Winners Announced! Published on 20 December 2024 The annual Christmas Window Decoration Competition is a Southern Grampians Shire tradition that we really look forward to around here, and this year was an absolute cracker. We had 19 entries from across the Shire, shops and businesses that put in an enormous effort to bring joy and spirit to our streets. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Southern Grampians Reconciliation Action Plan Formally Endorsed Published on 20 December 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Council received endorsement from Reconciliation Australia for the newly developed Southern Grampians Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan late last month. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Round Two Community Partnership Grants Opening Soon Published on 17 December 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Council is pleased to announce round two of the Community Partnership Grants will open early in the new year.Community Partnership Grants are designed to support new or expanding initiatives, projects or events that contribute to the development of vibrant, inclusive, and resilient communities across the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Awards Demolition Contract for Community Hub Project Published on 13 December 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Council awarded the demolition contract of 90-92 Lonsdale Street for the Community Hub at last night’s ordinary Council meeting. Murrihy Demolitions Pty Ltd, a Warrnambool based Contractor, was identified as the successful tenderer with project scope to include the demolition of the existing buildings and site preparation for the Community Hub which is set to house an Tagged as: , Media Releases
Striving Towards a Sustainable Southern Grampians Published on 13 December 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Council adopted the 2024-2041 Sustainability Strategy at last night’s ordinary Council meeting.The Strategy will be a key driver for a more sustainable and resilient future, outlining ambitious actions towards reducing Council’s carbon footprint and adapting to the challenges of climate change. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Awards Contract for Cricket Net Upgrades at Pedrina Park Published on 13 December 2024 Southern Grampians Shire Council awarded the contract for the Pedrina Park Cricket Net Renewal of $162,230 at last night’s Council meeting. Following a budget submission by the St Andrews Cricket Club, Council allocated funding in the 2024/25 budget for the much-needed upgrades to the cricket nets and a contract was awarded to SJ & CE Van Kalken. Tagged as: , Media Releases