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SWAN HILL RURAL CITY NEWS AUTUMN 2014 FOR THE LATEST COUNCIL UPDATES VISIT WWW.SWANHILL.VIC.GOV.AU NYAH WEST KINDER UNDERWAY BIGGER AND BETTER: The concrete slab highlights just CAN'T WAIT: Nyah West Pre-school students Beau Cadman, Malakai Middleton and Annabelle Fleming are how much extra space the new building will provide. looking forward to accessing the new areas. Work has started to transform the Cr Gary Norton said the project complements the existing building, this project through.” building will be more convenient for Nyah kinder building into an early plans were drawn up after exten- complies with legislation and most Council’s Maternal and Child families but because the Early Child- years centre for children and families. sive discussions with parents and importantly, achieves the goals of the Health Team Leader Julie Duffus hood Educators, the Maternal and The renovated building will enable educators from the local kinder and local community,” Cr Norton said. said the centre would provide better Child Health Nurse and other pro- playgroups, the pre-school, mater- playgroup, and with Council’s own “Having all these services in one outcomes by having health and other fessionals will be working together, nal and child health, speech pathol- Maternal and Child Health unit and place will also reduce maintenance professionals working together. there will also be better outcomes for ogy and parent support programs Children’s Advocate. costs, achieve more effi ciency for “It is very exciting to be part of a children,” she said. to share the new offi ce, entry foyer, Funding was sourced from the local families using the services and project which will integrate services RTM Constructions from Swan Hill kitchen, toilet and storage areas. State Government’s Local Gov- ultimately provide better health and for children and their families in the was awarded the tender and started A new maternal and child health ernment Infrastructure Program education outcomes,” he said. Nyah-Nyah West district,” Ms Duf- work on site on 18 February. The consulting room will also allow for ($300,000) and Council ($26,000). “I want to thank the community for fus said. building is expected to be complete private consultations. “We have developed a plan that their input and their patience to see “Having different services in one in June. SELLING OUR REGION AS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE The Swan Hill region once again Economic Development Manager retire,” Ms Earle said. tial employers. featured at the Regional Victoria Janelle Earle said the expo was a “One of the real strengths of the “Of the 12 people who partici- Living Expo. great forum to profi le the region’s expo is that it provides the chance pated in the weekend and others … threethre families have The expo was held from 11 – 13 investment opportunities, advocate to speak directly to the people who who visited the region of their own April in Melbourne and showcased job and career pathways, illustrate are really considering moving to re- accord as a result of interacting with purchaspurchased property and regional and rural Victoria as a great our diverse and affordable hous- gional Victoria,” she said. us at the expo, three families have plan to relocate to the place to live, work, play and invest. ing market, and depict the great “One of the key initiatives follow- purchased property and plan to re- The event had over 130 exhibitors lifestyle opportunities that set our ing last year’s expo, in partnership locate to the Swan Hill region while Swan Hill region, while on display and a host of free activi- region apart. with Swan Hill Inc, was a welcome others have indicated they plan to others have indicated they ties and entertainment. “We believe the Swan Hill region to Swan Hill weekend. It gave pro- move in the next one to two years.” Swan Hill Rural City Council’s is the ideal location for young fami- spective relocators a chance to At this year’s expo, Council also plan to move in the next Economic Development Unit and lies in Melbourne looking to make come to Swan Hill and explore the promoted a weekend holiday pack- one to two years.ears. Councillors were at the expo again a tree change, with excellent em- region themselves, and included age to our region, as well as releas- in 2014, aiming to build on the suc- ployment opportunities and lifestyle tours of education facilities, hous- ing its new marketing and attraction cess of the previous two events. choices. It is also a great place to ing, community groups and poten- campaign. INSIDE >> ROWE STREET PARK, ROBINVALE >> LG PRO AWARDS HAT-TRICK >> MORWELL STUDENT VISIT >> ULTIMA PARK OPEN 2 SWAN HILL RURAL CITY COUNCIL NEWS | AUTUMN 2014 • Nyah Recreation Reserve lighting region and giving me confi dence • Woorinen-Goschen Road re- in its future has been a number of A BUSY START TO 2014 sheeting events that I’ve had the pleasure of • North-South Road and Karinie attending. A MESSAGE FROM recently been completed or are now Street works The Swan Hill Region Food and underway around our region – both • Major project at the intersection Wine Festival, the CMCA Rally in THE MAYOR through Council and private parties. of Lake Boga-Ultima and Quam- Robinvale, and the Ultima Lions Park In the two days we spent touring batook roads opening have all brought local peo- COUNCILLOR LES McPHEE our entire municipality, we visited and • Various rural road works either ple together and drawn other people 0427 319 394 were updated on the progress of the: underway or recently completed to our region, showing off what we [email protected] • Robinvale levee site have to offer. Swan Hill’s Harmony • Robinvale drainage projects All of these projects address is- Day was also a wonderful display of The start of 2014 has been a busy • Riverside Caravan Park, Robin- sues that we know are important to our region’s diversity. time for Council with a number of vale our community, like improved child- The fi rst ever NOVO Awards Cer- major projects getting underway. • Bromley Road, Robinvale care, safer roads, increased residen- emony, held on 9 April, and the Works have begun on the Nyah • Robinvale aged care unit devel- tial development options, population Yamagata student exchange in West Pre-School project, the new regularly with user groups to discuss opment growth, recreational opportunities for March both provided a snapshot of Piangil multi-purpose centre, the the development and to discuss the • Lake Boga residential land de- residents, and increasing tourism. the talented and inspirational young third and fi nal stage of the Swan Hill site plan, which has to be reworked velopment It was pleasantly surprising to see people we have in our midst. CBD upgrade, and components of after a proposed land acquisition fell • Lake Boga foreshore restoration fi rsthand the level of development And sporting events like the Rob- the Swan Hill Riverfront Masterplan, through • Little Murray Weir and growth taking place in our re- invale 80 Ski Race and the Women’s just to name a few. All these developments were re- • Swan Hill Riverfront project sites gion. It gave me a great sense of Region Sides Bowls Championship We are also continuing work on cently highlighted when myself and • Swan Hill Aerodrome pride to see the direction that Swan showed that we can attract state the Chisholm Reserve development, fellow Councillors toured the region • Chisholm Reserve Hill Rural City is travelling in. and national level competition to our including the construction of a quar- to gain an insight into the capital • South West Development Further cementing my pride in the region’s premium facilities. ter-mile drag strip. We are meeting works and major projects that have • Nyah West Pre-School project Well done to all involved. YOUR COUNCILLORS 2014 has already seen a number of major projects com- Summertime in our region is a time of energy, socialisation pleted or get underway, but I would like to take this oppor- and beautiful (although at times intense) weather. We are all tunity to talk about and highlight the excellent sports and so incredibly lucky to live in a part of the world where we are recreation reserves in our municipality. safe, comfortable and completely at liberty to make choices We are so fortunate to have sporting facilities at such a high that can improve our future. standard. In the past six months we have had the pleasure of However, as they say, with great power comes great hosting a number of sporting teams and events including the responsibility. The decisions that councillors make for our premier league 20/20 Bush Bash, the Junior Country Week municipality are sometimes controversial, not in the least be- cricket event and the Junior Fire Brigade Championships. cause they are often only perceived to benefi t a small number The feedback received from these visiting teams was within the community. outstanding. They were blown away with the quality and My message to all ratepayers, in particular business and standard of our grounds and facilities. shop owners, is to THINK BIG about our future when the Central Ward As a Councillor, a cricket administrator and a lover of Central Ward opportunity arises to enhance our township. CR GREG CRUICKSHANK football, I think we are so lucky that what we have at our CR JESSIE KILEY Although it might seem as though only a few might directly 0419 754 174 disposal is considered top of the range to visitors. 0417 755 414 benefi t, it is through a series of strategic improvements that This high level is a credit to the dedication of Council the culture of our township can shift fundamentally.