Loddon Shire Mayoral Column 31 May

Published on 31 May 2022

Pyramid Hill Streetscape Revitalisation Project tender awarded

At its meeting last Tuesday (24 May), Council awarded the tender for the Pyramid Hill Streetscape project to Capeng Pty Ltd.

Works are anticipated to commence on the Pyramid Hill Streetscape Revitalisation Project in July.

The project aims to unify the township via themed works along the town approaches and pedestrian navigation. It will achieve this by improving pedestrian safety, linking key public spaces and providing additional landscaping and shade.

The project has been made possible thanks to $800,000 in funding from the Victorian Government’s Building Works package and Council.

Inglewood Solar and Battery information meeting

If you are a householder or business owner thinking about getting a solar power system or battery storage installed, an information meeting will be held in Inglewood on Wednesday 8 June 2022.

The meeting will run from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Inglewood Town Hall.

It’s a great opportunity to find out if going solar is the right thing for you. In 90 minutes, you will learn about how solar power systems and battery storage works, and the information you need to compare different solar power systems with confidence. There is also the opportunity to ask questions of a solar installer.

The meeting is hosted by More Australian Solar Homes (MASH), which is a community solar bulk-buy program managed by the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance.

To register for the Inglewood information meeting, go to:

https://mash.org.au/solar-event/inglewood-solar-and-battery-information-meeting/

Registrations for Customer Service Excellence Training closing shortly

I would like to remind business operators about the Customer Service Excellence Training to be held at 6pm on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at Pyramid Hill College.

Registrations close this Wednesday 1 June 2022.

The evening will be delivered by the Institute of Excellence and will cover topics including:

• Understand why a customer-centric approach will help you win in business

• Effective feedback, online community management and brand reputation protection

• Learn how to grow your customer base through reviews and referrals

• Practical examples and demonstrations of the power of social media for your growth

This training is being offered face to face and is free for all Loddon Shire businesses.

To register, go to bit.ly/3yczNpR. If you have any questions or need further information, contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 03 5494 1257 or email loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au

Jamie’s Ministry of Food online cooking course

Healthy Heart of Victoria is delighted to offer all residents across the Loddon Shire free access to a healthy cooking course with Jamie’s Ministry of Food.

The course will be streamed live from 6pm to 7pm and runs for five weeks on these dates:

• 30 May (recording still available if you book before 6pm Monday 6 June)

• 6 June

• 13 June

• 20 June

• 27 June

To book a ticket, fill in your details at bit.ly/3w8usOI and you’ll receive the Zoom links, ingredients lists and recipes directly from Jamie’s Ministry of Food.

If you can’t attend the sessions live, still sign up! If you sign up before 6pm on Monday 6 June, you will get access to all of the recordings so you can complete the course in your own time.

Get in quick, tickets are limited!

Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee

Are you struggling with mental health and need to talk?

If you need help with a mental health issue now, talk to a friend or a family member, or call your doctor immediately. Or you can contact these numbers or website links:

Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee are there to listen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit the Lifeline Crisis Support Chat Service at: https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/

Or visit SPAN Mental Health Information at: https://www.spancv.org.au/mental-health-info

Call 000 immediately if life or property is threatened.

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week (May 27 to June 3) is an opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land comprising the Loddon Shire area on which we live and work, the Dja Dja Wurrung and Barapa Barapa peoples. We pay our respect to the Elders of these communities past, present and emerging.

This year’s theme “Be brave. Make change” is a challenge so we can make change for the benefit of all Australians.

To find out more about National Reconciliation Week:

Reconciliation Australia: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/

Reconciliation Victoria: http://www.reconciliationvic.org.au/