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PLEASE, PLEASE reconsider your visit to Warburton next weekend..... The safety of our local community is paramount.
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Extraordinary crowds flock to Redwoods Forest, Warburton

Environmental values at the heart of Warburton Mountain Bike Trails

Environmental values will be at the heart of an Environmental Effects Statement (EES) Yarra Ranges Council is developing in an effort to help understand and manage any potential environmental risks associated with the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination. 

In another milestone for this project, The Minister for Planning has determined an EES is required. While it has taken some time to get to this point, certainty around the next step is important in enabling this significant project to continue moving forward. This determination follows Council’s submission to Department Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) in late 2019 requesting advice around the need for an EES under the Environment Effects Act 1978 (Vic).

An EES is an approvals process that helps ensure major projects are designed, constructed and operated to minimise adverse environmental and community impacts. It requires detailed investigation across a wide range of environmental factors including ecological, physical and social elements.

Yarra Ranges councillor and Warburton Mountain Bike Destination Project Reference Group member Jim Child said while Council was disappointed at the time taken to reach a decision on the need for an EES, he hoped work undertaken to date would enable the EES to progress quickly.

“Council is committed to working with partnering agencies to ensure this exciting project continues to progress,” Cr Child said.

“The EES will further strengthen comprehensive work already undertaken in planning the project to ensure potential environmental impacts would be appropriately managed.”

As work commences on the EES process with DELWP, Council will concurrently finalise the draft Warburton Mountain Bike Destination Master Plan for community input and determine priorities in delivering associated infrastructure.

“Yarra Ranges is home to some of the most beautiful and unique natural landscapes in the world, and we are committed to doing everything we can to protect that,” Cr Child said.

“The mountain bike trails will wind their way through sub-alpine forest, giant Mountain Ash trees and lush fern gullies, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in these stunning surrounds while fostering a greater appreciation for our wonderful environment.

“Our aim has always been to make the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination a world class project, and the EES process will further contribute to that vision.”

Cr Child said over the past four years the project team had undertaken detailed investigations and produced technical reports, working with land managers and biodiversity experts to ensure any potential environmental risks could be appropriately managed,” he said.

“Council, with its project partners, remains committed to delivering this project and recognises its significance in supporting community outcomes, particularly in light of assisting post COVID-19 recovery efforts.

“The Upper Yarra Valley community is feeling the pain of COVID-19 restrictions in addition to the decline in our native timber industry.

“The economic stimulus and jobs this project will bring, with an estimated 100 jobs and $20 million in annual economic activity, are going to be critical to community recovery and really can’t come soon enough.”

Yarra Ranges CEO Tammi Rose said projects like the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination would also be critical to post COVID-19 recovery for tourism across the state.

“Like many parts of Victoria, the Yarra Valley Region is heavily reliant on the visitor economy, and we are committed to delivering this project as soon as possible and welcoming international and domestic visitors back to our region when it is safe to do so.”

Ms Rose said the protection of the environment had always been central to the development of the project, and the EES would help set a new benchmark for environmental stewardship for projects of this nature.

“While the EES comes at a significant cost in terms of time and money, the benefits this project will have on health and wellbeing, and the opportunities it presents to connect people with nature and create environmental advocates for the future, are priceless.”

Ms Rose said she hoped the EES and planning approvals could be completed in an expediated manner so that construction could start as soon as possible.

Yarra Ranges Council - Grants Information Session 2021

Apply for Yarra Ranges Council Community Grants.

2021 Grants for Community Information Webinar
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Grants Team have recorded a free online information webinar for the upcoming 2021 Grants for Community round. You can view the webinar below.
The session is aimed to provide information for applicants interested in applying and includes:
. program overview
. discuss eligibility
. funding categories
. things to consider before applying
. how to apply and where to find support
And for more information go to: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/…/Apply-for-Community-Gr…

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COVID-19 update with Mayor Richard Higgins 20 May 2020

Thank You Educators.

We at Yarra Ranges Council say thank you and acknowledge the hard work and dedication that our teachers and early childhood professionals have demonstrated over these difficult months. #THANKYOU
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Drop In. ....

From Monday 1st June in line with the COVID-19 Stage 1b Restriction Release I will be resuming my weekly drop in sessions at the Yarra Junction Link/Family Centre every Monday 9am-12noon. Just drop in or call 9294 6106 to make an appointment.
email: crjimchild@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
Web: jimchild.blogspot.com
Phone: 0408 079 227.

Please take a quiet time to watch and reflect on this video.

Brett Ratten's words hit home personally to me and will to many others "If you just look at the negative you'll never get over it".
Ask a friend R U OK, seek help, call Lifeline 131114.
tackleyourfeelings.org.au/get-help #managingthistogether #workasone

Parks Reopen.

Most Parks Victoria managed reserves, parks, beaches and historic places have now reopened for day visitors, including the Redwood Forest East Warburton.

Check the Parks Victoria website for Parks that are still closed: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/safety-in-nature/covid-19-update

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Millgrove Road Construction Works.

Cr Jim Child is at Millwarra Primary School.

Road construction works along Cavanagh Road (Westley Road to Moore Crescent) & Moore Crescent (South of Cavanagh Road), Millgrove to commence on Monday 25th May.

Over many years I have strongly advocated for these two roads to be sealed and I'm so pleased it is now going to happen. A big thank you to the local Millgrove community for your continued support for this wonderful outcome.

As announced by the Hon Tony Smith MP Federal Member for Casey and myself last year these works are to construct the unsealed length of Cavanagh Road (Westley Road to Moore Crescent) & Moore Crescent (South of Cavanagh Road) (adjacent to Millwarra Primary School & Millgrove Preschool).This project is included in the list of roads to be constructed around schools/pre-schools as part of the Yarra Ranges Council Federal Government’s Roads for the Community Initiative.

The works will include constructing concrete rollover kerb and channel, underground stormwater drainage and asphalt sealing of the pavement and car parking area (in front of the primary school).
Works on the road are scheduled to commence on Monday, 25 May 2020 (weather permitting). The works should take approximately twelve (12) weeks to complete, subject to favourable conditions.

For more information about the Roads for Communities Program go to: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/…/Roads-for-communities-…
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A must see, the Woori Yallock Station Mural

Cr Jim Child at Woori Yallock railway station. 

A must see, the Woori Yallock Station Mural on the Warburton Rail Trail a fascinating walk back in time, a wonderful experience you can do in your own time. Thank you so much to the Woori Yallock community and of course our amazing Woori Community House for driving and delivering the Woori Mural Project.
For more info about the Woori Mural Project go to: http://www.wooricommhouse.org.au/woori-mural-project/
Woori Community House would love to hear your feedback on the murals.
Email info@wooricommhouse.org.au or call on (03) 5964 6857.

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Warburton Community Recreation Precinct.

Cr Jim Child is at Warburton Community Recreation Precinct.

What's under those starting blocks? What's in the plant room? A complex state of the art computer controlled water storage, treatment and distribution system to supply recycled water to all the water play features of the park. All ready to go post COVID-19. ....

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Thank You

Thank you Cire Services Incorporated Community Hub & Woori Community House Community Houses of the Upper Yarra for the valued role you play in the lives of our communities #NHW2020 #WORKINGASONE
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DONNA BUANG ROAD CLOSED

DONNA BUANG ROAD CLOSED. .... #STAYATHOME
Donna Buang Road is NOW closed from the Warbuton Highway, Warburton to Healesville, due to the wild weather and landslip. Please obey the direction of emergency services and use the Warburton Highway via Woori Yallock instead.
https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/incidents/4234253

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