Northern Midlands Council: December Meeting Highlights & Project Updates

Posted on December 17, 2024

Council Decisions and Approvals

1. Development Application Approved

Approval was granted for an illuminated ground-based sign at 22 Tannery Road, Longford.

2. Recreational Vehicle Facilities Policy Update

The policy was updated to include a dump station at the Cressy Recreation Ground.

3. Live Streaming Policy Amendments

Minor updates to the policy governing live streaming of council meetings were endorsed.

4. Monthly Financial Report

The financial report for the period ending 20 November 2024 was received and noted.

5. Policy Updates

Amendments to several policies were endorsed, including:

• Accounting

• Information Management

• Privacy

• Fraud and Corruption

• Copyright

6. Weed Management Strategic Plan

The Northern Midlands Weed Management Strategic Plan 2024-2029 was endorsed and will be included in 2025/2026 budget considerations.

7. No Spray Register Policy

Council endorsed the No Spray Register Policy.

8. Stormwater Main Construction in Cressy

Funds allocated for kerb and footpath replacement on Main Street, Cressy, were redirected to build a new stormwater main from Charles and Church Streets to 71 Main Street.

9. Mobile Food Vendors Policy Addition

An update was made to the Mobile Food Vendors Policy, extending provisions to Avoca.

10. Community Organisations on Council Website

A motion was approved to prepare a report on including community organisations on the council webpage.

11. Wellington Street Repairs

A motion was endorsed to prepare a report for road repairs on Wellington Street for council consideration.

Completed Works

Laycock Street Park, Longford: New Park facilities were funded by the Australian Government’s Local Road and Community Infrastructure Fund and the Quarter Court was funded through State Government’s Open Spaces Program Round One.

Projects in Progress

1. Longford Urban Design (Village Green to Mill Dam Shared Pathway awaiting approval)

Funded by the Australian Government’s Community Development Grants Program.

2. Ashby Road Upgrade

Supported by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund.

3. Longford Rail Bridge Pillars

A 2021 State Government Election Commitment.

4. Basketball/Netball Quarter Courts

Courts are being constructed in Ross, Cressy, and Perth through the State Government’s Open Spaces Program Round One

5. Perth and Campbell Town Main Street Upgrades

Funded by the Australian Government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program.

6. Ross Men’s Shed Expansion

Supported by the Australian Government’s Investing in Communities Program.

7. Breadalbane to Youngtown Shared Pathway

Funded by the State Government’s Active Transport in Tasmania Grants Program.

Projects Starting in 2025

1. Youl Road Shared Pathway, Perth

2. Significant Tree Register

3. Campbell Town Recreation Ground Playground

4. Napoleon Street Playground Design Stage, Perth - State Government Open Spaces Program Round Two

Mayor Mary Knowles OAM commented

“These decisions reflect council’s ongoing efforts to deliver practical solutions, improve community facilities, and foster a connected, vibrant Northern Midlands.”