On Thursday I joined staff and employees of FDC Constructions for a walk around the site where our Aquatic Centre Redevelopment is underway. Since I last visited the site prior to Christmas there has been significant progress, with the hydrotherapy pool now fully poured, the indoor 25m pool around half completed and concrete panel walls being stood up. There is still plenty of in groundworks and earthmoving to be completed, but the project is starting to take shape which is e

This week I joined the Chamber of Commerce meeting along with Deputy Mayor Peter Walker and GM Warwick Bennett. We gave an update on Council for the year, including project updates on a number of exciting initiatives such as the hockey facility, where tenders for lighting and field replacement have just been confirmed. Council continues to have strong success with State and Federal Government funding programs, with grant funding contributions obtained for the Aquatic Centre R

As you may be aware, this year will be the final year of the current council term, which was extended due to COVID-19. Elections will be held in September, and I encourage anyone who has the drive and passion to contribute to the community to consider putting themselves forward for the elections. In my opinion, it is essential that we have representation from our rural communities; however, this does not happen if we don’t have candidates put their hand up! Cr Denzil Sturgiss

The Goulburn Show is going ahead in 2021, after having to cancel during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I know this is an event that attracts attendees from right across the region and I would encourage you to come along to the show on March 6th and 7th. The event will be COVID Safe, and Volunteers have been working overtime to ensure they can meet COVID requirements and are going ahead with a huge event. Don’t stress if you aren’t able to use a phone to sign in – voluntee

Goulburn Mulwaree Council has received two allocations of funding through the Federal Government Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Fund. This grant program is focused on stimulating the Australian Economy following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with projects needing to be delivered within short timeframes. Councillors wanted to ensure that some of this money was spent in our rural communities, and chose new footpaths as great projects which we were able to undert