Firebrace Street Redevelopment
Council staff have completed the final section of the reconstruction and upgrade of the Firebrace Street streetscape and infrastructure renewal project between Hamilton Street and Bailie Street. Council staff were directly responsible for the undertaking of the last two stages between Roberts Avenue and Baillie Street.
Planning has been undertaken for the installation of traffic signals at the corner of Firebrace Street and Roberts Avenue during the 2010-2011 financial year. These signals, primarily intended for the safety of pedestrians; in particular the senior and disabled, will be the final works for this major project.
Fleet Management
Council continues its ongoing program to provide the community with modern, productive and safe plant and equipment assets by which works programs are undertaken. During the last financial year new plant and equipment in excess of $2 million was purchased as replacements, enabling continued quality in service delivery.
Plant and equipment replacements included waste management vehicles and a 6 wheel drive heavy motor grader with a push blade will be a significant asset for the community in the event of fire emergencies in the rural sector.
Horsham Aerodrome Upgrade
Horsham Aerodrome has been developed by the Horsham Rural City Council as the primary air service node for the Region, providing support services and facilities for local, regional and emergency air needs. It is also a potential facility for a regional Melbourne to Horsham regular passenger air service.
The proposed project provides for the extension sealing of the north-south runway, to provide all weather, all year round access to air services (commercial and emergency) for the region. Responses to Air Ambulance and fire services will be improved, enhancing community safety for the region.
Horsham is recognised as the regional centre of the Wimmera and this project will build on the strength of Horsham to service the aviation needs of the Wimmera. The aerodrome upgrade will enhance the economic and social options for the future development of the whole region. It will enable planning for future business development and the attraction of new investment into the region. Council acknowledges a $1,050,000 grant by the Victorian Government to the $1.45 million project.
Dooen Landfill Extension
The new cell is located opposite the current Dooen Landfill, situated north of Ladlows Road with construction commencing in May 2010. This $330,000 project will be operational in the first quarter of 2011 giving approximately 55,000 cubic metre of air space for municipal waste. At the current consumption of airspace for waste, this will provide approximately 18 months tipping before a further cell at similar cost is required to meet EPA Standards.
Dadswells Bridge Works
Design and construction for a secure Water Reticulation System at Dadswells Bridge was completed in December 2009. The water supply to Dadswells Bridge Township from the new water main was commissioned during March 2010. Total expenditures for the scheme is $198,138.27 and was officially opened 11 June 2010. This project has been managed and negotiated with the Dadswells Bridge Community over a five year period.
Construction of Horsham City Oval Lighting Upgrade
A major $450,000 improvement to our major sporting oval was achieved by the construction of new lighting. The project involved four new masts and 64 light sources, with all work being undertaken by local contractors. A $200,000 grant was forthcoming for the project.
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Installation of lights at Horsham City Oval
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