A SNAPSHOT OF OUR YEAR
JULY 2012
A Fraud and Corruption Control Policy and related principles is adopted, demonstrating Council’s commitment to fraud and corruption prevention, deterrence and detection.
Council adopts a Central Activity District Car Parking Policy to ensure consistent and efficient management of car parking in the central activity district.
A three year Municipal Fire Management Plan which aims to support and enhance statutory requirements through government and agencies working together is adopted by Council.
As part of a University of Melbourne Volunteer Business Practicum, eight international graduate students undertake two research projects (Exploring Opportunities in the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal Precinct; and The Feasibility of a Passenger Air Service Between Horsham and Melbourne) on behalf of Council and the Wimmera Development Association.
The newly refurbished Roberts Avenue kindergarten reopens for business, following a six-month closure because the building was declared unsafe. During this time, Kindergarten services were relocated to the Wimmera Uniting Care crèche and the Robin Street kindergarten.
AUGUST 2012
Deputy Premier Peter Ryan officially opens the new $17.5 million state-of-the-art Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal at Dooen (see page 27).
More than 50 community members and invited guests attend the official opening of the Natimuk Community Centre.
SEPTEMBER 2012
Local disability employment agency, Axis Worx receives a State-wide Tidy Towns Resource Recovery and Waste Management Award in recognition of their e-waste program. Horsham Rural City Council worked closely with Axis Worx to establish this important e-waste facility in Horsham.
Council hosts a Civic Reception for former Horsham
resident Jannik Blair, a member of the Australian men’s national wheelchair basketball team, who won a silver medal in the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
OCTOBER 2012
Council hosts a Civic Reception for Natimuk resident Alethea Sedgman who represented Australia in the rifle and air rifle events at the Summer Olympics.
“Concentric”, a public art sculpture by Laura Woodward, is installed at the Western Highway entrance to Horsham (see page 21).
NOVEMBER 2012
Following a postal ballot process, seven community members are elected to Council for the next four years.
Cr David Grimble is formally elected and installed as Mayor of Horsham Rural City Council for a 12-month term.
DECEMBER 2012 Robin Neilson, Director Planning and Promotion
retires after 17 years at Horsham Rural City Council and a total of 37 years in Local Government (see page 12).
Horsham Rural City Council hosts a special Christmas morning tea for Council’s valued volunteers in appreciation of their significant contribution to the community.
A social documentary containing interviews with the community and details of the Horsham Town Hall’s role as “Caretaker of People’s Memory” is launched at a special public screening at the Wesley Performing Arts Centre (see page 22).
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