Putting Locals First Program
Read council case studies of projects funded from the Victorian Government's Putting Locals First Program:
- Latrobe City Council: Yallourn North Town Hall & amenities upgrade
- Mitchell Shire Council: Chittick Park redevelopment
- South Gippsland Shire Council: Great Southern Rail Trail
- Yarriambiack Shire Council: Upgrade to Warracknabeal Tourist Centre & Borung Highway roundabout
Latrobe City Council: Yallourn North Town Hall & amenities upgrade
Overview
Two additional sport and community change rooms and referee change facilities. Creation of direct access to a kitchenette and amenities. Kitchen upgrade with servery to the main hall and to a newly built undercover viewing area. Additional meeting room with heating, cooling and a solar system installed.
Before photos
Yallourn North Town Hall exterior
Yallourn North Town Hall kitchen
After photos
Yallourn North Town Hall exterior
Yallourn North Town Hall kitchen
Mitchell Shire Council: Chittick Park redevelopment
Overview
By addressing gaps in paths and trails it seeks to provide leisure connections, improve accessibility and functionality, and link residential zones to the shopping precinct without the need of a vehicle. Creation of an accessible multipurpose space for the community to meet is an essential component since the closure of Seymour’s Council Office.
After photo
South Gippsland Shire Council: Great Southern Rail Trail trestle bridges study
Overview
To investigate the structural integrity of the existing timber trestle bridges in the Black Spur section of the Great Southern Rail Trail
Before photos
Yarriambiack Shire Council: Upgrade to Warracknabeal Tourist Centre & improvements to Borung Highway roundabout in Main Street
Overview
Upgrade to the front of the Warracknabeal Tourist Centre including new shade sails and outdoor furniture, plus a new sculpture and garden installed at the Borung Highway roundabout in Main Street.
After photos
New shade sails and outdoor furniture at Warracknabeal Tourist Centre
New sculpture and garden installed at the Borung Highway roundabout