Council seeks funding for Goroke pool designs Published on 14 March 2025 West Wimmera Shire Council is applying for funding to kickstart a major upgrade of the Goroke Swimming Centre. The $50,000 project will develop schematic designs to renew aging infrastructure and improve the centre’s accessibility and functionality.Council will apply for funding from the State Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Goroke Recreation Reserve in the spotlight Published on 14 March 2025 Goroke Recreation Reserve could soon see much-needed upgrades to its lighting and irrigation, with West Wimmera Shire Council applying for funding to bring the facility up to modern standards.At a meeting on Wednesday, Council agreed to apply for $608,000 from the State Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund for the Goroke AFL Lighting and Irrigation Project. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council seeks funding for bowling club all-abilities upgrade Published on 14 March 2025 West Wimmera Shire Council is seeking funding to help transform the Kaniva Bowling Club into a fully accessible and inclusive facility. The $825,000 proposed project will upgrade the club with a new bowling green and improved accessibility, making it welcoming for everyone in the community.Council will apply for funding from the State Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Tagged as: , Media Releases
West Wimmera Shire Council welcomes splash park promise Published on 14 March 2025 West Wimmera Shire Council welcomes the election commitment from Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster, who has pledged $500,000 for a new splash park at Kaniva if the Coalition wins the next federal election.Dr Webster visited the Kaniva Memorial Swimming Pool on Wednesday to make the announcement.Mayor Tim Meyer said the commitment was fantastic news for the Kaniva community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Blue-green algae warning for Lake Wallace Published on 14 March 2025 Recreational water users are advised to avoid direct contact with water in Lake Wallace in Edenhope following the detection of elevated blue-green algae levels. Visitors can still enjoy recreational activities such as bushwalking, sightseeing and other activities at the lake that do not involve direct water contact. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Fire ready guides for West Wimmera residents Published on 14 March 2025 The Wimmera Emergency Management Team and West Wimmera Shire Council have prepared Fire Ready Guides for areas of extreme bushfire risk in the municipality.West Wimmera Shire Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout said fire ready guides were now available for Apsley, Dergholm, Edenhope, Goroke and Harrow. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council urges Premier to review unfair emergency services fund levy Published on 13 March 2025 West Wimmera Shire Council has formally expressed its concerns to the Premier and Minister for Local Government, calling for a review of the collection process for the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).Council believes that the current system unfairly burdens local governments and rural communities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
West Wimmera Shire Council donates to BlazeAid Published on 12 March 2025 West Wimmera Shire Council will donate $2500 to support BlazeAid’s recovery efforts following the recent fires in the Little Desert National Park area. This donation will help cover the mobilisation costs of bringing the BlazeAid team to the region to assist property owners with rebuilding their fences and providing recovery support. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Have your say on future of Goroke pool Published on 07 March 2025 West Wimmera Shire Council is calling on community members to provide feedback for the development of the Goroke Swimming Centre. Council is asking residents to fill out a quick survey about how they use the Goroke pool.The survey aims to gather information on how the community uses the facility, and to identify areas where improvements can be made. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Inclusive playground upgrade for Goroke Kindergarten Published on 21 February 2025 Goroke Kindergarten’s playground will soon be upgraded to create a more inclusive and engaging outdoor space for children of all abilities.West Wimmera Shire Council has received $197,900 from the Department of Education’s Building Blocks Inclusion Grant to fund the project, which will modernise and enhance the kindergarten’s outdoor facilities. Tagged as: , Media Releases