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Baw Baw Cultural Connection Precinct (Stage 1)
Works will begin in early 2026 for an exciting new library and community hub at the corner of Civic Place and Albert Street in Warragul.
The project is set to be delivered over three financial years: 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28.
Warragul Leisure Water Heating Electrification - $1.1 million
Subject to a successful grant application, Council plans to upgrade the Warragul Leisure Centre to help reduce energy costs. This includes switching the pool systems to electric and making the most of the new solar panels installed during the recent stadium expansion.
A further $1.1 million is allocated in 2026/2027, taking the total project cost to $2.2 million over the two years.
Sealed Roads Renewals - $4.7 million
Roads across the shire will see an increased investment towards road resealing, road reconstruction and the repair of localised pavement repairs.
Copelands Road, Warragul upgrade - $3 million
Copelands Road, Warragul will benefit from major roadworks as part of Council’s Road Reconstruction Program. The upgrades are proposed to be completed by late 2025 and open to the public.
Drouin Streetscape Works (Commercial Place) - $1.6 million
Streetscape improvement works will take place along Commercial Place, Drouin, including improvements to the laneways between Princes Way and Commercial Place.
The works will kick off at the end of 2025 and are expected to be finished in 2026.
Dowton Park Pavilion Upgrade, Yarragon - $2.3 million
Finalisation of the upgrade of the existing pavilion to a modern, compliant and fit for purpose space. Construction is anticipated to be completed by March 2026.
Construction commenced later 2024, with works planned for completion by early 2026.
Loch Street Footpath, Yarragon - $0.32 million
New concrete footpath from Loch Street to Rodier Road.
Rollo Street Masterplan, Yarragon - $600,000
The delivery of the Rollo Street Masterplan will transform the site of the old Yarragon Primary School into a valuable community open space with a shared loop path, shelter, park furniture, interactive play area, informative signage, artwork, raised garden beds and the planting of new trees.
Strategic Land Purchases - $6 million
Allocation for the acquisition of strategic land, subject to future Council resolution, to facilitate the delivery of strategic Council priorities.
Blackspot Program - Sand Road and Princes Way, Longwarry North - $1.3 million