East Gippsland Shire Council

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East Gippsland is an
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Community Announcements

Explore recent community announcements and notifications issued by Council.

My Council, My Community - out now!

The November/December issue of My Council, My Community is out now. Read it here

New opening hours start 3 January 2023

We will have new opening hours at our Corporate Centre, service centres and Bairnsdale Library starting Tuesday 3 January 2023.

Community RAT Program

We are supporting a Department of Health program to offer free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to vulnerable Victorians.

Our services guide

Our services guide provides a snapshot of our services and programs.

New BARC website

We've launched a new website dedicated to the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre (including Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool). Click to visit.

Aquadome website launched

We've launched a new website dedicated to the Lakes Entrance Aquadome (including Orbost Outdoor Pool). Click to visit.

My Council, My Community - out now!

The November/December issue of My Council, My Community is out now. Read it here

New opening hours start 3 January 2023

We will have new opening hours at our Corporate Centre, service centres and Bairnsdale Library starting Tuesday 3 January 2023.

Community RAT Program

We are supporting a Department of Health program to offer free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to vulnerable Victorians.

Our services guide

Our services guide provides a snapshot of our services and programs.

New BARC website

We've launched a new website dedicated to the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre (including Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool). Click to visit.

Aquadome website launched

We've launched a new website dedicated to the Lakes Entrance Aquadome (including Orbost Outdoor Pool). Click to visit.

Have Your Say

Provide your thoughts, feelings and ideas on a range of Council projects and activities.

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Housing and Settlement Strategy - Discussion Paper

Our community is continually changing. Population growth, an ageing population, risks from natural hazards and changes to our economy present challenges and opportunities. It is estimated that East Gippsland will require an additional 5,600 dwellings by 2041.

Rural Land Use Strategy - Final Draft

The Rural Land Use Strategy creates a planning vision and framework that seeks to support agriculture and rural industries, promote opportunities in rural tourism, and recognise and protect important environmental, cultural and landscape values.

Draft East Gippsland Culture and Creativity Strategy

The draft East Gippsland Culture and Creativity Strategy is now available to view and open for feedback.

News and Notices

Browse current Council News and Notices.

Don’t overstay in your sleigh

You can help the planet this Christmas

Young people future-proofing bushfire-hit regions

Council planning officer scoops major award

Talent on show as Youth Art Prize winners announced

Record numbers celebrate early opening at Orbost pool

Intention to lease land - Day Ave Omeo

New opening hours start 3 January 2023

Road closure notification - Wairewa Road, Bills Creek

Intention to lease land and buildings - Princes Highway Lakes Entrance

Road renaming proposal – Hollands Road to Hollonds Road, Swifts Creek

Flood mitigation works - Bills Creek, Wairewa Road

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