Cardinia Shire’s new council declared
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to welcome our newly elected Councillors for the next council term 2024-2028.
The results of Cardinia Shire’s local government elections were officially declared by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) today.
The 9 successful candidates per ward are as follows:
- Beacon Hills Ward: Brett Owen
- Bunyip Ward: Alanna Pomeroy
- Central Ward: Collin Ross
- Henty Ward: Liz Roberts
- Officer Ward: Samantha-Jane Potter
- Pakenham Hills Ward: Jack Kowarzik
- Ranges Ward: David Nickell
- Toomuc Ward: Casey Thomsen
- Westernport Ward: Trudi Paton
To view the full results of the Cardinia Shire Council election please visit the Victorian Electoral Commission website:
https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/2024-local-council-elections/cardinia-shire-council/results
Revitalisation of Jim Parkes Reserve – Souter Street, Beaconsfield
Featuring a new playground, open space, gathering areas, landscaping and a new shelter, the reserve in Souter Street, Beaconsfield is now available for families to enjoy.
The Jim Parkes Reserve revitalisation is supported and funded by Council and the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.
The upgrade provides additional opportunities for recreation, relaxation and play and bringing the community together.
The upgraded park will be officially opened early next year. I encourage residents to check it out!
For more information on Jim Parkes Reserve, please visit https://www.creating.cardinia.vic.gov.au/jim-parkes-beaconsfield
Naming of the new road bridge – Station Street, Beaconsfield
The Station Street Beaconsfield Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) is a state project that is constructing a road bridge over the level crossing between Kenilworth Avenue and Beaconsfield Avenue. The project is now undertaking community consultation, requesting feedback on the naming of the new road bridge.
The LXRP project team has worked with Geographic Naming Victoria (GNV) and Beaconsfield Progress Association (BPA) to consult and gather eligible proposed names to consider for the Beaconsfield LXRP Road naming consultation, as well as seeking the relevant family, consent an important requirement according to GNV’s road naming rules.
LXRP have received endorsed names by GNV and are compliant with the road naming rules as well as receiving relevant family consent as such have gone out to consultation with the community for feedback on Engage Victoria which has all the details.
Feedback closes on 15 December 2024 and I would encourage residents to provide feedback to the project at:
https://www.engage.vic.gov.au/lxrp-station-streets-beaconsfield-and-officer
Inviting nominations for local heroes to be commemorated in future place naming in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire locals are encouraged to call upon extraordinary individuals who have left a notable legacy within the community and nominate them in the Victorian Government’s Name a Place Campaign.
Over the next three years, the Victorian Government seeks to name over 6,000 new places in the State with the names of people who helped make our communities thriving places.
The Name a Place Campaign spotlights local heroes by commemorating them when place naming new streets, parks, community facilities and buildings.
When considering a nomination, an application should include a short biography on the nominee, information on their connections to a certain area, why they are being nominated and documentation of support from the nominee’s next of kin or family members.
Council encourages Cardinia locals to get behind the campaign and shine a light on many locals deserving
of recognition within the shire.
There are many notable individuals who have left meaningful legacies withing our community, and these are the kinds of individuals who have helped make Cardinia Shire the vibrant place it is today. Through public nominations we can learn about these individuals and honour their contributions in future place naming opportunities.
Nominations made on behalf of Cardinia Shire community members will be collated by Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) and provided to Council to store in a name bank to be considered for future use within the municipality.
Nominations for the Name a Place Campaign are open until 16 December 2024.
To learn more about the Name a Place Campaign and submit a nomination please visit the Engage Victoria website at:
https://www.engage.vic.gov.au/name-a-place
Council invites expressions of interest for local business exhibitors
We’re putting a call out for Cardinia businesses to register their interest to exhibit at the upcoming Jobs and Skills Showcase.
The 2025 Jobs and Skills Showcase will be held on Wednesday 26 March at the Cardinia Cultural Centre and will provide an opportunity for local job seekers to connect with local businesses.
Attendees will gain free career advice and can take part in workshops designed to help enhance skills to support them as they enter the job market.
Exhibitors will have a platform to showcase their business offerings, promote their job vacancies and network with attendees.
This expression of interest to exhibit is open to all local businesses from a variety of industries who have current job vacancies or pathways available.
The cost to exhibit is $30. To submit an expression of interest please visit Cardinia Business website https://www.creating.cardinia.vic.gov.au/cardinia-business
Restoration works – Berwick Views Estate – Coronel Wetlands Boardwalks
As part of council’s Bridge Renewal Program, council have replaced sections of the existing timber boardwalk along the wetland area and upgraded the path near Fieldstone Boulevard and Beaconsfield-Emerald Road.
Works included:
- removal existing timber structure
- piling work
- installation of new structure with decking
- installation of bump rail along
The footpath network in the wetlands area previously consisted of timber boardwalks and concrete pathways, and to ensure community safety and access, it was important that the boardwalk was replaced and updated.
The works on the Rotunda and associated boardwalk abutting Sanctuary Way continue.
Jingle all the way to the FREE Christmas cardboard drop-off event!
Cardinia Shire residents are invited to drop off their excess cardboard and wrapping paper at the FREE Christmas cardboard drop-off event.
Hosted by Cardinia Shire Council, all cardboard and wrapping paper dropped off will be recycled, providing a sustainable solution for excess cardboard during the festive season.
Held at Future Recycling Transfer Station in Pakenham, the event accepts unlimited residential loads of cardboard (clean and dry) and paper only.
Dates and times:
- Friday 27 Dec, 8am – 4pm
- Saturday 28 Dec, 8am – 2:30pm
- Monday 30 Dec, 8am – 4pm
- Thursday 9 Jan, 8am – 4pm
- Friday 10 Jan, 8am – 4pm
- Saturday 11 Jan, 8am – 2:30pm
Residents must present photo ID as proof of residence within Cardinia Shire to access the free service.
Residents can also take advantage of the free e-waste (any item that has a battery, cord or plug, and is at the end of its useful life) and battery disposal options available at this local transfer station all year round.
For more information, visit https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/dropoff
Merry Christmas
On behalf of Cardinia Shire Council, I would like to wish all residents a very Merry Christmas and a safe 2025. Take care.
Cr Brett Owen
Cardinia Shire Office, Beacon Hills Ward
Mobile: 0418 993 370
Office: 1300 787 624
Email: b.owen@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au
P.O. Box 7, Pakenham 3810
