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The $836 671 contract for construction of the long awaited asphalt path between Erica and Rawson has been awarded to Ace Earthmoving P/L The trail was identified as a priority in Baw Baw Shire’s Paths and Trails Strategy Completion is expected by December 2021. Cr Michael Leaney commented that local residents and visitors had wanted…
Kindergarten open days are happening next week! It’s time to start getting your sweethearts enrolled for 2022. Baw Baw Shire Council has great kinders, including some in small and remote areas like Erica. It’s open for you to check out on Tuesday 11 May from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Enquiries to 5624 2540 or kinder@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
More than 60 local residents received the 2021 Influenza vaccination at the Rawson Community Health Centre’s ‘drive though’ session on 28 April. The Erica SES had opened their garage doors to make that very convenient ‘sit in your car’ arrangement possible. No further sessions are planned for Rawson, so if you missed out, talk to…
COVID jabs are now available to everybody in the 50+ age group. As at Monday 3 May the nearest public facility to Erica and Rawson is at the Traralgon Racecourse, 66-110 McNairn Road, Traralgon East VIC 3844. Open 9am to 4pm, Mo to Fri. Bookings only, no walk-ins accepted. Book by calling the Victoria Coronavirus…
The Erica and District Historical Society Inc has formed a new editorial team to continue publication of the Thomson Times. Future issues will have a larger A4 page size and include Historical Society content. There will be six issues per year, with distribution of the next planned for mid May. Content from community members is…
Baw Baw Shire Council has moved to accept the revised tender submitted by Ace Earthmoving Pty Ltd (ABN 43 105 360 692) for Tender 2020029: Erica to Rawson Trail for the total sum of $836,671.70 (excluding GST); and Reallocate $51,810 of projected savings from the McCarthy Court Upgrade Project that is also funded under the…
Drive through service! More than 60 local residents received the 2021 Influenza vaccination at the Rawson Community Health Centre’s ‘drive though’ session today. The Erica SES had opened their garage doors to make that very convenient arrangement possible. No further sessions are planned for Rawson, so if you missed out, talk to your Doctor or…
Boola – Warhead – W31 Trk planned burn at 8.2km SE of Rawson will be ignited within 10 days if conditions are suitable. More info: https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au
The Dandenong Motorcycle Club (DMCC) & Wonthaggi MX track are hosting the 2021 Baw Baw Erica Enduro on Saturday 1st May throughout the forests of Erica and Rawson. The Enduro is a one-day Trail Bike event utilising forest tracks and roads as transport sections and surrounding private properties for timed tests. You must get in…
