Council Community Development Grants for Erica and Rawson

Two local committees were among the successful applicants for Baw Baw Shires 20/21 Community Development Grants. Only 35 of the 52 applications submitted were successful. The Erica Community Facilities Committee of Management received $3641 for Garden and Personal Safety equipment. Based in Rawson, the Erica and District Historical Society was awarded $2739 for Archival Storage…

Invite to review Baw Baw’s renewed Road Management Plan

Courtesy Baw Baw Shire Community invited to review renewed Road Management Plan Published on 25 March 2021 Council’s Draft Road Management Plan is available for community feedback over the next month. The Draft Road Management Plan 2021 provides a framework for keeping Council’s roads and footpaths well maintained and meeting the needs of the community….

Princes Highway closed

The Melbourne-bound lanes of the Princes Highway are closed between Longwarry and Bunyip, due to a serious collision near Abeckett Road. Please detour via Sand Road through Longwarry and use Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Road to return to the freeway. Please be mindful of local traffic and obey the speed limit when passing through towns along…

Rawson on WIN tonight

From Cr Leaney I was interviewed this morning by Jack Morgan of WIN News Gippsland about the new skatepark, hit-up wall, half basketball court and long vehicle parking being built in Rawson. This exciting project is transforming an unused carpark into a vibrant community space in the Baw Baw Shire Council for locals and visitors…