After more than two decades of advocacy, the Deledio Recreation Reserve new pavilion project has moved a step closer.
The request for tender for the design and construction of the new modular multi-use pavilion is now publicly advertised with submissions due 23 December, 2025.
Council has worked alongside the Deledio Pavilion Reference Group to develop the concept design for the facility and advocate for the funding required to make the project a reality.
Together, $1.5 million from the Federal Government and $1 million from the Victorian Government has been secured – with Council to contribute a further $500,000.
The new pavilion will feature modern change rooms; kitchen and community hospitality facilities; undercover social and viewing areas; first aid facilities; and sustainable design elements, including rainwater harvesting and solar power.
The start date for detailed design and construction will be confirmed following the awarding of the contract. Construction is expected in the second half of 2026.
Tender information is included at the bottom of this page.
DOGS NOW WELCOME IN CBD
Visitors to our CBD can now enjoy their visit alongside their four-legged companions, thanks to the recent adoption of our new General Local Law 2025.
Under the previous local law, dogs were not permitted in the CBD.
Every 10 years, under the Local Government Act, Council is required to review its local law. Last year, as part of this review process, 200 residents shared their feedback with us. We heard loud and clear that the community wanted the clause removed from the 2015 law that prohibited dogs in our main retail precinct. Tourists and our Visitor Centre team had also raised the issue.
Dog owners are reminded to keep their pets under control at all times and to clean up after them.
COOL SPACES
Three locations in Maryborough will operate as Cool Spaces this summer, providing the community with safe, comfortable places to retreat on days of extreme heat.
Cool Spaces are being set up around the world, including in country towns and capital cities in Australia, to provide retreats for people in extreme heat.
The following air-conditioned locations have signed up to be Cool Spaces:
- Mill House Neighbourhood House
- Maryborough Paramount Theatre
- Maryborough Regional Library
For more info visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/coolspacelocations
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The December Ordinary Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 17 December at 6pm.
The meeting will be held in the upstairs Council Chamber at the Maryborough Town Hall on the corner of Clarendon and Neill streets.
The meeting is open to the community to attend and will also be livestreamed to our website at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
AUSTRALIA DAY MEDALLIONS/BOOKS
As part of our free, family-friendly Australia Day 2026 event in Maryborough, medallions will be presented to all of our new babies born during 2025 and kinder books will be presented to all three and four-year-old children starting kindergarten in 2026.
You can register for these free gifts by visiting: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDay2026
All residents are invited to the event, which will be held at the Station Domain on Monday 26 January 2026 from 8.30am.
The festivities include a free breakfast, fun children's activities, a Citizenship Ceremony to welcome residents becoming Australian Citizens and the presentation of the books and medallions.
POSITIONS VACANT
Ready for your next career move? Explore our current job vacancies and apply today.
Visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/careers
TENDERS
Tender documents can be downloaded from Vendor Panel, accessible at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders
VP490644 |
Deledio Reserve New Modular Pavilion Project - Design and Construct |
Closing 2pm Tuesday 23 December 2025 |
G25/06-12 |
Supply of Air Conditioning – Maintenance and Installation |
Closing 2pm Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
G25-26-16 |
Provision of Public Lighting Contestable Works – Various Sites, Maryborough |
Closing 2pm Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
