Page 16 - Big Guide News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Council to investigate roundabout effectiveness, pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow Warrnambool City Council will investigate pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow in Warrambool’s city centre. “Over the coming weeks we will ask Warrnambool residents and visitors to the city about their experiences driving and walking in the city centre,” Warrnambool Mayor Cr Vicki Jellie said. “In particular we’re interested to see how the pedestrian priority roundabouts are performing. “We want to know how people feel about traffic in the city centre and we’ll also look at traffic engineering da...

MP calls for Independent investigation into suspected contamination at Port Fairy Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell is calling for an investigation independent of Government, into the suspected contamination of water at popular surf spot The Passage in Port Fairy. Ms Britnell said a full, independent and transparent investigation was essential and has written to the Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio asking her to launch just that. A Government Spokesperson, said the appropriate authorities are investigating the matter thoroughly. Last week the Department of Environment, Land,...

Free outdoor dining furniture on offer to community groups As hospitality venues get back to business after Coronavirus restrictions, the Corangamite Shire is donating its temporary picnic settings to community groups. In October last year Council received $250,000 from the State Government's Outdoor Dining Package to buy the settings and provide more socially distanced outdoor dining options. With the help of Men's Sheds across the Shire, more than 70 settings were built and placed in all towns across the Shire. Mayor Ruth Gstrein has invited not-for-profit community groups to now submit exp...

Lighthouse Theatre increases capacity meaning more seats for more shows Warrnambool's Lighthouse Theatre is increasing it's capacity, meaning more seats for previously sold out shows. Lighthouse Theatre Service Manager Xavier Dannock says he is excited the capacity has finally returned to normal levels. “Whilst the reduced capacity was generally workable, it did mean we were selling out quicker than normal and some people were missing out" he said. "We now have hundreds of extra tickets across our upcoming events, including shows such as Archie Roach, Bluey’s Big Play, Human Nature and Jo...

Safety upgrade set to commence for important Warrnambool roundabout The roundabout at the intersection of Banyan Street, Merri Street and Pertobe Road in Warrnambool, is in line for safety upgrades to make it safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The project is funded via the Federal Government’s Blackspot Program and the Warrnambool City Council. Warrnambool Mayor Vicki Jellie said that the works would help improve traffic safety at the gateway to Warrnambool’s foreshore. “The pavement at the intersection is due to be replaced, and we have taken the opportunity to apply for Fe...