Tip vouchers a possibility

By Lachlan Ellis

A motion by a Moorabool Shire Councillor to investigate the provision of two annual transfer station vouchers for ratepayers has been approved 4 votes to 3.

Cr Rod Ward moved the motion at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 1 December.

The idea was previously rejected at a Council meeting on 3 April 2019, but Cr Ward argued it would decrease illegal dumping and save ratepayers money.

“I’ve asked the CEO to prepare a report on the possible provision of two transfer station vouchers with each general rates notice, commencing in 2022/2023. This is driven by my concern about illegal dumping of rubbish in our beautiful Shire, I think it’ll lead to an increase in resident satisfaction,” Cr Ward said.

“I think it’ll also lead to potential financial savings for residents, as the cost per tenement would be, if my figures are correct, significantly lower than the current gate charge for a heaped trailer.”

Cr Ward’s motion was seconded by Cr Dudzik, who spoke in support of the motion.

“Council has previously considered tip vouchers, and there was considerable support in the past from the community and Councillors for tip vouchers. It has been brought to Council previously, and it missed out by one vote,” she said.

“We have a new Council, and I think it’s important for us to vote on this issue, because I think you will find that issuing tip vouchers…there’s a large portion of our community that will support this, and it may help prevent some of the illegal dumping.”

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