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February 2023 Update

21 February 2023

The planned redevelopment of the Bill Lawry Oval pavilion in Northcote has been postponed and will now be considered as part of the 2023/2024 budget consultation.

Construction has been postponed due to a combination of rising inflation and construction costs, interest rate rises and the continuing impact of rate capping.

Council will still start works within the next few months to ensure the bluestone retaining wall on Westgarth Street is made safe. This means the community can expect the traffic management and footpath closures currently in place to remain for a few more months. We continue to apologise for the inconvenience.

We remain committed to the health and wellbeing of our community and will keep you updated as we plan for this project into the future.

Community engagement on the 2023/2024 draft budget is taking place from 6-26 February 2023 with a draft budget for 2023/2024 to be presented to Council for adoption in June 2023. Visit yoursay.darebin.vic.gov.au/budget2023-24 for information and to have your say.