The Working for Victoria Outdoor Crew working hard in Towong Shire

In August 2020, Towong Shire Council was successful in its application to take part in the Working for Victoria scheme, keeping more Victorians employed during COVID-19.

Under Working for Victoria, the Council provided jobs for unemployed people – whether they lost their jobs due to the impacts of COVID-19 or have been without work for a longer period of time.

The State Government initiative made way for 18 new six-month fixed term roles at Towong Shire Council. Seven of those roles were Outdoor Crew and have included an Outdoor Team Leader, Crew Leader plus Outdoor Parks and Gardens crew members.

Since coming on board, the Working for Victoria Outdoor Crew have been busy on a number of projects, including planting over 300 trees in Bethanga as part of the Bethanga Streetscape Project, restoring picnic tables and seating along the Tallangatta Foreshore and cleaning up the Corryong Saleyards.

Mayor Wortmann thanked the Working for Victoria Outdoor Crew for their important work within our community.

“The Working for Victoria Outdoor Crew are integral in helping us bring larger projects like the Bethanga Streetscape Tree Planting to life, as well as ongoing maintenance to improve the amenities of our beautiful Shire.”

“I want to personally thank the team for their ongoing contributions, helping us make Towong Shire such a great place to live” he said.

If you see the team out and about, don't forget to give them a wave!