Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF)

The Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) will come into effect on 1 July . Council is legislated to collect this levy on behalf of the Victorian Government through the annual rates notice. Find out more >

Emerald Lake Precinct

A popular green space on the edge of the city, Emerald Lake Park and Nobelius Heritage Park form Emerald Lake Precinct. It is home to significant trees and heritage landscapes with beautiful gardens, exotic ornamental trees, lakes and bushland. Locals head there for a walk, play or a picnic, visitors come to ride Puffing Billy or join an outdoor celebration.

Emerald Lake Park - a park for all seasons video