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 >

Cardinia Shire Council

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Building a Better Cardinia

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July school holidays 2025

Cardinia Shire Council will host a variety of free and low cost activities for young people throughout the July school holidays from 5 to 20 July 2025.

Expressions of Interest open for lease opportunity

We’re seeking future tenants for Emerald Lake Park Precinct’s ‘display building’, formerly occupied by the Model Railway operator. Find out more here!

What you need to know about the State Government's Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF)

Recycling Drive and Drop event

Drop off your e-waste, polystyrene, soft plastics, textiles and excess cardboard for FREE!

Help shape the future use of Council property at 1 Halford Street, Upper Beaconsfield

Share your thoughts and have your say on Creating Cardinia until 5pm, Tuesday 8 July!

Shape our future waste services!

Have your say on the future of waste services in Cardinia Shire, including household bins frequency, the proposed glass only service, hard waste collection and green waste drop-off events.

Pakenham Golf Course update

Council continues to investigate its options for the future use of the Pakenham Golf Course.

Green waste drop-off events

Drop-off your green waste for FREE!

2025 Tree Planting Program Underway

Council contractors have started planting over 750 trees in nature strips and parks throughout the shire

Major projects, upgrades and disruptions

Find out more about the projects underway around the shire

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