CEO Greg Box has been delegated authority to accept and execute loan quotation and documentation relating to the shire's loan from Treasury, which now totals $12.574 million.
Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL)
Bass Coast Shire Council has been notified by the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL) that it is facing serious financial difficulties after recently discovering an historic staff underpayment issue.
The not-for-profit organisation has been an integral part of the fabric of Bass Coast for decades and it provides essential services for many vulnerable members of our community, including emergency food relief. Demand for their services, largely delivered by community volunteers, has risen during the cost-of-living crisis.
Finding a solution to this issue is a priority for Council to ensure vulnerable members of our community continue to be supported. Council has already held urgent discussions with PICAL management and local Bass Coast MP Jordan Crugnale who has briefed the State Government. We will explore all options to ensure these important and much needed services continue to be delivered.
PICAL management has confirmed to Council that it will continue to provide services while these talks continue.
Council currently provides a discounted lease arrangement to PICAL at Warley Avenue, Cowes and Blue Gum Reserve. Council has this year provided grants to help PICAL better service the community by funding the purchase four accessible gardens beds to grow food to be distributed to the community, a new cash register system, training and small facility upgrades.
