Coronavirus community information

In the best interest of the safety and health of the Hobsons Bay community and in line with government Stage 3 Stay-at-Home requirements, Council will close all library branches from 6pm 8 July, Council’s Customer Service front counter from 2pm 8 July.

For the latest details on Coronavirus and current restrictions visit our website: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Coronavirus

Proposed Annual Budget 2020-21

Hobsons Bay City Council’s Proposed Annual Budget 2020-21 has been reshaped to support our community. You can view the Annual Proposed Budget 2020-21, read frequently asked questions, and have your say on the proposed budget until 5pm Friday 24 July 2020 through Participate Hobsons Bay.

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Environmentally Sustainable Design

Hobsons Bay's sustainable design standards

If you are planning a medium or large development you need to demonstrate best practice in each of our 10 key sustainable building categories.

Sustainable design requirements for planning applications

Read about Council's influence on environmentally sustainable design (ESD) and information on the Built Environment Sustainability Scoreboard (BESS) online tool.

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