Yass Tribune Mayoral Column - May 2019

Yass Tribune Mayoral Column - May 2019

At the May meeting Council adopted our Operational Plan for the 2019/2020 financial year, which will see a new wave of projects start rolling out across Yass Valley from July. Before we look ahead I wanted to take this opportunity to look back on some of the projects we have achieved in the current financial year.

Replaced the Binalong Recreation Ground amenities building and commenced construction on the new Sutton amenities building. Conducted four sustainability workshops and a school education program to help reduce household waste going to landfill. Resurfacing of level two of the Yass Netball Courts at Joe O’Connor Park, Yass. Adopted Yass Valley’s first Reconciliation Action Plan, developed in partnership with the local Aboriginal community. Large road rehabilitation projects on Gundaroo Road & Good Hope Road. Conducted works under the ‘Safety Around Schools’ Program in Sutton and Yass (Berinba Primary School). Walker Park and Murrumbateman Rec Ground lighting installation and upgrades nearing completion. Sealed the remaining 2.1km of Mulligans Flat Road and replaced the aged timber road bridge (project to be completed end of June). At the end of June Leake Street Bridge (Bowning) will be the first of 11 timber bridges to be replaced across Yass Valley. Construction commenced on the Yass to Murrumbateman Water Pipeline project, with this major infrastructure project to be completed in 2020/2021. 19 community groups and organisations assisted with over $60,000 in Council grant funding.

The above list is just a snap shot of some of the projects achieved in 2018/2019 and shows the diverse ways in which your Council is providing a service to the Yass Valley community.

Cr Rowena Abbey Yass Valley Mayor

3 June 2019

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