Council News 11 September 2019

Council News 11 September 2019

COUNCIL NEWS 11 SEPTEMBER 2019

The big news of the week was the confirmation from the Hon Michael McCormack MP that he had received advice from the Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management, the Hon David Littleproud MP that the projects put forward by Council under the Drought Communities Program (DCP) have been approved. This is great news for the Weddin Shire.

The projects that have received funding are listed below:

Project Description

Ccl funds

Greenethorpe Memorial Hall upgrades

$50,648.55

Weddin Mountain Muster – Stable project

$81,769.09

Taylor Park toilets – disabled toilet

$200,000

Grenfell Showground – 6 portable grand stands

$30,000

Netball courts upgrade

$113,045.50

Grenfell Country Club – Upgrade tennis courts

$80,806.91

Caragabal Memorial Hall upgrades

$52,355.50

Quandialla Memorial Hall upgrades

$59,000.82

Grenfell Preschool and Long Day Care – Green Space Project

$31,146.64

Grenfell Rugby Club – Replace light poles

$44,740.00

Grenfell Soccer Club – Club House building extension

$40,000

Bembrick Oval Watering System

$82,463.59

Quandialla Water - Highflow Standpipe

$52,011.70

Grenfell Water – Standpipe

$52,011.70

Caragabal Village water security – repairs to water supply

$30,000

Total

$1,000,000

The funding is intended to provide short-term support by boosting local employment and procurement, and addressing social and community needs during this devastating drought.  

Residents are reminded that Round Three of the NSW Government’s SCCF is now open and will provide an additional $100 million for community projects in regional NSW.

In 2019 there will be an increased focus on young people aged 12-24 and a broader scope of eligible projects including programs as well as local infrastructure.  Funding will be allocated to projects that clearly demonstrate community support for projects and align with the program objectives. The funding available for projects in the Weddin Shire is $766,618.

The Program Guidelines are available with other information and resources on the SCCF website: www.nsw.gov.au/strongercountrycommunities.

Applications close 5pm Friday 27 September, 2019 with successful projects expected to be announced from January 2020. 

Nominations are now open for the NSW Children's Week 2019 Awards.

The awards are designed to recognise the achievements and contributions of children and young people as well as the adults who make positive impacts on the lives of children and young people. Children, young people and adults can nominate an individual, group, service or project that falls within the below award categories.

Children and young people award categories (Nominees must be children and young people under the age of 18)

Community Art Award: For those who inspire through art including painting, drawing, digital art, photography, performance, dance and music. Bravery Award: For those who demonstrate a single act or ongoing acts of courage, strength or determination. Act of Kindness Award: For those who have or continue to offer acts of kindness by helping and supporting those around them. Giving Back to the Community Award: For those who give up their time for their community through volunteering, programs and every day behaviours. Environmental Award: For those who help support the environment through a range of acts, decisions and initiatives. Newly Arrived Migrant or Refugee Award: For those who have made a positive contribution to their local community, region or state. Voice Award: For those who use their voice to bring change, inform others, and raise awareness.

Adult award categories (Nominees must be adults over the age of 18)

Inspiring Mentor Award: A person or group who supports, encourages and guides children and young people. Foster Parent/Guardian Award: A person who is committed to helping the lives of children and young people in out of home care. Teacher Award: A teacher who continues to improve the lives of children and young people and helps them reach their goals.

A winner will be chosen for each award category (10 winners in total) and they will receive a $200 gift voucher at a special Children’s Week event. Award winners will be notified in mid-October and details for the Children’s Week event will be provided.

Nominations for awards close on Sunday 6 October 2019. For more information and to submit a nomination visit https://www.nswchildrensweek.org.au.

The 143rd Grenfell Show was held on Friday 30th August and Saturday 31st August 2019 and was an outstanding success.  A very big crowd attended over the two days enjoying the many activities on offer in exceptional weather.  The spectacular fireworks on Friday night were certainly a very popular highlight and were enjoyed by the crowd. The Grenfell Show is a major event on our calendar each year and Council certainly appreciate the many hours of preparation and planning that was undertaken by the committees in organising the event.  

Congratulations to Grenfell Show President Courtney Taylor and Ladies Show Auxiliary President Joan Eppelstun and their respective committees for the excellent manner in which the show was held.

The new exhibition at the Grenfell Art Gallery is the ‘Our Wardrobe: Bringing Characters to Life for 60 years’ Presented by the Grenfell Dramatic Society. The exhibition will be on display from 11 September to 20th October, 2019.  Following the exhibition opening at 7pm on the 11th September, the Dramatic Society will be holding Radio Plays ‘The Maltese Falcon’ & ‘Easy Aces’. Tickets $10 (include tea/coffee) – Available from CJ Andersons.

The Grenfell Dramatic Society is excited to showcase their wardrobe’s most beautiful vintage clothing, along with the production costumes that have brought their characters to life over the 60 years the Society has been active. Take a walk down memory lane and wander through the years in both fashion and their local theatrical productions. The society began in 1957 performing drama plays before holding the first large musical production “Salad Days” in 1968.  After the success of the first production, the wardrobe expanded rapidly with the inception of a “Wardrobe Committee”.

The Art Gallery is open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm & Sunday 10am -2pm.

The next movie to be screened at the Grenfell Cinema will be ‘Rocket Man’ on Saturday 21 September, 2019 at 8pm. Please see the adjacent advertisement for further details. 

Finally a reminder that the Caragabal Sheep Races will be held this Saturday 14 September, 2019 and are a family friendly fun day out! It's a six race program with gates opening at 11.30am and the first race at 12.30pm.

Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for school aged children (under 5's are free). Why not bid on a sheep, try your luck in the $2 sweeps held prior to each race, or decorate your own sheep...there are great prizes for winners! The Caragabal Sheep Races are a great local family event celebrating our rural heritage.

Dates to Note

Friday 20 September 2019 - Recycling Collection (Grenfell East)

Monday 23 September 2019 - Recycling Collection (Grenfell West)

Street Stalls

Friday 13 – Weddin Community Native Nursery

WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL

POSITIONS VACANT

Council is inviting applications from motivated and enthusiastic persons to fill the positions of:

Truck Driver Trainee Biosecurity Officer.

Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Further information and job descriptions can be obtained by contacting Katherine or Maegan during business hours on (02) 6343 1212, email or visit Council’s website at www.weddin.nsw.gov.au

Applications for the positions close 4 pm Friday 20 September, 2019 and should be forwarded to the undersigned.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979

DA 25/2019

Council has received an Application for a new Industrial Building over LOT: 71 DP: 1148241 Grafton Street GRENFELL 2810.

Inspection:      The application DA 25/2019 for New Industrial Building may be viewed between the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00 pm from 26 August 2019 and 18 September 2019 at the Council’s Office, Camp Street, Grenfell.

Submissions:   Any person may make a submission in writing to the Consent Authority within the advertised period.  Submissions objecting to the development are required to specify the grounds for objection.

Written submissions are to be received at Council by 4.00 pm on 18 September 2019.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979

DA 31/2019

Council has received an Application for Additions to existing Shed and a Garaport/Verandah over LOT: 1351 DP: 754578 5021 Henry Lawson Way GRENFELL 2810.

Inspection:      The application DA 31/2019 for Addition to existing Shed and a Garaport/Verandah may be viewed between the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00 pm from 6 September 2019 and 25 September 2019 at the Council’s Office, Camp Street, Grenfell.

Submissions:   Any person may make a submission in writing to the Consent Authority within the advertised period.  Submissions objecting to the development are required to specify the grounds for objection.

Written submissions are to be received at Council by 4.00 pm on 25 September 2019.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979

DA 32/2019

Council has received an Application for a Shed (119.18m2) over LOT: E DP: 336388 11 Rose Street GRENFELL 2810.

Inspection:      The application DA 32/2019 for Shed may be viewed between the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00 pm from 6 September 2019 and 20 September 2019 at the Council’s Office, Camp Street, Grenfell.

Submissions:   Any person may make a submission in writing to the Consent Authority within the advertised period.  Submissions objecting to the development are required to specify the grounds for objection.

Written submissions are to be received at Council by 4.00 pm on 20 September 2019

September Movie

Come and enjoy Rocket Man.

Free entry. Booking of seats is preferred.

FOGL will be running a candy bar.

No hot food or alcohol allowed.

Bring your own bean bag or cushion for comfort. Chairs are provided. Session

Saturday 21 September - 7.45pm for an 8pm start

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GRENFELL                                                                                       LACHLAN GIBSON

                                                                                                          ACTING GENERAL MANAGER