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This Week at Council - Monday, 14 September Community Announcements/Latest News

Routine Spring weed spraying During the Spring months, Council crews will be out and about undertaking routine spraying of weeds on road verges, and in our open spaces, including parks, sports fields and gardens. Signs will be posted in open spaces, where possible, to notify residents that the spraying has taken place. Any questions or concerns, please contact Council on 6226 1477.  Please note: this is in addition to, and separate from, Council's road reserve priority weed spraying program, which will also be undertaken in the coming months and further information will be provided at the time. For a proposed list of sealed road shoulder spraying: HERE

Yass Valley Council, together with Roadworx, will commence upgrade works on Yass Valley Way from today (Monday, 14 September 2020). The first portion of works is to remove overhanging trees from the work area. This will take approximately one to two weeks (weather permitting) to complete and delays to residents should be minimal. The next portion of works will be rehabilitation of the roadway and final sealing. This work will take approximately six to seven weeks (weather permitting) to complete. As the work progresses along Yass Valley Way, there will be some impacts on residents as the roadway will be unsuitable for traffic at certain times. Of course, all attempts to keep disruptions and delays to a minimum will be taken, while safety and access for all road users will be top priority. To ensure the safety of road users, signage and safety cones and bollards will be installed along the work site to ensure visibility at night. We thank you for your patience during this time. If you have any questions regarding the works, please contact the Roadworx office on (02) 4224 0222 or Yass Valley Council Customer Service on (02) 6226 1477.

Heavy patching Heavy patching will be undertaken around the LGA from 16 September – 31 October. Heavy patching is used when large sections of the road are badly damaged or deformed. The remaining surface is removed and the pavement gravel is pulverised by road reclaimer machinery. Then a binder is added for strength, the pavement is watered and re-compacted before a surface seal of either asphalt or sprayed seal is applied. Roads where works will be are undertaken for the duration are as follows:

Wargeila Road Gooroomon Ponds Road Brooklands Road Southwell Road Wallaroo Road Oakey Creek Road East Tallagandra Lane Dog Trap Road Coolalie Road Black Range Road Cooks Hill Road Shearsby Crescent Yass River Road Merriman Drive Plunket Street Meehan Street Pritchett Street Rossi Street Grand Junction Road Pollux Street Orion Street Mount Street Gundaroo Road Sutton Road Murrumbateman Road

Grading and works schedule Unsealed Road Program - maintenance grading - for the period 14 September – 18 September is as follows:

Glengarry Road - in progress Cherryvale Road - in progress Crossleys Road - in progress Fifeshire Road - completed Bendenine Road - in progress Bendenine Stock Route Road - completed Patmore's Road - in progress Yass River Road - in progress Back Creek Road - start on 15.09.2020 Glenroy Road - in progress Fairy Hole Road - start on 15.09.2020 Dog Trap Road - in progress

The dates will be revised to reflect any changes to the program, brought about by unexpected delays caused by weather, additional works required, machinery breakdowns and the like. The grading and works schedule for the week ahead is posted on our website each Monday morning. You can find it HERE

Get Ready Weekend Yass Valley Council is encouraging families, friends and neighbours to use the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Get Ready Weekend (19-20 September 2020) to prepare for bushfire season and start a broader conversation about being aware of and prepared for all hazards. “The 2019/20 bushfire season was the most devastating bushfire season in our State’s history. It was a stark reminder of the danger of fire. It was also a reminder of the importance of being prepared and having a plan,” Yass Valley Mayor, Rowena Abbey said. “In the lead up to our next fire season - with the previous one in the not so distant past and the impacts still being felt across NSW - communities are understandably keen to know more about getting ready.” To support early planning and preparation, NSW RFS will once again host their annual Get Ready Weekend on 19-20 September, in person and online. Please follow your local RFS brigade’s Facebook page for information as it becomes available. You can also visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information.

BCT Snow Gum Woodland and Grassland Conservation Tender - landholder information sessions Interested in receiving funding for conservation? The Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is opening its Snow Gum Woodlands and Grasslands conservation tender in September, allowing eligible landholders to apply to receive annual payments for managing a piece of their land for conservation.  For more information: HERE 

 

Public Consultation

Submissions welcome for Civic Precinct: In February 2020, Council endorsed a wish list of projects and resolved to undertake planning and design work so the projects would be ‘shovel ready’ in the event of grant funding opportunities. One of these projects is a Civic Precinct, which would include a new library, community rooms and exhibition spaces, long term Government tenants and the retention of Crago's Mill among other elements. Council is keen to understand if the elements for inclusion in the Civic Precinct meet community needs and expectations. Community members are invited to make a submission on the proposed location and scope of works. To read more and to make a submission: HERE

Tenders

Tender 10014861 - Construction of Wellington Rd Sewage Pumping Station, Rising Main & Gravity Main Description: Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of the Wellington Rd SPS, rising main and gravity main. The works under this contract involve the construction of a sewage pumping station, an outdoor switch board, twin rising mains and connection to the existing sewer system. Closing: Tuesday, 22 September 2020 at 9.30am. For more information: HERE

Tender – Review of Heavy Haulage Contribution Methodologies Description: Yass Valley Council is seeking quotations for a review of calculations of Heavy Haulage contribution methods across local government in NSW, review of a draft plan prepared in 2018, and review of issues raised in five (5) submissions from Yass Valley residents. Closing: 25 September 2020 at 5pm. For more information: HERE 

Tender YVC/ASS/05.2020 - YVC Timber Bridge Replacements, D&C 3 x Concrete Bridges Council, through a successful application for the February 2019 round of Community Development Grants program, are preparing to replace the three existing timber road bridges with reinforced concrete structures. Closing: Tuesday, 6 October, 2020 at 2pm. For more information: HERE

Tender - YVC/ASS/07.2020 - Nanima Road Reconstruction Stage 1 - Ch 0-5km Council, through a combination of funding via a successful application for the December 2018 round of the Fixing Country Roads Grants program and internal funding, are preparing to rehabilitate Nanima Road in two stages, stage one being the rehabilitation and widening of the first 5kms. Closing: Thursday, 8 October 2020 at 2pm. For more information: HERE 

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14 September 2020

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