This Week at Council - Monday, 28 September 2020
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Councillor Rowena Abbey re-elected as Yass Valley Mayor Cr Rowena Abbey will continue her eight year tenure as Mayor for another 12 months following the NSW Government’s decision to postpone council elections until September 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cr Nathan Furry was re-elected as Deputy Mayor.
LED upgrade Work to upgrade more than 951 streetlights to energy efficient technology will begin this week as part of a major energy efficiency project that will save hundreds of thousands in electricity bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The switch to LED technology will see a 185.2 MWh per year reduction in power use, delivering savings of approximately $59,000 each year in maintenance and electricity costs. LED streetlights consuming around 17 watts each will replace existing high-energy lights consuming between 50 and 100 watts. Council is investing approximately $462,000 to complete the bulk upgrade, with the costs expected to be recouped within a period of 7.14 years.
Registrations now open for Garage Sale Trail Registrations are open for Garage Sale Trail and this year, it’s the recovery edition dedicated to helping you make or save some money. It will be one gigantic weekend of money-making, planet-saving fun happening here in Yass Valley, across Australia and online on Saturday, 21 November and Sunday, 22 November 2020. Host a sale and make some money from your unwanted stuff, or shop the trail and find a bargain. Register now HERE.
Road reserve weed spraying trial Consideration will be given within the 2021/2022 Operational Plan for annual funding for a Priority Weeds Spraying Program, estimated at $150,000. This follows the success of the priority weeds spraying trial that was completed on Council’s linear road reserve network from April - July 2020. Council also resolved to collaborate on weed management through the advocacy of the Canberra Joint Region Organisation and to seek support for additional funding.
Rural Fire Service declares start of Bushfire Danger Period 1 October is the official start of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) for 2020 and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents in the Goulburn Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan and Yass Valley Council areas to prepare for the fire season now. Residents should prepare their property by removing flammable materials from their yards, clearing gutters of leaves, checking hoses and, where appropriate, conducting hazard reduction activities. Residents are reminded that during the BFDP, Fire Permits are required and can be obtained from your local fire station. Residents must also notify neighbouring land owners and their local fire authority 24 hours prior to burning.
Grading and works schedule Unsealed Road Program - maintenance grading - for the period 28 September – 2 October is as follows:
Glengarry Road - in progress. Sykes Road - start on 29.09.2020. Lagoons Road – completed. Arabins Lane – completed. Rogerson Road – completed. Armours Road – completed. Grogans Road – completed. Russell Street – completed. Back Creek Road – completed. Black Range Road - in progress. Wades Road – completed. Coolalie Road - in progress. Dog Trap Road – completed. Yeumburra Road – completed. Esdale Road – completed. Cavan Road - in progress. Public ConsultationSubmissions 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.
Draft 2020 Strategic Plan – Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds At the September 2020 meeting, Council resolved for the Draft 2020 Strategic Plan -Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds to undergo public consultation. Murrumbateman Recreation Ground is a multi-use facility located along the Barton Highway within the main township of Murrumbateman. The facility is approximately 45 hectares in size and includes an equestrian precinct, sporting field, tennis courts, playground, community hall, amenities building, public toilets and passive open space areas. The purpose of the Draft Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds strategic plan is to provide Yass Valley Council and the community with a direction for structured development of the Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds as well as meeting the legislative requirements of the Local Government Act 1993. Closing: 5pm Friday, 30 October 2020. For more information: HERE.
Planning Proposal PP.2020.02 and Development Application DA200053 - 80 Murrumbateman Road, Murrumbateman Council has received the planning proposal and subsequent development application: Applicant Name: Miss M Ziemski. Property Description: Lot 10 DP 1218866, 80 Murrumbateman Road, Murrumbateman. Description of Proposal: Rezoning (RU4 16ha to R5 2ha) of the subject land and subsequent 9 lot subdivision including removal of underground diesel storage tank. Closing: If you wish to make a submission in relation to the proposed development, these will be received up until 5pm Monday, 2 November 2020. More information: HERE.
TendersTender 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.
Ford Street Wastewater Pumping Station Electrical and Telemetry Upgrade - RFT - 10034281 Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for electrical and telemetry upgrade works at the Ford Street Wastewater Pump Station, Yass. Closing: Tuesday, 13 October 2020 at 9.30am. 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.
Positions VacantDirector of Infrastructure & Assets Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 6 October 2020. For more information: HERE.
Casual Lifeguard/Pool Attendant Yass Valley Council is now accepting expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake casual work at our Yass and Binalong swimming pools during the 2020/2021 pool season. We also encourage junior applicants looking to gain experience working at a public swimming pool to apply. For more information: HERE.
Development ApplicationsDA200171 - 42 Bellevale Road, Yass Closing date: 5pm Wednesday, 30 September 2020. Bulk earthworks and the construction of an on-site detention basin/dam.
Planning Proposal PP.2020.02 and Development Application DA200053 - 80 Murrumbateman Road, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5pm Monday, 2 November 2020. Rezoning (RU4 16ha to R5 2ha) of the subject land and subsequent 9 lot subdivision including removal of underground diesel storage tank.
For more information: HERE.
28 September 2020
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