This Week at Council - Monday, 19 October 2020

This Week at Council - Monday, 19 October 2020 Community Announcements/Latest News Dangerous tree removal – Isabel Drive

A dangerous tree on Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman, near the corner of Dog Trap Road, will need to be removed by contractors on Monday, 2 November 2020. Short delays may be experienced in the area.

Weeds Awareness

Paterson’s Curse and Capeweed have been prolific this year due to easing drought conditions. Biocontrol agents have also been rather ineffective as their numbers have depleted over the past few years due to the drought conditions. With the return of favourable seasonal conditions, the biocontrol agent populations are expected to increase along with the the effectiveness of control. 

Paterson’s Curse - with its purple flowers, Paterson’s curse is one of the most easily identifiable weeds of pastures, roadsides and disturbed land in the Yass Valley. It is poisonous to stock with prolonged grazing leading to liver damage. Paterson’s curse is particularly toxic to horses. Paterson’s Curse is no longer classified as a priority weed within the South East Regional LLS area, and as such, Yass Valley Council’s Weed Inspectors are unable to issue control notices under the Biosecurity Act 2015. It is only considered as a priority weed in the Hunter LLS Region due to the localised concentration of the Stockhorse and Thoroughbred industries. A number of effective herbicide control options are available, and residents are encouraged to seek professional agronomic advice on treatments that best suit their requirements. Cape Weed - The distinctive yellow daisy-like flowers make it standout and it is a common sight across the Local Government Area. Capeweed is a prolific seeding plant, capable of producing up to 4,000 seeds per plant and can quickly dominate paddocks and garden lawns. Chemical control is very effective on capeweed when applied pre-flowering but quickly becomes less effective once flowering commences with treatment at flowering focusing on plant suppression and restricting fertile seed setting. Capeweed can be poisonous to stock if digested in high quantities. For more information and advice on identification and control, please visit the Local Land Services, Yass Valley Council Biosecurity Weeds Officer or your local agronomist. Registrations now open for Garage Sale Trail

Taking part in Garage Sale Trail makes garage sales easy. It’s free to register and you will be supplied sale tips, good vibes and a printable kit of price tags, posters and letterbox slips to help you spread the word and get involved online or in your neighbourhood. Plus you’ll be backed by a national, state and local media campaign promoting your sale as part of the wider event. Make money. Save money. Register now at https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/

Heavy Patching continues

Heavy patching will be undertaken around the LGA until the end of December. The date has been extended due to delays caused by rain.

Works schedule

Unsealed roads program – maintenance grading (weather permitting) for 19 October to 23 October:

Doctors Flat Road - in progress. Gums Lane - in progress. Hearnes Road – completed. Common Road – completed. Black Range Road - in progress. Turtons Road – completed. Woolgarlo Road - start 26/10/20. Dicks Creek Road - in progress. Tallagandra Lane - start 26/10/20. 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, please visit: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/news/article/856

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:

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 of the site from RU4 Primary Production Small Lots with a minimum lot size of 16ha to R5 Large Lot Residential with a minimum lot size of 2ha and subsequent 9 lot subdivision including removal of underground diesel storage tank. Closing date: 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:

Tenders

There are no tenders, quotes and expressions of interest at the moment.

Positions Vacant 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.

19 October 2020

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