This Week at Council - Monday, 26 October 2020

This Week at Council - Monday, 26 October 2020 Community Announcements/Latest News Major projects – update Work to upgrade more than 951 streetlights to energy efficient LED technology will start throughout the Yass Valley this week. Yass Valley Way reconstruction is on track and progressing. Heavy patching/shoulder grading around the Local Government Area (LGA) for resealing will continue until December. Project tenders for 3 timber bridges (two on Burrinjuck Road and one on Garry Owen Road) and Nanima Road rehabilitation (stage 1) will go to Council for approval next week. Works have started to replace the culvert on Grand Junction Road. Yass Public School traffic investigations have commenced. Preliminary investigations are occurring throughout the LGA for upcoming road rehabilitation. Road closures due to rain

*As of Monday, 26 October at 2.30pm

Low level crossing in Yass. Booths Crossing – Yass River Road. October Council meeting - Wednesday, 28 October at 4pm 

The community is invited to watch the live streaming on YouTube rather than attend in person. Cut and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchCRE_yFCl1qnlwxlE8jig

For the agenda: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/council-meetings/agendas-and-minutes/

New online swimming portal

The swimming season at Yass and Binalong Pools will kick off on Saturday, 31 October 2020 and will run until Friday, 26 March 2021. The pools are open every day during this period except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

This year, patrons will be able to purchase season ticket passes and enrol in swimming lesson programs and aqua aerobics classes via Council’s new online portal, which can be found on Council’s website or by following this link – https://yassvalleycouncil.gymmasteronline.com/portal/login    Payment is required in full when enrolling and pre-booking of classes will be required. Bookings will not be restricted and participants will be able to register for more than one session at a time.

The COVID-19 health pandemic has seen the NSW Government introduce Public Health Orders across the State in an effort to limit the risk of community transmission of the virus. The orders require the implementation of a COVID-19 Safety Plan as prescribed by NSW Health.

Details on Council’s COVID-19 Safety Plan, including the measures that will be in place at Yass and Binalong pools this summer, can be found on Council’s website: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/news/article/922

Murrumbateman School site announced

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell and Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman have announced the site for the planned new primary school in Murrumbateman. The site is located on 2 Fairley Street, a 1.5-hectare site in the centre of Murrumbateman with dual road frontage.

Yass Valley Mayor Rowena Abbey said Council has been eagerly awaiting the selection of a site for a primary school in Murrumbateman since the announcement of funding in 2018.

"This announcement is a significant milestone and welcome news for the Murrumbateman community – particularly young families. Council looks forward to closely working with the Department of Education to progress the design and construction of the primary school to ensure we get the right outcome for the Murrumbateman community - now and into the future."

The Murrumbateman community is invited to learn more about plans for their new primary school, with a drop-in Community Engagement Hub open, next week.

The Community Engagement Hub will be located on 2 Fairley Street, and locals will have the opportunity to meet members of the School Infrastructure NSW team to learn more about the plans, the building process and to ask questions. Registration is required to ensure current social distancing measures are followed. The Community Engagement Hub will be open during select times on the following days:

Wednesday 28 October: 8:30am to 11:30am & 1:30pm to 4:30pm Wednesday 4 November: 9:30am to 12:00pm & 1:30pm to 6:00pm Thursday 5 November: 8:30am to 11:30am & 1:30pm to 4:00pm

To register your attendance at a session, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-information-hub-new-primary-school-in-murrumbateman-goulburn-tickets-124510561441

Prepare your properties

Exceptional winter and spring rain has resulted in greater than normal growth of grass around the Yass Valley.

Like everyone on their mowers at the moment, Council crews are busy trying to keep up the mowing schedule on Council maintained land so that the growth remains under control.

Long grass poses multiple hazards, including somewhere for snakes to hide and a bushfire threat when the grass begins to dry out over summer.

Residents should start preparing their properties – both rural and residential – for the bushfire season. This includes:

Keeping lawns short and gardens well maintained. Cutting back trees and shrubs overhanging buildings. Cleaning up fallen leaves, twigs, and debris around the property. For more information, please visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ Works schedule

Unsealed roads program – maintenance grading (weather permitting) for 26 October to 30 October:

Doctors Flat Road - in progress. Gums Lane - completed. Long Rail Gully Road - in progress. Black Range Road - completed. Woolgarlo Road - in progress. Dicks Creek Road - in progress. Tallagandra Lane - starts 27/10/20. Pavement repairs along Lachlan Valley Way (MR56) adjacent to the intersection of the Hume Highway are programmed to commence on Monday, 2 November, weather permitting. 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: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/

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: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/883

Tenders

There are no tenders, quotes or 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: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/employment/positions-vacant/

Manager Roads Delivery Closing: 5pm Monday, 2 November 2020. Reporting to the Director Infrastructure & Assets, this position has budget and leadership responsibility for a section of Council that provides the planning and delivery of maintenance and capital works across Council’s significant roads and drainage asset portfolio. For more information: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/employment/positions-vacant/

Coordinator Waste Services Closing: 5pm Monday, 2 November 2020. Provide effective coordination and guidance on the provision of services and the maintenance and construction of waste assets within the Council area. For more information: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/employment/positions-vacant/   

26 October 2020

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