This Week at Council - Monday, 7 December 2020

This Week at Council - Monday, 7 December 2020 Community Announcements/Latest News Works schedule

Unsealed roads program – maintenance grading (weather permitting) for 7 - 11 December 2020:

Laverstock Road - in progress. Glenrock Road - in progress. Nottingham Road - completed. Micalong Close - completed. Wee Jasper Road - in progress. Major projects update Yass Valley Way Rehabilitation – to be completed by the second week of December. Nanima Road Stage 1 – preliminary work will begin onsite before Christmas, with the main works to commence early January 2021. These stage 1 works will be undertaken near the Barton Highway intersection and conclude approximately 5kms along Nanima Road. The works will include road widening, road rehabilitation, culvert works, tree trimming and line marking. Nanima Road Stage 2 – the design is almost complete and tender documents are being prepared. Three timber bridges replacement program – the design is underway with works to start on the ground early in 2021 Winery Trail – Council has received the final design and is currently preparing tender documents. Shingle Hill Way – the design process is still underway. Fixing Local Roads Resealing and Heavy Patching – continuing throughout the LGA until early 2021 Wee Jasper Road Segment 68 – the tender is closed and an evaluation report and recommendation is going to the December Council meeting. Once approved, works can commence in early 2021. Fixing Local Roads - road rehabilitation – preliminary studies are almost complete and the first of the designs are underway. Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program – request for quotations to undertake work on footpaths in the LGA is closing soon and works will commence in early 2021. Tree removal in Walker Park

Council has engaged contractors to undertake the urgent removal of a tree in Walker Park on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. The tree must be removed to prevent disruption to the sewer service in the location.

Dogs for adoption

There are two dogs available for adoption at Yass Pound:

Blue Heeler - microchip number ‘900032002920025’ - female, desexed, 4 years old. Kelpie X – microchip number ‘9853010001720043’- male, desexed, 3 years old. Both dogs are friendly and are reported to be good with other animals and children. Please contact Customer Service on 6226 1477 for more information. Changes to Council services and operating hours during the festive season

Council’s Administration Office and Council Depot: Closed from midday on Christmas Eve, Thursday, 24 December 2020, (please note: cashier will close at 11.30am). Re-opening on Monday, 4 January 2021.

All Library services: Closed from midday on Thursday, 24 December 2020 and will re-open at 10am on Monday, 4 January 2021. The Mobile Library Service is still suspended due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in accordance with the NSW Public Health Order 2020. Yass & Binalong Swimming Pools: Closed Friday, 25 December (Christmas Day) & Saturday, 26 December (Boxing Day). Please note: The YVC Swimming Program will break for Christmas on Thursday 24 December, and only the 3.30pm training session will be held on this day. Training will resume on Monday, 4 January 2021.

Yass Valley Information Centre: Closed Friday, 25 December (Christmas Day). Open every other day.

Waste Transfer Stations: Closed from 4.30pm, Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve), all day Friday 25 December (Christmas Day) and all day Friday, 1 January 2020 (New Year’s Day). Open every other day.

Waste Collection: All waste collection services will remain as per usual except for waste collection services for Zones 1 and 2 (usually collected on a Friday) in Yass. These collections will instead take place on Thursday, 24 December 2020 (Christmas Eve).

Planning Inspections: Building and Associated Drainage Inspections will be carried out until close of business Friday, 18 December 2020 and will resume on Monday, 11 January 2021.

Development Applications: Development applications will be lodged up until close of business Friday, 18 December 2020. Complete applications received by Council after this time will be lodged upon our return on Monday, 4 January 2021. Our on call Duty officer will be available throughout the entire festive period should you have an urgent Council related matter. To contact the Duty Officer, please call Council on 6226 1477 and your call will be redirected to the after-hours mobile number. In the case of any emergency, please call 000.

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 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

Planning Proposal – 7 Iceton Place

Closing date: 5pm Monday, 21 December 2020. Council is in receipt of a Planning Proposal (PP.2020.03) seeking to amend Yass Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 by amending the minimum lot size of 7 Iceton Place, Yass.

Proposed lease – part road reserve adjacent to 60 Cork Street, Gundaroo

Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday, 29 December 2020. Under Section 154 of the Roads Act 1993, Council gives notice of its intention to consider a lease for a term of five years to the owner of 60 Cork Street, Gundaroo NSW for an area of road reserve adjacent to 60 Cork Street, Gundaroo NSW.

For more information: HERE 

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.

Casual Customer Service/Administrative Support Officer

Yass Valley Council is now accepting expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake casual work to provide administrative support and front-line customer service.

Supervisor Facilities Maintenance

Closing date: 4pm Monday, 4 January 2021. This role provides effective supervision and guidance on the maintenance and construction of existing facilities and the delivery of services within the Council area.

For more information: HERE 

Development Applications DA200233 - 485 Gooda Creek Road, Murrumbateman

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 8 December 2020 Four (4) Lot Subdivision.

DA200239 - 440 Greenwood Road, Yass River

Closing date: 5pm Thursday, 10 December 2020 Tourist and visitor accommodation.

DA200240 - Reddall Street, Yass

Closing date: 5pm Monday, 14 December 2020 Construction of a dwelling-house.

For more information: HERE

15 December 2020

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