This Week at Council - 22 December 2020
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Nanima Road Rehabilitation Divall’s Earthmoving have commenced preliminary works onsite over the last week. The works being undertaken include clearing and grubbing of the roadside, in preparation for the pavement works. The main works will commence in the New Year with the team expected to be back on site by Monday, 4 January 2021.
Heavy Patching The heavy patching and resealing of our local roads is continuing throughout the LGA this week before finishing up for the Christmas break. Works will resume in January and it is hoped that this year’s program will be completed by early March 2021.
Works schedule Unsealed roads program – maintenance grading (weather permitting) for 21 December to 24 December:
Crossleys Road resheeting - in progress Glenrock Road - in progress Wee Jasper Road - in progress3 Bridges Project Complete Civil is currently finalising the detailed designs for each of the three bridges with Garryowen Road Bridge the first to be replaced. Works are expected to start on Garryowen Road Bridge on 11 January, 2021. The road will be closed for the duration of these works however access to all properties will remain, the detour route during the road closure period will be via Cattle Street. It is expected that the works will be completed in Binalong by March – weather dependant. Works will also commence on the Burrinjuck Road Bridges during this time – at this stage works are planned to commence onsite at Bridge 1 after the end of the school holidays and Bridge 2, toward the end of February 2021.
O’Connor Park Roadworks Repairs to the road damaged by recent flooding will commence at Joe O’Connor Park on 6 January, 2021. The main gates going into O’Connor Park will be closed each morning and then opened each afternoon while construction works are being undertaken.
Council Street Parade There was a huge turnout for last Thursday’s Christmas parade in conjunction with the Yass Valley Business Chamber’s Late Night Shopping Event. A big thank you to everyone who helped make it possible, including the Business Chamber, Yass Valley Spin Foundation, Lions Club, Rotary, council staff and our local emergency services. A true display of community spirit after a challenging year. Congratulations to all involved!
School holiday intensive swimming lessons January swimming lessons are now available to book at Yass and Binalong Pools!
Yass – 3 blocks available (5 days, 1 session per day)
Intensive Week 1: 4-8 January 2021 Intensive Week 2: 11-15 January 2021 Intensive Week 3: 18-22 January 2021Binalong – 1 block available (5 days, 1 session per day)
Intensive Week 1: 11-15 January 2021.Changes to Council services and operating hours during the festive season
Council’s Administration Office and Council Depot: Closed from midday on Christmas Eve & reopening on Monday, 4 January 2021. Library: Closed from midday on Christmas Eve & reopening on Monday, 4 January 2021. Yass & Binalong Swimming Pools: Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day. Yass Valley Information Centre: Closed Christmas Day. Waste Transfer Stations: Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day. Waste Collection: Zones 1 and 2 (usually collected on a Friday) in Yass will instead take place on Christmas Eve. Our on call 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.Mayor’s Christmas message
Well, what a year it has been. We rang in 2020 through a thick haze of smoke, surrounded by a circle of devastating and deadly bushfires in our state. No sooner had we recovered from that shock, and our world was hit by the COVID-19 health pandemic that brought with it massive shut downs and government restrictions in an effort to keep the most vulnerable in our society safe. The drought was finally broken but with the welcome rain, came flooding and extensive damage to our infrastructure and roads in the Yass Valley. The worst of times always brings out the best in people, however, and I was proud and humbled to see the local community come together to support one another through these challenging times. There is still a journey ahead of us and we are facing another outbreak of COVID-19 in our state ahead of Christmas. We will get through this, as we have before, and we will do it together.
On behalf of all councillors and council staff, I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and, above all, a happy, safe and healthy 2021.
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 Mill among other elements. Council is keen to understand if the elements for inclusion in the Civic Precinct meet community needs and expectations.
At its December 2020 Council meeting, Council resolved to ask the community for further feedback regarding the preferred location for the Civic Precinct. Submissions about the location are particularly sought for the continued use of Council’s current location in Comur Street, Yass, or, alternatively, another site that will meet Council and community needs in the long term.
Community members are invited to make a submission on the proposed location and scope of works.
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.
Positions VacantCasual 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 on 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
TendersTender: YVC-CC-01-2021 Architectural and Interior Design services - Civic Precinct Project Yass Valley Council (Council) invites tenders for Architectural and Interior Design Services for the Civic Precinct project. Closing: 2pm Friday, 22 January 2020.
Tender: YVC-CC-02-2021Multi-services Engineering – Civic Precinct Project Yass Valley Council (Council) invites tenders for Multi-Services Engineering (Electrical, ICT, Fire, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Audio Visual and Vertical Transportation) for the Civic Precinct project. Closing: 2pm Friday, 22 January 2020.
Tender: YVC-CC-03-2021 Civil and Structural Engineering – Civic Precinct Project Yass Valley Council (Council) invites tenders for Civil and Structural Engineering Services for the Civic Precinct project. Closing: 2pm Friday, 22 January 2020.
Tender: YVC-CC-04-2021 Quantity Surveying Services – Civic Precinct Project Yass Valley Council (Council) invites tenders for Quantity Surveying Services for the Civic Precinct project. Closing: 2pm Friday, 22 January 2020.
Tender - YVC-IA-16-2020 - Dog Trap Road Seg 7B & 8 Road Rehabilitation Yass Valley Council manages an extensive road network of over 1,200km throughout the Local Government Area (LGA). Dog Trap Road is a Local Road that is maintained by Council and links Yass and Murrumbateman, west of the Barton Highway. Council has identified Segment 7B and Segment 8 of Dog Trap Road for upgrade. This section of road is in poor condition and requires rehabilitation and widening to improve serviceability. Council plan to undertake the works in the 2020/21 financial year. The road rehabilitation area commences approximately 6.5km south of the Yass Valley Way intersection and continue for 1.57km towards Murrumbateman. Closing: 4pm local time on February 1, 2021.
For more information: HERE
Development ApplicationsDA200256 - 2504 Barton Highway, Springrange Closing date: 5pm Monday, 18 January 2021, Rural Industry (Winery), Cellar Door and Restaurant/Cafe (Staged).
DA200262 - 53 Victoria Street, Yass Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 19 January 2021 Garage.
DA200263 - 69 Dicks Creek Road, Nanima Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 19 January 2021. Storage shed outside the building envelope.
DA200245 - 612 Mountain Creek Road, Uriarra Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 19 January 2021. Six (6) lot subdivision.
DA200267 - 15 Gundaroo Terrace, Gundaroo Closing date: 5pm Thursday, 21 January 2021. Two (2) lot subdivision.
DA200264 - 833 Marked Tree Road, Gundaroo Closing date: 5pm Monday, 25 January 2021 Remove existing steel prefab structure and build a dwelling house.
For more information: HERE
22 December 2020
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