This Week at Council - Monday, 25 January 2021
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Where: Coronation Park, Yass. When: Tuesday, 26 January 2021. Time: Breakfast from 7.30am with award ceremony starting at 8am. Rotary will again be cooking up a stellar BBQ Breakfast followed by the Citizenship Ceremony and Australia Day Awards. The event will be held in line with the NSW Public Health Order at the time and any updates or changes to the event will be provided on Council’s Facebook Page. A livestream of the citizenship and awards ceremony will be provided for residents who wish to watch from home. You can view: HERE
Australia Day ambassador – Ethan ButsonEthan Butson – a 25-year-old scientific inventor who aims to develop innovative solutions to medical and scientific problems to aid humanity – has been announced at the Yass Valley’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2021. Having completing his Advanced Science degree, majoring in both Physics and Chemistry, and Masters in Medical Physics at the University of Sydney, Ethan is currently working towards accreditation in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics and his career in cancer treatment. Ethan has worked in the field of disability support and was a finalist for the 2015 NSW Young Australian of the Year. He is a cofounding partner in Scilutions Pty Ltd, a company providing Scientific Solutions to improve the life quality and life safety of those in need. “I’m delighted to be making the trip to Yass for Australia Day and I look forward to celebrating with the community with breakfast in the park,” Ethan said.
Major projects update Local and Regional Road Heavy Patching is still underway and should be finalised by the end of the month. Resealing is also underway and should be completed by March. Works on the RMS State roads will be starting in early February. Nanima Road rehabilitation works are underway and will continue for the next few months as they move along the 5km stretch. Garry Owen Bridge – the existing timber bridge has been removed and works will continue on site in preparation for the new structure. Yass Valley Way – final remediation works to be completed from 27-29 January. Wee Jasper Road/Good Hope Road Intersection rehabilitation – preliminary works will commence onsite with road works to commence in early February. What to do if your water is discolouredSome households in Yass have experienced recent discolouration of water caused by prevailing warm weather and the dislodgement of sediments attached to the pipe wall through increased water flow/usage. The issue is related to the sediment attached to the water main that is dislodged due to high water flow, which mainly occurred along the trunk water main from the Water Treatment Plant to the reservoir. The water that is coming out of the water treatment plant is clear and safe. Sporadic incidents are expected along the trunk water main (250 cast iron main from the 1960s) while the hot temperatures prevail. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and flush the system to assist with moving the discoloured water through the pipes.
If discoloration occurs, run the tap nearest to the meter for several minutes to clear the water. If discoloration persists, please send a customer service request via: Email [email protected] Submit a customer service request form via our website: HERE Phone 6226 1477. All discoloured water complaints received will be attended to by Council water staff. To flush the mains, a street address is required. Works schedule – 25 January to 29 January Moorbys Lane - completed. Wargeila Road - completed. Davis Lane - in progress. Mountain Creek Road - completed. Horseshoe Road - in progress. Spring Range Road - in progress. Public Consultation Submissions welcome for Civic PrecinctIn 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. To read more and to make a submission, please visit: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/news/article/856
Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for DA200049 - Isabel Drive, MurrumbatemanCouncil is exhibiting a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement with Next Level 18 Pty Ltd for the dedication of open space for public purpose associated with the following development: Development Consent: DA200049 Land Description: proposed lot 201 in subdivision of Lot 1 DP 1257138, Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman The Voluntary Planning Agreement will be on public exhibition from 21 December 2020 until 8 February 2021. If you wish to make a submission in relation to the proposal, these will be received up until 5pm on 8 February 2021.
For more: HERE
Positions Vacant Casual Lifeguard/Pool AttendantYass 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.
Revenue OfficerClosing: 5pm on Monday, 1 February 2021. This position assists the Senior Revenue Officer with Council's rating operations and manage the issuing of water consumption accounts. For more information: HERE
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.
Tender - YVC-IA-17-2020 - Nanima Road – Stage 2 Road Reconstruction – Seg 5-13.7kmCouncil is now calling tenders for Stage 2 rehabilitation and safety improvement works on Nanima Road Seg 5 – 13.7km (Murrumbateman Road). The scope of works will include shoulder widening, vegetation removal, culvert extensions, safety barrier installation, and design and construction of a new bridge over Jeir Creek. Council, through a combination of funding through Fixing Local Roads and Council revenue are preparing to continue with the second stage of these works. Closing: 2pm on February 1, 2021.
For more information: HERE
Development ApplicationsDA200270 - 56 McIntosh Circuit, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 26 January 2021. 12m x 24m storage shed within 20 m. of the eastern boundary.
DA2000278 - 132 Old Gap Road, Manton Closing date: 5.00pm Monday, 1 February 2021 Two dwelling houses, on-site sewage management facility and rainwater tank.
DA200277 - 927 Marked Tree Road, Gundaroo Closing date: 5.00pm Monday 1 February 2021 Two (2) lot subdivision.
DA210003 - 70 Laidlaw Street, Yass Closing date: 5.00pm Tuesday 2 February 2021 Day Spa.
For more information: HERE
25 January 2021
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