Council News - 28 April 2021
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Council is currently inviting applications for the following positions: -
Position
Salary
Closing Date
Customer Service Officer (Temporary up to 6 months)
Up to $904.30 per week
9.5% superannuation
Friday 7 May 2021
Trainee Biosecurity Officer (Limited duration appointment up to 2 years)
Up to $713.80 per week
9.5% superannuation
Friday 28 May 2021Further information and position descriptions detailing the selection criteria can be obtained from Council’s Employment webpage or by contacting Council’s Administration Office during business hours via Ph: (02) 6343 1212 or Email:
Applications will be received up until 5:00pm on the relevant closing date.
SERVICE NSW - DINE & DISCOVER VOUCHERS AND REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD HELPResidents are advised that representatives from Cowra Service NSW (SNSW) will be attending Grenfell on Friday 14 May 2021 from 10:00am to assist with Dine & Discover NSW vouchers as well as regional seniors travel cards.
This will afford residents the opportunity to apply for Dine & Discover NSW vouchers and/or regional seniors travel cards online with the assistance of dedicated SNSW staff.
ESSENTIAL ENERGY COMMUNITY CHOICES PROGRAM 2021Residents are advised that nominations for Essential Energy’s Community Choices program for 2021 are now open.
A total of $175,000 will be shared amongst eligible charities, registered not-for-profit groups and community groups across 20 zones in the Essential Energy network area, with funding of up to $2,500 per group. The amount of money received by each group is determined by how many community votes they receive via the online voting platform.
Further information is available online at https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/choices
Nominations will be received up until 5pm Monday 10 May 2021. Community voting will take place between 9am Tuesday 18 May 2021 and 5pm Monday 31 May 2021.
CHEMICAL CLEANOUTResidents are advised that Council, in collaboration with NetWaste will be holding a Household Chemical CleanOut Day for Weddin Shire on Tuesday 4 May 2021 from 10am until 1pm.
Residents are encouraged to clear out unwanted hazardous chemicals from around the home and correctly dispose of them for free at the Grenfell Waste Depot. The following will be accepted at the drop off point:
Only household quantities will be accepted (20L or 20kg, except for paint of which 100L will be accepted in 20L containers). Residents are asked to transport materials carefully and remain in their vehicles at the collection site.
Further information is available online at www.cleanout.com.au
NOTICE OF WORKSResidents are hereby advised that Council will be carrying out works in a number of locations as follows: -
Location
Details of works
Expected duration
Hunters Bridge over Tyagong Creek on Henry Lawson Way (Young Road)
Bridge remediation
26/04/2021 – 24/05/2021
SH17 (Newell Highway), Marsden
Repair of concrete pavement with asphalt
27/04/2021 – 29/04/2021
Henry Lawson Way (Young Road) - from Cemetery entrance towards Young for 2km
Reseal
27/04/2021 – 28/04/2021
Back Piney Range Road – 6km from intersection with Mid Western Highway
Culvert replacement
03/05/2021 – 30/06/2021
Existing Company Dam Amenities site
Construction works
03/05/2021 – 30/06/2021
Mary Gilmore Way – from 15km out of Grenfell towards Bimbi for 5km
Crack sealing
04/05/2021 – 07/05/2021
During these works residents can expect heavy machinery to be active and as such traffic control will be in place; travellers should allow for short delays and possible detours. Some noise and dust disturbance is expected due to the use of various plant and equipment onsite, however any impact to residents will be minimised where possible.
Please direct any queries or concerns to Council’s Engineering department during business hours Ph: (02) 6343 1212.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
APPROVED DEVELOPMENTS – APRIL 2021In accordance with Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, public notice is hereby given that Council, at its April 2021 meeting or by delegation has approved the following Development Applications; and are advertised for public information:
DA 4/2021
Applicant:
Mrs B A Stonestreet
Purpose:
Gas Bottle Refill
Property:
LOT: 789 DP: 1267735
16 Yorke Street
GREENETHORPE NSW 2809
DA 7/2021
Applicant:
Mr T J Dun
Purpose:
Shed
Property:
LOT: 1225 DP: 754578
1A Hilder Road
GRENFELL NSW 2810
DA 10/2021
Applicant:
Mr J W Barker
Purpose:
Change of Use – Coffee Shop & Nursery
Property:
LOT: 1 DP: 982040
LOT: Y DP: 375918
Main Street
GRENFELL NSW 2810
DA 13/2021
Applicant:
Andy’s Design and Drafting
Purpose:
Alterations & Additions to Dwelling
Property:
LOT: 105 DP: 1173339
284 Goodes Lane
GRENFELL NSW 2810
DA 14/2021
Applicant:
Weddin Shire Council
Purpose:
Signage
Property:
LOT: 11 SEC: 31 DP: 758473
West Street
GRENFELL NSW 2810
DA 15/2021
Applicant:
Mr R G Dixon
Purpose:
Swimming Pool & Deck
Property:
LOT: 1 SEC: G DP: 6279
14 Main Road
GREENETHORPE NSW 2809
DA 2/2021
Applicant:
Mr LP & Mrs L Devalk
Purpose:
Swimming Pool
Property:
LOT: 386 DP: 754578
5005 Henry Lawson Way
GRENFELL NSW 2810
Authorised by
PO Box 125
GRENFELL NSW 2810
GLENN CARROLL
GENERAL MANAGER