COUNCIL COLUMN - 2 August 2021

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC Western NSW Local Health District will host a free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on 10 and 11 August at the SRA Hall Condobolin. To support the vaccination program Council, at the July meeting agreed to waive the hall hire fee. Details on how to book will be released shortly.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS DEFERRED The NSW Government has deferred the NSW Local Government elections due to the escalating COVID-19 situation. The elections will now be held on Saturday, 4 December 2021. Current Councillors and Mayor will continue to hold civic office until 4 December 2021. Candidate nominations will open on Monday, 25 October 2021 and close on Wednesday, 3 November 2021. Prospective candidates can find more information at the Office of Local Government website at www.olg.nsw.gov.au.

NEXT ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL Wednesday, 25 August 2021 at the Condobolin Council Chambers commencing at 2:00pm.

EMPLOYMENT - Coordinator Children's Services - Applications close: Monday, 23 August 2021. Early Child Care Educator. Contact: Rachel Brook on 02 6895 2280.

ON EXHIBITION Draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocol – submissions close 13 August 2021. The draft protocol can be accessed at https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/council/public-exhibition.aspx

BREASTSCREEN VISIT Tottenham from 3 – 6 September. Book your appointment by calling 13 20 50 or visit book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au.

RATE INSTALMENT AND WATER ACCOUNTS The first rate instalment and fourth quarter water accounts have been issued with payment due 31 August 2021. Did you know you can now make your payments online? Go to: https://eservices.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/eservice/

ROADS The shire roads are causing some concern and without a doubt the recent wet weather has continued to impact the unsealed road network throughout the region. This has led to a number of roads being in substandard condition with several complaints and concerns received from property owners and road users. Maintenance grading work is currently being undertaken with six of the Council’s graders in operation however, progress is slow as many roads still have water laying in several places, which makes road work problematic. Should residents have a specific road hazard or road condition concern, please contact Council on (02) 6895 1900 or email [email protected]

Works in progress:

- SR 124 Crown Camp Road – gravel resheeting.

- SR1347 Albert Road – grade water rolled.

- Maitland Street Condobolin – remains closed, construction nearing completion.

- SR 1029 Tullibigeal Road – final stage of construction prior to sealing.

IN PROGRESS

- Liberty Park Lake Cargelligo Stage 3 underground irrigation system – zone one nearing completion.

- Gum Bend Lake amenities building - slab poured, steel structure complete and roof panels and brickwork in progress.

- Burcher Museum relocation - floors completed and footpath construction underway.

- Removal of dead and dangerous trees continues in Tottenham and Lake Cargelligo.

- Lake Cargelligo Recreation Ground - footings installed and fabrication of shade sail and poles in progress.

- Lake Cargelligo Bridge Street drainage reconstruction – sealing has been delayed until weather conditions improve.

- Council Administration Building solar carport project - footings to be installed this week.

- Rehoming of four dogs.

- Lake Cargelligo Swimming Pool Amenities - Building is now at lock up stage. Internal fit out works have commenced.

CLAIM THE DATE – FREE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS Thursday, 7 October - Lake Cargelligo (6:00pm-7:00pm) at the Lake Cargelligo Bowling Club.

Friday, 8 October – Condobolin (7:00am-9:00am) at the Lachlan Shire Council Committee Room (Webinar access will be available for people across the shire to join the workshop)

CENSUS NIGHT National Census night - 10 August. Census data assists the government to understand the needs of communities and plan programs and services like health, education and transport. For more information

Visit: www.census.abs.gov.au