This Week at Council - Monday, 18 October

This Week at Council - Monday, 18 October

Community Announcements/Latest News

Have your say on the new Adventure Playspace at Riverbank Park

Yass Valley Council has been allocated $1,784,700 under the NSW Government’s Public Spaces Legacy Program to build an Adventure Playspace at Riverbank Park.

The funding is subject to planning acceleration targets, which Council is on track to meet.

Planning is therefore underway and the public is now invited to provide ideas and feedback on the concept designs.

Council has inspected playgrounds surrounding the local government area and engaged Group GSA to develop the two concept designs: ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ and ‘A Riverland Adventure’.

To view the designs and provide feedback, please visit: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/1326

Works schedule – unsealed road program – 18-22 October (weather permitting)

Fifeshire Road – in progress Graces Flat Road – in progress Tallagandra Lane – in progress

Works schedule – gravel re-sheeting program – 18-22 October

Old Gap Road – in progress Lucernvale Road – in progress Coolalie Road - scheduled

Works progress

The Gundaroo Recreation Ground amenities building upgrade is on track to be completed by the end of October. Murrumbateman Winery Trail – asphalt work has been undertaken on part of Murrumbateman Road and the earthworks for the concrete sections on Hercules Street and McIntosh Circuit have now commenced. This will be completed over the next few weeks. Nanima Road Stage Two – work has commenced. Shingle Hill Way bridge replacement – work is underway on site. The contractors are working off the road with no disruptions to motorists. Illalong Road – work is progressing well on site and should be completed in a couple of weeks. Morton Avenue – work has commenced. Cusack Place – work will commence this week. Heavy patching has now commenced and will continue over the next few months. Resealing works will commence in the coming weeks. Work will commence in a week or so on Yass River Road as part of our Fixing Local Roads stage two road rehabilitations.

Public Consultation

Have your say on the Adventure Playspace at Riverbank Park Closing: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 10 November Yass Valley Council has commenced planning to build a new Adventure Playspace at Riverbank Park and is inviting the public to provide feedback on the concept designs.

Re-establishment of Alcohol Free Zone Closing: 5:00 pm Friday, 12 November In accordance with Section 644(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, Yass Valley Council proposes to re-establish the Alcohol Free Zone that was previously in place in the main street area of Yass CBD.

For more information: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/

Development Applications

DA210158 – Yass River Road, Yass River Closing date: 5:00 pm Friday, 22 October Construction of a box culvert river crossing (Yass River).

DA210178 – 1225 Yass River Road, Yass River Closing date: 5:00 pm Friday, 22 October Upgrade of inter-allotment internal access road.

DA210223 – 5 Lincoln Avenue, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5:00 pm Monday, 25 October Installation of an above-ground removable swimming pool and fence.

DA210224 – 23 Gundaroo Terrace, Gundaroo Closing date: 5:00 pm Tuesday, 26 October House, solid fuel heater, on-site sewage management facility, rainwater tank and tree removal.

DA210232 – 838 Murrumbateman Road, Nanima Closing date: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 27 October House to create dual occupancy.

DA175279B – 37 Church Street, Yass Closing date: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 27 October Yass Montessori Pre-School.

DA210225 – 1348 Nanima Road, Nanima Closing date: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 27 October Construction of shed and importation of about 500 cubic metres of fill material.

DA210226 – 71 Laverstock Lane, Bango Closing date: 5:00 pm Thursday, 28 October Creation of a private burial site.

DA210228 – 838 Murrumbateman Road, Nanima Closing date: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 27 October Two-lot subdivision.

DA200049D – Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5:00 pm Friday, 29 October Modification to development consent.

For more information: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/development-applications/ Vacancies

Lifeguard (multiple) Closing: This position will remain open until we have fully staffed our pool for the 2021/22 season. The Lifeguard position provides supervision and swimming lessons to Yass Valley community members during the summer pool season. The position also maintains the pool facilities and provides emergency rescue, first aid support, and ensures a safe environment for clients, colleagues and members of the public.

ICT Support Officer Closing: 5:00 pm Monday, 25 October This position will provide information technology and communications support and advice to clients using Council’s information systems, computing and telecommunications equipment.

For more information: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/employment/positions-vacant/

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