This Week at Council - Monday, 25 October

This Week at Council - Monday, 25 October

Community Announcements/Latest News

NSW Local Government Elections 2021

Expressions of interest are now open to work at the elections in December.

Working at an election is a great way to earn money, learn new skills and deliver democracy by helping people to have their say.

There are positions available during the election period and on election day itself.

More information, including position descriptions, pay rates, and the link to apply, can be found on the NSW Electoral Commission's website.

Works schedule – unsealed road program – 25-29 October (weather permitting)

Fifeshire Road – in progress Tallagandra Lane – in progress Woolgarlo Road - in progress Waterview Road - scheduled Sutton Grange Road - scheduled Cavan Road - scheduled Graces Flat Road - completed

Works schedule – gravel re-sheeting program – 25-29 October

Black Range Road - completed Dog Trap Road - completed Connells Lane - completed Gums Lane - completed Long Rail Gully Road - completed Dicks Creek Road - completed Back Creek Road - completed Yass River Road - completed Tallagandra Road - completed Casey Close - completed Spring Range Road - completed Old Gap Road - completed Lucernvale Road - completed Coolalie Road - in progress

Works progress

The Gundaroo Recreation Ground amenities building upgrade is on track to be completed by the end of October. Murrumbateman Winery Trail – earthworks are underway for the Crisps Lane and McIntosh Circuit section of the pathway. The last section of the concrete pathway on Hercules Street is now completed. Nanima Road stage two – works are continuing on site. 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 on site. Cusack Place – work has commenced on site. Heavy patching has now commenced and will continue over the next few months. Resealing works will commence at the end of October. Survey and design work is underway for some of our Blackspot and Safer Roads projects. 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

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.

DA210237 - 8 Parklands Avenue, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 3 November Erection of a one-bedroom, secondary dwelling.

DA210246 - 1494 Marked Tree Road, Gundaroo Closing date: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 3 November Two-lot subdivision.

DA210252 - 7 Harrow Lane, Yass Closing date: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 3 November Storage shed.

DA210242 - 14 McCarthy Road, Wallaroo Closing date: 5:00 pm Thursday, 4 November Filling of an existing dam, including the importation of 2500 cubic metres of material.

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/

4 2021

Back to News