October meeting briefs

October 28, 2021

Draft Water Supply Strategy to go on display

The Draft Gunnedah Water Supply Strategy is now on public exhibition for 28 days.

Gunnedah Shire Council engaged consultants Hunter H2O to undertake a water network servicing strategy for the Gunnedah water supply system, looking at the existing and future performance of the water system.

The review takes into account an expected increase in water demand from residential and industrial growth. The strategy will help plan for the community’s needs for the years ahead.

The strategy can be viewed here or at Council’s administration building in Elgin Street. Submissions close Tuesday, November 23.

Council seeks input on Draft Road Closure Policy

Gunnedah Shire Council’s Draft Road Closure Policy is being publicly exhibited for community input.

The policy aims to set forward a clear process for the permanent closure of roads that complies with the Roads Act 1993.

The strategy can be viewed here or at Council’s administration building in Elgin Street.

New policy to assist in medical professionals housing support

Gunnedah Shire Council has drafted a Medical Professionals Accommodation Support policy to help with housing for health care providers.

The policy allows council-owned properties to be leased to established medical practices who can sub-lease them to incoming medical professionals. Also included in the policy is the ability for Council to authorise a subsidy for a period of up to 12 months for medical professionals who rent externally because they can’t find accommodation through medical practices.

The policy has been drafted to ensure housing is not a barrier to attracting medical professionals to the Shire.

The strategy can be viewed here or at Council’s administration building in Elgin Street.

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