This Week at Council - Monday, 1 November

This Week at Council - Monday, 1 November

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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 – 1-5 November (weather permitting)

Fifeshire Road - completed Tallagandra Lane - completed Woolgarlo Road - completed Waterview Road - completed Sutton Grange Road - completed Patmores Road - completed Euralie Road - completed Wades Road - completed Boambolo Road – in progress Glenroy Road – in progress Bendenine Road – in progress

Works schedule – gravel re-sheeting program – 1-5 November

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 Learn to Ride Facility at Miles Franklin Park is now completed. The fences will remain in place over the next few weeks to allow the grass seed sown around the site time to establish. Completion of the Gundaroo Recreation Ground amenities building upgrade has been pushed back by a few weeks due to a delayed delivery. Murrumbateman Winery Trail – earthworks are underway for the Crisps Lane and McIntosh Circuit section of the pathway. The last section of concrete pathway on Hercules Street is now completed. Nanima Road stage two – works are continuing on site. Shingle Hill Way bridge replacement – contractors are currently undertaking earthworks and commencing construction of the abutment piling platforms. Illalong Road – the road is now sealed. Final works should be completed within the week. Morton Avenue – work is continuing on site. Cusack Place – work is now underway on site and should be completed by mid-December. Heavy patching is well underway and will be ongoing over the next few months. Resealing works will commence soon. Survey and design work is underway for the Mulligans Flat Road safety upgrade. Fixing Local Roads stage two road rehabilitations – Yass River Road, the first of four roads, is now underway. Safety around Schools projects – Yass Public School design work is underway. Contractors have been appointed for the Berinba Public School connectivity upgrades and Sutton Public School refuge projects. A contractor has been appointed to undertake upgrades on the Joe O’Connor Park carpark (works to be undertaken in December). The line marking contract RFQ is live on Tenderlink. Preliminary works to commence on Back Creek Road over the next few weeks. Murrumbateman Road Safety upgrades – a contractor has been appointed, more information to come.

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.

Draft Yass Valley Housing Issues Paper Closing: 5:00 pm Friday, 3 December The paper will inform the upcoming Yass Valley Settlement Strategy review and advocacy to the NSW Government.

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

Development Applications

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.

DA210230 – 6 Leake Street, Bowning Closing date: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 10 November Storage shed.

DA210239 – 291 Bushs Lane, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5:00 pm Thursday, 11 November Erection of a shed for storage and other activities associated with the existing winemaking operation.

DA210256 – 6 Rattenbury Close, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5:00 pm Thursday, 11 November Construction of a swimming pool, shade structure and decking.

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.

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

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