This Week at Council - Monday, 28 March

This Week at Council - Monday, 28 March

Community Announcements/Latest News

Getting to school has never been safer in Yass Valley

Getting to school has never been safer in Yass Valley as work to improve crossings, parking and bus zones at many local schools gets underway.

Work to install a refuge in front of Sutton Public School was completed in January, while work to improve pathways and parking at Yass Public School and Berinba Public School is well underway.

Safety improvements at Gundaroo Public School and Mount Carmel School will begin during the April school holidays to minimise disruption to traffic.

To continue reading, please visit: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/news/article/1495

Works schedule – unsealed road program – 28 March-1 April (weather permitting)

Maintenance grading

Gundaroo town streets – completed Nottingham Road (part) – completed Sykes Road – in progress Dog Trap Road – in progress Wurungul Lane – scheduled

Gravel resheeting

Hardwicke Lane – in progress

Roadside drainage

Stadtmillers Lane – scheduled

Pavement failures

Yass town streets – in progress Atherfield carpark – completed Cooks Hill Road – completed Wee Jasper Road – completed Good Hope Road intersection – completed

Linemarking

Comur Street (carparks) – in progress

Works progress

Gundaroo amenities building – Council will be sealing the driveway into Gundaroo Recreation Ground between Monday, 28 March and Monday, 4 April. This may affect access to some of the amenities. Adventure Playspace at Riverbank Park – awaiting detailed design before proceeding to tender. Safety Around Schools - contractors will begin modifying the lanes on Laidlaw Street to create a dedicated bus lane for Yass Public School from 15 March. The road will remain open, however, there may be short delays. Contractors will begin levelling the entry to Yass Pool carpark from 1 April. The carpark will be closed for a few days. Skatepark and dog park users can alternatively park at Victoria Park. Works will begin on the Gundaroo Public School Safety upgrades from 4 April. Works are progressing well on the Grand Junction/Morton Avenue pathways project; work on the road has commenced and changed traffic conditions will be in place for several weeks. Work will begin on the next segment of Wee Jasper Road, near Gums Lane, on 28 March. The road will remain open, however, there may be short delays. Work will begin on Faulder Avenue from 4 April. A detour will be in place. Murrumbateman Winery Trail – earthworks are continuing along the final section of Murrumbateman Road. Nanima Road Stage Two – works are progressing well and continuing on-site. Shingle Hill Way bridge replacement – contractors are continuing with earthworks and casting works off site. Bango Bridge replacement – design work is underway; on-site work is due to commence in early 2022. Morton Avenue – work is continuing on site but has been delayed by unfavourable ground conditions. Safety upgrade works on Murrumbateman Road are underway. The Heavy Patching Program is going well; this will be wrapped up in a couple of months. Fixing Local Roads Stage 2 road rehabilitations – work on Walls Junction Road and Faulder Avenue is now underway. Preliminary investigation and design work is underway on Back Creek Road. The tender for the Mulligans Flat Road and Nanima Road safety upgrades has been awarded. Work will begin in the next few weeks. Tenders for arborist and tree removal services have been awarded to a panel.

Development Applications

DA220002 – Dog Trap Road, Boambolo Closing date: 5:00 pm Monday, 28 March Two-lot rural subdivision.

DA220004 – 34 Cadell Place, Yass Closing date: 5:00 pm Monday, 28 March Two-lot urban subdivision. 

DA085149B – 458 Wallaroo Road, Wallaroo Closing date: 5:00 pm Monday, 28 March Modification of development consent DA085149 – dual occupancy and amendment to the building envelope.

DA220005 – 53 Rose Street, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 30 March Construction of a new single storey building to accommodate health-related activities including an imaging centre, allied health consulting rooms and a chemist. 

DA220020 – 62 Mount Street, Yass Closing date: 5:00 pm Thursday, 31 March Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. 

DA210288 – 71 Hume Street, Yass Closing date: 5:00 pm Monday, 4 April Construction of a single-storey house with retaining walls. 

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

Public Consultation

Draft Leasing/Licencing of Council Land and Buildings Policy Closing date: 5:00 pm Tuesday, 29 March To provide a consistent, transparent and fair approach to the leasing or licencing of Council-owned or managed land and buildings.

Draft Asset Management Policy Closing date: 5:00 pm Tuesday, 29 March This policy encompasses the systems implemented by Council to effectively manage and maintain its assets.

Draft Financial Assistance Grants and Donations Policy Closing date: 5:00 pm Tuesday, 29 March This policy describes the specific conditions associated with Council providing and managing funding opportunities.

Draft Community Strategic Plan Closing date: 5:00 pm Tuesday, 29 March The CSP identifies the community’s priorities and aspirations for the next 20 years and provides strategies to achieve those aspirations and mechanisms to measure our achievements.

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

Vacancies

Grants Officer Closing: 5:00 pm Monday, 28 March To provide advice, professional guidance and support in relation to funding opportunities for Council, community groups or small businesses.

Transfer Station Operator – Casual Positions Available Closing: 5:00 pm Monday, 4 April To ensure Council's waste management facilities operate effectively, efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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

Yass Valley Animal Shelter

Available for adoption – Hunter - a 14-month-old male, desexed, large breed Bull Arab x Greyhound. He’s very friendly, loves walks and is an indoor/outdoor dog. Available for adoption – Roy – a big, friendly, 18-month-old Great Dane x Mastiff.

For more information, please contact Council’s Ranger on 02 6226 1477.

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