This week at Council - 30 October

This week at Council - 30 October

Published on 30 October 2023

Community Announcements/Latest News  

 

Yass Library Activities

Yass Library will be holding their Lego club 4.00pm Thursday, 2 November. ‘Friday Flick’ screening of ‘Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’ at 10.30 Friday, 3 November.

Registrations now open for the Yass Valley late night shopping, markets and Christmas Parade! Council is calling on the community to get involved in this year’s Yass Valley Community late night shopping and Christmas Parade by registering to participate in the community parade, volunteering to organise the event or to hold a market stall.

All community groups and organisations, emergency services, businesses, schools and individuals from across Yass Valley are invited to participate. The community Christmas Parade and late night shopping will be held on Thursday, 14 December 2023 with an additional late night shopping event being held on Thursday, 21 December 2023.

Community Volunteers: We are also looking for community volunteers and community groups to assist with the planning of the event as well as set up and pack down on the day. If you or your group would like to volunteer your time, please email Lynette Safranek at [email protected].

For more information and to register to participate in the parade, hold a market stall or volunteer please visit: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Our-Community/Yass-Valley-Community-late-night-shopping-and-Christmas-parade

Australia Day Nominations Australia Day nominations are now open and the community is strongly encouraged to nominate any outstanding individuals or groups who make/have made a significant contribution and difference to the Yass Valley.

Award categories for the 2024 Australia Day awards are:

Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Sportsperson of the Year Event of the Year Community Group of the Year Volunteer of the Year

Nominations close on Friday, 1 December 2023. To nominate an outstanding citizen/group, please visit https://yassvalleycouncil.wufoo.com/forms/wiqtt2n1qzyv5o/

More information can be found on the website at https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Home/Tabs/News/News-articles/2024-Australia-Day-Nominations-are-now-open

 

Works Update:

Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due March 2024. Victoria Park Skate Park Extension Contractor has commenced onsite. The skate park will partially remain open to the public. Part of the carpark will also be closed during construction. Wee Jasper Carpark Preliminary works have commenced onsite with the carpark design currently being undertaken. The design should be completed by October 2023. Victoria Park Lighting Upgrade Tender closed 16 October 2023. Evaluation is being undertaken. O’Connor Park Boat Ramp Replacement Designs works are underway for the new boat ramp and Council hope to release the RFQ by end of November 2023. Road Maintenance Updates: Back Creek Road Bridge Murray Constructions have been to site and completed the first round of piling. Works will continue to progress off site until Feb 2024 and are expected to be completed by the end of May 2024. Back Creek Road Sealing - Stage 2 Additional environmental reporting is currently underway to assist in finalising the detailed design for this work. We are planning to go out to tender toward the end of the year and commence early 2024. Jeir Creek Bridge Complete Civil are making great progress on site, the bridge deck has now been poured and the bulk earthworks are underway. The bypass track has been operating well and will continue to be utilised throughout the project to allow the team sufficient room to work and realign the new bridge. Works are expected to be completed early 2024. Greenwood Road Bridge Replacements Council and consultants are finalising the last of the preliminary works for these two bridge replacements and the detailed designs are currently being prepared. Sutton Road Rehabilitation Lentro Earthworks have now mobilised to site to commence this rehabilitation. Traffic control will be in place throughout the project with completion scheduled for mid-2024. Woolgarlo Road Culvert – Storm Damage Repair Quotations have closed for the replacement of a damaged culvert on Woolgarlo Road from the 2022 storm events. Works will commence on site later in the year. Flood Warning System – Investigation & Design Council have appointed a contractor to undertake the hydrological investigation and associated design works for a proposed integrated flood warning system for Yass Valley. This is scheduled to be completed mid-2024. Get Active NSW – Pedestrian & Cycling Design

Council have commenced design works for several proposed shared pathways and cycleways throughout the LGA. These are currently design only projects, however once completed Council will apply for grant funding for construction.

More information about road maintenance and repairs can be found at: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Our-Services/Roads-and-Transport/Roadworks-and-Closures/Current-roadworks-and-closures

Development Applications:

DA230468 – 28 Merriman Drive, Yass

Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 1 November

DA230442 – 4 Therry Street, Yass

Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 1 November

For more information on DA’s currently on exhibition, please visit: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Our-Services/Planning-and-Building/Development-Applications-on-exhibition

Vacant Positions:

Assistant Building Surveyor

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 30 October

Development Planner

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 30 October

Water and Wastewater Operator

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 13 November

Skilled Labourer – Water and Wastewater

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 13 November

Manager Environmental Services

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 3 November

Trainee Building Certifier (Contract)

Closing Date: 5.00 Monday, 20 November

Apprentice Horticulturalist (Contract)

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 20 November

Assistant Development Planner

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 2 November

 

For more information, please visit: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Our-Council/Employment/Positions-Vacant

Public Consultation

Proposed Lease Agreement - Yass Memorial Swimming Pool Closing date: 5.00pm Monday, 16 October 2023.