This week at Council - 13 November

This week at Council - 13 November

Published on 06 November 2023

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Final Call for Market Stall Holders at Yass Valley Community 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.

The closing date for businesses, organisations or individuals to register to set up a market stall at the event is this Tuesday, 14 November.

All community groups and organisations, emergency services, businesses, schools and individuals from across Yass Valley are invited to participate in the Christmas Parade events. 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 and Event 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 Senior 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

AG Day Celebration

Regional Development Australia Southern Inland is set to hold its AG Day Celebration from 6 pm on Friday, 17 November at the Club House Hotel, 190 Comur St, Yass.

The event is an opportunity for the community to celebrate the AG industry and the hardworking farmers who produce food and fibre for our country. The event will include a selection of interesting speakers who will discuss their experience with Resilience Farming within their fields.

With a selection of speakers and live music, the aim of the night is to have a laugh and connect with mates.

Tickets are $72.00 per person and include dinner, drinks, live music and special guest speakers.

For more information about the AG Day Celebration Event, or to book tickets, please visit: https://events.humanitix.com/ag-day-celebration-17-november-2023

 

Library Survey and Activities

Council has created a new survey to find out more about what the community would like in its new library.

We are encouraging the community to take part.

The survey is available for pickup at the Yass Library or through scanning the QR Code below:

 

Lego Club

Yass Library will be holding its weekly Lego club from 4pm – 5pm Thursday, 16 November. The Lego club is open to all K-6 students and must be accompanied by a parent or carer. This club is free and no bookings are required.

 

Story Time

Story time is a free story and craft activity event that takes place every Monday at 10.30am during the school term for pre-school children and their parents.

 

 

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. The carpark design is currently on public exhibition with submissions to be received by 4:00pm Monday 11 December 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 All environmental reporting is now complete and the design is being finalised. We are planning to go out to tender toward the end of the year, early 2024 and commence shortly thereafter. 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 begun with the works onsite. 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 early 2024. 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:

DA230454 – 15 Mylora Street, Binalong

Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 15 November

DA230462 – Wee Jasper Road

Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday 15 November 6, 2023

DA230484 – Woodgrove Road, Wallaroo

Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 17 November

DA230486 – 18 Colls Close, Yass

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 20 November

DA230401 – 5 Ambleside Avenue, Murrumbateman

Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 22 November

DA230488 – 31 Glengyle Road, Nanima

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 27 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:

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, 13 November

Library Technician

Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 13 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, 20 November

Chief Financial Officer Closing Date: Ongoing process

Financial Accountant Closing Date: Ongoing process

Revenue Officer Closing Date: Ongoing process

Finance Officer (Accounts payable/Payroll) Closing Date: Ongoing process

Finance Officer (Accounts receivable) Closing Date: Ongoing process

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

Public Consultation

Proposed Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy

Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 29 November

Wee Jasper Carpark

Closing Date: 4.00pm Monday, 11 December