This week at Council - 26 February

This week at Council - 26 February

Published on 26 February 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Boil Water Alert

Yass Valley Council has been granted approval to begin flushing the water system to address the current water quality issues. In the meantime, the Boil Water Alert is still in effect.

On Monday, Council started to flush the areas supplied by Morton and O’Connell Reservoirs in Yass. During flushing, residents may experience higher chlorine levels and discolouration. If discolouration is experienced, run the first tap after the water meter to clear discolouration. Remaining areas of Yass, Murrumbateman, Bowning and Binalong areas will be flushed for the rest of the week.

Council will give an update each day on the areas we will be flushing.

For more information about this update and what it means, please visit our website at: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Home/Tabs/Public-Notices/Public-notices/Boil-Water-Alert-26-February

 

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Movie Screening

Come join Charlie Bucket as he explores the great Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory in the 1971 classic film at Riverbank Park Yass on Friday, 1 March from 8pm.

Bring a chair and picnic blanket and settle in for a movie night with friends and family!

Popcorn will be available onsite for the perfect movie snack.

Bookings are not essential.

 

Senior’s Festival

Our 2024 Seniors Festival is occurring in and around our region from Monday, 11 March to Thursday, 22 March. All events are free but bookings are essential, and can be made on our website or by calling the Library or Visitor Information Centre.

Please note that due to high demand, each attendee is limited to one bus trip event to allow more people the opportunity to participate in our Seniors Festival activities. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

More information about each event can be found on our website at: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Our-Community/2024-Seniors-Festival

 

Community Strategic Plan Survey

Yass Valley Council is excited to launch the Towards 2042 community survey. The Towards 2042 Community Strategic Plan outlines the main aspirations and priorities for our local government area for the next 20 years.

Towards 2042 survey asks the local community some key questions to make sure it is an accurate representation of our future. Council has a custodial role in initiating and preparing the Community Strategic Plan, but it is a community plan. Many partners, such as state agencies and community groups, will be responsible for its implementation. The Community Strategic Plan ensures the whole community is working towards a shared vision for a better future.

The survey is available on Council’s website: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au until 15 March.

Library Events

Lego Club will be occurring at 4pm Thursday, 29 February.

Works Update:

Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due April 2024. Murrumbateman Field Irrigation Full automation of Murrumbateman Field Irrigation installs in progress. Murrumbateman Field Remediation Project (AFL Funded) Living Turf commenced weed spraying and fertilisation of Murrumbateman Football oval and public advised to keep clear while spraying is in progress. Murrumbateman Dog Park Work scheduled to commence March 2024 weather permitting. RFQ closes on 21 February 2024. Wee Jasper Carpark Preliminary works have commenced onsite. Public exhibition closed on Monday 11 December 2023, submissions currently under review. Victoria Park Lighting Upgrade Contract has been awarded. Construction to commence in the upcoming months (weather permitting). O’Connor Park Boat Ramp Replacement Existing boat ramp is currently closed to the public due to flood damage. RFQ closed on 8 December 2023, evaluation currently underway. Victoria Park Skate Park Safety bollard installation completed. Storm damage to be remediated in coming weeks. General public asked to please keep of the grass till fully established. Road Maintenance Updates: Back Creek Road Bridge Murray Constructions will be mobilising to site toward the first week of March to undertake the construction of the Back Creek Bridge. These works will commence with the second stage of piling before the placement of the precast components! Weather dependent all works are expected to be completed by mid-2024. Back Creek Road Sealing - Stage 2 The tender for this last stage of works has closed. The recommendation will be sent to the February Council meeting, with works expected to commence shortly thereafter and take approximately 6 months to complete, weather dependent. Jeir Creek Bridge Complete Civil are preparing to seal the road approaches on Jeir Creek Bridge. After this the guardrail will be installed and final tidy up works will be completed before demobilising from site in the next few weeks. Greenwood Road Bridge Replacements Council and consultants are finalising the last of the detailed design work in preparation for tender in the coming months. Sutton Road Rehabilitation Lentro are progressing well with more than half the road now sealed. Weather dependent the remainder will be sealed in the next couple of weeks with line marking, shortly thereafter. All works will be completed by March 2024. Woolgarlo Road Culvert – Storm Damage Repair Works are planned to commence on site in March 2024. Flood Warning System – Investigation & Design Councils’ consultants are will into the hydrological investigation and associated design works for the proposed integrated flood warning system for Yass Valley. This investigation work 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: DA240026 – 1068 Marked Tree Road, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 29 February DA240030 – 9 Cork Street, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 29 February DA240028 – 1298 Doctors Flat Road, Wee Jasper Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 1 March DA240037 – 3 Mannifera Drive, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 1 March 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 Advertised Positions: Project Officer Recreational Services Closing Sunday 3 March 2024 Operations Support Officer – Recreational Services Closing Sunday 10 March 2024 Skilled Labourer – Roads Delivery

Closing Sunday 10 March 2024

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

Public Consultation

Draft Data Breach Policy Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 27 February

Yass Valley Open Space Strategy Draft Report Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 11 March

Community Strategic Plan Survey Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 15 March