This week at Council - 4 March

This week at Council - 4 March

Published on 04 March 2024

Boil Water Alert LIFTED

The Boil Water Alert for Yass, Murrumbateman, Bowning, and Binalong was lifted on Friday, 1 March 2024.

The Yass Water Treatment Plant is now operating normally and meeting its targets for filtration and chlorination. The Yass, Murrumbateman, Binalong, and Bowning water supply has adequate chlorine levels and is being managed in accordance with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

There is no longer any need to bring water to a rolling boil before consumption or food preparation.

Council thanks the community for their understanding and cooperation while this alert was in place.

Please submit a ‘Service Request’ on Council’s website or email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

 

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.

Developmental Community Plan

The Yass Valley Developmental Control Plan (DCP) will be on exhibition on our website for a period of 56 days until 28 April 2024.

Submissions on the DCP must be made in writing to Council and will be accepted until 5pm on Monday 29 April, 2024.

The purpose of this Plan is to give effect to the aims and objectives of Yass Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 and to guide and facilitate permissible development accordingly. This Plan outlines Council’s standards for new development and seeks to achieve the objectives of the land use zones as prescribed in Yass Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013.

An information session will be held at 5pm Wednesday, 27 March at the Council Chambers.

Library Events

Story Time: 10am Monday, 11 March. Lego Club: 4pm Thursday, 7 March. Mobile Library Van visits: Binalong and Bowning on Wednesday, 6 March. Murrumbateman Markets on Saturday, 9 March.

Works Update:

Murrumbateman All Ability Playground: Community Consolation commenced last week. Consolation meetings to take place in the coming weeks at Public Schools and Community markets within the town of Murrumbateman and relevant user groups and group representatives. Please refer to Council website for more information and Scheduled dates.   Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due April 2024. Murrumbateman Field Irrigation: Field irrigation completed. Programming of bore pumps in conjunction with irrigation system underway. Murrumbateman Field Remediation Project (AFL Funded): Field remediation works underway. Public advised to keep clear while spraying and operations are in progress.    Murrumbateman Dog Park: RFQ’s received and currently being assessed. Work scheduled to commence March 2024 weather permitting. 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 upcoming months (weather permitting). O’Connor Park Boat Ramp Replacement Existing boat ramp is currently closed to the public. RFQ closed on 8 December 2023, evaluation currently underway. Victoria Park Skate Park Carpark remediation works to commence in the upcoming weeks.  

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 Council is pleased to advise Lentro Earthworks will be returning to undertake stage 2 of the sealing works. Lentro plan to mobilise on site mid-March 2024. Jeir Creek Bridge The bridge approaches have now been sealed and guardrail installed. Finalisation works will be completed by the end of March. 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 The road has now been completely sealed and guardrail installed. Finalisation works will be completed by the end of March. Woolgarlo Road Culvert – Storm Damage Repair Works are planned to commence on site in early 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: DA230513 – 508 Yass River Road, Yass River Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 13 March DA240031 – 62 Briarwood Lane, Springrange Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 13 March DA240051 – 9 Acacia Street, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 13 March DA240029 – 27 Victoria Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 13 March DA230593 – 757 Mulligans Flat Road, Sutton Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 18 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: 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

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