This week at Council - 25 March

This week at Council - 25 March

Published on 25 March 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Yass Water Testing Results

The water testing results have been completed as per Council’s meeting resolution on 22 February 2024. We have received negative (no detection) results for Cryptosporidium & Giardia.

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.

 

Works Update:

Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due May 2024. Wee Jasper Carpark Preliminary works have commenced onsite. RFQ to be released April 2024. Victoria Park Lighting Upgrade Contract has been awarded. Construction to commence in May 2024. O’Connor Park Boat Ramp Replacement Existing boat ramp is currently closed to the public. Construction to commence in the upcoming weeks. Victoria Park Skate Park

Carpark remediation works to commence in the upcoming weeks.

 

Road Maintenance Updates:

Back Creek Road Bridge Murray Constructions are back onsite and well into the construction of the Back Creek Bridge. 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 Lentro team are back on site and happy to see some familiar faces! Works have started with clearing and grubbing before they get into the drainage works. Weather dependent all works are expected to be completed Spring 2024. Jeir Creek Bridge Works are now completed at Jeir Creek, Council is very happy with the works undertaken by Compete Civil. 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 The works are now completed. 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 Advertised Positions: Stormwater & Flood Engineer Closing Sunday 14 April 2024

 

Development Applications:

DA240023 – 33 Richmond Street, Binalong Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 28 March

DA240052 – 10 Short Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 28 March

DA240036 – 1247 Nanima Road, Nanima Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 1 April

DA240071 – 3 Lomandra Street, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 3 April

DA240068 – Hope Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 8 April

DA240063 – 14 Mitchell Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 8 April

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

 

Public Consultation

Proposed Recreational Viewing Platform – 17 Irving Drive Closing Date: 4.00pm Tuesday, 16 April

Yass Valley Developmental Control Plan Closing Date: 5.00pm Sunday, 28 April.

For information contact Yass Valley Council Media

Ph: 0427 675 344 Email: [email protected]