This week at Council - 20 May

This week at Council - 20 May

Published on 06 May 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

IP&R Community Engagement Information Nights

The 2024/25 IP&R documents are now live on the website and can be accessed via this link: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Our-Council/Public-Consultation  

Yass Valley Council Executive Team and Councillors will be holding a community engagement session in the following locations to inform the community about the draft 2024/25 Operational Plan and related Integrated Planning and Reporting documents.

Gundaroo Memorial Hall 6pm – 7.30pm Monday, 20 May Bowning Community Hall 7pm – 8pm Tuesday, 21 May

Community members are invited to bring along any questions they may have regarding these documents to the sessions.

Regional Drought Resilience Plan

In response to environmental challenges, Yass Valley is working on the development of a Regional Drought Resilience plan alongside Queanbeyan-Palerang and Snowy-Monaro.

A Regional Drought Resilience Plan aims to identify innovative approaches to address the impacts of drought to ensure our communities are well equipped to face the challenges drought and climate vulnerability can bring.

This Program is a collaborative effort between the Commonwealth Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government’s Regional Growth Fund.

The Plan aims to empower our region to withstand the impacts of droughts, beyond water and farming; it’s about safeguarding the livelihoods, wellbeing and the future of our community.

Your input will shape the Plan and will guide the development of strategies to build resilience within our communities.

To give your feedback, please fill out a short survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/8GY5WcdvUZ 

Every voice counts in catering to our community.

Expressions of Interest – Reconciliation Action Plan Sub-Committee

Council is seeking expressions of interest from the community to sit on the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Sub-Committee. 

This Sub-Committee will review and update the RAP.

Expressions of Interest close on Monday 27 May 2024, and can be lodged by completing the form below. 

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=eEg1nJHXoUSTzQpMRo5_HdEHK9HgVuhDhydcDozvQLBUNzNVTkFGTjZGQTg4TUgwSDc1UkpXUVdTUS4u&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2lran-LI-CYee6AnrkQWqmtdgxUvtfVXJ0S4pkOyxZe_DpUffokO3wgjM_aem_AeC3rvDr9EI0Zecst-QHkyeaawynze4sNmm6nObvhMoXE44TbP4ud8wkBD5mH12Tx7qsqkTJnq4LHgm7mRrwKVEQ

 

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 closes 3 May 2024. Victoria Park Lighting Upgrade Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due September 2024 O’Connor Park Boat Ramp Replacement Existing boat ramp is currently closed to the public. Completion due June 2024 Victoria Park Skate Park Carpark remediation works: 20-21 May 2024 (weather permitting). Car Park will be closed to the public with restricted access to Dog Park & Skate Park Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Dog Park Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due end May 2024.   Road Maintenance Updates: Back Creek Road Bridge - Murray Constructions are onsite constructing the new dual lane concrete bridge, works are progressing well with the bridge deck and approach slabs now poured and curing! The team are now working on the remainder of the earthworks in preparation for guardrail and sealing. Weather dependent the new bridge should be opened to traffic in the next month, with all works expected to be completed by mid-2024. Back Creek Road Sealing - Stage 2 - The team from Lentro Earthworks are back on site and happy to see some familiar faces for stage 2 of the Back Creek Road upgrade! Works are progressing well, with the importation of fill well underway. Weather dependent all works are expected to be completed Spring 2024. Greenwood Road Bridge Replacements - Council is currently working through the complicated compulsory land acquisition process to enable us to proceed with the bridge replacements, this has delayed our progress. Our modified plan of delivery is based on proceeding initially with the bridge over Yass River, it is expected that the construction work on this will commence late 2024 and be completed by mid-2025. The bridge over Murrumbateman Creek is currently planned to commence mid-2025 and be completed end of 2025. Storm Damage Repair - Council are currently preparing detailed designs for numerous storm damaged sites, the next on the repair program will be some minor landslips and erosion works on Wee Jasper Road. Flood Warning System – Investigation & Design - Councils’ consultants are well 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 are well into the design program for several proposed shared pathways and cycleways throughout the LGA and are preparing to use these designs to apply for funding under the highly competitive Road Safety Program Grant. Yass and Bookham Main Street Masterplan – Council have commenced some design work as per the adopted masterplans, this should be completed by mid-2024.

 

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:

DA240104 – 264 Comur Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 20 May Construction of four new cabins and modifications to an existing motel.

DA240084 – 680 Gums Lane, Marchmont Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 21 May Proposed function venue, use of temporary marquee.

DA240111 – 4350 Gundaroo Road, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 21 May Three lot rural subdivision.

DA240100 – 39 Victoria Street, Sutton Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 24 May Erection of a dual occupancy dwelling and a farm shed.

DA230577 – 26 Rose Street, Murrumbateman Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 27 May Construction of a dance school.

DA240121 – 103 Lute Street, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 29 May Subdivision and boundary adjustment.

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

Draft 2024-25 Operational Plan Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 27 May

Draft 2024-25 Long Term Financial Plan Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 27 May

Draft 2024 Revenue Statement Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 27 May

Reviewed 2022-26 Delivery Program Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 27 May

Draft Workforce Management Plan Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 27 May

Reviewed Asset Management Strategy Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 27 May

For information contact Yass Valley Council Media

Ph: 0427 675 344 Email: [email protected]