This week at Council - 27 May

This week at Council - 27 May

Published on 27 May 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Youth Forum

Yass Valley Council is excited to announce the upcoming Youth Forum at Yass High School, scheduled for Monday, 3rd June 2024. This initiative aims to engage with local youth and address their concern, ideas, and aspirations.

Earlier this year, we distributed a survey to the students at Yass High School and received an overwhelming response with over 250 submissions.  Based on this feedback, we have selected 150 students to participate in the forum, ensuring a diverse and representative group.

This forum will feature esteemed guests from Youth Action, Headspace, and a financial consultant, who will be available to provide valuable insights and support throughout the day.  These organisations will help facilitate discussions and provide resources on various youth-related issues.

Our objectives for the forum include gathering feedback on pressing youth issues, discussing potential projects, and exploring ideas for future holiday activities.

We believe this forum will be a significant step towards understanding and addressing the needs of our young community members.

In addition to these important discussions, the day will include engaging activities designed to make the event enjoyable and memorable for all participants.

Attention Property Owners in Yass Valley

Did you know you have a legal responsibility to ensure the proper operation of your aerated wastewater treatment system?

Engaging a suitably qualified service agent to complete quarterly servicing on your system is required fulfil your obligations under Council’s approval to operate and NSW Health conditions.

To help you stay compliant, Council has a list of approved servicing agents in the Yass Valley area.  If you need a copy of the list, please contact us directly.  For more information or to request the list, reach out to us today at [email protected] or phone 02 6226 1477.

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.

What’s on at the Library:

Wriggle and Rhyme at 10.00am on Wednesday, 29 May Lego Club at 4pm on Thursday, 30 May

 

Works Update:

Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion end of May-24. Wee Jasper Carpark Preliminary works have commenced onsite. RFQ’s received under review. Victoria Park Lighting Upgrade Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due September 2024. O’Connor Park Boat Ramp Replacement Existing boat ramp is currently open to the public. Completion due June 2024. Victoria Park Skate Park Carpark seal complete. Car Park line marking to take place 3rd June. Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Dog Park Contractor has commenced work. Completion due end May 2024.

 

Road Maintenance Updates:

Back Creek Road Bridge – The sealing works have now been completed, and the team are working on installation of the guardrail – once this is completed the bridge will be opened to traffic. Demolition of the existing crossing will take place over the next month. Back Creek Road Sealing - Stage 2 - The team from Lentro Earthworks 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 which is currently out for tender; 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 to be undertaken next month. 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:

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

DA240091 – 8 Green Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 28 May Construction of a dwelling house and associated retaining wall.

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