This Week at Council - 22 July

This Week at Council - 22 July

Published on 22 July 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Cemetery Masterplans

The cemeteries of Yass Valley Council are required by the NSW Government to have appropriate licencing and Management Plans in Plans. To cater to this, Council is currently undertaking a review of management procedures.

The master plans will help Council deliver cemeteries that best meet the needs of the community.

Council will be delivering a series of workshops and a drop in session to consult with the community.

A survey is also available for the community to provide their feedback.

Sessions details are as follows:

Community Workshops

Date: 29th July 2024 Time: 6pm-7pm Location: The Annex – Memorial Hall

Drop-In Sessions and Stakeholder Meetings

Date: 30th July 2024 Time: 9am-11am Location: The Annex – Memorial Hall

Online Community Workshop

Date: 31st July 2024 Time: 6pm-7pm Location: Online

RSVP to attend these meetings closes 26 July, 2024 and can be made by emailing [email protected]

For more information about this process, or to submit a survey, please visit: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Home/Tabs/News/News-articles/Cemetery-Survey

 

Bango Windfarm Community Grants Now Open

Applications are now open for the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund.

The fund was created following State Government approval of the Bango Wind Farm project to offset any potential residual amenity impacts associated with the project and is administered by Yass Valley Council.

Individuals, businesses and not for profit organisations within the Yass Valley local government area may apply for grants up to $10,000 per year. Priority will be given to residents/groups within a 20km inclusion zone.

Applications for funding close 5 August 2024.

For more information, or to apply, please visit: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Home/Tabs/News/News-articles/Bango-Windfarm-Community-Grants

Stallholders needed for Wee Jasper Public School 125th Anniversary

Wee Jasper Public School are now on the hunt for stallholders to celebrate their 125th Anniversary!

The event will take place on Saturday, 31 August from 10am – 3pm the Wee Jasper Public School.

To join the celebrations and become a stallholder, please contact the school at 6226 9652 or email at [email protected]. 

Works Update:

Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building Contractor has completed the building works. Ancillary infrastructure works due for completion in August/September 2024. Wee Jasper Carpark Contractor has commenced onsite with works due for completion July 2024 (weather permitting). Victoria Park Lighting Upgrade Contractor has completed the lighting installation. Ancillary works to be completed July 2024. Murrumbateman Recreation Ground: Public Toilet Block Replacement Project documentation being developed with RFQ due for release August 2024. Murrumbateman Recreation Ground: Ring Road Reseal Project documentation being developed with tender due for release October 2024.

 

Road Maintenance Updates:

Back Creek Road Bridge – Our residents are enjoying the new bridge with the final completion works set for this week! Back Creek Road Sealing - Stage 2 - The team from Lentro Earthworks are progressing well, with the majority of the road now stabilised, a milestone for the project! 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. The tender for the bridge over Yass River is currently waiting for Council endorsement, with construction works planned to 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. Get Active NSW – Pedestrian & Cycling Design – Council have now completed these designs with several now submitted to 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

 

Advertised Positions

Library Technician Closing Saturday, 28 July 2024

 

Development Applications:

DA240192 – 872 Dicks Creek Road, Nanima Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 24 July Two Lot Rural Division

DA230275B – 10 Lomandra Street Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 30 July Modify the development to change the purpose of the shed by altering the internal layout to be part storage and part secondary dwelling as well as the construction of a pergola.

DA240169 – 12 Prosecco Place, Murrumbateman Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 2 August Main dwelling house with garage and separate guest house.

DA240 198 – 360 Two Sticks Road, Uriarra Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 2 August Dwelling house.  

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