This Week at Council - 5 August

This Week at Council - 5 August

Published on 05 August 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Bin Trim Program – reduce your business waste with free expert advice

Businesses in the Canberra region now have access to tailored support to help them reduce food waste, plastics, and textile waste.

Food businesses in NSW throw away around 30% of their food. That’s a lot of money going into the bin. Now think about all the plastics and textile waste also going to landfill that is costing your business and the planet.

The Bin Trim program is being offered for free to all businesses in the region to help reduce waste and potentially save on disposal costs. This includes an assessment that looks at the types of waste generated by your business and where cost savings could be achieved.

If your business completes a Bin Trim assessment, you may qualify for a rebate to contribute to the cost of purchasing or leasing new equipment that reduces, reuses, or recycle your business waste. Eligible businesses can apply for a rebate up to a maximum of $50,000 or 50% of the purchase price of equipment.

If you are looking to reduce your waste, reach out to your local council or the Canberra Region Joint Organisation to find out more or get a FREE Bin Trim waste assessment – email [email protected]

 

Save The Date: Christmas on Comur Street

It’s time to save the date for this year’s Christmas on Comur Street celebrations on Thursday, 12 December!

Be sure to keep your eyes and ears on our website and social platforms for more updates on this event in weeks to come.

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.

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

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

What’s On at the Library

Storytime - 10.30am Monday, 5 August. Wriggle and Rhyme – 10am Wednesday, 7 August. Lego Club – 4pm Thursday, 8 August. Mobile Library visits: Binalong and Bowning – Wednesday, 7 August Wee Jasper – Thursday, 8 August Murrumbateman Village Markets – Saturday, 10 August

 

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 August 2024 (weather permitting). Victoria Park Lighting Upgrade Lighting installation has been completed and are operational. 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. Murrumbateman Recreation Ground: Public Toilet Block Replacement RFQ has been released on Vendor Pannel. Request for Quotation Closes 16 August 2024 Bowning and Joe O’Conner Park: Cricket Pitch Upgrade:    Council has received funding under the CRIF (Crown Reserve Improvement Fund) to undertake the following works:  Replacement of exiting damaged synthetic grass with new approved synthetic grass covering. Supply of new winter pitch covering suitable for winter sporting activities Scheduled start date: Early Oct ,2024 (weather dependant) in consultation with sporting groups 

 

Road Maintenance Updates:

Back Creek Road Sealing - Stage 2 - The upgrade of the last section of Back Creek Road is progressing well! The team from Lentro will be starting to bring in gravel material as well as finalising the drainage works. Weather dependent all works are expected to be completed mid-late September 2024. Greenwood Road Bridge Replacements - The tender for the bridge over Yass River has now been accepted, Murray Constructions were the successful tenderer. Once determined Council will advise a start date, with works are still set to 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 – Yass Rail Trail & Bowning Active Circuit – Council is pleased to announce they have been successful in receiving funding for the detailed design of the Yass Rail Trail and the construction of the Bowning Village Active Circuit. The Rail Trail project will include a detailed design completed for the 4.7km corridor, the next exciting step in the process to see this project brought to fruition. The Bowning Village Active Circuit will include the construction of approximately 3km of pathway and a pedestrian foot bridge, connecting the recreation oval, school and CBD. 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:

DA240140 – 24 Malbec Drive, Murrumbateman Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 6 August Construction of shed, concrete pad and internal driveway.

DA240200 – 9 Blakelys Close, Sutton Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 6 August Construction of dwelling and ancillary shed.

DA240181 – 1331 Marked Tree Road, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 7 August Rural workers dwelling.

DA240178 – 14 Euralie Road, Good Hope Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 7 August Subdivision creating nine torrens title rural residential lots including new road.

DA240182 - 7 Gorrell Place, Yass Closing Date:  5.00pm Thursday, 8 August Dual occupancy.

DA240205 – Comur Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 9 August Upgrade works to replace existing fuel tanks and associated refuelling.

DA210262B – 209 Comur Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 21 August Construction of a Public Administration Building. Internal modifications proposed to Levels 1 and 3 of the Commercial Building and Library as well as modifications to the roof and landscape design.

DA240201 – 31 Malbec Drive, Murrumbateman Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 20 August Construction of a dwelling and ancillary shed.

DA240211 – 4083 Gundaroo Road, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 20 August Proposed five lot torrens title rural residential subdivision over two stages.

DA240226 – 681 Dicks Creek Road, Nanima Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 20 August Three lot subdivision.

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

34 Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman Proposal Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 16 August