This Week at Council - 12 August

This Week at Council - 12 August

Published on 12 August 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Local Government Councilor Briefing Session

Thinking of Standing as a Councillor in the September Election?

Join us on Wednesday 14 August for an informative Zoom session where we’ll guide you through everything you need to know about the election process!

Interested? Register your interest here https://events.humanitix.com/candidate-briefing to secure your spot and get ready to make a difference in our community.

Pet Microchipping Day

Yass Valley Council will be holding a pet microchipping day on Thursday, 29 August at the Yass Memorial Hall.

Microchipping will be done by our Council Rangers for a reduced fee, with all money raised going towards the Yass Animal Shelter.

Pet owners can also apply to have their pets registered on the day with the $10 processing fee waived.

RSPCA will be joining us on the day and is a great opportunity to learn about their important work around our community!

More information about pet registration fees and charges can be found here:

 

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.

What’s On at the Library

Storytime - 10.30am Monday, 12 August. Wriggle and Rhyme – 10am Wednesday, 14 August. Lego Club – 4pm Thursday, 15 August. Mobile Library visits: Gundaroo, Sutton and Murrumbateman on Wednesday, 14 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 completed the carpark works. Temporary fencing is still in place until the grass/vegetation is established. 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 VendorPanel. 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:  1.       Replacement of existing damaged synthetic grass with new approved synthetic grass covering. 2.       Supply of new winter pitch covering suitable for winter sporting activities Scheduled start date: Early October 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 – Murray Constructions are planning to get established on site mid-September to commence with the Yass River Bridge replacement project! Council are very excited to get this one underway and all things going well works should be completed early 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:

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