This Week at Council - 26 August

This Week at Council - 26 August

Published on 26 August 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Meet the Candidate Sessions

The Yass Valley will be hosting a selection of 'Meet the Candidates' sessions for the community to hear what the Yass Valley candidates are standing for and to ask questions relating to their priorities and plans.

For more information about the candidates prior to each event, NSW Electoral Commission has listed all of the candidates running for each local Council here: https://registers.elections.nsw.gov.au/s/registers-of-candidates?fbclid=IwY2xjawE4wDVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYtUY7oDxbDyjJZbeSUOFmN2PEqLYio5s8I_kZPsMjzC3Ahd50R4GHWstA_aem_Kc1_tN9YOzXiK7XXask5tw

Yass: 7pm Wednesday, 28 August at Yass Golf Club Gundaroo/Sutton: 6.30pm Monday, 2 September at Gundaroo Soldier's Memorial Hall Binalong, Bookham and Bowning: 5.30pm Tuesday, 3 September at Binalong Mechanics Institute Hall Murrumbateman: 6pm Monday, 9 September at Murrumbateman Public School

 

nbn Fixed Wireless Upgrades are Underway

nbn has commenced works on upgrading the nbn Fixed Wireless towers in the Yass Valley area to help customers access faster speeds. In addition, some customers within the nbn Sky Muster footprint will be able to access the Fixed Wireless network. Learn more here https://nbn.tm/FWupgrades

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!

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, 26 August. Wriggle and Rhyme – 10am Wednesday, 28 August. Lego Club – 4pm Thursday, 29 August. Mobile Library visits: Murrumbateman, Gundaroo and Sutton on Wednesday, 28 August

 

Works Update:

Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building Contractor has completed the building works. Ancillary infrastructure works due for completion in 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 Request for Quotation closed. Tenders received currently under review with contract to be awarded in coming week. 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 existing damaged synthetic grass with new approved synthetic grass covering. Supply of new winter pitch covering suitable for winter sporting activities. Scheduled start date: Early October 2024 (weather dependant) in consultation with sporting groups. Murrumbateman Recreation Ground: Closure/ Removal Old Horse Yards Removal of Old Horse Yards behind “Moon Shed” complete. New facilities and yards are located within equestrian precinct to the north of the recreation ground. Replacement “Signs as Remote Supervision”: Phase 1 Council is reviewing the legislative requirements and updating its processes/documentation for all parks and open spaces relating to “Signs as Remote Supervision”. As part of this review Council will be replacing the signs in parks and openspaces around Yass Valley as identified in the priority action list.   Completion Date: December 2024  

 

Road Maintenance Updates:

Back Creek Road Sealing - Stage 2 - The upgrade of the last section of Back Creek Road is inching close to completion. The team are hoping to seal the first portion of the road in the coming weeks and 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 is 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 include several sites including Cavan Road, Illalong Road and Dicks Creek Road. Works on these sites are set to commence in the coming months. Get Active NSW – Yass Rail Trail – 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. Council currently have the RFQ out at present and hope to engage a consultant by the end of September. Get Active NSW – Bowning Active Circuit – 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. Preliminary works including geotechnical investigations for the bridge are currently underway! Yass and Bookham Main Street Masterplan – Council have commenced some design work as per the adopted masterplans, this should be completed by the end of 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 Positions Advertised Apprentice Horticulturalist Closing Sunday 08.09.2024 Supervisor Pool Operations Closing Sunday 08.09.2024 Lifeguard/Pool Attendant/Swimming Teacher Closing Sunday 15.09.2024

Development Applications:

DA2220305B – 8 Wilson Place, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 30 August Modification to change the height of an approved shed.

DA240231 – 147 Woodbury Drive, Sutton Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 30 August Construction of double storey dwelling, double storey secondary dwelling with attached shed, swimming pool and retaining walls.

DA240232 – 8 Green Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 30 August Construction of a shed.

DA240215 - 60 Woodbury Drive, Sutton Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 5 September Dwelling house.

DA240236 – 403 Nanima Road, Springrange Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 5 September Dual occupancy dwelling

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