This Week at Council - 2 September

This Week at Council - 2 September

Published on 02 September 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

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

 

Australia Day Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australia Day awards!

Now is the time to nominate outstanding individuals or groups who make a significant contribution and difference to the Yass Valley!

Nominations can be submitted by community groups, organisations and individuals here:

https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Our-Community/Australia-Day-Awards

Binalong Sets Stage for World Sand Greens

The inaugural Men's World Sand Greens Championship will tee off at Binalong Golf Club on September 27th, with Australia's best professional golfers competing for a $140,000 purse.

Proudly supported by Destination NSW, the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency, the 36-hole championship at Binalong Golf Club in the NSW Southern Tablelands is a first for professional men's golf in Australia and globally.

For more information about the championship, please visit: https://www.golfnsw.org.au/events-champs/mens-world-sand-greens/

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.

Tenders, Quotes and EOI’s

EOI – Yass Heated Pool Committee Applications close on 30 September, 2024

Public Consultation

Murrumbateman Playground On Public Exhibition until 30 September

What’s On at the Library

Storytime - 10.30am Monday, 2 September Wriggle and Rhyme – 10am Wednesday, 4 September Lego Club – 4pm Thursday, 5 September Mobile Library visits: Binalong on Wednesday, 4 September Bowning on Wednesday, 4 September

 

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 Contract awarded. Construction to commence after November 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: End September 2024 (weather dependant) in consultation with sporting groups. 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 with the first 1.5kms sealed this week! With the next section scheduled to be sealed on Friday, the team are well on track to have the works completed by the end of 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 – Council currently have the RFQ for this design work out to the market 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:

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

DA240195 – 12 Ryslipp Drive, Murrumbateman Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 6 September Farm stay.

DA240239 – 240 Shingle Hill Way, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 12 September Three lot subdivision

DA240190 – 52 Glebe Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 13 September Detached dual occupancy development

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