This Week at Council - 10 June

This Week at Council - 10 June

Published on 10 June 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Attention Property Owners in Yass Valley

Did you know you have a legal responsibility to ensure the proper operation of your aerated wastewater treatment system?

Engaging a suitably qualified service agent to complete quarterly servicing on your system is required fulfil your obligations under Council’s approval to operate and NSW Health conditions.

To help you stay compliant, Council has a list of approved servicing agents in the Yass Valley area.  If you need a copy of the list, please contact us directly.  For more information or to request the list, reach out to us today at [email protected] or phone 02 6226 1477.

 

Regional Drought Resilience Plan

In response to environmental challenges, Yass Valley is working on the development of a Regional Drought Resilience plan alongside Queanbeyan-Palerang and Snowy-Monaro.

A Regional Drought Resilience Plan aims to identify innovative approaches to address the impacts of drought to ensure our communities are well equipped to face the challenges drought and climate vulnerability can bring.

This Program is a collaborative effort between the Commonwealth Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government’s Regional Growth Fund.

The Plan aims to empower our region to withstand the impacts of droughts, beyond water and farming; it’s about safeguarding the livelihoods, wellbeing and the future of our community.

Your input will shape the Plan and will guide the development of strategies to build resilience within our communities.

To give your feedback, please fill out a short survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/8GY5WcdvUZ

Every voice counts in catering to our community.

What’s on at the Library:

Wriggle and Rhyme at 10.00am on Wednesday, 12 June Lego Club at 4pm on Thursday, 13 June Mobile Library visits: Murrumbateman, Gundaroo and Sutton on Wednesday, 12 June Wee Jasper on Thursday, 13 June

 

Works Update:

Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building Contractor has completed the building works. Ancillary infrastructure works due for completion in June 2024. Wee Jasper Carpark Preliminary works have commenced onsite. Contractor to commence June 2024. Victoria Park Lighting Upgrade Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due September 2024. O’Connor Park Boat Ramp Replacement The new boat ramp has been completed and is now open to the public. Victoria Park Skate Park Line marking works have been postponed due to wet weather. Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Dog Park Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due June 2024.

 

Road Maintenance Updates:

Back Creek Road Bridge – The sealing works have now been completed, and the team are working on installation of the guardrail – once this is completed the bridge will be opened to traffic. Demolition of the existing crossing will take place over the next month. Back Creek Road Sealing - Stage 2 - The team from Lentro Earthworks are progressing well, with the importation of fill well underway. 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. Our modified plan of delivery is based on proceeding initially with the bridge over Yass River which is currently out for tender; it is expected that the construction work on this will 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. Flood Warning System – Investigation & Design - Councils’ consultants are well into the hydrological investigation and associated design works for the proposed integrated flood warning system for Yass Valley. This investigation work is scheduled to be completed mid-2024. Get Active NSW – Pedestrian & Cycling Design - Council are well into the design program for several proposed shared pathways and cycleways throughout the LGA and are preparing to use these designs to apply for funding under 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

 

Development Applications:

DA240127 – 16 Kinsman Drive, Murrumbateman Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 12 June Alterations and additions to 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