November Ordinary Council Meeting Briefs

21 November 2024

Cohen’s Bridge to remain the same width

The NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison has confirmed Cohen’s Bridge will not be widened as part of current works.

Gunnedah Shire Council General Manager Eric Groth had written to Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson seeking his representation to the state government to include widening of the bridge’s deck and carriageways as part of the work. Mr Groth wrote on behalf of residents who had raised concerns about the narrow width of the bridge.

The Minister said due to the bridge’s heritage significance on Transport for NSW’s Heritage and Conservation Register together with the design, type and structural nature of the bridge, widening would not be considered.

Documents on public exhibition

Council has endorsed the following documents for public exhibition:

• Draft Community Engagement Strategy – outlining the approach Council takes to engaging with the community • Amended Delivery Program 2022/23-2025/26 – A document to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Council, including application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) • Amended Resourcing Strategy 2022/23-2025/26 – includes the Long Term Financial Plan, the Asset Management Strategy and the Workforce Management Strategy • Amended Operational Plan 2024/25 – the Operational Plan has had the SRV action updated to reflect Council’s endorsed application

These documents have been updated following Council’s decision to apply for a Special Rate Variation on 6 November 2024.

They are available on Council’s website www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au or on request at the Customer Service Counter at the Elgin Street office. The public exhibition period will extend until Thursday, 19 December 2024 and people can provide feedback through email [email protected] or mail at PO Box 63, Gunnedah NSW 2380.

Community proposals on public exhibition

Gunnedah Shire Council has supported two community proposals which will now be on public exhibition.

The first is financial support of $15,000 over three financial years for a partnership with Jack Newton Junior Golf for the NSW Family Classic, a three-day event at Gunnedah Golf Club anticipated to be a significant economic and social boost to the Shire.

This resolution will be on public exhibition until Friday, December 20.

The second is approval of the placement of a plaque on a park bench in Anzac Park in memory of Norma and Frank Robinson. This resolution will be on public exhibition until Friday, December 13.

These resolutions are available on Council’s website www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au or on request at the Customer Service Counter at the Elgin Street office. People can provide feedback through email [email protected] or mail at PO Box 63, Gunnedah NSW 2380.