This Week at Council - 15 December 2020

This Week at Council - 15 December 2020 Community Announcements/Latest News Nanima Road Rehabilitation

Divall’s Earthmoving is planning to commence preliminary works onsite from Monday, 14 December. This will predominately include clearing and grubbing of the roadside, in preparation for the pavement works. The main works will commence in the New Year with the team expected to be back on site by Monday, 4 January 2021.

Heavy Patching

The heavy patching and resealing of our local roads is continuing throughout the LGA this week before finishing up for the Christmas break. Works will resume in January and it is hoped that this year’s program will be completed by early March 2021.

Works schedule

Unsealed roads program – maintenance grading (weather permitting) for 14 December to 18 December:

Laverstock Road - completed. Glenrock Road - in progress. Wee Jasper Road - in progress. Yass Valley Way

Council has organised contractors to undertake roadside slashing along Yass Valley Way on Monday, 14 December. The road will not be closed, however, please be mindful of the additional machinery. Roadworx will be conducting some final road works, followed by line-marking, prior to finishing up on site before the Christmas break.

Council Street Parade

In addition to late night shopping on Thursday, 17 December, Yass Valley Council presents a Christmas Street Parade from 6.15pm along Comur Street. Bring the kids along so you can take their photo with Santa in his own special vehicle.

COVID-19 changes

On Monday, 7 December 2020, the NSW Government rolled back COVID-19 restrictions across the state, replacing the 4sqm rule with the 2sqm rule. As a result, Yass Valley Council has made the operational decision to implement the following changes, including increasing capacity, at a number of our facilities, but most notably at our pools:Increase the capacity at Yass Pool from 226 people to 452 people.

Increase the capacity at Binalong Pool from 70 people to 140 people. Under the 2sqm rule, Council has limited capacity to open change and shower facilities at both pools provided social distancing measures can be maintained. Event (including swimming carnival) capacity will continue to be determined on a case-by-case basis and according to the organiser’s COVID-19 Safety Plan. School holiday intensive swimming lessons

January swimming lessons are now available to book at Yass and Binalong Pools! Yass – 3 blocks available (5 days, 1 session per day)

Intensive Week 1: 4-8 January 2021 Intensive Week 2: 11-15 January 2021 Intensive Week 3: 18-22 January 2021

Binalong – 1 block available (5 days, 1 session per day)

Intensive Week 1: 11-15 January 2021. Changes to Council services and operating hours during the festive season Council’s Administration Office and Council Depot: Closed from midday on Christmas Eve & reopening on Monday, 4 January 2021. Library: Closed from midday on Christmas Eve & reopening on Monday, 4 January 2021. Yass & Binalong Swimming Pools: Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day. Yass Valley Information Centre: Closed Christmas Day. Waste Transfer Stations: Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day. Waste Collection: Zones 1 and 2 (usually collected on a Friday) in Yass will instead take place on Christmas Eve. Our on call Duty officer: please call Council on 6226 1477 and your call will be redirected to the after-hours mobile number. In the case of any emergency, please call 000. Public Consultation Submissions welcome for Civic Precinct

In February 2020, Council endorsed a ‘wish list’ of projects and resolved to undertake planning and design work so the projects would be ‘shovel ready’ in the event of grant funding opportunities. One of these projects is a Civic Precinct, which would include a new library, community rooms and exhibition spaces, long term Government tenants and the retention of Crago Mill among other elements. Council is keen to understand if the elements for inclusion in the Civic Precinct meet community needs and expectations. Community members are invited to make a submission on the proposed location and scope of works. To read more and to make a submission, please visit: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/news/article/856

Planning Proposal – 7 Iceton Place

Closing date: 5pm Monday, 21 December 2020. Council is in receipt of a Planning Proposal (PP.2020.03) seeking to amend Yass Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 by amending the minimum lot size of 7 Iceton Place, Yass.

Proposed lease – part road reserve adjacent to 60 Cork Street, Gundaroo

Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday, 29 December 2020. Under Section 154 of the Roads Act 1993, Council gives notice of its intention to consider a lease for a term of five years to the owner of 60 Cork Street, Gundaroo NSW for an area of road reserve adjacent to 60 Cork Street, Gundaroo NSW.

Positions Vacant Casual Lifeguard/Pool Attendant

Yass Valley Council is now accepting expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake casual work at our Yass and Binalong swimming pools during the 2020/2021 pool season. We also encourage junior applicants looking to gain experience working at a public swimming pool to apply.

Casual Customer Service/Administrative Support Officer Yass Valley Council is now accepting expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake casual work to provide administrative support and front-line customer service.

For more information: HERE

Tenders Tender: YVC-CC-01-2021 Architectural and Interior Design services - Civic Precinct Project

Yass Valley Council (Council) invites tenders for Architectural and Interior Design Services for the Civic Precinct project. Closing: 2pm Friday, 22 January 2021.

Tender: YVC-CC-02-2021Multi-services Engineering – Civic Precinct Project

Yass Valley Council (Council) invites tenders for Multi-Services Engineering (Electrical, ICT, Fire, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Audio Visual and Vertical Transportation) for the Civic Precinct project. Closing: 2pm Friday, 22 January 2021.

TENDER: YVC-CC-03-2021 Civil and Structural Engineering – Civic Precinct Project

Yass Valley Council (Council) invites tenders for Civil and Structural Engineering Services for the Civic Precinct project. Closing: 2pm Friday, 22 January 2021.

Tender: YVC-CC-04-2021 Quantity Surveying Services – Civic Precinct Project

Yass Valley Council (Council) invites tenders for Quantity Surveying Services for the Civic Precinct project. Closing: 2pm Friday, 22 January 2021.

Development Applications DA200240 - Reddall Street, Yass

Closing date: 5pm Monday, 14 December 2020 Construction of a dwelling-house.

DA200254 - 50 Morning Street, Gundaroo

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 22 December 2020. Storage shed and rainwater tank.

DA200256 - 2504 Barton Highway, Springrange

Closing date: 5pm Monday, 18 January 2021. Rural Industry (Winery), Cellar Door and Restaurant/Cafe (Staged).

For more information: HERE

15 December 2020

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