This Week at Council - Monday, 1 August

This Week at Council - Monday, 1 August

Community Announcements/Latest News

Council meeting briefs – Thursday, 28 July Want to know what happened at the last Council meeting? The briefs from July’s meeting are now available to view on our website: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/news/article/1609

$160 million to help make regions stronger   Applications will soon open for the NSW Government’s $160 million Stronger Country Communities Fund Round Five. 

Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said the latest round is a great opportunity for councils and community groups to seek funding for projects in the region that improve the quality of life for locals. 

To find out more, please visit: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/news/article/1608

Works schedule – unsealed road program – 1-5 August (weather permitting) Council appreciates the importance of maintaining the entire unsealed road network. Unfortunately, continual wet weather has hindered the delivery of our scheduled maintenance program being undertaken in a timely fashion. 

Maintenance grading  

Berrebanglo Road – completed   Boutchers Lane – completed   Learys Lane – completed   Boutchers Drive – in progress 

Gravel resheeting (formation & drainage)  

Bobbara Road – in progress  Glengarry Road (part) – in progress 

Culverts/roadside drainage  

Berrebanglo Road – completed   Boutchers Lane – completed   Long Rail Gully Road – scheduled   Gums Lane – scheduled  

Local/regional/state sealed road network (pot hole repairs)  

Burley Griffin Way   Lachlan Valley Way   Sutton Gundaroo Road   Murrumbateman Road   Local township streets  

Works progress  

Safety Around Schools:- Work is completed at Yass Public School- Work is completed at Gundaroo Public School- Work is completed on the Grand Junction/Morton Avenue pathways project- Work is all but completed on the children’s crossing on Rossi Street  Fixing Local Roads:- Work is completed on Faulder Avenue- Work is all but completed on Morton Avenue    Works are nearing completion on the next segment of Wee Jasper Road, near Gums Lane   Murrumbateman Winery Trail is almost done, with some line marking, signage and safety works to be completed over the next couple of months  Shingle Hill Way bridge replacement is progressing well. The contractors are continuing with bulk earthworks and culvert upgrades on the ground and the bridge beams are now on site – exciting times ahead!  Bango Bridge replacement detailed design work has been approved; on-site work is due to commence later in the year  Safety upgrade works:  - Work on Murrumbateman Road is completed - The safety improvement work on Mulligans Flat Road is nearing completion  The Nanima Road safety upgrade work is completed  The Heavy Patching Program for 2022 is nearly completed – work remains on Regional Roads only  Tree removal work has been completed on Back Creek Road for stage one of the sealing works. Finalisation of the detailed design is now underway with tenders to be called in the next couple of months  Road rehabilitation works on Hillview Drive have commenced. The road is open, however, there may be short delays. This is expected to be completed by mid-August  Council has received three grants for the Bridge Renewal Grant Program to replace four low-level crossings on Nanima Road, Back Creek Road and Yass River Road (two). Preliminary investigations have commenced on all projects with a timeline for works to be ready later in the year 

Development Applications

DA220136 – 5 Acacia Street, Gundaroo   Closing date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 3 August   Principal dwelling (house), secondary dwelling (transportable house), storage shed and rainwater tanks.  

DA220137 – 8 Kyeema Drive, Gundaroo   Closing date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 10 August   Erection of a dwelling (house), installation of a swimming pool, retaining walls and 120,000 litre rainwater tank.  

DA220150 – 11 Leake Street, Bowning   Closing date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 10 August   Construction of a shed.  

DA220074 – 1 Governor Drive, Murrumbateman   Closing date: 5.00pm Thursday, 11 August   Storage shed with internal amenities.  

DA220142 – Barton Highway, Murrumbateman   Closing date: 5.00pm Thursday, 11 August   Highway service centre and two-lot subdivision.  

For more information, please visit: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/development-applications/

Positions Vacant

Transfer Station Operator – full time position   Closing date: 5.00pm Monday, 15 August   To ensure Council’s waste management facilities operate effectively, efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements.  

Transfer Station Operator – part time position   Closing date: 5.00pm Monday, 15 August   To ensure Council’s waste management facilities operate effectively, efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements.  

Lifeguard/Pool Attendant (several casual positions available)   Closing date: 5.00pm Monday, 12 September   Yass Valley Council is seeking several casual lifeguards to provide supervision and swimming lessons to pool patrons at Yass and Binalong swimming pools.  

Lifeguards are responsible for providing emergency rescue, first aid support and ensuring a safe environment for clients, colleagues and members of the public. Duties also include maintaining the pool facilities and providing admission and kiosk service.  

For more information, please visit: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/employment/positions-vacant/

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