This week at Council - 12 February

This week at Council - 12 February

Published on 05 February 2024

Community Announcements/Latest News  

Community Strategic Plan Survey

Yass Valley Council is excited to launch the Towards 2042 community survey. The Towards 2042 Community Strategic Plan outlines the main aspirations and priorities for our local government area for the next 20 years.

 

Towards 2042 survey asks the local community some key questions to make sure it is an accurate representation of our future. Council has a custodial role in initiating and preparing the Community Strategic Plan, but it is a community plan. Many partners, such as state agencies and community groups, will be responsible for its implementation. The Community Strategic Plan ensures the whole community is working towards a shared vision for a better future.

The survey is available on Council’s website: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au between 1 February and 15 March.

Senior’s Festival

The 2024 Yass Valley Senior’s Festival will take place from Monday, 11 March to Thursday, 22 March.

All events are free to the public and are limited to one booking per person for the bus trips, to ensure a spot for everyone to join in on the fun.

Please keep an eye on our website for more information over the following days.

Works Update:

Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building Contractor has commenced construction works. Completion due April 2024. Murrumbateman Field Irrigation: Irrigation system been handed over with full atomisation to take place in the coming weeks. Murrumbateman Field Remediation Project (AFL Funded): Living Turf commenced weed spraying and fertilisation of Murrumbateman Football oval and public advised to keep clear while spraying is in progress. Murrumbateman Dog Park: Work scheduled to commence March 2024 weather permitting. RFQ closes on 21 February 2024. Wee Jasper Carpark Preliminary works have commenced onsite. Public exhibition closed on Monday 11 December 2023, submissions currently under review. Victoria Park Lighting Upgrade Contract has been awarded. Construction to commence in upcoming months (weather permitting). O’Connor Park Boat Ramp Replacement Existing boat ramp is currently closed to the public. RFQ closed on 8 December 2023, evaluation currently underway. Victoria Park Skate Park Carpark remediation works to commence in the upcoming weeks with safety bollards being installed in the week.   Road Maintenance Updates: Back Creek Road Bridge Murray Constructions will be mobilising to site toward the end of February to undertake the construction of the Back Creek Bridge. These works will commence with the second stage of piling before the placement of the precast components! Weather dependent all works are expected to be completed by mid-2024. Back Creek Road Sealing - Stage 2 The tender for this last stage of works has closed. The recommendation will be sent to the February Council meeting, with works expected to commence shortly thereafter and take approximately 6 months to complete, weather dependent. Jeir Creek Bridge Complete Civil have now finalised the drainage works and are gravelling the road. Weather dependent the works should be finalised by the end of February, early March 2024. Greenwood Road Bridge Replacements Council and consultants are finalising the last of the detailed design work in preparation for tender in the coming months. Sutton Road Rehabilitation Lentro are progressing well preparing the base road pavement, weather dependent this work is due for completion March 2024. Woolgarlo Road Culvert – Storm Damage Repair Works are planned to commence on site in March 2024. Flood Warning System – Investigation & Design Councils’ consultants are will 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 have commenced design works for several proposed shared pathways and cycleways throughout the LGA. These are currently design only projects, however once completed Council will apply for grant funding for construction. 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: DA240013 – 38-46 Pollux Street, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 12 February DA230550 – 2 Industrial Close, Yass Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 13 February 12 DA230596 – 418 Nanima Road, Springrange Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 15 February  DA240014 – 194 Lucernvale Road, Manton Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 23 February DA240015 – 52 Malbec Drive, Murrumbateman Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 23 February DA240018 – 28 McLeods Creek Drive Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 23 February DA230534 – 966 Shingle Hill Way, Gundaroo Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 26 February 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 Advertised Positions: Senior Environmental Health Officer Closing Sunday 18 February 2024 Apprentice Horticulturalist Closing Sunday 25 February 2024 Skilled Labourer – Parks & Gardens Closing Sunday 25 February 2024 Project Officer Recreational Services

Closing Sunday 3 March 2024

For more information, please visit: https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Our-Council/Employment/Positions-Vacant

Public Consultation

Draft Data Breach Policy Closing Date: 5.00pm Tuesday, 27 February

Yass Valley Open Space Strategy Draft Report Closing Date: 5.00pm Monday, 11 March

Community Strategic Plan Survey Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 15 March