This Week at Council - 2 September
Published on 02 September 2024
Community Announcements/Latest News
Meet the Candidate Sessions
The Yass Valley will be hosting a selection of 'Meet the Candidates' sessions for the community to hear what the Yass Valley candidates are standing for and to ask questions relating to their priorities and plans.
For more information about the candidates prior to each event, NSW Electoral Commission has listed all of the candidates running for each local Council here: https://registers.elections.nsw.gov.au/s/registers-of-candidates?fbclid=IwY2xjawE4wDVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYtUY7oDxbDyjJZbeSUOFmN2PEqLYio5s8I_kZPsMjzC3Ahd50R4GHWstA_aem_Kc1_tN9YOzXiK7XXask5tw
- Gundaroo/Sutton: 6.30pm Monday, 2 September at Gundaroo Soldier's Memorial Hall
- Binalong, Bookham and Bowning: 5.30pm Tuesday, 3 September at Binalong Mechanics Institute Hall
- Murrumbateman: 6pm Monday, 9 September at Murrumbateman Public School
Australia Day Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australia Day awards!
Now is the time to nominate outstanding individuals or groups who make a significant contribution and difference to the Yass Valley!
Nominations can be submitted by community groups, organisations and individuals here:
https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/Our-Community/Australia-Day-Awards
Binalong Sets Stage for World Sand Greens
The inaugural Men's World Sand Greens Championship will tee off at Binalong Golf Club on September 27th, with Australia's best professional golfers competing for a $140,000 purse.
Proudly supported by Destination NSW, the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency, the 36-hole championship at Binalong Golf Club in the NSW Southern Tablelands is a first for professional men's golf in Australia and globally.
For more information about the championship, please visit: https://www.golfnsw.org.au/events-champs/mens-world-sand-greens/
Save The Date: Christmas on Comur Street
It’s time to save the date for this year’s Christmas on Comur Street celebrations on Thursday, 12 December!
Be sure to keep your eyes and ears on our website and social platforms for more updates on this event in weeks to come.
Tenders, Quotes and EOI’s
EOI – Yass Pool Redevelopment Committee
Applications close on 30 September, 2024
Public Consultation
Murrumbateman Playground
On Public Exhibition until 30 September
What’s On at the Library
- Storytime - 10.30am Monday, 2 September
- Wriggle and Rhyme – 10am Wednesday, 4 September
- Lego Club – 4pm Thursday, 5 September
- Mobile Library visits:
- Binalong on Wednesday, 4 September
- Bowning on Wednesday, 4 September
Works Update:
- Murrumbateman Recreation Ground Amenities Building
Contractor has completed the building works. Ancillary infrastructure works due for completion in September 2024.
- Wee Jasper Carpark
Contractor has completed the carpark works. Temporary fencing is still in place until the grass/vegetation is established.
- Murrumbateman Recreation Ground: Ring Road Reseal
Project documentation being developed with tender due for release October 2024.
- Murrumbateman Recreation Ground: Public Toilet Block Replacement
Contract awarded. Construction to commence after November 2024.
- Bowning and Joe O’Conner Park: Cricket Pitch Upgrade:
Council has received funding under the CRIF (Crown Reserve Improvement Fund) to undertake the following works:
1) Replacement of existing damaged synthetic grass with new approved synthetic grass covering.
2) Supply of new winter pitch covering suitable for winter sporting activities.
Scheduled start date: End September 2024 (weather dependant) in consultation with sporting groups.
- Replacement “Signs as Remote Supervision”: Phase 1
Council is reviewing the legislative requirements and updating its processes/documentation for all parks and open spaces relating to “Signs as Remote Supervision”. As part of this review Council will be replacing the signs in parks and openspaces around Yass Valley as identified in the priority action list.
Completion Date: December 2024
Road Maintenance Updates:
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
Positions Advertised
Development Applications:
DA240215 - 60 Woodbury Drive, Sutton
Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 5 September
Dwelling house.
DA240236 – 403 Nanima Road, Springrange
Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 5 September
Dual occupancy dwelling
DA240195 – 12 Ryslipp Drive, Murrumbateman
Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 6 September
Farm stay.
DA240239 – 240 Shingle Hill Way, Gundaroo
Closing Date: 5.00pm Thursday, 12 September
Three lot subdivision
DA240190 – 52 Glebe Street, Yass
Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 13 September
Detached dual occupancy development
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