COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION
23rd September, 2015
building a better community
COUNCIL communiqué COUNCIL MEETING 12 OCTOBER 2015, COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ 5.30PM Council will be holding its ordinary council meeting Monday 12 October 2015, commencing at 5.30pm with Public Forum at 6.00pm where residents are welcome to address Council on any matter. Please ensure you arrive at 5.45pm if you wish to address council.
EXHIBITION OF DRAFT COOMA-MONARO SHIRE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2014 (AMENDMENT 1) (DCP)
Business Papers are available to the public on Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au the Thursday of the week preceding the meeting.
POSITIONS VACANT TRAINEE CARE SERVICE EMPLOYEE AT YALLAMBEE LODGE Cooma-Monaro Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for those looking for a rewarding career in the caring industry. Starting January 2016, as the Trainee Care Service Employee at Yallambee Lodge you’ll work with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and a range of other staff to deliver a high standard of care to the residents of the aged care facility whilst obtaining your Certificate III in Aged Care at Cooma TAFE. File Ref: Salary: Applications Close:
PV25 $744.50 / week (plus relevant shift allowances) 4.00pm, Friday 2 October 2015
Further information can be obtained by calling Human Resources on (02) 6455 1707. For an information package go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au or collect from Council Front Reception.
Notice is given of the exhibition of draft Cooma-Monaro Shire Development Control Plan 2014 (Amendment 1) (DCP). This Plan applies to the whole of the Cooma-Monaro local government area, and will amend and update the current Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Development Control Plan 2014. Draft Cooma-Monaro Shire Development Control Plan 2014 (Amendment 1) is exhibited for a period of six weeks from Wednesday, 19 August 2015 to Wednesday, 30 September 2015. The Draft document, as well as an indicative summary of the amendments is available for viewing at: - Council Offices, 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma (Mon-Fri – 8.30am – 4.45pm) - Monaro Regional Library, 61 Vale Street, Cooma (Mon-Fri – 9.30am –
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT WORK AND PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE OF ARTHUR AVENUE Please be advised that weather permitting, water main replacement work has been programmed to commence in Arthur Avenue. This essential work is expected to commence the week of the 21 September 2015 and is expected to be completed within three (3) weeks on 9 October 2015. Works will be carried out between 7:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Replacement of water services from the water main to the water meter location will be carried out and will require CMSC staff and contractors to have access onto private property at times to complete this work.
Any road pavement, driveways and paths affected by the reconstruction work will be repaired/replaced as part of the project works. Please contact any member of Councils on-site work crew should you experience any problems caused by this work during its progress. Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and asks residents and motorists to be mindful of construction crews and machinery that will be working on and around this project. Any enquiries can be directed to Councils Engineering Services on 6455 1802.
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Miloo Street – Mittagang Road (September 2015) Wooran Street - Wangie Street (September/October 2015) Harris Street – (October 2015)
The wastewater drainage system rehabilitation and construction works is intended to enhance the operation & maintenance of wastewater drainage infrastructure and access chambers (manholes). This ensures the systems perform effectively in maintaining the health of the community. The proposed works is undertaken by ‘pipe bursting’ (expanding the existing pipe underground between manholes) pulling a new pipe into the ‘expanded’ pipe and incorporating the new pipe into the existing
manholes. This essential work is expected to commence during September/October 2015.Works will be carried out between 7:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday. The work will require CMSC staff and contractors to have access onto private property at times to complete this work. Residents are advised that any road pavement, driveways and paths affected by the reconstruction work will be repaired/replaced as part of the project works. Should any unforeseen problems arise relating to this work during its progress, please do not hesitate to speak with any member on-site who will be able to assist. Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and asks residents and motorists to be mindful of construction crews and machinery that will be working on and around this project. Any enquiries can be directed to Councils Engineering Services on 6455 1802.
ROTARY OVAL CRICKET PRACTICE WICKETS Enthusiastic cricketers from the Monaro District Cricket Association pitching in to place the concrete for the new practice cricket wickets at Rotary Oval. This project is a partnership between NSW Crown Lands, Council and the Monaro District Cricket Association.
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at Cooma Library and the Snowy Region Visitors Centre Jindabyne
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All intending users for the forthcoming summer season (1 October 2015 to 31 March 2016) are required to book the facilities in advance. Bookings will only be accepted on Council’s application form, available from Cooma Visitor’s Centre. All bookings must be lodged at the Cooma Visitors’ Centre by close of business Friday 2 October, and all required dates and items should be clearly indicated.
Council invites all eligible applicants to submit their application form for grant funding under the Local Heritage Fund 2015-29016 by close of business on Wednesday, 30 September 2015. The Application Form is available on Council’s website at www.cooma.nsw. gov.au along with the Local Heritage Fund 2015-2016 Guidelines which provide
Deputy Mayor Rogan Corbett 0412 722 505
Councillor Bronnie Taylor 0427 546 299
Councillor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685
Councillor Angela Ingram 0410 036 671
Councillor Tony Kaltoum 6452 1730
detailed advice on lodging an application. Application forms and associated documentation may be mailed to PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630, delivered to 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma or emailed to council@cooma.nsw.gov.au. If you require further information, please contact Christine Lawley on (02) 6455 1913 or chris.lawley@cooma.nsw.gov.au.
EXHIBITION OF THE DRAFT COOMA-MONARO COMPREHENSIVE KOALA PLAN OF MANAGEMENT 2015 Notice is given of the exhibition of the draft Cooma-Monaro Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management 2015. The Plan has been prepared under the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy No.44 – Koala Habitat Protection. Draft Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management 2015 is exhibited for a period of eight (8) weeks from Wednesday, 19 August 2015 to Wednesday, 14 October 2015. The Draft document is available for viewing at: - Council Offices, 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma (Mon-Fri – 8.30am – 4.45pm) - Monaro Regional Library, 61 Vale
Jerangle Road Gravel Maintenance Numeralla Road Shoulder Repairs Countegany Road Shoulder Repairs Carlaminda Road Pothole Repairs Sharp Street Footpath Maintenance Badja Road Road Realignment Warrens Corner Road Table Drain Maintenance and Culvert Repair Rock Flat Creek BridgeNumeralla Road Repairs
Cooma-Monaro Shire Council has recommenced its annual weed spraying program on roadsides and reserves throughout the Shire. While all precautions are taken to ensure public safety during its weed spraying activities, Council appreciates that some members of the public are particularly sensitive to herbicides and should be subject to special notification requirements. Residents who are genuinely sensitive
Street, Cooma (Mon-Fri – 9.30am – 5.00pm & Sat – 9.30am – 1.00pm) - Cooma Visitors Centre, 119 Sharp Street, Cooma (Mon-Sun – 9.00am – 3.00pm) - Council’s website – www.cooma. nsw.gov.au Any person may make written submissions to Council about the draft Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management 2015 during the exhibition period till 5.00pm Wednesday, 14 October 2015. Submissions are to be addressed to: General Manager, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630 or council@cooma.nsw.gov.au.
Councillor Craig Mitchell 0429 383 388
Councillor Ignazio Mondello 0407 714 460
to herbicides are encouraged to contact Council in writing for inclusion on Council’s “Sensitive Places” register. Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan can be found at www.cooma.nsw.gov.au. This plan details how and when Council notifies the public of pesticide usage on Council managed lands. For further information contact Council’s Noxious Weed Management Service on 6455 1940.
OPEN DAY - LAKE WALLACE CONSTRUCTION Council invites interested persons to an Open Day to view the construction works of Lake Wallace Dam.
Where: at the site, 4444 Monaro Highway, Nimmitabel
Time:10.00am – 12.00midday When:Saturday 26 September 2015
If you require further information, please contact Mr Keith Walker on (02) 6455 1800.
The Cooma Contact Centre has been running for more than 20 years and was first held at the Jack Howard Centre at our local hospital.
SENIOR STAFF
Mayor Dean Lynch 0419 295 954
Special purpose bookings (eg: for annual or occasional events) can be made at any time for these facilities, however a Notice of Intention to Organise an Event Application Form available from Council’s Planning Section may need to be submitted at least 90 days before the event. Contact (02) 6455 1742 for more information.
ANNUAL WEED SPRAYING PROGRAM The wickets should be completed in time for the 2015/16 cricket season. Also pictured is the condition of the old practice wickets.
WEATHER PERMITTING THE FOLLOWING WORKS WILL CONTINUE Tinderry Road Maintenance Grading Rydal Road Maintenance Grading Bobeyan Road Maintenance Grading Gravel Resheeting Bells Road Culvert Upgrades Peak View Road Road Vegetation Control Old Bega Road Culvert Maintenance Kybeyan Road Culvert Maintenance Billilingra Road Road Causeway Cleaning
ATTENTION USERS OF COOMA MONARO SPORTING FACILITIES
LOCAL HERITAGE FUND 2015-2016
WASTEWATER MAIN REPLACEMENT WORKS Please be advised that weather permitting, wastewater main construction work has been programmed to commence in:
5.00pm & Sat – 9.30am –1.00pm) - Cooma Visitors Centre, 119 Sharp Street, Cooma (Mon-Sun – 9.00am – 3.00pm) - Council’s website – www.cooma. nsw.gov.au Hard copies of the document are available upon request at a cost of $100.00 in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges. Any person may make written submissions to Council about the draft DCP during the exhibition period till 5.00pm Wednesday, 30 September 2015. When making a submission about a specific provision of the DCP, please reference the clause and/or Page number from the DCP. Submissions are to be addressed to: General Manager, CoomaMonaro Shire Council, PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630.
Councillor Winston Phillips 0487 430 000
COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
General Manager John Vucic Phone: 02 6455 1777 Director of Corporate Services Stephen Molloy Fax: 02 6455 1799 A/Director of Engineering Services Keith Walker Web: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Director of Environmental Services Peter Smith Email: council@cooma.nsw.gov.au After Hours Emergency Contacts WATER 0417 278 056 WASTEWATER 0419 251 378 RECREATION 0427 011 144 ROADS 0447 415 150