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The Valley Views Issue 28 | June 2017 Council recently conducted one of its most successful community engagement programs, when we travelled around Yass Valley holding 11 community meetings to introduce our 2017-2021 Delivery Program and 2017-2018 Operational Plan & Budget. I would like to express my gratitude to the community associations and organisation that we worked very closely with to promote these meetings, and to thank all who attended. Councillors and Council staff got a lot out of these meetings, the face- to-face communication is invaluable as we work with our community, to make Yass Valley the best it can be. We received over 400 submissions on these documents, which Council debated at the May Council meeting with the final documents now adopted. Please visit our website for more information. Yass Valley Council has made a commitment to improve our community engagement. This commitment will come in many forms and over a number of years. In the short term we are rolling out a number of surveys, so that we can hear directly from our community, to understand their thoughts and opinions. We encourage you to get involved and get those around you involved. We all love where we live and want to make it the best community it can possible be, but to do this we need input from our residents and businesses. A dedicated page has been established on our website for all current surveys: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/yass-valley- community-surveys This page will continue to display all current surveys. Rowena Abbey Yass Valley Mayor Mayor’s Message Mayor’s Message ENSURING YASS VALLEY IS accessible FOR ALL LIVING WITH A DISABILITY 12% of Yass Valley’s population is living with a disability and Yass Valley Council is working with the community to develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) to improve access to services and activities. The Plan is a legislative requirement of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act (2014) and aims to demonstrate Council’s commitment to people living with a disability in our community. Extensive community consultation occurred during May, engaging with targeted community groups, as well as the wider community. This engagement process will ensure that the Plan will take into consideration the feedback given by businesses and community members, as well as people with a disability and their carers. Strategies are expected to include actions associated with the following: • providing improved access to Council buildings, events and facilities • providing improved access to Council information • further supporting employment of people with disability It is anticipated that the DRAFT Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) will be discussed at the June Council meeting, with the community able to provide more feedback when it goes on Public Exhibition for comment. COUNCIL’S 2017/2018 Grants PROGRAM OPENS Yass Valley Council’s 2017/2018 Grants Program opened on Monday, 29th May 2017 and are accepting applications for the Major Events Marketing Program, Community Grants Program and Heritage Grants Program. Three grant programs: • Major Events Marketing Program • Community Grants Program • Heritage Grants Program Grant applications close 5.00pm Friday, 30th June 2017. Please visit Council’s website for more information: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au Murrumbateman Progress Association, along with community members, were able to construct a performance stage at the Recreation Grounds with their grant funding.
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The Valley Views Issue 28 | June 2017
Council recently conducted one of its most successful community engagement programs, when we travelled around Yass Valley holding 11 community meetings to introduce our 2017-2021 Delivery Program and 2017-2018 Operational Plan & Budget. I would like to express my gratitude to the community associations and organisation that we worked very closely with to promote these meetings, and to thank all who attended.
Councillors and Council staff got a lot out of these meetings, the face-to-face communication is invaluable
as we work with our community, to make Yass Valley the best it can be. We received over 400 submissions on these documents, which Council debated at the May Council meeting with the fi nal documents now adopted. Please visit our website for more information.
Yass Valley Council has made a commitment to improve our community engagement. This commitment will come in many forms and over a number of years. In the short term we are rolling out a number of surveys, so that we can hear directly from our community, to understand their thoughts and opinions. We encourage you to get involved and get those around you involved. We all love where we live and want to make it the best community it can possible be, but to do this we need input from our residents and businesses.
A dedicated page has been established on our website for all current surveys: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/yass-valley-community-surveys This page will continue to display all current surveys.
Rowena AbbeyYass Valley Mayor
Mayor’s MessageMayor’s Message
ENSURING YASS VALLEY IS accessible FOR ALL LIVING WITH A DISABILITY12% of Yass Valley’s population is living with a disability and Yass Valley Council is working with the community to develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) to improve access to services and activities. The Plan is a legislative requirement of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act (2014) and aims to demonstrate Council’s commitment to people living with a disability in our community.
Extensive community consultation occurred during May, engaging with targeted community groups, as well as the wider community. This engagement process will ensure that the Plan will take into consideration the feedback given by businesses and community members, as well as people with a disability and their carers.
Strategies are expected to include actions associated with the following: • providing improved access to Council buildings, events and facilities• providing improved access to Council information• further supporting employment of people with disability
It is anticipated that the DRAFT Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) will be discussed at the June Council meeting, with the community able to provide more feedback when it goes on Public Exhibition for comment.
COUNCIL’S 2017/2018 Grants PROGRAM OPENSYass Valley Council’s 2017/2018 Grants Program opened on Monday, 29th May 2017 and are accepting applications for the Major Events Marketing Program, Community Grants Program and Heritage Grants Program.
Three grant programs:• Major Events Marketing Program• Community Grants Program• Heritage Grants Program
Grant applications close 5.00pm Friday, 30th June 2017. Please visit Council’s website for more information: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au
Murrumbateman Progress Association, along with community members, were able to construct a performance stage at the
Recreation Grounds with their grant funding.
Parks & Playground STRATEGY & SURVEY Yass Valley Council has proudly achieved many of the actions and priorities of the 2014 Park & Playground Strategy and are now undertaking to establish a new fi ve year Strategy. The draft Strategy will aim to identify the provision of playgrounds at various parks across the Yass Valley LGA and sets priorities for upgrading and replacement of current playgrounds.
How you can be involved:• SURVEY – closes 11.59pm Sunday 25 June 2017. Please visit our website:
www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/yass-valley-community-surveys or contact Council to receive a hard copy of the survey – 02 6226 1477 or [email protected]
• SUBMISSION – the draft Strategy will also be on exhibition for public comment during this same period and can be viewed on Council’s website - www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/council/exhibition
• WORKING GROUP – Council is also seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ from community members who wish to be part of a Playground Strategy Working Group. To ‘express interest’ in joining this Working Group please apply in writing by email ([email protected]) or post (PO Box 6 YASS NSW 2582).
Right: Senator for the ACT Zed Seselja, Mayor Rowena Abbey, Lindsay Butt, Cr Allison Harker, Cr Cec Burgess & Cr Mike Reid (back).
Friday, 12th May 2017 marked the opening of the new concrete Dicks Creek Road Bridge at Nanima, near Murrumbateman, replacing an almost 60-year-old timber bridge that served the community well but was in desperate need of replacement.
Senator for the ACT Zed Seselja said local residents welcomed the funding under the Bridges Renewal Programme Round Two to rebuild Dicks Creek Road Bridge.
“With the 1960 bridge starting to deteriorate Yass Valley Council, due to safety concerns, had to impose a 5-tonne load limit which caused signifi cant inconvenience to residents and businesses within the area,” Senator Seselja said. “This new bridge will improve safety and access for residents and save money for freight operators – delivering dollars into the pockets of local businesses and supporting local jobs.”
Mayor of Yass Valley Rowena Abbey said Yass Valley was like many rural councils which have a number of timber bridges, which, over many years, have deteriorated and now need to be replaced.
“In December 2016 Council adopted a Bridge Rehabilitation Program to ensure the remaining eleven bridges are replaced as soon as fi nancially possible,” Cr Abbey said. “On behalf of Yass Valley Council and our local residents I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to both the Federal and State Governments, this funding will prove invaluable to our community.”
Local resident Lindsey Butt remembers the day the original bridge was built, with his father Owen Butt one of the many local families who supplied timber and labour for its construction.
“I was about 10 years old when the original Dicks Creek Bridge was constructed and I remember helping my father get the timber ready for the bridge construction crew,” Mr Butt said. “The bridge has served its purpose for many years but was in desperate need of replacement and today is a great occasion for the residents of the area, and I would like to thank all involved.”
The Dicks Creek Road bridge project was jointly funded with the Australian Government providing $723,000 under the Bridges Renewal Programme and the New South Wales Government contributing $723,000 under the Fixing Country Roads Program.
DICKS CREEK ROAD bridge OPENING
DON’ T s h r e d AND r e c y c l e !Yass Valley Council’s recycling provider (Re.Cycle Canberra) will no longer be accepting shredded paper from our yellow recycling bins. Any load of recycling material that is contaminated with SHREDDED paper will be sent to landfi ll by Re.Cycle, defeating the purpose of recycling in the fi rst place. Yass Valley Council will also be fi ned for any contaminated loads of recycling.
Transfer stations will accept SHREDDED paper from residents (not businesses) free of charge or you can simply place your shredded paper in your green rubbish bin. Alternatively you may wish to consider some of these methods to re-use shredded paper.
• Pack stuff with it.• Scent it with essential oil and make a sachet.• Use it as animal bedding or donate it to a vet or
animal shelter.• Extend your kitty litter.• Make your own paper!• Use it as mulch.• Use it in place of rice or confetti.• Use it for fun art projects, like papier-mâché,
scarecrows or costumes.• Use it in your worm farm.
For the past several years the library services for Yass Valley have operated in a cooperative arrangement with Goulburn Mulwaree Library and Upper Lachlan Shire Library. With agreement from all three councils it has been decided that the existing cooperative arrangement will cease on 30 June 2017.By becoming an independent library service Yass Valley will be able to provide a more effi cient service, with opportunity for library staff to focus on services relevant to our residents, including:• Updating and improving our library collection items and
eResources• Updating and improving our activities, events, and
programs• Improving our local studies and family history services Important Dates:• 9th June – All items from Crookwell, Gunning and
Goulburn need to be returned to Yass Library.• 19th-21st June – Yass Library closed during transition
period to allow for the conversion of data to the new Library system, replacement of all computer equipment.
• 22nd June – Yass Valley Library becomes independent and it is the offi cial go live date for new online catalogue (LIBERO)
Yass Valley Library STANDS ON ITS OWNFrequently Asked Questions:For more information, please visit our website: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/featured-programs/important-information-yass-library-usersIf you have any questions about this exciting transition at your Library please contact Yass Valley Library Coordinator Michelle or Library Offi cer Jane on 6226 1305 or pop in to the Library for a chat.
UNSEALED ROADS GradingProgram - JUNE & JULY 2017 Council’s grading teams have taken advantage of a dry summer to catch up on a large backlog of work on our unsealed road network. Work will continue through autumn and winter, however our program will depend on priorities and rainfall received during this time.
Should residents identify a particular problem or are concerned about signifi cant deterioration of a road, please call (6226 1477) or email ([email protected]) and we will arrange for an inspection.
Training lights switched on
Grading Team AElms Road (gravel patching)Spring Range RoadGlencoe RoadLucernvale RoadOld Gap RoadScanes RoadManton RoadJohn Jobbins Drive
Training lights switched on AT BINALONG RECREATION GROUND & JOE O’CONNOR PARKIn what has been a major community project, the training lights at Binalong Recreation Ground and Joe O’Connor Park have been offi cially switched on!
The project was initially made possible when TransGrid donated redundant power poles several years ago and from there the support for the project grew.• Terry Lemon (Yass Roos) & Ben Spencer (Binalong Brahmans) donated their time
and machinery to complete the excavation work.• TransGrid donated their time and machinery to relocate the poles from Council’s
depot to each of the sporting facilities. • Jeremy Pateman (Pateman Power Solutions) was engaged as a contractor
to install and connect new LED lights. Jeremy coordinated the project with TransGrid and the many volunteers.
*The Valley Views newsletter is compiled a number of weeks before delivery. All care is taken to ensure information is accurate for delivery. Please be aware that information may have changed and you should seek clarifi cation from Council (6226 1477 / [email protected]) to confi rm.
Boutchers Drive Learys LaneWhites RoadDairy Creek RoadLot RoadBrooks Creek LaneShepherd RoadBrowns LaneNoyes LaneTallagandra LaneMulligans Flat RoadDuke RoadGrading Team BCoodravale RoadWee Jasper RoadOld Taemas RoadCavan RoadGlenbower Road
Esdale RoadBloomfi eld RoadBoambolo RoadGlenroy RoadPatmores RoadWades RoadWargeila RoadFairy Hole RoadGooda Creek RoadMundays LaneAnchow Hill LaneBlundell RoadRolfe RoadBoundary LaneHolmwood RoadOaky Creek RoadRochford RoadCaptains Hill Road
JUNE1 CWA - Business meeting
10am - CWA Rooms, Banjo Paterson Park.
2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Friday Club10am-2pm – Friday Club is a fun and engaging club for older people to participate in a range of activities. Call 6226 4555 for more information.
3 & 17 Yass Community Market10am-1pm @ St Augustine’s Hall, Meehan Street Yass.
6 Yass Parkinson’s Support GroupFirst Tuesday of each month @ Yass Soldiers Club, 10:30am.
6, 13, 20 & 27
Maisie’s Choir & Kitchen Band10am-12pm @ Yass Soldiers Club.
10 & 24 Murrumbateman Village Markets9am-1pm @ Murrumbateman Rec Grounds.
12 Yass Knitting Group10am-12pm @ Yass Valley Library.
13 Yass Day VIEW Club meetingLuncheon meetings held second Tuesday of every month at the Yass Golf Club. After the meeting, members enjoy lunch and a guest speaker. All welcome.
15 CWA - Social & Craft Meeting10am CWA Rooms, Banjo Paterson Park.
16, 23, 30 Binalong Playgroup9.30-11.30am @ Binalong Public School. For more information see Facebook page: Binalong Public School P & C Playgroup.
17 CMT Kids Trivia NightYass Golf Club, 7.30pm - $10 per person, 10 per table.
18 Yass Music Club: Wayne Kelly TrioMore information: www.yassmusicclub.com
19 Yass Valley Dementia Coffee & Chat Group10am-12pm – Roses Café, everyone welcome.
JULY1 & 15 Yass Community Market
10am-1pm @ St Augustine’s Hall, Meehan Street Yass.
4 Yass Parkinson’s Support GroupFirst Tuesday of each month @Yass Soldiers Club, 10:30am.
6 CWA - Business meeting10am - CWA Rooms, Banjo Paterson Park.
7, 14, 21 & 28
Friday Club10am-2pm – Friday Club is a fun and engaging club for older people to participate in a range of activities. Call 6226 4555 for more information.
8 & 22 Murrumbateman Village Markets9am-1pm @ Murrumbateman Rec Grounds.
10 Yass Knitting Group10am-12pm @ Yass Valley Library.
11 Yass Day VIEW Club meetingLuncheon meetings held second Tuesday of every month at the Yass Golf Club. After the meeting, members enjoy lunch and a guest speaker. All welcome.
18 & 25 Maisie’s Choir & Kitchen Band10am-12pm @ Yass Soldiers Club.
20 CWA – Yass school children’s poster competition Morning tea 10am at CWA Rooms, Banjo Paterson Park.
21, 28 Binalong Playgroup9.30-11.30am @ Binalong Public School. For more information see Facebook page: Binalong Public School P & C Playgroup.
AUGUST1 Yass Parkinson’s Support Group
First Tuesday of each month @ Yass Soldiers Club, 10:30am.
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Maisie’s Choir & Kitchen Band10am-12pm @ Yass Soldiers Club.
4, 11, 18 & 25
Friday Club10am-2pm – Friday Club is a fun and engaging club for older people to participate in a range of activities. Call 6226 4555 for more information.
4, 11, 18, 25
Binalong Playgroup9.30-11.30am @ Binalong Public School. For more information see Facebook page: Binalong Public School P & C Playgroup.
5 & 19 Yass Community Market10am-1pm @ St Augustine’s Hall, Meehan Street Yass.
8 Yass Day VIEW Club meetingLuncheon meetings held second Tuesday of every month at the Yass Golf Club. After the meeting, members enjoy lunch and a guest speaker. All welcome.
12 & 26 Murrumbateman Village Markets9am-1pm @ Murrumbateman Rec Grounds.
13 Yass Music Club: Acacia QuartetMore information: www.yassmusicclub.com
14 Yass Knitting Group10am-12pm @ Yass Valley Library.
Events CalendarEvents Calendar
Contact YASS VALLEY COUNCILStreet Address: 209 Comur Street YASS
Postal Address: PO Box 6 YASS NSW 2582
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Cashier 9:00am – 4:30pm
Phone: 02 6226 1477
After Hours: 0408 625 694
Fax: 02 6226 2598
Email: [email protected]
Website: yassvalley.nsw.gov.au
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To fi nd out more or to promote your upcoming community event see: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/whats-on
Send in your community events so we can help you promote them – [email protected]
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