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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE SHIRE COUNCIL JUNE 2019 CARRATHOOL BRIDGE UPDATE CHARLES STURT The remainder of the bridge beams have been UNIVERSITY positioned. Road works including line marking and SCHOLARSHIPS 2019 road furniture eg signs, guard rails-posts are to be completed by the end of July. On 9 May 2019, the Carrathool The new Bridge is scheduled to open mid Shire Charles Sturt University August, more details to follow in the July Council Scholarships were officially Corner. awarded at a ceremony held in .

Congratulations to our two recipients, Chloe Power and Jade Neal.

GOOLGOWI SKATE PARK UPDATE On Thursday 13 June 2019 students from Public School attended an excursion to the Goolgowi Skate Park construction site. There, students were told about the different types of ramps that will soon be available and the possible jumps and tricks they can do once construction is completed. STRONGER COUNTRY COMMUNITIES FUND NOW OPEN 22, 23, 24 & 25 JULY 2019 Round Three is now open and will provide $100 million for community projects in regional NSW, with at Round Three 2019 Monday least $50 million for youth-related 10.00 am - 11.00 am St Joseph’s School projects. 1.45 pm - 2.45 pm Hillston Central School Closing on Friday 27 September 2019. Sporting Clubs

Tuesday and Community groups are encouraged to apply for 11.30 am - 12 noon funding for upcoming projects. 1.15 pm - 1.45 pm Goolgowi Park Contact John Randall, Economic Development Officer on (02) 6965 1900 for further information and 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Goolgowi Public School application assistance. Wednesday MEETING MATTERS 11.00 am - 12 noon Hillston Billylids & PCYC - FUN FOR KIDS DAY Play ‘N’ Learn Council resolved to waive the Stan Peters Oval Fees 12.30 pm - 12.45 pm (Near Hotel) for the PCYC’s “Fun for Kids Day” on 1 October 2019. 2.45 pm - 3.00 pm Carrathool Public School RURAL ADDRESSING POLICY 3.00 pm - 3.15 pm Carrathool Residents At the June meeting Council it was resolved to adopt Thursday the Rural Addressing Policy and Procedure after the 10.00 am - 10.30 am Lachlan Lodge & public exhibition period with no submissions received. Hillston Home Visits OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 The Operational Plan for 2019-20, incorporating the BE CONNECTED IN GOOLGOWI Community Strategic objectives, budget estimates, Be connected is a free program designed to assist older rates structure and fees and charges, was resubmitted Australians in developing skills and confidence to to Council following a Public Exhibition period. Three access information and services online. submissions were received and Council resolved to Subjects include the basics of computers, tablets, adopt the Operational Plan with changes made as emails, Wi Fi, safety online, taking photos on your requested. device and more. INFORMATION GUIDE We will be conducting four sessions throughout the Council adopted its Information Guide with minor month of August 2019 at the Goolgowi Shire office. amendments. The adopted guide can now be viewed If you would like to attend or for further information on Council’s website. please contact the Library on TRAFFIC COMMITTEE ITEMS 6967 2503. An update was provided to Council on matters You do not need any prior experience to join the training discussed at the February 2019 Traffic Committee and iPads can be provided if necessary. Meeting. Group sessions or one on one training is available. HILLSTON CARAVAN PARK REFURBISHMENT The Hillston Caravan Park “Proposed Refurbishment Plan” was approved by Council. The plan provides for the refurbishment of two cabins per year which would see a complete refurbishment of 10 cabins within five years ensuring that accommodations are modern, safe and fit for purpose. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Council resolved to grant development consent subject to conditions imposed for the following Developments:  DA2019/028 790ML Irrigation Dam  DA2019/030 Extractive Industry - Sand Pit NEW DVD’s COUNCIL POLICY REVIEW Council resolved to adopt 15 reviewed/amended policies and 5 new policies following a public exhibition period of 28 days commencing on Wednesday 3 July 2019. The draft policies can be viewed on Councils website or at a Council office or library. ADVERTISEMENTS POSITIONS VACANT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Council are seeking suitably qualified and motivated DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA2019/035, individuals for the following positions: LOT 128 & 129 DP756039 22, 23, 24 & 25 JULY 2019 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT – CSMA154 ROAD, BENEREMBAH The Management Accountant key functions will be to Council has received a Development Application to manage the processing of relevant transactions and construct a 795ML Irrigation Storage Dam on Lot:128 & data to ensure the efficient preparation and distribution 129 DP:756039, Murrumbidgee River Road Benerembah. of accurate and timely financial information, estimates, In accordance with s 4.46 of the Environmental Planning budgets and reports which comply with local and Assessment Act 1979, Council hereby provides notice government, legislative and accounting standards. of the proposed development, which will also be assessed as Integrated development. This fulltime position is based at Goolgowi. Hours of work are 35 hrs pw with a rostered day off each The name of the applicant is Walnuts Pty Ltd and fortnight. Salary will be in the range of $1,612.99 to the Consent Authority for this development is Carrathool $1,758.16 pw negotiable dependent upon skills, Shire Council, PO Box 12, Goolgowi NSW 2652. The qualifications and experience. approval authority for Integrated development is WaterNSW under Division 1 of Part 3 of the Water Council Contact: Director Corporate & Community Management Act, 2000. Services, Robert Rayner on 0447 652 696. The Development Application and supporting documents Applications close 4pm on Friday, 5 July 2019 may be inspected at Council’s Goolgowi Office, 9-11 PPT CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER - CSPTCSO157 Cobram Street, Goolgowi, from Thursday 27 June 2019 up The Part time Customer Service Officer’s key functions until close of business on Thursday 25 July 2019. will be to provide the initial point of contact between During the time of public exhibition up until the close of Council and its customers including face-to-face business on Thursday 25 July 2019 any person may enquiries and transactions. inspect the documents and make written submissions to This part time position is based at Hillston. Hours of Carrathool Shire Council concerning this proposed work are 12 hrs pw. Salary will be in the range of development and if the submission is made by way of $29.86 to $32.55 per hour negotiable dependent upon objection, the grounds of the objection must be specified in skills, qualifications and experience. the submission. Council contact Cheryl Wray, on (02) 6965 1900. Any person who makes a submission by way of an Applications close 4pm on Friday, 15 July 2019. objection and who is dissatisfied with the determination of GRADUATE ENGINEER – ISGE155 Carrathool Shire Council to grant development consent The Graduate Engineer key functions will be to support may appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court. the Manager Infrastructure Services with effective Any submissions received regarding this Development technical support and undertake civil engineering Application will be considered a public document. survey, design and setting out for the Infrastructure Services department. VEHICLES FOR SALE / TRADE-IN This term position is based at Hillston. Hours of work Plant 1297 – Toyota Aurion ATX Sedan* are 35 hrs pw with a rostered day off once a fortnight. Plant 1310 – Holden ZB Calais-V Hatchback* Salary will be in the range of $1,449.44 to $1,579.88 Plant 1556 – Holden Colorado 4x2 LTZ Crew Cab Pickup pw negotiable dependent upon skills, qualifications and Plant 1829 – Holden Colorado 4x2 Crew Cab Tray Back* experience Plant 1833 – Holden RG Trailblazer LTZ 4x4* Council also offers a generous Relocation Expenses Plant 1539 –Toyota Hilux 4x2 Workmate SR Dual Cab Tub** *40,000kms / **80,000km Policy. * Please note that Council will retain all two-way radios * Council contact Tom Steele, on 0429 690 020. Council contact: Bert Breuling, Manager Fleet and Town Applications close 4pm on Friday, 19 July 2019. Services on (02) 6965 1900 or 0429 651 348. Applications should be marked with the position All quotations must be completed on an Official number and be addressed to the General Manager. Council Quotation Form and placed in a sealed To obtain further information and view the position envelope clearly marked ‘Confidential Vehicle descriptions please visit www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/ Quotation’ and clearly state the quotation name and plant council/positions-vacant number. This form can be obtained from Council. Quotations are to be received at the Goolgowi Council NEW DVD’s You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent Chambers or by email at [email protected] residency, (proof must be provided with your by 12 noon Wednesday 3 July 2019. application), to be eligible for these positions. All persons are advised that it is their responsibility to Carrathool Shire Council is an equal opportunity ensure that their quotation is received prior to the employer and values diversity advertised closing date and time. COMMUNITY NEWS BOOK WEEK 2019 All students in the Carrathool Shire are invited to participate in the 2019 Book Week Activities to be held at the Carrathool Shire Library during Book Week. This year’s visiting author will be Anna Fienberg. Anna will be visiting the Carrathool Shire on Tuesday 20 August and local students are invited to come along to a session. All Book Week activities have been delivered to schools and pre schools and we look forward to your great entries.

PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE APPLICATION In accordance with Carrathool Shire Council’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan, Council hereby gives notice that pesticide/herbicide application will be undertaken within the Shire area during JULY / AUGUST 2019 as declared in the table below. Application Type Purpose Location African Hillston, Goolgowi, Carrathool Grazon Extra, Spot Boxthorn, Prickly surrounding areas Uptake Spray Pear control

Control MR80 Tabbita to Goolgowi Boom Grammoxone Roadside Spray Vegetation Tabbita Lane - 244R Springs Road - 368R Rankins Springs Road - 321R PROTEN CUP 2019 Mossgiel Road - 80R 06 July 2019 Round 6 Barellan Lake Cargelligo - 501R Control Road - 501R 13 July 2019 Semi Finals Round Up Boom Roadside Roto Road 20 July 2019 Preliminary Final and Ally Spray 27 July 2019 Grand Final Vegetation Merungle Road Road SPRING IN THE SPRINGS Cahills Road Black Stump Road RANKINS SPRINGS Erigolia Road 19 OCTOBER 2019 Brinagee Road

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