TheThe UpperUpper LachlanLachlan ShireShire CouncilCouncil BulletinBulletin

20 May 2021

Mike Walsh (Rotarian), Viv Shepherd (Secretary, Hall Committee) and John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen (Crookwell Rotary President). Rotary Club of Crookwell donates to Community Halls Local Community Halls in the Crookwell “The money is to help with the upkeep The Club already donates to village region have benefitted from generous and maintenance of these halls and schools in the district in the form of donations by the Rotary Club of provide just a small bity of assistance for books and prizes for school Crookwell. the important roles they play in their presentations each year. communities.” Donations of $1,500 each have been been made to the Grabben Gullen Hall, The decision to provide financial Crookwell Memorial Hall, assistance for the community halls Community Hall, Bigga Memorial Hall, followed a suggestion made at a board Memorial Hall and Laggan meeting according to the Club’s service Memorial Hall. director, Sean Proudman.

President of Rotary Club of Crookwell, “We discussed it at board level, then put Mr John Van Den Niewenhuizen said it to the members and the support was that the Community Halls of the region unanimous,” he said. providemuch needed facilities for local groups to meet and organise activities. “The money was all raised locally from our BBQs and all of the other projects “These donations are in keeping with we’re involved in, and we’re always on Rotary’s core values of assisting the lookout for community activities and communities locally, nationally and projects that support community John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen (Crookwell internationally,” Mr Nieuwenhuizen said. involvement and that open opportunities Rotary President) with Robert Bill (President, for others.” Crookwell Memorial Hall Committee). The Council Page 2 BulletinBulletin Mandatory changes to Position Vacant lodging a Development Townperson - Gunning Application About the Region The NSW Government passed amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, which Boasting snow-dusted winters with cosy warm fires, will require planning applications to be lodged with autumns ablaze with colour, spring blooms galore and Council’s through the NSW Planning Portal. mild and sunny summers, the Upper Lachlan region is As a result of these changes Council is reviewing and nestled high on the Great Dividing Range less than an proposing a number of upgrades to our planning hour from and two and a half hours from application processes in the coming months to improve – the perfect place to live, work and make your the customer experience. home.

As of the 1 July 2021, these State Government changes TOWNSPERSON - GUNNING will require customers to submit all planning applications with Council online utilising the NSW Government The position of Townsperson (Gunning) is to provide Planning Portal. support to the Overseer Maintenance to efficiently and effectively carry out all works as directed. Council will not be able to accept planning applications over the counter or the post. General tasks will include grass mowing, town These changes provide an exciting new era for planning maintenance and assisting with local resident requests. across NSW, with the Planning Portal providing an easily accessible, user-friendly and transparent system for The successful candidate will possess good judgement lodging planning applications. and problem-solving skills, demonstrate experience in Parks and Garden Maintenance have experience in From 1 July 2021 customers are required to use the Portal minor plant maintenance. to lodge the full range of planning applications, including; An attractive remuneration package including, - Development applications (DAs) including modifications; superannuation arrangements and other incentives will - Complying development certificates (CDCs); be negotiated with the successful applicant from Grade 5 Step Min $968.96 per week as per Council Salary - Construction Certificates (CCs); System.

- Occupation Certificates; and Reporting with the Infrastructure Delivery team, the - Section 68 applications. successful applicant will also have a demonstrated capacity to build effective and productive relationships It is recognised that some customers may find the with both internal and external stakeholders. required changes challenging, so Council is training staff to provide the necessary support to help with the An information package containing the selection criteria transition. required for this position may be obtained at this link, or by phoning the Executive Assistant to Director of As part of the transition Council is also integrating its Infrastructure on 4830 1000. technical planning systems with the Planning Portal, so once an application is submitted to the Portal it will Applications close Monday 24 May 2021 at 4pm and automatically appear in Council’s systems. should be marked as per job title and addressed to the Council is also investigating electronic opportunities for its General Manager, Colleen Worthy. Applications can be assessment, determination and inspection processes with sent: an overall aim of providing an improved service for the customer with respect to the development application By mail: to PO BOX 42, Gunning NSW 2581 process. By email: to [email protected]

For further information please contact Council’s Only applications that provide a resume, cover letter and Environment and Planning Department on (02) 4830 address the selection criteria (essential and desirable) 1000 or visit the NSW State Government Planning will be considered. Portal by the following link: COLLEEN WORTHY https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/eplanning- GENERAL MANAGER mandate PO BOX 42 GUNNING NSW 2581 The Upper Lachlan Shire Council BulletinBulletin Page 3 What’s happening across the Shire • GUNNING LIONS MARKETS • HIGH TEA - with music from pianist and vocalist Sunday 30 May - 8am-2pm SAMMI RICHARDSON The Old Court House Sunday 13 June - 2pm for For stall bookings and further information contact 2.30pm start Graham on 0481 962 285 Crystal Brook Gardens and Lavendar Farm • KIDS ACTING ON STAGE (KAOS) PRESENTS $35 per person. For more “THE JUNGLE BOOK” information and reservations Friday 4 June - Sunday 6 June contact Judith on 48433333 Crookwell Memorial Hall or email Tickets available online at www.trybooking.com or at [email protected] the Crookwell Visitor Information Centre. Tickets will also be available at the door. • GUNNING FOCUS GROUP PRESENTS CLASSICAL GUITAR RECITAL - ANDREW • CURRY LUNCHEON BLANCHON Sunday 6 June - 11.30am for 12noon start Sunday 20 June from 2pm Crystal Brook Gardens and Lavender Farm Gunning Shire Hall $50 per person Tickets available on For more information and reservations, contact www.trybooking.com. Judith on 48433333 or email Enquiries welcome to [email protected] [email protected] or phone 4845 8217.

• GUNNING SWORD SYMPOSIUM • GUNNING PATCHWORK WEEKEND Saturday 12 June - Sunday 13 June Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June Gunning Shire Hall Gunning Shire Hall Including demonstrations, workshops and For more information, including about tickets, visit competitions. Further information, including about www.gunningpatchworkweekend.com. tickets, at www.facebook.com/HEMAGDSF or email [email protected]

Sealing work on Grabine Road. The Upper Lachlan Shire Council Page 4 BulletinBulletin

Determinations Issued between 1 March 2021 and 31 March 2021 DA No. Proposal Property 69/2017 16 Colyer Street CROOKWELL Dwelling Additions & Alterations (S4.55) Lot 2 DP 626075 14/2018 22 Bourke Street COLLECTOR Relocation of Dwelling (S4.55) Lot 11 DP 1211033 10 Pound Street 3/2021 Dwelling Additions & Alterations Lot 75 DP 996708 11 Elizabeth Street CROOKWELL 4/2021 Garage Lot 30 DP 28434 1811 Road LOST RIVER 6/2021 Relocation of Existing Dwelling Lot 211, 245, 387, 413 DP 754147 Lot 2 DP 856737 20 Grabben Gullen Road CROOKWELL 13/2021 Dwelling Lot 1 DP 1256868 118 Yass Street GUNNING 15/2021 Transportable Dwelling Lot 6 Sec 22 DP 758493 265 Old Station Creek Road 16/2021 Shed Lot 6 DP 846409 940 Flacknell Creek Road 17/2021 Dwelling Lot 41 DP 1212213

65 Emerton Drive GREENWICH PARK 19/2021 Dwelling Lot 15 DP 1095649 374 Mullins Creek Road BREADALBANE 20/2021 Dwelling Lot 4 DP 1193152 98 McDonald Road CROOKWELL 22/2021 Dwelling Additions & Alterations Lot 2 DP 1138510 5 Holborow Road CROOKWELL 27/2021 Shed Lot 1 DP 848724

820 Rhyanna Road CHATSBURY 109/2020 Dwelling Lot 3 DP 1064582

Determinations Issued between 1 April 2021 and 30 April 2021 DA No. Proposal Property 104/2019 Goulburn Street COLLECTOR Shed (S4.55) Lot 4 Sec 15 DP 758263

35/2018 56 Yass Street GUNNING Other (S4.55) Lot 1 DP 214923

16 Cooper Street GUNNING 21/2021 Dwelling Lot 101 DP 1250004

16 Grabben Gullen Road CROOKWELL 24/2021 Dwelling Lot 2 DP 1256868

26/2021 Shed 11 Graham Crescent CROOKWELL

17 Oram Street CROOKWELL 30/2021 Shed Lot 12 & 13 Sec 5 DP 17541754

75 Goulburn Street 12/2021 Commercial Use Crookwell