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Community Newsletter SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 Council work crews install a replacement culvert at Boomi Creek. The original culvert was washed away in the February flood. The new culvert opened to traffic NEW TRACTOR MEMORIAL In this MAYOR MAYOR’S PUBLIC POOLS FOR BENCHES WHAT’S NEW RE-ELECTED MESSAGE RE-OPEN WOODENBONG APPROVED AT THE ROXY ISSUE - 2 - - 2 - - 3 - - 4 - - 5 - - 6 - COUNCIL TO BUY land on Fairy Mount Council will buy 16.3 hectares of land on Fairy Mount as part of its strategy to create a network of mountain bike, walk- ing and jogging trails close to Kyogle. Council approved the purchase of the land, which includes the existing walking track to the top of Fairy Mount, at its Sep- tember meeting. Council began negotiating the possible purchase of the land with the current owners during the development of its Mountain Bike Trail Development Strate- gy. Stage one of the strategy included sup- porting the development of a mountain bike facility in Boorabee State Forest and upgrading the Kyogle BMX track to a One of the incredible views from the existing Fairy Mount walking track. pump track. With the pump track completed and the and the development of a viewing plat- tain bike riding opportunities that are development of trails in Boorabee State form or lookout near the summit. easily accessible to Kyogle residents as Forest in progress, Council is now turning The trails would start and end at Mount well as create attractions for visitors and its attention to Stage 2 of the strategy. Street lookout and the strategy also in- tourists. It provides for walking and mountain cludes upgrades to this lookout. However, as the majority of the north‐ bike trails to the summit of Fairy Mount The aim is to have walking and moun- western side of Fairy Mount is privately- Continued Page 5 1 MAYOR, Deputy re-elected Cr Danielle Mulholland, dates and times for the coming pictured right, has been re- 12 months. elected to serve another year as Councillors resolved to Mayor of Kyogle Council. continue holding meetings on The C Ward Councillor was the second Monday of every elected unopposed at the month except in January when September Council meeting and no meeting is held and June will lead Council into the next when the meeting is held on the local government election in Tuesday after the Queen’s 2021. birthday long weekend. Originally, local government pandemic. This is Cr Mulholland’s sixth Meetings will continue to be elections were to be held this B Ward Councillor John Burley, term as Mayor and Cr Burley’s held at the Council Chambers at year, however the State pictured above right, also was re- fifth term as Deputy Mayor. 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle and Government postponed them for elected Deputy Mayor The Council at the September will start at 5pm. 12 months due to the COVID-19 unopposed. meeting also set its meeting from the Mayor ... I would encourage everyone to keep There will be an official opening at Well to say that this has been an monitoring official information sources some point (subject to whatever Covid eventful month is an understatement. to stay informed, however this is a great restrictions apply at the time) and all The closure of the border with result and one the Northern Rivers Joint interested parties will have an oppor- Queensland, the establishment of the Organisation has been lobbying for tunity to participate but, in the mean- border bubble in response and the on- since the border restrictions were first time, it’s open to traffic and is being going issues for people as a result has imposed. used on a daily basis. absorbed an enormous amount of time Street libraries continue to be rolled The fate of the old bridge is in the and effort. out across the area and a big thank you hands of the State Government alt- I’ve been working closely with our to all the generous souls who have do- hough it is scheduled for demolition local member Janelle Saffin and the nated books so that this initiative can and we’re working with all the relevant NSW Cross-Border Commissioner and be implemented to the benefit of all. authorities to ensure that the wishes of other mayors to try to get some sense of Council has agreed to install some local residents, including our First Na- where this is all going and to keep up to memorial seats for the late Tom Hale tion people, who have an historical con- date with how our issues are being pro- and Frank Burgess. nection to the bridge are considered. As gressed. Tom’s seat will be a rising sun veteran soon as we hear something, we’ll let We are currently meeting once or memorial seat and Frank’s will be a everyone know via the usual mediums. twice a week to try to solve some of the different style and both will progress I’d like to remind all the ladies that issues for people who need to transition just as soon as we can get them into the the Breastscreen NSW North Coast mo- between Queensland and NSW, however works program. bile unit will be in Kyogle from 30 Sep- the Queensland Government is reluctant I’d like to thank the Bonalbo Progress tember to 21 October and Bonalbo from to make any hasty changes to current Association for partnering with us to 21-27 October, so please take the op- arrangements. deliver Tom’s seat. portunity to get screened. It’s a simple As I write this, the Queensland Gov- I would also like to thank all the procedure that could save your life. ernment has advised that it has expand- Bonalbo and Tabulam community mem- It’s also timely to remind everyone (as ed its border bubble to include all of the bers who have lobbied for this recogni- if we need any reminding after last year) Kyogle Council area as well as the Lis- tion for Tom and Frank. that we are heading into the start of the more, Byron, Balllina, Richmond Valley, This is a great example of Council and next bushfire season. If you have any Tenterfield and Glen Innes local govern- community partnerships working well to questions or concerns or you’re just ment areas. deliver projects identified by the com- looking for advice about how to prepare That means that from 1am on 1 Octo- munity, for the community. your family and property for fire, please ber, any resident living in the Kyogle We’ve also had a bit of confusion contact your local Rural Fire Brigade. local government area (LGA) and the around the Tabulum Bridge opening They can give you information and ad- other listed LGAs can now apply for a which is a $48M project funded by the vice on how best to be prepared. border permit to travel anywhere in State Government. Until next time, Queensland. Danielle Mulholland 2 What you must do when BUILDING Just about everyone knows you need a development application to build a new house or undertake renovations. But did you know you also need a con- struction certificate before you can start work and an occupation certificate before you can move into your new house or use the renovated part of a building? Building a new house or renovating your Before starting work on your building property is always exciting. However, the project, you need to obtain a construc- development application process can tion certificate from Council or a private sometimes be confusing and overwhelm- certifier. ing. Most people know that they need to lodge a development application with That is obtain an Occupation Certificate most suitable for your circumstances or Council and obtain development consent from Council or a private certifier. you can seek independent advice from a before going ahead with building a new An Occupation Certificate authorises the planning professional or private building house or renovating. occupation and use of a new building or certifier. However, a development consent does part of a building and is required under Forms to apply for a Construction Certifi- not mean you can start building work. You NSW planning and building law. cate or an Occupation Certificate can be must first do four things: Council is unable to issue you with an downloaded from Council’s website at: 1. Get a Construction Certificate – this is Occupation Certificate after you have com- www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au/forms- an approval from Council or a private cer- menced using your new space and without applications/forms-and-applications/. tifier to do building work one, any insurance policies you have taken Forms to appoint Council as your Princi- 2. Appoint a Principal Certifying Authori- out to protect your new asset may be void. pal Certifying Authority and to notify ty (PCA) to monitor construction – this can If you have undertaken building work Council of when you intend to commence be Council or an accredited certifier without a Construction Certificate, com- building work are also available from the 3. Give Council and the PCA two days’ menced using your new building before website. notice before you start work obtaining an Occupation Certificate, or For further information about develop- 4. Complete any works listed in the ‘Prior even built something without develop- ment processes, please visit Council’s to commencing work’ part of your devel- ment consent (if it was required) don’t website or contact Council’s Planning and opment consent. stress. Building Services team on 02 6632 1611 Many people also do not realise that There are ways you can make your de- or email [email protected].