Council CORNER

WHAT'S INSIDE COUNCIL CORNER?

THE HOUSEHOLDER

CARRATHOOL SHIRE NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2017

Notice - Triathlon Road Closure Page 1

Positions Vacant Page 3

Meeting Matters Page 2

Shire Events Listing Page 5

Library News Page 4

Public Exhibition Page 3

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As a resident/ratepayer of the Carrathool Shire, I would like to offer my thoughts:

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GOOLGOWI NSW 2652

February 2017

NEW DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES - BILL PROSSER

Council is fortunate in securing the services of Mr Bill Prosser as Council’s new Director

Infrastructure Services.

Bill has a degree in Civil Engineering and a Local Government Engineer’s Certificate, he

comes to us with extensive experience in Local Government having been employed at

Wollongong City, Albury City, Kiama and Murrumbidgee Shire as Director of Technical

Services for 11 years, as well as several years in private enterprise mainly on land

subdivisions.

Bill commenced duties with Council on 16 January 2017.

WELCOME TO NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN

In conjunction with the February Council meeting, a citizenship

ceremony was conducted by Mayor Cr Peter Laird, for Miss Fiona

Doig.

At the conclusion of the ceremony,

a brief morning tea was held to

welcome our new Australian

citizen and congratulate Fiona on

her decision to become an

Australian Citizen.

NOTICE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR HILLSTON OUTBACK TRIATHLON

SUNDAY 5 MARCH 2017

Between 8am and 10.40am Lachlan River Road, from the Lion’s Park car park entry on Oxley Ave, will be closed

to all traffic other than competitors for the following distance and approximate times:

*1 km North from 8 am-8.30 am approx

*5 km North from 8.45 am-9.20 am approx

*5 km North from 9.40 am-10.40 am approx

The road closure is a requirement of Police, Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) and Carrathool Shire Council to

hold this event. Organisers apologise for any inconvenience but hope that you are able to assist us by avoiding us-

ing this road at these times - or by being patient if you happen to have to wait.

If road use at these times is unavoidable, please proceed with extreme caution. Emergency vehicles will have access

if required. Thank you for your cooperation.

For more information, please contact Robin Bartholomew Ph: 6967 2999.

YOUTH WEEK 2017 Council is asking for assistance from our local youth and schools in the planning of

fun and exciting activities for Youth Week 2017.

Youth Week is an opportunity for young people aged 12-25 to share ideas; attend

events; have their voices heard on issues of concern to them; showcase their talents;

celebrate their contribution to the community; take part in competitions and have fun!

Suggestions are required by 3 March 2017 and can be emailed to council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au or complete a

quick survey found on Council’s website and Facebook page.

Previous activities have included: Disco, Movies, Bowling, Totem Skate School and Paint Dash.

Fiona and Skyla with

Mayor Peter Laird.

Page 2 Council Corner February 2017

WATER & SEWER UPDATE

Carrathool

Council recently replaced the chlorine gas system with a sodium hypo system which has been commissioned. This

new system is easier to operate and maintain, and will promote better health & safety of operators and reduce overall

operational costs.

Goolgowi – Solar Tender

Construction commenced on the last 20Kw solar PV system at Palmyra dam (Goolgowi Raw water system) with

completion expected by 10 March 2017.

Hillston Water Mains Replacement

580 metres of water main replacement has commenced on Molesworth Street & McGee Street. Old PVC pipes will

be replaced with poly pipes and all services will be connected to the new water main in the coming weeks.

Hillston Stormwater

Residents are reminded that all stormwater connections into Council’s sewer system must be disconnected. Council

will be commencing testing of the town’s sewer systems to identify any stormwater connections to the sewer.

Notices will be issued in due course.

Goolgowi Dam – Fencing Works

Construction of the new fence has commenced at the Goolgowi dam site and is expected to be completed by 10

March 2017.

Rankins Springs

The Rankins Springs Water & Sewer operators have cleaned 8 water tanks in the last month on

Whitton Stock Route Road.

600m of new waste water pipe has been installed from the new water treatment plant to the sullage

ponds in Rankins Springs and will be commissioned simultaneously with water treatment plant.

The Rankins Springs operators have been installing pre cast concrete blocks under water tanks to

prevent erosion, so far 5 blocks have been installed.

New signs on all outdoor taps in Rankins Springs have been erected as per the Drinking Water Management

Guidelines reminding residents and visitors that the water from these taps is not suitable for drinking.

Ordinary Meeting Date Venue Business Paper Closure Business Paper Issued

21 March 2017 Goolgowi Council Chambers 10 March 2017 15 March 2017

Council Meetings Agendas/business papers are available for public inspection on Council's website www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au, at the Goolgowi

Council Chambers, Hillston District Office and the WG Parker Memorial Library Hillston from the Friday prior to the Council

meeting. In the interests of good governance and under the Local Government Act 1993 Council is required to be open and

transparent in the conduct of its business. To facilitate this, residents and ratepayers are asked to address any correspondence for

consideration at a Council meeting or requests to address a Council meeting to the General Manager for inclusion in the agenda /

business paper to be received prior to the close of the business paper.

MEETING MATTERS

Repair Program 2016/17

Council have allocated an amount of $107,934 from Council road reserve funds to match the additional funds

provided from the RMS for the Repair Program. These additional funds will be expended on the Western end of

MR368R.

Proposed Road Closures

The following road closure applications were approved:

Public roads at Carrathool and Benerembah north and south of Murrumbidgee River Rd within and adjoining the

properties known as Bringagee Station and Benerembah Station.

Public roads at Hillston, east of Kidman Way within and adjoining the property at 9664 Kidman Way.

Crown roads at Tabbita within and adjoining the property at 3221 Kidman Way.

Crown roads and unformed Council roads at Hillston within and adjoining the property Tanderra.

Crown roads at Hillston within and adjoining the property at 14162 Kidman Way.

Award of Tenders 2017-005 and 2017-006:

Council resolved to award two tenders under Clause 178 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 to:

Tender 2017-005 Drilling, Blasting, Crushing of Gravel to “Milbrae Quarries Pty Ltd”

Tender 2017-006 Fuels, Oils and Lubricants to “Lowes Petroleum”

Page 3 Council Corner February 2017

POOL HOURS MAY BE AMENDED AT LIFEGUARD’S DISCRETION

GOOLGOWI SWIMMING POOL 2016/17

HOURS OF OPERATION – SCHOOL TERM

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur ................... 3.30 pm-6.20 pm

Friday (Swim Club) ........................ 3.30 pm-5.00 pm

(Closed from 5 pm for Swim Club)

No Swim Club ................................ 3.30 pm-6.20 pm

Saturday & Sunday ......................... 12.30 pm-8.00 pm

HILLSTON SWIMMING POOL 2016/17

HOURS OF OPERATION – SCHOOL TERM

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri ...................... 3.30 pm-6.20 pm

Thursday (Swim Club) ................... 3.30 pm-5.30 pm

(Closed from 5.30 pm for Swim Club)

No Swim Club ................................ 3.30 pm-6.20 pm

Saturday & Sunday......................... 12.30 pm-8.00 pm

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

Notice is hereby given that the Council intends to adopt

the Community Engagement Strategy, following an

exhibition period of 28 days.

A copy of the policy is available for public inspection at:

Goolgowi Shire Office; 9-11 Cobram Street Goolgowi,

Hillston District Office; 139-145 High Street Hillston,

Hillston Library; 175 High Street Hillston.

The documents will also be available on Council’s

Website www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au.

Any enquiries should be directed to Council on

6965 1900.

At any time during the

public exhibition period,

submissions in writing will

be received by Council and

must be addressed to the

undersigned. Submissions

can be sent by mail, fax or

email as shown below, and

must be received by 4.15pm

on Tuesday 21 March 2017.

Prior to formal adoption of

the draft strategy, Council

will take into consideration

any submissions that have

been received.

GOOLGOWI AND HILLSTON POOL’S WILL CLOSE ON 2 APRIL 2017 AT 8PM

CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL “Promoting our future through diversity”

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and

provides a smoke free environment.

KEN MURPHY

ACTING GENERAL MANAGER

PO BOX 12, GOOLGOWI NSW 2652

Ph: 02 6965 1900

Fax: 02 6965 1379

Email: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Website: carrathoolshirecouncil.nsw.gov.au

POSITIONS VACANT

Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified

and motivated individuals with the relevant skills,

knowledge and experience to undertake the role of

Operations Clerk with Carrathool Shire Council. The

position is based at Hillston.

The Position: Provide the Director Infrastructure, Project Engineer,

Manager Fleet & Town Services and other critical

Infrastructure Services staff with effective technical and

clerical support in key areas.

Salary & Conditions:

Will be in accordance with the Local Government (State)

Award. Salary will be in the range of $940.70 and

$1025.39 pw dependent upon qualifications and

experience. The successful applicant will be required to

undergo a pre-employment screening at Council's

expense.

Council Contact: A Position Application Form, Position Description and

Information Sheet are available from Councils website.

Please go to www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au for information.

For more detailed information, applicants are encouraged

to discuss the position with Council’s Director

Infrastructure Services, Mr Bill Prosser on 0429 690 060.

Applications:

Please quote position number ISOC070. Applications

will be accepted until 4.00pm Friday, 10 March 2017

and should be marked "CONFIDENTIAL", addressed to

the General Manager and emai led to

recruitment@carrathool.nsw.gov.au or alternatively

posted to PO Box 12 GOOLGOWI NSW 2652. Appli-

cations must address the selection criteria and include 2

recent referees.

OPERATIONS CLERK - ISOC070

PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Page 4 Council Corner February 2017

LIBRARY - WHATS ON! Phone: 02 6967 2503 / Email: library@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Tue Wed Thur March 7 8 9 April 4 5 6 May 9 10 11 June 6 7 8 July 18 19 20

CARRATHOOL SHIRE MOBILE LIBRARY

TIMETABLE 2017

Tuesday 10.00 am - 11.00 am St Josephs School 1.45 pm - 2.45 pm Hillston Central School By Appointment Hillston Play ‘N’ Learn

Wednesday 11.30 am - 12 noon Hillston Billylids 12.30 pm - 12.45 pm Merriwagga (Near Hotel)

2.45 pm - 3.00 pm Carrathool Public School 3.00 pm - 3.15 pm Carrathool Residents

Thursday 11.30 am - 12 noon Rankins Springs

1.15 pm - 1.45 pm Goolgowi Park 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Goolgowi Public School

MORE BOOKS!

Elane Ferrante .............. Neapolitan Series Books 1-4

Lucinda Riley .............. The Shadow Sister

David Whitehouse ....... Mobile Library

William McInnes ......... Full Bore

Guy Hart-Davis ............ Teach yourself visually IPAD

Page 5 Council Corner February 2017

PESTICIDE/

HERBICIDE

APPLICATION PURPOSE LOCATION

Round Up and

Ally

Spot spray &

Boomless nozzle

Spiny Burr grass, Bathurst Burr,

Noogoora Burr, Horehound,

Khaki Weed

Kidman Way, Lachlan River Road,

Trida Road, Merungle Road,

Roto Road, Norwood Lane, Townships

Round Up, Amine

and Hammer

Spot spray &

Boomless nozzle

Clockweed Lachlan River Road

PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE APPLICATION DURING FEBRUARY

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 as declared below.

The application of pesticide/herbicide will be subject

to prevailing weather conditions.

For further information regarding this notice please

contact Council on (02) 6965 1900.

CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL TIP / TRANSFER STATION OPERATING HOURS

Normal Operating Hours

Goolgowi

Tuesday 8.00 am - 11.00 am

Thursday 8.00 am - 11.00 am

Sunday 9.00 am - 12.00 pm

Hillston

Tuesday 7.30 am - 10.00 am & 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Wednesday 7.30 am - 10.00 am

Thursday 7.30 am - 10.00 am

Friday 7.30 am - 10.00 am & 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Sunday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL

GOOLGOWI OFFICE: GENERAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

PO Box 12 Water & Sewer

9-11 Cobram Street A/Hours Goolgowi 0429 690 010

GOOLGOWI NSW 2652 A/Hours Hillston 0429 672 119

Phone: 6965 1900 A/Hours Rankins Springs 0428 661 305

Fax: 6965 1379 A/Hours Road Emergency 0407 244 429

Email: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au Ranger 0429 690 012

Website: www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au Hillston Library 6967 2503

Goolgowi Swimming Pool 6965 1290

HILLSTON DISTRICT OFFICE: Hillston Swimming Pool 6967 2215

139-145 High St Goolgowi Caravan Park 6965 1900

HILLSTON NSW 2675 Hillston Caravan Park 6967 2575

Phone: 6961 7600 Fax: 6961 7617 Rankins Springs Caravan Park 6966 1346

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, public notice is hereby given that

the following development applications have been approved:.

APPROVAL

DATE

REFERENCE APPLICANT ADDRESS DESCRIPTION

12/01/2017 DA2017/018 T & L Corry 38-40 Lachlan Street

Hillston NSW 2675

Dwelling with attached carport and

detached shed

13/01/2017 DA2017/019 J & S McKeon 857 Lachlan River Road

Hillston NSW 2675

Transportable dwelling and shed

11/01/2017 DA2017/020 Southern Vale Homes ‘Multara’ 46 Bradys Road

Goolgowi NSW 2652

Dwelling and attached garage

12/01/2017 DA2017/021 N Waters 229 High Street

Hillston NSW 2675

Transportable dwelling

CLOCKWEED Clockweed is an annual herb that grows to one metre

high with white flowers that become reddish or

yellow with age. It is a new species of weed that has

been found in our area along the Lachlan River Road

and needs to be eradicated as soon as possible.

If you have located this weed on the roadside or on your property please contact Nathan on 0408 778 349.

Page 6 Council Corner February 2017

DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION

Saturday

4 March

Carrathool Races The legendary Carrathool Races attracts up to 2,000 race goers annually. This 6

event race meet has prize money totalling $50,000. The gates open at 11am.

Highlights of the day include Fashions on the Field, Jackeroo Dash & Jillaroo

Sprint, continuous BBQ, licensed bar on course till late. Camp out overnight or

buses are available to/from Griffith & Hay. Entry $20 per person.

Visit www.carrathoolraces.com.au for more information.

Sunday

5 March

Hillston Outback Triathlon The Hillston Outback Triathlon is a great family day out with something for

everyone, made up of four great events:

MICRO 100m swim, 2km bike ride and 800m run,

MINI 200m swim, 10km cycle and 1.6km run.

SPRINT 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run.

Our final event of the day is the Lions Walk for life which is for everyone and it

entails a casual stroll around the lake to raise funds for the heart foundation

If anyone is interested in competing in any of the above events or would like to be

involved in the day as a helper, please contact Robin Bartholomew 6967 2999 or

email hillstontri@gmail.com for more information.

Early registration discount (fully paid) up to 3rd March 2017. Registration for all

events from 7am on the day. Entries close 30 minutes prior to race start time.

Wednesday

8 March

Seniors Week 2017 Free Seniors Luncheon and Entertainment at the Hillston Ex-servicemen’s Club,

starting at 12 noon. Bookings required: Carrathool Shire Library 6967 2503.

Friday

24 March

Hillston Central School Fete See Poster below!

Stall bookings – Sam Neal 0437 949 449 or Rebecca Dalton 6967 6244

Saturday

25 March

ProTen Goolgowi 6-A-Side Is on again... A fun day for all ages At the Goolgowi Recreation Ground

CRICKET, TOUCH FOOTY AND BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Adults $10, Students $5

Contact Geoff on 0434 292 710 for more information or to register a team.

Please forward upcoming event information to:

e-mail: community@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

post: PO Box 12 Goolgowi 2652

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE COUNCIL

INFORMATION SUCH AS EVENTS, GRANTS OR

THE COUNCIL CORNER - FIRST! To be included in Council’s community email list please forward

your contact details to community@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

CARRATHOOL SHIRE EVENTS LISTING

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

Tuesday

2 May

9.00 am – 10.00 am Carrathool Hall

1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Merriwagga Hall

6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Hillston Ex-serviceman’s Club

Presentation of :

Draft Community Strategic Plan

Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Light morning/afternoon tea will be provided Wednesday

3 May

10.00 am – 11.00 am Rankins Springs Hall

6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Goolgowi Ex-serviceman’s Club