Official newsletter of the Carrathool Shire Council - October 2018

Council Corner

ISSN: 2209-8607

STAFF ACHIEVEMENT At the October Council Meeting Mayor Peter Laird congratulated long term staff member Roy Slade on being awarded the Cr Pat Dixon Lifetime Achievement Award at the Local Government Aboriginal Network Conference in Narrabri on 12-14 September 2018 and thanked him for his dedicated service to the Carrathool Shire Council.

Nomination forms are available at:

Council Offices in Hillston & Goolgowi,

Hillston Library,

Carrathool Public School,

Post Offices - Binya, Rankins Springs & Merriwagga

Online at www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au.

For more information contact Council on 6965 1900.

WORKS UPDATES

CARRATHOOL BRIDGE Carrathool Bridge is well under way, the construction of the temporary bridge has commenced and Council has been receiving positive progress reports from Nelmac (Contractors).

DESATHALON PARK & SWING BRIDGE Desathalon Park is progressing, tree clearing has been completed by the Arborist. In the coming weeks the walking track will commence. The Hillston Swing Bridge refurbishments are set to commence early November.

PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY WAR MEMORIALS FUND (CWMF) GRANT On 9 October 2018 Minister for Veterans Affairs David Elliott and Member for Murray Austin Evans presented the Rankins Springs & District War Memorial Hall Committee with a $8,749 Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) grant for the restoration of the floor in the Rankins Springs War Memorial Hall.

Tenders Council resolved to accept the following tenders: Tender 2019-005 Goolgowi Pool Upgrade to Total Creations and

Services for $245,000 ex GST to commence at the end of the 2018-19 pool season.

Tender 2019-007 Lachlan Valley Way Initial Seal to Craig McKeon

Earthmoving for $438,704 ex GST. Tender 2019-009 Erigolia Road and Roto Road Heavy Patching to

LG Civil Pty Ltd for $302,100 ex GST.

Public Libraries Funding Campaign Council moved to support the NSW Public Libraries Association and Local Government NSW library funding initiative “Renew Our Libraries”. To support the ongoing initiative and to work with the Government to develop a sustainable future funding model with a view to guaranteeing an appropriate level of ongoing and indexed state funding.

Christmas and New Year Closure Council approved the closure of Council Offices, Library and Depots from 3pm 24 December 2018 to reopen on Wednesday 2 January 2019.

$1.5 MILLION STRONGER COUNTRY COMMUNITIES FUNDING

It was recently announced that Carrathool Shire will receive over $1.5 million of funds through round two of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.

The money will go to important infrastructure upgrades and refurbishments in our region including:

$551,000 Hillston Caravan Park amenities refurbishment

$262,000 Hillston Tennis Court upgrades

$180,000 Shire entry and welcome signs.

$140,000 Hillston and Goolgowi pools Infrastructure upgrades

$120,000 Merriwagga Tennis Courts surface and lighting upgrades

$120,000 Shade sails at playgrounds in our Shire

$86,000 Goolgowi Recreation Ground amenities improvements

$66,000 Rankins Springs Sport and Recreation Oval ground and lighting improvements.

These projects will commence in the coming months and will be completed over a period of two years.

MEETING MATTERS

WATER & SEWER NEWS Pump Station 5 Council is currently upgrading Sewer Pump Station 5

Water Meters Work is currently underway to upgrade the Goolgowi potable water meters with completion expected by the end of the 2018/19 financial year.

Automation Investigations are currently underway to automate the Melbergen water meter reading system.

Dampness Hillston Council has engaged a contractor to carryout CCTV inspections and investigation of the High Street Hillston Water Mains to address concerns of dampness.

What if I can taste and smell chlorine in my water Drinking water which sometimes may taste or smell of chlorine is still safe to drink. The smell will evaporate simply by leaving a jug of uncovered water in the fridge for a short period of time or just pour water from one jug to another several times. If you are still concerned please don’t hesitate to contact Council on 02 6965 1900 or 02 6961 7600.

FEES: Hillston Family: $140.00 Goolgowi Family: $130.00 Single: $70.00 Single: $70.00 Family includes children up to 18 years still attending full time education

Single Entry: Over 13 years: $3.50 2 to 13: $2.50 Under 2: FREE Seniors (over 55) $2.00 Non swimmers: $2.00

Season tickets are now available

Toddlers’ Pools: If a child is using the Toddler’s Pool they must be supervised by a competent adult within arms length at all times.

No child over the age of 8 is permitted in the toddlers pool.

Unsupervised Age of Entry: Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a competent adult at all times.

Children have to be 10 years and over and have the ability to swim 2 x 25 laps before being allowed at the pool unsupervised.

The determination of the ability will be at the discretion of the Lifeguard.

Alcohol:

Alcohol is not permitted in any area of the pools.

Glass in all Forms: Glass in any form is not permitted in any area of any pool.

Parties: Please ensure at least one day prior notice is given to the pool Lifeguard if you are intending on holding a party at either of the pool complexes. This ensures that numbers don’t exceed the capability of the Lifeguard on the day and other staff can be arranged.

Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any area

GOOLGOWI & HILLSTON SWIMMING POOL’S

GOOLGOWI SWIMMING CLUB Goolgowi Swimming Club is fun, full of laughs and a great way for all to improve swimming strokes, make new friends or to interact with other parents whilst our children improve their stroke.

Beginners to advanced, all ages welcome. 10, 25, 50 & 100 metre events with assistance if needed. Parent helpers are required to help on point score nights.

Sausage sizzle, drinks and other items available to purchase!

WHEN: Fridays during swim season and school term commencing 9 November 2018

TIME: 5.00 pm till finish (between 6.30 and 7.00 pm)

FIND US ON FACEBOOK: @Goolgowiswimclub

HILLSTON POOL HOURS – SCHOOL TERM Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri ........................ 3.30 pm-6.20 pm

Thu Swim Club ...................... 3.30 pm-5.30 pm

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

Sat, Sun & Public Holiday............. 12.30 pm-8.00 pm

GOOLGOWI POOL HOURS – SCHOOL TERM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur ..................... 3.30 pm-6.20 pm

Fri Swim Club ....................... 3.30 pm-5.00 pm

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

Sat, Sun ........................................ 12.30 pm-8.00 pm

Public Holiday ................................. 2.00 pm-8.00 pm

OPENING: HILLSTON - SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2018 / GOOLGOWI - THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2018

HILLSTON AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB All swimmers are invited to be involved in the 2018-2019 Swimming Season.

Registration afternoon will be held on 8 November, 5pm at the Hillston Swimming Pool

Squads - Tuesdays commencing on 13 November at 4.15pm (Assessment only for the first week)

Club Race nights - Thursdays commencing at 5.15pm (events will be held in 15m, 25m, 50m plus various distance events)

Events for all ages come along for some fun and fitness at the same time- great for the whole family

All enquiries to: Robin Bartholomew 6967 2999

FIND US ON FACEBOOK: @hillstonswimclub

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

ADVERTISEMENTS

POSITION VACANT

TRUCK DRIVER (HEAVY COMBINATION) ISTD132

Council is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated individual for a Heavy Combination Truck Driver position. This position is based in Hillston.

Key functions will be to drive a heavy articulated truck to safely cart materials to and from the worksite to effectively service the operational requirements of Council.

The position will be offered on a fulltime basis. Hours of work are 38 hrs pw with a rostered day off each fortnight. Salary will be in the range of $962.35 to $1,048.97 pw negotiable dependent upon skills, qualifications and experience.

Interested people are asked to submit an application including a resume detailing any experience and/or qualifications, a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria and include details of a Class HC driver’s licence.

To obtain further information please visit www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Northern Overseer, Joe Senes: 0429 919 091

Applications should be marked with the position number and addressed to the Acting General Manager.

Applications close 4pm on Monday 29 October 2018

Council has received a Development Application for a Livestock Intensive Industry (Poultry Production Facility) - Expansion on Lot:2 & 6 DP:1220390, ‘The Ranch’ Tysons Road Tabbita. In accordance with s 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Council hereby provides Notice of the proposed development, which will also be assessed as Designated and Integrated development.

The name of the applicant is VOAG 2 and the Consent Authority for this development is Carrathool Shire Council, PO Box 12, Goolgowi NSW 2652. The approval authority for Integrated development is NSW Environment Protection Authority under s.43 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.

The proposed development consists of the establishment of an additional eight (8) poultry sheds which will each house up to 50,000 birds. The total farm population will be 800,000 birds.

The proposed development is Designated Development under the meaning of s 4.10 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as being a livestock intensive industry for the commercial production of birds accommodating more than 250,000 birds.

The Development Application and supporting documents may be inspected at the offices of Carrathool Shire Council located at 9-11 Cobram Street, Goolgowi and the Department of Planning & Environment Offices from Thursday 25 October 2018 up until close of business on Friday 23 November 2018.

During the time of public exhibition up until the close of business on Friday 23 November 2018 any person may inspect the documents and make written submissions to Carrathool Shire Council concerning this proposed development and if the submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of the objection must be specified in the submission.

Any person who makes a submission by way of an objection and who is dissatisfied with the determination of Carrathool Shire Council to grant development consent may appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court.

Any submissions received regarding this Development Application will be considered a public document.

Should you require further assistance in relation to this matter then please do not hesitate to contact the Council on 6965 1900 during normal office hours.

RATES REMINDER Second Instalment Due 30/11/2018

Carrathool Shire Council would like to remind its ratepayers that the second instalment of rates for the 2018/2019 financial year is due on Friday 30 November 2018.

Payments can be made at either the Goolgowi Administration Office or Hillston District Office by Cash or Cheque. EFTPOS facilities are also available.

NOTICE TO RATE PAYERS Council wishes to remind ratepayers, that all BPAY’S for Rates, Water and Debtor accounts are processed electronically. It is important that the correct Reference Number is used. The use of an incorrect reference number may result in interest being charged due to the payment not being receipted to the correct account.

For more information please feel free to contact Council’s Rates Officer Gillian Gordon on 6965 1900

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2019/016 LOT 2 & 6 DP1220390,

‘THE RANCH’ TYSONS ROAD, TABBITA

MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS

12, 13, 14 & 15 NOVEMBER 2018

Monday 10.00 am - 11.00 am St Joseph’s School 1.45 pm - 2.45 pm Hillston Central School

Tuesday 11.30 am - 12 noon Rankins Springs 1.15 pm - 1.45 pm Goolgowi Park 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Goolgowi Public School

Wednesday 11.00 am - 12 noon Hillston Billylids & Play ‘N’ Learn 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 10.00 am to 10.30 am Lachlan Lodge Hillston Home Visits “Shaggy Dog” Story Hour held in the

School Holidays.

3.00 pm to 5.00 pm daily

Connecting with Council COUNCIL MEETING

Next Meeting: 20 November 2018

Venue: Goolgowi Council Chambers

Agenda Closure: 9 November 2018

Agenda Available: 16 November 2018

Goolgowi Council Chambers 9-11 Cobram Street, Goolgowi

Hillston District Office 139-145 High Street, Hillston

W.G. Parker Memorial Library 175 High Street, Hillston

Mail: PO Box 12 GOOLGOWI NSW 2652

Phone: 02 6965 1900

Fax: 02 6965 1379

Email: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Website: www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au

After Hours Emergency 0407 244 429 Water & Sewer Goolgowi - 0429 690 010 Hillston - 0429 672 119 Rankins Springs - 0428 661 305

To be included in Council’s community email list or to have your event included in this newsletter please forward your contact details and/or event information to: community@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Application Type Purpose Location

Roundup Ultra Max Gramoxone & Ally

Boom Spray Road Side Vegetation

Burley Griffith Way Kidman Way

Glyphosate 450 Arsenal Xtra BS 1000

Boomless Nozzle

Spiny Burr Grass, Khaki Weed

Lachlan Valley Way Lachlan River Road Rankins Road

Glyphosate 450 Arsenal Xtra BS 1000

Boomless Nozzle

Spiny Burr Grass, Khaki Weed

Lachlan Valley Way Springs Road Black Stump Road Arcadia Lane Mitchells Road Motts Road

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 November 2018 as declared be-

LACHLAN LODGE CENT AFTERNOON Saturday 3 November 2018 from 2 pm to 3 pm

HILLSTON JUNIOR BASKETBALL (5-12 YRS) Come along and give it a try at the

Hillston Community Hall Monday 29 October 2018 from 5 pm to 6 pm

Contact: Jodi Cheatly 0488 902 396.

ST JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS TREE 15 December 2018

TWILIGHT MARKETS @ Goolgowi Ex-serviceman's Club

Saturday 17 November 2018 commencing at 5pm BBQ, Bric-a-brac and various other items available

Stall sites available ($10 per site) Contact: 6965 1308 for more information.

HALLOWEEN PARTY ~ Carrathool Sports Club Wednesday 31 October 2018 from 3 pm to 7 pm

Local families are invited to the Carrathool Sports Club’s Halloween Party at the Carrathool Community Hall.

Gold coin entry. Costume contest, spooky stories and trick or treat. $5 Sausage sandwich, drink and chips available.

Parents please bring lollies for trick or treat.

GUNBAR CHRISTMAS TREE 17 December 2018

Entry $20 pp with part proceeds to Drought relief

MULTI SERVICE OUTLET CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Wednesday 21 November 2018 Hillston Ex-Servicemen’s Club Contact Louise on 6961 7600