Council Column
RATES REMINDER
Payment of the first Rates instalment is due on 31 August 2023. You can make payments online at https://eservices.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/
Contact our revenue team to discuss payment options if you have an overdue account.
EMAIL RATES & WATER NOTICES
You can request your Rates and Water notices be issued by email by registering here. https://registrations.pml.com.au/lachlanshire
NEXT ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
The next Ordinary Meeting of Lachlan Shire Council will be held on Wednesday, 27 September 2023 in the Condobolin Council Chambers commencing at 2:00pm.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Council has a number of job opportunities currently available including:
- Plant Operators
- Truck Drivers
- Early Child Care Educators
- Library Assistants
- Plant Mechanics
For more information about all our vacancies Please go to www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au or call Council on 02 6895 1900.
COMMUNITY DONATIONS
Round 2 of Council’s Community Donation and Event Support Program closes on 15 September 2023. https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/Community/Grants-and-Donations/Council-Donation-and-Event-Support-Program
CUSTOMER REQUESTS
If you need to report a problem or request a service, please call our customer service team on 6895 1900 so the matter is directed to the appropriate area.
MONDAY MOVIES - CONDOBOLIN LIBRARY
The next Monday Movie will be held at the Condobolin Library on 18 September from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Free afternoon tea will be served and bookings are essential, so call the Library today 6895 2253.
TOTTENHAM LIBRARY – CHANGE OF HOURS
From Monday 18 September 2023 Tottenham Library will have new opening hours; 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week.
TOURISM AMBASSADORS WANTED
If you would like to be a volunteer Tourism Ambassador at the new Lachlan Shire Visitor Information Centre visit www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au or contact Robyn Ryan on 6895 1900 to find out how.
AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Lachlan Shire will have a stand at the Lake Cargelligo show on 2 September 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
As the weather warms you are reminded to manage vegetation on your property to ensure a safe environment. Controlling vegetation overgrowth reduces the fuel load and minimises the threat of fire.
ROADS UPDATE
Murie culvert – culverts have been installed and road formation work is in progress.
Bogan Way/Jumble Plains Road intersection – road reconstruction is continuing.
Boona Road - widening from Maitland Street to end of narrow seal (18 km) will commence in September.
Officers Parade, Condobolin - footpath construction is in progress
Lansdale Road – Miamley Street to Racecourse Road – road reconstruction and widening will commence in September.
PROJECT UPDATE
Lachlan Shire Visitor Information Centre Landscaping works continue.
Scott Street Subdivision, Condobolin
Stormwater installation along Officers Parade nearing completion.
Foster Street Upgrade, Lake Cargelligo
Pedestrian islands, street furniture and landscaping to be completed over the coming weeks.
Lake Cargelligo Cricket Ground
The toilet block has been manufactured ready for installation.
WATER & SEWER UPDATE
Stage 1 of water main extension in golf Links Road and Silos Road Condobolin underway.
Lake Cargelligo Sewerage Treatment Plant Lagoons Bird Hide is open to the public.
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
Council will soon invite the community to suggest names for the new residential subdivision and street near Officers Parade. More information will be coming soon.