Council Column - June 2023

NEXT ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL

The next Ordinary Meeting of Lachlan Shire Council will be held on Wednesday 28 June 2023 in the Condobolin Council Chambers commencing at 2:00pm.

D WARD BY-ELECTION

The declaration of results by the Returning Officer for the D Ward by-election will be made on Tuesday 6 June 2023.

RATES NOTICES

Property owners are advised that the fourth-quarter rate instalment is due on 31 May 2023.

If you are unable to make your payment by the due date please contact Council’s revenue team to discuss repayment options. You can make your payments online at https://eservices.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/eservice/

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Administration Officer - Corporate and Community Services - Applications close 2 June 2023

  • Building Maintenance Officer - Applications close 5 June 2023
  • Early Child Care Educator - Applications close 13 June 2023
  • Community Care Worker - Home and Community Care - Applications close 13 June 2023
  • Plant Mechanic - Applications ongoing
  • Workshop Supervisor/Mechanic - Applications ongoing

Please call Council on 6895 1900 or visit https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au for more information and position descriptions for the above positions.

ON EXHIBITION - DRAFT 2023/2024 BUDGET AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Lachlan Shire Council advises that the draft 2023/2024 Budget and supporting documentation is available for public exhibition for 28 days, until 22 June 2023. Exhibition locations https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/Council/Keep-In-Touch/Public-Exhibition Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo Administration Offices, Library, Tottenham and Burcher Post Offices, Albert Hotel, Fifield Hotel, and Tullibigeal Co-Op. For further information please contact Council’s Director Corporate and Community Services, Mrs Karen Pegler on 68 951900.

GUM BEND LAKE BARBEQUES

As a result of flood damage to the underground power supply, two (2) barbeques are currently not operational. Council is working with contractors to rectify the issue and apologises for the inconvenience.

WASTE 2 ART LOCAL COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION

Entries for the local Waste 2 Art competition close on Tuesday 13 June 2023. Entry forms can be downloaded from Council’s website https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/Environment/Environmental-Programs/Waste-2-Art or collected from the Condobolin or Lake Cargelligo Administration Offices. The exhibition will be held at the Condobolin Library from Friday 16 June until Friday 23 June 2023. All winning entries from the local competition will be displayed at the regional exhibition in Blayney.

WATER METER READING UNDERWAY

Council advises that Skilltech is currently undertaking water meter reading across the shire. As a resident, there are several things you can do to assist our readers and ensure their safety.

  • 1. Lock up your dog/s - if there are unrestrained animals on your property our readers will not enter.
  • 2. Clear space around your meter so it is easily accessible.
  • 3. Provide access to your meter.

For more information call Council on 02 6895 1900 or email council@lachlan.nsw.gov.au

MONDAY MOVIES - CONDOBOLIN LIBRARY

Don’t forget to book for the 19 June “Monday Movie” session at the Condobolin Library from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Free afternoon tea will be served and bookings are essential, so call the Library today 6895 2253.

ROADS UPDATE

  • Lake Cargelligo Road MR 7514 - final seal of the recently widened section from Brotherony Road to Yaddra Road completed. Line marking programmed for June.
  • Merribogie Road SR 120 - sealing of 4km section now complete.
  • Smythes culvert - guard railing works to progress and line marking programmed for completion in June.
  • Lachlan Valley Way SR 230 - sealing of remaining 6.5 km programmed for completion in June.
  • Officers Parade, Condobolin - kerb and gutter installation programmed to commence 5 June 2023, roadworks to follow.
  • Molong Street, Condobolin - reseal complete. Line marking scheduled for June.
  • Boona Road – 3km gravel resheeting.

PROJECT UPDATE

  • Scott Street Subdivision, Condobolin - construction has commenced on the new 22 lot residential subdivision.
  • Foster Street Upgrade, Lake Cargelligo - Roadworks continue along Foster Street. Pavers have been laid in front of the Commercial Hotel and work has commenced on the Lorne Street intersection. Council acknowledges there has been an increase in dust and noise due to the works, and apologises for the inconvenience.
  • Lachlan Tourism Precinct - landscaping works in progress and construction of off-leash area underway.
  • Condobolin SRA Power - upgrade in progress.
  • Condobolin SRA Changeroom - brickwork and roof truss have been installed.
  • Footpath Bathurst Street, Condobolin -construction is well underway and nearing completion.
  • Lake Cargelligo cricket nets - nets have been constructed and the project is nearing completion.
  • Tottenham water tower mural - artwork complete.