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PO Box 101, COOLAMON NSW 2701 55 Cowabbie Street, COOLAMON NSW 2701

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May 2019 COUNCIL NEWSLETTER

Photo Credit; Chloe Clark

Ardlethan Sewer

The construction of the sewerage treatment plant had been delayed due to lack of available water for construction. Good recent rainfall has alleviated this problem. An inspection has taken place with construction planned to commence in late May 2019.

The construction of the gravity reticulation system has been delayed due to issues with obtaining approval from John Holland Rail to underbore the rail line. As a result, the contractor has had to reorganise their construction program to commence works elsewhere while approval is being obtained. Construction is now planned to commence on the southern side of the rail line early June 2019.

Recycling and Organic Bins Residents are reminded that it is their responsibility to separate rubbish from their recycling and organics bins.

The following are accepted in the Recycling Bin (Yellow Lid):

• Plastic bottles, tubs and jars

• Glass bottles and jars

• Steel, aluminium and aerosol cans

• Milk and juice cartons

• Paper (including newspapers and magazines)

• Cardboard (including egg cartons and empty pizza boxes)

The following are accepted in the Organics Bin (Green Lid):

• Dairy products and egg shells

• Leftover foods

• Fruit and vegetable waste

• Grass clippings and weeds

• Leaves and flowers, twigs, sticks and pruning's

• Paper towel, shredded paper and tissues

• Seafood, meat and chicken scraps (including fat and bones)

Please do not place plastic bags, nappies, polystyrene foam, tupperware, building waste or medical waste in your recycling or organics bin. Contractors have the right to not empty a bin if it contains unwanted materials. It is then the responsibility of the owner to empty the bin.

Local Roads Update

Road Works - Full length shoulder widening is in progress on the Springwood Road (Temora Road).

Road Conditions Recent good rain has been welcomed with the majority of dams replenished. This will permit Council to commence gravel road maintenance and gravel re-sheets. Council’s three grader crews will be spread across the Shire road network and address priority items first.

Drought Declaration Coolamon Shire is one of the 14 latest Councils to be added to a growing

list of drought declared councils.

This declaration has numerous benefits to farmers and the wider

community across the Shire. It enables farmers, farm-workers and

suppliers/contractors in the Shire to apply for up to $3,000 per eligible

drought-affected household through the Drought Community Support

Initiative.

As a part of this declaration the Coolamon Shire Council have been

invited to apply to the Drought Communities Programme - Extension.

This program is targeted at projects that stimulate local community

spending by using local resources, businesses, suppliers and workers, or

provide long-lasting benefits for communities and the agricultural

industries on which they depend.

If the applications are successful this program will see numerous benefits

across the Shire by boosting local employment and procurement, and

addressing social and community needs.

Coolamon Shire Council will submit the following projects for

consideration for funding

Fastfill water stand pipe in Ardlethan, allowing quicker access to water.

Enhancements to the Coolamon, Ardlethan and Ganmain

Showgrounds, to extend the usability and functionality of each

respective ground.

Extension to Coolamon Early Childhood Centre to increase capacity to

support local working parents and to increase employment

opportunities at the Centre.

Event funding to support existing events within the Coolamon Shire

that help to support the community through tough times.

Extension to the Ardlethan Short Stay caravan park, which will

continue to attract much needed tourism spending to the northern

areas of the Shire.

Upgrade to the Beckom Hall.

Marrar tennis court / Bicentennial Park toilet upgrade.

Restoration to the RSL Museum roof to ensure the longevity of the

collections.

Community and Farming Heritage Preservation, providing funding to

museums and historical societies across the Shire to allow them to

preserve the rich and longstanding agricultural history of the Shire.

Council aims to role these projects out promptly pending the success of

the application to ensure that these funds are spent locally within the

Shire to support our farmers and businesses.

The next Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, 20th June 2019, Commencing at 2:00pm.

Coolamon Shire Library p) 6927 2492

Mobile Library

Coolamon Early Childhood Centre The children have been enjoying the Autumn sun and time in the

outdoors. There have been lots of opportunities for play and

learning. With the centre working towards a more sustainable

future, the Preschool Room have been learning about how to care

for worms and foods worms enjoy. This has been extended with the

children assisting to maintain the worm farm. They also have a

separate bin for food scraps in the indoor environment to collect

worm food each day.

Creative play was extended to the yard with the children running an

“ice cream shop” and using coloured crepe paper to make ice

creams of different flavours. This provided mixed age groups with

opportunities to build meaningful bonds as older children assisted

their younger friends to make their “ice creams”. Our new chalk

boards have proved to be very popular and different textures have

been explored using both wet and dry chalk to draw.

Munch and Move is an embedded part of our centres daily routines

with children of all ages challenging their gross motor skills. Physical

activity is encouraged by our educators and children are always

enthusiastic to have a turn. Leadership skills are also supported

during this activity as older children help set up and run the

program each day.

We currently have vacancies in our Preschool Room on Mondays,

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Please contact Renae at the

Centre if you require care or would like to be added to the waiting

list on 69 273 991.

Library Refurbishment

The Library has had new carpet

laid and new shelving has been

installed. We have created a

more flexible and collaborative

space which better meets the

needs of our community. Come

in for a browse – Join the

Library it’s FREE.

Eastern Riverina Arts Got an idea for a great creative

project for your community?

Eastern Riverina Arts will be

bringing their office to the

Coolamon Shire Library on

Tuesday, 11th June from

10.30am – 4.30pm. Learn about

upcoming grants and support

options available through both

private and public sectors.

Discuss event promotion options

with their consultants - To make

an appointment phone the

Library

Tech Savvy Seniors Computer Classes

The library will be hosting FREE

computer courses for our

Seniors starting in June. They

will be held over eight weeks.

Limited spots are available and

you will need to bring your own

computer devices. Phone the

library for further details

Self Service Kiosk The Library has a self-service Kiosk provided by Service NSW. The Kiosk will provide our community with access to a wide range of Government services, including NSW Seniors Cards, Marriage and Birth Certificates and renewal of NSW Driver’s licence and registrations.

10.30am Start

7 June “Under the sea”.

21 June “Clothes”.

Will be visiting Ardlethan Friday, 14th and 28th June 2019

Coolamon Shire Council Supports Local Events

Council has provided $6,000 to local events through the 2019 Event Funding Program. Council is proud to support four events through the 2019 funding program.

The 2019 Event Funding program has supported and will continue to support the below events:

Ganmain Triathlon - Ganmain Grong Grong Matong Junior Football and Netball Club

Ardlethan Art Prize - Advance Ardlethan

Ardlethan Show - Ardlethan Show Society

Coolamon Historic Fire Engine Muster - Coolamon Lions Club

Event funding for 2019 has now closed, funding for 2020 will open in November 2019. Council looks forward to another successful year supporting great local events.