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Issue No: 2221 FREE
COUNCIL CATCH-UP
Boorga Road upgrade underway this week
Boorga Road is undergoing a $7.3M overhaul, Stage A – Detour 1 – New Farms Road, Frazer and Boorga Road travelling north along Rankins
which includes the construction and sealing Road Springs Road. Due to the conditions and a left
of the unsealed section between New Farms Detour 1 will be for Local Traffic Only and turn only into Rankins Springs Road, Road Train
Road and Dickie Road, and the construction light vehicles accessing properties along the vehicles will need to seek an alternate route as
and sealing of Dickie Road, up to approximately closed section of Boorga Road. The detour will per the TfNSW Heavy Vehicle Maps.
3.km west from Boorga Road. consist of travelling along New Farms Road and “It is important to note that B-Triples will not be
The project, funded by NSW Fixing Local Frazer Road to access Boorga Road past the able to use Detour 2,” he added.
Roads Round One, Federal Roads to Recovery, major section of construction site. During the Construction will typically be undertaken
Griffith City Council and Rombola Family Farms, drainage and road works at the intersection of between the hours of 6.30am and 5pm Monday
commenced on 15 June 2021. Boorga Road and Frazer Road, the local traffic to Friday, however in rare cases Saturday work
The works will be carried out across three stages, control will be managed by opening one lane at may be required.
with Stage A scheduled to be completed by the a time under reduced speed of 40 Km/hr and Griffith Mayor, Councillor John Dal Broi
end of October 2021 (weather permitting). using Portable Traffic System (PTS). welcomed the start of the Boorga and Dickie
Director Infrastructure and Operations, Mr Phil Stage A – Detour 2 – Boorga Road, Billings Roads construction, saying the community has
King said road users will be impacted with the Road, Rankins Springs Road waited a long time for this.
closure of a section of Boorga Road between Conditions on Billings Road include; “Boorga and Dickie Roads has been an issue
New Farms Road and Frazer Road. • Left turn only into Rankins Springs Road for residents and road users and thanks to
“Stage A will see changes in traffic conditions • Maximum speed limit 80km/h contributions from the Federal and State
and detours in place for New Farms Road and • Operator is to carry out their own risk Governments, Council and the Rombola Family,
Frazer Road, along with detours for Boorga assessment of the route prior to travel to I am pleased we are able to deliver,” said
Road, Billings Road and Rankins Springs Road,” determine if route is safe to travel Councillor Dal Broi.
said Mr King. • Operator is responsible for damage to “This project shows what can be achieved
“We understand that this may cause delays and infrastructure when all three levels of Government come
some frustration, however it is essential so that “Due to the conditions of Billings Road, Detour together and is an important partnership with
we can carry out the works efficiently, which 2 can only be used for Type 1 A-Double Road private industry as well.”
includes drainage, relocation of utilities, and Trains travelling to Boorga Road and Dickie Council asks that during the construction
pavement construction.” Road from Rankins Springs Road,” said Mr King. period, road users remain vigilant and drive
Detours will be in place as follows: “This is also for Road Trains leaving Dickie Road with caution.
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Winter swimming? Yes please! Economic Development
In the midst of a cold snap, plunging squad swimmers,” said Mr
into a pool might not seem like the Anderson. Strategy adopted
best idea, but according to Leisure “Most importantly, the water
Services Manager, Alan Anderson, familiarisation lessons for 0 – 4
winter is a great time to swim. year olds help to reduce the risk of
“With the cold weather, it is so drowning and part of our Learn to
easy to hang up your cap and Swim program is to teach safety in
goggles, and opt to stay warm – but and around waterways, including
swimming in winter is a great way backyard swimming pools.”
to keep fit and active, and maintain “That said nothing can replace
potentially life-saving swimming the supervision of an adult which
skills,” said Mr Anderson. is extremely important when
“This is particularly true for children are involved.”
children. Swimming lessons all Swimming is just as important
year round can assist children for adults as it is children and the
in becoming stronger and more Centre is open for lap swimmers Griffith City Council adopted the city lifestyle’, whether it’s through
confident swimmers, as well as every day. Economic Development Strategy lack of employment opportunities,
give them an activity which will “If you are considering how to stay at the last Ordinary Meeting of housing affordability or lifestyle
keep them fit in the colder months. active, take a look at our facilities – Council. challenges,” she added.
A new larger gas heater was the 25m lap pool is heated all year Council’s Director Economic & Council commissioned consultants
installed last year, making the round and getting in the pool has Organisational Development, Ms SC Lennon & Associates in 2020
water warmer than ever, so there many proven health benefits,” said Shireen Donaldson said the new to prepare the Griffith Economic
really is no excuse to not swim this Mr Anderson. Economic Development Strategy is Development Strategy 2020-
winter!” “While it may be cold outside, it’s a five-year vision for how Council 2025, providing Council with
Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure nice and warm at Griffith Regional can support Griffith’s economy. strategic direction to support the
Centre offers swimming lessons all Aquatic Leisure Centre!” “The 56-page document provides sustainable development of the
year round, and the heated pools Splash Swim School is now taking an economic overview of Griffith local economy.
make it a much more enjoyable enrolments for Term 3. For more and identifies a diverse range The consultants worked closely
event for children and adults alike. information, contact the Centre on of opportunities across three with Council and other key
“Our Splash Swim School caters to 6962 8228 or visit www.gralc.com. themes; a location of choice for stakeholders to establish a
every level – from babies 6 months au innovative agriculture and dynamic new vision and framework
old right through to competitive manufacturing, a location of choice for promoting and facilitating
for business investment, learning economic development activity
and living, and a destination of across the Griffith City LGA.
choice for regional tourism,” said They engaged with members of
Ms Donaldson. the Griffith business community,
“The strategy sets out a pathway key government agencies and
to build the local economy and institutions to help inform the
benefit the whole community development of a visionary yet
through the 45 identified practical strategy that will focus
opportunities for action - we want Council’s activities as a supporter,
to make sure that Griffith is an enabler and promoter of economic
ideal place to live, work and invest development for the next five
in. years.
“This strategy comes at a time The Strategy can be viewed on
when people are looking to regional Council’s website at www.griffith.
areas as an alternative to the ‘big nsw.gov.au
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up to date.
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Message from Director Business, Cultural & Financial Services, Max Turner
With the 2020/21 financial year projects either having been as well as major refurbishments
closing fast, it's timely to provide delivered or underway, the most to existing toilets and change
some update on how Council is notable ones in Business, Cultural rooms, new air conditioning to the
tracking in light of the Covid-19 & Financial Services are the new Burley Griffin Room, new Acoustic
pandemic and significant flows of 50M Pool and Westend Oval Re- Panels and new Amphitheatre,
stimulus funds provided by both development, a combined total the Griffith City Library has a new
State and Australian Governments. expenditure of almost $33.0M theatrette, Pioneer Park Museum
Council remains in a sound in infrastructure that will be has new sewerage connected to
financial position having recorded transformational to many sports the town system.
strong surplus results every year that will utilise these new first The Regional Art Gallery continues
class facilities including Swimming, by many staff throughout Council in
for at least the last 10 years, with to provide a great cultural space to
Basketball, Netball, Hockey and striving to deliver these and many
an average result of $4.5M surplus the community and has recently
Athletics. other smaller projects. Whenever
per annum. been exhibiting the famed
assistance is required, staff have
Council should again record The support of both the NSW Archibald Prize exhibits. There
always stepped up and provided
a modest surplus in 2020/21 State and Australian Governments continues to be funding support
this in the most cooperative,
however the ongoing effects of have been crucial to allowing available from the other tiers of
helpful and timely manner and it is
Covid-19 have had some impacts these projects to proceed and government and this will see more
greatly appreciated and ultimately
on operations and resultant Council is very appreciative of projects in the pipeline with a
helps to deliver the best outcome.
revenues in the current year. this assistance. Over the past 12 major redevelopment of Kooyoo
- 24 months, many of our cultural Street in the planning stages with a In closing, stay safe and I look
Council has anywhere up to $80M forward to working together as we
in cash and investments, and facilities have received upgrades $1.0M grant under the "Your High
and new features installed such as, Street Fund" already confirmed. move into the 2021/22 year.
remains in a satisfactory level of
Griffith Regional Theatre has had I would also like to acknowledge Kind regards,
solvency overall.
new toilet amenities constructed the fantastic assistance provided Max Turner
Council has many large scale
Bill Raymond Reserve targeted in
latest vandal attack
Bill Raymond Reserve at Beelbangera was the latest community facility to
be targeted by vandals, with damage to the surface of the sporting oval.
The attack was over the long weekend, saw extensive damage to the
junior and senior playing fields including trenches from tyres and 'circle
work'.
If you have any information on this latest attack, please contact Council
on 1300 176 077 or Griffith Local Police on 6969 4299.
Expressions of Interest sought for
iconic State Bank House
Griffith City Council’s State Bank cultural precinct.
House is looking for new tenants, “Council will reassess the long
with Council calling for Expressions term use of the State Bank House
of Interest to lease the premises building during the development
located in Kooyoo Street. of a Cultural Precinct Master Plan
The current occupant Western which incorporates this building
Riverina Country Universities and other Council owned or
Centre (WRCUC) will be relocating managed buildings within the
AUTHOR to the new Griffith Community precinct,” said Councillor Dal Broi.
TALK Centre, leaving State Bank House “In the meantime, Council decided
unoccupied. it was best to lease out the building
At last week’s Ordinary Meeting while we look at the overall plan
of Council, Councillors considered for our cultural facilities – with
Join us on Thursday possible uses for the iconic building, the prime location, this is a great
24 June at 6pm, resolving to seek Expressions of opportunity for an organisation to
Interest for new tenants. move into the space.”
as Anita Heiss launches
Griffith Mayor, Councillor John Dal Those wishing to provide an
Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray Broi said Council is also looking at Expression of Interest can do so
at Griffith City Library. the long term plan for the building, through Council’s website at www.
Book at wrl.eventbrite.com.au including the consideration of a griffith.nsw.gov.au
Public Notification
Draft Kooyoo Street Plaza Concept Plan Written submissions will be received up until 4pm Friday 9 July and addressed to the
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held Tuesday 25 May 2021 it was resolved that the General Manager, Griffith City Council, 1 Benerembah Street, via email admin@griffith.
Kooyoo Street Plaza Draft Concept Plan be placed on public exhibition. nsw.gov.au, or via the website at griffith.nsw.gov.au/onexhibition Please note that
The Draft Concept Plan may be viewed at the Council Chambers, 1 Benerembah Street under the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, such
Griffith, the Griffith City Library and on Council’s website at griffith.nsw.gov.au/on- submissions may be referred to third parties for consideration. Once the submission
exhibition Anyone wishing to make comment on the Kooyoo Street Plaza Draft Concept period is completed, Griffith City Council will consider all duly made submissions.
Plan can do so in writing addressed to the General Manager, Griffith City Council, PO For all enquiries contact Jeanette Franco, Information Management Administrator on
Box 485, GRIFFITH NSW 2680 or visit Council’s website to provide an online submission. 1300 176 077.
Submissions received will be included in a report to be presented to an Ordinary Meeting Notice of Temporary Road Closure
of Council. As such, copies of all submissions (including the writer’s name and address) Notice is hereby given under the Roads Act 1993, Section 122 for the temporary closing
will form part of Council’s Business Paper and be available to the public. Comments or of :
submissions will be received up to 4pm, 25 June 2021. McCormack Road between East Street and Burley Griffin Way will be closed form
Griffith Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategy Tuesday 8 June until Tuesday 31 August 2021 as BC Plumbing will be trenching through
The Griffith Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategy is currently on public exhibition for feedback roadway to relocate water mains and install new storm water pipe. Detours around the
and may be viewed at the Council Chambers, 1 Benerembah Street Griffith, the Griffith site will be provided. Traffic lights and a speed zone will also be in place during the works.
City Library and on Council’s website at griffith.nsw.gov.au/on-exhibition Ortella Street between Cutler Avenue and Binguie Street will be closed on Friday 2
Anyone wishing to make comment on the Strategy can do so in writing addressed to the July 2021 as Griffith City Council will be removing pine trees from the northern side of
General Manager, Griffith City Council, PO Box 485, GRIFFITH NSW 2680 or visit Council’s Cutler Avenue.
website above to provide an online submission. Boorga Road:
Submissions received will be included in a report to be presented to an Ordinary Meeting i) Boorga Road (between New Farms Road and Frazer Road)
of Council. As such, copies of all submissions (including the writer’s name and address) ii) Nelson Road (between Gate of Rombola Family Farm and Dickie Road) will be
will form part of Council’s Business Paper and be available to the public. Should you wish closed from Tuesday 15 June 2021 until 15 October 2021 weather permitting, for the
to have your contact details withheld it is recommended that you request this in your construction and sealing of Boorga Road.
submission. Comments or submissions will be received up to 4pm, 25 June 2021. Detours:
Notice of Intention to Give Consent over a Road Reserve 1. Detour for Light Vehicles via New Farms Road
In pursuance of provisions of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Griffith City 2. Detour for Heavy Vehicles via Billings Road.
Council intends, at the expiration of 28 days after publication of this notice, to enter into a
licence agreement with Luke & Petina Kirkman for 6 car parking spaces on the adjoining NOTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
road reserve to 188 Wakaden Street, Griffith. (Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979)
Written submissions will be received by Council until 4pm on Thursday 8 July 2021 and
addressed to the General Manager, Griffith City Council, 1 Benerembah Street, Griffith, DA Number: 186/2018(2) Applicant:
via email admin@griffith.nsw.gov.au or online at www.griffith.nsw.gov.au. Planningmatters Development Service
Once the submission period is completed Griffith City Council will consider all duly made Address: Lot 2 DP 1145133, 107-117 Willandra Avenue GRIFFITH
submissions before deciding whether to continue with the licence. For all enquiries
contact Daphne Bruce, Corporate Property Officer, on 1300 176 077. Description: Modification of DA 186/2018 to relocate re-fuelling station
Expression of Interest: State Bank House at Truck Depot
Council is seeking applications by expression of interest from community groups and Copies of the Development Application and associated plans are available
not-for-profit organisations for the leasing of State Bank House, Kooyoo Street, Griffith. for inspection on Council’s website under Council/Public Notification and
Applicants are to provide a detailed proposal which includes information on their Items on Exhibition/Development Applications. If you do not have access to
organisation and the purpose in leasing State Bank House and ability to meet lease the internet, please phone Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 176
077. This documentation may be viewed up until 4pm Friday 14 May 2021.
terms and conditions. PLEASE NOTE: Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment
Please note that the duration of any lease over State Bank House will be limited to three Act, 1979 requires the disclosure of any Political Donations & Gifts made
years. in the two years prior to the application date. A form is available from
Written submissions will be received by Council until 4pm on Friday 9 July 2021. Once Council’s Customer Service Centre or Council’s website – www.griffith.
the submission period is completed Griffith City Council will consider all duly made nsw.gov.au Written submissions regarding the Development Application
expressions of interest. Please address your application to Daphne Bruce, Corporate should be addressed to the General Manager and will be received by
Council up until 4pm Friday 14 May 2021. Submissions should include
Property Officer, PO Box 485 Griffith NSW 2680, email admin@griffith.nsw.gov.au or a contact name, address and telephone number. Submissions made on
online at griffith.nsw.gov.au/on-exhibition behalf of a company should also include the names and addresses of all
Proposed Renaming - Campbell's Swamp, Nericon Swamp, And company directors. If submissions are received raising concerns with the
Tharbogang Wetlands proposed development a report will be presented to an Ordinary Meeting
of Council for determination. As such, copies of all submissions (including
Griffith City Council hereby gives twenty eight (28) days’ notice of its intention to rename the writer’s name and address) will form part of Council’s Business Paper
Campbell’s Swamp, Nericon Swamp, and Tharbogang Swamp, to Campbell’s Wetland, and be available to the public. Should you wish to have your contact details
Nericon Wetland, and Tharbogang Wetland. withheld it is recommended that you request this in your submission.
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