Council is gathering as much information from the community regarding locations, population sizes etc. The idea is for Council to facilitate community networks/groups and for these groups to 'manage' the trapping and euthanasing of the birds. Council will be responsible for coordinating training and any other administrative matters.
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Draft Wingecarribee Bicycle Plan on exhibition - 16 Jul 2008
Comment on draft plan to steer bike facilities
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Minister approves continuation of council's infrastructure strategy and environment levy - 11 Jul 2008
The Minister for Local Government has endorsed Wingecarribee Shire Council's Infrastructure Recovery Strategy program of works, as well as extending the environmental levy, by approving a 13.24% general rate increase in 2008/09 and 9.5% for the years 2009 through to 2012.
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Range Road set to re-open on 1st August - 07 Jul 2008
Work began on 19th May, 2008 with Council staff and contractors constructing roundabout and upgrading intersection of Range Road and Old South Road, Mittagong. It is anticipated that Old South Road will be ready to reopen on Friday 1 August 2008, all being well. more ..
Bessemer Street traffic signals to be turned on at the end of July - 07 Jul 2008
It is anticipated that the new traffic signals at the intersection of Bessemer Street and Old Hume Highway, Mittagong will be turned on at the end of July.
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Funding available for Environmental Heroes - 06 Jul 2008
Wingecarribee Shire Council's Resource Recovery Centre is working with WSN Environmental Solutions to support individual and group projects that contribute toward environmental sustainability. more ..
NEW WASTE PLANT TO BOOST RECYCLING AND CUT EMISSIONS - 06 Jul 2008
Household recycling rates will increase from 50 to 85 per cent in South-West Sydney with a new leading-edge recycling park to be launched today by leading Sydney recycling company WSN Environmental Solutions.
The $50 million Macarthur Resource Recovery Park will receive 8 per cent of Sydney’s household waste streams and will cut greenhouse gas emissions, save water and generate renewable energy.
This will be achieved at minimal extra cost to the community, due to resource sales and avoided landfill levies. more ..
2008 Spring Green Waste Collection - 01 Jul 2008
Council will be conducting a green waste collection at the same time as the 2008 Spring Clean Up more ..
2008 Spring Clean Up - 01 Jul 2008
Clean-Up is operated on a pre-booked and pre-paid basis. Payments and bookings must be made the week before the collection period for your area (as shown in the dates below). A flat rate $32.50 with 1% surcharge for credit cards, applies for each collection and 2 cubic metres per household is allowed each six months. See below for more details: NB Cleanup items must be out for collection the Sunday before the scheduled collection week. more ..
New Procedure at the Resource Recovery Centre as from Today 1 July 2008 - 01 Jul 2008
For safety and quality purposes, tighter controls for load entry and inspections now apply.
As part of the Resource Recovery Centre’s (RRC) quality assurance program for its products and aligned safety issues, tighter controls are to be introduced from 1 July 2008 for the acceptance, handling, processing and storage of materials received and products available for sale at the RRC. more ..
Computer Classes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People - 30 Jun 2008
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Computer Classes. Never ever turned a computer on? Friendly volunteers will get you started at the YMCA building in Bendooley Place, Bowral on Fridays from 1.00pm to 2.30pm. The class is free and transport is available. Relaxed classes , learn to surf the net, look up family history, check out job information, have a cuppa and a yarn.
The project is a partnership between Wingecarribee Shire Council and the YWCA, with volunteer tutors from the Southern Highlands Computer Users Group. Aboriginal employment Information is supplied each week by Indigenous Service Officer, Athol Lester from Centrelink. more ..
Management Committee - Re-Appointment - 26 Jun 2008
In accordance with Council policy, all Management Committees appointed under the Local Government Act 1993 are subject to re-appointment for a further two years. Nominations for appointment to the following Committees will be invited during the Committee's Annual General Meeting, the dates of which are as follows.
Interested members of the public are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting at which nominations will be called for in accordance with the Committee's Constitution and Council's Procedural Notes for the Re-appointment of Management Committees. All nominations are subject to appointment by Wingecarribee Shire Council. more ..
Council is delighted Kangaloon borefield is off the agenda, but warns the devil is in the detail - 19 Jun 2008
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Gordon Lewis said today he is absolutely delighted with last night's announcement by NSW Minister for Water, Nathan Rees, that the NSW Government has decided to shelve construction of proposed borefields at Kangaloon, but cautions the devil is in the detail. more ..
Heritage Grant Funds - 19 Jun 2008
Applications for the 2008-2009 Heritage Fund Grants are now being accepted until 4.30pm on Friday 1st August. Full details are on the website under Planning and Development/Heritage Matters. www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/planning/4836/5398.html more ..
Council rejects Lehman offer - 13 Jun 2008
Wingecarribee Shire Council confirms that it has rejected an offer proposed by Lehman Brothers in relation to the Federation CDO. more ..
Student Resource Centre - 12 Jun 2008
Council has launched an on-line resource for students doing school and TAFE assignments. It is located in the Planning & Development section of the website and will continue to be extended and updated over the next few months.
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Corbett Plaza is getting some urgent work - 04 Jun 2008
Work will begin in Corbett Plaza on Tuesday (10 June) upgrading the central section of the Plaza from Wingecarribee St to Bong Bong Street. more ..
Traffic Disruption in Mittagong - 02 Jun 2008
The contractor for the new Willow Vale reservoir and associated water mains, CLM Excavations Pty Ltd, plans to commence work on new mains in Webb, Oaklands and Colo Streets at Mittagong within the next week and there will be some minor traffic disruptions. more ..
Council meets Minister Sartor on Planning Reforms - 02 Jun 2008
Wingecarribee Mayor, Gordon Lewis, accompanied by council's Development Control manager, Les Pawlak and Strategic Planning manager, Mark Pepping met with NSW Planning Minister Frank Sartor in Shellharbour last week to discuss some concerns with his proposed planning reforms. more ..
Business to Tread Lightly in the Region - 02 Jun 2008
In a move to assist businesses in the Illawarra and South Coast regions to become more sustainable and as a result reduce their ecological footprint, an initiative called Business Treading Lightly was launched in Albion Park last week. more ..
Council Rates for 2008/09 - 30 May 2008
The Minister for Local Government is currently considering Wingecarribee Shire Council's Infrastructure Recovery Strategy program of works, in which it is seeking approval to increase rates by 9.5% (including rate pegging) for the next four years to provide funds to partially meet a $102 million shortfall in the investment we need to make in public infrastructure. At the same time, the Minister is also looking at Council's request for an extension of the successful Wingecarribee Our Future Environment Levy program, which is seeking to collect the same amount of revenue in the next financial year, plus the 3.2% rate pegging increase.
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Council Makes Submission to Water Inquiry - 23 May 2008
A delegation from Wingecarribee Shire Council headed by Mayor Gordon Lewis travelled to Sydney on Tuesday to make its submission to the Inquiry into water and sewerage provision in regional New South Wales. more ..
On the trail of unique art - 13 May 2008
An exciting component of the Southern Highlands Wine, Art and Roses Festival for 2008 will be the Art Studio Trail. more ..
Draft DCP - Moss Vale Enterprise Corridor - 30 Apr 2008
Council resolved on the 26 March 2008 to re-exhibit the Moss Vale Enterprise Corridor Development Control Plan following the submissions received to the draft Plan initially exhibited in late 2007. more ..
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