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59TH EDITION 29 NOVEMBER 2019

A FORTNIGHTLY PUBLICATION WELCOME TO OUR SECOND YEAR!

Council has partnered with The Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation (LBD) to support the Hold My Hand Project. Colourful Signs have been erected at local schools and preschools reminding parents and young children to take care when crossing roads. The Little Blue Dinosaur campaign is targeting motorists to slow down and be aware of unpredictable children near roadways. It is strongly recommended by Australian road safety experts that children aged 10 years and under should always have their hand held by an adult when out and about in our traffic

The extension to the taxiway at the Cootamundra aerodrome is now complete. This work was carried out to assist with the refilling of water tankers by RFS for firefighting purposes. Council’s resealing contractor Boral is continuing with resealing on this years prioritised roads. Patching around the bitumen road network is being undertaken as required. Road side spraying and slashing continues around the council area. Works have commenced on relaying pipes for upgrading of the Olympic Highway between Back Brawlin Road and Dirnaseer Road. Several trees have been removed, for safety reasons, as part of the project. Shoulder widening on Yeo Yeo Hampstead Road is progressing with earthworks now complete. Sealing of these shoulders will take place in early December. This work is funded from the Roads to Recovery program. Work has progressed on concrete lining of the open drain along Boundary Road. The first section between Matilda Avenue and Adams Street has been poured with final headwalls work still to be completed. Heavy patching works are expected to commence early December along sections of the Burley Griffin Way near Stockinbingal. This work has been prioritised by the RMS to remediate failed sections of pavement. While these works are underway, Motorist are asked to obey the directions of the traffic control and may experience short delays. Works are continuing at the intersection of

Sheridan and West Streets; drainage is now complete, concrete kerb and gutter has been installed, shoulders have been filled and asphalt placed. Preliminary works are in progress at Tor St with services located and design modified in preparation for new kerb and gutter and stormwater drainage installation. Work is nearing completion at O’Hagan St where a 600mm stormwater pipe is being installed to address ongoing issues with localised flooding. The grader and stabiliser crew have completed work at Soldiers Settlers and Sommerset Roads to improve pavement condition and shape. Works is in progress at Bridge St Muttama. Maintenance grading has been

completed at Wambidgee Road, Hoares Lane and is continuing along the Old Hume Highway. Work has recommenced on Adjungbilly Rd with rock lining of table drains continuing in preparation of final stabilisation and sealing prior to Christmas.

COMPANION ANIMALS Residents are reminded cats and dogs over 12 weeks of age OR prior to being sold/given away must be microchipped, this includes working dogs. All cats and dogs must be registered with the Council by the age of 6 months. This is a lifetime registration fee which stays with the animals for life. Discounted registration fees apply to desexed cats or dogs. A further reminder dogs must be under the effective control of the owner, or whoever is in charge of the animal, at all times. If your dog defecates in a public place or on someone else's property, you must remove the faeces immediately and dispose of them properly - If you fail to pick up after your dog, you or the person in charge of the dog at the time may be liable for a max penalty of $880

Friday 6th December 2019 5pm-8pm - Sheridan Street

Gundagai

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Cootamundra Water Main Replacement Project

All new mains are now in service. Work will now concentrated on restoration and other

finalisation activities. The Temora, Pinkerton and

Carool Roads replacement will commence after the

Christmas/New Year break.

Mayor Abb McAlister, Deputy Mayor Dennis Palmer, Cr Leigh Bowden, Cr David Graham, Cr Gil Kelly, Cr Penny Nicholson, Cr Doug Phillips, Cr Charlie Sheahan, Cr Craig (Stewie) Stewart Visit https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au/about-council/councillors/ for further information and contact details.

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Residents are advised the next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on

Tuesday 10 December in the Alby Schultz Centre Cootamundra. Members of the public are invited to

address Council on any local government issue at the commencement of the meeting. Agendas can be obtained from Councils website or either office.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND TWILIGHT MARKETS

SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 2019 CARBERRY PARK, GUNDAGAI

5PM-9.30PM

Sunday, 8 December, 2019, Fisher Park, 9am-1pm

Come on down to Carberry Park on Sheridan Street to enjoy Gundagai’s Annual Christmas Carnival &

Carols.

GUNDAGAI POOL OPENING HOURS Early Morning Swims

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6.30am—8am Normal Hours

Monday – Sunday 11.30am - 6pm

Times subject to change within periods of adverse weather. Like the Gundagai Memorial

Swimming Pool Facebook Page for up-to-date information.