November 2018

P. 02 6930 1800 F. 02 6927 3168 E. council@coolamon.nsw.gov.au

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

W. www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au

COUNCIL NEWSLETTER

Stronger Country Communities Fund Boosts $1.5 Million Worth of Coolamon Shire Projects

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced more than $1.5 million in funding to give projects in the Coolamon Shire a boost through Round 2 of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. The $1,540,958 announced will fund seven projects, plus an additional part-funding grant, secured through Coolamon Shire Council. The full list of projects is:

$303,483 for Ganmain Sportsground Multipurpose Facilities upgrade

$275,000 for Marrar Langtry Oval amenities upgrade

$237,260 for Healthy Communities Bike and Walking Trail Project

$210,000 for the Advance Ardlethan Museum Project

$177,132 for upgrade to useability of Kindra Park Sporting Precinct

$165,000 for Coolamon Sport & Recreation Club bowling green

refurbishment

$113,68 for Ardlethan

Recreation Reserve

facility upgrade

Upgrades to Marrar Memorial Hall and Up-To-Date Store Cultural Learning Precinct is partially funded and communication continues with the funding body to determine how and on what this money will be spent.

The $300 million Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of the NSW Government’s $1.6 billion Regional Growth Fund that is employing local tradies, putting local suppliers to work and providing the right environment to operate regional businesses.

Photo; Zane Fraser

NSW Container Deposit Scheme Under the State Government Return and Earn, most empty 150 millilitre to 3-litre drink containers are eligible for a 10-cent refund when presented to an approved NSW collection point. Container materials that may be eligible for a refund include: PET, HDPE, Glass, Aluminium, Steel and liquid paperboard.

Recently, an over-the-counter collection point has been located at the Mobil Service Station on the corner of Cowabbie and Wade Streets Coolamon. Please take advantage of the State Government initiative

Horse Policy

A friendly reminder as we move into the warmer months, if you

are keeping a horse on land zone RU5 - Village and RU4 - Primary

Production Small Lots, the owner is required maintain the area in

accordance with Council’s “Keeping of Horses” Policy. Your yard

must be kept free from a build-up of manure, be kept free from

odour and not be overgrazed so as to cause a dust nuisance.

Download a copy of the policy by accessing Council’s website;

www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au/about/publications-policies-and-

documents Or by contacting Council Office 69301 800

Ganmain Swimming Pool Opening Hours and Fees 2018-2019

Coolamon Ardlethan

Sunday—Friday;

6:30am till 8:30am

10:00am till 6:00pm

Saturday;

10:00am till 6:00pm

Entry Fees:

Adults $3.00

Students $2.00

Non-Swimmers

$1.00

Season Pass:

Family $250

Adult $120

Student $100

(10-18yrs)

Monday—Friday; 3:00pm till 7:00pm Saturday and Sunday; 12:00pm till 7:00pm Morning Swims Mon-Wed-Fri; 6:00am till 8:00am School Holidays Mon-Sun; 1:00pm till 7:00pm

Entry Fees:

Adults $3.00

Students $2.00

Non-Swimmers

$1.00

Season Pass:

Family $150

Adult $80

Student $60

(10-18yrs)

Monday—Friday; 2:00pm till 7:00pm Saturday and Sunday; 10:00am till 7:00pm Morning Swims Mon-Tue-Thurs-Fri 6:30am till 7:30am Wed-Sat-Sun; 6:30am till 8:30am School Holidays Mon-Sun; 10:00am till 7:00pm

Entry Fees: Adults $3.00

Students $2.00 Non-Swimmers Free

Season Pass: Family $220 Adult $110

Student $90 (10-18yrs)

Love Reading - Join a Book Club The library is taking names to join a book club. A book club is for anyone who loves to read a varied selection of books and meet with others to chat about them. The Library provides ten copies of one title plus background notes and discussion questions.

Story Time – December

Friday 7th at 10.30am, theme “Jump and Jive”.

Friday 14th Dec at 10.30am, theme – “Christmas”.

A small Christmas party will follow and a very special guest will be appearing. Please note story time will not be held in January.

Food for Fines The “Food for Fines” campaign has started again at the Coolamon Library. This is a great opportunity to clear all outstanding fines by donating non-perishable food in lieu of payment. All collected food will be donated to St Vincent de Paul in Coolamon. They will then distribute the food to our local families within our shire.

What’s happening at the Coolamon Shire Library — Phone 69272492

Will be visiting Ardlethan Friday, 14th December 2018

Riverina Mobile Library

Allawah Community Care

Council is now trialling a community transport car being

based in Ardlethan to take clients to appointments. If you

are interested in becoming a volunteer driver contact Karly

69273521 for more information.

Coolamon Shire Council Local Roads Update

Council would like to advise motorist that heavy rehabilitation and road sealing works are to be carried out on the following Roads: · MR243 Canola Way between Ganmain and Matong – 1.6km road reconstruction

continues. · Brushwood South Road – 1.9km road reconstruction continues. · Marrarvale Lane – 1.0km gravel re-sheet commencing early December. · Smoky Bridge, Mary Gilmore Way – Bridge strengthening and new deck. Lane closures

and detours will occur during deck works, deck works commencing early December. · Resealing works will also be occurring mid December Please exercise caution, observe road signage and road conditions. Road Conditions Maintenance grading is in progress on the unsealed road network in addition to table drain maintenance and sucker clearing across the sealed road network throughout the Shire. Please exercise caution, observe road signage, road conditions and drive accordingly.

Coolamon Early Childhood Centre All children at the Centre recently

enjoyed an excursion to the Fire

Station. They took part in a tour of

the fire station, sat in the truck and

listen to the sirens. The most exciting

part was having a turn of the fire

hose!

We look forward to the Children’s

Christmas party to celebrate the

children’s progress throughout 2018, The Centre is

currently running a Monster Christmas Raffle to be drawn

at the Christmas party December 9th at 11am. Many local

businesses have donated prizes to be won. Community

members are welcome to purchase tickets from the centre,

our families and educators for $2 a ticket. If you are

interested in donating prizes please contact the centre.

The end of the year sees us say goodbye to 12 children as

they transition to Primary School. We will miss their smiling

faces and wish them all the best as they continue to grow

and learn. Positions are currently available for 2019 in our

Preschool Room. All enquires can be directed to Renae at

the centre - 6927 3991

The next Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, 13th December 2018, Commencing at 2:00pm.