COUNCIL NEWSLETTER

JANUARY 2018

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

Photo Zane Fraser

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

W. www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au

Local Roads Update

Road Works; Council would like to advise motorists that heavy rehabilitation works are to be carried out on the following Roads:

Canola Way (Marrar) – reconstruction work to commence end of January .

Deepwater Road – road shoulder reconstruction to commence end of January.

Mirrool South Road – road shoulder reconstruction to commence mid-February

Rannock Road (Berry Jerry Ln)- reconstruction work to commence end of February.

Portable traffic lights will be on site and motorists may experience delays up to 5 minutes. Please exercise caution, observe road signage and road conditions. Road Condition; Council would like to advise motorists that flood damage rehabilitation works and post-harvest maintenance grading is in progress on the unsealed road network of the Shire. Please exercise caution, observe road signage, road conditions and as always drive accordingly.

Road Closures; All Shire roads are open at present.

Please contact Council’s Engineering and Technical Services Department if you wish to discuss or report any problems relating to roads within the Coolamon Shire 02 6930 1800

Council with the support of REROC have recently installed a Community Recycling Station at the Coolamon Library. The station allows residents to recycle various household problem wastes. Items that are able to be recycled at the station include:

Household Batteries

Smoke Detectors

Mobile Phones and accessories

Fluorescent Globes

Join us to celebrate Australia Day 2018 in Ardlethan. Kicking off with a free community BBQ breakfast from 8.00am with the official Australia Day Ceremony starting at 10.00am, where local citizens will be recognised for their valued contributions to the community.

Our Australia Day Ambassador, Josephine Peter, will help us recognise the following Coolamon Shire locals who have been nominated for an Australia Day Award, including:

Citizen of the Year – Donna Carroll, Andrina Norden, Neville and Sylivia Gillett, Renee Doyle, Barrie Holden, Jarrod Edyvean, Jason Hamblin, Guy Purcell, Patrick Leary, Trevor Jose and Alison Robinson

Young Citizen of the Year – Brodie Jones and Jacob Craig

The Shane Till Memorial Award for Sporting Achievement – Serinah Maddox, Wendy Lindner, Kellie Hamblin

Young Sportsperson of the Year Award – Liam Delahunty, Ryan Allen, Ruby Alchin, Ellie Dalgarno -Fixter, Jakob Taylor, Heath Walker, Kaitlin Logan, Jessica McCallum

Community Group/Event of the Year Award – Tween Hub, The Ganmain Quasquicentennial Committee, For Pete’s Sake, Music 4 Mates, Coolamon Rotary Club, Shear 4 Mates, Coolamon Central School Journalism Club

The next Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, 15th February 2018, Commencing at 2:00pm.

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

Will be visiting Ardlethan Friday, 9th and 23rd February 2018

Mobile Library

Join the Coolamon Library it’s FREE and you can even get started online- just click on “Join the Library” at

www.rrl.nsw.gov.au

The Library has plenty of services and facilities to offer to the community. It provides Public Internet Access & WiFi, photocopier, fax and laminating services, community noticeboard, children and youth services, Council school holiday programs and Local History services. The Library continuously receives new fiction and non-fiction books, DVD’s and magazines. Call in for a browse. The Coolamon Library is on Facebook! News, pictures, events and opportunities are regularly uploaded – join us now

Coolamon Shire Library celebrated being open for 10 years December 2017.

Story Time Friday 9th February 10.30am “Frog Hop”.

Friday 23rd February 10.30am “1, 2, 3, 4, 5”.

Official Opening of New Pool Amenities

Local community members, Councillors and Council staff welcomed member for Riverina, Michael McCormack MP to Ganmain and Ardlethan to officially open the upgrades to the public swimming pool amenities. With the funding from the Community Development Grants Programme and the NSW State Government Public Reserves Management Fund, the Coolamon Shire Council have upgraded the amenities at the Ardlethan and Ganmain Pool’s and filtration at the Ganmain Pool. Mayor John Seymour stated that

“As we all know the community

pool is a focal point for children and

families during the hot summers

within our region. Coolamon Shire

Council proudly operates three

pools within their communities.

These facilities are used by schools,

swimming clubs, learn to swim

activities, birthday parties”.

The Ardlethan pool also celebrated

50 years of operation, a significant achievement.

Autumn Events Are you holding an event? Register your event for the Autumn campaign (March, April & May).

Please complete the below event registration form. https://visitcoolamonshire.com.au/event-registration

Coolamon NYE Street Party Feedback Event organisers would appreciate your feedback on the 2017 Coolamon NYE Street Party event. This will allow us to continue to improve and grow this community event. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017NYE

Visit Coolamon Shire has revealed a new website visitcoolamonshire.com.au the Shire’s tourism website providing travellers and residents with access to information.