Council Column
Week Commencing 18 November 2024
RATES AND WATER
Rates instalment two is due on 30/11/24 and Water bills are due on 9/12/24. If you have difficulty paying your rates or water accounts, please contact our Revenue team to discuss payment options.
Payments can be made online at https://eservices.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/
To receive your Rates and Water notices to be issued by email, register here. https://registrations.pml.com.au/lachlanshire
COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Residents of E Ward are not required to vote in a by-election on 23 November 2024. Judith Bartholomew was the only candidate who nominated and has been declared as the second councillor for Lachlan Shire E Ward.
NEXT ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
The next Ordinary Meeting of Lachlan Shire Council will be held on Wednesday, 27 November 2024 in the Condobolin Council Chambers commencing at 2:00pm.
FESTIVE SEASON EVENTS
Condobolin: Condo Comes Alive Street Festival 2024 will be held in Bathurst Street 29/11/24.
Tullibigeal: Tullibigeal swimming pool will host a Christmas Tree event at the park on 6/12/24
Lake Cargelligo: The Rotary Christmas Carnival will be held at Liberty Park on 7/12/24.
Tottenham: Tottenham Community Christmas Tree will be held in Memorial Park on 15/12/24.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Lachlan Shire Council offices and Service NSW Agency will be closed from 12:00 noon Friday, 20/12/24 until 8:30am Monday, 6/1/25. Visit our website and Facebook pages for more holiday closure information.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The following positions are closing soon:
- Engineering Assistant- Survey; closing 21/11/24
- Plant Operator Level 2 – (3 positions: Condobolin, Tottenham & Lake Cargelligo); closing 22/11/24
- Truck Driver Level 2 – Gravel Haulage Truck & Trailer; closing 26/11/24
Visit our careers page or call HR on 02 6895 1900 for more information about these and other positions we have available.
MONDAY MOVIES - CONDOBOLIN LIBRARY
Monday Movies will be held at the Condobolin Library on 16 December 2024 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Free afternoon tea will be served and bookings are essential, call 6895 2253 to book.
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
The favourable season has led to some overgrown vegetation around our towns and villages. Overgrown allotments can become breeding grounds for snakes, mosquitos and vermin. They also pose significant fire hazards. Council urges all property owners and occupiers to actively reduce vegetation on their premises to reduce these risks.
ROADS UPDATE
Boona Road - Widening of 18km is continuing with widening of the final 9km in progress.
Wyalong Road - Seal widening of 4.5km south of Lake Cargelligo is in progress.
Moira Vale Road - Seal widening of 1km is in progress.
Lansdale Road - Seal widening of 2km is in progress.
North Uabba Road - Seal widening of 2.3km will commence in late November.
Flood damage restoration - work is continuing on unsealed roads south of Wyalong Road and contractors have continued work on unsealed roads west of Lake Cargelligo.
PROJECT UPDATE
Scott Street Subdivision, Condobolin - Part road closure of Officers Parade in place during kerb and gutter construction.
Tottenham Skate Park - Consultation about the final design will be held on 25 November 2024 in the Tottenham Memorial Hall and via Zoom.
WATER & SEWER UPDATE
Sewer rehabilitation is underway across the Shire. Impacted residents will be notified.
Water mains, hydrant and valve replacement is underway in Lake Cargelligo. Impacted residents will be notified.
Sewer Pump Station upgrades are underway in Lachlan Street and Officers Parade, Condobolin.