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WHAT IS HAPPENING ON OUR ROADS AND
BRIDGES THIS WEEK?
Roadside service
marks 90 years
CAKE and colourful conversations
about NRMA roadside assistance incidents will feature in Wendy Machin’s
recollection of her whistlestop tour of
country NSW.
Ms Machin recently visited the
Taree NRMA branch in Manning
Street to meet staff and cut a slice of a
celebratory cake to mark the 90th anniversary of its roadside assistance
service.
It was one of many cakes cut during the tour by Ms Machin who is the
deputy president of the NRMA.
Four NRMA roadside assistance
vehicles are based in the Manning
Valley, and according to NRMA regional business manager Heidi
Novosell, they manage between 6000
and 7000 call-outs annually with a flat
battery flagged as the incident that
prompts most people to seek help.
Cundletown concert to help
‘raise the museum roof’
CUNDLETOWN Public School is
hosting a variety concert to help raise
funds to expand the Cundletown
Museum.
Cundletown Museum has been in
its current location for two-and-ahalf years, with exhibits and displays
reflecting the busy lives of its former
residents.
With an emphasis on preserving
the artefacts and implements of the
dairy industry, many larger relics
have been promised as additions
when space permits. These are currently housed by donors or friends
for safe keeping.
However, this is about to change.
After much negotiation and adaptation of plans, the land has been
readied to commence the building of
‘The Shed’, a facility which is designed to accommodate these bulkier items of historical interest.
These include a restored milk
truck and small sulky.
The housing of these items within
the museum grounds will add to the
current exhibition and enable an
even greater appreciation of the
dairy industry and its changes over
the years.
To build such a facility, however,
requires support. In order to boost
funds, a variety concert is being held
at the Cundletown Public School on
Sunday, October, 26 commencing at
1.30pm.
Entitled ‘Raise The Roof”, the concert is planned to bring members of
the wider community and local
artists together to help realise this
dream.
Vocal soloists, choirs, instrumentalists, bands and dancers will engage the audience in a memorable
afternoon of entertainment .
Tickets are $10 adult, $8 concession, $25 family, and afternoon tea,
raffle ticket, cottage craft and a lucky
door prize will all be available.
The public is invited to come and
hear some great Sunday afternoon
music, and help the local community to preserve and maintain history a
the same time.
For more information, ring
Margaret on 6553 9574 or Ruth on
6553 9561.
Patchworkers rally at retreat
to benefit children’s ward
CHILDREN at Manning Hospital will
benefit from a $1155 donation by a
community of patchworkers who
rallied together at a retreat in
Coopernook.
More than 30 women from the
Manning Valley, Hastings and Hunter
districts attended a patchwork retreat
hosted by Love Patchwork.
The money was raised during the
four-day event and recently Love
Patchwork proprietor, Jenny Chapman
presented the donation to Manning
Hospital nursing unit manager, Tracey
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Laidlaw. Love Patchwork (Village
Patchers) and the Uniting Church
Fellowship Quilting Group will hold
their bi-annual quilt show on October
25 and 26 from 10am till 4pm.
Entry fee of $5 will be payable at
either the School of Arts Hall in
Macquarie Street or Paton Hall at the
rear of the Uniting Church in Petrie
Street, Coopernook.
Light refreshments will be available
at Paton Hall as well as a sausage
sizzle.
Maintenance is scheduled to be undertaken during the week
commencing Monday 20 October in the following locations:
• Road Patching – Bulga Road, Comboyne Road, Hannam Vale
Road, Manning Point Road, Upper Lansdowne Road, Central
Lansdowne Road - Taree, Old Bar, Red Head areas.
• Grading - Cundle Flat, Possum Brush, Old Bar Road areas.
• Roadside Slashing - Coopernook, Harrington and Crowdy
Head areas.
• Overgrown Vegetation – Wherrol Flat area.
• Kerb & Gutter Reconstruction - Taree area.
• Footpath Maintenance - Wingham area
Road Updates
• Wallanbah Road – Section 3
Pavement reconstruction works to Wallanbah Road from
Candoormakh Creek to Avalon Road is underway. Work under
traffic lights and 40kmh speed limits.
• Hannam Vale Road, Hannam Vale
Road maintenance works from 10 October to 31 October.
Short delays of up to 10 minutes.
• Comboyne Road, Wingham
Road maintenance works from 8 October to 22 October.
Short delays of up to 10 minutes.
• Bulga Road, Wingham
Road maintenance works from 13 October to 24 October.
Short delays of up to 10 minutes.
• Ronald Road, Taree
Kerb and gutter reconstruction works from 20 October to 3
November. Short delays of up to 5 minutes.
Bridge Works
• Cundle Flat Road, Cundle Flat - Selection Creek Bridge
Selection Creek Bridge is closed due to structural damage.
Temporary bypass detour in place. Motorists are urged to
exercise extreme caution in this area. Please delay nonessential travel in this area if possible.
• Karaak Flat Bridge No. 1
Due to identification of further structural damage, the load limit
on the bridge has been reduced to 5 tonnes with a speed limit
of 10km/h. Effective immediately.
• Reduced loads for bridge at Moto
A recent inspection of Dickensons Bridge on Moto Road has
revealed further deterioration to some structural elements. As
a result, the load limit on the bridge has been reduced to 5
tonnes with a speed limit of 10km/h.
Motorists are advised to note any changed traffic conditions and
speed restrictions imposed on any roadwork. Please note that
variations in weather or other events may alter this schedule. Visit
MyRoadInfo.com.au for current updates of our road and bridge works.
Unfortunately, the most recent storm and sea events have again resulted
in significant beach erosion at both Old Bar and Manning Point beaches.
Closed beaches
• Manning Point beach access remains closed. Access to
Farquhar Park is by boat only. Enquiries regarding the Farquhar
Park camping ground may be directed to the Taree office of
Crown Lands phone 6591 3500.
• Old Bar beach is closed to vehicles south of the Mudbishop
Point 4WD access. Vehicles can only turn left and drive north at
this access. No other access to Old Bar beach is available
Open beaches
Access to Crowdy Beach (access at Crowdy Head and Kylies
Beach), Harrington Beach (access from Harrington and Crowdy
Head), Tuncurry Beach (access from Black Head) remain open.
We are reviewing our current policy surrounding access to beaches
by vehicles and would be pleased to hear your feedback. Click on
the button on the front page of the website to find out more.
Meanwhile, investigations continue regarding feasibility and
options for future access at these closed beaches.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON YOUR COUNCIL POLICIES!
We are interested to hear your thoughts and feedback on the
following policies:
• Councillor Expenses and Facilities
We are required to annually review, and place on public
exhibition, our Councillor Expenses and Facilities policy. The
purpose of the Policy is to ensure that there is accountability
and transparency in the reimbursement of expenses incurred
by Councillors. The Policy also ensures that the facilities
provided to assist Councillors to carry out their civic duties are
reasonable and meet the expectations of the local community.
Submissions close: Thursday 6 November 2014 at 5pm
• Community Event Signage
There are a number of pieces of legislation that govern signage
and its placement in public spaces. Many event organisers
do not know that the use of the road reserve for installation
of signage is legislated and approval is required. This policy
aims to give approval in a simple and accessible way. The
Community Event Signage Policy relates to promotional signage
for community events hosted by community organisations and
community groups.
Submissions close: Friday 31 October 2014 at 5pm
Please go to taree.cc/feedback and provide your comments to us by
sending us an email or letter to the addresses below.
Council’s current adopted policies can be accessed at taree.cc/policies.
MANNING VALLEY GARAGE SALE TRAIL
Australia’s Largest Community Event Promoting Sustainability,
Creativity and Fun!
Calendars are being marked from Harrington to Hallidays Point,
Greater Taree City Council is seeking a dynamic and suitably
and Mount George to Moorland for Saturday 25 October 2014,
as the fourth year of the Garage Sale Trail kicks off across the
skilled new team member to make a difference to our
Manning Valley.
organisation and our community in the following role:
The Garage Sale Trail lets the community come together to
• Environmental Project Coordinator (S642) reduce waste, and reuse pre-loved items in a fun and creative
closes 7 November 2014 at 5pm
way. Not only does the event help to re-use items, it reduces the
strain on our environment by reducing manufacturing pollution
How to apply
and the loads at our Bucketts Way landfill.
Download the Employment Application Guide and our Application The Garage Sale Trail is all about sustainability, and also provides residents
Package from www.taree.cc/employment or call (02) 6592 5399. with a fun day of buying, selling and connecting with local people.
It’s simple and free to register your garage sale visit
www.garagesaletrail.com.au for all the details.
DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS
CAREERS AT COUNCIL
Notification under Section 101 of the Environmental Planning &
Assessment Act 1979:
The following applications were approved from 6 to 10 October
2014. The development consents are available for public inspection
at Council’s Administration Centre at 2 Pulteney Street Taree during
ordinary office hours.
Consent Number
Description - Address
132/2015/DA
Dwelling, 9 Boambee Street, Harrington
123/2015/DA
Dwelling Additions & Demolition of Garage,
24 Moon Street Wingham
107/2015/DA
Pylon Sign, 62-64 Victoria Street, Taree
110/2015/DA
Dwelling, 10 Waitpinga Court, Red Head
109/2015/DA
Dwelling, 18 Duranbar Place, Taree
93/2015/DA
Subdivision - 2 Lot, 52 Killawarra Street,
Wingham
NOTICE OF INTENDED PESTICIDE APPLICATION
Greater Taree City Council has instructed Amalgamated Pest
Control to carry out pesticide applications, which are scheduled
to be carried out in November, December and January 2014.
Pesticides are being used for webbing spiders, cockroaches’
booklice, birdlice and rodents. Pesticide products will be
applied to Council structures including public buildings.
Pesticides used will be selected from the following products:
Amdro ant bait, Enviromax Deltamethrin, Enviromax Bifenthrin,
Maxforce Gold Gel, APC Permethrin Insecticide Dust, Contrax
Blox, Coopex Dust, Temprid 75, Biflex Aquamax.
Residents are advised not to enter the structures through any treated
areas until the pesticides have dried, or any special instructions
advised on the notice erected on the day(s) of treatment.
For any further information please contact Council’s Team
Leader Property & Procurement, Michael Cross on 6592 5120.
BEACH STREET HARRINGTON
We recently reconstructed a 150m section
on Beach Street Harrington. Works included
new kerb & gutter, footpath, drainage and road
pavement. Made possible through funds raised
from the special rate variation, the works provide
a great place to stop and enjoy the views across
the break wall.
Ron Posselt, Acting General Manager
TA1485896
How sweet it is: A delicious cake helped deputy president of the NRMA Wendy
Machin (right), NRMA regional business manager Heidi Novosell (left) and NRMA
Taree manager Rosemary Bartlett to commemorate the 90th anniversary of its roadside assistance service.
VEHICLE ACCESS TO BEACHES
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www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au
2 Pulteney Street Taree I PO Box 482 Taree NSW 2430 T 02 6592 5399 F 02 6592 5311
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