GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS, NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION COUNCIL Your Weekly Wrap Up Local Government NSW Awards Night Council had a terrific night at the Local Government NSW Awards night held last Thursday, 6 June. winning two major awards. Council staff came first in the Rural Management Challenge where they defeated 24 other councils in the State. In addition to this, Council also came home the Asset and Infrastructure award. Council is central to the strategic direction of the community as well as Its day-to-day functioning and these awards are a reflection on the great work of all staff, as they continue to deliver for the community Movie Screening at the Library The Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library will be screening the iconic film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Saturday, 22 June 2024 as part of Pride Month. For more information, please contact the Library on (02) 67302600 REMINDER: Visitor Information Centre Toilets Closed for Repairs Dates: Tuesday, 11 June-Saturday, 15 June Please be advised that the toilets at the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) remains closed for essential repairs until Saturday 15 June. During this period, we encourage you to use the nearest public toilets located at Town Hall and McDonald's. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our facilities. CLOSING FRIDAY, 14 JUNE: Have Your Say on Council's 2024/2025 Draft Operational Plan The draft Operational Plan and Budget is available for public review until Thursday, 13 June 2024 During this time, you can submit your feedback online through Council's Have Your Say page. Written submissions are also welcome and can be sent via email or mail until 4.30 PM on Friday, 14 June 2024. For more information, or to have your say, visit haveyoursay.gisc.nsw.gov.au Council invites your feedback on: 2024/2025 DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN Sign Up To Our Local Economic Development & Tourism Newsletter! Our Economic Development & Tourism team is hard at work promoting our beautiful town and region, supporting the growth and connection of local businesses, and encouraging investment As we enter the cooler months, we are preparing for an influx of visitors seeking to couple our spectacular winter scenery with experiences like cosy fireplaces, mulled wine and spiced ciders, hearty meals, live music, and adventures to share with friends and family With the cost of living rising supporting our local businesses has never been more important. Let's work together to make Clen Innes Highlands a vibrant community and destination where people love to live work visit, explore, dine, and shop. The Economic Development and Tourism newsletter provides local economic development and tourism updates, ideas, and opportunities to help inform Inspire engage, and support our local businesses and community. Check it out here or scan the QR code: machi mp/genieshighlands.com/ed-tourism June2024 Grants & Funding Opportunities June 2024 Welcome to the last month of this current financial year. The Grants & Funding June newsletter provides information on a selection of applicable community, business and Infrastructure funding opportunities that are currently available Links are provided at the end of each grant or support listing, which will direct you to the appropriate website for full details, including how to apply for that program Best wishes if you are submitting a grant or voucher application this month Read the full newsletter here or scan the QR code: mailchimp/geninneshighlands.com/ grants-funding jun2024 Scan here to read our latest Economic Development and Grants & Funding Opportunities Newsletters! AT WORK! Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road Construction Update Council's Bridge team has successfully completed the installation of twelve 16-metre precast planks for the Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road This marks a significant milestone in the project, as all major precast superstructure components are now in place. With this phase completed, the focus now shifts to the deck works, which are currently underway. Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday, 21 June 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays Jet patching in Glen Innes Township, and Pinkett Road General pothole patching, street sweeping and roadside slashing around the Glen Innes Township The Roads Construction Crew will be a parran Road and Jenkins Maintenance grading is scheduled Euroka Road, Grahams Valey Road, Homestead Road, Old Ben Lomond Road, Ingle Vale Road, Munsies Road, Morven Road Ya Road. Nine Mile Road, Bushy Park Road and Six Mile Road Maintenance crew is line marking and vegetation control on bridge approaches The bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking the heavy patching on Pinkett Road Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council Infrastructure Customer Service Line (02) 6730 2371 or roads@gcnw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Financial Accountant-closes 24 June 2024 Heavy Plant Operator (Drainage) closes 24 June 2024 Heavy Plant Operator (Heavy Patching)- closes 24 June 2024 For more information, or to apply, please visit: gisc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Jobs-at-Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun Bam Every Saturday SEE WHAT'S ON! Glen Innes Cottage Markets 8am Lion's Park, Glen Innes 21 June Winter Solstice 11.30am Australian Standing Stones at Centennial Parklands 22 June Pride Month Movie Screening Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library 27 June Ordinary Council Meeting 9am William Garner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre SCAN FOR MORE OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS Council is always happy to assist with promoting your events, new tourism products and new businesses. Please send through all assets including Information, images and flyers (pdf) to eventsofficer@gisc.nsw.gov.au GLEN INNES Get in herex GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS , NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION COUNCIL Your Weekly Wrap Up Local Government NSW Awards Night Council had a terrific night at the Local Government NSW Awards night held last Thursday , 6 June . winning two major awards . Council staff came first in the Rural Management Challenge where they defeated 24 other councils in the State . In addition to this , Council also came home the Asset and Infrastructure award . Council is central to the strategic direction of the community as well as Its day - to - day functioning and these awards are a reflection on the great work of all staff , as they continue to deliver for the community Movie Screening at the Library The Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library will be screening the iconic film The Adventures of Priscilla , Queen of the Desert on Saturday , 22 June 2024 as part of Pride Month . For more information , please contact the Library on ( 02 ) 67302600 REMINDER : Visitor Information Centre Toilets Closed for Repairs Dates : Tuesday , 11 June - Saturday , 15 June Please be advised that the toilets at the Visitor Information Centre ( VIC ) remains closed for essential repairs until Saturday 15 June . During this period , we encourage you to use the nearest public toilets located at Town Hall and McDonald's . We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our facilities . CLOSING FRIDAY , 14 JUNE : Have Your Say on Council's 2024/2025 Draft Operational Plan The draft Operational Plan and Budget is available for public review until Thursday , 13 June 2024 During this time , you can submit your feedback online through Council's Have Your Say page . Written submissions are also welcome and can be sent via email or mail until 4.30 PM on Friday , 14 June 2024. For more information , or to have your say , visit haveyoursay.gisc.nsw.gov.au Council invites your feedback on : 2024/2025 DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN Sign Up To Our Local Economic Development & Tourism Newsletter ! Our Economic Development & Tourism team is hard at work promoting our beautiful town and region , supporting the growth and connection of local businesses , and encouraging investment As we enter the cooler months , we are preparing for an influx of visitors seeking to couple our spectacular winter scenery with experiences like cosy fireplaces , mulled wine and spiced ciders , hearty meals , live music , and adventures to share with friends and family With the cost of living rising supporting our local businesses has never been more important . Let's work together to make Clen Innes Highlands a vibrant community and destination where people love to live work visit , explore , dine , and shop . The Economic Development and Tourism newsletter provides local economic development and tourism updates , ideas , and opportunities to help inform Inspire engage , and support our local businesses and community . Check it out here or scan the QR code : machi mp / genieshighlands.com / ed - tourism June2024 Grants & Funding Opportunities June 2024 Welcome to the last month of this current financial year . The Grants & Funding June newsletter provides information on a selection of applicable community , business and Infrastructure funding opportunities that are currently available Links are provided at the end of each grant or support listing , which will direct you to the appropriate website for full details , including how to apply for that program Best wishes if you are submitting a grant or voucher application this month Read the full newsletter here or scan the QR code : mailchimp / geninneshighlands.com / grants - funding jun2024 Scan here to read our latest Economic Development and Grants & Funding Opportunities Newsletters ! AT WORK ! Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road Construction Update Council's Bridge team has successfully completed the installation of twelve 16 - metre precast planks for the Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road This marks a significant milestone in the project , as all major precast superstructure components are now in place . With this phase completed , the focus now shifts to the deck works , which are currently underway . Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday , 21 June 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays Jet patching in Glen Innes Township , and Pinkett Road General pothole patching , street sweeping and roadside slashing around the Glen Innes Township The Roads Construction Crew will be a parran Road and Jenkins Maintenance grading is scheduled Euroka Road , Grahams Valey Road , Homestead Road , Old Ben Lomond Road , Ingle Vale Road , Munsies Road , Morven Road Ya Road . Nine Mile Road , Bushy Park Road and Six Mile Road Maintenance crew is line marking and vegetation control on bridge approaches The bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking the heavy patching on Pinkett Road Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council Infrastructure Customer Service Line ( 02 ) 6730 2371 or roads@gcnw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Financial Accountant - closes 24 June 2024 Heavy Plant Operator ( Drainage ) closes 24 June 2024 Heavy Plant Operator ( Heavy Patching ) - closes 24 June 2024 For more information , or to apply , please visit : gisc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Jobs-at-Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS ? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun Bam Every Saturday SEE WHAT'S ON ! Glen Innes Cottage Markets 8am Lion's Park , Glen Innes 21 June Winter Solstice 11.30am Australian Standing Stones at Centennial Parklands 22 June Pride Month Movie Screening Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library 27 June Ordinary Council Meeting 9am William Garner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre SCAN FOR MORE OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS Council is always happy to assist with promoting your events , new tourism products and new businesses . Please send through all assets including Information , images and flyers ( pdf ) to eventsofficer@gisc.nsw.gov.au GLEN INNES Get in herex