GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS, NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION Your Weekly Wrap Up New Amenities at Anzac Park Thanks to a generous donation from the RSPCA, Council has recently installed a brand new bottle filler and dog bowl along the shared pathway at Anzac Park These new additions are set to enhance the park experience for both visitors and their furry friends, making every visit more enjoyable and sustainable. Bring your pets, stay hydrated, and enjoy the improved amenities New Se wit been installed at the recently upgraded Glen Innes Skate Park, creating a perfect spot to relax and socialise With only some landscaping left to complete, the project is nearly finished. Come check out the new additions and enjoy the improved space! NSW Nationals Welcome Brendan Moylan as Member For Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan, a solicitor noted for his extensive community service, has won the Northern Tablelands by-election for the NSW Nationals, following Adam Marshall's resignation. The party announced Mr. Moylan as the winner on Saturday night, with 66.4 percent of the primary vote. This event marks the first time in history that the Northern Tablelands seat has transitioned from one member of the same party to another. COUNCIL AT WORK! Gravel Re-Sheet of Ilparran Road Council commenced the gravel re-sheet of Ilparran Road last week The project involves the team placing up to 700 tonnes a day of crushed gravel sourced from the newly established Wattle Vale Quarry The project aims to improve road conditions for local residents and travellers. Residents are advised to exercise caution while travelling through the construction 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 Bam Lion's Park, Glen Innes KEEP THE FIRE BURNING! BLAK, LOUD AND PROUD 7-14 JULY 2024 Join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week with a series of special events designed to engage and inspire our community. Storytime Session with Fred Blair Bring your little ones, aged 0-5 years, to a delightful Storytime session with Fred Blair. This event is part of our regular Tiny Tots Storytime program Date: Thursday, 11 July Time: 10:00 am Weaving Workshops with Waabli Chapman Burgess Experience the art of weaving with the talented Waabi Chapman Burgess in our two dedicated workshops. Each session is tailored for different age groups to ensure a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all participants Children's Weaving Workshop (Ages 8-12 years) Date: Thursday, 11 July Time: 10:00am Booking Link: Session 1 Youth Basket Weaving Workshop (Ages 12 -18 years) Date: Thursday, 11 July Time: 2:00 pm Booking Link: Session 2 Note: Bookings are essential. Please call the Library on (02) 67:30 2600 BLAK, LOUD AND PROUD NSW Local Government Elections 2024 Council has created a dedicated webpage for the upcoming NSW Local Government elections in September 2024. This online resource provides crucial information about the election process to the community. Residents can access the webpage to find key dates, detailed instructions on how to become a councillor, and comprehensive enrolment procedures. essential information. Visit council's website at gisc.nsw.gov. au/Council/NSW Local Government Elections 2024 Upcoming Annual General Meetings Become a Councillor Anyone interested in becoming a councillor for Glen Innes Severn Council is invited to contact the General Manager if they wish discuss the role further. To make an appointment, please email council@gisc.now.gov.au or call (02) 6730 2316 Stonehenge Reserve Trust Committee-Wednesday, 17 July at 9:00 am | Glen Innes Showground, Committee Room Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday, 5 July 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 working at Iparran Road and Jenkins Road Maintenance grading is scheduled Old Ben Lomond Road, Ingle Vale Road Munsies Road, Marouan Road, Nine Mile Road, Bushy Park Road, Six Mile Road, Bargens Road, Severn River Road and Streeters Road Maintenance crew is installing Blue Rural Addressing signage and Emmaville roadside maintenance 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 102167302371 or roads@gisc.nsw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Casual Works Assistant Ongoing Casual Pool Attendants - Ongoing Casual Administration/Customer Service Officer Ongoing Casual Direct Support Worker- Ongoing For more information, or to apply, please visit:gic.now.gov.au/Councils-at- Council 26 June Melbourne Comedy Festival Chapel Theatre, Glen Innes 27 June Ordinary Council Meeting 9am William Garner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre 7-14 July NAIDOC Week 2024 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 eventsoffice@cns. GLEN INNES Get in herex GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS , NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION Your Weekly Wrap Up New Amenities at Anzac Park Thanks to a generous donation from the RSPCA , Council has recently installed a brand new bottle filler and dog bowl along the shared pathway at Anzac Park These new additions are set to enhance the park experience for both visitors and their furry friends , making every visit more enjoyable and sustainable . Bring your pets , stay hydrated , and enjoy the improved amenities New Se wit been installed at the recently upgraded Glen Innes Skate Park , creating a perfect spot to relax and socialise With only some landscaping left to complete , the project is nearly finished . Come check out the new additions and enjoy the improved space ! NSW Nationals Welcome Brendan Moylan as Member For Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan , a solicitor noted for his extensive community service , has won the Northern Tablelands by - election for the NSW Nationals , following Adam Marshall's resignation . The party announced Mr. Moylan as the winner on Saturday night , with 66.4 percent of the primary vote . This event marks the first time in history that the Northern Tablelands seat has transitioned from one member of the same party to another . COUNCIL AT WORK ! Gravel Re - Sheet of Ilparran Road Council commenced the gravel re - sheet of Ilparran Road last week The project involves the team placing up to 700 tonnes a day of crushed gravel sourced from the newly established Wattle Vale Quarry The project aims to improve road conditions for local residents and travellers . Residents are advised to exercise caution while travelling through the construction 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 Bam Lion's Park , Glen Innes KEEP THE FIRE BURNING ! BLAK , LOUD AND PROUD 7-14 JULY 2024 Join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week with a series of special events designed to engage and inspire our community . Storytime Session with Fred Blair Bring your little ones , aged 0-5 years , to a delightful Storytime session with Fred Blair . This event is part of our regular Tiny Tots Storytime program Date : Thursday , 11 July Time : 10:00 am Weaving Workshops with Waabli Chapman Burgess Experience the art of weaving with the talented Waabi Chapman Burgess in our two dedicated workshops . Each session is tailored for different age groups to ensure a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all participants Children's Weaving Workshop ( Ages 8-12 years ) Date : Thursday , 11 July Time : 10:00 am Booking Link : Session 1 Youth Basket Weaving Workshop ( Ages 12 -18 years ) Date : Thursday , 11 July Time : 2:00 pm Booking Link : Session 2 Note : Bookings are essential . Please call the Library on ( 02 ) 67:30 2600 BLAK , LOUD AND PROUD NSW Local Government Elections 2024 Council has created a dedicated webpage for the upcoming NSW Local Government elections in September 2024. This online resource provides crucial information about the election process to the community . Residents can access the webpage to find key dates , detailed instructions on how to become a councillor , and comprehensive enrolment procedures . essential information . Visit council's website at gisc.nsw.gov . au / Council / NSW Local Government Elections 2024 Upcoming Annual General Meetings Become a Councillor Anyone interested in becoming a councillor for Glen Innes Severn Council is invited to contact the General Manager if they wish discuss the role further . To make an appointment , please email council@gisc.now.gov.au or call ( 02 ) 6730 2316 Stonehenge Reserve Trust Committee - Wednesday , 17 July at 9:00 am | Glen Innes Showground , Committee Room Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday , 5 July 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 working at Iparran Road and Jenkins Road Maintenance grading is scheduled Old Ben Lomond Road , Ingle Vale Road Munsies Road , Marouan Road , Nine Mile Road , Bushy Park Road , Six Mile Road , Bargens Road , Severn River Road and Streeters Road Maintenance crew is installing Blue Rural Addressing signage and Emmaville roadside maintenance 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 102167302371 or roads@gisc.nsw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Casual Works Assistant Ongoing Casual Pool Attendants - Ongoing Casual Administration / Customer Service Officer Ongoing Casual Direct Support Worker- Ongoing For more information , or to apply , please visit : gic.now.gov.au/Councils-at- Council 26 June Melbourne Comedy Festival Chapel Theatre , Glen Innes 27 June Ordinary Council Meeting 9am William Garner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre 7-14 July NAIDOC Week 2024 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 eventsoffice @ cns . GLEN INNES Get in herex