Council Meeting Briefs – 16 August 2022

Published on 18 August 2022

Ellen Ryan – Key to the City

Goulburn Mulwaree Council has resolved to present the Key to the City to Commonwealth Games dual gold medallist Ellen Ryan.

Ms Ryan picked up the gold medals in the Singles and Women’s Pairs lawn bowls events at the Birmingham games. She was the first ever Australian lawn bowler to win gold on UK soil when she claimed first place in the women’s singles – another first for an Australian at the Commonwealth Games. Ellen was also the first player in history to take home the singles and pairs gold at the same event, male or female, thanks to her second gold medal with Kristina Krstic in the pairs.

Ms Ryan will be presented the ceremonial Key at a civic reception, following a street parade on 26 August 2022. Auburn Street will be closed between Verner and Goldsmith streets between 12pm and 12.30pm for this parade, which will include escorts from the NSW Police, and Fire and Rescue NSW.

33-lot subdivision development – 10 Combermere Street

Goulburn Mulwaree Council has resolved to place on public exhibition a draft Planning Agreement for a proposed 33-residential lot subdivision at 10 Combermere Street, Goulburn.

The draft Planning Agreement will be placed on exhibition for 28 days, and if any submissions are received during the exhibition period, the proposal will be reported back to Council.

Goulburn Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan

Goulburn Mulwaree Council has adopted the Goulburn Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, incorporating amendments following public exhibition.

The Study and Plan provides up to date analysis of Goulburn’s flood risk and a series of actions in the plan to reduce risk through measures, such as Council planning, physical modifications to flood behaviour, and flood warning systems.

Policies on Exhibition

Council resolved to place the following policies on public exhibition for 28 days:

Goulburn Mulwaree Council will investigate a range of recommendations from the Goulburn Night-time Economy Working Party.

The Working Party, which was established in November 2021 to address changes in the entertainment industry, and provide an opportunity to discuss ways to promote the industry within Goulburn. Tuesday night’s report to Council outlined 15 recommendations, covering Special Entertainment Precincts, CBD enhancements and safety, local approvals for use of footpaths, and after-dark transport options.

The Working Party is now dissolved, with Mayor Peter Walker to write letters of thanks to its former members.

Maintenance grading and gravel resheeting tender

Goulburn Mulwaree Council has accepted tenders from four companies to undertake maintenance grading and gravel resheeting throughout the Local Government Area.

Annually Council maintains over 420km of unsealed roads, with many of these unsealed roads require multiple grades throughout the financial year due to unforeseen circumstances, such as storm events, extended dry periods, and increased traffic volumes.

Denrith Pty Ltd, Coopers Earthmoving and Haulage Pty Ltd, JCF Demolition and Earthmoving Pty Ltd, and JLN Contractors Pty Ltd have agreed to undertake the work for three years, with Council’s Chief Executive Officer given authority to extend the contract by up to two years, based on performance.