Public Notices

Proposed Alcohol Free Zone

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:23:00 GMT

Dubbo City Council has proposed to renew the alcohol free zone covering approximately the CBD of Dubbo and the commercial areas of West Dubbo. The renewal period will be for everyday during 2011 – 2014. Documents relating to the proposal, including a detailed map of the proposed zone, may be inspected from Monday 6 September 2010 to Monday 20 September 2010 at the following locations during the nominated times:
1. Dubbo City Council Administration Building, Church Street, Dubbo, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
2. Dubbo Branch Library, Corner Macquarie and Talbragar Streets, Dubbo Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm.
Written submissions may be made to Council on the proposed alcohol free zone. Submissions are to be addressed to the General Manager, Dubbo City Council, PO Box 81, Dubbo 2830. The closing date for submissions is 5pm on Wednesday 22 September 2010. Enquiries regarding the proposal may be directed to Council’s Director Community Services David Dwyer on 02 6801 4000.

2010 annual clean-up service for bulky rubbish

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Council will be holding its usual Free Annual Kerbside Cleanup for collection of bulky rubbish and green waste during September and October this year.
The area normally receiving this service will be split into four zones, consisting of three urban zones and one rural zone. The clean-up collections will be conducted over one week in each zone.
What zone are you in?
Residences located within the Dubbo built-up area (50 kph speed zone) are in urban Zone 1, 2 or 3 as follows.

Urban Zone 1 is east of the Macquarie River and north of the Dubbo to Wellington railway line.

Urban Zone 2 is west of the Macquarie River.

Urban Zone 3 is east of the Macquarie River and south of the Dubbo to Wellington railway line.
Residences located outside Dubbo’s 50 kph speed zone that receive a weekly wheelie bin service are in the rural zone. The rural zone includes the estates of Richmond and Firgrove and the villages of Brocklehurst, Eumungerie, Ballimore, Mogriguy and Wongarbon.
The collection dates by zone are as follows:

ZONES	Place bulky waste out by…
Urban Zone 1 (east of Macquarie River and north of the Dubbo - Wellington railway line)	Sunday 12, September
Urban Zone 2 (west of the Macquarie River)	Sunday 19, September
Urban Zone 3 (east of Macquarie River and south of the Dubbo -Wellington railway line)	Sunday 26, September
Rural Zone (outside Dubbo’s 50 kph speed zone)	Sunday 3, October

Rural zone: Place bulky rubbish and garden waste next to where you normally position your wheelie bin for collection.
Urban zones: Place bulky rubbish and garden waste on the footpath, making sure it does not obstruct people using the footpath.
Please place your bulky waste out for collection close to the date set for your zone. This reduces the possibility of rubbish being scattered by wind or passersby while awaiting collection. Materials placed out for collection after the appropriate day for your zone will not be collected.

Guidelines for collection:

There is a limit of the equivalent of one level box trailer load or one cubic metre (1m3) of garbage per residence. Quantities in excess of this amount will only be removed if requested by the resident and at a cost of $150m3 to the resident.
Green waste should be separated from other garbage. Tie prunings into bundles with string or rope and place loose garden waste such as lawn clippings and leaves in cardboard boxes.
Whitegoods and other metal items should be placed in a separate heap for collection
Place loose garbage in boxes or bags
Remove doors from old freezers and fridges
Household hazardous waste and liquids (such as chemicals, poisons, oil, paint and batteries) will not be collected
Commercial properties are not eligible for this service
Truck and tractor tyres will not be accepted

For information about this service, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 6801 4000.

Local Purchasing Policy

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:05:00 GMT

Dubbo City Council’s Local Purchasing Policy gives a price advantage to local suppliers, for the purpose of quote evaluation for supplies over $5000 which require quotation or tender.
To be recognised, local suppliers are required to complete an application.
For more information, call 6801 4000 or pick up an application package.

Pesticide Use Notification

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:57:00 GMT

In accordance with clause 11L (2) (g) of the Pesticides Regulation Act Council wishes to inform the community of the following pesticide use by staff on Council property.

(Please note the following time periods indicate the planned duration, but activities may occasionally occur outside each period for Emergency treatments only).

Noxious Weed Control and Public Open Space Weed Control

Date: 1 July 2010 to 31 October 2010.

Location:

Rural Roads Various
Urban Roads-Medians, Roundabouts, Laneways
Rural Reserves
Various Sporting Ovals and Parklands
Talbragar and Macquarie River Foreshore
Cemeteries
Rural Villages
Enforcement actions Noxious Weeds Act Section 20
Water and Sewer Asset Maintenance

Purpose:

African Boxthorn, Urban /Industrial Weed control, Prickly Pear, Willows, Clover and Broadleaved Weeds, St John’s Wort, Johnson’s Grass, Silverleaf Nightshade, Coolatai Grass, Bridal Creeper, Spiny Burrgrass, Pre Emergent Weed Control.

Products:

Kamba- (MCPA 340g/ltr Dicamba 80g/ltr dimthylamine salt)
Halosulfuron- (Halosulfuron methyl 750grm/ltr)
Grazon DS (Triclopyr 300g/ltr Picloram 100g/ltr)
Roundup Bi Active – (Glyphosate 360g/ltr)
Brushoff – (Metsulfuron-methyl 600g/kg)
Oust DF – (Sulfometuron-methyl 750g/kg)
Stomp- (Pendamethalin 330g\ltr)
Hurricane 600- (Triclopyr as butotyl 600g\ltr)
Finale-(Glufosinate ammonium 200g/ltr)
Starane-(Fluroxypyr 333g/ltr)
Rifle-(Pendimethalin 440g/ltr)
Trinoc-(DSMA 220g/ltr)
Monument Liquid-(Trifloxysulfon Sodium 100g/ltr)
Coliseum-(Rimsulfuron 250grm/kg)
Destiny-(Iodosulfuron-Methyl-Sodium 100grm/kg)

Note: Signage will be displayed whilst application is taking place and will remain there until the re-entry period has expired (if applicable) in accordance with DCC Pesticide Notification Plan.

For further information, contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 6801 4000 or email Council’s Noxious Weeds and Pest Species Officer, Des Mackey (email: des.mackey@dubbo.nsw.gov.au).

Extension for Backflow Prevention Devices

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:21:00 GMT

Dubbo’s business community has been asked to assist with meeting Council’s commitment to the safe provision of the City’s water supply by installing and maintaining correctly selected backflow devices.

Due to the overwhelming response by businesses, accredited plumbers are unable to meet the existing deadline. Council has extended the date of installing, upgrading or testing of backflow prevention devices to 1 October 2010.

Installation and testing of these devices must be carried out by a licensed plumber who holds the necessary accreditation in backflow testing and commissioning.

For further information please contact Council’s Water and Sewerage Client Services Coordinator, Sharnie Attwood on telephone 02 6801 4000.

Council Committee Meetings

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:02:00 GMT

The next meeting of Council’s standing committees will be held on Monday 19 April 2010.

The Planning and Development Committee will meet at 5.30pm, followed immediately by the Works and Services Committee and then the Finance and Policy Committee.

These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers with access via the stairwell on the northern side of the Civic Administration Building, Church Street.

Should members of the public wish to address Committee on matters included on the agenda or for further information, contact Council’s Manager Administrative Services on 02 6801 4000.

Dubbo Leisure Aquatic Centre closure

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:47:00 GMT

Local residents are advised that the above Dubbo City Council facility has now closed and will reopen later in the year for the 2010/11 summer season. Thank you to all of our patrons.

Tender for the Hire of Plant and Equipment and Experienced Day Labour Operators for 2010/2011

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:41:00 GMT

Tenders are invited from suitably experienced companies and will be received up to 10am on Tuesday 27 April 2010 for the hire of plant and equipment and experienced day labour operators to Dubbo City Council for 2010/2011.

Documents can be obtained by application to Dubbo City Council’s Fleet Management Services Branch, telephone 02 6801 4943.

Tenders shall be lodged in a sealed envelope and clearly endorsed TENDER BOX – Tender for the Hire of Plant and Equipment and Experienced Day Labour Operators to Dubbo City Council for 2010/2011 – File No PM 5.7.1 and placed in the Tender Box located at Council’s Administration Building, Church Street, Dubbo (PO Box 81 Dubbo, NSW 2830).

Tenders will be opened immediately following the closure time of tender and members of the public are invited to be present.

Dubbo City Council has a Local Purchasing Policy. Please refer to the documentation for details. For further information, please contact Council’s Fleet Hire and Finance Officer, Shani Chapman by telephoning 02 6801 4943.
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Anti-vandalism campaign

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:54:00 GMT

Vandalism costs our community thousands of dollars every year. That money could fund even more sporting and recreational facilities for Dubbo’s young people.

Dubbo City Council is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to the conviction of a person who has vandalised Council property.

For more information, Contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (02) 6801 4000.

$20,316 to local community groups

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:47:00 GMT

Nineteen community groups received a share of $20,316 in financial assistance from Dubbo City Council. Mayor Greg Matthews officially presented the cheques on Monday, 7 September 2009.

The last round of funding under Council’s financial assistance program went to 11 community groups in April 2009 and totalled $10,000.

The funding is designed to assist local community groups in developing initiatives that will benefit members of the wider Dubbo community and encourage involvement in the many community programs within the City.

The groups receiving the financial assistance have met criteria based on merit and benefits to the community.

Dubbo District Concert Band	$200
Cancer Council	$1500
Orana Early Childhood Intervention Centre	$2316
Dubbo and District Branch Can Assist	$900
Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race	$100
Orana Dragon Boat Club	$4000
Dubbo Branch Diabetes Australia	$600
St Vincent de Paul Society	$900
Lifeline Central West	$1000
Dubbo Woodturning and Woodcraft Club	$400
Dubbo Kart Club	$3500
Riding for the Disabled	$500
Dubbo Show Society	$500
CWA Wongarbon Branch	$1900
Orana Country Music Association	$250
Sing Australia	$250
Dubbo South Akela Play Group	$250
Palmer Street Singers	$250
Orana Accommodation & Support Services Committee Inc. (Sturt House)	$1000

Comprehensive review of Council's future financial sustainability underway

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:55:00 GMT

Review Today Pty Ltd has been engaged by Dubbo City Council to independently ascertain, document and communicate the condition of Council’s infrastructure and finances as well as identify long-term funding needs and options.

In June 2009, Council resolved to make provision for engaging an independent expert to undertake the review, which got underway this week.

Former NSW Treasury Secretary Professor Percy Allan AM, who is Research Director of Review Today Pty Ltd, is being supported by a team of other experts from GHD Ltd and TreEnt Pty Ltd who have extensive experience in asset management and financial modelling.

Review Today Pty Ltd develops long-term financial strategies to help councils achieve the best balance between the competing goals of sustainability – sustainable services, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable finances, and affordable rates, fees and charges.

Dubbo City Council General Manager Mark Riley said maintaining Council’s extensive asset base – estimated to be worth around $997 million – was becoming more difficult given reduced resources.

The Minister for Local Government’s decision not to permit a special rate variation for Council in the 2008/09 financial year of two per cent for road infrastructure and two per cent for parks and landcare operations resulted in many vital City projects being put on hold.

“The issues of ageing infrastructure and their subsequent maintenance and renewals are still very much applicable to the problems identified some years ago which have still not been resolved,’’ Mr Riley said.

Professor Percy Allan is well known for his comprehensive report “Sustainability of Local Government in NSW”, commissioned by the Local Government and Shires Association (LGSA). He was also Chairman of the NSW Treasury Corporation and Secretary of the NSW Treasury Department from 1985 to 1994. Review Today has undertaken comprehensive assessments for councils such as Albury, Newcastle, Wollongong, Great Lakes, Greater Taree and Armidale.

“It is considered that Professor Allan is the pre-eminent person in the State for undertaking asset condition and financial capability reviews for multi-purpose local government authorities,’’ Mr Riley said.

“As General Manager, I consider the funding of this review to be most necessary and prudent to assist in ensuring the viability of Dubbo City Council into the future. Following completion of the review, Council will be in a solid position to consider future funding strategies. The Review Today approach provides an integrated solution to long-term community, strategic, financial and asset planning as required by new State Government legislation, which is estimated at 40% of the cost of undertaking separate consultancies.’’

Noxious weed control and public open space weed control

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Date: 30 June 2009 through until 31 December 2009

Location:

Rural Roads Various
Urban Roads-Medians, Roundabouts, Laneways
Rural Reserves
Various Sporting Ovals and Parklands
Talbragar and Macquarie River Foreshore
Cemeteries
Rural Villages
Enforcement actions Noxious Weeds Act Section 20

Purpose: African Boxthorn, Urban /Industrial Weed control, Prickly Pear, Willows, Clover and Broadleaved Weeds, St Johns Wort, Johnson’s Grass, Silverleaf Nightshade, Coolatai Grass, Bridal Creeper, Spiny Burrgrass.

Products:

Kamba- (MCPA 340g/ltr Dicamba 80g/ltr dimthylamine salt)
Halosulfuron- Halosulfuron methyl 750grm/ltr
Grazon DS (Triclopyr 300g/ltr Picloram 100g/ltr)
Roundup Bi Active – (Glyphosate 360g/ltr)
Brushoff – (Metsulfuron-methyl 600g/kg)
Oust DF – (sulfometuron-methyl 750g/kg)
Stomp- (Pendamethalin 330g\ltr)
Hurricane 600- (Triclopyr as butotyl 600g\ltr)
Finale-(Glufosinate ammonium 200g/ltr

Note: Signage will be displayed whilst application is taking place and will remain there until the re-entry period has expired (if applicable) in accordance with DCC Pesticide Notification Plan.

For further information contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on telephone 6801 4000 or email Council’s Noxious Weeds and Pest Species Officer, Des Mackey.

Public notices

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:24:00 GMT

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