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Cowra Shire Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for provision of security patrols for certain Council facilities. Details are available over the counter at the Council office 116 Kendal Street, or from Greg Smith by Email gsmith@cowra.nsw.gov.au Offers close on 28 April 2017.
Draft Community Strategic Plan 2017–2036 — Public Exhibition and Collection in Focus: andNew Acquisitions
Collection in Focus: New Acquisitions
25 March - 30 April 2017 77 Darl ing Str eet COWRA N SW 2794 Open : Tu es - S at 10a m to 4pm, S un 2pm t o 4p m.
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The Cowra Regional Art Gallery is a cultural facility of the Cowra Shire Council
Closed Good Friday, April 14 - Open Saturday April 15 - Open Sunday April 16 Closed Monday April 17
Cowra Council’s Draft Community Strategic Plan 2017-2036 is now on public exhibition and Council is inviting public comment until Friday 5 May 2017. Copies are on public display in the foyer of Cowra Shire Council, 116 Kendal Street Cowra, during office hours. Copies are also available for viewing at Cowra Library. The Draft Community Strategic Plan may also be downloaded from the ‘Public Exhibition’ section of Council’s website www.cowracouncil.com.au. All submissions regarding the Draft Cowra Community Strategic Plan must be made in writing to the General Manager, Cowra Shire Council, Private Bag 342, Cowra 2794 or via email to council@cowra.nsw.gov.au by 4pm, Friday 5 May 2017.
Image: Three beanies ( L – R) - Sharon Alice Spirit ladies from the desert, 2010. Betty Conway Galahs, 2012. Rhonda Napanangka, Hanging out the washing, 2012. Photo Courtesy of: The Alice Springs Beanie Festival
Establishment of an Alcohol Free Zone for a period of four years
April 13, 2017
Have your say at our village meets Live in or near one of our beautiful villages and have something to say to Cowra Council?
Now’s your chance — with both councillors and senior Council staff coming to a community near you! Village Meetings are scheduled from late April to late May with the first of these events to be held at Koorawatha at 6pm and Noobinna at 7pm on Wednesday, April 19. Next evening, Thursday, April 20, is the turn for residents of Wattamondara to have their say. Further meetings will subsequently be held at Billimari, Canowindra, Gooloogong, Woodstock, Darbys Falls, Wyangala Dam, and Morongla. “Any issues to do with Council services, facilities, or local issues can be covered at these meetings where we will also provide a report on current developments from Council,” General Manager, Paul Devery said. Residents will also be provided with feedback forms and invitations in the weeks prior to the meetings with feedback forms also provided on the evening. “Councillors and senior staff place a high-importance on the value of these meetings and I urge locals to take the opportunity to have their say on issues of interest to them,” Mr Devery said.
Council gives notice, in accordance with Part 4 of Chapter 16 of the Local Government Act, of its intention to establish, for a period of four years, an Alcohol Free Zone in the following locations: • Kendal Street from the western most end of the bridge over the Lachlan River extending east along Kendal Street/Mid Western Highway to Somerset Street; • All streets running off Kendal Street between those designated areas above north to Liverpool Street and south to Vaux Street; • The entire length of Liverpool Street; • The entire length of Vaux Street; • The entire length of Bartlett Street; • The entire length of Bartlett Avenue; • The entire length of Railway Street; • The entire length of Railway Lane; • The entire length of Busby Lane; • The entire length of Doust Lane; • The entire length of Rowston Lane; • Redfern Street from the intersection of Smith Street south into Bridge Street to the intersection of Lachlan Street; • Smith Street from the intersection of Liverpool Street south to the intersection of Redfern Street; • Unnamed street from intersection of Bridge Street south under the bridge overpass to the intersection with Lachlan Street; • Public places within the proposed Alcohol Free Zone that are a car park or part of a car park. This notification will take effect from Monday, 1 May 2017 for four years to 1 May 2021. Any person may make a written submission to Cowra Shire Council about the proposed alcohol free zone before 4.30 pm on the closing date, being 18 April 2017. If the submission is an objection, the grounds of the objection must be specified in the submission. Written submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Cowra Shire Council, Private Bag 342, Cowra NSW 2794.
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Have something to say to Cowra Council? Community meetings for village residents are on in April and May Contract No. 4/2017, TENDERS FOR Gravel Production (Drill, Blast and Crush) Services (2017–2019) in the Cowra Council area. This is a Quality-Assured, Schedule of Rates PANEL Contract. Tenders close at 3pm Tuesday 2 May 2017 at Cowra Council’s Office in 116 Kendal St, Cowra. Tenders are invited from the Contractors with previous experience for gravel production operations including drilling, blasting and crushing in quarries owned by Cowra Council for the period up to 30 June 2019, with an optional extension for a further 12 months. The contract will tentatively be started in June 2017. At least two tenderers offering best value to the Council will be appointed in the panel contract and will be offered works order in the contract period. Tenderers that can provide part-service for the operation are also welcomed to submit tenders. Tender documents are available at Cowra Council’s Office in Kendal Street, Cowra, by contacting Council’s office on (02) 6340 2070. All tenderers must comply with the NSW Government Code of Practice for the Construction Industry. The Principal shall not be bound to accept the lowest or any tender.
Closed Saturday 15 April Closed Easter Monday 17 April Re-opens Tuesday 18 April 10am Materials Recycling Facility Closed Good Friday 14 April Open Saturday 15 April 10am to 4pm Closed Sunday 16 April Closed Easter Monday 17 April
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