COWRA COUNCIL
NOTICEBOARD
March 17, 2017
Emergency exercise at Airport Saturday
Cowra Local Emergency Management Committee is holding their bi-annual airport exercise this Saturday, March 18 from 10am at Airport Road and the Cowra Airport entrance. The exercise should run for approximately one and a half hours and there should be minimal disruption to traffic.
A GREAT SELECTION OF MOVIES COMING UP! ARRIVAL (M) 7.30pm, Friday 17 March
Concession $10, Adults $12 Proceeds to Cowra Education Foundation Why are they here? When mysterious spacecrafts touch down across the globe, an elite team - lead by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) - is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers – and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.
THE LEGEND OF BEN HALL (M)
Road closures for Festival of International Understanding
Cowra Council apologises for the inconvenience these road closures associated with the Festival of International Understanding will create. Residents are encouraged to participate in all of these community events.
7.30pm, Thursday 23 March
Concession $12, Adults $15 Light refreshments included. After two years running from the law, bushranger Ben Hall has gone into hiding. He is soon drawn back into bushranging by the reappearance of his old friend, John Gilbert. Reforming the gang and taking on a new recruit John Dunn, the trio begin a spree of robberies and crimes across New South Wales. After the killing of two policemen, the three become the most wanted men in colony.
Wanted! Kiosk operator for the Cowra Saleyards!
A fantastic opportunity to develop a successful small business is being offered right now by Cowra Council. The licence for Cowra Saleyard Kiosk is available to anyone with an eye for a great commercial opportunity. “This is an established, successful business and we are looking for someone to take-up the licence at one of the busiest and best-run saleyards in rural NSW,” General Manager, Paul Devery said. “Cowra Saleyards brings buyers and sellers from throughout NSW with the kiosk business a major draw-card for this facility,” Mr Devery said. The kiosk is open on sale days, normally Mondays and Fridays, with the licence available from April 2017. “For a small business operator, this could be the chance you’re looking for!” Mr Devery said. For further information, telephone Jenny Gardoll on 02 6340 2066 or email. jgardoll@cowra.nsw.gov.au. Expressions of interest for this unique business oportunity close Wednesday, March 22. Position Vacant: Weighbridge Operator Cowra Council is currently advertising this new position: Weighbridge Operator Applications Close 4pm – Monday 20 March 2017 How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through Council’s website: www.cowracouncil.com.au by following the Quick Link to the Employment page which lists the above vacancies.
HACKSAW RIDGE (MA 15+) 2.00pm, Sunday 2 April
Concession $10, Adults $12 Light refreshments included.
One of the greatest heroes in American history never fired a bullet. Hacksaw Ridge is the extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. Cowra Civic Centre Theatrette Ph: 6340 2064
Operator for Licence at Cowra Saleyards Kiosk The licence for Cowra Saleyard Kiosk operator is currently being re-advertised. The kiosk is open on sale-days Monday and Friday. The licence will be available from April 2017. For further information, telephone Jenny Gardoll on (02) 6340 2066 or email. jgardoll@cowra.nsw.gov.au. Expressions of interest will close at 4.30pm, Wednesday 22 March 2017.
Help make Cowra Shire an inclusive, connected, welcoming community
Cowra Council is developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan to make Cowra Shire, including its villages, as inclusive, connected and welcoming as possible for people of all ages with disability or who experience a chronic or mental health condition. You are invited to complete a survey to help determine the actions that will make a difference to improving access in the community. The 15– 20 minute survey where you can provide your input and ideas is at: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/F8LWXV3 A short version is at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/FGCB3V7 The survey will be open until Friday, 17 March 2017
COWRA COUNCIL Contract No. 3/2017, TENDERS FOR PROVISION OF BANKING AND BILL PAYMENT SERVICES Tenders closing at 4pm on Monday 3 April 2017. Tenders are invited from providers of banking and bill payment services for the period 1 June 2017 until 31 May 2020 with the option of two further 12 month periods. Tender documents are available at www.tenderlink.com/cowra, and also at Cowra Council’s Office at 116 Kendal Street, Cowra. Requests for further information may be directed to Amy Mansell on (02) 6340 2033 or at amansell@cowra.nsw.gov.au
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Environmental launch for CLEAN project Launch of a biomass recycling project being supported by Cowra Council is being held at Cowra Wastewater Treatment Plant on Wednesday, March 22. Starting at 8.30am, the launch is for the Cowra Low Emissions Action Network (CLEAN) Aggregated Biomass Co-Digestion (ABC) Trial recently approved by Cowra Council. The project seeks to utilise organic waste from agriculture and industry as a future energy source for rural communities.
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Darling St Road Closure for Festival Event — Friday 24 March
Residents are advised that Darling Street from the Kendal Street intersection to the Bartlett Avenue intersection will be closed to through traffic from 5pm to 7.30pm on Friday 24 March. The purpose of this road closure is to accommodate the annual Festival Peace Ceremony and Opening Reception that takes place in the vicinity of the Civic Centre and the Peace Bell. Access to Cowra Regional Art Gallery carpark will still be available.
Road Closures for Festival Parade — Saturday 25 March
Residents are advised that the following streets will be closed to traffic from 11am until approximately 12:45pm on Saturday 25 March: • Darling Street from Brougham to Kendal Street • Kendal Street from Darling to Macquarie Street • Macquarie Street from Kendal to Vaux Street • Vaux Street from Macquarie to Lachlan Street • Carobean Avenue from Lachlan Street to end The purpose of this road closure is for the 2017 Cowra Festival Parade which will be featuring in the main street. Floats will be marshalling at the Brougham Park end of Darling St at 11:30am, and this section of Darling St between Brougham St and Denman St will be closed to through traffic whilst the marshalling takes place. The parade will move off at 12:00pm along Darling St, and into Kendal St. The parade will then turn left into Macquarie St and right into Vaux St, terminating at River Park via Carobean Avenue. The Festival Carnival will take place at River Park (from approximately 1:00pm till 6:00pm). Whilst the road closure is underway a bypass along College Drive, Liverpool and Lachlan Street will be in place for through traffic.
Road Closures for Festival ‘Colour Me Happy’ Run — Saturday 1 April
Residents are advised that Binni Creek Road, from the Macassar Street intersection to the Pitt Street intersection will be closed to through traffic from 2pm until approximately 5pm on Saturday 1 April. The purpose of this road closure is for the 2017 Cowra Festival ‘Colour Me Happy’ Run.
Road Closures for Festival Fun Run — Sunday 2 April The following streets will be closed to traffic from 6am until approximately 10am on Sunday 2 April: • Evans St — east of Yarrawonga Crescent • Farm Rd • Sakura Avenue • Binni Creek Rd will be reduced to one lane under traffic control, with access to Binni Creek Rd • from Guards Place and Doncaster Drive prohibitedThe purpose of this road closure is for the 2017 Cowra Festival Fun Run.
Cowra Shire Council Private Bag 342 Cowra NSW 2794 116 Kendal Street, Cowra, NSW 2794 Email: council@cowra.nsw.gov.au