ROAD CLOSURES SOUTH WEST ROCKS
Macleay River Marathon, Sunday, 8 June 2008

Residents are advised that the southbound lane of South West Rocks Road, from Jerseyville Bridge to the Hat Head turnoff will be closed to all traffic between the hours of 7.30am and 10.30am on Sunday, 8 June 2008. A sixty km speed restriction will be imposed for northbound traffic in the same area. Traffic controllers will be in place at the Jerseyville Bridge to divert traffic.

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF HORSESHOE BAY CARAVAN PARK, SOUTH WEST ROCKS - TENDER NUMBER 2008-04

Tenders are invited for the broad based management of the Horseshoe Bay Caravan Park at South West Rocks. The village of South West Rocks has high tourist recognition and desirability as a coastal holiday destination. The Caravan Park is sited on a prime coastal headland and is bordered by water on three sides. The park enjoys a high occupancy rate and Council is committed to undertaking extensive improvements to the park and upgrading of the onsite cabin accommodation.

The term of the proposed contract is for the period 1 February 2009 to 30 June 2011.

Specifications and further details may be obtained from Mr Steve Read on (02) 6566 3312 between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm weekdays or via email to steve.read@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

Tenders will be received up until 10:00am on Tuesday, 17 June 2008, and are to be sealed in an envelope that is clearly marked “Tender – Horseshoe Bay Caravan Park. Tender No T2008-004.” Tenders are to be submitted to the General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey. NSW. 2440.

PAYMENT OF RATES – REMINDER

Ratepayers are reminded that the fourth rate instalment is due for payment on or before 31 May 2008. Failure to finalise the payment by the due date will result in interest charges. Ratepayers who have been granted a “Pensioners Rebate” have until 31 May, 2008 to finalise their account in full, however arrears on a Pensioners account must be finalised immediately and is the subject of daily interest charges.

Should you be experiencing difficulties in paying your rates, please contact Council to make a suitable arrangement for settlement of the account.

WORKS IN PROGRESS - MAY

Resealing and/or rehabilitation work is to be undertaken on the following projects:

1. Maria River Road – vegetation clearing in preparation for roadworks
2. Skyline Crescent, Crescent Head – rehabilitation
3. Gowings Hill Road/Marys Bay Road, Dondingalong – intersection improvements

Works to be undertaken on the Local Road Asphalt Program:

1. Livingstone Street – South West Rocks
2. Gregory Street – South West Rocks
3. Woolford Crescent – South Kempsey
4. Frederick Kelly & Lindsay Noonan Street Intersection – South West Rocks
5. First Lane – Kempsey (eastern end)

Towns and Village Streets

Work to be undertaken in May:
1. Kempsey CBD Masterplan – mainly footpaths
2. Mitchell Street SWR – kerb & gutter
3. Sturt Street SWR – kerb & gutter
4. Haven Crescent, Aldavilla – kerb & gutter
5. Hillview Drive, Aldavilla – kerb & gutter
6. Queen Street, Greenhill – kerb & gutter
7. Kinchela Street, Gladstone – North Street to bridge (stage 1) – footpath/access road

Gravel resheeting program

Gravel resheeting of the following roads is proposed in May:
1. Adelaide Brook Road – Dondingalong
2. Smiths Creek Road – Kundabung
3. Wharf Road - Kundabung

Maintenance grading program

Maintenance grading of the following roads are proposed for May:

Down River Area

Spooners Avenue, Collombatti; Sauls Cowbales Road, Collombatti; First Lane, Glenrock; John Lane Road, Yarravel; Crottys Lane, Yarravel; and Mooneba Road, Turners Flat.

Up River Area

Lawrences Road, Temagog; Anembo Road, Temagog; Corangula Road, Temagog; Mines Road, Mungay Creek; Mungay Creek Road, Mungay Creek; and Fishers Road, Temagog

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS - ISSUED BY COUNCIL

Consent has been granted for the following applications.

A record of consents may be inspected, without charge, at the Customer First Centre of the Kempsey Shire Council, Civic Centre, Tozer Street, West Kempsey, between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm from Monday to Friday (public holidays excepted).

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS

The following applications have been received and are notified in accordance with Council’s Policy.
NOTE: Not all applications received require public notification.

The applications and plans relating to the developments to which this notice refers may be inspected at council’s Customer First Centre, Tozer Street, West Kempsey, any time between 8.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday (public holidays excepted) for the period stated above.
At anytime during which the application may be inspected, any person:

1 who has received written notice of a proposed development from Council; or
2 who owns land and who contends that his enjoyment of that land will be detrimentally affected if a proposed development is carried out; or
3 who feels that a proposed development will adversely affect the character or amenity of the surrounding area may object in writing to Council.

If the application will need to be considered by Council, a precis of submissions received will be included in a report to Council for determination of the application. Copies of submissions may be included in the Appendices to the Business Paper unless specifically requested by the writer not to be included and the submission is clearly headed “confidential”.

DRUMMUSTER - SAFE DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL CONTAINERS

Council participates regularly in DrumMUSTER which is a program designed specifically to help people dispose of chemical drums and containers safely. Over 7,000 containers have been collected on the Mid North Coast since the first DrumMUSTER collections in 2001.

DrumMUSTER is on during May 2008 at the Crescent Head Road Landfill site. Every Friday in May (2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May) between 8.30am and 3.30pm you can drop your empty chemical containers in to this site. All containers need to be rinsed and clean prior to acceptance at site.

People with large loads of containers, say up to 50 X 25 litre, will need to phone ahead on 6562 2042 and book prior to arrival at the Crescent Head Road Landfill site so that the load can be managed effectively. If you have larger loads than this you will need to ring the DrumMUSTER line on 1800 008 182 to arrange direct pickups.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ONLINE TRACKING AND PUBLIC REGISTER

Kempsey Shire Council has implemented a Development Application Online Tracking system and a Public Register of Development Applications which allows easier access and tracking of lodged development applications and assists customers in gathering information through electronic media.

Development Application Online Tracking

 Once a Development Application is lodged with Council, registered applicants will be provided with a secure password to log on to councils website to track the progress of their application. You will be able to see the current status of your application, the estimated timeframes for completion and who your assessment officer is. You will also receive email notifications at certain stages of the application progress. For example when the administration process of the application has been completed and has been allocated to an assessment officer, when a site inspection has taken place and when the determination of your application has been made.

 When you log on using your password you will be able to download a pdf version of certain documents related to your application. For example if your application has been referred to other Government departments such as the Rural Fire Service, a copy of general correspondence in regards to your application and also a copy of your Development Determination.

 You can register for this service when you lodge your application or by completing a separate Development Application Online Tracking Registration Form and submitting it to Council's Customer First Centre.

Development Application Public Register
Council has also introduced a Public Register of Development Applications. You can search for any Development Applications lodged since 1980 in Council’s Public Register. Searches can be conducted by date lodged, location or application number.

Information available on the Public Register includes:-

• Current status of Lodged Applications; and
• Copies of Development Application Determinations.

For further information regarding the DA Online Tracking and any of your planning enquiries please contact Council’s Customer First Centre on (02) 6566 3200.