ALCOHOL FREE ZONES WITHIN THE KEMPSEY CBD, SOUTH KEMPSEY AND WEST KEMPSEY

Kempsey Shire Council supports a comprehensive approach in tackling alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour. One of the many strategies used to address these issues is the introduction of Alcohol Free Zones (AFZ).

Alcohol Free Zones aim to reduce alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour in identified locations to assist in creating a safer environment for our residents, businesses and visitors.

Commencing on Tuesday, 1st July 2008, 24 hour, 7 days per week Alcohol Free Zones will become effective within the Kempsey Central Business District, and selected streets within South Kempsey and West Kempsey residential areas for a period of three (3) years.

Locations are as follows:

Kempsey CBD
Alcohol Free Zones include the following streets:-

Smith Street from Belgrave Street to Woolworths car park.
Belgrave Street from Eden Street to Stuart Street.
Clyde Street from Belgrave Street to Forth Street.
York Lane from Forth Street to Belgrave Street.

South Kempsey
Alcohol Free Zones include the following streets:-

Middleton Street from Railway line to Horatio Braham Place,
Gowings Hill Road from Horatio Braham Place to Maria Street
Bloomfield Street from Railway line to West Street
Nicholson Street from Queen Street to West Street
Yarravel Street from Railway line to Queen Street
Regional Ward Street
Harry Boyes Avenue
Railway Street
Queen Street from Gills Creek to Bloomfield Street
Robert Eggins Street
Albert Street from Reginald Ward Street to Bloomfield Street
Vernon Street
West Street from South Street to Theresa Street
Francis Smith Place
Chifley Place
Horatio Braham Place

West Kempsey
24 hour Alcohol Free Zone includes the following streets:-

Leith Street between Sea and Cochrane Street
Cochrane Street between Leith and North Street
North Street between Cochrane and Sea Street
Gordon Nixon Avenue,
Keith Moses Crescent,
Milton Barnett Street
Eric Kennedy Street
Roscoe Turner Street
George Hardiman Street
Where an Alcohol Free Zone exists, it is an offence to drink and / or carry open containers of alcohol on any street or footpath, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for a period of up to three years.
Alcohol Free Zones only apply to streets and footpaths where indicated by signage.
Any existing or future footpath area licensed by the Shire for the purpose of food or alcohol consumption as part of a café or restaurant will be exempt from these restrictions.
The NSW Police are responsible for enforcing Alcohol Free Zones and any breaches should be reported to the Kempsey Police Station on telephone:
02 6563 7199.

NAIDOC WEEK PROGRAM (6 July- 13 July)

The tentative program for NAIDOC week celebrations is as follows:

Monday7 July 2008:
• Kempsey Shire Council 9.30am Raising of flags
• Then walk down to the Ambulance station for the start of MARCH
• After March, Durri BBQ at Services Park
• West Kempsey Community House will be doing Screen Printing Please bring own tee Shirt to be printed on.

Tuesday 8July 2008:
Community BBQ at Greenhill Community Centre for all communities to attend. Special Guest Arthur Beetson.

Wednesday 9 July 2008:
• Day - Stalls in the Mall.
• Night – Disco at the PCYC in South Kempsey
Under 12ys will be from 4:00-6:00pm and
Under 16ys will be from 7:00-9:00pm

BBQ for Under 16yrs from 5:00-6:00pm
BBQ for Under 12yrs from 6:00-7:00pm

Charge of $2.00 each child includes entry, sausage sandwich and drink

Saturday 12 July 2008:
BBQ with World Youth Day (WYD) attendees at Trial Bay, opening and closing with SWR Elders, Lions Club attending to BBQ

Father Paul will open WYD and include them in the closing of NAIDOC Week.
Aunty Shirley, Aunty Marg and Uncle Blue will conduct smoking ceremony, water blessing and Welcome to Country.

Art Exhibition
Naidoc Week Art Exhibition opens this Thursday Evening at 5.30pm at the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery and runs until Sunday 13 July. The public is welcome to attend the official opening.

MACLEAY WATER
TESTING FOR WATER MAIN LEAKS

Residents of Kempsey Shire are advised that Macleay Water (a business unit of Kempsey Shire Council) is implementing a water main testing project aimed at reducing leakage from the water distribution system.

Over the next few months, Macleay Water’s contractor, ADS Environmental Services, will be conducting acoustic testing of water mains. Macleay Water staff will then excavate and repair any leaks detected.

While the work is aimed at the Council water supply system it will also identify some leaks which are in household and rural property pipes. Affected residents/owners will be advised that they have a probable leak in their pipes and should check their system for leaks.

The project will receive financial assistance of 30% from the Water Loss Management Program (WLMP) for Regional NSW Water Utilities, an initiative of the Local Government and Shires Association and Water Directorate and is partially funded by the Australian Government through the Water Smart Australia Programme.

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”.

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).

NOTIFICATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS

The public are advised that it is intended to consider the following development related issues lodged with the Sustainable Development Services Department at the Council Meeting of 8 July, 2008. The meeting will commence at 9.00am.

Further information on the Development Proposals can be obtained by contacting:
Sustainable Development Services Department.

LEASE OF FORMER SES BUILDING RIVER STREET KEMPSEY - EOI E2008-013

Expressions of Interest are invited for the lease of the premises formerly used as the SES Headquarters in River Street, West Kempsey.

The premises consist of a fibro and weatherboard house/warehouse containing:-

• Six (6) small rooms
• One (1) large domestic kitchen area
• One (1) small storage area
• Large garaging facilities
• Shower and 2 toilets
• Off street parking

Council may give consideration to refurbishment or internal renovations of the building for the right tenant. It is strongly recommended that interested parties arrange a site inspection by contacting Troy Baker on 6566 3342 prior to submitting an Expression of Interest.

Expressions of Interest must include details of the financial offer to Council.

The best or any Expression of Interest will not necessarily be accepted.

Expressions of Interest must be received by 2:00pm, 5 August 2008, addressed to:

The General Manager
EOI 2008-013
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
WEST KEMPSEY NSW 2440

For further inquires or inspections please contact Troy Baker on 6566 3342.