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Mid-Western Regional CouncilWinner National Award for ExcellenceMay 11, 2012Community Newsinside this issue• STOP SIGN CHANGE: New traffic pattern inGulgong to improve safety. Page 2 (8)• GULGONG MPS: NSW Health files DA forhospital replacement. Page 3 (9)Progress on housing, health• local eLECTION COMING: Make sure toregister for voting in time. Page 4 (10)• AIRDROME DEVELOPMENT: Housing andhangers approved for Rylstone. Page 4 (10)• A BIG THANK YOU: Community supportmade Youth Week a success. Page 4 (10)• COUNCIL ADVERTISEMENTS: Agenda,DA, request for submissions. Page 4 (10)Village/Town Forums • Oct 10Yarrabin/BeragooGoolmaGulgongDetails Page 2 (8)Pro-active work paying offCouncil’s pro-active stance in seekingways to cope with the mining boom’s projectedpopulation explosion is paying dividendsin two key areas – a major step towardimproved health services in Gulgong, and apotential solution to the Region’s desperatehousing shortage.NSW Health completed filing a DevelopmentApplication on Tuesday May 8 for aMulti-Purpose Service (MPS) in Gulgongto replace the old hospital that was closed in2010 (see separate story Page 3/9), and a majorSydney developer who was among thoseinvited to tour the Region last year has givenCouncil a proposal to construct up to 1,700new houses in Mudgee.“We didn’t get either of these by sittingALL SMILES: Mayor Des Kennedy and Generalon our hands and hoping for something toManager Warwick Bennett study the proposedhappen,” Council General Manager WarwickBennett said. “Mayor Des Kennedy be built on the hills behind them, which resultedsite plan for up to 1,700 new houses that couldand I have been working non-stop with from their efforts to ease the Region’s housingFederal and State ministers on these issues, shortage by attracting a major developer.as well as with the Gulgong communityon the MPS and with a number of the topNSW developers to find a solution for ourhousing crisis.”With three mines already open or expandingwith at least four more on the drawingboards, mining is expected to bring as manyas 7,000 new residents to the Mid-WesternRegion within the next three to five years.Housing is extremely scarce, classrooms arecrowded, pre-school spaces are non-existentand there are too few doctors, dentists orbeds in hospitals and nursing homes.Mr Bennett said local developers are doingtheir absolute best to provide enoughhouses, but that they simply cannot keep upwith demand.“We’ve got local developers who are eachable to produce eight or 10 houses a year,but we urgently need 300-400 a year,” hesaid, noting that among other things there isa shortage of trades people for constructionwork locally because so many have takenjobs at the mines.“For the last two years the Mayor and Ihave been talking constantly with developerswith the potential to carry out largescale housing development. These talks werethe catalyst for the developers’ tour whichCouncil hosted last October. That tour attractedrepresentatives of 11 developmentcompanies, all from Sydney.“One of those developers we’d been talkingto and who attended the developers tourhave now purchased a large parcel of landand are in the process of planning to provideup to 1,700 new lots in Mudgee (see relatedstory below).”Mr Bennett said the Mid-Western Regionmust have this kind of large scale housingdevelopment if it is to incorporate newmine employees and their families into thefabric of the local community.“We don’t want Fly In-Fly Out or DriveIn-Drive Out workers,” he said. “They don’tadd anything to the local community, the localsoccer club, the local P&C. They comein, take their money and go home.“We want people who work in the minesand live in this community. The big advantagewe’ve got is that the managers of thecoal mines want that too, and are also workinghard to achieve it.”Part of Council’s effort has been to getState and Federal ministries and departmentsto look at the total impact of multiplemines, rather than treating each mine as ifit existed in isolation. That has paid off in arealisation that this Region is on the cusp ofa mining boom and, with proper planning,we can avoid the sort of problems that haveplagued the Hunter Valley.“The State Government has been extremelysupportive and understanding ofthe need. The Minister for Planning, BradHazzard, has told the Mayor that this communitywill get priority from his departmentto get approval for residential planningneeds.“We’re benefitting from a combination ofthe developers tour, the good support we’regetting from the State Government and adeveloper responding very quickly with aproposal to meet our housing demand.”Council seeks zoning changes to clear way for new housingIn a first step needed to clear the way forconstruction of up to 1,700 new houses inMudgee, Council has voted to seek twozoning amendments for the Caerleon localitythat lies between the western edge of thetown and Hill End Road.If approved, the changes would providea way to ease a serious housing shortagebrought on by the mining boom.Council voted at its May 2 meeting to endorsetwo planning proposals for land at Caerleonsubmitted on behalf of Blaxland Properties,a Sydney-based major developer, and toask the NSW Department of Planning andInfrastructure to approve amending LEPs thatwould rezone the land as residential.At present Caerleon is identified inCouncil’s Comprehensive Land UseStrategy as the primary area for futureresidential development at Mudgee,with the land zoned “investigation”rather than residential. But existingareas for residential growth in Mudgee,such as Lions Drive and Bellevuecontinued Page 2 (8)Contributed by Mid-Western Regional Council, www.midwestern.nsw.gov.au Community News — Front Page / Mudgee Guardian, Friday, May 11, 2012 — 7

Thanks for Youth Week supportBacked by great community support,Council’s celebration of National YouthWeek during April kicked off with an exhibitionof more than 150 entries in an artcompetition and featured more than a dozenother events in Kandos, Rylstone, Mudgeeand Gulgong.Highlights of the week included a Big AirSchool at the Kandos skate park with a guestappearance by You Tube sensation SpandyAndy, a Youthfest Celebration & IndentLive Music Event at Victoria Park in Mudgeeand a Cops V Kids touch footy matchwon that was tied until the final minuteswhen Greg Reid intercepted the ball to scorethe winning point for the youngsters.“Youth Week recognised the positive contributionsthat young people make to ourcommunities,” said Youth Officer HelenDoble. “It was a great success.”On behalf of Council, the Youth Counciland community based organisers Barnardos,the PCYC, Mission Australia, the BenevolentSociety, Interact Australia and the SalvationArmy, Ms Doble thanked the manyindividuals and businesses that supportedthe week including Ms Doble thanked themany individuals and businesses that supportedthe week including Woodstock,Property Shop, Mudgee Contract Cleaners,Video Ezy, CRL, Newton’s Nation, ByrnesJewellers, Mudgee Bakery, Sportspower,The Bookcase and Mudgee Eyecare,Books in Mudgee, Mudgee Cycles, ClassicTreasures, Outside the Square, Sportscene,C o m m u n i t y NewsFEEL THE BEAT: Young women wavedrum sticks to keep time with themusic at Youthfest.Simply Devine, Mudgee Arts, Orana Arts,St Marys, the Mudgee Guardian and2MG/Real FM.Also Dave Blinkhorn, Sam Paine, StJohn’s Ambulance, Margot Stephens, KevinPye, Central West Amusements, RalfBox, Keyseekers Transport, Mudgee Police,the CWA, Mudgee High School, Coles,Woolworths, Greg Bartram, Club Mudgee,Dave Beaumont, Pearson’s Jewellery, ButcherShop Café, McDonalds Bakery, Stacks,Cranes Video, O Me O My, Peta’s Cuts &Curls, and Gulgong High School, KandosGourmet Pizza and Josh Watts.“Their help made this fantastic week possible,”Ms Doble said. “It is estimated thatover the ten day period around two thousandyoung people from across the region becameinvolved in one way or another.”LOCAL ELECTION COMINGWith local government elections scheduledacross NSW in September, residents of the Mid-Western Region are being urged to make sure theyare registered to vote before the election rolls closeon July 30, 2012.“Voting is compulsory for all residents of theMid-Western Regional local government area (LGA)who are registered on the electoral roll,” the NSWElection Commission said in a public notice. “Theonus is on you to ensure that you are enrolled.”Under the Local Government Act , councilelections are held on the second Saturday inSeptember every four years. This year the electiondate is Saturday September 8.The Commission reminded voters that there isno absentee voting in local government elections.“If you are not going to be in the Mid-WesternLGA on polling day you can either apply to theReturning Officer for a postal vote or you mayattend one of the Pre poll centres and lodge a PrePoll vote,” it said. “Pre poll voting will be available inthe two weeks leading up to polling day in Mudgeeand in the three days prior to the poll in Gulgongand Rylstone.”Key dates leading up to the election include:• From April 2012 - Candidate nominationforms/manuals available• Mid-May 2012 - Expressions of Interest openfor working as an election official or officeassistants• May & July 2012 - Candidate InformationSeminars: how to nominate, campaigning,counting ballot papers and other importantsubjects.• 30 July 2012 - Close of Authorised Electoral Roll(6pm). This is the deadline to register to vote.• 8 August 2012 - Close of CandidateNominations (12noon).• 27 August 2012 - Pre-poll voting starts.• 3 September 2012 - Postal Vote Applicationsclose (5pm).• 7 September 2012 - Pre-poll voting closes(6pm).• 8 September 2012 - Election Day.• 10 September 2012 - Return of Postal Votescloses (6pm).For more details go to the Election Commissionwebsite at www.elections.nsw.gov.au or phone on1300 135 736.Council AdvertisementsWinner National Award for ExcellenceDANGEROUS DOGCouncil has fined the owner of a male bull mastiff$880 and declared the dog dangerous, requiringit to be kept in an escape-proof and child-proofenclosure at home and be muzzled and restrainedby an adequate cord, chain or leash when it is awayfrom home, after the animal mauled a two-year-oldboy who was helping to feed it.The dangerous dog order will apply for therest of the animal’s life, whether it is living in theMid-Western Region or anywhere else in Australia,unless it is revoked after being in effect for morethan a year. Dogs declared dangerous must weara distinctive dangerous dog collar and dangerousdog signs must be placed at the entrance to theproperty where they are confined.“While the attack on the little boy was moreserious than most, dog owners must be aware ofthe potential for aggressive behaviour and mustkeep their animals under control,” a Council rangersaid. “This includes keeping dogs from escapingand threatening sheep or other livestock.”Council rangers issue dangerous dog ordersbetween six and ten times a year after dogs kill,attack or repeatedly threaten other animals orpeople. Rangers issue warnings even more oftenfor initial displays of unacceptable aggression.Most are for larger dogs, but even smaller animalscan behave so aggressively that they are declareddangerous.Most owners of dogs that are declareddangerous choose to surrender their animals andhave them put down rather than construct thenecessary concrete-floored enclosure and keep thedog locked up. Failure to comply with a dangerousdog order can carry court-imposed fines of up to$16,500.AERODROME DEVELOPMENTCouncil has approved a proposed subdivision ofthe existing Rylstone Aerodrome and an adjoininglot to create 64 allotments – one for aerodromeinfrastructure, 25 for hangers with ancillaryresidential accommodation and 38 for hangerpurposes without residential accommodation.The proposal calls for the development totake place in nine stages. Power and phone lineswould be provided to lots with ancillary residentialaccommodation, while water and effluent are to becaptured and treated on each allotment.COUNCIL MEETINGWEDNESDAY 16 MAY 2012COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 86 MARKET STREET, MUDGEEOPEN DAY – 5.30PMMEETING TO COMMENCE AT CONCLUSION OF OPEN DAYA G E N D A I T E M SNotices of Motion• Withdrawal from Lachlan Valley Transport CommitteeReports• DA0263-2012 Proposed Community Title Subdivision Rylstone Aerodrome• Council Submission Development Application 0217/2012 – Proposed TemporaryWorkers Accommodation Facility – 2 Black Lead Lane Gulgong• DA0304/2012 - Proposed Carport 5 Dunphy Crescent Mudgee• Mudgee Showground Management Committee• Monthly statement of Mid-Western Regional Council bank balances and investmentsas at 30 April 2012• Categorisation for Rating Purposes of Land Used or Held for Any Mining Purpose• Directional Signage• Financial Assistance - Tier 2 Applications• Gold Exploration – Hargraves• Kandos Sportsground Grandstand• Quarterly Budget Review - March 2012• Mid-Western Regional Youth Council• MRTI Quarterly Report March 2011• Mudgee Sewage Treatment Plant Construction Progress Report• Mudgee Sewerage Augmentation – Tender Recommendation for Power Supplies Contract• Mudgee Town Hall Progress Report – April• Flood Study for Kandos and Rylstone• Target Country Progress Report - April 2012• Road Naming – Correction to Section of Cooyal Street• Naming of New Road off George Campbell Drive – EH (Tim) Loneragan Drive• Tender Assessment - 2012/01 Banking Services• Ulan Road Strategy• Local Government Association – One AssociationThis meeting is open to the public.Members of the public may address the Committee Meeting at Open Day. Speakers are given5 minutes to outline any issue of relevance to the Council. If you wish to speak at Open Dayplease contact the Mayor’s Office on 1300 765 002 or 02 6378 2850 by 3pm on the day ofthe meeting. Alternatively, please make yourself known to the Manager Governance prior tothe commencement of the meeting.Expressions of InterestMudgee Town Hall TheatreMid-Western Regional Council is currently upgrading the Mudgee Town Hall Theatre and isseeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals and organisations to supply andinstall the following items for the Theatre:• Stage Lighting• Curtains• Digital Cinema Projection Equipment• Sound Equipment• Theatre SeatingA technical brief has been developed that addresses the requirements for these items. Thisbrief and other necessary information can be obtained by contacting Simon Jones, Manager,Community Development on 6378 2850 or via email to simon.jones@midwestern.nsw.gov.au.Written expressions of interest, outlining the costs for supply and installation for the sectionsof the brief to which you are responding, should be mailed to The General Manager, Mid-Western Regional Council, PO Box 156, Mudgee, NSW 2850 by 8 June 2012.PUBLIC NOTICELOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONSLocal government elections will be held across NSW Saturday 8 September 2012.Mid-Western Regional Council has resolved that the election in this area will be conductedby the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC). Voting is compulsory for all residents of the Mid-Western Regional local government area (LGA) who are registered on the electoral roll.The rolls for this election close on 30 July 2012. The onus is on you to ensure that you areenrolled.In the Mid-Western election you will be voting for 9 councillors.Any enquiries about the election should be directed to the NSWEC. The Commission may becontacted via its website www.elections.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 1300 135 736.Council supports diverse representation in local government. Intending candidates can accessinformation from the NSWEC to assist in the nomination process for the elections.If you intend to nominate as a candidate for election, nominations close at 12 noon on 8August 2012.There is no absentee voting in local government elections.If you are not going to be in the Mid-Western LGA on polling day you can either apply to theReturning Officer for a postal vote or you may attend one of the Pre poll centres and lodgea Pre Poll vote. Pre poll voting will be available in the two weeks leading up to polling day inMudgee and in the three days prior to the poll in Gulgong and Rylstone.Remember – polling day is Saturday 8 September 2012Candidate Information SessionsCandidate Information Sessions are being run in several centres throughout the State to provideinformation to persons who are contemplating standing for election.The sessions will comprise presentations from:• Electoral Commission - on the election process• Election Funding Authority - on the role and obligations as a candidate or officialagent in the lead up to the elections• Division of Local Government - on the role of a CouncillorPersons can register to attend one of these sessions on the Electoral Commission website.”NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTPROPOSAL Gulgong Multi-Purpose Health Service andPartial Demolition of Existing HospitalLAND Lot 196 DP 755434Lot 195 DP 755434Goolma Road GULGONG NSW 2852APPLICATION NO.APPLICANTDA0313/2012Western NSW Local Health DistrictHealth InfrastructureAny person is invited to inspect the application and plans at Council’s Administration Centre,86 Market Street, Mudgee. Plans may also be made available at the following locations:• Administration Centre, 109 Herbert Street, Gulgong• Administration Centre, 77 Louee Street, RylstonePlease note that whether an application is available for inspection at either Gulgong or Rylstonewill depend on the location of the proposed development. Any application and planscan be made available to the Gulgong or Rylstone Administration Centres upon request.Council’s offices are open for inspection of the plans during office hours: 8.00 am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Written comments in respect of any application must be addressedto the General Manager and received prior to 4.30 pm on 28 May 2012.Mid-Western Regional Council is the consent authority, and the Western Region Joint PlanningPanel has the function of determining the application. Submissions made in respectof the application should be made to Mid-Western Regional Council, but will be provided tothe Joint Regional Planning Panel and may be viewed by other persons with an interest inthe application. Such other information as may be required for the particular applicationby the EP & A Act or Regulation.Any enquiries regarding this application should be directed to Council’s Planning andDevelopment Department on 6378 2850 or 1300 765 002.NOTIFICATION OF DETERMINED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS(Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979, s.101)(Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000, CI. 124)Mid-Western Regional Council advises that development consents were granted in March2012 to the following Development Applications:Application ID Description House No Street Name LocalityDA0199/2012 SubTorrens 94-96 Robertson Street MUDGEEDA0214/2012 SubTorrens 374 Coxs Creek Road RYLSTONEDA0223/2012 AltAdd 46-48 Nicholson Street MUDGEEDA0226/2012 Carport 14 Cainbil Street GULGONGDA0234/2012 DwellngEnt Lot 21 Tongbong Road RYLSTONEDA0240/2012 AltAdd 207 Mortimer Street MUDGEEDA0241/2012 CommAltAdd 3A Fisher Street GULGONGDA0246/2012 CommAltAdd 31A Sydney Road MUDGEEDA0248/2012 DwellngEnt 110 Eurunderee Lane EURUNDEREEDA0251/2012 CommAltAdd 71 Angus Avenue KANDOSDA0252/2012 SubTorrens 16 Tennant Close MUDGEEDA0253/2012 Dwelling 3 Imber Court MUDGEEDA0254/2012 AltAdd Lot 223 Homer Street GULGONGDA0255/2012 DualOcc 6 Spring Road MUDGEEDA0257/2012 SubTorrens 12-34 Rifle Range Road MUDGEEDA0259/2012 Shed 1653 Coricudgy Road KELGOOLADA0262/2012 DwellngEnt 240 Cox Creek Road RYLSTONEDA0264/2012 CommAltAdd 38 Perry Street MUDGEEDA0267/2012 CommAltAdd 1637 Blue Springs Road BUNGABADA0268/2012 Dwelling 51 Maila Road COOKS GAPDA0274/2012 Dwelling 36 Dowling Street LUEDA0278/2012 Dwelling 10 Tebbutt Court MUDGEEDA0285/2012 Carport 6 Banjo Patterson Avenue MUDGEEMA0029/2012 LghtIndust 16 Sydney Road MUDGEECopies of the development consents for the development applications listed above areavailable for public inspection free of charge at Mid-Western Regional Council’s AdministrationCentres, 86 Market Street Mudgee between the hours of 8.00 am and 4.30 pm Mondayto Friday. Plans may also be made available at the Gulgong and Rylstone AdministrationCentres upon request.Warwick L BennettGENERAL MANAGERPO Box 15686 Market StreetMUDGEE NSW 2850Ph: (02) 6378 2850 or 1300 765 002Fax (02) 6378 2815email: council@midwestern.nsw.gov.auwww.midwestern.nsw.gov.au10 — Mudgee Guardian, Friday, May 11, 2011 / Community News — 4 Contributed by Mid-Western Regional Council, www.midwestern.nsw.gov.au