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Dungog Shire Council

Locality: Dungog, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4995 7777

Address: 198 Dowling Street 2420 Dungog, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.dungog.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 http:// REMINDER: BRIG O'JOHNSTON BRIDGE CLOSED AND DETOURS IN PLACE FROM TOMORROW // From this Saturday 26 September, Transport for NSW will be carrying out essential repairs to Brig O’Johnston Bridge to ensure its continued safe operation, including the replacement of damaged bridge support trusses. The works will commence from 7am tomorrow, and are anticipated to take 16 days (weather permitting). ... Please be advised that a full bridge closure and detours will be in place for the duration of the project to ensure the safety of workers and motorists. For full project details and detour routes, visit the Transport for NSW Project Page: https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au//clarence-town-bridge/index.html

25.01.2022 Please be advised that Airservices is currently carrying out a review of the airspace and flightpaths for Williamtown (Newcastle Airport). Some civilian flight paths may change as a result of this review. Community members can visit the Airservices website to find out more, submit any questions, or provide input via their short survey: https://engage.airservicesaustralia.com/williamtown

23.01.2022 Council has submitted 30 grant applications for projects valued at more than $4.2M since February 2020, and has contributed $165,965 to projects for which grant funding has been applied for. This does not include specific road and bridge applications made since July 2019, which totals in excess of $29M, with council contributions of $1.938M. Council relies on grant funding for the construction, repair and upgrade of infrastructure assets, as well as the provision of communit...y programs and facilities. Unfortunately, there are a number of limitations with grant funding requirements including; financial contributions council is required to match, time frames for projects and submissions, council’s ability to apply directly for a grant vs requiring a community-based application, community consultation and the sustainability or viability of the grant. In addition, council works with local organisations securing funding for development of their organisations, with considerable time also provided to community organisations for the promotion of grants, application preparation and support, assistance with grant acquittals, letters of support and ongoing guidance with the implementation of successful grants.

23.01.2022 The Development Application (DA) required to allow camping at Dungog Showground is currently on public exhibition until 7 December 2020. This follows adoption of an updated Plan of Management for Dungog Showground earlier this year and official advice from Crown Lands regarding the approval of this Plan. The Plan details a vision for the Showground and outlines future permitted uses and activities including camping maintenance, allocations and fees, as well as proposals f...or future development and improvements, and emerging opportunities. Council previously underwent broad community consultation, seeking comment and feedback from user groups and the broader community, on the management of this important sporting, entertainment and recreational asset. In addition to the DA being publicly exhibited, council is also working on QR registration codes, a contact-free online booking system and signage for Showground visitors. Bookings can also be made in person at the Dungog Visitor Information Centre - Visit Dungog. The DA is on exhibition on council's website: https://bit.ly/37yYMEX

22.01.2022 Dungog and Clarence Town Pools are continuing their recruitment drive in the lead up to this swimming season. They are currently looking for Lifeguards, Learn to Swim Instructors, Aqua Instructors and Reception Staff, so for anyone interested in these local job opportunities, please email your CV and copies of any qualifications to [email protected] All applicants will need a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

20.01.2022 Hip, hip, hooray: council has endorsed $40,000 in funding recommendations for the Community Small Grants Program 2020/2021. The program is an initiative of Dungog Shire Council and @OurHunterWater, with $25,000 provided by council and $15,000 provided by HWC for the 20/21 period. 26 eligible applications were received across the three categories of:... 1. Small Equipment 2. Community Development 3. Love Water (funded by Hunter Water) This year, applications exceeded funds available. The application form provided an option for partial funding, with those organisations acknowledging this option allowing the panel to distribute funds across the majority of projects submitted. All applicants will be notified and distribution of funding for successful applications will occur during December.

20.01.2022 We're excited to advise that the Dungog Showground Lighting Upgrade is nearing completion. The new LED lighting has been designed in accordance with Australian Standards and will improve lighting to the arena to local competition standard, while reducing energy consumption costs for user groups. Residents and users will notice that the new poles are higher (by approximately eight metres) than the previous timber poles. ... The added height allows for the lights to be focused down toward the showground arena, in turn reducing light spillage towards neighbouring properties. This project has been a priority for the Dungog Showground Committee and all users of the showground for many years, and we thank all parties for the collaborative partnership that has achieved this positive community outcome. This project has been funded through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Community Fund, Regional Growth Environment & Tourism Fund, Dungog Showground & Recreational Reserve 355 Committee, Showground User Groups and Dungog Shire Council.

19.01.2022 This week’s edition of Council Happenings is now LIVE! Read the latest news and updates from around the shire: https://bit.ly/2HPUhMT Plus, while you’re there, SUBSCRIBE to receive it directly to your inbox each Friday!

19.01.2022 A reminder that a section of Queen Street, Clarence Town, will be closed shortly to enable the development of the Clarence Town Sporting Facility. The new $2M shared sporting facility will service the Reg Ford Oval and Clarence Town Reserve and will be located between the two ovals in Queen Street. In-depth consultation has been undertaken with various sporting bodies and the broader community, with further consultation and communication to be undertaken throughout the const...ruction process. North Construction & Building Pty Ltd has recently been announced as the successful tenderer for the construction of this significant community infrastructure project.

19.01.2022 A reminder that tomorrow's tree planting event will commence at 9.30am at Frank Robinson Reserve, Dungog. If you'd like to be involved, you can RSVP to [email protected] or call 0411 258 257.

19.01.2022 Applications for round three of our Community Small Grants Program open today! There are a number of funding categories available, including small equipment grants, community development grants, and the ‘love water’ grants, which support water conservation, environmental sustainability and resilience-focused projects. Application forms are available via council's Administration Officer, or online at: www.dungog.nsw.gov.au//community-small-grants-program-2020... To be eligible for consideration, all applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 30 October 2020. If you have any queries, please contact council’s Community Project Officer Tracey Lowrey at [email protected] or 02 4995 7777.

19.01.2022 UPDATE // Power is back on and pool is OPEN! Head on down for a dip Dungog Pool is currently closed due to power outage in Dungog Shire. We will advise any updates as they occur.

18.01.2022 Do you want to meet local employers with real jobs? Join the ONLINE Hunter Virtual Jobs Fair and chat with businesses to discuss job opportunities and career options in the Hunter region. Date: Thursday 24 September 2020.... Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm. Location: On your computer or tablet. It’s all online! There will be a number of online presentations throughout the day to help you get job ready and secure your next role. You can also book in to have your resume reviewed, or have some interview practice online with a qualified consultant on the day. Registration is free but essential, via: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hunter-virtual-jobs-fair-re Also, don’t forget to have your resume handy on your device - you might be chatting to your next employer or find your dream job! For more information visit: https://www.employment.gov.au/HunterVJF

16.01.2022 HURRY - CLOSING SOON // Share your thoughts on Flying-foxes in the Dungog Shire, and go in the draw to win one of THREE x $100 vouchers. Simply fill out the survey - available at www.flyingfoxengage.com/dungogshire - and ensure you leave your contact details (including name and email address). The vouchers can be used at any business in the Dungog Shire - but hurry, as the survey is closing very soon!... The survey results will contribute to the development of our Flying-fox Management Plan. For more information on the Flying-foxes and the proposed Management Plan, visit dungog.nsw.gov.au/flying-foxes See more

16.01.2022 If you’ve got some little ones and are searching for some free, creative fun these school holidays, look no further than Dungog Library. Drop by the Library to pick up your free ‘Macca the Alpaca’ colouring-in pages - based on the popular kids series by Matt Cosgrove - and take them home for your kids to complete. Who knows... you might even find yourself with enough quiet time to finish a whole cup of tea!

15.01.2022 Council recently resolved to create a Flying-fox Management Plan to reduce the community impacts of flying-fox camps throughout Dungog Shire, and we’re pleased to report that the first meeting of the relevant Advisory Committee was held last week. The committee members represent a cross-section of expertise in relation to native fauna management, as well as individuals with an interest in our Flying-fox camps and how they impact the various communities of Dungog Shire. Commun...ity feedback will be crucial in ensuring that the Management Plan is relevant, timely and appropriate. Be sure to subscribe to ‘Council Happenings’ to get updates on how you can share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/2NNx4uD

15.01.2022 Swimming season is here and it's set to be better than ever, with a number of improvements coming to Dungog and Clarence Town Pools. Check it out:

14.01.2022 The Dungog Chronicle is in the process of collating line listings for the upcoming local telephone book to be distributed later this year. If any of your details have changed, now is the time to update them. Has a family member passed away or moved out of the area? Have you started using your mobile instead of a landline? ... To register or update your details complete the Chronicle’s online subscription form: www.dungogchronicle.com.au//update-your-dungog-phone-book- Please note: the Chronicle does not access line listings and phone numbers through any other source. Only line listings in the Dungog Shire and Stroud areas can be accepted. Please be sure to update your details by 8 October 8 to ensure they make the printing deadline.

13.01.2022 Council has endorsed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the @hunterjointorganisation and all Hunter councils (including @centralcoastcouncil), as a Statement of Intent to prioritise the procurement of recycled content products and Circular Economy services in council procurement. Developing the procurement component of a circular economy helps create markets for recycled content products in the Hunter and Central Coast regions. Over time, this will le...ad to economies of scale to benefit the entire community, local industry innovation and job creation. Working collaboratively to progress the intent of the MoU will mean that: - Councils that already do so, such as Dungog Shire, will continue procuring recycled content products and look to increase quantities where cost and quality requirements are met; and - Councils yet to procure these products can consider buying them where cost and quality requirements are met by utilising the knowledge hub to be created through the Circular Economy Procurement Project.

13.01.2022 More pool time? Yes, please

12.01.2022 Council has adopted the revised draft Rural Lands Strategy Policy Directions Paper, including amendments made as a result of feedback received during its public exhibition period. The Policy Directions Paper informs the development of the draft Rural Lands Strategy, which once adopted, will be instrumental in council’s upcoming review of the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) to guide future land use planning throughout the shire. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this imp...ortant process during the exhibition period. Council received 87 survey responses, 14 written submissions and had 17 community members attend drop-in sessions across the shire.

12.01.2022 Work on the new Tillegra Bridge continues to come along in leaps and bounds, with installation of the pre-stressed concrete girders commencing today. The new 60.7-metre-long structure is being built to meet current Australian Standards and accommodate Higher Mass Limit traffic loads, which will improve access for farmers and other industry vehicles. The new design also better aligns to the road approach super-elevations, providing a significantly improved transition from the ...road onto the bridge and a better experience for motorists. Weather permitting, the new bridge and associated approach works are scheduled for completion in late March/early April 2021. The old timber bridge will also be removed as part of the works, with the majority of the structure being recycled. This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program and the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Roads Program.

11.01.2022 Dungog Council Ordinary Meeting 16/09/2020 Part 2

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10.01.2022 LATEST NEWS // Dungog Shire Council will receive $100,000 under Phase 2, Stream 1 of the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund (BCRRF). Stream 1 BCRFF funding enables short-term projects for high and moderate socially impacted local government areas that were disaster-declared during the 2019-20 bushfires. In accordance with the program guidelines, council will use a minimum of 25% of this funding for a grants program targeting small-scale community activities.... Find out more: www.dungog.nsw.gov.au//100000-bushfire-recovery-grant-dung

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09.01.2022 In response to the deteriorating water quality in the Seaham Weir Pool and the lack of a single agency responsible for river health, council has resolved to call on the assistance of the NSW Premier, The Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP, as well as other relevant Ministers, requesting an urgent response on this issue. The Seaham Weir Pool supplies approximately 50% of the drinking water for Hunter residents. Council has further resolved to forward correspondence to the Minister for ...Water, Property and Housing, The Hon Melinda Pavey MP, and the Secretary of Transport for NSW, Rodd Staples, requesting advice on the status of the Williams River Erosion Management Plan and Implementation Committee. Find out more: https://www.dungog.nsw.gov.au//dungog-shire-council-meetin

09.01.2022 Great news! New Aqua Aerobics classes will begin at Dungog Swimming Pool and Clarence Town Pool next month. Having recently trained as a Lifeguard and Learn-to-Swim Instructor, new staff member Erin is currently completing her Aqua Aerobics Instructor training, and will soon be qualified to deliver aquatic fitness fun for the young and young-at-heart! Starting in mid-December, Aqua Aerobics classes will run twice per week at Dungog and once per week at Clarence Town pools.... Look out for the timetable being released soon. To stay up-to-date with all the latest summer fun happening at Dungog Swimming Pool and Clarence Town Pool, be sure to give their pages a 'like'!

09.01.2022 Our annual Green Waste Bulky Clean Up will be held from 12 - 16 October 2020. It will be available to residential premises within the 50km sign posted town areas of: Dungog, Clarence Town, Gresford, East Gresford, Paterson, Vacy and Martin's Creek. The collections will commence on Monday 12 October, so please put your green waste out the weekend beforehand.... It should be placed next to the edge of the kerb at your normal weekly collection point. A maximum of two cubic metres can be collected from any one property.

08.01.2022 Council has endorsed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Hunter Joint Organisation and all Hunter councils (including Central Coast Council), as a Statement of Intent to prioritise the procurement of recycled content products and Circular Economy services in council procurement. Developing the procurement component of a circular economy helps create markets for recycled content products in the Hunter and Central Coast regions. Over time, this will ...lead to economies of scale to benefit the entire community, local industry innovation and job creation. Working collaboratively to progress the intent of the MoU will mean that: - Councils that already do so, such as Dungog Shire, will continue procuring recycled content products and look to increase quantities where cost and quality requirements are met; and - Councils yet to procure these products can consider buying them where cost and quality requirements are met by utilising the knowledge hub to be created through the Circular Economy Procurement Project.

08.01.2022 Learn to Swim (LTS) assessments are currently underway at Dungog and Clarence Town pools. These assessments are vital in determining the appropriate allocation of students for all swim classes. The LTS assessments also benchmark competency against National Standards and are helping to prepare students for the highly anticipated LTS intensive school holiday courses.... In other pool news, there are two pool staff currently completing their training to offer Aqua Aerobics classes at both pools. Watch this space for more updates on Aqua Aerobics starting soon! For all the latest on Dungog and Clarence Town Pools, follow Dungog Swimming Pool.

07.01.2022 Dungog residents will soon receive their copy of a new brochure and fridge magnet explaining how the Dungog Township Flood Warning System works. This system is capable of giving flood-related warnings, including setting off a siren to warn residents in extreme situations. Both the brochure and fridge magnet contain vital information for residents, including what the siren sound means and what you should do if you hear it. ... Please take the time to read the brochure and pop the magnet on your fridge so that you can easily reference the information when you need it most. Find out more: www.dungog.nsw.gov.au/build/flood-plain-management

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07.01.2022 Here's a little Friday fact for you. According to the WWF, on average, Aussies use 130kg of plastic per person each year... and only 9% of this is recycled. More frightening still - up to 130,000 tonnes of plastic will find its way into our waterways and the ocean.... Next time you're feeling a little parched, why not grab your reusable bottle and stop by our Water Refill Station for a quick sip? It's located outside the Dungog Visitor Information Centre on the corner of Dowling and Brown Streets. An awesome initiative from us here at council and Single Use Plastic Free Dungog. Shared via: Ride Dungog. Pic via: Ready Aim Media and Visit Dungog.

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07.01.2022 Great news! The Return and Earn Kiosk at Clarence Town Road has had 698,645 containers returned since it was commissioned in May 2020. This equates to 50 tonnes of recyclable material, or if this material was landfilled, 52 cubic metres of waste (732 full 240-litre bins). Recycling of this material will save 1,138 kilolitres of water - equivalent to more than 0.41 Olympic swimming pools - and 124 tonnes of Co2, which equates to taking 30 cars off the road.... These figures* will soon appear in a NSW EPA publication to celebrate National Recycling Week and highlights the positive environmental impact of this asset. [*Figures are based on the average weight of a container, and calculations are formed using the Recyculator App published by the NSW EPA. The period of calculation is May - September 2020.] See more

07.01.2022 HEATWAVE WARNING // The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is predicting temperatures in the mid-40s for this weekend. Residents and visitors to Dungog Shire are asked to be mindful of these heatwave conditions by: - Looking after yourself and your pets. NEVER leave them in cars. ... - Staying hydrated by drinking water. - Checking in on your neighbours and make sure they're OK. - If you have to venture out: wearing lighter-coloured clothing, and if you need to cool down, heading to one of Dungog Shire’s cooler spots to rest and refresh. Please ensure you're also aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you do not feel well, seek proper medical advice immediately. For more information, visit www.bom.gov.au

05.01.2022 http:// COMMUNITY NOTICE: IT SYSTEM SHUTDOWN // Please be advised that council’s IT systems will be unavailable from 12noon tomorrow - Friday 18 September - to allow for critical system upgrades. Our telephone lines will operate as usual and manual receipts will be issued to customers making payment to council after midday.... As a result, staff will not have access to corporate information and may not be able to answer enquiries immediately. However, customer details will be taken for all enquiries and responses provided early next week. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve our internal systems to enhance overall service delivery.

04.01.2022 Today, on International Women's Day, we're all being encouraged to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. We're also taking this opportunity to honour the wonderful women in our council and community, who contribute so much to our Shire. Find out more: www.internationalwomensday.com ... #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021 #Celebrating110Years

03.01.2022 It's that time of year: our local koalas are starting to move around on the lookout for mates, so please help us protect these beauties by slowing down when travelling on our local roads. [Video courtesy of Mel Burn, Clarence Town].

01.01.2022 Due to unforeseen circumstances, it has been necessary to impose a 5 tonne load limit on Archinal’s Bridge at 3170 Allyn River Road, Upper Allyn as of today. Council has scheduled emergency repairs to be undertaken earlier next week commencing Monday 28 September, weather permitting. We thank you all for your patience and consideration.

01.01.2022 We're so lucky to have visited such a beautiful part of the world over the weekend, on the banks of the Williams River helping Hunter Region Landcare Network pl...ant 5,000 trees to support habitats for local native fauna species. Our Dungog planting was done in consultation with Dungog Shire Council, and represented another significant milestone on our way towards our total of 75,000 planted trees. Huge thanks to our Greater Bank volunteers for making this planting possible. http://ow.ly/DOih50DSqtO #growgreatertogether #hereshow See more

01.01.2022 In celebration of NAIDOC Week, the team at Story Box Library have been sharing some wonderful resources, and shining a spotlight on stories and voices from across Australia. Check them out

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