Griffith City Council in Griffith, New South Wales | Community organisation

Griffith City Council

Locality: Griffith, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 176 077

Address: 1 Benerembah Street 2680 Griffith, NSW, Australia

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

Likes: 6203

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Community organisation
• Government organisation

25.01.2022 CITY PARK SPLASH PAD OPERATIONAL TOMORROW Council is pleased to announce that the Splash Pad in City Park will be operational from 8am tomorrow, Tuesday 1 December 2020. Residents are reminded to be COVID safe when using all public equipment. ... Please obey the 1.5 metre physical distancing rule, wash your hands and if unwell, do not attend.

23.01.2022 MOBILE LIBRARY IS BACK

22.01.2022 SANTA CLAUS GRANTED COVID-19 QUARANTINE EXEMPTION Good news for local children, with news that Santa has been granted COVID-19 quarantine exemption!

19.01.2022 Development Proposal (Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979) Development Application No. 346/2020 Notice is hereby given that Council has received the following development application: DA 346/2020 for Re-development of the Stubbings poultry production farm on Lot 80 DP 751686 251 Crawford Road HANWOOD...Continue reading

18.01.2022 UPDATE: Thankyou for your support and concern. The damage is almost repaired and the lights will be operational again on Thursday night. Sorry for any inconvenience, but we must make sure everything is safe and secure for when you go to enjoy the lights. CCTV cameras are being installed and extra security has been arranged. THE VANDALS WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS ... Griffith Mayor, Councillor John Dal Broi has today expressed his disappointment as two of the City’s Christmas attractions are switched off. Sometime after 11.30pm last night, vandals severely damaged the two electricity boxes which operate the bauble and archway in Memorial Park, this was not only an extremely dangerous act, but has resulted in the closure of these two popular attractions, said Councillor Dal Broi. To say we are disappointed is a gross understatement Council invested heavily in time and money to be able to provide Christmas cheer for this community, and it has taken less than a week for vandals to ruin it for everyone else. Until electricians can attend the site and repair the electricity boxes, we have to keep the arch and bauble switched off to ensure public safety, he added. Council will be installing CCTV cameras in Memorial Park due to the ongoing issues with vandalism. Following the Glow2680 launch last week, the archway was damaged with lights broken. Later that evening, a group of teens took it upon themselves to attempt to push over the bauble thankfully a staff member was present to stop this from occurring, said Councillor Dal Broi. We didn’t believe it was necessary to install CCTV to protect the City’s decorations, however following these incidences it is clear that we need to take steps to protect community property. Council is working to repair the damage to the electrical boxes, however it is unknown how long the decorations will be out of commission. If you have any information relating to the vandalism, please contact the Police on 6969 4299 or Council on 1300 176 077. Council has a policy in place (GC-CP-314) which is there to encourage the public to play a role in safeguarding the assets of the community. Under this policy, Council will pay a reward of up to $2,000 to members of the public for information resulting in the conviction against persons damaging Council property information received will be treated confidentially.

16.01.2022 Australia Day Closures Griffith City Council offices, Griffith City Library, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, West End Stadium and Griffith Saleyards will be closed on Tuesday 26 January 2021 for the Australia Day public holiday and will re-open on Wednesday 27 January 2021. The following facilities will be open: ... Griffith Pioneer Park Museum 10.00am to 4.00pm; followed by a special event ‘A few Quiet Ales’ 6.00pm to 9.00pm tickets purchased on Eventbrite The Australia Day Awards will be held at the Griffith Regional Theatre commencing at 10.00am tickets booked on Eventbrite Griffith Visitor Information Centre 10.00am to 3.00pm Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre 9.00am to 6.00pm Free pool admission. Waste collection and kerbside recycling will be collected as normal. The Tharbogang Waste Management Centre will be open as normal. EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS TELEPHONE NUMBERS: For Urgent Council issues contact J&J Security: (AH) 6964 1160 (BH) 6969 4832 All fire emergencies: 000 SES: 13 2500 (24 hours) Essential Energy: 13 2080 (emergencies) MIA Rural Fire Service: 6966 7887

16.01.2022 50M POOL NEARING COMPLETION Shade sails are up, starting blocks are go, grandstands are installed, turf’s in, BBQs are almost ready - not long to go now before we launch We love our Pool - Sunday 14 February 2021 - come and join in the fun

15.01.2022 Do you know someone who could use some Christmas cheer? Why not nominate them for our fantastic Carols by Candlelight package! Griffith City Council has teamed up with Quest Griffith to offer you the best seat in the house an overnight stay in a 2br apartment, complete with grazing platter and a balcony to enjoy the Carols in comfort (up to 4 people). ... Check in will be from 3pm Saturday 12 December, and check out by 10am 13 December. To nominate a worthy Griffith resident for this staycation, please click the link here: https://wpx1zqee.paperform.co/ The competition closes 4pm Tuesday 8 December 2020 with the winner announced Wednesday 9 December.

14.01.2022 Notification of Development Applications Determined - October 2020 Council has determined a number of Development Applications for October 2020. To view the list, please click here: https://bit.ly/2JY8d8t

13.01.2022 PATERSON'S CURSE PREVALENT THIS SPRING The Griffith area has seen an explosion of purple this spring as Paterson’s Curse makes a return to the region. Griffith City Council’s Biosecurity Weeds Officer, Peter McGrath said, there are a number of reasons for the increase.... Primarily, we have been coming out of drought that has left plant ground cover depleted and plant competition with weeds reduced. This has provided opportunity for Paterson’s Curse, also known as 'Riverina Bluebell', to make a come-back and ‘curse’ us yet again, he said. In previous years there has been success with biological control agents working to help eradicate the weed. These are insects that consume the Paterson’s Curse and have been responsible for successful Paterson’s curse control over the last decade or so. Another reason we are seeing more Paterson’s Curse this year is also because of drought conditions, depleting the biological control agents and now good rain is germinating seed store that has been in the seed bank for many years. Many Riverina council areas have been affected by Paterson’s Curse this season, including Griffith, Narrandera, Leeton, Coolamon, Junee, Temora, Snowy Valleys, Hilltops, Murrumbidgee, Bland, Lockhart, Hay, Carrathool, Wagga and Cootamundra Gundagai. Land managers can contact Council’s Biosecurity Weed Officer on 1300 176 077 or agricultural resellers for specific chemical details and information on where to access pest plants biocontrol. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/38JhMml

13.01.2022 Several projects are underway across Griffith, making 2020/21 a busy time for Griffith City Council. Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre - 50m Pool The 50m pool construction is on schedule with the formwork and reo being installed for the tiered seating, north and south concourses. Concreting is to take place this week, including the third step to the tiered seating and two sections of the south concourse, the two sections of the east concourse and the two re...maining south concourse sections and the last tiered seating step. Sunday will see the closure of the entire complex as contractors will be installing the main switchboard and gas meter change over. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Westend Stadium The design phase for the Stadium is nearing completion and the DA has been lodged. Council has completed the Expression of Interest process to identify a suitable pool of construction contractors who were invited to tender, with tenders opening earlier this month. Tenderers will be presented to Council in December/January 2021 and a contractor appointed, with construction expected to commence early 2021. It is anticipated the facility will be completed by the end of 2021. Yambil Street Upgrade Stage 3 of the Yambil Street redevelopment is now underway in Griffith with B&C Plumbing being the successful Tenderer for Stages 3 and 4. As part of the Stage 3 works, Yambil Street between Ulong Street and Daines Street will be closed from Tuesday 1 December 2020 until September 2021. The northern side of Yambil Street (Cater & Blumer side) will be upgraded first and the southern side will be open for traffic for the first half of the upgrade. Community Centre The construction of the new Community Centre is fully funded with the NSW Government funding $3.65M and Griffith City Council and Country Universities Centre - Western Riverina each contributing $440K, following years of lobbying by Griffith City Council and Griffith Community Centre Inc. Contractors are on-site installing storm water and plumbing works in the building pad before constructing the slab. It is anticipated that the project will be finalised by the end of July 2021, ready for occupation.

12.01.2022 Double Demerits start at midnight, be careful on the roads!

12.01.2022 The plane trees in Banna Avenue have never looked so good! #glow2680

12.01.2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES EXPO Come along to the Expo tomorrow, Thursday 3 December, in Memorial Park and connect with a range of community and service providers, including Griffith City Council. We have moved our December Council Cafe forward so we can be part of this Expo, come along and check out plans for the new Community Centre being built in Olympic Street, plus some great giveaways including balloons and glow sticks , see you there!

11.01.2022 Catch up on all things Council with the Council Catch Up! In this edition: We Love Our Pool Open Day set down for 14 February Mobile Library back on the road... Celebrating Australia Day in Griffith Dog Day out holiday event a big hit Lake Wyangan now on red alert And all the latest Positions Vacant, Items on Exhibition, Road Closures and more! You can view the e-Edition here: https://bit.ly/2N6cvfL

10.01.2022 NOTIFICATION OF A PLANNING PROPOSAL RECEIVED (Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979) Planning Proposal: 7/2020(1) Description: rezoning of a portion of Dave Taylor Park from RE1 Public Recreation to R1 General Residential and a reduction in the minimum lot size to 400 m2 to facilitate the development of the Griffin Green Affordable Housing Project. ... Address: Rezoning: Lot 189 DP 705992 (7-11 Heath Crescent) Minimum Lot Size Amendment: Part of Lot 187 DP 705992 (8-13 Snaith Place), Lots 14-17 DP 705992 (14-17 Snaith Place), Lot 189 DP 705992 (7-11 Heath Crescent) and Lot 186 DP 705992 (1-8 Thomas Place) in Griffith. In accordance with the Gateway Determination made by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Griffith City Council has been authorised as the local plan-making authority for the purpose of the abovementioned Planning Proposal. The notification of this Planning Proposal is in accordance with Schedule 1, Item 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. Copies of the Planning Proposal and Gateway Determination are available for inspection at Council’s Customer Service Centre located on the ground floor of the Griffith City Council’s Administration Building, 1 Benerembah Street, Griffith or online at www.griffith.nsw.gov.au. This documentation may be viewed between the hours of 8:15am to 4pm, Monday to Friday up until Friday 22 January 2021. PLEASE NOTE: Section 147(5) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 requires the disclosure of any Political Donations & Gifts made in the two years prior to the application date. A form is available from Council’s Customer Service Centre or Council’s website www.griffith.nsw.gov.au Written submissions regarding the Planning Proposals should be addressed to the General Manager and will be received by Council up until 4pm on Friday 22 January 2021 and can be directed to [email protected]. Submissions should include a contact name, address and telephone number. Submissions made on behalf of a company should also include the names and addresses of all company directors. A report taking into consideration any submissions will be presented to an Ordinary Meeting of Council. As such, copies of all submissions (including the writer’s name and address) will form part of Council’s Business Paper and be available to the public. Should you wish to have your contact detail’s withheld it is recommended that you request this in your submission.

10.01.2022 It’s been one of the best harvests in years and that means once dormant rail lines in our region are now being used to move grain both day and night. For your safety and the safety of others comply with signs and signals at level crossings. Do not approach rail crossings with complacency. Always stop, look and listen for trains and only cross the line when safe to do so.

10.01.2022 NSW Health has issued a warning with regard to a REX flight from Sydney to Griffith on Monday 21 December. Passengers who flew on the below flight are considered close contacts and must self-isolate for 14 days. Anyone who has symptoms should get tested immediately; testing is available at Griffith Base Hospital. Those without symptoms should remain in isolation and present for testing at a new pop-up clinic, which will be open from 10am to 5pm tomorrow, at 50-52 Yambil St, ...Griffith. Passengers must remain in isolation for the full period, even if their test is negative. Date: Monday 21 December Departure Time: 2.10pm Landing Time: 4.20pm Start Location: Sydney End Location: Griffith Flight number: ZL6469 Details in the link below:

09.01.2022 SPLASH PAD AT CITY PARK We apologise for the delay in reopening the Splash Pad at City Park, unfortunately maintenance issues have meant it has had to remain closed. We anticipate opening early next week.

09.01.2022 Support local and get a jump on that Christmas shopping tonight with #glow2680! Local stores are open including @lunawild_ @essentialsonbanna @b.finessesalon @bargainbuysgriffith @lolaandiris The Athlete's Foot Australia - drop by Bertoldos and cool down with gelato! The Christmas lights including the magnificent bauble will be officially switched on at 8.15pm

09.01.2022 Saturday 5 December from 10am-1pm The library will have a photographer setup at the Library in front of Christmas display to take your C...hristmas family photos. You will receive a FREE digital image that you can print or use on social media. No bookings required and no Santa this year. #familyphotos #nosanta #christmascelebrations #griffithcitylibrary #griffithnsw See more

08.01.2022 GET TESTED IN GRIFFITH! MLHD's Griffith COVID-19 Testing Clinic has moved from the Hospital to 50/52 Yambil Street (next to Office Choice)... Open every day 8am 1pm Closed Christmas Day Appointments are preferred and will make your visit quicker, phone the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline 1800 831 099 https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-se/covid-19-services Griffith Local Health Advisory Committee Chair Margaret King, Griffith City Council General Manager Brett Stonestreet and MLHD's Director Integrated Care Fiona Renshaw checked out the new testing centre on Yambil Street today. Murrumbidgee PHN Griffith City Council

07.01.2022 Young Veterans Murrumbidgee Kayaking Activity

07.01.2022 Update from MLHD regarding the COVID alert and REX flight from 21 December 2020

06.01.2022 Glow 2680 launch..Griffith..27th November 2020..Memorial Park Banna Ave.

06.01.2022 Catch up with the Catch Up! In this edition: Get ready to light up Griffith this Chrsitmas Griffith to feature in leading CEO Business Magazine ... Complaince news - Parking Council warning: Paterson's Curse Great Southern Nights to entertain Griffith And all the latest Positions Vacant, Items on Exhibition, Road Closures and more! View the e-Edition here: https://bit.ly/35svlVb Or download the .PDF here: https://bit.ly/34ZQjcx

05.01.2022 CURRENT GRADING PROJECTS - FROM 30 NOVEMBER- 11 DECEMBER 2020 Drew Road Martin Road Cashmere Road... Boorga Road Dickie Road West Road Lakes Road Lawrence Road Joncondon Road Mansell Road Smeeth Road See more

05.01.2022 Get ready to light up Griffith and be part of #glow2680 Council is excited to present the annual Christmas light competition for 2020, and we are encouraging anyone who is decorating their home to register their display - big or small, we want them all! Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to offer the bus tours for 2020 however, we will be creating an interactive map for residents and visitors to enjoy a self tour. ... Read more here: https://bit.ly/3eRbu52 Register your home here: https://r5ccgvhv.paperform.co/

03.01.2022 Not long now til the lights go on!

03.01.2022 Recycle right this Christmas

01.01.2022 Now is the time to honour those within our community who go above and beyond. Nominate today for the Australia Day Awards - nominations close midnight, Sunday December 6 2020. You can complete the online form here: www.griffith.nsw.gov.au/australiaday

01.01.2022 Let there be light! Memorial Park looks amazing - make sure you explore the lights throughout December for #glow2680