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Richmond Valley Council

Locality: Casino, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6660 0300

Address: Cnr Walker St and Graham Pl 2470 Casino, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 BOOK NOW FOR THE OPEN AIR CINEMA IN CASINO AND EVANS HEAD Richmond Valley Council is bringing Christmas to you with a cinema experience under stars. You must pre-register to attend. Check out all the details in the eventbrite links below. CASINO https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/christmas-open-air-cinema-t... EVANS HEAD https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/christmas-open-air-cinema-t See more

25.01.2022 *** NEW DRAINS FOR FARLEY ST CASINO *** Council's concrete crew is continuing with the drainage upgrade of Farley St, between Centre and West streets. As our leading hand Jimmy explains, a properly installed dish drain needs a sub base of concrete 15cm thick to ensure it remains stable over time. The dish drain, also 15cm thick, will be laid over the top in a second concrete pour. ... Improving the drainage in Farley St in an important priority for Council. Once both sides of the street have their dish drains installed, Council's roads team will reseal the road.

24.01.2022 *** DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ON EXHIBITION *** Council is in receipt of the following development applications. Richmond Valley Council is also the consent authority. Follow the link below to view the applications and make a written submission to Council ... https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/council/on-exhibition/ Please note any comments made on social media are not considered as formal submissions for the assessment of a development application. DA2021/0166 Applicant: Newton Denny Chappelle Location: 10 Buchanan Street, Casino Description: Multi dwelling housing and strata subdivision Exhibition period: 14 days from 11 January to 25 January 2021 DA2021/0173 Applicant: Richmond Valley Council Location: 44 Reynolds Road, Casino Description: Create disposal area to place EPA permitted fill material to construct a level fill pad. Exhibition period: 14 days from 11 January to 25 January 2021

24.01.2022 Our new tourism campaign is up and running #richmondvalleymade

24.01.2022 *** COMMMUNITY, VRA, AND RVC RANGERS IN EQUINE RIVERBANK RESCUE *** Council rangers were able to safely rescue a horse yesterday afternoon which had become stranded and stuck overnight on a wooded bank of the Richmond River in Casino. Thanks to the help of a local resident the mare was haltered and led along the river to a safe landing, where she was freed. ... Fortunately she only had a minor cut on one leg, which is now receiving treatment. Council thanks the local resident who assisted with this rescue, and also the local VRA unit which contributed its time and expertise.

23.01.2022 *** MYRTLE CREEK ROAD TO REOPEN THIS AFTERNOON *** Myrtle Creek Road has had a tough year. Dried and cracking soils from drought, toasted in the heat of two bushfires, and then inundated in the February floods. An inspection of the road after the flood found movement and cracking of soils surrounding the road's original pipe culverts caused during the drought, damage to steel reinforcement from the radiant heat from the fires, and finally the flood had finished many of the ...assets off. Work this week has successfully replaced some of the pipe culverts with box culverts to meet current engineering standards, better meet the catchment size, and achieve the best level of cover possible. These works will restore the road to pre-drought, fire and flood condition, and better protect the road asset in future flood events. The road will reopen this afternoon, with grading works on the open road to start Monday.

23.01.2022 ***FREE KIDS ENTERTAINMENT*** Circus Maximas is coming to the Casino RSM Club for an action packed fifty minute show for kids this Thursday from 4pm - 5pm. The show includes: international acrobats juggling fastest hula hooper in Australia... incredible duo balancing audience participation Bookings are essential. Register online for free via the link below. A kids circus workshop is also available after the show for only $10pp. (Limited numbers). Proudly sponsored by Richmond Valley Council. See more

23.01.2022 *** TOTAL FIRE BAN TOMORROW ***

22.01.2022 *** EVANS HEAD LIBRARY AND COUNCIL OFFICE OPENS FROM NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION *** With construction of the $880,000 upgrade of Evans Head Library now underway, Council's Evans Head office and library has been temporarily relocated to the Evans Head Visitor Information Centre in Kirkland Court. The Library and the Customer Service Centre will open from 8.30am today (Monday 11 January) with opening hours from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, and on Saturdays from 9am to 12p...m. The library will continue to provide a good selection of books, magazines, DVDs and audio CDs to choose from. Library members can reserve any item of their choice by contacting staff by phone, in person, or via the new library app. Our Customer Experience team will continue to assist with the community’s enquiries, including the processing of applications and rates payments from the temporary office location. Council apologises for the inconvenience, and we are all looking forward to the upgraded building opening towards the middle of the year.

21.01.2022 It's National Water Week and how wonderful to receive to some rain in recent days. Now is the perfect time to appreciate water's essential importance for all of us. Looking after our local environment, which includes preserving our precious fresh water, is an important goal for Richmond Valley Council. It's one of the four priorities which make up our Community Strategic Plan, Richmond Valley Made 2030.... Council's truck washes at the Casino and Evans Head depots use recycled water. So too does the truck wash at the Nammoona Waste and Resource Recovery Facility, which has incorporated a reed bed system to purify the water before it is irrigated on site. If you're interested in saving water inside your home, check the following advice from Rous County Council.

21.01.2022 *** DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ON EXHIBITION *** Council is in receipt of the following development application. Richmond Valley Council is also the consent authority. DA2021/0167... Applicant: Brett Harley Location: 44 Currajong St, Evans Head Description: Construction of two (2) storey attached dual occupancy development with single garages, in-ground swimming pools and associated works Exhibition period: 18 January to 16 February 2021 Follow the link below to view the application and make a written submission to Council: https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/council/on-exhibition/ Please note any comments made on social media are not considered as formal submissions for the assessment of a development application.

20.01.2022 *** WE ARE RECRUITING *** Applications close 11.30pm, Sunday 31 January. Apply via our web portal below. https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au//worki/positions-vacant/

20.01.2022 *** WE ARE HIRING *** Applications close Sunday 22 November Apply via our web portal here ... https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au//worki/positions-vacant/ See more

20.01.2022 *** SERVICE NSW COMING TO EVANS HEAD AND CORAKI *** Service NSW will bring its mobile van to Evans Head and Coraki next month to help residents of communities that do not have a permanent Service NSW agency. Evans Head RSL car park, Tuesday 3 November 2020, 9am-3pm... Coraki Memorial Park on Richmond Terrace, Wednesday 4 November 2020, 9am-3pm Staff can help with a range of issues including: - How to save money on your power bills - Driver knowledge tests - Driving licence renewals - Birth, deaths and marriage certificates. Please note the Service NSW bus will not be able to accept cash. Questions? Call Service NSW's hotline on 13 77 88 - or visit its website at service.nsw.gov.au.

20.01.2022 Have you booked your tickets for the open air cinema screening The Grinch? Check out the trailer to get a glimpse of this great movie. You can either phone council and we will register for you or follow the simple instructions on eventbrite. Links and details below. Friday 4 December at Casino Showgrounds. Gates open at 6pm for an 8pm start. One ticket books the 4 x 4m area you will sit in. A family only needs to book one ticket. A group of four friends sitting together on...ly needs to book one ticket. If you have eight friends, you can book two tickets and sit next to each other. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/christmas-open-air-cinema-t Saturday 5 December at Stan Payne Oval Evans Head. Gates open at 6pm for an 8pm start. One ticket is for one person. You can book up to 30 tickets at once. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/christmas-open-air-cinema-t

19.01.2022 Getting the message out about our beautiful valley #explorenextdoor #discoverrichmondvalley

17.01.2022 *** LANDMARK AGREEMENT SUPPORTING NORTHERN RIVERS NSW BRAND *** Richmond Valley Council hosted the Northern Rivers Joint Organisation (NRJO) last week in Casino, leading businesses and regional stakeholders when they came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning the new Northern Rivers NSW brand. The NRJO has been involved in the Northern Rivers NSW brand since its inception. Launched in April, the brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most... beautiful, creative and innovative regions giving it a single point of focus and representation whilst still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. From one-person consultancies to major food producers, brewers, and holiday resorts, over 170 businesses have already signed on to share one regional banner. Richmond Valley Council will continue to be represented on the steering committee through the NRJO whose aim is for the Northern Rivers NSW brand to achieve the same national and international recognition as the likes of the Barossa Valley and the Margaret River. https://northernriversnsw.com.au/ #northernriversnsw #discoverrichmondvalley

16.01.2022 *** SOME INFORMATION ABOUT STORMWATER DRAINS *** Significant rainfall is currently impacting parts of the Richmond Valley and flash flooding has reported on some urban streets around the Casino area. Please drive carefully and remember - never drive through floodwater. Floodwater can be much deeper, and faster moving, than it appears and conceal damaged roads, bridges and other dangerous impediments.... With a continued wet summer forecast, now is a good time to understand how Council's stormwater systems work. All drainage networks are designed to cope with a certain intensity of rainfall. Usually on local streets they are designed to cope with a storm event which has a one-in-five chance of occurring in any year. When water runs off it goes to an open drain, dish, kerb or pit. Open drains need to be kept as clear as possible as a small build up of silt or vegetation can impede their function. If you live near a vegetated open drain, it is well worth the time to keep it clear to ensure in an extreme rainfall event it flows as smoothly as possible. It can be a concern to see water filling up on low lying property or roads but this is the normal behaviour, up to a point. The water will usually stay for between 15 minutes to two hours, depending on the capacity of the downstream system and the intensity of the storm event. If water stays for more than two hours, the amount of water has likely exceeded the system's capacity. In this case please give Council a call and we will investigate. Drainage from your property to the street is the owner's responsibility. If there are drainage issues on the property they can often be improved through a development application and design process. If a neighbour’s property is draining water to your property sometimes a simple conversation or raising the issue may help to encourage them to fix the problem. Otherwise a written request for Council to investigate can be made. When homes are built the level of the floor in relation to the flood level and potential flash flood depth is specified, and should be at least 1m above the adjacent drainage network. If other buildings aren’t built at the same level they may flood, so it is recommend that valuable items susceptible to water damage are stored above this level. Stormwater and rain is a fact of life. Please call triple-0 in any life-threatening emergencies and remember - never drive, walk, or ride through floodwaters. https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//learn-more-abo/know-your-risk/

15.01.2022 *** WOODBURN-CORAKI ROAD UPGRADE KICKS OFF *** Council has ripped the first patch of pavement on a three-year, $10 million upgrade of one of the Richmond Valley’s most important transport routes, Woodburn-Coraki Road. The initial round of works, expected to take seven days, will involve resurfacing a 270m section at the Woodburn end of the road, between the Rocky Mouth Creek bridge and the start of the 100kmh zone. ... This will include removal of the current surface of the road and replacing it with a premium asphalt mix to ensure durability, longevity, and a smooth ride quality for motorists. Woodburn-Coraki Road is one of the Richmond Valley’s most important roads, and its upgrade had been a long-term Council priority. It is frequently used by local residents, agricultural businesses, and regional travellers, and has long been a strategic focus of Council's road maintenance program. This project is fully funded by the NSW Government. Council will carry out $1 million of works in the current financial year, $2 million in the next, followed by $7 million in 2022-2023. Watch the video for more details.

13.01.2022 RVC Council Meeting 20.10.2020

13.01.2022 *** DRAFT RAIL TRAIL MASTER PLAN ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION *** The draft master plan for the Casino to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is now on public exhibition, showcasing what promises to be a landmark tourism drawcard for the Richmond Valley and beyond. The release of the master plan follows the passage of the Transport Administration Amendment (Closures of Railway Lines in Northern Rivers) Bill 2020 in the NSW Parliament to allow the use of the rail ...corridor between Casino and Bentley (and between Condong and Crabbes Creek in the Tweed Shire) for a recreational trail, while retaining the land firmly in public ownership and ensuring it can be easily returned for public transport purposes, if ever required. The draft master plan outlines key elements of the $7.5 million project, which is being fully funded by the Australian Government. In addition to a detailed map, the draft masterplan includes design concepts for four rail trail precincts: the Old Casino Station trail head in Casino; a nearby precinct adjacent to the Primex site in Casino; the Naughtons Gap tunnel, a major scenic feature of the trail; and a Bentley precinct at the northern end of the trail. It also includes plans for the design of bridges and intersections, the refurbishment of Old Casino Station, landscaping and planting, signage, and the importance of connecting rail trail users to the Casino CBD. The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is an important platform for the growth of the visitor economy in the Richmond Valley, which is a key part of Council's economic development strategy. It will also be a fantastic asset for the local community and add another element to the relaxed and healthy country lifestyle the Richmond Valley already offers. The master plan can be viewed and downloaded via the On Exhibition page on Council’s website, here: https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/council/on-exhibition/ Community feedback is welcome. See the link for details on how to make a submission

11.01.2022 *** WE ARE RECRUITING *** Council currently has seven positions available across our Planning, Waste, and Water Sewer teams: Building Development Certifier... Assistant Overseer Water Sewer Assistant Overseer Waste Management Landfill Operators (x 3) Robotic Arm Truck Operator Applications close Sunday 8 November Apply via our web portal here https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au//worki/positions-vacant/

10.01.2022 Only 2 weeks to go until our Australia Day celebrations in Coraki If you don't have plans this Australia Day, well now you do. Head to Coraki Riverside Park ...from 9am-1pm where you can enjoy a stroll along the riverside, browsing through markets, watching the kids have fun on rides, all whilst listening to your favourite Aussie tunes. Hang around to watch the Citizenship Ceremony and Australia Day Awards Register for Australia Day in Coraki here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/richmond-valley-australia-d See more

09.01.2022 *** WORK OUT YOUR WATER USEAGE *** National Water Week is coming up next week from 1925 October. Water is a precious resource and with significant water restrictions introduced across the Richmond Valley during last spring and summer, now is a good time to appreciate its importance.... Have you ever wondered how your household water useage compares to average? Now you can find out thanks to a nifty online water calculator available through Rous County Council In less than five minutes it gives you a valuable insight into how much water your household uses in your bathroom, laundry, kitchen, and garden - and importantly, how this compares to average. Find the water calculator here www.rous.nsw.gov.au/watercalculator If you're shocked by what you find, you might want some advice on saving water both indoors and out: Save water indoors www.rous.nsw.gov.au/waterindoors Save water outdoors www.rous.nsw.gov.au/wateroutdoors Keep an eye out for more National Water Week updates soon.

07.01.2022 SHOULD BUS FARES BE REDUCED IN THE RICHMOND VALLEY?? Alerting all public transport users The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released a draft report proposing the reduction of bus fares in rural and regional NSW for five years from January 2021. ... IPART wants to hear from people in regional communities about your experience of the local bus service and whether you agree with the proposals. You can make a written submission here by 30 October https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/Ho/Reviews/Lodge-a-submission Or easier still, complete a short survey https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au//07-Jul-2/Regional-Bus-Survey The full report is available here https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au//draft-report-review-of-rural

07.01.2022 NSW government spends around $15 billion in goods and services each year. Dont miss out on your piece of the pie. One week left to register for Council's Small Business Month free workshop to build your tender writing skills. Click the link to register https://www.businessmonth.nsw.gov.au//win-that-tender-a-f/

06.01.2022 *** STUNNING NEW COLOURS FOR CIVIC HALL *** The 83-year-old Casino Civic Hall is looking fabulous with a new coat of paint, as stage two of the restoration of the much-loved Art Deco building nears completion. This project was made possible thanks to a $208,000 funding grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund, and has included:... Development of the Casino Civic Hall Restoration Master Plan Internal painting Purchasing of new chairs with electric chair trolley See more details about the restoration project in the video below

06.01.2022 *** BROADHEADS ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE *** During recent heavy rain a 2m sinkhole developed on Broadheads Road at Leeville on the approach to Ball Creek Bridge, forcing the closure of the road between Mongogarie Road and Skaines Road due to safety concerns. An investigation by bridge engineers has since concluded that a temporary measure, such as backfilling the void, would be ineffective, and a longer-term solution is required.... Regretfully, this means the road will be closed for at least three weeks until permanent repairs can be carried out. These repairs will likely involve the installation of sheet piles, which need to manufactured offsite, which will protect the bridge approaches from further scouring. While Broadheads Road is closed, an alternate route around the site is available via Shannon Brook Road / Summerland Way and Mongogarie Road. Council apologises for the inconvenience to residents and will continue to provide updates as the situation progresses.

05.01.2022 *** RAPPVILLE REBUILDS ***

05.01.2022 *** HIGHLIGHTS OF NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING *** Council had a huge month in November, with funding announcements for three major projects which will help underpin the future of the Richmond Valley. Council also released its annual report for the 2019-2020 year, an historic year of challenges and achievements for our community. ... In his latest video update, Mayor Robert Mustow recaps these and other important news items from Council's November meeting. Check out the full video below.

04.01.2022 Our very own NCMC has embarked on a new journey - and we love it!

04.01.2022 Today is #WorldFoodDay, and there has never been a better time to be a #FoodHero in your own home or business. Simple actions can make a big difference in helping to create less waste and more food security for our region. We've created an easy checklist for your household or business to participate: Eat Local, Love Local - support local food manufacturers, businesses and farmers and buy local - check out the @northernriversfood webpage (https://www.northernriversfood....org/eat-local-love-local/), or shop at your local farmers market; Sign up to the free Food Smart program at newaste.org.au/foodsmart and learn healthy, nutritious recipes and how to make your food stay fresher for longer. Every household that signs up to the program today will receive a free Food Smart kit including food huggers, storage clips and tea towel; If you own or operate a food business and don't already donate surplus food products, contact your local food donation agency to find out what's involved and how you can help them; Food businesses can also benefit from the Love Food Hate Waste, Your Business is Food Program and get free support to save money and avoid throwing food to landfill; Consider donating your time or a service to a local food charity, or even cooking or sharing a meal for someone you know is experiencing hardship. According to the 2020 Foodbank Hunger Report (https://www.foodbank.org.au), while COVID-19 has made life even more difficult for already-vulnerable Australians, it has launched others into food insecurity for the first time. Almost a third of Australians experiencing food insecurity in 2020 (28%) had never experienced it before COVID-19. Even a small donation to an organisation like @OzHarvest or @foodbank can go a long way. #WorldFoodDay #FoodHero #FoodSmart #LoveFoodHateWaste #YourBusinessIsFood #FoodSecurity #EatLocalLoveLocal #SustainFood #GoYellow #FightFoodWaste #OneDollarEqualsTwoMeals Love Food Hate Waste NSW Northern Rivers Food North East Waste - NEWaste @NorthernRiversAreaHealthService @SustainFood OzHarvest Foodbank Australia

04.01.2022 *** BROADWATER PLAYGROUND UPGRADES START MONDAY *** Get ready kids! Broadwater Memorial Park is set to have two exciting new play spaces installed from this coming Monday. In May Council received $107,315 from the NSW Government through round three of the Stronger Country Communities Fund for the new playground features. ... One of the new play spaces is a six metre high rope climbing net, to be installed on the west side of the park next to the old Pacific Highway. The second play space, located between the existing playground and large picnic shelter, will include a blazer (see photo), rope hammock and net twister, with hard rubber wearpads under the high impact areas. This project is one of the final elements of the Broadwater Rileys Hill Community Hall and Memorial Park Redevelopment Plan (which also included the construction of a new skate park and basketball half court, opened in 2019) Installation of the new play spaces will begin this Monday 19 October.

02.01.2022 Book your tickets for a fantastic night out tonight at Casino RSM Club. The Northern Rivers favourite country music duo will be performing with Sammy White from 7pm. You can purchase tickets for $39 at the door or visit to secure your spot. www.outix.co/tickets/event/adameckersley-brookemcclymont Casino RSM Club

01.01.2022 Great to have the NSW Premier visit Rappville today. Congratulations to worthy Community Service Award winners Kathleen Collis and Neil Burnett