Fund for Regional Communities Returns

The Stronger Country Communities Fund has returned for a fourth round, with $100 million available for regional community projects and infrastructure.

Up to $50 million in this round will be dedicated to the delivery of female sports facilities and programs, to encourage greater female participation in all levels and codes across regional NSW.

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke welcomed the latest round of the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF).

“This is a fantastic program that has invested more than $35 million in to 181 projects across the electorate, bringing to life upgrades to the Ungarie Tennis Club, a waterslide for Temora’s Recreation Centre, irrigation for Narrandera’s Golf Club and upgrades to public amenities across Cowra, just to name a few,” Ms Cooke said.

“We have never seen investment in to our communities like this and I urge all community groups to get their applications in.” “The SCCF is all about enhancing our communities and investing in the programs and infrastructure that make them great places to live. I am so pleased Round 4 is now open.”

Ms Cooke said the focus on women’s sporting facilities would help encourage women’s participation in local sport.

“This is a chance of many of our great clubs and sporting facilities to improve women’s amenities, helping to level the playing field for women and girls across the Cootamundra electorate,” Ms Cooke said.

“This work should remove the barrier for women and girls playing and umpiring sport, ensuring they have purpose-built facilities.”

The Stronger Country Communities fund is part of the NSW Government’s $2 billion Regional Growth Fund. Applications for Round Four open 1 May 2021 and close on 25 June 2021. For more information, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/SCCF

Waste Disposal Vouchers

New tip vouchers will soon be arriving in your mailboxes, please keep an eye out for them and do not throw in the bin. Lost or discarded vouchers WILL NOT be replaced.

Each voucher is uniquely coded and must be presented to the Council waste facilities operational staff at the time of disposal.

Vouchers MUST be used by 30 June 2021 (no extensions will be permitted).

Adoption of JSC Development Control Plan 2021

At the 16 February 2021 Council meeting it was resolved to place the Draft Junee Development Control Plan (DCP) 2021 on public exhibition for comment and feedback. The required period of public exhibition took place, and two submissions were received regarding various aspects and content of the DCP. These submissions were considered, and amendments made from feedback received together with a further internal review by Council staff.

Council adopted the Final Draft Junee DCP 2021 at it's meeting held on 20 April 2021.

The Junee Shire Council 2021 Development Control Plan 2021 can be found here.

Documents on Public Exhibition

Planning Proposal

Junee Shire Council has on public exhibition a planning proposal that seeks the removal of references to 'existing holdings' under Clause 4.2A of the Junee LEP 2021.

The intention of this removal is to reduce unplanned rural development and to facilitate more certainty around where dwellings can and cannot be built. A sunset clause will be inserted into Clause 4.2A of the LEP providing a period of 12 months for landowners whose lands may be identified as existing holdings to seek a formal development consent for a dwelling on land that is reliant on this provision. At the end of the 12 months, all reference to existing holdings will be removed from this clause and the existing holding status of any land will not be able to be relied on for the purpose of a development consent for a dwelling.

Submissions regarding the Planning Proposal may be submitted via the link below, or in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Junee Shire Council, PO Box 93, JUNEE NSW 2663. Alternatively, submissions can be email to jsc@junee.nsw.gov.au.

The planning proposal is now on exhibition at the following link until 20 May 2021.
NSW Planning Portal Documents on Exhibition

Old Junee Village Improvement Plan

Council is in the process of preparing village plans as part of a wider approach to facilitate improvements with mutual benefit.

Engagement has commenced with the Old Junee Community and a Draft Old Junee Village Improvement Plan has been developed for community comment.

Submissions will be received until Thursday, 27 May 2021 and may be submitted via the link below, or in writing and addressed to the General Manager, Junee Shire Council, PO Box 93, JUNEE NSW 2663. Alternatively, submissions can be email to jsc@junee.nsw.gov.au.

Download: Draft Old Junee Village Improvement Plan

Get Ready for Summer 2020

Aussie summers are iconic. They can also be tragic.

Each year, communities across NSW experience bush fires, home fires, floods, storms, heatwaves, power outages and other emergencies.

It’s important to be aware of and prepared for seasonal hazards, whether you’re at home, at work or away on holidays.

Get Ready for summer now in five simple steps:

1. Know your risk - think about the area you’re in and the types of disasters that could affect you;
2. Plan now for what you will do - sit down and talk with your family and plan for what you will do if a disaster affects your area;
3. Get your home ready - prepare your home by doing general home maintenance and checking your insurance coverage;
4. Be aware - find out how to prepare, what to do if there is a disaster in your area and connect with NSW emergency services to stay informed;
5. Look out for each other - share information with your family, friends, neighbours and those who may need assistance.

Find out more: https://resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html

Have fun and stay safe.

Drought Community Support Initiative

The St Vincent de Paul Society is working with the Salvation Army to deliver the Australian Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI) - Round 2 for eligible drought affected households.

Up to $3,000 per household is available to farmers, farm workers or farm suppliers/contractors who are struggling financially because of the drought. You must be over 18 years of age to apply, be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident, and live or work in an eligible Local Government Area.

Eligible households can apply for assistance by applying online at www.vinnies.org.au/droughthelp or by calling 1300 846 643.

Please note that only one DCSI payment, per round, per household, is eligible under the Initiative. Payments can cover expenses including groceries, vehicle maintenance, energy & utility bills, health & medical expenses.