Acting Mayor's Column On behalf of Council I wish to take the opportunity to wish all a wonderful over the Easter long weekend. It's a great time to spend with family and friends whilst enjoying what Oberon has to offer During April the magnificent Field to Forest experiences commence throughout our Local Government Area. In record time, the Producers Table Performance Dinner at Malachi Gilmore Hat has sold out. If you have missed out on tickets to the producers table how about an aftemoon savouring the delights of a true grazing board while sipping on a welcome true champagne cocktail. At this event you can leam about how RedGround Australis grow their truffes and then indulge in true pizza slices. Unwind and enjoy live music provided by the amazing Chris Bettison playing live looping acoustic tunes setting the mood for a laid-back attemoon. A curated selection of beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase on the day. Tickets - www.redground.com.au Our Forest Talk is also enjoying bookings and we invite you to come along and leam about the art of cool climate beekeeping with James Griffith, all things State Forest with Nikki Bennetts and truffes and the Oberon Museum hatory with Col Roberts. An informative and interesting afternoon Tickets $10pp https://events.humantix.com/forest-talk includes entry to Oberon District Museum before the talk and shments. Should you seek additional information please contact the links or the Oberon Visitors Information Centr Council has been advised by Transport for NSW (TINSW) that works on the upgrade to Jean Cave Road at Hampton will continue up until 5pm 28 March and recommence on 7am Wednesday 3 Apr This work will cease over the Easter break allowing for traffic to use Jenolan Caves Road across the Easter long weekend. Whilst the works are inconvenient for tourists within our area it is critical for the longevity of the road that this work is prod In an exciting addition to the Oberon Council staff our new Technical Services Director will commence with us on 2 April. De Comelia Wiebels has been appointed and brings with her over a decade of engineering expertise, including 12 years at Warumbungle Shire Council and time at Port Macquarie Hastings Council Finally, it is clear to me that the changing weather patterns are drawing nearer with the first sign of frosts being seen this week. With that in mind it is important to advise that residents on town water supply are encouraged to check their water pipes regularly to ensure there are no leaks in their system. A number of residents have only been made aware they have a leak in their home plumbing system after they have received an excessive water consumption bill in order to avoid this, residents are urged to check their own water meter readings occasionally to monitor their water usage. Residents are responsible for all pipes past the water meter It is very important that you check your water usage regularly, as a water leak can remain undetected for several months and the water cost can be substantial if undetected To determine whether there may be a leak in your home system, please follow these steps: Take a meter reading including the small numbers at the end of the meter after the last person has used any water in the evening la photo works Take a further reading on the following moming before any water is used If no one has used any water overnight the readings should not have changed. If there is a difference you know there is a leak You will need to consult with a licenced plumber there has been absolutely no water usage might (showers, toilets, washing machine, etc) and a difference in the numbers is found. An ideal time to check your meter is overnight or when you will be away from the property for several hours. Andrew McKibbin Acting Mayor Easter Waste Depot Closure OBERON OBERON MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE OBERON COUNCIL Public Exhibition - Related Parties Disclosures Policy 2220 Review At the 19 March 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, Oberon Council resolved to place- Revised Related Parties Disclosures Policy 2220 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 18 April 2024, and submissions be invited to Council during this period. The revised policy is available for viewing during business hours at Oberon Council Administration Centre, as well as Council's website: www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Anyone wishing to make a submission may do so in writing to the General Manager, Oberon Council, PO Box 84 OBERON, NSW, 2787 or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au. Submissions must be received by 4.00pm on Thursday 18 April 2024. Public Exhibition - Draft Social Media Policy 2130 DRAFT SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY 2130 At the 20 February 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting. Oberon Council resolved to place- Draft Social Media Policy 2130 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days: Friday 8th March to Friday 5th April 2024, and submissions be invited to Council during that period. The draft policy is available for viewing during business hours at Oberon Council Administration, as well as Council's website: www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager Oberon Council, PO Box 84 OBERON, NSW 2787, or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au. Submissions must be received by 4.00pm Thursday 4 April 2024. Tender TENDER (T2024/2)-PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC LAND USE STRATEGY FOR THE OBERON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OBERON NSW Oberon Council is seeking tenders, including a fee proposal from suitably qualified and experienced consultants, to prepare a Comprehensive Land Use Strategy (CLUS) for the Oberon Local Government Area. Consultants will be expected to have experience in the preparation of Comprehensive Strategic Land Use Plans, a detailed knowledge of Strategic Planning processes and framework and have sound understanding of rural and regional strategic planning issues. Applicants will be required to be registered on the E-tendering Portal www.eprocure.com.au to download the tender documents. All electronic tenders must be submitted in the format specified in the tender document. Failure to do so will result in the tender not being considered by Council The closing time and date for submissions is: 12.00 pm, Friday, 5 April 2024. Please note that lobbying or liaison with Councillors and or staff prior to the consideration of a Tender by Council may lead to the rejection of the Tender Public Exhibition - Sponsorship Request Oberon Can Assist Charity Golf Day At the 19 March 2024 Ordinary Meeting. Oberon Council resolved to provide $2,000 in sponsorship to support the Can Assist Oberon Charity Golf Day. This sponsorship will be funded from the Section 356 donation allocations for the 2023/2024 Financial Year In accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Oberon Council's Financial Assistance Policy, this funding allocation is on public exhibition for a period of 28 during this period WASTE days: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 18 April 2004 and submissions to Council are invited DEPOT EASTER CLOSURE Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024 The Waste Depot will resume normal operations on Tuesday April 2nd, 2024. For further information, please contact Councils Technical Services Department on (02) 6329 8100 Oberon Council Administration Centre 137-139 Oberon Street, Oberon Ph: 6329 8100 Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm Oberon Council Library Corner of Dart and Fleming Street, Oberon Ph: 6329 8220 Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm Sat 9.00am- 1.00pm Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager. Oberon Council, PO Box 84 OBERON NSW 2787, or by emailing council@oberon.nsw.gov.au Submissions must be submitted by 4.00pm Thursday 18 April 2024 Public Exhibition - Section 356 Late Application Council at its 20 February 2024 Ordinary Meeting received a request for support for wote applications for funding under the 2023/24 Section 356 unallocated funding Council resolved to place the following requests on public exhibition for 28 days: Oberon Garden Club are seeking funding of $836.00 to support the purchase of three vinyl banners signs to assist with promotion of the Open Garden Event. This request was supported by Council. The Lifechurch Oberon requested $500 in kind support for the relief of tip fees to assist in ongoing operations of the OpShop and food bank services. Council resolved to support tip vouchers to the value of $500.00. The requests are on public exhibition Friday 8th March to Friday 5th April 2024 and submissions are invited during this period. Anyone wishing to make a written submission may do so to the General Manger, Oberon Council, PO Box 84, Oberon NSW 2787 or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au. Service NSW 137-139 Oberon Street, Oberon Ph: 13 77 88 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4pm Oberon Waste Facility Lowes Mount Road, Oberon Ph: 6329 8100 Mon-Fri 8.00am - 11.00am & 3.00pm - 5.00pm Sat-Sun 1.00pm - 5.00pm Oberon Visitor Information Centre Comer of Ross Street and Edith Road, Oberon Ph: 6329 8210 Mon-Sun 9.30am-5pm Burraga Waste Facility, Arkstone Road, Burraga Every second Sunday 10.00pm-12.00pm Black Springs Waste Facility, Dog Rocks Road, Black Springs, Every second Sunday 12.30pm-2.30pm Please refer to the Council website for opening dates Please visit our website www.oberon.nsw.gov.au or like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/oberoncouncil to stay updated on News, Events and Road Conditions Acting Mayor's Column On behalf of Council I wish to take the opportunity to wish all a wonderful over the Easter long weekend . It's a great time to spend with family and friends whilst enjoying what Oberon has to offer During April the magnificent Field to Forest experiences commence throughout our Local Government Area . In record time , the Producers Table Performance Dinner at Malachi Gilmore Hat has sold out . If you have missed out on tickets to the producers table how about an aftemoon savouring the delights of a true grazing board while sipping on a welcome true champagne cocktail . At this event you can leam about how RedGround Australis grow their truffes and then indulge in true pizza slices . Unwind and enjoy live music provided by the amazing Chris Bettison playing live looping acoustic tunes setting the mood for a laid - back attemoon . A curated selection of beer , wine and soft drinks available for purchase on the day . Tickets - www.redground.com.au Our Forest Talk is also enjoying bookings and we invite you to come along and leam about the art of cool climate beekeeping with James Griffith , all things State Forest with Nikki Bennetts and truffes and the Oberon Museum hatory with Col Roberts . An informative and interesting afternoon Tickets $ 10pp https://events.humantix.com/forest-talk includes entry to Oberon District Museum before the talk and shments . Should you seek additional information please contact the links or the Oberon Visitors Information Centr Council has been advised by Transport for NSW ( TINSW ) that works on the upgrade to Jean Cave Road at Hampton will continue up until 5pm 28 March and recommence on 7am Wednesday 3 Apr This work will cease over the Easter break allowing for traffic to use Jenolan Caves Road across the Easter long weekend . Whilst the works are inconvenient for tourists within our area it is critical for the longevity of the road that this work is prod In an exciting addition to the Oberon Council staff our new Technical Services Director will commence with us on 2 April . De Comelia Wiebels has been appointed and brings with her over a decade of engineering expertise , including 12 years at Warumbungle Shire Council and time at Port Macquarie Hastings Council Finally , it is clear to me that the changing weather patterns are drawing nearer with the first sign of frosts being seen this week . With that in mind it is important to advise that residents on town water supply are encouraged to check their water pipes regularly to ensure there are no leaks in their system . A number of residents have only been made aware they have a leak in their home plumbing system after they have received an excessive water consumption bill in order to avoid this , residents are urged to check their own water meter readings occasionally to monitor their water usage . Residents are responsible for all pipes past the water meter It is very important that you check your water usage regularly , as a water leak can remain undetected for several months and the water cost can be substantial if undetected To determine whether there may be a leak in your home system , please follow these steps : Take a meter reading including the small numbers at the end of the meter after the last person has used any water in the evening la photo works Take a further reading on the following moming before any water is used If no one has used any water overnight the readings should not have changed . If there is a difference you know there is a leak You will need to consult with a licenced plumber there has been absolutely no water usage might ( showers , toilets , washing machine , etc ) and a difference in the numbers is found . An ideal time to check your meter is overnight or when you will be away from the property for several hours . Andrew McKibbin Acting Mayor Easter Waste Depot Closure OBERON OBERON MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE OBERON COUNCIL Public Exhibition - Related Parties Disclosures Policy 2220 Review At the 19 March 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting , Oberon Council resolved to place- Revised Related Parties Disclosures Policy 2220 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days : Thursday 21 March to Thursday 18 April 2024 , and submissions be invited to Council during this period . The revised policy is available for viewing during business hours at Oberon Council Administration Centre , as well as Council's website : www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Anyone wishing to make a submission may do so in writing to the General Manager , Oberon Council , PO Box 84 OBERON , NSW , 2787 or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au . Submissions must be received by 4.00pm on Thursday 18 April 2024 . Public Exhibition - Draft Social Media Policy 2130 DRAFT SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY 2130 At the 20 February 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting . Oberon Council resolved to place- Draft Social Media Policy 2130 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days : Friday 8th March to Friday 5th April 2024 , and submissions be invited to Council during that period . The draft policy is available for viewing during business hours at Oberon Council Administration , as well as Council's website : www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager Oberon Council , PO Box 84 OBERON , NSW 2787 , or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au . Submissions must be received by 4.00pm Thursday 4 April 2024 . Tender TENDER ( T2024 / 2 ) -PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC LAND USE STRATEGY FOR THE OBERON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA , OBERON NSW Oberon Council is seeking tenders , including a fee proposal from suitably qualified and experienced consultants , to prepare a Comprehensive Land Use Strategy ( CLUS ) for the Oberon Local Government Area . Consultants will be expected to have experience in the preparation of Comprehensive Strategic Land Use Plans , a detailed knowledge of Strategic Planning processes and framework and have sound understanding of rural and regional strategic planning issues . Applicants will be required to be registered on the E - tendering Portal www.eprocure.com.au to download the tender documents . All electronic tenders must be submitted in the format specified in the tender document . Failure to do so will result in the tender not being considered by Council The closing time and date for submissions is : 12.00 pm , Friday , 5 April 2024 . Please note that lobbying or liaison with Councillors and or staff prior to the consideration of a Tender by Council may lead to the rejection of the Tender Public Exhibition - Sponsorship Request Oberon Can Assist Charity Golf Day At the 19 March 2024 Ordinary Meeting . Oberon Council resolved to provide $ 2,000 in sponsorship to support the Can Assist Oberon Charity Golf Day . This sponsorship will be funded from the Section 356 donation allocations for the 2023/2024 Financial Year In accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Oberon Council's Financial Assistance Policy , this funding allocation is on public exhibition for a period of 28 during this period WASTE days : Thursday 21 March to Thursday 18 April 2004 and submissions to Council are invited DEPOT EASTER CLOSURE Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024 The Waste Depot will resume normal operations on Tuesday April 2nd , 2024 . For further information , please contact Councils Technical Services Department on ( 02 ) 6329 8100 Oberon Council Administration Centre 137-139 Oberon Street , Oberon Ph : 6329 8100 Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm Oberon Council Library Corner of Dart and Fleming Street , Oberon Ph : 6329 8220 Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm Sat 9.00am- 1.00pm Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager . Oberon Council , PO Box 84 OBERON NSW 2787 , or by emailing council@oberon.nsw.gov.au Submissions must be submitted by 4.00pm Thursday 18 April 2024 Public Exhibition - Section 356 Late Application Council at its 20 February 2024 Ordinary Meeting received a request for support for wote applications for funding under the 2023/24 Section 356 unallocated funding Council resolved to place the following requests on public exhibition for 28 days : Oberon Garden Club are seeking funding of $ 836.00 to support the purchase of three vinyl banners signs to assist with promotion of the Open Garden Event . This request was supported by Council . The Lifechurch Oberon requested $ 500 in kind support for the relief of tip fees to assist in ongoing operations of the OpShop and food bank services . Council resolved to support tip vouchers to the value of $ 500.00 . The requests are on public exhibition Friday 8th March to Friday 5th April 2024 and submissions are invited during this period . Anyone wishing to make a written submission may do so to the General Manger , Oberon Council , PO Box 84 , Oberon NSW 2787 or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au . Service NSW 137-139 Oberon Street , Oberon Ph : 13 77 88 Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4pm Oberon Waste Facility Lowes Mount Road , Oberon Ph : 6329 8100 Mon - Fri 8.00am - 11.00am & 3.00pm - 5.00pm Sat - Sun 1.00pm - 5.00pm Oberon Visitor Information Centre Comer of Ross Street and Edith Road , Oberon Ph : 6329 8210 Mon - Sun 9.30am - 5pm Burraga Waste Facility , Arkstone Road , Burraga Every second Sunday 10.00pm - 12.00pm Black Springs Waste Facility , Dog Rocks Road , Black Springs , Every second Sunday 12.30pm - 2.30pm Please refer to the Council website for opening dates Please visit our website www.oberon.nsw.gov.au or like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/oberoncouncil to stay updated on News , Events and Road Conditions