Heavy Vehicle Bypass

The first opportunity for a public consultation on the proposed Heavy Vehicle Bypass for Cowra will be held at 59 Kendal St (the corner of Kendal and Macquarie Sts) from 4–7pm on Monday, 27 August.
The consultation is to allow the opportunity for the identification of issues, to provide input, and to gather information for the GHD Consultants study into the early stage of the development of proposals for the Heavy Vehicle Bypass.
All members of the public are invited to attend.

Safe Seniors Project

Phase Two of the Safe Seniors project is currently open for applicants. Residents have until 31 Friday August to apply for Phase Two of the funding; which will be the final phase. Application forms are available from Cowra Council and can also be downloaded at: www.cowraregion.com.au.

For more information on ‘Safe Seniors’, contact Project Officer Lil Wilson on 0477 081 424.

2012 Local Government Elections — 8 September 2012

Pre-poll voting will be available in Council’s Public Meeting Room from Monday 27 August to Friday 7 September 2012.

For further information on the 2012 Local Government Elections please call the Electoral Commission Hotline on 1300 135 736.

PG Aviation

Cowra Council gives notice of its intention to provide financial assistance of approximately $15,000 on a dollar-for-dollar basis to enable PG Aviation at Cowra Airport to engage a professional firm to investigate its business expansion options. Written submissions on this proposal may be made to Cowra Council General Manager Paul Devery by Friday, 24 August at Cowra Shire Council, Private Bag 342, Cowra 2794 or by email: council@cowra.nsw.gov.au

For more enquiries, contact Cowra Council General Manager, Paul Devery on 6340 2013.

“No Stopping” in Railway

Lane

Motorists using Railway Lane and Brisbane Street are reminded of important changes to local road conditions.

Due to demolition and construction works being carried out at the old Ellis building opposite the Motor Registry in Railway Lane, parking arrangements have been temporarily changed from hourly (1P) parking to "No Stopping".

Motorists are not permitted to stop or park for any amount of time in the sign-posted ‘No Stopping’ areas. The “No Stopping” arrangements apply at all times.

While some motorists are under the misapprehension that the conditions only apply during business and construction hours; the “No Stopping” signs are 24-hours, seven days a week.

Council has received a number of complaints about motorists parking and dropping-off passengers in the “No Stopping” area and the parking rules will be closely monitored by Council and enforced. Pedestrians however will still have access at this juncture and the Bus Zone in Railway Lane will remain in operation.

Cowra Regional Art Gallery — News

Now on — NEW DIRECTIONS: Sydney Printmakers an exciting exhibition of high-quality fine art, limited edition prints by some Australia’s leading artist printmakers. The exhibition includes various printmaking techniques including etching, lino and woodblock printing and lithographs as well as computer generated images and ‘hybrid prints’ in which several techniques are combined. Exhibition closes Sunday 26 August. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 2pm to 4pm. Admission is free.

Coming up — The ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2012 –NSW Touring Exhibition 1 September to 14 October — Opening night Friday 31 August, 6pm. Guest speakers Anne Flanagan Deputy Director, Art Gallery NSW and Tim Storrier winner 2012 Archibald Prize. Tickets are $15 including wine and food and lucky door prizes.