Long Term Financial Plan, Draft Delivery Program 2012-2017 and Draft Operational Plan 2012-2013

In accordance with the recommendations from Cowra Shire Council's meeting on 16 May 2012, the Cowra Shire Council Draft Long Term Financial Plan, Draft Delivery Program 2012-2017 and Draft Operational Plan 2012-2013 are on public exhibition in the foyer of Cowra Shire Council, 116 Kendal Street Cowra, during ordinary office hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, at Cowra Library, and on Council’s website at www.cowraregion.com.au for a period of 28 days from Friday 18 May 2012 to Friday 15 June 2012.

All submissions regarding this plan must be made in writing to the General Manager, Cowra Shire Council, Private Bag 342, COWRA 2794 by 4pm 15 June 2012.

Big day for recycled art

The big day is finally here. The presentation of prizes for the second RAFCA (Recycled Art for Cowra competition) will be held at the Aquatic Centre on Saturday, 19 May. The exhibition runs from 10–2pm on Friday and Saturday with entry by gold coin donation which includes voting for sculptures in the “People’s Choice Award”.

The event on Saturday also includes entertainment from the Cowra Town Band, exciting stalls, and the announcement of winners. Categories include pre-school, through all school divisions to an Open category. Prize money ranges from $100–5000 with the winners announced at 1pm.

Road Closure Notification

Council advises that the low level bridge will be temporarily closed to traffic on Monday 28 May from 9–11am. The closure will include Low Level Bridge Road from the Redfern Street intersection to the Lachlan Street intersection to accommodate the National “Sorry Day” March.

The March will proceed from the eastern side of the low-level bridge at 10am and continue to the western side of the bridge for the official ceremony. Residents are invited to participate in the March as a way of showing their commitment towards reconciliation.

Walli Road Closure

Council has programmed the replacement of a box culvert on Walli Road, approximately 150m from the intersection with The Mid-Western Highway. The work is planned for the week commencing 21 May with the road closed to all traffic to undertake this work. Weather permitting, the project is expected to take about two weeks to complete. Council apologises for any inconvenience that these necessary road works may cause local residents. For any queries, contact Council’s Infrastructure and Operations Department on 6340 2070.

Council, as contractor to the Roads and Maritime Services, will also use this time to undertake the widening of the Mid-Western Highway at Walli Road. Residents are again advised that there may be minor disruptions to

traffic during this time.

Sewer inspections

Contractors for Council, Interflow, will be carrying out closed-circuit television inspections of Council’s sewerage system in the next fortnight as part of Council’s asset management program. A representative from Interflow or Council will contact residents if access to their property is required. For any queries, contact Council’s Infrastructure and Operations Department on 6340 2070.

Public Exhibition – Draft Concept Options for Cowra Water Reuse Study

The Cowra Water Reuse Study presents and evaluates three new concept designs for the reuse of treated wastewater from the Cowra Waste Water Treatment Facility on North Logan Road and stormwater generated from some areas of Cowra. A draft Concept Options Report of the Cowra Water Reuse Study is now on public exhibition until Thursday 24 May 2012.

Copies can be downloaded from Council’s website or viewed at Cowra Council’s Customer Service Centre at 116 Kendal Street. The exhibition documentation can also be browsed at the Cowra Library (loan copies are available), Gooloogong Handy Mart and the Woodstock Post Office.

All members of the public are encouraged to make comment on these draft documents. Submissions must be made in writing to the General Manager, Cowra Council, Private Bag 342, Cowra 2794 by 4pm 24 May 2012.

Public Exhibition – Draft Asset Management Policy and Strategy

Developed as part of the Division of Local Government Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements, Cowra Council’s Draft Asset Management Policy and Draft Asset Management Strategy is now on public exhibition until Tuesday 22 May 2012.

Copies can be downloaded from Council’s website or viewed at Cowra Council’s Customer Service Centre at 116 Kendal Street. The exhibition documentation can also be browsed at the Cowra Library (loan copies are available), Gooloogong Handy Mart and the Woodstock Post Office.

All members of the public are encouraged to make comment on these draft documents. Submissions must be made in writing to the General Manager, Cowra Council, Private Bag 342, Cowra 2794 by 4pm 22 May 2012.

Cowra Regional Art Gallery News

Now on at the Gallery is the exciting and entertaining Calleen Art Award and Central West Regional Artists exhibition. The awards aim to foster and encourage originality, creativity, and excellence in the visual arts. This year, 60 finalists were selected for exhibition out of 228 entries from across Australia. The winner of the 2012 Calleen Art Award (acquisitive) worth $16,000 is Canberra-based artist GW Bot with the winner of the 2012 Central West Regional Artists Award (non-acquisitive) worth $2000 is Genevieve Carroll from Hill End. Gallery hours are from Tuesday–Saturday from 10–4pm and Sunday 2–4pm. Admission is free. For more information, call 6340 2190.