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Feb

11

2025

Community Facilities in Glen Innes Set for Major Upgrades

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Life Choices, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council has commenced work on the Community Services Social Infrastructure Upgrades project, supported by a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The initiative aims to enhance community facilities that cater to families and individuals across the region. The funding will facilitate two key improvements: The installation of a shade sail at Council’s Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care facility. This addition will provide all-weather protection for those attending playgroups, parenting classes, OOSH Care, and Vacation Care. The creation of a Sensory Garden at Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS), designed to offer a…

Feb

07

2025

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 21st February 2025

CouncilCouncil Works Schedule, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 21 February 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport and Ten Mile Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Glen Elgin Road, Oakey Road and Leamons Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the urban heavy patching reseal program. Any reports of road conditions or…

Jan

29

2025

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 7th February 2025

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 7 February 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Maybole Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Ten Mile Road (Morven end) and Glen Elgin Road; The Bridge Team are working on Coxs Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various…

Jan

17

2025

By Marlene Lewis

Glen Innes Severn Council Moves Forward with FOGO Collection Service

Council, Local NewsFOGO, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council plans to introduce a food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection service. This initiative aligns with the NSW Government's objectives to reduce organic waste sent to landfill by 50% and achieve net-zero emissions from landfill organics by 2030. In April 2024, Glen Innes Severn Council received $145,500 through the NSW Government’s FOGO grants program. This funding will assist the Council in implementing the FOGO service which will be part of its broader long-term Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy. This year, the Council will undertake a study to explore waste and resource recovery options. Mayor Margot Davis…

Jan

16

2025

By Newsroom

Blue-Green Algae Alert Issued for Beardy Waters

Council, Local NewsBeardy Waters, Glen Innes Severn Council, Water NSW

Water NSW has issued a red alert warning for blue-green algae in Beardy Waters and Beardy Waters Weir. This naturally occurring seasonal issue affects untreated water and has implications for recreational use and livestock. The red alert warning advises against consuming untreated water from the affected areas, as boiling does not remove algae toxins. Recreational activities such as swimming, canoeing, and fishing should also be avoided until the alert is lifted. Council and Water NSW are actively monitoring the situation and working to address the issue. Glen Innes Severn Council has reassured the community that treated water from the Beardy…

Jan

15

2025

By Newsroom

ANZAC Park Playground Set for Major Upgrade

Council, Local NewsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Stronger Country Communities Fund

Glen Innes Severn Council has announced significant progress in the upgrade of the ANZAC Park Playground, with an additional $600,000 in funding approved under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program. This funding complements the $500,000 secured in 2022 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5, alongside $100,000 committed by the Council, bringing the total project investment to $1.2 million. The existing playground at ANZAC Park is set for a much-needed transformation, addressing the increasing demand for modern, accessible, and inclusive recreational facilities. In September 2022, the Council received a letter on behalf of local…

Jan

09

2025

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 24th January 2025

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Emmaville, Glen Innes Airport, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 24 January 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, West Furracabad Road, Furracabad Road, Wellington Vale Road, Waterloo Road and Emmaville Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Bezzants Road, Coxs Road, Spirabo Road, Shaws Road and Ten Mile Road (Morven end); The Bridge Team are working on Coxs Road;…

Dec

20

2024

By Newsroom

Wentworth Street Bridge Replacement Project Completed

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

The replacement of the Wentworth Street Bridge, a key crossing over Rocky Ponds Creek, has been successfully completed after nine months of construction and final landscaping work. The project, funded through the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges program, involved replacing the ageing timber bridge with a modern concrete structure designed to enhance safety and improve traffic flow for residents and visitors. The new bridge features a higher and wider design, offering better clearance and capacity. These improvements address long-standing safety concerns and enable smoother traffic movement. The $1.068 million project was delivered under budget by Glen Innes Severn Council’s Works…

Dec

13

2024

By David Lewis

Council To Convene Community Safety Roundtable

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Business Chamber, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

The Glen Innes Severn Council has announced plans to host a roundtable meeting to discuss strategies for improving public safety. The meeting will bring together key stakeholders, including the Glen Innes Business Chamber, sponsors of a recent petition from the business community, and local police representatives. Mayor Cr Margot Davis highlighted the collaborative nature of the meeting, saying, “The meeting will provide an opportunity for these stakeholders to collaboratively identify practical measures to ensure public safety and address the impacts of unacceptable behaviour on local businesses and residents.” Cr Davis also emphasised the relatively low crime levels in the region…

Dec

12

2024

By Newsroom

Council Works Program: Period Ending Friday 20th December

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Emmaville, Glen Innes Airport, Glen Innes Severn Council, Red Range, Torrington

The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 20 December 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road and Red Range Road • General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Wellington Vale Road • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Glen Innes Airport • Maintenance grading is scheduled for Bazzants Road, Carrot Farm Road, Ten Mile Road (Northern section), Donnelly Road, Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Eimers Road and Shannon Vale Road • The Bridge Team is working on Subset Road • The…