Archives: 2007 August

August 15, 2007: Bega Valley Shire Council is refining its carparking contribution policy as it prepares for greater growth across the shire.
Under the proposed changes, carparking contributions will rise significantly in Merimbula and Bega as Council prepares future plans to accommodate an expected increase in parking needs.
Acting Environment, Planning and Development Director Tony McDermott […]

from the mayor’s desk with tony allen
August 14, 2007:
The Mumbulla Foundation has been a revelation in our region for its approach to securing much needed funding for charity and community organisations, and now the organisation is taking the next step to secure that much needed funding into the long term.
It has introduced pre-tax payroll giving, […]

From the Mayor’s Desk with Tony Allen
August 14, 2007:
There have been positive comments from residents in the Wallaga Lake area concerning the Bega Valley Sewerage Project.
The Deputy Mayor Janette Neilson accompanied me on inspection of the works and we were pleased to hear the positive approach by residents to the overall program and the professionalism […]

From the Mayor’s Desk with Tony Allen
August 14, 2007:
While we do face plenty of debate about development in our shire, one thing is for certain, the quality of new houses are up there with the best.
This was highlighted at the recent Housing Industry Association South Coast Housing Awards where Merimbula builder Tony Gordon won the […]

From the Mayor’s Desk with Tony Allen
August 14, 2007: There is an outstanding opportunity to recognise many of the volunteers in our community at a state level.
The Council is supporting the inaugural NSW Volunteer of the Year Award.
These awards are conducted on a regional basis, with ceremonies taking place in October. Those successful there will […]

Thursday, 9 August 2007
Firefighters from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be put through their paces next week when they undergo a challenging fitness assessment near Lucas Heights.
As part of the annual fire accreditation process, around 35 staff will complete a circuit of up to five kilometres in a strict 45 minute time […]

August 13, 2007: Bega Valley Shire Council outdoor staff are expected to take up to a week to clear fallen trees after Friday night’s wild weather.
Council’s emergency call centre received a dozen calls on Friday night as the wind front swept across the shire.
Council’s Engineering Director Doug Mein said town teams in Merimbula, Eden and […]

August 13, 2007: Bega Valley Shire Council has placed a five tonne load limit on Pretty Point Bridge on New Buildings Road, near Wyndham.
Council is carrying out urgent maintenance works on the bridge, and the limit will apply until further notice.
Council has placed a number of signs warning motorists of the works. Council apologises for […]

August 13, 2007: An imaginary trip to Antarctica, an opportunity to explore the infinite distances between human relationships and the closeness of physical presence and exploring the dynamics of communication are all part of a dynamic exhibition planned for the Bega Regional Gallery.
Proximity, created by Caroline Huf, Blaide Lallemand and Ellis Hutch will combine the […]

Priority
NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for Damaging Winds
For people in the
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, ACT, Alpine areas of the South West Slopes, and higher parts of the South Coast and Illawarra districts.

Issued at 4:00 pm on Friday 10 August 2007
Synoptic Situation: 3:00 pm EST Friday
A high pressure ridge extends over northern NSW, while a deep low is […]