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Council Notices

Vandalism

Richmond Valley Council is experiencing vandalism/breaking and entering to the buildings and properties under its control. The cost to the community for equipment replacement, cleaning and repairs has risen dramatically in recent years.

The community can assist Council in preventing these crimes by reporting all incidents to the Police.

If you see a crime being committed with suspects on the site please contact the Police on 000.

If the crime has been committed and the suspect has left the site please contact the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.

Richmond Valley Council has introduced a Reward Scheme and will offer a reward of up $2000 for information leading to criminal proceedings for an offence committed on Council property.

Ranger / Environmental Health - After Hours Contact

If you require after hours response from either the Ranger or the Environmental Health Officer contact can be made through Council's after hours answering service by phoning 6660 0300.

Richmond-Upper Clarence Regional Library

Please click here to go directly to the Library’s section on this website. If you require more information please call our staff on 6662 6160.

Garbage Depots - Hours of Operation

Council wishes to advise that the hours of operation of Council Garbage Depots are as follows:

Casino

Monday to Sunday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Bora Ridge - Coraki

Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Wednesday and Thursday 12.30pm to 4.30pm

Evans Head

Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Friday 8.30pm to 4.30pm

Rappville

Sunday 12.00pm to 4.30pm

Please Note: All garbage depots are closed Anzac Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.

Landfill Fees for all Richmond Valley Council Landfills

Please click here for all current Landfill Fees and Charges.

Casino Visitor Information Centre

Residents, visitors and tourist operators are reminded that information in respect of Richmond Valley is available seven (7) days a week - 9am to 4pm, from the Casino Visitor Information Centre, 86 Centre Street (beside the Casino town pool) or by phoning (02) 6662 3566.

You can also log on to: www.visitrichmondvalley.com.au for a comprehensive tourism website devoted to the many attractions, services, facilities and events around the whole Richmond Valley region. You’ll be surprised at what you discover!

Fire Control

Residents are reminded of their responsibility to obtain a permit from the Officer in Charge prior to the lighting of fires of any type (except constructed wood or gas barbecues) during the period 1 September to 31 March of each year, unless otherwise varied,  from the following Fire Stations:-

  • Casino Fire Station – Ph: (02) 6662 6051
  • Coraki Fire Station – Ph: (02) 6683 2223
  • Evans Head – Ph: (02) 6682 4400

Other villages and rural areas, please contact the Rural Fire Brigade – Ph: (02) 6663 7211

Street Stalls and other Fundraising Activities

Applications are invited from Organisations wishing to hold street stalls in Casino, Coraki, Evans Head, Woodburn and Broadwater. Applications should be submitted in writing with a copy of your current Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance to Council as soon as possible.

Further details can be obtained by contacting Denise Summers on (02) 6660 0300.

Disabled Parking in Casino CBD

Disabled parking spaces (bays) in the Casino CBD are located at the following points:

  • 1 in Graham Place, outside the Casino Library
  • 3 in Aldi Supermarket’s car park
  • 4 in Casino Plaza Shopping Centre car park
  • 4 in Casino RSM Shopping Centre
  • 2 in Walker Street (in front of Crazy Clark's) 
  • 1 in Barker Street near the pedestrian crossing (opposite Casino Post Office)
  • 3 in the El Grondo Car Park

Use of the bays is restricted to people with a disabled sticker issued by the Roads and Maritime Services (formerly known as the Roads and Traffic Authority).