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Council Notices
Suspension of Alcohol Free ZonePlease be advised that Richmond Valley Council has resolved to suspend the Alcohol Free Zone in Barker Street Casino between the numbers of 117 and 125 inclusive between For more information about Beef Week Street Closures, visit the Roadworks and Closures page. For more information about Beef Week events and activities, visit the Beef Week page.
Rehabilitation of Council's Sewer SystemKembla WaterTech Pty. Ltd. have been engaged by Richmond Valley and Ballina Shire Council's to undertake sewer rehabilitation works in each of the respective local government areas. The activities associated with these works may include:
This work will be carried out over a period of 3 months for the Richmond Valley Council area, and may involve several visits to properties that contain maintenance holes. The rehabilitation program is designed to improve the performance of the sewerage system and minimise impacts on Richmond Valley Council customers. Your co-operation during this work is appreciated. Affected residents will be notified by way of letter at least 48 hours prior to these works being undertaken in their area. Kembla Watertech Pty. Ltd. representatives will have photo I.D's so that they can be clearly identified. Should you have any queries in relation to these works please contact Council's Water Sewer Section on (02) 6660 0240.
VandalismRichmond 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. Ranger / Environmental Health - After Hours ContactIf 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 (02) 6660 0300. Richmond-Upper Clarence Regional LibraryPlease click here to go directly to the Library’s section on this website. If you require more information please call our staff on (02) 6662 6160. Garbage Depots - Hours of OperationCouncil wishes to advise that the hours of operation of Council Garbage Depots are as follows: CasinoMonday to Sunday 8.30am to 4.30pm Bora Ridge - CorakiTuesday, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am to 4.30pm Evans HeadWednesday, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am to 4.30pm RappvilleSunday 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 LandfillsPlease click here for all current Landfill Fees and Charges. Casino Visitor Information CentreResidents, visitors and tourist operators are welcome to Richmond valley tourism information, 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 ControlResidents 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:-
Other villages and rural areas, please contact the Rural Fire Brigade – Ph: (02) 6663 7211 Street Stalls and other Fundraising ActivitiesApplications 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 CBDDisabled parking spaces (bays) in the Casino CBD are located at the following points:
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).
Pesticide NotificationNotice is given of intention to spray vegetation (weeds and grasses, etc) throughout the Council area, growing along roads, headwalls, guide posts, guard rails, bikeways, parks, gardens, kerb and gutter, footpaths, cemeteries, firebreaks, wastewater plants, water plants, pump stations, landfills and the saleyards complex. Chemicals to be used are “glyphosate 360g/l and/or 450g/l”, and “atrazine 600g/l” at the recommended rate. The product name is Klin_Up 360 Biaquatic Herbicide, Roundup Biactive, Weedmaster Duo and Nu-trazine. Spraying will commence on the 1 April 2012 and continue until 30 June 2012, weather permitting. Council will also be spraying selective herbicides for the control of broadleaf weeds growing in sports fields and recreational parks. The chemical to be used is “Dicamba 80g/l” and “MCPA 340g/l” used at the manufactures recommended rate under the product name of Kamba M. Council will also be treating funnel ants in sports ovals using the product WebZone and/or Gard. Signage will be displayed and further information is available on Council’s website or by contacting Bruce Coleman on 0410 405 306.
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Published Date: November 17, 2011 Printed from http://www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/page/Your_Council/Council_Notices/ © Richmond Valley Council |
Contact Richmond Valley Council: T: +61 7 6660 0300 F: +61 7 6662 5198 E: council@richmondvalley.new.gov.au |