Mobile Library Van COUNCIL CLIPBOARD The Moree Plains Mobile Library Van is on the move throughout May. Have a browse through the community van equipped with a collection of books, magazines, talking books and DVDs. It is free and to become a Big Sky Libraries member, all you need is one form of ID. Membership forms are available from ASHLEY BULLARAH Ashley Community Hall Bush Cale Monday 27 Thursday 16 11am-12pm 10am-12pm BOGGABILLA GARAH Garah Post Office Boggabilla TAFE Monday 27 9:30am-10:30am Friday 10 12pm-1pm BOOMI GURLEY Boomi Shop Tuesday 14 11am-1pm Gurley Post Office Friday 24 9:30am-10:30am Road Prioritisation Program PALLAMALLAWA Pallamallawa Post Office Monday 13 10am-12pm WEEMELAH Weemelah Hall Wednesday 15 10am-11am MUNGINDI Mungindi Community Centre RTC Wednesday 1, 8, 22 & 29 10am-2pm Wednesday 15 11:30-2pm The More Plains Shire has a vast road network, and we are calling upon road users to guide us in making informed decisions regarding which roads should receive priority attention for maintenance, improvement and/or investment With the launch of the Roads Prioritisation Program, community members have an opportunity to participate in 6 location-based surveys to give feedback that will assist us in creating a safer road network Director of Infrastructure, John Dyer welcomes responses from the community, explaining, "It is the residents of the Shire that have the local knowledge of their roads and the issues that affect the road networks, particularly in times of natural disasters. This local knowledge, combined with a scientific approach using digital road traffic data from Transport for NSW (NSW) will give an holistic approach to long-term road asset management. Participation in the surveys will help us better understand, enabling us to plan and provide maintenance, upgrades or improved roads in priority order" To contribute to how we prioritise and allocate resources to our road network, please give feedback on the roads you use most regularly, you are welcome to complete more than one location-based survey. Visit Council's website at www.mpsc.nsw.gov.auto complete the surveys). If you would like to contribute further comments, images or videos, please email roads@msw.gov.au Your opinion is important to us, as we work with TNSW to deliver the Road Prioritisation Program The surveys will close 31 May 2024 Elders Honour Roll More Plains Shire Council is calling for submissions from members of the public who know of any Elders in our community who have been building cross-cultural understanding through employment or training initiatives, education, partnerships or by engaging with their local community, or made contribution to what Moree Plains has become today and who should be included on the Elders Honour Roll located at the Moree Banquet Hall The Elders Honour Roll, which was established in 2017, is a tribute to both Non-Indigenous and Indigenous elders within our Shire who have made significant contributions to the fabric of the More Plains, particularly within the realm of reconciliation Elders Honour Roll recipients will be acknowledged during Reconciliation Week, at Council's Aboriginal Dhiyan Centre, Wednesday 29 May from 10am Nominations can be submitted online, by visiting Council's a hard copy from The Moree Community Library or The website www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au or alternatively, you can obtain Dhiyaan Aboriginal Centre (DAC) SCAN HERE NOMINATE Bulluss Drive - Temporary Closure Moree Plains Shire Council wishes to notify businesses and residents that Bulluss Drive will be closed between Burrington Road and 300m south of Industrial Drive for road reconstruction and sealing. Detours via the Newell Highway will be in place from Wednesday 12 June 2024 for a period of up to 3 months, weather permitting Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any queries regarding this mater, please contact Council's Engineering Department on (02) 6757 3222 or email .. Burnt And Derelict Houses - Demolitions Underway In February 2024, Council endorsed initiating the Bunt and Derelict Housing Enforcement Program 2024-2025 Led by Council's Special Projects Manager, James Maxwell, the Program will be resourced fulltime for the first time in Council's history of managing this community challenge. Since February, Council officers have ramped up enforcement efforts to direct the owners of Moree's burnt and derelict buildings to either repair them where possible, or otherwise demolish them, in the interest of public safety and local amenity These enforcement works continue to build upon evidence collected over recent years. However, the legal processes available to Council to enforce these directions can be complex and lengthy in nature. Given the scale of the issue, the Program is expected to continue over the next two years. While Council seeks to ensure that property owners are held accountable for the cost of the necessary works, it is also recognised that the cost of demolition and asbestos removal works can exceed the value of the affected lands, making it uneconomical to cleanup and redevelop residential properties after a fire. Therefore, Council has also endorsed the enforcement program to offer financial support to affected property owners in the form of reduced waste fees during the necessary demolition or repair works. "It is hoped that this waste fee support will incentivise faster cleanup's and improve the likelihood of property redevelopment, in order to replace local housing infrastructure lost to fires", Mr Maxwell explained. "This combination of enforcement and incentivisation efforts has already proven to be successful, with four properties demolished or repaired since February and eight more scheduled over the coming month" "While there may be some confusion throughout the community regarding the order in which derelict houses are being cleaned-up, it is important to note that Council's enforcement works are prioritised by the determined risk presented by each property. And the presence of asbestos in these buildings is a significant factor. However, the timing of demolitions and repairs is largely dependent on how responsive property owners are, and their contractor's availability", said Mr Maxwell In the event that any property owners remain unresponsive or fail to comply with the Enforcement Program Council is prepared undertake all required demolition works and pursue the owners for the cost of these works, dependent on the particulars of each case. Where necessary, these works would not be expected to be undertaken until the new Financial Year. With the positive uptake of the Enforcement Program, Asbestos Removal and Demolition Works are curently underway throughout Moree and it will be more common to see these occurring across the coming months. Council staff will endeavour to ensure that these works are being undertaken by appropriately licensed and experienced contractors but if any concerns are identified by the community, they can be reported to the Council for review. In total, 35 burnt and derelict buildings have been remediated as a result of Council's enforcement activities since detailed investigations commenced in 2020. Community members with questions regarding the Enforcement Program are encouraged to direct these enquiries to Council on 67563222 or council@mpsc.nsw.gov.au Council is Hiring Begin your rewarding career today. Check out our latest vacancies on our website to find out more > https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant PO Box 420, Moree NSW 2400 council@mpsc.nsw.gov.au (02) 6757 3222 www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au F: @MoreePlainsShire Council: @MoreePlains Shire Council: moreenplains Mobile Library Van COUNCIL CLIPBOARD The Moree Plains Mobile Library Van is on the move throughout May . Have a browse through the community van equipped with a collection of books , magazines , talking books and DVDs . It is free and to become a Big Sky Libraries member , all you need is one form of ID . Membership forms are available from ASHLEY BULLARAH Ashley Community Hall Bush Cale Monday 27 Thursday 16 11 am-12pm 10 am-12pm BOGGABILLA GARAH Garah Post Office Boggabilla TAFE Monday 27 9:30 am-10:30am Friday 10 12 pm-1pm BOOMI GURLEY Boomi Shop Tuesday 14 11 am-1pm Gurley Post Office Friday 24 9:30 am-10:30am Road Prioritisation Program PALLAMALLAWA Pallamallawa Post Office Monday 13 10 am-12pm WEEMELAH Weemelah Hall Wednesday 15 10 am-11am MUNGINDI Mungindi Community Centre RTC Wednesday 1 , 8 , 22 & 29 10 am-2pm Wednesday 15 11 : 30-2pm The More Plains Shire has a vast road network , and we are calling upon road users to guide us in making informed decisions regarding which roads should receive priority attention for maintenance , improvement and / or investment With the launch of the Roads Prioritisation Program , community members have an opportunity to participate in 6 location - based surveys to give feedback that will assist us in creating a safer road network Director of Infrastructure , John Dyer welcomes responses from the community , explaining , " It is the residents of the Shire that have the local knowledge of their roads and the issues that affect the road networks , particularly in times of natural disasters . This local knowledge , combined with a scientific approach using digital road traffic data from Transport for NSW ( NSW ) will give an holistic approach to long - term road asset management . Participation in the surveys will help us better understand , enabling us to plan and provide maintenance , upgrades or improved roads in priority order " To contribute to how we prioritise and allocate resources to our road network , please give feedback on the roads you use most regularly , you are welcome to complete more than one location - based survey . Visit Council's website at www.mpsc.nsw.gov.auto complete the surveys ) . If you would like to contribute further comments , images or videos , please email roads@msw.gov.au Your opinion is important to us , as we work with TNSW to deliver the Road Prioritisation Program The surveys will close 31 May 2024 Elders Honour Roll More Plains Shire Council is calling for submissions from members of the public who know of any Elders in our community who have been building cross - cultural understanding through employment or training initiatives , education , partnerships or by engaging with their local community , or made contribution to what Moree Plains has become today and who should be included on the Elders Honour Roll located at the Moree Banquet Hall The Elders Honour Roll , which was established in 2017 , is a tribute to both Non - Indigenous and Indigenous elders within our Shire who have made significant contributions to the fabric of the More Plains , particularly within the realm of reconciliation Elders Honour Roll recipients will be acknowledged during Reconciliation Week , at Council's Aboriginal Dhiyan Centre , Wednesday 29 May from 10am Nominations can be submitted online , by visiting Council's a hard copy from The Moree Community Library or The website www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au or alternatively , you can obtain Dhiyaan Aboriginal Centre ( DAC ) SCAN HERE NOMINATE Bulluss Drive - Temporary Closure Moree Plains Shire Council wishes to notify businesses and residents that Bulluss Drive will be closed between Burrington Road and 300m south of Industrial Drive for road reconstruction and sealing . Detours via the Newell Highway will be in place from Wednesday 12 June 2024 for a period of up to 3 months , weather permitting Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause . If you have any queries regarding this mater , please contact Council's Engineering Department on ( 02 ) 6757 3222 or email .. Burnt And Derelict Houses - Demolitions Underway In February 2024 , Council endorsed initiating the Bunt and Derelict Housing Enforcement Program 2024-2025 Led by Council's Special Projects Manager , James Maxwell , the Program will be resourced fulltime for the first time in Council's history of managing this community challenge . Since February , Council officers have ramped up enforcement efforts to direct the owners of Moree's burnt and derelict buildings to either repair them where possible , or otherwise demolish them , in the interest of public safety and local amenity These enforcement works continue to build upon evidence collected over recent years . However , the legal processes available to Council to enforce these directions can be complex and lengthy in nature . Given the scale of the issue , the Program is expected to continue over the next two years . While Council seeks to ensure that property owners are held accountable for the cost of the necessary works , it is also recognised that the cost of demolition and asbestos removal works can exceed the value of the affected lands , making it uneconomical to cleanup and redevelop residential properties after a fire . Therefore , Council has also endorsed the enforcement program to offer financial support to affected property owners in the form of reduced waste fees during the necessary demolition or repair works . " It is hoped that this waste fee support will incentivise faster cleanup's and improve the likelihood of property redevelopment , in order to replace local housing infrastructure lost to fires " , Mr Maxwell explained . " This combination of enforcement and incentivisation efforts has already proven to be successful , with four properties demolished or repaired since February and eight more scheduled over the coming month " " While there may be some confusion throughout the community regarding the order in which derelict houses are being cleaned - up , it is important to note that Council's enforcement works are prioritised by the determined risk presented by each property . And the presence of asbestos in these buildings is a significant factor . However , the timing of demolitions and repairs is largely dependent on how responsive property owners are , and their contractor's availability " , said Mr Maxwell In the event that any property owners remain unresponsive or fail to comply with the Enforcement Program Council is prepared undertake all required demolition works and pursue the owners for the cost of these works , dependent on the particulars of each case . Where necessary , these works would not be expected to be undertaken until the new Financial Year . With the positive uptake of the Enforcement Program , Asbestos Removal and Demolition Works are curently underway throughout Moree and it will be more common to see these occurring across the coming months . Council staff will endeavour to ensure that these works are being undertaken by appropriately licensed and experienced contractors but if any concerns are identified by the community , they can be reported to the Council for review . In total , 35 burnt and derelict buildings have been remediated as a result of Council's enforcement activities since detailed investigations commenced in 2020 . Community members with questions regarding the Enforcement Program are encouraged to direct these enquiries to Council on 67563222 or council@mpsc.nsw.gov.au Council is Hiring Begin your rewarding career today . Check out our latest vacancies on our website to find out more > https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant PO Box 420 , Moree NSW 2400 council@mpsc.nsw.gov.au ( 02 ) 6757 3222 www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au F : @MoreePlainsShire Council : @MoreePlains Shire Council : moreenplains