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Request for Tender No. 2009-W934A Tenders closing at 2:00pm Wednesday 16 December 2009 are invited for the Construction of the Lawson Public Toilets in Lawson Town Centre. Tender documents can be downloaded from www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/wsroc ("Electronic Tender Box") for free of charge. Tenders are required to comply with the Local Government (General) Regulations 2005 and the NSW Government Code of Procurement (issue 18 Read More...
"It's all in the Altitude!" Blue Mountains Leisure Centres are five dedicated leisure centres throughout the Blue Mountains all offering different facilities. There are two Leisure centres open year round, one at Katoomba and one at Springwood each with a range of competitive and recreational pools and programs as well as Fitness centres and group fitness available. The three outdoor pool facilities Read More...
Graduate to Area Level Vacancy V09/461 This could be the beginning or the next step in your career. Council is seeking a highly motivated person in the field of civil engineering to participate in subdivision development assessments that consider sustainability principles in a World Heritage environment. You will be issuing approvals and undertaking inspections to ensure that public infrastructure works are Read More...
The Annual Report provides the results of Council’s operations over the last 12 months. The Blue Mountains City Council has delivered a wide range of services to the community and has made significant progress with a number of major projects. The Annual Report, along with the Supplementary and Financial Reports can be downloaded at right. Read More...
Cultural Partnerships Program The Cultural Partnerships Program is a strategic program, which aims to strengthen the City's arts infrastructure. The Program is an innovatory scheme providing both direct funding support and also endorsement. The Cultural Partnerships Program is a project of the Blue Mountains City Council assisted by funding from Arts NSW through their annual Arts Funding Program. Applications for the 2009 Cultural Read More...
Sustainability Reference Group and Forum The Mid Mountains Sustainability Reference Group (MMSRG) is part of a Council initiative to deliver integrated planning in the Mid Mountains. The group is aimed at establishing a strong link between community needs, project development and sustainable outcomes. The main focus of the Reference Group which comprises 38 community representatives has been a series of quarterly Read More...
Lawson Public Toilets ECO Design Architects were appointed by Council to undertake the location study, community consultation and the design and documentation for the new Lawson Public Toilets. The DA application was on exhibition from 23 September to 26 October 2009, with the DA approval expected by the end of November 2009. The tender for construction is anticipated to be advertised prior Read More...
The Council Meeting Schedule for 2010 is set out below: 2 February 2010 23 February 2010 16 March 2010 6 April 2010 27 April 2010 18 May 2010 8 June 2010 29 June 2010 20 July 2010 10 August 2010 31 August 2010 21 September 2010 12 October Read More...
Draft Citywide Community Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Section 94A Levy) At the meeting of 20 October 2009, the Council endorsed the Draft Citywide Community Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Section 94A Levy Plan) for public exhibition in accordance with the EP&A Act 1979 and the EP&A Regulation 2000. The draft plan and background information on the contributions system may be downloaded at right. Read More...
Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of a Restricted Master Key System Request for Quote Number 2009-W028-280 Quotes closing at 2:00pm Wednesday 9 December 2009 are invited for the Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of a Restricted Master Key System to manage security and access to Council Properties. Quote documents can be downloaded from www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/wsroc ('Electronic Tender Box') for free of charge. Quotes are Read More...
Your Chance to Nominate Outstanding Blue Mountains Citizens 6 November 2009 Blue Mountains Mayor, Cr Adam Searle, is calling on the Blue Mountains community to nominate outstanding citizens for Australia Day Awards. "Every year we recognise the achievements of particular individuals in our community through the Citizen, Young Citizen and Sportsperson of the year awards, which are bestowed at our local Read More...
9 November 2009 Blue Mountains City Council has completed an extensive program of improvements to local infrastructure and community facilities as a result of the Rudd Government's economic stimulus package. In February 2009, Council was successful in receiving $1.3 million from the Federal Government's Regional Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) for the renewal of community facilities and local infrastructure. The funding Read More...
Request for Quote Number 2009-W736-180 Quotes closing at 2:00pm Wednesday 2 December 2009 are invited for the Supply and Installation of Traffic Calming Devices at Railway Parade, Warrimoo. Quote documents can be downloaded from www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/wsroc ("Electronic Tender Box") for free of charge. Quotes are required to comply with the Local Government (General) Regulations 2005 and the NSW Government Code of Procurement Read More...
The Blue Mountains City Council is pleased to provide new residents with this Information Booklet and trusts that this quick reference guide will be of assistance to you and will give you a lead in the direction to follow on enquiries you may have. The City of Blue Mountains is regarded as a unique place and is located on the Read More...
Summerhayes Park: Proposed Lease In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby gives public notice of a proposal to lease: A portion of Part Lot 6 DP 661403 being the clubroom building of: Summerhayes Park at 326-340 Hawkesbury Road, Winmalee. The proposed lease to the Springwood United Football Club Inc for use of the premises as Read More...
The Reconnecting to Country project is a partnership project between Blue Mountains City Council, the Gully Traditional Owners, Rous Water, Sustainable Futures and the Widjabul people. Residents are invited to participate in various events being hosted across the Blue Mountains. Upcoming events include guided walks with Aboriginal people from our local community to hear about Aboriginal culture, history and heritage Read More...
Click here to view Daily Planning Notifications. Plans and accompanying information submitted with development applications currently in notification, can be viewed between 8:30am and 5:00pm at: Katoomba Council Chambers - corner Civic Place and Great Western Highway. by arrangement at the Springwood office located at 102-104 Macquarie Road. Please phone (02) 4780 5000. Submissions must be in writing and Read More...
The Blue Mountains Library offers a wide range of resources and services for children throughout the community. These resources cover all reading levels from Picture and 'Easy' books for very young children to those recommended for young adults, toys, and some large print books. 'YA' indicates a book for young adults suitable for upper secondary students 15 years +. The content of Read More...
Youth Council 2009 were officially welcomed on 1 April 2009 in Council Chambers. This is Blue Mountains Youth Council’s 6th year, and from Council’s perspective, the involvement of young people is very important – we need to understand how young people throughout the Blue Mountains feel about decisions we make that affect them. It is also a chance young people Read More...
Stage 1 Construction The redevelopment of the Katoomba Civic Centre aims to achieve a new public connection to the planned Blue Mountains Cultural Centre as well as upgrading the well-used community facilities in the Civic Centre. The redevelopment of the Katoomba Civic Centre will take place in two stages to allow for the retention of the library in its current location Read More...
The Council resolved at its meeting on the 10 November 2009, to exhibit a draft Local Orders Policy for public comment. The policy will be exhibited for 28 days from 18 November 2009 to 16 December 2009, with comments accepted for 42 days up to 30 December 2009. The draft Local Orders Policy seeks to provide guidance on the criteria Read More...
While this Management Plan focuses in particular on the financial year 2009-2010, it has been developed with a four to ten year strategic outlook. State Government reforms for local government are currently driving a four to ten year strategic framework, particularly relative to integrated strategic planning and reporting, asset management and financial planning. The 2009-2010 Management Plan therefore positions the Read More...
During November, December and January, Council’s Noxious Weeds Team will be undertaking the following spraying activities: Blackberry, Cape / Scotch Broom and St Johns Wort throughout the mountains using Garlon 600 (Triclopyr) and Brush-off (Metsulfuron methyl). Blackberry and St Johns Wort will be targeted in Megalong Valley using Garlon 600 (Triclopyr) and Brush-off (Metsulfuron methyl). Bamboo will be targeted in the lower mountains Read More...
Introduction The early childhood years are recognised as a unique stage within the human life cycle. The role of the parent or carer in these early childhood years is seen as the most important in a young child's life. There is also another significant contribution that can be made to the child's early years and that is the role of the Read More...
The upgrade of the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains involves widening the highway to four lanes between Emu Plains and Katoomba and to mostly three lanes between Katoomba and Mount Victoria, and is the responsibility of the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA). The Australian Government will spend $200 million on the upgrade and the NSW Government will spend $360 Read More...
An application is required to remove or prune a tree when the tree: is above 4 metres in height, or has a branch spread of more than 4 metres, or is a heritage item or part of a heritage item, or is within a heritage conservation area, or is listed on Council's Significant Tree Register (which Read More...
The Blue Mountains School Environment Network was launched in Term 3 2005 as a joint initiative of the Sustainable Schools program and the Education for Sustainability program of Blue Mountains City Council. The network meets on the third Wednesday of each new term and provides teachers and council with opportunities for staff development and networking on environmental issues. Newsletters are sent Read More...
Council operates two Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in the Blue Mountains. These offer a wide range of services including landfill. Remember, Sort Your Load to Save Your Money! You can contact the Waste Management Facilities, to book in asbestos and special wastes, on the phone numbers below. Open 7 Days per week, 8:00 am to 5:00 pmClosed Good Friday and Christmas Day Waste Read More...
Council operates two Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in the Blue Mountains. These offer a wide range of services including landfill. Remember, Sort Your Load to Save Your Money! You can contact the Waste Management Facilities, to book in asbestos and special wastes, on the phone numbers below. Open 7 Days per week, 8:00 am to 5:00 pmClosed Good Friday and Christmas Day Waste Read More...
Permanent Part-time 32.5 hrs p/wV09/456 Are you a cleaner who would like to supplement your weekly wage by undertaking casual cleaning for Blue Mountains City Council? If the answer is yes: read on. Council is seeking a permanent par-time cleaner for 32.5 hours per week, to clean Council's office and aquatic centre premises. The cleaning locations are in the Katoomba area however Read More...
"A better sporting future" 10 December 2003 was a historic day for the Blue Mountains with the creation of the Blue Mountains Sports Council. Its creation was the result of a key finding from the Blue Mountains Recreation and Sports Strategy 2002 in which sporting clubs felt that better communication was needed between sporting clubs and Council. The Blue Mountains Sports Council Read More...
With each Quarterly Rates Notice, a low cost bulletin is included with information for the community on Council activities. Issues of the "News from the Hill" newsletter may be downloaded, at right. Recent Media Releases prepared by Council and sent to media agencies are listed at left. Public Notices, including requests for tenders and quotations; and public exhibition items are also listed at left. Media Read More...
What is Community Land? Community Land is one type of Council public land. Land that Council owns must be classified, under the Local Government Act, as either "community" or "operational " land. Operational Land has no special management restrictions other than those that may apply to any piece of land. Community Land is reserved for community use. Classification Read More...
"It's all in the Altitude!" Prince Edward Street, BlackheathPhone: (02) 4787 8018 Contact Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre on (02) 4782 1748 for further information when this Centre is closed. All Blue Mountains Leisure Centres are closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day. Centres will also close at 5:00pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. On Anzac Day, all Centres will be closed until midday. Operating Read More...
The NSW Government has introduced a new insulation and hot water system rebate effective 1 October 2007 under the Climate Change Fund. These rebates form part of the $100 million Residential Rebate Program. To help householders save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the following rebates are available: $300 to switch from an electric to gas hot water system with a Read More...
General Eurodocs: Online Sources for European HistoryAn extensive collection of primary documents relating to many periods of European history. Deb's Historical Research PageLists hundreds of history sites for those interested in history and/or genealogy. History of our NationThe State Library of NSW takes you on an online exploration of selected highlights of its historical collections, from a fascinating Read More...
The Blue Mountains Australia Day Awards recognise and reward those citizens who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field, and contributed in a significant way to our community. Nominations are sought for: Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Sportsperson of the Year Nominations are sought for Blue Mountains residents Read More...
V09/380 The purpose of this role is to facilitate provision of safe and equitable access for the community throughout the Blue Mountains City. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in planning the Traffic and Mobility requirements of our Community within a World Heritage National Park environment. The Traffic and Mobility Coordinator investigates and develops access and mobility Read More...
16 November 2009 The White Ribbon Foundation was initially started by a handful of Canadian men in 1991 on the second anniversary of the massacre of 14 women at the L'École Polytechnique in Montreal. Mayor, Cr Adam Searle, said, "The underlying principle of the campaign is to urge men to speak out against Violence Against Women". The Blue Mountains community is Read More...
The Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from the community to participate on the Highway Water Issues Working Group. Four community nominees will be recommended to the Council for formal appointment to the Working Group. Expressions of Interest must address the appointment criteria. Closing Date for Expressions of Interest is 11 December 2009. Click here to access the information Read More...
Request for Tender No. 2009-NCW 06 Tenders closing at 2:00pm Wednesday 16 December 2009 are invited for the Design and Construct Balance Tank at Blackheath Pool. Tender documents can be downloaded from www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/wsroc ("Electronic Tender Box") for free of charge. Tenders are required to comply with the Local Government (General) Regulations 2005 and the NSW Government Code of Procurement (issue 18 January Read More...
20 November 2009 Blue Mountains schools are leading the way to sustainability with projects ranging from kitchen gardens, environmental journalism to high tech solar panels. A number of local schools were recognised for their outstanding achievements in sustainability education at the Blue Mountains School Environment Awards hosted by Ellison Public School on 13 November 2009. Warrimoo Public School was awarded the Read More...