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Developing land in the Blue Mountains is a complex process. Before preparing an application you need to be fully aware of the limitations of the site and any regulations that may affect your proposal. The Land Use Application Forms are available to download (see right). A Statement of Environmental Effects is required to be lodged with all land use applications. You may Read More...
MID MOUNTAINS SUSTAINABILITY REFERENCE GROUP The first forum of The Mid Mountains Sustainability Reference Group was held on 27 August with almost 30 residents attending, many from community groups and businesses. This attendance was very encouraging and Council is looking forward to ongoing consultation with the Mid Mountains community. The forum is a continuation of the Mid Mountains workshops that were held Read More...
Background The Lawson Town Centre Redevelopment project arose as a result of the proposed widening of the Great Western Highway (Section 2 Lawson). Blue Mountains City Council has been working with the community and the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) to develop a Master Plan for the Lawson Town Centre that will facilitate the widening of the Great Western Highway to be undertaken by the Read More...
Vacancy No. V08/295 Council is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Revenue Officer - Rates Control to participate as a member of the Revenue Team in delivering exceptional customer service. Reporting to the Revenue Coordinator, this role is primarily responsible for debt recovery of outstanding rates accounts. Main duties will include: Providing advice and assistance to ratepayers experiencing difficulty in the Read More...
24 September 2008 The inaugural forum of The Mid Mountains Sustainability Reference Group was held on 27 August with almost 30 residents attending, many from community groups and businesses. A Council spokesperson said, "The forum is a continuation of the Mid Mountains workshops that were held in March 2007 to explore ways in which the Council and the community can work together Read More...
Blackheath Caravan Park is ideally located for a family holiday. Memorial Park is directly opposite, with a public swimming pool (normally open between the end of November and the end of March each year), children's playground and duck pond in a beautiful rhododendron garden. At nearby Govetts Leap you can enjoy panoramic views of the Grose Valley, go bush walking, have Read More...
Katoomba Falls Caravan Park is located on the spectacular scenic Cliff Drive. The tourist park, 2 kilometres south of Katoomba railway station and shopping centre, offers 14 cedar cabins with ensuites, 34 powered sites and 16 camping sites in a quiet and peaceful location. Discover nearby the fabulous Katoomba Falls; explore a wonderland of mysterious rainforest; experience the thrills of the 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 will be accepted up to the end Read More...
In accordance with the Code of Conduct and the Department of Planning, Councillors are required to disclose Political Donations and Gifts when making decisions relating to planning and Development Applications. Council manages this requirement in the following ways: All Council Meeting minutes display Councillor voting patterns; and Elected members and candidates are required to complete the form Declaration of Political Donations and Electoral Read More...
30 September 2008 The Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service (RFS) received a generous donation of almost $12,000 recently from the employees of a visiting Japanese company. Approximately 350 Japanese employees from the company 'Assuran', attended a function over two days at The Edge Cinema, Katoomba. Mr Andrew Moyle, General Manager of The Edge Cinema, said "At the time of making the booking, the director Read More...
10 September 2008 The RTA and Blue Mountains City Council will be facilitating a Family Cycle Safety Day in the Blue Mountains on Saturday 20 September. Activities will coincide with the commencement of NSW Bike Week 2008 and will take place at Summerhayes Park in Winmalee from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The focus of the day will be on making bike riding something that anyone can do, Read More...
The Blue Mountains Community Directory contains information about community groups and services, including Accommodation, Education, Environment and Conservation, Health, Transport and much more. Click here to search for community information Please contact the Support Services Officer at Springwood Library for more information by email or by phone (02) 4723 5047 or Fax (02) 4723 5059. Read More...
The Blue Mountains Community Directory contains information about community groups and services, including Accommodation, Education, Environment and Conservation, Health, Transport and much more. Click here to search for community information Please contact the Support Services Officer at Springwood Library for more information by email or by phone (02) 4723 5047 or Fax (02) 4723 5059. Read More...
Mayor Adam, SEARLE Mayor Locked Bag 1005 KATOOMBA NSW 2780 Home: 4757 4586 (fax/ph) Mobile: 0419 477 856 email: adam.searle@statechambers.net FIRST WARD Mount Tomah, Mount Wilson, Mount Irvine, Bell, Mount Victoria to Leura Terri, HAMILTON 56 Hat Hill Road Blackheath NSW 2785 Home: 02 4787 6549 (fax/ph) email: thamilton@bmcc.nsw.gov.au Eleanor, GIBBS Locked Bag 1005 Katoomba NSW 2780 Council number Janet, MAYS Deputy Mayor PO Box 7212 Leura NSW 2780 Council number SECOND WARD Wentworth Falls to Faulconbridge Adam, SEARLE Mayor Locked Bag 1005 KATOOMBA NSW 2780 Home: 4757 4586 (fax/ph) Mobile: Read More...
Mayor Adam, SEARLE Mayor Locked Bag 1005 KATOOMBA NSW 2780 Home: 4757 4586 (fax/ph) Mobile: 0419 477 856 email: adam.searle@statechambers.net FIRST WARD Mount Tomah, Mount Wilson, Mount Irvine, Bell, Mount Victoria to Leura Terri, HAMILTON 56 Hat Hill Road Blackheath NSW 2785 Home: 02 4787 6549 (fax/ph) email: thamilton@bmcc.nsw.gov.au Eleanor, GIBBS Locked Bag 1005 Katoomba NSW 2780 Council number Janet, MAYS Deputy Mayor PO Box 7212 Leura NSW 2780 Council number SECOND WARD Wentworth Falls to Faulconbridge Adam, SEARLE Mayor Locked Bag 1005 KATOOMBA NSW 2780 Home: 4757 4586 (fax/ph) Mobile: Read More...
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN LOOKING FOR CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN OR SOMETHING FOR THEM TO DO OVER THE NEXT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? BLACKHEATH VACATION CARE OFFERS: A safe, fun environment for your children Experienced staff Great holiday activities - cooking, clay work, games, sports, BBQs, excursions, crafts Other children to play with Affordable costs: $32.00 per day per child 8:00m - 6:00pm $37.00 Full day excursions Childcare Benefit available to assist with Read More...
This page has been set up to keep interested residents and stakeholder groups up to date on the progress of the project; it also allows you to download information related to the Plan of Management (PoM). For further information on the Plan of Management please contact Patricia Gonzalez, Council Recreation Development Officer on (02) 4780 5573 or via email on pgonzalez@bmcc.nsw.gov.au. You Read More...
C6-2008 Tenders closing at 2:00pm on Tuesday, 14 October 2008 are invited for the supply and delivery of ready mixed concrete in accordance with the tender specification which may be downloaded on the right Alternatively, a hard copy is available by contacting Council's Purchasing Services Group, telephone (02) 4780 5313 or (02) 4780 5314 between 8:30am and 4:00pm on business days. Tenders are Read More...
Vacancy No. V08/251 This is a key position, with a practical focus, responsible for the day-to-day oversight of several Waste and Resource Management service contracts. The position has a strong customer focus and requires the use of sound communication, problem solving and negotiation skills. You must be an excellent communicator and team player with significant knowledge of, an experience in, the waste or resource Read More...
9 September 2008 The Gully Traditional Owners have celebrated the co-management agreement recently put in place with Blue Mountains City Council for The Gully, a declared Aboriginal Place in Katoomba. Mayor Jim Angel said, "The co-operative management of The Gully is a great outcome in recognising the significance of the place to the Aboriginal community. The management structure will ensure that the Aboriginal Read More...
Council staff, Councillors and Committee members must all adhere to the Blue Mountains City Council Code of Conduct guidelines. These guidelines are updated every 4 years to fall in line with the formation of a new Council. The current manual is due to be updated late 2008. As stipulated in Section 440 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993, councils are required Read More...
"It's all in the Altitude!" Corner Fletcher and Wascoe Streets, Glenbrook Phone: (02) 4739 5880 Contact Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre on (02) 4723 5111 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 Read More...
25 September 2008 Kirsty Sword Gusmão, East Timor's Ambassador for Education visited Katoomba on September 12th as a guest of the Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters (BMETS). Australian-born Kirsty, wife of the Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, spoke of developments in East Timor to a packed auditorium. She emphasised that while the building of bridges and buildings was important work, the need Read More...
5 September 2008 According to BeyondBlue, depression and anxiety are the most common mental health problems in young people, with twenty percent of young people experiencing depression by the time they reach adulthood. Many teenagers will turn to alcohol and drugs when feeling anxious or depressed, increasing their risk for developing a mental health problem. Faced with changes in their adolescent's behaviour, it Read More...
5 September A total of 28 native trees on the Great Western Highway, Blaxland, have been poisoned and could cost up to $25,000 to replace. Council staff observed the stand of dying Casuarina trees, on the Great Western Highway between the Shell Service Station and Hope Street, during an audit of Blaxland Town Centre last week. The trees have a number of drill Read More...
Vacancy No. V08/292 Council has a great opportunity for a motivated person to join their Environmental Health Team. In this position you are responsible for the undertaking of a broad range of inspections including environmental protection, food premises, residential and commercial swimming pools and Council's "connect to sewer" program. The position has a strong administrative component in addition to a regulatory and educational Read More...
Vacancy No. V08/293 Council offers you the opportunity to work and live in an environment rich in landscape heritage and diverse in character that is close to Sydney. We have a great opportunity for a highly skilled and aspiring professional. The Principal Development Engineer will have a key role in developing policy, prioritising work, coaching and mentoring. The position will also provide Read More...
30 September 2008 Blue Mountains City Council is progressively improving access to services, facilities and resources within the Local Government Area. Council spokesperson said, "Council is committed to eliminating barriers that exist for residents to access Council services and facilities. Improving access means improving the quality of life of residents." A baby change table has recently been installed in one of the accessible Read More...