24 December 2020

Community Information

Council Hours for Christmas/New Year 2020/21

As in previous years, Council will be operating with reduced staffing levels from Thursday, 24 December 2020 until Monday, 4 January 2021.

Council Administration Building

The Council Administration Building will have the following opening hours

• Thursday, 24 December – 9am to 3pm
• Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December – Closed
• Boxing Day, Public Holiday, Monday 28 December – Closed
• Tuesday, 29 December – Closed
• Wednesday, 30 December – Closed
• Thursday, 31 December – Closed
• New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2021 – Closed

Standard opening hours resume Monday, 4 January 2021, 9am to 4pm

Customer Service Telephone Contact Centre

Customer Service Telephone Contact Centre will operate:

• Thursday, 24 December – 8.30am to 3pm
• Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December – Closed
• Boxing Day, Public Holiday, Monday 28 December – Closed
• Tuesday, 29 December – 8.30am to 5pm
• Wednesday, 30 December – 8.30am to 5pm
• Thursday, 31 December - 8.30am to 3pm
• New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2021 – Closed

After hours telephone service operates outside business hours - Phone: (02) 4560 4444

Standard Customer Service Telephone Contact Centre hours resume Monday, 4 January 2021, 8.30am to 5pm. Phone :(02) 4560 4444

Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter

Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter will have the following opening hours:

• Thursday, 24 December – 9am to 2pm
• Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December – Closed
• Boxing Day, Saturday, 26 December – 7am to 9.30am
• Sunday, 27 December – 7am to 9.30am
• Monday, 28 December – 7am – 9.30am
• Tuesday, 29 December – 9am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4.30pm
• Wednesday, 30 December – 9am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4.30pm
• Thursday, 31 December – 9am to 2pm
• New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2021 - 7am to 9.30am
• Saturday, 2 January – 9.30am – 11.30am
• Sunday, 3 January – 7am - 9.30am

Standard operating hours will be in effect all other days.

Phone: (02) 4560 4644

Libraries

Hawkesbury Central Library, Windsor will have the following opening hours

• Thursday, 24 December – 9am to 3pm
• Christmas Day, Friday 25, December – Closed
• Boxing Day, Saturday 26, December - Closed
• Sunday, 27 December – Closed
• Boxing Day, Public Holiday, Monday 28 December – Closed
• Tuesday, 29 December – 9am to 5pm
• Wednesday, 30 December – 9am to 5pm
• Thursday, 31 December – 9am to 3pm
• New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2021- Closed

Richmond Branch Library

• Thursday, 24 December – 9.30am to 3pm
• Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December 2020 – Closed

Reopen on Saturday, 2 January 2021.

Both libraries will resume standard operating hours on Saturday, 2 January 2021.

Hawkesbury Central Library: (02) 4560 4460

Richmond Library: (02) 4560 4270

Hawkesbury Regional Gallery

Thursday, 24 December – 10am – 3pm

The Hawkesbury Regional Gallery at Windsor will be closed from Friday 25 December 2020 to

Friday 1 January 2021.

Standard hours resume Saturday, 2 January 2021.

Phone: (02) 45604441

Hawkesbury Regional Museum

The Hawkesbury Regional Museum at Windsor will have the following opening hours:

• Thursday, 24 December – 10am- 3pm
• Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December - Closed
• Boxing Day, Saturday, 26 December – Closed
• Sunday, 27 December – 10am to 4pm
• Monday, 28 December – 10am to 4pm
• Tuesday, 29 December – Closed
• Wednesday, 30 December – 10am – 4pm
• Thursday, 31 December – 10am- 4pm
• New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2021- 10am – 4pm

Standard hours resume Saturday, 2 January 2021.

Phone: (02) 4560 4655

Visitor Information Centre

The Visitor Information Centre at Clarendon will have the following opening hours:

• Thursday, 24 December – 9am – 3pm
• Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December – Closed
• Boxing Day, Saturday, 26 December – 9am to 3pm
• Sunday, 27 December – 9am to 4pm
• Monday, 28 December – 9am to 3pm
• Tuesday, 29 December – 9am to 4pm
• Wednesday, 30 December – 9am to 4pm
• Thursday, 31 December – 9am to 3pm
• New Year’s Day, Friday 1 January 2021 – 9am to 3pm

Standard hours resume Saturday, 2 January 2021.

Phone: (02) 4560 4620

Waste Collection Services

Garbage and Green Waste Collection

There are no changes to the garbage and garden organics collection services. Standard services will be provided including collections scheduled on public holidays. Garbage enquiries: 02 4560 4444.

Recycling

Council will provide a weekly recycling collection service between Monday, 28 December 2020 to

Friday, 8 January 2021 (to eligible properties paying for a domestic waste service).This service will be provided on scheduled collection days including public holidays. Bin collection days remain the same even on public holidays.

Recycling contact number (JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) 1800 689 332

If you have additional recycling, including cardboard, you can drop it off for free at the Hawkesbury City Waste Management Facility, Open 7 days a week, excluding public holidays.

To download a Recycling Calendar for your area please visit https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au /for –residents/waste-and- recycling

Pumpout Service

Staples Premier Pumpouts – phone 02 9457 8777

Hawkesbury City Waste Management Facility

The Hawkesbury City Waste Management Facility will have the following opening hours:

• Wednesday, 23 December – 8am to 4pm
• Thursday, 24 December – 8am to 2pm
• Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December – Closed
• Boxing Day, Saturday, 26 December – Closed
• Sunday, 27 December – 8am to 4pm
• Boxing Day, Public Holiday ,Monday 28 December – Closed
• Tuesday, 29 December – 8am to 4pm
• Wednesday, 30 December – 8am to 4pm
• Thursday, 31 December – 8am to 2pm
• New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2021, Closed

Standard hours resume Saturday, 2 January 2021 – 8am to 4pm

Phone: (02) 4560 4684

Emergency Services

State Emergency Service

For emergencies of flood or storms call Local Headquarters on 132 500

Fire Control

Hawkesbury Fire Control: (02) 4560 6400

24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER 000

Hawkesbury Sports Council

The Sports Council office closes 12 noon, Thursday, 17 December 2020 and will reopen on Monday, 18 January 2021. For emergencies contact Hawkesbury Sports Council on (02) 4578 8504 or email hawksports@bigpond.com

Hawkesbury Community Nursery

Hawkesbury Community Nursery will be closed from Thursday, 24 December 2020 and will reopen on Wednesday, 3 February 2021. Other than these dates, Hawkesbury Community Nursery opens for the public on Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm and the first Saturday of the month, 9am – midday (excluding December 2020 and January 2021).

Phone: (02) 4560 4651

Parks Cleaning

Working all scheduled days (excluding Christmas Day) with limited hours.

Richmond Swimming Centre

The Richmond Swimming Centre will have the following opening hours:

• Thursday, 24 December- 6am to 5pm
• Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December – Closed
• Boxing Day, Saturday, 26 December – 10am to 8pm
• Sunday, 27 December – 10am to 8pm
• Monday, 28 December – 6am to 8pm
• Tuesday, 29 December – 6am to 8pm
• Wednesday, 30 December – 6am to 8pm
• Thursday, 31 December – 6am to 5pm
• New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2021 – 10am to 8pm

Normal summer hours resume Saturday, 2 January 2021.

Phone: (02) 4578 1349

Oasis Aquatic and Leisure Centre, South Windsor

Oasis Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Windsor will have the following opening hours:

• Thursday, 24 December – 5.30am to 6pm
• Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December – Closed
• Boxing Day, Saturday, 26 December – 10am to 4pm
• Sunday, 27 December – 8am to 6pm
• Monday, 28 December – 8am to 6pm
• Tuesday, 29 December – 5.30am to 9pm
• Wednesday, 30 December – 5.30am to 9pm
• Thursday, 31 December – 5.30am to 6pm
• New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2021- 10am to 4pm

Phone: (02) 4587 8900

Normal summer hours resume Saturday, 2 January 2021.

Consulting the Community

Macquarie Park Plan of Management

Hawkesbury City Council is developing a Plan of Management for Macquarie Park in Freemans Reach. This plan will guide how the park may be used, managed and improved in the future.

Community consultation is a vital part of the planning process and your contribution is welcomed.

Have your say about how you use Macquarie Park, how you would like to use it in future, and any changes you’d like to see to the park.

Community Land Plan of Management

Hawkesbury City Council is developing a Plan of Management for all community land not covered by a site specific plan. This plan will guide how the parks and reserves of the Hawkesbury may generally be used, managed and improved in the future.

Community consultation is a vital part of the planning process and your contribution is welcomed.

Have your say about how the parks and reserves of the Hawkesbury should be managed.

Supporting documentation are available for viewing and comment for Macquarie Park Plan of Management and Community Land Plan of Management until Sunday, 7 February 2021 on Council’s website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au via the Have Your Say tab or directly at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au

Yarramundi and Navua Reserve Plan of Management

Hawkesbury City Council is developing a Plan of Management for Yarramundi and Navua Reserves, located at the confluence of the Grose and Nepean Rivers. This plan will guide how the parks may be used, managed and improved in the future.

Community consultation is a vital part of the planning process and your contribution is welcomed.

Have your say about how you use Yarramundi and/or Navua Reserve, how you would like to use them in future, and any changes you’d like to see to the parks.

Supporting documentation are available for viewing and comment for Yaramundi and Navua Reserve Park Plan of Management until Monday 15 February 2021 on Council’s website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au via the Have Your Say tab or directly at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au

Alternatively you can have your say by any of the following methods:

• Email: council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
• Mail: PO Box 146, Windsor NSW 2756

For more information please contact Council’s Parks and Recreation Manager on telephone (02) 4560 4444.

Public Notices

Development Applications must be submitted online from 31st December 2020

Hawkesbury City Council has partnered with the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to provide digital services to the community on the NSW Planning Portal at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au, so that Development Applications can be submitted online.

Council has been successfully accepting Development Application (DA) lodgements through the NSW Planning Portal since May 2020. From 31st December 2020,it is mandatory for all DAs to be submitted via the Portal.

The online platform allows homeowners and businesses to lodge applications from their home or office.

Community members can also see in real-time what developments are proposed in their areas.

Council has computers in a COVID-safe environment with wipes and sanitiser available for use by the applicant at Council’s Administration Building, 366 George Street, Windsor.

From 31st December 2020, online lodgement via the NSW Planning Portal will include lodgement for:

• Modification and Review Applications
• Construction Certificates
• Complying Development Certificates
• Occupation Certificates
• Subdivision Certificates

The NSW Planning Portal can be accessed at www. www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au

An overview of the portal is provided in the video: https://pp.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/onlineDA

How to Lodge

1. Register for a NSW Planning Portal account to start your application
2. Log in to complete the online application form. You must submit the documentation that is required by Council’s checklists to support your development application. https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-build/approvals-you-need/making-a-development-application/da-checklists-and-glossary
3. If you are having difficulty using the Online DA Service, please contact the ePlanning support team at eplanning@planning.nsw.gov.au

To find out more about Development Applications, you can also go to Council’s website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au and click on the Plan and Build tab or go to the direct link www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-build

You will find Council’s Application Tracker in the Plan and Build section under the current-and-past-applications tab or use the direct link

www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-build/current-and-past-applications/da-tracking

Council Meetings

January

Monday 25 Ordinary 6.30pm

February

Tuesday 9 Ordinary 6.30pm

Tuesday 23 Ordinary 6.30pm

Development Applications Recently Determined

The Development Consents, Complying Development Certificates, Section 4.55 Modifications and Section 8.2 Reviews recently determined.

Notice under Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, the following Development Consents, Complying Development Certificates, Section 4.55 Modifications and Section 8.2 Reviews were determined by Council.

• DA0026/20-115 Wolseley Road, OAKVILLE -Section 68 Relocatable dwelling - Rural workers dwelling-Approved
• DA0036/19-100 Fairey Road, SOUTH WINDSOR -Designated Development - Construction Materials Crushing and Recycling Plant Processing Facility-Refused
• DA0223/20-1062C Grose Vale Road, KURRAJONG -Structure Ancillary to Dwelling - Awnings & Carport-Approved
• DA0246/20-5 Serenity Place, NORTH RICHMOND-Dwelling House and Garage-Approved
• DA0313/20-7 Mahony Street, PITT TOWN -Dwelling House-Approved
• DA0355/19-436 Bells Line Of Road, KURMOND -Structure Ancillary to Dwelling - Earthworks, Outbuilding and Retaining Walls-Approved
• DA0498/19-20 Baileys Lane, KURRAJONG HILLS -Structure Ancillary to Dwelling - Outbuilding-Approved
• S960073/20-1 Hadden Ridge Road, WILBERFORCE -Modification of Development Consent - DA0533/17 - Design Amendments-Approved
• S960089/19-217 Windsor Road, VINEYARD -Modification of Development Consent No.DA0633/13 - Design Amendments Section 4.55 Amendment – Place of Public Worship and Hotel or Motel Accommodation – Modifications to the consent for the construction and operation of a place of public worship, motel and restaurant-Refused
• S960094/20-96 Johnston Street, PITT TOWN -Modification of Development Consent - DA0084/17 - Design Amendments-Approved
• S960095/20-33 Colonial Drive, BLIGH PARK -Modification of Development Consent - DA0170/17 - Design Amendments-Approved

All plans and details may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracking via the Council
Website at https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-build/current-and-past-applications/da-tracking
application-tracking or in person at Council’s Administration Building, 366 George Street, Windsor. Office hours are 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday.