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Grants & funding opportunities, development update & more!
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Making your community projects a reality
Congratulations to the 27 local organisations who received donations and grants of between $600 and $7,000 last week, as part of almost $120,000 in funding through our Community Assistance Scheme.
With this scheme, we aim to encourage and increase participation and support initiatives that promote partnerships within our Highlands community. This year’s recipients included local netball clubs, Koori Kulcha Aboriginal Corporation and the Connect Christian Church.
President of the Southern Highlands Netball Association, Renae Lewis, said that funding would help boost participation rates across the Shire.
“We’re thrilled to receive this funding and thank Council for the opportunity.”
Could your organisation do with a helping hand? Apply for the next round of funding by 7 April 2023.
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Experience the Northern Lights in Bowral
As night-time temperatures drop you can look forward to experiencing a unique light and art installation, coming to the Highlands later this year as part of Bowral’s Winterfest.
The spectacular ‘Borealis in the Vines’ will be held at Centennial Vineyards in Bowral from 25 May until the end of June 2023.
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Let’s talk about Medium Density Housing
Want to know more about how housing is taking shape in our Shire?
Next Thursday 16 March we’re hosting a Community Consultation Session to discuss new Medium Density Residential Development Controls.
Community and industry reps including residents keen to learn about these proposed new Medium Density Controls can join us next Thursday 16 March between 5pm and 6.30pm in our Moss Vale Civic Centre Theatrette.
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What’s your vision for Bowral Town centre?
You’re invited to bring your ideas to the way our Shire’s largest town will take shape in years to come. Together, we’re working toward a Master Plan for Bowral Town Centre that will make room for growth and enhance the community experience, while preserving the unique sense of place we all value.
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Time for a clean-up?
Autumn is a great time to clear the clutter around your home and we’re here to help! Our bulky waste kerbside collection service is your ticket to effortlessly disposing of unwanted household items, such as old bikes, clothing and kitchen appliances, and next week we’re headed to Bowral.
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Australia Day carries a different meaning for different people. Share your ideas for future celebrations by completing the post event evaluation survey, by 4.30pm on Monday 20 March.
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Our DA commitment to you
We’ve heard you loud and clear and we’re taking action!
You told us that you want to see our Development Application (DA) times improved and we promise to reduce turnaround times.
We’re going to allocate more frontline staff to processing of applications, engage contractors and employ more technical staff to help clear the backlog.
Our target is to bring the average processing time below 100 days by mid-year and 60 days by the year's end.
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See yourself in these fun Highlands Fest pics?
Thankyou to our many local stallholders, clubs and community groups, performers, and the thousands of locals who turned out for Highlands Fest at Bong Bong Racecourse on Saturday.
The celebrations were all about reconnecting our community after the tough times we’ve all come through together, and you all helped to make the day a huge success, with a real sense of community spirit.
Enjoy browsing our picture gallery!
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Our success is your gain
In the six months to 31 December 2022 Council secured over $6.5 million in State and Federal Government funding to help deliver 21 local projects. Success with a further $26.4 million in the new year will see more of what matters most to our community, happen.
These great outcomes are just the beginning of good things to come! We’re pursuing every opportunity to help make our Shire an even better place to live.
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Be a hydrant hero
In an emergency seconds count. Help keep your street safe by knowing where your water hydrants are, and keeping them clear of vegetation, soil, and parked vehicles.
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To fast-track the re-opening of Station Street for Easter, we’re trialling an innovative new bitumen pavement technology. With crews continuing into the night, works are not only back on track, but ahead of schedule!
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