February 21, 2022

New animal impound shelter approved

The development application for a new animal impound shelter in Gunnedah has been approved.

Gunnedah Shire Council this week approved the application for new facilities at the existing site adjacent to the Gunnedah Waste Management Facility on Quia Road.

The concept design includes shelter and exercise runs for 18 dogs, a dedicated cattery, office space, public reception area, veterinary treatment room and free range exercise yards.

The project will be partly funded through a $388,909 grant in Phase Two of the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LCRI) program. It will create a modern facility to allow Council’s Regulatory Services Team to assist in micro-chipping animals, deliver responsible pet ownership programs and work with rescue organisations to provide more options for animal rehoming.

Support for community organisations, services and events

Gunnedah Shire Council approved a number of recommendations to assist community organisations and events at the February Council meeting.

Council has again agreed to meet the costs of the hire of Donnelly Fields for the COVID-19 testing clinic.
In late 2021, Council met the $4,183.73 costs of hire of Donnelly Fields and Council’s staff assistance for the clinic. Since that time, further costs have been incurred by Laverty Pathology for the same purpose.

Gunnedah Shire Council will also make a contribution of $2,550 to Laverty Pathology to offset costs of hire and staff assistance for October to December 2021, with a further contribution of up to $12,000 for the remainder of the year if needed.

Council will also contribute up to $2,627 of in-kind support for the Gunnedah Show Society’s Annual Country Music Muster. This includes chair hire, bin hire, delivery and collection of chairs, cleaning of hall and the waiving of additional hire of venue for set-up.

The Annual Country Music Muster will be held at the Gunnedah Showground on March 22 to 27, 2022.

Council has agreed to cover up to $1,582 of usage and licence fees associated with Riding for Disabled Association Gunnedah Centre’s activities at the Gunnedah Showground.

This not-for-profit organisation is run by volunteers and provides horse-riding opportunities for disabled children and adults.

At the February meeting, Gunnedah Shire Council also agreed to meet the $588 cost for the provision of traffic management services to allow the RSL Sub Branch to install the 8th Division Memorial Plaques along Eighth Division Memorial Avenue.

The Gunnedah RSL Sub Branch is a not-for-profit organisation, run by volunteers, which provides the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the valued war memorial sites within the Gunnedah District.

Council will provide support of $4,500 towards Gunnedah Rotary’s Heritage Street Plaque Program.

This is a continuation of the program that has already seen a number of plaques installed in Gunnedah. The plaques under consideration recognise the significant buildings in Gunnedah’s central business district.

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