Eurobodalla Shire Council

Mayor Mathew Hatcher is raising his glass to the test results showing Eurobodalla’s drinking water is clear of harmful per-and-poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Often called 'forever chemicals,' PFAS exist in various forms and, at high concentrations, may pose potential health risks, including elevated cholesterol, hormonal disruption, and cancer. In August, news broke that several locations around Sydney were shown to have elevated levels of the contaminants. Following the media furore, the NSW Government offered one-off water-supply testing to regional councils, with Mayor Hatcher confirming Eurobodalla opted-in for the free testing. “Our water supply had not been tested previously, so we had both the northern and southern sections of our water supply system checked. I am happy to report our drinking water has tested clear of PFAS,” he says. #watersupply #pfas #drinkingwater

The shire's water is flowing to Nelligen residents for the first time in history! After five years of planning and construction, Eurobodalla Council has connected the village's 160 properties to the shire’s drinking water and sewerage systems. “The sewerage scheme is a win for the environment and public health, and the water supply has added security during bushfires and drought,” said Council’s project engineer Billy Alves. For connection to the shire’s water supply, a new booster pump station and two 880 kilolitre water reservoirs were built, along with the installation of 15 kilometres of piping. Connection to Batemans Bay’s Sewerage System involved building a new sewage pump station and installing 17 kilometres of piping. A huge thanks must go to the residents of Nelligen as well as our contractors Leed Engineering and Construction and Ledonne Constructions. #engineering #construction #watersupply #sewerage

We won't claim Andy's fame, but we just couldn't resist sharing the exciting news about our new starter's award! Andrea (Andy) Dobson has been recognised for her leadership in the 2024 National Airport Industry Awards 👏👏 Andy recently joined us at the Moruya Airport as the Airport Coordinator to oversee the airport ground operations and schedule maintenance works. She has over 10 years of experience as an airport security screener prior to her role as an airport reporting officer in Kununurra, WA. She is keen to expand her skills and take on more responsibility which was recognised by her peers in Kununurra who nominated her for the Emerging Airport Leader Award. Andy's enthusiasm and commitment has shown through already in the few weeks she has been with us. Andy has moved to Moruya to further her career in airport operations and is actively looking for long-term accommodation so she can be joined by her husband Craig and daughter Peta. Moruya Airport offers a lot of new challenges for Andy with functions she hasn't handled before including fuel management, freight operations and tarmac works, requiring lots of study and on-the-job training. We're stoked to have Andy onboard 😀 #2024NationalAirportIndustryAwards #AviationCareer #AirportOperations

👋 😃 Welcome to the three members of our Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC): Grant Doran, Nick Derera and Jodi Keast. The committee held its first meeting recently, kicking off its role in supporting Council’s governance and accountability. A comprehensive recruitment process was carried out to comply with the new OLG Guidelines that came into effect on 1 July 2024. Every Council has an ARIC. In a nutshell, they provide independent oversight, ensuring Councils stay accountable, stick to the rules and use public funds wisely. They review projects, ask questions, and express opinions. Each member brings their own set of skills, ensuring a diverse range of qualifications. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gwFAXwQR Let us introduce our super skilled and civic-minded committee ... 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿: 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻 Grant has previously served as an Independent member of Eurobodalla Council’s ARIC. Qualifications/attributes include: ● Masters of Financial Planning | Masters of Business Administration | Bachelor of Computing Science. ● Former senior executive in the ACT Government. ● Former Director & Chair of Governance & Risk Committee – BCD Community Care. ● Chair of local Eurobodalla disability organisation Yumaro. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗮 Qualifications/attributes include: ● CEO at Rail Safety Systems - Match Global Pty Ltd. ● Former General Manager at Public Transport Victoria. ● Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical). ● Training courses in management, marketing, OHS&S, Corporate Governance, HR and IT. ● Member of BVSC ARIC. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗝𝗼𝗱𝗶 𝗞𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 Qualifications/attributes include: ● Certified Practising Accountant with MBA. ● Extensive experience on risk and audit committees, as well as local government experience. ● Deputy Chair and Chair of the Grand Pacific Health Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee, for nine years. ● Served as a Councillor at Kiama Council - member of their ARIC.

We're so proud! Go Mel! Melinda Norman has helped us lead the way in so many waste initiatives. Tune in to hear all about it: https://lnkd.in/gqyeTBh8

📢 Exciting HR opportunities! 📢 Turn your HR professional dreams into reality and call our beautiful shire home. If you’re passionate about shaping workplace culture and driving initiatives at a progressive council, we have two roles open and ready for you. 1️⃣ Executive Manager People and Safety: Lead our People and Safety team, shape strategic HR initiatives, and drive workplace safety in a permanent, full-time role. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnERWjeY 2️⃣ Industrial Relations Coordinator: Guide our HR strategy and manage workforce transformation in this permanent, full-time position. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpJGDh8x Both roles offer the chance to make a real impact at a council that values fresh ideas. It’s time to enjoy the balance of a fulfilling career in what we think is one of Australia’s most beautiful locations 😏 Apply now and join our team! 

It has been a while between editions (since the bushfires to be frank). We are back to sending newsletter updates for the building and development industry. With a surge in larger projects, including an increase in multi-unit development applications, we're looking at exciting times ahead. We hope items in these newsletters not only keeps everyone in the know, but also strengthens the connection between the industry and Council. Read our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gWww9jCf Subscribe to get the updates: https://lnkd.in/gDwxjkXw

A great interview by Eddie from ABC South East Radio. He spoke with Vivian Straw who is our manager of strategic planning. We thought this was worth a share 😀 Viv gives great insight to the draft Eurobodalla Housing Strategy 2024-2041. He explains different types of housing, supply and demand and the potential of Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma catering for larger populations. The draft Eurobodalla Housing Strategy 2024-2041 is on public exhibition until Wednesday 10 July. Read more and comment on the strategy > https://lnkd.in/gdRNkm2q

We trialed a new 4X4 driving course last week with Tocal College. Our environment team is often out and about, accessing remote parts of our shire. Off-road skills come in handy for the team during biosecurity inspections, weed control programs, environmental monitoring, annual inspections and illegal activity investigations. Trainer David Kelly, took staff to some tricky tracks. They learned how to navigate and safely operate a 4WD while minimising environmental impacts. They also got the winch out and ran through recovery scenarios. Staff absolutely loved it! As you can see from the smiles 😁 #OffRoadDriving #VehicleSafety #EnvironmentalMonitoring #StaffTraining #VehicleOperations #SafetyTraining