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Welcome to Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s online community engagement hub, your one-stop shop for all Council consultation and engagement activities. Your voice QPRC will provide a number of tools for you to ensure you have your say on Council projects and initiatives that affect you. And it will provide Council with a valuable insight into the community’s thoughts on a range of topics. Register now and make sure you don’t miss out on anything.

Welcome to Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s online community engagement hub, your one-stop shop for all Council consultation and engagement activities. Your voice QPRC will provide a number of tools for you to ensure you have your say on Council projects and initiatives that affect you. And it will provide Council with a valuable insight into the community’s thoughts on a range of topics. Register now and make sure you don’t miss out on anything.

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  • Share Is the QPRC looking to reduce funding for non-discretionary activities/events to reduce the impact of the increase in rates for the local residents? Council residents should not be funding (via the rates paid to Council) activities that are not deemed essential services (or services available via commercial businesses) such as the ‘free’ learners drivers course (as advertised on 02 Sep 24), or ‘free’ child car seat safety checks? These activities are ‘nice to have’, but in an environment where prices are increasing everywhere, these activities and similar should be put aside in favour of reduced rates to fund only those non-discretionary services (Rates, Roads, Rubbish). on Facebook Share Is the QPRC looking to reduce funding for non-discretionary activities/events to reduce the impact of the increase in rates for the local residents? Council residents should not be funding (via the rates paid to Council) activities that are not deemed essential services (or services available via commercial businesses) such as the ‘free’ learners drivers course (as advertised on 02 Sep 24), or ‘free’ child car seat safety checks? These activities are ‘nice to have’, but in an environment where prices are increasing everywhere, these activities and similar should be put aside in favour of reduced rates to fund only those non-discretionary services (Rates, Roads, Rubbish). on Twitter Share Is the QPRC looking to reduce funding for non-discretionary activities/events to reduce the impact of the increase in rates for the local residents? Council residents should not be funding (via the rates paid to Council) activities that are not deemed essential services (or services available via commercial businesses) such as the ‘free’ learners drivers course (as advertised on 02 Sep 24), or ‘free’ child car seat safety checks? These activities are ‘nice to have’, but in an environment where prices are increasing everywhere, these activities and similar should be put aside in favour of reduced rates to fund only those non-discretionary services (Rates, Roads, Rubbish). on Linkedin Email Is the QPRC looking to reduce funding for non-discretionary activities/events to reduce the impact of the increase in rates for the local residents? Council residents should not be funding (via the rates paid to Council) activities that are not deemed essential services (or services available via commercial businesses) such as the ‘free’ learners drivers course (as advertised on 02 Sep 24), or ‘free’ child car seat safety checks? These activities are ‘nice to have’, but in an environment where prices are increasing everywhere, these activities and similar should be put aside in favour of reduced rates to fund only those non-discretionary services (Rates, Roads, Rubbish). link

    Is the QPRC looking to reduce funding for non-discretionary activities/events to reduce the impact of the increase in rates for the local residents? Council residents should not be funding (via the rates paid to Council) activities that are not deemed essential services (or services available via commercial businesses) such as the ‘free’ learners drivers course (as advertised on 02 Sep 24), or ‘free’ child car seat safety checks? These activities are ‘nice to have’, but in an environment where prices are increasing everywhere, these activities and similar should be put aside in favour of reduced rates to fund only those non-discretionary services (Rates, Roads, Rubbish).

    BME02 asked 2 months ago

    The learner drivers course and child car seat safety checks are fully funded by Transport for NSW.

  • Share Googong needs a public pre-school. There is no public pre-school in Jerrabomberra either. Yet, there is a large primary school in Googong and Jerrabomberra. Why has local government and developers failed to provide a public pre-school? We want our children to have the option of attending a local preschool. on Facebook Share Googong needs a public pre-school. There is no public pre-school in Jerrabomberra either. Yet, there is a large primary school in Googong and Jerrabomberra. Why has local government and developers failed to provide a public pre-school? We want our children to have the option of attending a local preschool. on Twitter Share Googong needs a public pre-school. There is no public pre-school in Jerrabomberra either. Yet, there is a large primary school in Googong and Jerrabomberra. Why has local government and developers failed to provide a public pre-school? We want our children to have the option of attending a local preschool. on Linkedin Email Googong needs a public pre-school. There is no public pre-school in Jerrabomberra either. Yet, there is a large primary school in Googong and Jerrabomberra. Why has local government and developers failed to provide a public pre-school? We want our children to have the option of attending a local preschool. link

    Googong needs a public pre-school. There is no public pre-school in Jerrabomberra either. Yet, there is a large primary school in Googong and Jerrabomberra. Why has local government and developers failed to provide a public pre-school? We want our children to have the option of attending a local preschool.

    Fixer Upper Mum asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for your question. Local Government is not responsible for establishing public preschools, this is something that the NSW Department of Education is responsible for. 

    As part of the NSW Government’s 2024-25 Budget, they announced in May 2024 that a new public preschool will be built at Queanbeyan South Public School. 

  • Share Who is drilling for what on the proposed graveyard site on Old Cooma Road ? on Facebook Share Who is drilling for what on the proposed graveyard site on Old Cooma Road ? on Twitter Share Who is drilling for what on the proposed graveyard site on Old Cooma Road ? on Linkedin Email Who is drilling for what on the proposed graveyard site on Old Cooma Road ? link

    Who is drilling for what on the proposed graveyard site on Old Cooma Road ?

    PHubbard asked 7 months ago

    Hi there

    Further water monitoring is being completed.

  • Share Where is the Graveyard on Old Cooma Road planning document up to? We are keen to put a stop to it now. on Facebook Share Where is the Graveyard on Old Cooma Road planning document up to? We are keen to put a stop to it now. on Twitter Share Where is the Graveyard on Old Cooma Road planning document up to? We are keen to put a stop to it now. on Linkedin Email Where is the Graveyard on Old Cooma Road planning document up to? We are keen to put a stop to it now. link

    Where is the Graveyard on Old Cooma Road planning document up to? We are keen to put a stop to it now.

    PHubbard asked 7 months ago

    Hi there

    Documentation to support the State Significant Development Application is in progress. Until further water monitoring is complete all consultants are on hold to ensure the design is supported by the water data. Once the water engineers have current data, and provide solutions to water management for the project we will finalise all reports and submit an application. The State Government will put the application online when submitted, for the community to comment.

  • Share Will QPRC have the balls to ask NSW State Government for a parcel of land across the road from the lawn cemetery on Facebook Share Will QPRC have the balls to ask NSW State Government for a parcel of land across the road from the lawn cemetery on Twitter Share Will QPRC have the balls to ask NSW State Government for a parcel of land across the road from the lawn cemetery on Linkedin Email Will QPRC have the balls to ask NSW State Government for a parcel of land across the road from the lawn cemetery link

    Will QPRC have the balls to ask NSW State Government for a parcel of land across the road from the lawn cemetery

    PHubbard asked 7 months ago

    Hi there

    QPRC will not be approaching the NSW State Government to obtain land opposite the current Queanbeyan cemetery. This land is owned by Minister Administering National Parks and Wildlife and as it is considered a National Park it is not fit for the purpose of a cemetery.

    This land across the road from the existing cemetery in Lanyon Drive and from the cemetery to Tompsitt Drive is zoned E1 and E2 due to the significance of the fauna and flora onsite. These locations contain State and Federally listed fauna, flora and habitat which require the highest level of environment protection.

  • Share Hello there, We are currently looking for the building plan for our clients. The project is located in Jerraberra, we are seeking your help for getting the building plan for them. Could you let us know what the process to apply the copy of building plans and what the autority letter we should fill out. If you can help with those at your ealiest convience that would be great! Thank you in advance! Nicole on Facebook Share Hello there, We are currently looking for the building plan for our clients. The project is located in Jerraberra, we are seeking your help for getting the building plan for them. Could you let us know what the process to apply the copy of building plans and what the autority letter we should fill out. If you can help with those at your ealiest convience that would be great! Thank you in advance! Nicole on Twitter Share Hello there, We are currently looking for the building plan for our clients. The project is located in Jerraberra, we are seeking your help for getting the building plan for them. Could you let us know what the process to apply the copy of building plans and what the autority letter we should fill out. If you can help with those at your ealiest convience that would be great! Thank you in advance! Nicole on Linkedin Email Hello there, We are currently looking for the building plan for our clients. The project is located in Jerraberra, we are seeking your help for getting the building plan for them. Could you let us know what the process to apply the copy of building plans and what the autority letter we should fill out. If you can help with those at your ealiest convience that would be great! Thank you in advance! Nicole link

    Hello there, We are currently looking for the building plan for our clients. The project is located in Jerraberra, we are seeking your help for getting the building plan for them. Could you let us know what the process to apply the copy of building plans and what the autority letter we should fill out. If you can help with those at your ealiest convience that would be great! Thank you in advance! Nicole

    Nicole asked 8 months ago

    Hi there, to obtain information about the existing buildings you need to complete an Informal Request for Information - https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-Business/Access-Council-Information#section-2 If you are not the owner of the building you will need to include written authorisation from the owner. This can be a letter or email from the owner. If you still have questions you would be best to call our customer service centre on 1300 730 725.

  • Share Why does Googong have a contractor to do all gardens mowing etc and Queanbeyan/Jerrabombra doesn’t? Sound a bit of a rort. The town is looking so run down it’s beyond a joke now. on Facebook Share Why does Googong have a contractor to do all gardens mowing etc and Queanbeyan/Jerrabombra doesn’t? Sound a bit of a rort. The town is looking so run down it’s beyond a joke now. on Twitter Share Why does Googong have a contractor to do all gardens mowing etc and Queanbeyan/Jerrabombra doesn’t? Sound a bit of a rort. The town is looking so run down it’s beyond a joke now. on Linkedin Email Why does Googong have a contractor to do all gardens mowing etc and Queanbeyan/Jerrabombra doesn’t? Sound a bit of a rort. The town is looking so run down it’s beyond a joke now. link

    Why does Googong have a contractor to do all gardens mowing etc and Queanbeyan/Jerrabombra doesn’t? Sound a bit of a rort. The town is looking so run down it’s beyond a joke now.

    asked 9 months ago

    We use our own landscape teams and the Jerra Crew for mowing and gardening of Council owned areas in Googong.

    However, the developer, PEET, have their own landscape contractor who maintains areas that not yet been handed over to Council. They also do additional maintenance in selected areas. 

  • Share Hello, QPRC, The NSW government allocated $10M funding for the realignment, widening, and sealing of the final 4.7km section on Nerriga Rd in Q4CY23. Does QPRC have a plan in place for this work, and if so, what is the planned start and finish dates? Thanks on Facebook Share Hello, QPRC, The NSW government allocated $10M funding for the realignment, widening, and sealing of the final 4.7km section on Nerriga Rd in Q4CY23. Does QPRC have a plan in place for this work, and if so, what is the planned start and finish dates? Thanks on Twitter Share Hello, QPRC, The NSW government allocated $10M funding for the realignment, widening, and sealing of the final 4.7km section on Nerriga Rd in Q4CY23. Does QPRC have a plan in place for this work, and if so, what is the planned start and finish dates? Thanks on Linkedin Email Hello, QPRC, The NSW government allocated $10M funding for the realignment, widening, and sealing of the final 4.7km section on Nerriga Rd in Q4CY23. Does QPRC have a plan in place for this work, and if so, what is the planned start and finish dates? Thanks link

    Hello, QPRC, The NSW government allocated $10M funding for the realignment, widening, and sealing of the final 4.7km section on Nerriga Rd in Q4CY23. Does QPRC have a plan in place for this work, and if so, what is the planned start and finish dates? Thanks

    Flash asked 10 months ago

    Hi - thanks for the question.

    The Ninge Nimble section of MR92 Nerriga Road has been designed and Council is in the process of completing the necessary environmental studies along with purchasing the land required for the project.

    The project delivery is still being planned and construction is not expected to commence until late 2024. Information when known will be available through our website project page (https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Major-Works-Projects/MR92-Nerriga-Road) 

  • Share Will Googong have a public Preschool? A lot of parents at playgroup want a public Preschool for Googong. on Facebook Share Will Googong have a public Preschool? A lot of parents at playgroup want a public Preschool for Googong. on Twitter Share Will Googong have a public Preschool? A lot of parents at playgroup want a public Preschool for Googong. on Linkedin Email Will Googong have a public Preschool? A lot of parents at playgroup want a public Preschool for Googong. link

    Will Googong have a public Preschool? A lot of parents at playgroup want a public Preschool for Googong.

    Fixer Upper Mum asked 10 months ago

    Council does not provide education services. There is land that has been set aside for another public school in Googong but whether a public preschool will be included in this school in future is a question for the NSW Government and the Department of Education. The NSW Government have said that this new school will be a new high school scheduled for completion in 2027.

  • Share Will there be funding increase to Queanbeyan Preschools? The four public Preschools will be educating young children from Googong, in addition to young children in Queanbeyan. Will the Preschools receive more financial support? The Preschools look old and a bit run down. Are the Preschools big enough to cater to the growing population? on Facebook Share Will there be funding increase to Queanbeyan Preschools? The four public Preschools will be educating young children from Googong, in addition to young children in Queanbeyan. Will the Preschools receive more financial support? The Preschools look old and a bit run down. Are the Preschools big enough to cater to the growing population? on Twitter Share Will there be funding increase to Queanbeyan Preschools? The four public Preschools will be educating young children from Googong, in addition to young children in Queanbeyan. Will the Preschools receive more financial support? The Preschools look old and a bit run down. Are the Preschools big enough to cater to the growing population? on Linkedin Email Will there be funding increase to Queanbeyan Preschools? The four public Preschools will be educating young children from Googong, in addition to young children in Queanbeyan. Will the Preschools receive more financial support? The Preschools look old and a bit run down. Are the Preschools big enough to cater to the growing population? link

    Will there be funding increase to Queanbeyan Preschools? The four public Preschools will be educating young children from Googong, in addition to young children in Queanbeyan. Will the Preschools receive more financial support? The Preschools look old and a bit run down. Are the Preschools big enough to cater to the growing population?

    Fixer Upper Mum asked 10 months ago

    Council is not actually involved in providing school services. For broader questions about funding and provision of preschools, questions are best directed to the NSW Government and Department of Education. In regard to the four preschools in Queanbeyan, these are run by the Queanbeyan & District Preschool Association which is a not-for-profit community based preschool. There are also other privately run Early Learning Centres that offer preschool programs.

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