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Library remains one of Hay’s greatest and best-used assets and Hay Shire Council drops costly membership

Library remains one of Hay’s greatest and best-used assets and Hay Shire Council drops costly membership

Hay Library continues to grow in popularity, with an increase of 24 per cent in borrowers in March compared to the previous month and a slight decrease in April due to the two long weekends. In a comprehensive report to Council, the Library Team Leader noted 11 new members, a

Careful planning maintains Hay Shire Council’s cash position

Careful planning maintains Hay Shire Council’s cash position

Hay Shire Council expects to maintain its cash position in the General Fund, despite substantial operating deficits for the next five years. Council said, apart from the pool replacement and new road works, the forecasts are to spend less than 60 per cent on average of its depreciation cost on

Debt free pool - $8m Hay Pool replacement project fully funded

By Tertia Butcher The replacement pool and facilities at the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool will be constructed free of debt to Council and at minimal cost to ratepayers. The $8.067 million project received a further boost of $4.191 million last week following Council’s successful funding application

Hay Shire Council targets housing for healthcare workers

Hay Shire Council targets housing for healthcare workers

By Tertia Butcher Hay Shire Council is continuing its efforts to improve accommodation for key workers, and more recently for its Multi-Purpose Service facility manager, and has met with Murrumbidgee Local Health District to discuss opportunities in Hay. MLHD currently owns eight onsite beds for staff working at Hay Multi-Purpose

Solar heating for new Hay Pool - Council considers options for renewable energy

Solar heating for new Hay Pool - Council considers options for renewable energy

By Tertia Butcher Heating options for two of the replacement pools at the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool are currently being investigated by the contractor, ELM Aquatics. Works are due to commence late next month, with the pool closing on February 24, to be completed for re-opening late November 2025.

Council gets tough on contamination

By Tertia Butcher Contamination across the three-bin system continues to be an issue and Hay Shire Council will be forced to take action against repeat offenders. “Council staff are constantly finding waste that should not be in your green-lidded bin,” General Manager, David Webb said. “If this becomes an ongoing

Mayor re-elected, new deputy - Hay Shire Council holds its first meeting

By Tertia Butcher Cr Carol Oataway has been re-elected mayor of Hay Shire Council. The mayor retained her seat after surviving a challenge from newly elected councillor, John Perry in an open vote, 5 – 3. Hay has a new deputy mayor after a tightly contested election between Crs Martyn Quinn,