Mayoral Matters from Carol Oataway

Council elections in September saw three new councillors elected with five returning councillors. The new council have hit the ground running  resolving at the November meeting to award contracts to ELM Aquatics to undertake the replacement of the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pools. The Hay community will be able to enjoy brand new, state of the art, swimming pools for the 2025 swimming season. Works are due to commence in late February / early March and hope to be completed by late November 2025.

Survey data has been collated in readiness for the new Council to begin their Strategic Community Plan. The plan will be formulated over the coming months before being taken to the community for consultation. 

As Council wraps up for the year, I would like to reflect on a significant milestone that was achieved in 2024.  A three bin system was rolled out to the community in July which has already started to significantly reduce the amount of landfill at our waste transfer station. Although a few teething problems, the community have embraced the three bin system which is becoming the norm in many regions of Australia.

We are fortunate to have a vibrant, supportive and caring community in Hay Shire, and I sincerely thank our residents, businesses, community groups and many volunteers for their contribution towards making this community a great place to live, work, play and grow.  

I invite everyone to come along to our Love Hay Christmas Bonanza Night in Witcombe Place to celebrate the festive season.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!