Public to have say on street names

The proposed names are Helena Pugh Parade, Edwards Street and Gugaa Street.

In addition, Murrumbidgee Council has also proposed street numbers for the subdivision as noted in its April ordinary meeting.

The names will be referred to the NSW Geographic Names Board for approval and will also go on public exhibition for 28 days.

In the meeting, councillor Robert Black asked for an additional recommendation to see street signs contain a QR code that provides information on the history and heritage of the names.

"I especially want to see that for Gugga Street as that has significant Indigenous heritage," Cr Black said.

Meanwhile, Murrumbidgee Council will seek a $3 million loan from its sewage funds reserve as part of the construction of the Young Street subdivision.

Council resolved at its April meeting it would seek ministerial approval for the endeavour as part of the construction of the 55-lot project. The proposed loan will have a 10-year term and semi-annual repayments.

Council recently identified in its 2022-26 delivery program and 2023-24 operational plan the completion of the Young Street development as a priority and the need to seek the loan to fund a significant part of the $4.6 million project.

Integrated Planning and Reporting documents were subject to public exhibition periods providing opportunities for community input and submissions.

Council has written to the office of local government seeking approval, with repayments to be made through the sale of the parcels of land.

It's expected funds will not be required for major sewage treatment facility upgrades or replacements in the next 10 years and such works would be funded through a combination of Safe and Secure Water programs and Stronger Communities Funding.