Richmond Valley Council advises that nominations are now open for individuals or organisations for the 2012 Australia Day Awards in the following categories: 

Citizen of the Year (18 years of age and over); Youth of the Year (17 years and under); Sports Person of the Year; Sporting Team of the Year; Community Event of the Year; Cultural Champion of the Year; Indigenous Champion of the Year; Environmental Champion of the Year.

Nomination forms and award criteria are available at Council’s Evans Head and Casino offices, Woodburn Visitor Information Centre, Casino Visitor Information Centre and Casino Library. They can also be down-loaded from Council’s website: www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au or requested by phoning Council’s offices on 6660 0300 during business hours.

All nominations must be submitted by 4.00pm on Friday, 9 December 2011.  For further enquiries contact the Events & Cultural Liaison Officer at Richmond Valley Council on 6660 0300.

A reminder to owners and occupiers of buildings where water-cooling systems and warm-water systems are installed, to ensure that these systems are registered with Council. 

The Public Health Act 1991 and the Public Health (Microbial Control) Regulation 2000 contain important provisions in relation to the installation and maintenance of certain types of water-cooling and warm water systems. The purpose is to prevent, or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, such as Legionella, which can cause Legionnaires’ disease.

Water-cooling systems (cooling towers) are associated with larger scale air conditioning plants and industrial process coolers. Warm-water systems, such as thermostatic mixing valves (but not tempering valves), produce warm water to a temperature of about 43.5°C and are commonly found in childcare centres, hairdressers, hotels and motels.

For further advice, please contact Council’s Environmental Health section on 6660 0290.