Wee Jasper gives their community feedback at the last IP&R event

Published on 11 June 2025

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A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to the IP&R feedback so far! 

Council executive staff, Mayor Jones, and Councillors have completed the Autumn 2025 series of community roadshows with a visit to Wee Jasper, one of the smallest - but very popular - Yass Valley communities.

Presentations have been given to local communities across the Yass Valley to share Council’s plans for the next four years - and thank you to everyone who has attended our 2025 community consultation evenings so far. These sessions have been a great opportunity to share your thoughts, hear what’s planned for the future of the Yass Valley, and ask questions directly of the Council Executive Team.

Great turnout at Wee Jasper

A big thank you to the Wee Jasper community, who turned out in force for our final IP&R Roadshow for this month. The event was a great success, with residents asking insightful questions about community priorities, finances, and the role of grants in Council’s budget, as well as about the everyday business of Council - from mowing and the waste transfer station to safety lighting.

We weren’t able to capture a word cloud for Wee Jasper (as per the other villages), so here are the key concerns raised by the community:

  • The impact of the proposed nearby wind turbines and their potential impact on the village and local fire-fighting capacity, with potential knock-on effects for the ACT.
  • The telecommunications black spot - especially problematic when the population swells from around 89 to as many as 3,500 people during holiday periods.
  • Interest in limited subdivision to help sustain the local school by attracting more families to settle in Wee Jasper.
  • Other issues included power, energy, and water planning, and the importance of early notification of grant opportunities. 

Given Wee Jasper’s unique ‘tromboning’ population - where numbers surge and contract seasonally - and the region’s crucial role in tourism and economic development, the feedback also highlighted the need for a strategic plan tailored to the village’s specific needs and opportunities.

Once again, thank you to everyone who participated and shared their concerns and ideas. Your input is invaluable in shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for all the towns and villages across the Yass Valley.

Final chance to have your say! 

If you have any comments about Council’s proposed plans for the next four years - whether it’s a one-liner, big idea, or alternative suggestion - you have until Sunday, 15th June to send them in via our online form or in writing. All the details are here: Integrated Planning and Reporting Documents 2025

 

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