Council NewsFIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER 2014

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL Issue 17

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The project to rehabilitate 1.3 kilometres of Lakeside Drive has been completed.

Work on the project commenced in March and included the installation of 2.3kms of kerb and gutter, 200m of invert crossings, modifications and adjustments to the existing drainage systems and 1.3kms of subsoil drainage, as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing road base. The project also included significant driveway replacements, nature strip repairs and was conducted in the off season, so it was completed in time for the high-use summer period.

“The complete rebuild of Lakeside Drive will deliver a far improved road pavement well into the future,” Director Infrastructure Services Heinz Kausche explained.

“The bitumen surface placed on the pavement will take a couple of weeks to bed in properly and during this time it requires protection from wheel skids and tearing by the turning motion of vehicles.”

To protect the new bitumen a layer of loose stones has been placed on top of the finished surface to provide

a lower friction surface for the settling in period. The contractor will return next week to remove these loose stones and the road surface will be complete.

“The loose stones are slippery and warning signs have been put in place to advise motorists of the hazard,” Mr Kausche said.

“Residents and other users of the road are asked to take care.”

The Lakeside Drive project was funded by the Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme and Roads to Recovery Program. It formed part of Council’s ongoing pavement and road rehabilitation program and was designed and constructed to comply with Council’s development standards. These standards are in place to ensure asset rehabilitation is cost effective and provides long-term improvement of the asset and the service it provides the community.

“Council crews working to deliver the project faced many obstacles in ensuring they delivered the highest quality product,” Mr Kausche said.

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NEW ROAD: Works to rehabilitate the 1.3 kilometres of Lakeside Drive have been completed.

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Households, schools and community groups across the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area are set to join thousands of Australians across the country on Saturday 25 October as part of the rapidly growing national community and sustainability event, Garage Sale Trail.

In bringing Garage Sale Trail to its local residents Wagga Wagga City Council saw an opportunity to deliver a fun, creative and community-driven program for the benefit of residents and local organisations who might want to repurpose their unwanted belongings, live in a more sustainable fashion by reducing waste, connect with their community and raise some money for themselves or others.

“Wagga Wagga City Council is proud to be supporting Garage Sale Trail in 2014,” Council’s Environmental Education Officer, Alice Kent said.

“The campaign offers our community the opportunity to think creatively about how we can reuse items that might otherwise end up in landfill.

“Council is encouraging everyone to think about those in the community who might benefit from your unwanted items, and likewise what treasures might be out there waiting to be found!”

Now in its fourth year, Garage Sale Trail is supported by over 120 Councils nationally and is expecting up to 10,000 garage sales across the country with over 1.5 million items for sale.

To get on the Garage Sale Trail for some bargains, visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au and search Wagga Wagga to find out where you can pick up a bargain locally.

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This week’s events in Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care (WWRFDC)

celebrated 39 years of service to the community this week with a special event that recognised a number of new and long servicing educators.

“Wagga Regional Family Day Care conducts these events to allow our network to get together and celebrate the achievements of our service and the individuals who make it great,” WWRFDC Service Manager, Kym Stewart said.

“This is our 39th year celebrating the fact that every day our practice with children is carefully considered and planned to ensure quality outcomes for every child who comes to WWRFDC.

“The event will be especially significant for a number of educators, whose long service of 5, 10, 15 and 20 years will be recognised with a special presentation.

“We will also be acknowledging those new educators that have completed their first year of service with WWRFDC.”

In all, 15 educators were presented with Service Awards at the event for educators, staff, parents and friends.

“WWRFDC currently has 56 approved Family Day Care educators and two In Home Care Educators running successful small businesses in Wagga Wagga and the region,” Ms Stewart explained.

“Together, educators and the coordination unit nurture, inspire and educate approximately 350 children from 250 families each week.

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE CHRISTMAS FAIRSat 25 October 9:30am – 4pmAdults $5, Children under 14 free. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 0402 215 722

WAGGA WAGGA GARDEN AND OUTDOOR FESTIVALSat 25 & Sun 26 OctoberSat: 10am to 5pm. Sun: 9am to 4.30pm. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street. Ph: 0428 244 393

ALTERED PORTRAITSSat 25 October1:30pm to 4pm. Workshop for 6 - 12 year olds. Cost: $20, bookings essential. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 6926 9660

MARKETS BY THE LAKESat 25 October9am to 2pm. Free entry, arts, crafts, local produce, children’s activities, entertainment, food and drink and much more Apex Park, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934

GARAGE SALE TRAILSat 25 OctoberContact: Wagga Wagga City Council - Alice Kent on 1300 292 442 or visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au

WALK TO D’FEET MND WAGGA WAGGASun 26 October10am. Register online or on the day. Cost: Adult $30, Child $12 includes t-shirt. Lake Albert Walking Track, Boat Club, Nelson Drive, off Plumpton Road.Ph: 0432 262 718

TEDDY BEARS PICNICSun 26 October10am to 3pm. Bring your favourite teddy bear to have some fun in the Park. Collins Park, cnr Forsyth Street and Fox Street. Ph: 0431 359 559

FOOD I AM COOKING CLASS: BOULANGERIE PATISSERIE - ARTISAN BAKER - BERNARD HOFFMon 27 October5:30pm to 10pm. Boulangerie Patisserie, 2/189 Morgan Street. Ph: 0427 250 498

RIVERINA INSTITUTE OF TAFE “TOO MANY COOKS” LUNCHThurs 30 October$35pp. “On Course” Restaurant, TAFE Campus, cnr Macleay and Coleman Streets. Ph: 6938 1242

EAT LOCAL THURSDAY,Thurs 30 October2.30pm to 6.30pm. Free entry. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 0427 441 107

Need help promoting your event? Phone Council on 1300 292 442 or email events@wagga.nsw.gov.auFor a complete list of events go to visitwagga.com

Preparations for the 2015 Sheffield Shield match at Wagga Wagga’s Robertson Oval are already well underway – four months out from the event.

The four-day match, scheduled for Sunday 15 February to Wednesday 18 February, will be played between the NSW Blues and the Victorian Bushrangers.

“Council commenced preparations at Robertson Oval about six weeks ago,” Council’s Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation), Ben Creighton said.

“Preparations are going very well, we are ahead of schedule and the field and practice wickets will be in

immaculate condition for the game in February.”

Cricket NSW and Wagga Cricket Association have worked with Wagga Wagga City Council to help bring the match to the city.

“The three groups working together means we are going to get a first class result out of the event,” Luke Olsen, Development Manager Cricket NSW said.

“Cricket NSW are really happy with how things are progressing and the facility is top notch.

“The main things for game day are the pitch and the outfield, but also practice facilities, and they are all ticked off – there are no issues with

any of them.” “The facility is ready to go, it’s just

the finer details that we need to work together on.”

Cricket NSW and Council have agreed on multiple year agreements which will see an U14’s State Challenge in the city in 2015/16 and 2016/17, along with a plan to improve local cricket facilities.

The return of Sheffield Shield to regional NSW will be a just reward for country cricket fans who will get a chance to see the current Shield holders, NSW Blues, up close and personal in their own backyard.

Shield preparations well underway PITCHING IN: Cricket NSW Development Officer Luke Olsen and Wagga Wagga City Council Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation), Ben Creighton, check out the preparations of the practice wickets at Roberston Oval ahead of the Sheffield Shield match at the venue in February 2015.

“Although the delays to the Lakeside Drive project were unfortunate, Council has achieved the best result from the surface which will ensure the road will hold up for many years.

“Council acknowledges the impact the delays caused residents and appreciates their understanding and patience whilst the work was being undertaken.

“The staff also would like to thank the public for their patience and have worked very hard to ensure the finished product is built to required standards and all issues with irrigation systems, driveways and nature strips have been resolved.”

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Educators recognised as part of the 39 year celebration of Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care:25 Years Denise Pallett

15 Years Julie Coles, Jenny Hughes, Yvonne McAlister, Shirley Tullberg

10 Years Alison Bromham

5 Years Nichole Coleman, Nicole Dunstall, Sue-Annah Knight, Barbara Scott, Corine Tsang, Shannon Castle

1 Year Georgina Bush, Kris McPherson, Ivy Zia

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To put it politely… Wagga Wagga City Council (and Local Government in general) is being walked all over by the State and Commonwealth Governments.

Not only are we restricted in raising revenue to fund vital maintenance and infrastructure, the State and Commonwealth Governments are eating into our scarce finances.

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has pegged rates to just 2.3 percent. This same Tribunal has allowed gas charges to rise by 21 percent in Wagga Wagga as well as allowing some government departments to increase their charges to

local government by up to 10 percent.

Further pressures are coming from electricity charges (up by more than 50 percent in the last five years) as well as increases in wages and a host of other expenses.

With this size 18 “revenue restricting boot” placed squarely between our collective shoulder blades, residents of Wagga Wagga also have to find $3.4m each year to fund programs and

activities previously paid for by the State Government.

The Commonwealth Government is compounding the problem.

In 1991 Financial Assistance Grants to Local Government was 1.2 percent of Commonwealth expenditure (it was even higher when Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister).

Next year this will drop to just 0.5 percent or less than half the 1991 figure.

In round figures Wagga Wagga City Council this year receives $10m under these grants which drops to just $8m next year. Under the previous arrangements we would be getting more than $20m.

This Council is striving to achieve a balanced budget. For that to happen services and maintenance will suffer.

Our concerns have been expressed to the Member for Riverina, Mr McCormack,

and to the Member for Wagga Wagga, Mr Maguire.

If you share our concerns I suggest you also write to both Members.

Councillor Greg Conkey

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The weekly mowing report outlines the areas that Council is mowing and the areas scheduled for mowing in the coming week.

The North team has commenced mowing in Estella. This will be followed by mowing in Oura on 28 October

The East team has commenced mowing in Kooringal. This will be followed by mowing in Forest Hill on 7 November.

The West team has commenced mowing in Glenfield. This will be followed by mowing in Lloyd on 27 October.

The Peak Season team has commenced mowing in Kooringal. This will be followed by mowing in Lloyd on 28 October.

Village mowing is currently taking place in Humula. This will be followed by mowing in Galore, Uranquinty and Oura on 27-28 October.

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The Civic Theatre will continue its legacy of producing quality community productions when Away hits the stage from 1 – 8 November, directed by local theatre legend Peter Cox.

“Previous Civic Theatre productions have all been musicals, this year the Theatre will present Michael Gow’s classic Australian play – a funny, moving play, which tells the story of three internally conflicted families holidaying on the coast for Christmas 1968,” Manager, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Carissa Campbell explained.

‘One of the integral benefits of community production is that not only do they involve the community, they also build a community. The Civic Theatre has seen this phenomenon occur in previous productions and its happening again with Away.

“People participate in locally produced shows for a variety of reasons, they might be looking to make friends, develop skills and refine their craft, to reactivate childhood memories, or use the exercise as a springboard into

professional endeavours.“A lot of hard work takes place but there is also a strong

element of pride, respect and magic in the making. These elements are recognised by the size of the audience, with most of the previous year’s performances selling out, and also the formal recognition that has come from numerous CAT (Canberra Area Theatre) awards.”

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Executive Director of the Riverina Regional Library (RRL), Robert Knight, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship at the inaugural State Library of NSW Honours, presented by Dame Marie Bashir in Sydney on Monday 20 October.

“Robert was recognised for his significant professional achievements and contributions to Australian libraries,” Wagga Wagga City Council Director Environmental and Community Services, Janice Summerhayes said.

In his role as Executive Director of RRL, a position he has held since 1993, Robert administers the largest regional library service in NSW. The organisation is considered to be an outstanding example of Local Government collaboration.

The RRL serves 130,100 constituents in 12 member councils covering a geographic area of 39,360 sq km, through a network of 17 branch libraries and two mobile libraries that visit 60 communities between them.

Robert has been an active contributor to the Australian library sector throughout his career. He served on the Library

HONOURED: Dame Marie Bashir presents Robert Knight with an Honorary Fellowship at the State Library of NSW.

Council of NSW as the Local Government representative from 2003-2011, is a member of the NSW Public Libraries Consultative Committee, is a past Chairperson of Public Libraries Australia and is currently the inaugural Chairperson of the Australasian Mobile Library Network. In addition, Robert is a significant contributor to the NSW Public Libraries Association, having held a number of key positions in the organisation.

In accepting the award, Robert said, “I am surprised, humbled and honoured to receive this wonderful recognition. The NSW library sector is full of exceptional contributors, and I am grateful to be part of such an innovative and progressive profession. I will continue to do whatever I can to keep our libraries strong, sustainable and relevant. They are a critical community service.”

Robert also acknowledged the support of the Wagga Wagga City Council and Riverina Regional Library in supporting his professional endeavours.

Previous community productions:2004 – Les Miserables2009 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee2010 – The Boy from Oz2011 – My Fair Lady2013 – Oliver

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EXHIBITION OF DRAFT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16 – GOBBAGOMBALINWAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010

PUBLIC EXHIBITIONAim: To exhibit the proposed amendments to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010. The amendments represent the inclusion of the final section of the Gobbagombalin Urban Release Area within the Development Control Plan and includes layout plan, road network, staging plan and cycle and footpath plans for the remaining section.Exhibition Period: 25 October 2014 to 21 November 2014 (inclusive)Inspection Venue: The proposed amendments are available for inspection at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga during the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) and on Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public in the Strategic Planning Exhibition section.Submission Procedure: Any interested person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in relation to the draft amendment should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions may be delivered to the Council Chambers or mailed to The General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.auRFT 2015/011 CIVIL WORKS FOR NEW WASTE CELL GWMCSuitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2015/011 –Civil Works for New Waste Cell” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2.00pm Wednesday 19th November 2014. The Contract is a Lump Sum Contract that involves drainage and earthworks to construct a new waste cell. Supply and installation of the proposed HDPE liner is excluded from this contract. Tenders will be assessed on a number of criteria. Tenderers are advised that the lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Enquiries should be directed to Geoff Veneris via email veneris.geoff@wagga.nsw.gov.au Council will be conducting a pre-tender site meeting on Tuesday 1 November 2014 at 11am. Registration to attend the site meeting is via email to hewson.mark@wagga.nsw.gov.au A non-refundable fee of $110.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the specifications or specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: www.tenderlink.com/waggaPUBLIC DISCLOSURE NOTICECouncil owned Community Land Notice is hereby given under the Local Government Act Chapter 6 Part 2, of the proposed Licensing of part of Lot 49 DP 775377 on the Lake Albert foreshore, Wagga Wagga to Wagga Wagga Sailing Club Incorporated for the purposes of a boat shed for a term of five (5) years. Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the above proposed licence renewal should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions should be in writing and may be delivered to Wagga Wagga City Council or mailed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au

Persons making written submissions regarding the above proposed licence are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to proposed licence may be referred to Maureen Fitzpatrick, Strategic Property Officer on 1300 292 442. Submissions will be received until 24 November 2014.ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALWagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.DA14/0481, 2 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision & 2 Dwellings, 14 Watson Blvd LLOYD NSW 2650, Lot 25 DP 1177765, Applicant: Cronin Building & Construction DA14/0474, Multi Residential – 6 x 2 Bedroom Dwellings to be Community Title Subdivided, 26 Pooginook Pl BOURKELANDS NSW 2650, Lot 13 DP 1193051, Lot 14 DP 1193051, Applicant: Paul Bourne Homes Pty Ltd DA14/0447, Dual Occupancy - Community Title Subdivided, 3 Kyalla Pl BOURKELANDS NSW 2650, Lot 14 DP 1062973, Applicant: MJM Consulting Engineers Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City CouncilThe subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition.Submission Period: 27/10/2014 to 10/11/2014Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).When: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).Any person seeking to make a submission in relation to the abovementioned development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5:00pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission.Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $1,000) made in the previous two years. For more details, including disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations.Persons making written submissions regarding the above development are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur.Enquiries: Further details relating to the matter can be obtained by contacting the Council’s Development Services. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone Development Services on 1300 292 442.

Meet BuzzThis week’s pet of the week is ‘’Buzz’’, a 2 year old Male Border Collie. Buzz has a beautiful affectionate and loving nature once he gets to know you, but as he a pinch of Blue heeler in him, he is very protective of his space and this would make him a good

guard dog. He is extremely playful and would make a great addition to a family with land or a large yard with good fences. Being a working dog Buzz would need regular exercising and plenty of attention. Buzz can be adopted for $291.18, which would include vaccinations, de-sexing, de-worming, micro-chip, lifetime registration and a vet check. You can meet Buzz and his friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, Monday to Saturday from1pm to 4.15pm. For further information you can contact the friendly Animal management Rangers on 69714651 or visit our website at www.rescuerex.webs.com

Public Notices

Phil Pinyon,GENERAL MANAGER

ONLINE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TRACKING TOOLSWagga Wagga City Council's Online Services Application Tracking provides the ability to access a range of development application related information, enabling members of the public to track the progress of applications from lodgement through to determination.The following functions are available through Council’s Application Tracking page:

The Online Application Tracking page can be viewed at wagga.nsw.gov.au/datrackerIf you have any queries in relation to Council’s Application Tracking Tool, please do not hesitate to contact Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Directorate on 1300 292 442.

• Track Development Applications, Construction Certificates and Complying Development Certificates • View application details such as description, category, estimated cost etc. • View the current status, milestones and associated dates for each stage of

the Application• View associated Applicant names • View related property details • View public access documents that have been published • View map of related land parcels• View undetermined DA’s • View DA’s currently on exhibition

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS ATTENDANTRemuneration: Min $832.76 gpw + superEnquiries: David Edgar - 0418 446 337Closing Date: Monday 10 November 2014

SENIOR ENGINEER - INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY & CAPACITYEnquiries: Alex Fenwick - 0457 592 142Closing Date: Monday 10 November 2014

WORKSHOP COORDINATORRemuneration: Min $1,251.63 gpw + superEnquiries: Greg Riddell - 02 6926 9430Closing Date: Monday 3 November 2014

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An estimated 10,000 people attended the free FUSION14 Multicultural Street Festival held at the Victory Memorial Gardens last weekend.

“Fusion14 was a huge success drawing people, performers and food stalls from all over the country,” Wagga Wagga City Council’s Director Environmental and Community Services, Janice Summerhayes said.

Many residents and visitors celebrated the growing cultural diversity of Wagga Wagga well into the night.

Now in it’s fourth year, the festival continues to grow.“Given that in the last census over 35% of all new people

relocating to Wagga Wagga were from overseas countries this event promotes diversity, harmony and acceptance of many cultures and is highly valued by community members and key stakeholders,” Ms Summerhayes added.

“This festival is all about celebrating the coming together of people in Wagga Wagga, no matter who we are or where we have come from.”

Big crowds at FUSION14

FESTIVAL FUN: Street performers at Fusion14.

Photo courtesy Heidrun Lohr