Give us your feedback on the draft Lake Albert management plan
region, and to maintain and improve the amenity of the Lake Albert precinct, consistent with the established character of the area.
“It’s important to get our community’s opinion and perspective on this draft document as it will serve as a guiding resource for the future planning, design, and management of the land.”
In drafting the plan, Council sought community feedback and input from key stakeholders during an extensive consultation phase, which will be ongoing during the public exhibition period.
Key features of the draft plan cover the cultural significance of Lake Albert, current uses and potential uses of the lake and surrounding precinct, and water quality.
While the document does not recommend a specific solution to the Lake Albert water quality issues, it does identify several options to be investigated and implemented if deemed feasible and subject to the relevant statutory approvals.
“This is the community’s opportunity to voice their opinions and perspectives to the future planning of the Lake Albert precinct,” Mr Walsh said.
“The feedback we receive through
the public submissions, along with detailed consultation undertaken with the lake users, surrounding residents and the Wiradjuri community, will be an important contribution to the final management plan.”
The online submissions will be open until Thursday 7 November 2024 at haveyoursay.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ draft-lake-albert-plan-management
A hard copy of the plan is available at the Customer Service desk at the Civic Centre.
nature reserves.
If you’re a bird lover and looking at getting involved in this year’s Aussie Bird Count, there are plenty of free and guided activities over the bird count week to get spirits flying.
Held from 14-20 October, the Aussie Bird Count is a citizen science project run by Birdlife Australia that asks participants to record the birds they see for 20 minutes each day.
Council’s Environmental Education Officer Christina Reid is encouraging people to attend Council’s free sessions to learn about our local fauna and for help navigating the Bird Count app.
“You can complete the count at any time and enter your findings on the free Aussie Bird Count app,” Ms Reid said. “Council has organised local events at different locations across the city for anyone wanting guidance with the app, how to log results, or just wants to chat with other bird lovers.”
Aussie Bird Count events:
• Sunday 13 October – Bird walk at Rocky Hill. Brush up on your bird watching skills at Rocky Hill before the official start of the Aussie Bird Count on Monday.
• Monday 14 October – Bird walk from the Wiradjuri Walking Track to the Marrambidya Wetland with Council Environmental staff.
• Wednesday 15 October – Bird walk at Flowerdale Lagoon with Council Environmental staff.
• Thursday 17 October – Info Session at ErinEarth, focusing on designing and planting a bird garden, as well as different bird nests and habitat requirements.
• Saturday 19 October – Bird walk at the Museum of the Riverina – Botanic Gardens site, with Museum staff.
• Sunday 20 October – Henty Wetlands bird walkabout with Birdlife Australia.
To find out more, visit wagga.nsw. gov.au/environment and click on Environmental Events.
“We are encouraging everyone to register and download the Bird Count app to their phones so they’re all ready for the events,” Ms Reid said.
To register, visit aussiebirdcount.org. au
Coordinator Joshua Walsh says Council is encouraging the community to have their say on the draft Lake Albert
LOOK OUT: See what birds you can spot from your backyard or visit one of our many local
REFRESH: Council is 'em-bark-ing' on a revamp and upgrade of the off-leash dog park in O’Halloran Park at the northern end of Lake Albert.
Lake Albert dog park to get a
A popular site in Lake Albert for Wagga Wagga residents and their canine companions is about to get a much-needed facelift.
Council is undertaking a project to upgrade the dog park in O’Halloran Park, at the northern end of Lake Albert, with work expected to commence on Monday 14 October, weather permitting.
Parks and Recreation Assets Officer
Rob Owers said the dog park is regularly visited by local residents who want a place to let their pets off-leash in close proximity to the lake, but the facility has been ageing and is in need of a refresh.
“Council has received a number of requests from the public over the past couple of years to have this park upgraded,” Mr Owers said.
“The Lake Albert dog park has not had any renewals for a long time, possibly more than 15 years; it’s now time to upgrade it to bring it up to a relevant standard.”
As part of the works, the existing agility equipment will get a fresh coat of paint and any maintenance required, while new additions will include a shelter and picnic seating, a bubbler, double gates to enter and leave the park, and various seating for pet owners and visitors.
Irrigation and turf will also be installed inside the dog park, as well as a concrete access path from the carpark.
During the works, the dog park will be closed and access to the area immediately surrounding the facility will also be restricted when the new fencing, path and turf are being installed.
“We understand this will cause inconvenience for those residents who regularly take their dogs to the park, but we ask for your patience and understanding as we carry out this project to refresh, renew and upgrade the facility,” Mr Owers said.
The project is expected to get underway on Monday 14 October, and will take around two months to complete.
More information about the upgrade can be found at haveyoursay.wagga. nsw.au/lake-albert-dog-park-upgrade
For the location of other dog parks and off-leash areas in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, visit wagga. nsw.gov.au/offleash
COME ALONG: (from left) Relationships
Australia Family Worker Kaysie du Plessis, Council Youth Development Officer Melissa Fattore, and Clinical Coordinator New Street Murrumbidgee (MLHD) Cindy Blackett are inviting parents and carers of young people to attend a special information session at the Civic Centre.
Nine councillors have been elected to the City of Wagga Wagga following the NSW Local Government elections.
Dallas Tout and Amelia Parkins, Wagga Wagga’s most recent Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively, have been re-elected to Council, joined by fellow incumbents Tim Koschel, Georgie Davies, Richard Foley and Jenny McKinnon.
Ready to serve their first term as councillors are Allana Condron, Karissa Subedi and Lindsay Tanner.
General Manager Peter Thompson congratulated the newly elected Council, saying he looked forward to working with the councillors over the next four years.
Plumbing Inspector
Remuneration: $2,997.44 gpf + super Closing: Sunday, 13 October 2024
Team Leader Aquatics
Remuneration: $94,591.64 to
Closing: Sunday, 13 October 2024
Development Assessment Coordinator
An attractive remuneration in accordance with skills and experience Closing: Sunday, 20 October 2024
Systems Administrator
Remuneration: $88,000 to $106,000 per annum + super Closing: Sunday, 27 October 2024
Airport Reporting Officer
Wollundry Saturday Markets
SAT 12 OCT, 9AM – 1PM Wollundry Lagoon –Civic Centre Precinct.
Demonstration Gardens – Vegetable Swap and Buy
SAT 12 OCT, 9AM – 12PM
Cnr Shaw St & Albury St. Meet & Greet
Encounters at Botanic Gardens Zoo 12 OCT – 13 OCT, 10:30AM – MEET AT DINGO ENCLOSURE Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay St. Riverina Iris Farm –Open Garden SAT 12 OCT – 18 OCT, 10AM – 4PM 13 Sycamore Rd, Lake Albert. Creative Calm SAT 12 OCT, 11AM – 1:30PM Unique State Art Space, 43 Tompson St. Musical Bingo at Tilly’s
Council is partnering with a range of local support services to help parents and carers get the facts and find the support they need to have respectful discussions about being safe online with young people.
Council’s Community Development team regularly receives enquiries from parents and carers seeking information to keep the youth in their care safe online.
Youth and Community Development Officer Mel Fattore says Council, in consultation with local services and education support workers, has developed an information session to help address this knowledge gap, to be held on Tuesday 22 October.
“The evening information session is designed to bring parents, carers and the services that locally work in this space together to have a conversation and provide an after-hours opportunity for parents and carers to seek advice,” Ms Fattore said.
“The session will help parents and carers to understand the support services available in our city for them and their young people, as well as gain the tools to speak with young people about safely engaging online.”
Youth liaison officers from Riverina District Police, clinical psychologists and community engagement officers from local services and high schools will be presenting and available for questions on the night.
“To help make it accessible for parents and carers with caring responsibilities of children and young people, we have arranged a family-friendly movie, snacks and supervised activities in the adjoining room,” Ms Fattore said.
The free information session is being held on Tuesday 22 October, from 5pm to 7pm in the Council Meeting Room.
To register, visit events.humanitix. com/safety-and-social-media
If you have any questions, contact the Community Development Team on 1300 292 442 or email youth@wagga.nsw. gov.au
SAT 12 OCT, 3PM – 6PM Tilly’s Wagga, 109 Baylis St. The Good Behaviours – Old Time Banjo SAT 12 OCT, 3PM – 5PM Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. Saturday Night Roller Discos! SAT 12 OCT, 7PM – 9PM Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St. Jackdaw Film Series: UnCaged – A Nicholas Cage Double Feature SAT 12 OCT, 7PM TO LATE Wagga Wagga Art
Gallery, Morrow St. Cirque Africa SAT 12 OCT, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Lazy Sundays at The Wild Vine ft. Adrian Joseph SUN 13 OCT, 12PM – 3PM The Wild Vine, 1313 Oura Rd. The Beatles 50 Years On SUN 13 OCT, 2PM – 4:40PM Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Melbourne International
“Both newly elected and reelected councillors will undertake a comprehensive induction program in coming weeks to ensure they are ready to fulfill their roles,” Mr Thompson said.
“This will include providing the councillors with an overview of the structure and operations of Council, as well as the legislative context and obligations associated with their roles.”
Mr Thompson said there are several major projects currently underway and in the planning stages which will come to fruition during the new Council’s fouryear term.
Mr Thompson thanked the previous councillors for their service to the community over the past term.
The first Ordinary Council Meeting for the newly elected councillors will be held on Monday 14 October, where they will elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
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Comedy Festival Presents Deadly Funny WED 16 OCT, 7PM – 9PM Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burnes Way. Wheelchair AFL WED 16 OCT, 6.30PM – 8PM Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St. Riverina Producers Market THURS 17 OCT, 1PM – 6.30PM Hammond Hall, Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke St.
Thursday Trivia
Remuneration: $2,507.68 gpf + super Closing: Sunday, 27 October 2024
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Road closures
KOORINGAL RD-SIMKIN CRES
Roads: Kooringal Rd-Simkin Cres
intersection. No entry to or exit from Simkin Cres at Kooringal Rd.
Date: Friday night 11 October to Tuesday morning 15 October 2024 (weather permitting)
Duration: 6pm to 6am
Reason: Rehabilitation Works
Detour: Access for residents maintained where possible
KOORINGAL RD-FAY AVE AND VINCENT RD
Roads: No entry to or exit from Fay Ave and Vincent Rd at Kooringal Rd.
Date: Tuesday night 15 October to Saturday morning 19 October 2024 (weather permitting)
Duration: 6pm to 6am
Reason: Rehabilitation Works
Detour: Access for residents maintained where possible
KOORINGAL RD-SIMKIN CRES (SEALING)
Roads: Kooringal Rd-Simkin Cres intersection. No entry to or exit from Simkin Cres at Kooringal Rd.
Date: Friday night 18 October 2024 (weather permitting)
Duration: 6pm to 6am
Reason: Final Asphalt Seal Works
Detour: Access for residents maintained where possible TOM WOOD DR
Roads: Tom Wood Dr Turvey Park
Date: 19 October 2024
Duration: 7pm to 10pm
Reason: FUSION BOTANICAL Multicultural
Festival
Detour: As per signs
FORSYTH STREET (BAYLIS ST TO BERRY ST)
Roads: Forsyth St (between Baylis St and Berry S t)
Date: Monday 21 October to Monday 25
November 2024 (weather permitting)
Duration: 24 hours a day
Reason: Road Rehabilitation Works
Detour: As per traffic control
