Council News Issue No: 161
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2017
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LOV E A B LE L A M B T WINS IN NEED OF NAMES
We are not pulling the wool over your eyes, these twin lambs are the newest additions to the Botanic Gardens Zoo family. They are cute, fluffy and very playful, but are missing one thing. The three-week-old brother and sister are in need of names. The zoo crew are looking to the Wagga Wagga community to help name the siblings. “The zoo and the gardens are a true community space, so we are always looking for new ways for the community to be part of what we do up here. We thought what better way for this to happen than by getting the community to name our newest animal residents?” Zoo Curator Kira McBeath said. “We are looking for names that are unique, well thought out and might even give us a laugh.” If you think you have the winning set of names, stop by "The City of Wagga Wagga" Facebook page @Waggacouncil to submit your suggestion. If you would like to visit the twin lambs before making your name suggestions, you can do so from Monday 11 September, when they make their first public appearance in the farmyard area at the zoo. The newly renovated farmyard has reopened just in time to delight visitors throughout the warmer months and upcoming October school holidays. You can visit all the fluffy and friendly animals at the zoo and aviary, inside the Botanic Gardens, Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
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WOOLY WONDERS: Zoo Curator Kira McBeath with the zoo's new three-weekold twin lamb that are in need of names.
Help Wagga grow sustainably Wagga Wagga is growing rapidly, so where will everyone live, work and play in the coming decades? The answers could lie in Council’s draft Activation and Recreation, Open Space and Community (ROSC) strategies, which are currently on public exhibition. Director Finance Natalie Te Pohe thanked the many individuals,
community groups, agencies, students and industry leaders that have so far been involved in developing the documents. “The strategies lay out a plan for our city until 2040 and while projections tell us Wagga Wagga will exceed 80,000 people by then we must plan for a city that could grow to beyond 100,000 people. “Areas for future sustainable growth have been identified as well as priority projects to make the best use of existing and future community spaces, such as parks and facilities.
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“The strategies are presented showing urban precincts and villages so residents will easily be able to analyse the plans for the areas they spend most of their time, as well as the city as a whole.” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM is urging everyone to provide feedback. “This is our opportunity to help shape the kind of community that we want to live in and develop for the next generation,” he said. “While many of the ideas in the strategies are at the suggestion
of community members we need to make sure we’ve heard you correctly.” The draft strategies integrate with other documents, such as the Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 and the Wagga View: Community Strategic Plan 2040, all of which will be used to review the Development Control Plan and Local Environment Plan and Development Contributions Plans next year. The draft ROSC Strategy is on public exhibition until 26
September, while the draft Activation Strategy is on public exhibition until 28 September. You can view the draft strategies online or at Council’s Customer service desk and make a submission in one of the following ways: • Online: wagga.nsw.gov.au/ activatewagga • Email: council@wagga.nsw.gov. au • Mail: PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 • Deliver: Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow streets
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Chia is a domestic short hair with beautiful colouring and a personality to match. Her coat is a diluted tortie with pastel colours, so she would look great lounging around her new house. Chia is ready to adopt now, so if you’re the purr-fect person for her come and visit her at the Glenfield
Road Animal Shelter. The shelter is open from 1pm to 4.15pm, Monday to Saturday. Chia can be adopted for $202, which includes worming, vaccination, desexing, microchipping, registration and a vet check. For more information, contact the shelter on 6971 4651 or visit graswagga.com.au.
R E S U LT S A R E I N F O R Y O U R PROJECT PRIORITIES More than 420 people took part in a poll to prioritise projects for applications to the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF). The results put the community’s priorities in the following order: • Female change room facilities at three sportsgrounds • Develop adult laydown change facilities within the CBD for people with a disability • Upgrade and enhance existing
parks, playgrounds and community facilities • Upgrade amenities at Anderson Oval and Frenchs Fields • Install footpaths to connect our communities • Social infrastructure for the nine rural villages in our community Council will now submit funding applications for the top three projects. The review process, which will involve consultation with Member for Wagga
Wagga, will consider the results of this poll. Seven people nominated a new project. Some of these do not fit the criteria for the SCCF program and are being considered by Council staff separately, while others will be considered for year two applications of the program. Applications will also be developed for some community projects that have been identified in consultation with the Member for Wagga Wagga.
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TOURISM BOOST: Launching the new visitor guide and October tourism campaign Devour are (front) Team Leader Visitor Economy Fiona Hamilton, Director Community Janice Summerhayes and Councillor Tim Koschel along with members of the Wagga Tourism Partner Program.
New visitor guide, Devour tourism campaign launched Wagga Wagga City Council and local businesses are working together to capitalise on the 1.3 million people who visit our city each year. Twenty thousand copies of the Wagga Wagga + Surrounds Visitor Guide for 2017/18 will be shipped around the state and beyond, showcasing everything the city has to offer to prospective tourists. This year’s updated visitor guide includes itineraries for Wagga and the region, along with listings of local services, accommodation providers, attractions, restaurants, cafes and more. “Tourism is a vital part of Wagga Wagga’s economy, with visitors spending about $340M in local businesses each year,” Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said. “Wagga Wagga is proving itself as a fantastic destination for short or long stays, with visitors able to use it as a base to explore everything the region has to offer. “The easy-to-carry A5 size visitor guide has maps of the region, stories from locals and gives an overview of the city, including events, sights and more. “We’ve also worked with nearby councils and businesses to include more itineraries for day trips and longer holidays around the region.” The new visitor guide is a key initiative of Council’s Tourism Partner Program, which has grown to include 117 businesses from a range of industries, including accommodation, cafes, restaurants, and other visitor attractions, as well as eight neighbouring Local Government Areas.
WHAT’S
GEOSPATIAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
Remuneration: Min $2,705.08 gpf + super Enquiries: Trent Whitehead - (02) 6926 9522 Closing Date: Saturday, 16 September 2017
TOWN PLANNER
Remuneration: Min $2,621.22 gpf + super Enquiries: Cameron Collins - (02) 6926 9577 Closing Date: Monday, 18 September 2017
WEIGHBRIDGE OPERATOR
Remuneration: Min $1,952.16 gpf + super Enquiries: Geoff Pym - (02) 0429 505 746 Closing Date: Friday, 22 September 2017
PLANT OPERATOR
Remuneration: Min $1,952.16 gpf + super Enquiries: Geoff Pym - 0429 505 746 Closing Date: Friday, 22 September 2017
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER Remuneration: Min $2,621.22 gpf + super Enquiries: Carly Hood - (02) 6926 9342 Closing Date: Monday, 25 September 2017
To view these opportunity and apply, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs
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ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
THIS WEEK:
DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGE SWAP OR BUY
Every Sat 9am-12pm. Community Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Albury and Shaw Sts. Ph: 0411 417 956
MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET Every Sat 9:30am-12pm. Mates Gully Café. Ph: 6921 4241
SPROUT & ABOUT
Sat 9 Sep 8am -1pm Civic Centre Precinct. Ph: 0437 694 010
ART ON THE LEVEE
Sat 9 Sep 9am-2pm. Tarcutta Street. Ph: 0400 225 768
TUMBA RAIL OPEN DAY Sat 9 Sep 12pm-3pm. Railway
Station, Ladysmith. Gold coin donation. Ph: 0458 263 443
153RD WAGGA WAGGA SHOW
Sat 9 Sep 9am-9:15pm. Various pricing options. Contact organiser for full details. Wagga Wagga Showgrounds. Ph: 6925 2180
ERINEARTH SPRING OPEN GARDEN DAY
Sat 9 Sep 9:30am-1pm. Gold coin donation. 1 Kildare Street. Ph: 6925 7150
THE IDEA OF NORTH Sat 9 Sep 7:30pm. Adults $53, Concession $48, Child U15 $38. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Ph: 6926 9688
MG CAR CLUB OF WAGGA WAGGA: GATHERING OF THE FAITHFUL Sun 10 Sep 8:30am-10am. Free. Public display – Cross Street Carpark. Ph: 0407 419 898
WAGGA LAKE RUN & RIDE Sun 10 Sep 10am-12:30pm. Apex Park. Ph: 0417 283 012
The launch of the new visitor guide at Uneke Warehouse on 6 September also included a networking event for the tourism partners, with Council working to bring together the different businesses to share ideas and look at ways to collaborate. “The Wagga Tourism Partner Program is now in its second year and has grown from 70 to 117 partners,” Ms Summerhayes said. “Wagga already has great visitor numbers. Our aim now is to work with those who represent and market Wagga locally, nationally and internationally and make our city an even more attractive destination for visitors. “We are also working with the recently established Riverina Murray Destination Network to create fresh opportunities for our local tourism operators.” Council also unveiled its October/Spring tourism campaign, Devour Wagga, which focuses on the many food-themed festivals and events coming up over the next few months, such as Fusion17, Gears and Beers, Cork & Fork Fest and more. “Devour Wagga is a special what’s on guide for food and drink lovers,” Ms Summerhayes said. “It features a calendar of foodie events across Wagga Wagga and the wider region, details on regular tours and markets, and our eat and drink tourism partners.” More information on the Wagga Wagga + Surrounds Visitor Guide, the Wagga Tourism Partner Program or Devour Wagga, head to visitwagga.com. TARCUTTA LANDCARE COMMUNITY LUNCH AT BORAMBOLA WINES Sun 10 Sep 11am-12pm. $20 Tarcutta Landcare Members. $35 non-members. Ph: 0429 458 717
JAMES MORRISON ACADEMY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Sun 10 Sep 7:30pm. Adults $70, Child U15 $40. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Ph: 6926 9688
R U OK? DAY MORNING TEA: RIVERINA GUMS Tue 12 Sep 10am. Free. Ph: 6931 4848
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA Tue 12 Sep 7:30pm. Adults $89.90, concession $84.90. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Ph: 6926 9688
FOOD I AM: BBQ AND CHARCOAL COOKING
Wed 13 Sep 5:45pm-9:30pm. $140 per head inc tuition, recipes and meal with regional wine or beer.
Food I Am. Ph: 0427 250 498
RIVERINA PRODUCERS’ MARKET
Every Thursday 1.30pm to 6.30pm, Wagga Showground, Bourke Street Ph: 0428 263 297
FEEL THE VIBE
Thurs 14 Sep 10am-12pm & 6pm-9pm. Free. Wagga RSL Club. Ph: 0456 957 409
GRUG AND THE RAINBOW
Fri 15 Sep 10:30am & 12:30pm. All tickets $19. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Ph: 6926 9688
ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE BOXES
Fri 15 Sep 8pm. Free. ARCC Hall Tarcutta Street. Ph: 0429 125 753 /waggaevents For support in organising your event, contact Council’s events unit at events@wagga.nsw.gov. au or 1300 292 442 Mon to Fri. To promote your event or for a full list of events call 1300 100 122. visitwagga.com
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Illustrated book to help children 'Be Sharps Smart' Needles the Echidna and his friends are on a mission to educate children about what to do if they find needles or other sharp objects in public places in an innovative initiative by Wagga Wagga City Council. Their adventures are being told in a new illustrated book that will be distributed to schools, preschools, day care centres and across the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area and available at 18 libraries across the region. Council’s Environmental Health Coordinator Sharomi Dayanand came up with the idea after hearing about a number of incidences relating to the incorrect disposal of sharps in the community. “Children can be vulnerable to sharps because they are often playing on the ground in public spaces such as parks and playgrounds,” she said. “When I couldn’t find sufficient information aimed at educating children in sharps awareness I pitched the idea of a children’s book to the NSW Ministry
of Health, which supported and partly funded the project. “In producing this illustrated book I’m hoping to open up a conversation with children and the broader community to teach them about the dangers of sharps, how to identify them and what to do if they come across them.” Mrs Dayanand and Council staff will also visit schools in Council’s bright yellow education truck Charlie over the coming weeks to read the book and discuss the messages with students. If children find a sharp object, they should take the following steps: • Leave it where it is and notify an adult straight away; • Ask the adult to call their local Council or the NSW Needle Clean-Up Hotline on 1800 633 353. A trained person will then come and collect the object More information about how to dispose of sharps and a map of sharps drop-off ON POINT: Mayor Greg Conkey launches an educational book about needles and sharps points is on Council’s website: wagga.nsw. featuring Needles the Echidna and written by Council’s Environmental Health Coordinator gov.au/sharps. Sharomi Dayanand.
HELPING HAND: Representatives from Council, the Rules Club Wagga and RSL/Commercial Club along with the recipients of this year's ClubGRANTS funding.
C L UB GR A N T S GI V E S C OMMUNI T Y A B O O S T Nineteen community groups shared in more than $144,000 in funding as part of the 2017 ClubGRANTS scheme. Wagga Wagga City Council coordinates the local ClubGRANTS committee made up of a representative from each of the participating clubs, Family and Community Services and a non-government representative. Representatives from the RSL/ Commercial Club and Rules Club Wagga presented a total
of $144,445 to the successful community groups on Thursday 31 August. Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said there were many worthy recipients in this year’s funding program. “The funding provided by this scheme assists groups that may not have been able to secure financial assistance through other means and helps to ensure valued services and projects continue to be
RECIPIENTS & SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS:
• Forrest Centre – The Forrest Centre Hospice • Kurrajong Waratah – Kurrajong’s Wagga Wagga Christmas Spectacular • Cancer Council – Wagga Wagga Relay for Life • Riverina Bluebell – Droving the Blues Away • Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge – Future Leaders • Lake Albert Bush Fire Brigade – Portable UHF Radios • War Widows Guild of Australia – Enrich the Lives of Wagga Wagga War Widows • Returned Services League - Supporting vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged ADF veterans in the Wagga Wagga LGA • Ashmont Churches Caring for Children – Ashmont Breakfast Program
delivered,” Ms Summerhayes said. The ClubGRANTS scheme is a state-wide initiative that provides the framework for registered clubs to directly fund local priority projects and services. Clubs that earn more than $1M annually in gaming machine revenue provide funding for community projects and services, and in turn receive dollar-for-dollar gaming tax deductions.
• Mt Austin High School – Special Education Bus • Sturt Public School – Sturt PS Breakfast Club • Wagga African Association – Intercultural Enrichment Support Program (IES) for Vulnerable Youth • Foster Care Angels – Leaving Care Counselling Program • Country Hope Trust – Carer’s Training Weekend • First Health Limited – Recycle, Rejuvenate and Replant • Shine for Kids Co Operative Limited – Colourful Dreaming • Technical Aid for the Disabled – Chance to Ride • Clontarf Foundation – Engaging Indigenous Students in Education and Employment (Wagga Wagga) • Camp Quality Limited – Camp Quality Camps and Fun Days
NEW LOO: Wagga Wagga City Council carpenter Terry Posselt and contractor Terry McLean working on the new amenities block at Marrambidya Wetland.
NEW AMENITIES BLOCK FOR MARRAMBIDYA WETLAND Answering the ‘call of nature’ will no longer be a worry when visiting the Marrambidya Wetland. Work on a new amenities block, located in the car park section of the site, started last week. Opened in June 2016, the wetland, located in a 20-hectare reserve off Narrung Street, has been an extremely popular spot for locals and tourists. The addition of the toilet block will allow these visitors to stay longer to learn and experience more about the wetland site. “With a wide range of environmental and cultural information and activities to undertake, the wetland has taken off in a big way. It is a great place for school excursions, with hundreds of students already taking advantage of free tours of the site offered by Council staff,” Environmental
Coordinator Carly Hood said. “The addition of the amenities block will now mean these school groups, and community groups and individuals, can stay longer at the wetland, without having to worry about answering the other ‘call of nature’.” The toilets will be ready for use in time for Biodiversity Month celebrations being held at the wetland, which include a Spotlighting Night on 22 September and Wetland Walkabout event on 27 September. To book, or for more information on these events, or to schedule a large group tour of the wetlands, phone Wagga Wagga City Council’s Environment team on 1300 292 442. The Marrambidya Wetland is open to the public every day. For more visit, wagga.nsw.gov.au/wetland.
Y E A R S OF H A R D WORK PAY OFF FOR COU NC I L'S S E W E R TE A M
Wagga Wagga City Council’s persistence in making the sewerage network more efficient has been acknowledged at the inaugural Sam Samra Awards this week. The award was for the most improved large (more than 5000 connected properties) local water utilities in the sewerage services category.
Winners were determined by rigorous analysis of a decade of data recorded in the NSW Water Supply & Sewerage Performance Monitoring Reports. The data analysis process was developed by DPI Water. General Manager James Bolton congratulated the team on their significant achievement.
“Great work such as this often goes unnoticed despite the substantial positive flow on effects for the city and ratepayers so it is very well earned,” he said. “All staff involved should be commended for their hard work and persistence in delivering an award winning service for the community.”
Co-sponsored by Local Government NSW, the NSW Water Directorate and the Department of Primary Industries – Water, the award honours the memory of highly regarded public servant Sam Samra, who was instrumental in a range of reforms that contributed to marked improvements in the performance of local water utilities in regional NSW.
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COUNCILLOR COLUMN
Within our family we often reflect on the advantages of living in such an amazing city. Wagga Wagga possesses a wonderful and rich history of cultural diversity. This diversity is celebrated in
many ways throughout the year. One of my family’s favorites and one that our community has embraced is the annual Fusion festival. This event has become one of the most successful community events on our cultural calendar. Each year the festival grows from strength to strength with community
attendance last year in excess of 10,000 people. The Fusion festival provides us with the chance to experience the food, music and dance of many of the cultures that make up the fabric of our community. Local people provide us with an opportunity to experience incredible food that represents their culture and history. Sharing food is a way to come together and
P R E PA R A T ION B E GIN S F OR 2 0 1 7/ 1 8 R E S E A L P R O GR A M
Council crews are getting ready to weave their way through Wagga Wagga streets for the annual roads reseal program. A total of 70 roads have been identified, and are currently being prioritised to receive part or full upgrades in the 2017/18 reseal program. About $2M will be spent resealing 33km of road from Lake Albert to Glenfield, Tolland to Kooringal and many more in between. About 10 rural roads are also included in the 2017/18 program. The reseal program is a reoccurring program delivered by Council each year during the spring and summer months. Streets that make the schedule are determined by road pavement and surface conditions. “Preventative maintenance like resealing increases the life of the road and greatly reduces the likelihood of potholes or other defects in the road,” Supervisor Wearing Operations David Stapleton said. “Resealing involves applying a new layer of stone and bitumen
Public Notices EOI 2018/601 WAGGA WAGGA AIRPORT TAXIWAY UPGRADE STAGE 1
Wagga Wagga City Council (“Council”) invites Expressions of Interest (“EOI”) from suitably qualified and experienced contractors interested in entering into a contract for the upgrade of taxiways and remediation of an aircraft parking bay at Wagga Wagga Airport. The proposed scope of work for the Project includes but is not limited to: – Taxiway upgrades – Strengthening and widening of taxiways to enable access by larger aircraft including drainage, culvert replacement and pavement reinstatement. – Remediation of Aircraft Parking Bay 4 –Reconstruction of parking bay pavement Details of Council’s requirements are set out in the EOI Brief. Enquires should be directed to Robert Mithilan on 0429 157 065 mithilan.robert@wagga. nsw.gov.au A non-refundable fee of $110.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the EOI Brief or the EOI Brief can be accessed at nil cost on the following web address: www. tenderlink.com/wagga EOI Responses must be submitted prior to the Closing Time of 2pm Monday 25th September 2017.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - GRAZING LAND, GREGADOO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE Gregadoo Waste Management
over the existing surface, which helps keep moisture out of the road base and increases friction for car tyres.” Preparation works before the reseal, such as patching potholes or kerb and gutter works, will be required on some of the roads. This is to ensure the best quality surface is available for the reseal. Preparation works kicked off in Fox Street this week and will continue over the next two to three months. Residents in streets that are part of the reseal program will receive notification via a letter in their mailbox. Motorists are also advised that traffic conditions during both the preparation works and reseal program will be affected. “We ask motorists to take care while the works are being undertaken. Traffic conditions will change, and are likely to include reduced speed limits, partial road closures and possible short delays,” Mr Stapleton said. For more information on the reseal program, visit www.wagga. nsw.gov.au/roads. Centre 132 Ashfords Road, Gregadoo Grazing Land Wagga Wagga City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for a grazing licence of up to three (3) years for the following parcels of land: 132 Ashfords Road, Gregadoo – Lots 57, 58, 59, 62, 63 and 97 DP 757246 (area approximately 150 hectares) The above parcels of land can be inspected by contacting Geoffrey Pym during business hours on 02 6926 9164 or 0429 505 746 or via email: Pym.Geoffrey@wagga.nsw. gov.au Persons interested in applying for a grazing licence must submit an Expression of Interest addressing the selection criteria. An information pack providing further details of the grazing land on offer, the general Terms and Conditions and the Application Form may be requested from Council by contacting Jenny Bailey, Land and Property Officer on 1300 292 442 or email: council@wagga.nsw.gov. au Submissions close Monday 25 September 2017
EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICY POL033 WEED MANAGEMENT POLICY
Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft Weed Management Policy. The draft Policy will be on exhibition from Sat 9th September 2017 for a period of 28 days, until Friday 6th October 2017. Council invites public submissions on the draft Policy, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The draft Policy is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public
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share our stories as well. Many residents shed their everyday personas to express their culture through music and dance. This local influence is what makes Fusion unique and special and an experience to share with family and friends. Each year this event attracts world-class performers and this year
is no exception. The main stage this year will play host to four amazing headline performers – Thelma Plum, Elki, Holly Throsby and Ngaiire. These acts will no doubt have the audience on their feet dancing and enjoying the great atmosphere. I urge you to mark Saturday 21 October on your calendars and make your way to the Victory Memorial
Gardens to again celebrate what a wonderfully diverse and inclusive community Wagga Wagga is. Wagga Wagga City Council is proud to assist in facilitating and also supporting the running of the Fusion festival each and every year.
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Spring lawn maintenance for cemetery
SPRING CLEANING: Team Leader Paul Wilson tends to one of the areas at the lawn cemetery that will require maintenance during the spring months. holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The draft Policy can also be accessed from Council’s website at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ public. Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the revised Policy/ Masterplan 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 Policy 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 the Policy document may be referred to Carly Hood on 1300 292 442.
PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Wagga Lake Run and Ride Event 2017 Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Roads: Lake St full length, Eastlake Dr full length, Lake Albert Rd from Brunskill Rd to Lord Baden Powell Dr. Streets intersecting these roads will be closed at the intersections. Lake Albert Rd will
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A lot of care and attention to detail goes into keeping the grounds at the Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium looking their best. While tending to the grounds recently the gardeners noticed some sections of the lawn in need of a little bit of extra attention. Staff will be undertaking lawn maintenance in the spring months to help revitalise the affected grassed areas. The works include dethatching, aerating, fertilising, spraying and top-dressing the areas. This process will make the areas look slightly worse before the grass sprouts back to its regular lush, green appearance. “The warmer spring months are the best time to carry out these kinds of lawn renovations,” Parks Operations Supervisor Michael Gleeson said. “The presentation of the cemetery lawns and gardens is a high priority for Council and all visitors to the cemetery, which is why it is important to undertake these renovations. “Unfortunately, the process that is required to bring the grass back to its best, means some grassed sections in the lawn cemetery will look dry for about six to eight weeks. “After this time, lush green grass will be the result of the renovation.” Signs will be in the affected sections of the cemetery notifying the community of the lawn maintenance. “We thank the community for their patience and cooperation as these maintenance works are being carried out,” Mr Gleeson said.
close by 9:30am. Expected to re-open about 12pm. Kooringal Rd will close at Lake Albert Rd from 10am to 11.30am Date: Sunday 10 September 2017 Duration: 8:30am to 1pm Reason: Wagga Lake Run and Ride Event
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979 NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Wagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.
DA17/0347 - Community Facility & Ancillary Amenities block 13 Olearia Pl LAKE ALBERT NSW 2650, Lot 12 DP 1127002
Applicant: Kurrajong Waratah Industries Ltd Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City Council DA17/0511, Change of Use from Business Premises to Medical Centre & Associated Fitout, 91 Peter St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 1 DP 150006, Applicant: Rock Block Investments Pty Ltd Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City Council The subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition. Submission Period: 11/09/2017 to 25/09/2017 Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).
When: 9am to 5pm, 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 5pm 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 City Development. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone City Development on 1300 292 442.
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