First Printed Saturday 13 August 2022 | Issue #408Weekly newsletter
Council crews worked systematically throughout this week’s flood, constantly monitoring river and creek levels, and closing roads where necessary to ensure the community’s safety. Continued inside Building confidence through new Agile Library’s LEAP program
INSIDE: NEXT STEP FOR OLD AMBULANCE STATION, ANNUAL GRANTS + MORE Council News THIS IS A PAID ADVERTISING FEATURE BY WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL
Wagga Wagga City Library is launching a theservicesofAnd(LearnnamedEnglishconversationalnewprogramLEAPEnglishPlay)aspartitsmulticulturalofferingtocommunity.
LEAP is for parents and guardians and their pre-school children, ages one to five years, and aims to improve the English-speaking skills of culturally and linguistically diverse families through play and chat.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE: Council’s Multicultural Services Officers Maryanne Gray (left) and Mahsa Nikzad (front right) facilitating a relaxed LEAP program session with community attendees Ance Esthappan and his four-year-old son Stephan Joseph Ance. Build your confidence and knowledge of English by joining us at LEAP every Friday, at the Estella Public School Community Room, from 10am to 12pm. To book, phone the library on 6926 9700 or email wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au from Wagga Wagga City Council
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Council’s Library Team Leader of Programs, Promotions and Partnerships Christine Bolton said the LEAP program is based at the Estella Community Learning Room located at Estella Public School. “These relaxed sessions for parents, guardians and their preschool children will offer a range of activities that support social engagement and English language skills through craft and play based activities,” Ms Bolton “Six-point-sevensaid. per cent of Wagga Wagga’s community were born overseas and more than 30% of residents speak a language other than English. “Recent consultationcommunityidentified Estella as a suburb with a number of newly settled culturally and linguistically diverse families, many of whom experience isolation and transport barriers. “By providing the LEAP program at Estella Community Learning Room, participants will be able to access library services within walking distance of home increasing their opportunity to participate.”
UNDER WATER: Edward Street West was one of the low-lying roads Council closed this week due to rising flood waters. To learn more visit: wagga.nsw.gov.au/householdwaste Place recycling loose in the yellow lid bin. Recyclable items inside plastic bags go straight to landfill. Use a tub or bucket to collect recycling in the home.
Council’s Multicultural Services Officer Maryanne Gray said the team was looking forward to offering an accessible program that supports isolated community members in the suburbs. “Hopefully we will bring a smile to their face and provide an opportunity to speak English in a relaxed environment," Ms Gray ServicesCouncil’ssaid.MulticulturalOfficerMahsa Nikzad said the program also helps parents or carers make new friends from different cultural backgrounds and share their experiences of caring for their children with each other. “As a parent of a little boy, when I first moved to Australia and settled in Estella, I didn’t have the confidence to take the bus and felt my English was not good enough,” Ms Nikzad said. “I look back and remember feeling isolated and wishing there was a program like LEAP at that time, so I could walk there and meet other parents from different cultural backgrounds.“Iamthrilled to be part of the team offering this program to assist those feeling isolated improve their social and English conversational skills, so that they feel more confident and comfortable with communicating.”
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we’ll be mowing in the following locations, weather permitting: 15-19 AUGUST 2022 • Estella • Forest Hill • Glenfield WHAT’S ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS THIS SatCHAMPIONSHIPMARATHONAUSCYCLINGWEEK:NATIONAL13Aug&Sun14Aug Pomingalarna Reserve, Bagley Dr P. 1300 100 122 SatSWAPGARDENSDEMONSTRATION–VEGETABLEORBUY13Aug,8amto12pm 53 Shaw St P. 0411 417 956 WOLLUNDRY SATURDAY SatMARKETS13Aug, 8am to 1pm Wagga Showgrounds,Wagga Bourke St P. 0488 102 835 THE ALPHABET OF AWESOME SCIENCE Sat 13 Aug, 10am to 11am Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way P. 0458 263 443 GRAZING TABLE –COOKING CLASS Sat 13 Aug, 10am to 2pm Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl P. 0439 565 653 CLASSESWATERCOLOURATTHE MOR Sat 13 Aug & Sun 14 Aug, 12pm to 2pm MoR - Museum of the Riverina, 243 Baylis St P. 0405 072 464 GLOBAL ART HISTORIES – PUBLIC LECTURES BY DR SAM BOWKER Tue 16 Aug, 6pm to 7pm CSU Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross St P. 6926 9688 LEARN THE ART OF STILL LIFE: AGES 50+ Wed 17 Aug, 10am to 12pm Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St P. 6926 9660 PRIMARY STUDENT ART CLASSES Wed 17 Aug, 4pm to 5.30pm The Curious Rabbit 44 Johnston St P. 6921 5391 THE CHARLES WedDINNERVINEYARDSBANNOCKBURNXWINE17Aug,5.30pm to 10.30pm The Charles Boutique Wagga Showgrounds,Wagga Bourke St P. 0428 263 297 BRUSHLESS ART – FINGER PAINTING CLASSES AT THE MOR Thu 18 Aug & Fri 19 Aug, 2pm to 4pm MoR - Museum of the Riverina,
Director Infrastructure Services Warren Faulkner and Supervisor Underground Operations Ron Cheney assessed the changing situation each day to ensure everything happened at the right“Wetime.were keeping an eye on what was happening upstream at Gundagai, the rate of rise of the river in Wagga, as well as the weather to trigger specific responses,” Mr Faulkner said. “We’re constantly monitoring and checking that water isn’t anywhere unusual. We erect warning signs and reduce speed limits as necessary to provide a safe environment for the public, and we try to keep the roads open for as long as possible.”Supervisor Underground Operations Ron Cheney said he was watching the river and creek levels in real time so he could let his team know when to“We’veact. been through quite a few floods now, so we know exactly what we need to shut and when, depending on the river levels,” Mr Cheney said. “Thankfully we weren’t dealing with heavy rain at the same time, which would have meant carrying out a whole other set of actions as well. “Every time we have a flood, we capture a fresh set of data, and compile that with our on-the-ground experiences to ensure we can keep perfecting ourAsresponse.”thewaterlevels gradually recede, Council assesses which roads can be reopened. “Once the water goes down, we won’t open the roads up straight away, because they’re still not safe,” Mr Cheney said. “We need to remove debris and ensure the pavement is stable. Once we’re satisfied they’re sound, we’ll open them up again to traffic.” Council teams also regularly inspect levee flood gates to ensure they are shut, as well as the levees themselves – both as the river breaches its banks and as the water subsides. “There’s actually more potential for damage to the levees as the water goes down, so we keep a close eye on them and the surrounding surfaces to ensure they’re secure,” Mr Cheney said. “We’re always monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of our community,” Mr Faulkner said. “We really appreciate everyone’s patience while we reopen the roads and ask that people continue to stay out of flood water, and follow the guidance of the NSW State Emergency Service.”
.......from front Working in close collaboration with the NSW State Emergency Service, Council crews operated from a meticulously organised spreadsheet created from years of experience and local flood event data, which details exactly which flood gates and roads need to close at certain river heights.
City Council’s vision to see the former ambulance station in the city’s centre transformed into a business and creative industry hub has moved a step closer to becoming a reality.Atits meeting on Monday 8 August, Council agreed to enter into a licence agreement with Eastern Riverina Arts as the preferred tenant for the building, located at 54-58 Johnston Street. Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) Ben Creighton said the initial lease will be for 12 months, with an option to renew for a further three-year period. “Eastern Riverina Arts is looking to turn this historic building into an arts and cultural hub in “It is envisaged this will build on and facilitate further development of the cultural and creative arts industry here in Wagga Wagga and surrounds.”Theambulance station was built by volunteers in 1928 with funds raised from the local community and has been vacant since its closure in 2016 following the completion of the new station in Fernleigh Road. “It is exciting and important that this beautiful and historic asset is given a new lease on life through being transformed into a cultural and business facility for the community,” Mr Creighton said.“Everyone from across the broader region will be able to come to Wagga Wagga and access this facility the heart of our city.” The two-storey building features a large number of internal commercial spaces, meeting rooms, and an external function space as well as onsite secure parking. Since acquiring it from the NSW Government at 2022, 243 Baylis St P. 0405 072 464 THURSDAY TRIVIA Thu 19 Aug, 7.30pm Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice St P. 6921 7470 JAMES BENNETTE LIVE AT THE CURIOUS RABBIT Fri 19 Aug, 6pm to 8.30pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St P. 6921 5391 ROC TRIVIA FUNDRAISER Fri 19 Aug, 6pm to 10.30pm Wagga Wagga RSL Club, Kincaid St & Dobbs St P. 0418 762 255 VIKA & LINDA – THE WAIT Fri 19 7.30pmAug,to9.50pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way P. 6926/waggaevents9688 visitwagga.com
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New lease on life for AmbulanceformerStation DID KNOW?YOU YOUR GREEN LID BIN TAKES ALL OF YOUR FOOD SCRAPS, INCLUDING BONES, FISH AND DAIRY. THEY ARE TURNED INTO PROFESSIONALLY MADE COMPOST THAT HELPS YOUR LOCAL FARMERS HAVE HEALTHY SOIL AND GROW GOOD FOOD FOR YOU TO ENJOY! wagga.nsw.gov.au/ biodiversity Keep your pet and our wildlife safe by keeping your cat within your property, especially between dusk and dawn. Keeping your cat contained also reduces risk of injury to your beloved pet through fights, attacks or vehicles accidents. Cats are beautiful companions, but they also have the potential to harm native animals. Researchers indicate Australian cats kill over 200 million native birds, reptiles and mammals each year. /sustainable.waggawagga Biodiversity This week’s Bite NEXT STEP: Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) Ben Creighton at the former ambulance station in Johnston Street, which will be leased to Eastern Riverina Arts under a new licence agreement.
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The Annual Grants Program is part of Council’s commitment to developing a vibrant and diverse community in line with the goals of the Community Strategic Plan 2040
Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2023-01 Supply of Ready Mix Concrete and Associated Products” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 31 August 2022. This Contract is for the supply of concrete and associated products including ready mix concrete, fibrecrete, fibremesh, stabilised sand and fill sand. 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 Mr Mark Hewson via email hewson.mark@wagga.nsw.gov.au A non-refundable fee of $175.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the Specification or specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: workwithwaggawaggacitycouncil/https://info.vendorpanel.com/
Peter Thompson, General Manager PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Wagga Daily Advertiser, Saturday 6 August 2022 Wagga Daily Advertiser, Saturday 13 August 2022
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submissionsPersonsnsw.gov.au/public.makingwrittenregardingthe 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 draft Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy may be referred to Reece Hamblin on 1300 292 442.
Supply of Ready Mix Concrete and Associated Products Community organisations supported in Council’s Annual Grants Program HELPING HAND: Ladysmith School P and C Association will use its Annual Grant in the Neighbourhood and Rural Villages category to help fund Yoga classes at Ladysmith Hall for the local and broader community. EVENTS - $29,319 Bidgee Strawberries and Cream - $7,500 Southern Cross Austereo - $7,500 Dr Sam Bowker - The Green Beetle Company - $7,419 Tarcutta Hotel - $3,900 MG Car Club of Wagga Wagga - $2,000 Wagga Wagga Leagues Club Swimming Club - $1,000 YOUTH INITIATIVESLED - $4,300 Saasha McMillan - $3,000 Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga - $1,300 RugbyWaggaFACILITIESRECREATIONAL-$30,000WaggaJuniorLeagueInc. - $7,500 Wagga Wagga Netball Inc. - $6,363 Wagga Wagga Junior Rugby Union Inc. - $5,425 Wagga Wagga Combined Hockey Assoc. - $2,300 Wagga Rugby League Inc. - $912 (Under separate cover) - $7,500 RURAL HALLSCollingullie$23,572 Soldiers Memorial (CollingullieHallHall) - $8,900 Currawarna Recreation Reserve Committee - $6,497 Humula Citizens Sports Club - $8,175 ARTS, CULTURE & INDUSTRIESCREATIVE - $30,077 Blue Ark Films - $5,000 The CollectiveVaudeville - $5,000 Wagga City Rugby Male Choir - $5,000 Dane Simpson - $5,000 St Michael's Cathedral Parish - $3,254.20 Harold Gretton - $2,916 Dr Sam Bowker - $2,906.80 KimBaker.Design - $1,000 SMALL BUSINESSShaw$28,353Street Children's Centre - $7,500 Twin City Skate - $7,500 Kooringal Pharmacy NSW Pty Ltd - $7,500 Crow Mow - $1,800 Paint Place Wagga$1,793 Riverina PsychologyRegionalPractice - $1,400 Freeroam IncorporatedTheatre - $860 LtdBoysPROJECTSPROGRAMSCOMMUNITY&-$30,000totheBush - $5,000 Rapid Relief Team Ltd - $5,000 Wagga Wagga TAFE Children’s Centre - $5,000 Wagga Wagga Art Society - $3,189 Carevan Wagga Inc. - $2,610 Wagga Wagga Women's Shed Inc. - $2,200 Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga Inc. - $1,913 PCYC Wagga Wagga - $1,883 Wagga ToastmastersWaggaClub - $1,680 Triple H Forum - Housing, Homelessness and Human Services - $1,275 Dr Raymond J King OAM - $250 AssociationHumula-&NEIGHBOURHOODRURALVILLAGES$24,480ProgressInc. - $5,000 Kachin Community of Wagga Wagga - $4,348.89 Kylie Biltris - $4,000 Ladysmith School P&C Assoc. - $3,716.46 Oddball Theatre - $3,000 Anglicare - $3,000 Bidgee Dragons Inc. - $1,414.65 LOCAL HERITAGEThe$15,500GlowLab - $5,445 Tarcutta Hotel - $4,755 Riverine Club - $4,000 Wagga Wagga District Historical Society - $1,300 ReserveDownside-ENVIRONMENTNATURAL$9,192Recreation - $2,572.47 ErinEarth Ltd - $2,564.53 Amy Hurd Early Learning Centre - $2,387 Lake Albert Public School - $1,068 Turvey Park Public School - $600 2021/22 Annual Grants Program Recipients
Peter GeneralThompson,Manager Wagga Wagga City Council has supported 59 projects through its 2022/23 Annual Grants Program. Council this week endorsed allocating $224,793 in funding across 10 grant categories including various cultural, environmental, sporting and youth-led initiatives.Mayorof the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Dallas Tout said it is a popular initiative which signals Council’s significant support for community led events, new ideas, programs and the local business community. “The Annual Grants Program funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage,” Cr Tout said. “In the face of the economic challenges being experienced across the country and the continuing impact of COVID-19, it is important for Council to continue to provide support across the entire community. “The program enables us to support local non-profit community groups, individuals and small business with projects which directly benefit our community and enhance our wellbeing.”
In accordance with Clause 21 (2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations (2000), Wagga Wagga City Council hereby gives public notice of its decision to adopt Amendments to Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010. Council on Monday 14 June 2022 approved an Amendment to Section 6 – Villages of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010. The amendments relate to Collingullie Village and come into effect on the date this notice is published and is identified as Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan, Version 25. The Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010, as amended, is published on Council’s website. For any enquires regarding this amendment, contact Council’s Strategic Planning section on 1300 292 442 or visit Councils website. PROPOSED STREETAGREEMENTPLANNING-BLAKE Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of a proposed planning agreement in Blake Street. The proposed planning agreement will be on exhibition from 9 August 2022 for a period of 28 days. Council invites public submissions on the proposed planning agreement, to be lodged by 19 September 2022.
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The successful applicants for 2022/23 covered a wide range of projects and initiatives, from the Boys to the Bush Schools Program to the electricity upgrades at the Humula Citizens Sports Club. “It is pleasing to be able to support such a range of organisation, businesses and individuals who will be delivering diverse, inclusive and progressive programs and initiatives to the community,” Cr Tout said. “We look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition over the next year.”
Inspection Venue: Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the exhibition period.
Submission Procedure: Submissions must be in writing and may be delivered to Wagga Wagga City Council, mailed to the General Manager, emailed to BelindaagreementrelatingwishtherequestedentiretytoActPersonalActInformationsubjecttheAnyblake-street.connect.wagga.nsw.gov.au/nsw.gov.aucouncil@wagga.ormadeathttps://submissionreceivedwithinsubmissionperiodwillbetotheGovernment(PublicAccess)2009andthePrivacyandInformationProtection(PIPPA)andmaybeattachedthefinalreporttoCouncil,initsorinpart,unlessexplicitlybythepersonmakingsubmissionthattheydonotthistooccur.AnyquestionstotheproposedplanningshouldbereferredtoMaclureon1300292442. COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE EXHIBITION OF ITS DRAFT CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) POLICY (POL 058). The draft Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy is to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 9 August 2022 to 5 September 2022 and invite public submissions until 19 September 2022. Inspection Venue: The draft Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) 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 holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The draft Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy can also be viewed on Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public.at Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the revised Policy 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, emailed to council@wagga.nsw. gov.au or online at www.wagga.
1300 292 www.wagga.nsw.gov.aucouncil@wagga.nsw.gov.au442CivicCentre,cnrBaylis&Morrow sts PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Subscribe and you’ll receive Council News in your inbox every wagga.nsw.gov.au/councilnewsweek! Contact us Follow us Subscribe @cityofwaggawagga THIS IS A PAID ADVERTISING FEATURE BY WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL ADVERTISEMENT Council News - A Wagga Wagga City Council publication NoticesPublic PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COUNCILNOTICE MOUNT18COMMUNITYOWNEDLANDMATHOURAAVENUE,AUSTINNSW2650 Notice is hereby given under the Local Government Act Chapter 6 Part 2, of the proposed licensing of part Lot 166 DP 26885 known as 18 Mathoura Avenue, Mount Austin NSW 2650 to Wagga Wagga School of Arts Inc. for the purpose of storage and occasional rehearsal space for a term of five (5) years. Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the above proposed licence 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 intoActPersonalActInformationbewithinthatproposedsubmissionsPersonscouncil@wagga.nsw.gov.au.makingwrittenregardingtheabovelicenceareadvisedanysubmissionreceivedthesubmissionperiodwillsubjecttotheGovernment(PublicAccess)2009andthePrivacyandInformationProtection(PIPPA)andmaybeattachedthefinalreport,initsentiretyorpart,toCouncilunlessexplicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to the above proposed licence may be referred to Matt Dombrovski, Property Coordinator on 1300 292 442. Submissions will be received until 5pm on Monday 29 August 2022 ADOPTION –AMENDMENTOFSECTION6–
The draft documents can also be accessed from Council’s website at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public or at gov.au/blake-street.https://connect.wagga.nsw.
