Council News #336 - 13 March 2021 by Wagga Wagga City Council

INSIDE: 'SLOW DOWN' CAMPAIGN TO START, GET COOKING WITH 'MADE TO SHARE' + MORE

Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021

Issue No: 336

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CYCLING IN THE CITY: Sections of the Wagga Wagga Active Travel Plan’s 56-kilometre network have already been completed and are being well utilised by community members taking the opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Gabrielle (left) and Olivia Shaw enjoyed a day out on the cycle paths during a recent visit to the city. INSETS: (top) Construction on the Central Link is underway and (bottom) work on the Kapooka Link has now been completed.

Cycle path construction rolls along Wagga Wagga will soon be home to the largest regional cycling pathway network in regional Australia as work on the city’s Active Travel Plan project counts down to completion at the end of this year.

The 56 kilometres of cycle paths will assist community members to traverse the city with easier access to the Central Business District from outlying suburbs. The Active Travel Plan concept was first

introduced to the community in September 2016 as part of Wagga Wagga City Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy which outlined the vision for cycling pathways across the city. Council undertook extensive community engagement regarding the routes in 2019, including several public seminars which were well attended, before the plan was finalised. This engagement also involved letters to residents and social media campaigns to ensure community feedback was received and used to shape the routes to achieve the final design. Letters were also sent out to residents in May 2020 detailing the final locations of the route. Council’s Director Regional Activation Michael Keys said residents can expect

to see major works taking place at a number of locations across the city in coming weeks. “It’s full steam ahead on the Active Travel network. We’re rolling out the project at quite a fast pace to ensure we take full advantage of the State Government funding available to us,” Mr Keys said. “This is a significant project and one which implements generational change in the way our city connects and develops. “It’s a $16.7M project being delivered in two stages and we’re getting closer to our funding deadline. The works from now until the end of the year will be very visual around the city and we appreciate the patience and understanding of those residents who may be affected by

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construction works. “Council understands there will be some inconvenience during the coming months in certain areas and there will be changes to parking arrangements along some streets which will need to be line-marked at the end of the project. “The end result is going to be fantastic for Wagga Wagga – there’s no other regional city in Australia which can boast a facility like this one. “We were selected for this project under one of the NSW Government's priority programs which is aimed at improving the community’s lifestyle while promoting health benefits such as cycling, walking and jogging. Continued on page 2. Wagga Wagga City Council’s

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From page 1. “I’m sure our community will derive massive benefits on many levels which includes tourism and economic advantages as this project will attract many thousands of people to Wagga Wagga.” Mr Keys said the Active Travel Plan network was strategically planned in a way to give residents from all corners of the city easier access to the CBD and most of the key points around the suburbs. “We’re encouraging the use of non-motorised transport to get around the city which reflects in a more active community with a reduced reliance on motor vehicles,” Mr Keys said. “The construction of two ‘end of trip’ facilities at the Oasis and Visitor Information Centre will provide for those who want to ride to work, securely park their bikes and change before going

to the office. “The network will clearly complement other major projects being undertaken in the city, such as Riverside Stage 2 at the beach precinct and the Multisport Cycling Complex at Pomingalarna. “These three projects when combined represent a $35M investment in the city – a significant amount of money going directly into the community with long-term benefits for many years to come.” This project is supported by the NSW State Government. Stage 1 funding is $12.81M ($11.35M NSW Government + $1.45M Council) and Stage 2 funding is $3.92M ($3.8M NSW Government + $130K Council). Read more about the project and find out where the Active Travel Plan connects with your suburb at wagga.nsw.gov.au/ projects

What is your knowledge of domestic and family violence? To make real change in the community, we need your feedback. 10-minute online survey which will measure the current attitudes and beliefs held by community members, in relation to domestic and family violence and primary prevention activities. theDVproject:2650 is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice.

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SPEEDING DRIVERS URGED TO SLOW DOWN ON OUR S TREETS

CHECK YOUR SPEED: Council’s Road Safety Officer Emma Reynolds and Manager Technical & Strategy Peter Ross with NSW Police Highway Patrol officers (from left) Jamie Mooney, Sim Carney and Gary Lawson who are ready for the start of the Slow Down campaign.

Celebrating our city's multicultural community through home cooking In partnership with the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga and sponsor Origin Energy, Council is launching Made to Share, an online recipe collection. The collection includes eight easy and inspiring family recipes presented by local residents from Afghanistan, Burma, Iraq, the Kamilaroi Nation, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Tibet. Each recipe is accompanied by an easy-tofollow video of the residents demonstrating how to cook and enjoy their dish. Wagga Wagga based creative producer, Michael Agzarian, videographer Damien Jenkins and animator Alice Markham worked with community members to develop the project. Director Community Janice Summerhayes said the Made to Share project celebrates the city’s diverse multicultural identity and noted that in response to COVID-19, the process of cooking at home provided the local community with much-needed comfort and connection. “Wagga Wagga is a proud migrant city, with 1 in 10 of us born overseas. Our community has a wealth of stories, including recipes, that we can learn and share with each other,” Ms Summerhayes said. “These recipes, which have been handed down through generations, represent the very best regional food from around the world, made right here in our community.” Community Partner and CEO of the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga Belinda Crain said cooking brings people together. “Creating food allows us to connect with others, grieve, celebrate, love, support, mend, discover, heal and remember,” Ms Crain said. “I encourage everyone in the community to celebrate cultural diversity during Harmony Week, 15–21 March 2021, by cooking a recipe from the Made to Share

online recipe collection.” The Made to Share project was developed in response to COVID-19 restrictions and in consultation with the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga and sponsor Origin Energy. You can find the Made to Share recipes at wagga.nsw.gov.au/fusion

Wagga Wagga City Council has this year expanded its “Slow Down” project coverage on the city’s roads following last year’s success in the highly visible road safety speed campaign. The five-week Slow Down campaign, which launches next week, will include a number of urban roads as well as regional roads around the Local Government Area. Local residents were asked to nominate their street to be part of the campaign to run in March and April. The roads were selected in consultation with Council and NSW Police, which is reinforcing the message that speeding is not acceptable. This collaborative campaign will focus on the following streets and roads: • Leavenworth Drive • Lake Albert Road • Tarcutta Street • Kooringal Road • Fernleigh Road • Bomen Road • Coolamon Road • Holbrook Road • Eunony Bridge Road • Pine Gully Road Motorists will notice a speed activated radar display sign and bollards with the message “Slow Down” along these streets, aimed at encouraging people to drive safely. NSW Police Wagga Wagga Local Area Command will enforce speed

limits on local streets during the campaign in March and April 2021. Council’s Road Safety Officer Emma Reynolds said speeding is a factor in about 41 per cent of road deaths in NSW. Recent research showed one Wagga street recorded almost 1 in 3 drivers travelled more than 10km/h above the speed limit, with some speeds recorded considered “dangerous”. “Last year it was recorded that on several local roads, almost 13 per cent of vehicles were detected travelling up to 25km/h over the speed limit during the five-week recording period,” Mrs Reynolds said. “Speeding is one of the most common factors associated with road crashes. Any increase in speed adds to the potential for a crash. This also increases the impact forces associated with a crash and the severity of injuries sustained. There is no such thing as safe speeding.” The campaign will be supported by Slow Down bin stickers that will be provided to residents in the Wagga area. Council is asking residents to apply the sticker to their garbage bin as an ongoing visual reminder to motorists to slow down on local streets. The Slow Down road safety project is jointly funded by Council and Transport for NSW with support from NSW Police. For more information on safer speeds visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ roadsafety

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MADE TO SHARE: (from left) Htu San La Bang joins CEO of the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga Belinda Crain and Hakimeh Rahimi to prepare a feast. Visit Made to Share and watch Htu San La Bang prepare a delicate Charzanto (Glass Noodle Salad) and Hakimeh Rahimi join her aunt to prepare the delicious Afghani flatbread Bolani Gandana.

Get along to the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter this week and meet Taylis – our star attraction who has earned his place as Pet of the Week. Taylis is young at heart and loves to play. He’s a two-year-old white and grey domestic short hair cat who can be adopted for just $212. This price includes de-sexing, vaccination, worming, life time registration, microchipping and ID tag. Impound# C148 GRAS is open Monday Saturday, 1pm - 4:15pm. R251000208

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Procurement Community Information Sessions Doing business with Council You are invited to attend Wagga Wagga City Council’s procurement community information sessions. Topics to be discussed include; Council’s legislative requirements, policies and guidelines, registering for VendorPanel and how to respond to requests for tenders and quotations.

Information sessions Zoom meeting Tues 23 March, 3pm

Face to face meeting Wed 24 March & Thurs 25 March 2021, 8am & 3pm each day Council Meeting Room, Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, cnr Baylis & Morrow sts (dependent on RSVPs)

RSVP by 18 March: wagga.nsw.gov.au/tenders

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COUNCILLOR COLUMN

Recently I was walking to the supermarket and someone yelled out to me and told me of how they were happy with

a response from council in fixing an issue they had. What struck me about this conversation was that they said at the end “Finally a good news story about council for you”. There are scores of good stories every day that don’t

get recognised or applauded, but frankly no one expects them to be front page news. Unlike many other work places council staff know that when something goes well it is forgotten, but if something doesn’t go well, it may well

be amplified and publicised. For over four years now as a Councillor I have seen up close the good work council staff do, from the service desk, to coordinating events, to managing the parks and gardens, to managing

the sewerage infrastructure, to the library, to responding to community concerns, to coordinating tenders for major projects, to helping me in my role, and much more. When it doesn’t go

While Summer and the school swimming carnival season are now officially over, there are plenty of reasons to head down to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre over Autumn. It has been a busy start to 2021 for the Oasis team, from swimming lessons and programs such as flipper ball and aqua aerobics to underwater rugby tournaments, topped off by Wagga Wagga’s school swimming carnival season. For those keen to improve their water skills, Intensive Swimming Lessons will be held over the Easter school holidays. The program features nine 30-minute lessons

“While the local economy is on the road to recovery, there is still some way to go and we anticipate the strong demand for these grants will continue this year.” The Annual Grants Program is part of Council’s commitment to developing a vibrant and diverse community in line with the goals of the Wagga View, Community Strategic Plan 2040. Among the successful applicants in last year was the Wagga Wagga Tibetan Community which received $3,250 under the Community Programs to hold two small-scale COVID-19 safe cultural celebrations. Director Community Janice Summerhayes said celebrations like those held by the Tibetan Community foster community harmony and social inclusion. Applications open on Monday 15 March at 9am for 7 weeks and close on Monday 3 May at 10am. Council will hold a grant consultation session on Friday 26 March between 11am to 1pm at the Civic Centre. Visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/grants

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Vacancies Administration Officer

Term Contract until July 2022 - Temporary Part-Time Remuneration: $1,123.47 gpf + super based on part-time hours of work Enquiries: Mark Gardiner on 02 6926 9330 Closing date: Monday 22 March 2021

Geospatial Technical Officer

Remuneration: $2,884.76 gpf + super Enquiries: Trent Whitehead on 02 6926 9522 Closing date: Sunday 28 March 2021

To view these opportunities and apply, visit:

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PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE (DUNNS ROAD – MAINTENANCE GRADING) NOTICE OF Notice is hereby given INTENTION TO under Roads Act 1993 CARRY OUT Part 8 Division 4 of the

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Sun 14 Mar, 5pm & 7pm Wollundry Lagoon Amphitheatre, Burns Way. Ph: 1300 292 442

Sat 13 Mar, 10am to 3pm Wagga Art Society Studio, 11 Small St. Ph: 0400 225 768

Sat 13 Mar & Sun 14 Mar, 8.30am to 4pm Ladysmith Railway Station,

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Sat 13 Mar & Sun 14 Mar, 9.30am to 4pm The Range Function Centre, 306 Copland St. Ph: 9682 5133

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Over the next twelve months, Wagga Wagga City Council shall be undertaking weed control on all parks and gardens, rural reserves and rural roadside reserves throughout the Local Government Area. The chemicals identified below may be applied to treat Priority Weeds. • Abamectin • Aminopyralid

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Sat 13 Mar, 5pm & 7pm Wollundry Lagoon, Burns Way. Ph: 1300 292 442

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to those more poetic than I in this, simply though it was pleasing to see the great tradition of both jeering and cheering of others to take the plunge continuing.

IN THE SWIM: (from left) Oasis Programs Supervisor Fiona Claridge and Oasis Customer Service Office Lauren Gaynor chat to Red Hill Public School students Marlee Russell, 9, and Emmett Toby-Niki, 9, about building their swimming and water safety skills.

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temporary closing of: Road: Dunns Road Date: 15 March 2021 to 19 March 2021 Duration: 7am – 5.30pm, weather permitting Reason: Closed for necessary maintenance grading. Access to local traffic only. Road will reopen at the end of each shift.

been used by many, including myself (in my younger days), to jump into the river fell into the Murrumbidgee but last weekend I saw a group kids had found a new tree. There is possibly a greater lesson or metaphor available

held each weekday from Tuesday 6 April to Friday 16 April. Bookings for Intensive Swimming Lessons open on Monday 15 March. It is also time to start thinking about enrolments for Term 2 of the Swim and Survive program. Rollover Enrolment Week starts on 15 March, followed by Re-enrolment Week from 22 March and Open Enrolment Week from 29 March. You can download your $100 Active Kids voucher to use towards Term 2 swimming lessons by visiting service.nsw.gov.au and following the links. Visit oasiswagga.com/ swim-and-survive

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according to plan it is frustrating, but it doesn’t dismiss all the good work that continues to be done and I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you. On another quick note. Recently the jump tree that has

P L E N T Y O F AU T U M N AC T I V I T Y AT OA S I S

Council’s Annual Grants funding to target community events and ideas Community organisations, groups and individuals who have a project, event or great idea for the local community are being invited to apply for funding under Wagga Wagga City Council’s Annual Grants Program. Applications for the 2021/22 program open on Monday 15 March; $202,000 is available across 10 categories. The categories are: Community Programs and Projects, Recreational Facilities, Neighbourhood and Rural Villages, Rural Halls, Arts, Culture and Creative Industries, Local Heritage, Events, Natural Environment, Youth Led Initiatives and Small Business. Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said the Annual Grants Program allows Council to support a diverse range of projects that directly benefit the community “The projects and events which resulted from the funding we allocated last year played an important role in helping the community as it began to emerge from the COVID-19 shutdown," he said.

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