Council News #212 - 15 September 2018 by Wagga Wagga City Council

INSIDE: A TOUGH GIG ON SOON, PET OF THE WEEK + MORE

Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2018

Issue No: 212

Weekly information from us to you LOCAL LEGENDS: (From left) Brian Plummer, Wendy Callis and Brian Favell were among some of the longest serving employees recognised by Council.

Long-serving employees recognised There’s something special about starting a new job as a teenager and 45 years later being recognised by the same employer for loyalty and long service. It’s an achievement for which Wendy Callis and Brian Favell were last week honoured by Wagga Wagga City Council for their long service to Local Government and the community which started way back in 1973. Story continued inside

Working together for gender equity Wagga Wagga has taken a leading role in NSW to tackle the attitudes and behaviours linked to increased rates of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) in the city.

and prioritise gender equality. Council unanimously voted to support the partnership at its 10 September meeting and planning for the $1.25 million three-year program is now underway, giving Council the opportunity to be a leader through the initiative. Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said the initiative is a whole-of-community approach and will involve various sectors and industries across the city. A partnership program between “It’s about changing attitudes and Wagga Wagga City Council, beliefs and Wagga will lead the Wagga Women’s Health Centre way,” Ms Summerhayes said. and Murrumbidgee Primary Health “This is a partnership project that Network will centre around the will play some part over the next Gender Equity Project which aims three years in tackling attitudes to address community attitudes

and behaviours around gender equity and other drivers that we know have some contribution to DFV. “Because it is a partnership with the community, and whilst council will look at specific organisational practices itself, it will also engage other community sectors and industries to do the same.” A successful funding application to the NSW Government in February this year highlighted that Wagga’s recorded rate of DFV is 29 per cent higher than the NSW average. This increased 40 per cent in the last five years while the NSW average remained stable. “We will be looking at a whole range of things including respectful and positive

relationships,” Ms Summerhayes said. “This project is not a case management or crisis response project - it’s a whole-of-community primary prevention project. “Primary prevention is identified as a significant gap in Wagga’s current approach to addressing DFV. With this project focused on primary prevention across the whole community, we are looking forward to working with representatives such as the local Member of Parliament, police, sporting groups and the university. “Objectives will be focused on changing attitudes and beliefs, recognising that rigid gender stereotypes and norms, and gender inequality, are the main

drivers of DFV which create a violence-supportive environment.” In 2016 Wagga Women’s Health Centre conducted a “community attitudes survey” in Wagga which identified that many community members had low support for gender equality. It also identified attitudes and beliefs that justify or excuse, trivialise or minimise DFV, and blame the victim. The Gender Equity Project aims to address these attitudes in Wagga. The project will aim to educate the community on the drivers of DFV, promote and increase support for gender equality and respect for women, and challenge rigid gender roles and stereotypes.

COUNCILLOR COLUMN

councillor.koschel@wagga.nsw.gov.au 0400 712 880 I am really enjoying my time as a Councillor and making a change in ways things are happening in Wagga Wagga. One of these is having an all inclusive community in Wagga Wagga. When I ran for Council I made a commitment that I would work hard on introducing an adult change station in Wagga Wagga as this was something our community really needed. I was proud to attend the opening of the Marveloo at Bolton Park for Wagga’s first changing station, making it easier for both residents and travellers to access and enjoy our city. I would like to thank everyone involved in this project, especially Kerein from Intereach and our internal staff. It was also great to see the opening of Livvi’s Place Wagga

Wagga, the city’s first all-inclusive playspace. Leila Bright, who ran on the Next Generation campaign for Council, dreamed of there being this type of placespace in Wagga Wagga and she deserves a massive thank you for all her work on making this happen. Before joining Council, I had no idea how much Wagga Wagga needed places like the adult change station and Livvi’s Place. Thank you everyone who contacted me and shared your stories and experience on needing these services. It is a massive passion of mine, so please do contact and share your thoughts on making Wagga Wagga more inclusive.

Councillor Tim Koschel

vacancies RANGER Two (2) Vacant Positions Remuneration: $2,141.96 gpf + super Enquiries: Brett Burt - 02 6926 9305 Closing Date: Monday, 24 September 2018 RECREATION OFFICER Remuneration: $2,233.40 gpf + super Enquiries: Caroline Angel - 02 6926 9400 Closing Date: Monday, 24 September 2018 REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE (RRR) OPERATOR Remuneration: $2,001.06 gpf + super Enquiries: Geoffrey Pym - 02 6926 9164 or 0429 505 746 Closing Date: Monday, 1 October 2018 TRANSFER STATION/WEIGHBRIDGE OPERATOR Two (2) Vacant Positions Remuneration: $2,001.06 gpf + super Enquiries: Geoffrey Pym - 02 6926 9164 or 0429 505 746 Closing Date: Monday, 1 October 2018 EVENTS OFFICER Remuneration: $2,686.78 gpf + super Enquiries: Madeleine Scully - 02 6926 9350 Closing Date: Monday, 8 October 2018

To view these opportunities and apply, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs

Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer

Values - Part of everything we do: Trust • Respect • Innovation • Teamwork

82 0 Y E A RS OF SERVICE T O CI T Y From Front Page Brian Plummer, Gregory Day, Lynn Hackett and Barry Ashford were also recognised for their 40 years with Council, along with another 29 long-serving employees who have clocked up between 15 and 35 years’ service. Council General Manager Peter Thompson said it was an honour to recognise 35 employees who have given a combined total of 820 years’ service to the city in various roles. “These numbers say a lot about the people and also the organisation,” Mr Thompson said. “Their loyalty shows how rewarding it is to be a public servant and to work with the city. It also reflects a workplace environment which is engaging and has the best interests of its employees at the forefront.” Wendy started with Council as a 16-year-old Library Assistant in secretarial and customer service and is the longest serving female employee of Wagga Wagga City Council and Riverina Regional Library (RRL). She is currently Business Support Officer for Riverina Regional Library (RRL). “There’s been many, many changes in that time,” Wendy said. “Technology advances have not only changed the way we do work but also how we deliver products and services.” Wendy said she had worked alongside many good people and made lifelong friendships. On a few occasions she considered a career move but has stayed loyal to Council.

LONG-SERVING EMPLOYEES

• 15 years: David Read, Belinda King, Shane McDermott, Mary O’Brien, Brenda Kendall, Neil McDermott, Benjamin Creighton, Zbigniew Wrobel, James Davis, Mark O’Brien, Stephen Cheney, Steven Cook, Craig Katsoolis, Joel Markham, Lyn McDermott • 20 years: Marc Evans, Angela McCann, Thomas Bowles, Madeleine Scully, Christine Condron, John Weir, Peter Pappas • 25 years: Peter Maggs, Mark Gardiner, Malcolm Brydon • 30 years: Wayne Honeysett, Peter Hillier • 35 years: Anthony Smith, Gordon Wooden • 40 years: Brian Plummer, Gregory Day, Lynn Hackett, Barry Ashford • 45 years: Wendy Callis, Brian Favell “It’s not until you look elsewhere do you realise how good you have it where you are,” Wendy said. “I thoroughly enjoy what I do. No day is ever the same and I enjoy that variety. “It is rewarding when our regular customers over the years still remember you when you’re downtown or out socially. “It’s also nice to be

acknowledged in appreciation of work we’ve done … this never goes astray.” Brian Favell has worked his entire career at Council, starting as an 18-year-old Junior Clerk. He has filled many finance roles at Council including Gasworks Finance Clerk, Insurance Clerk, General Ledger Keeper, Revenue and Stores Coordinator and in 1998 became Council’s Revenue and Debtors Coordinator.

NEXT STAGE OF FOOTPATH WORKS UNDERWAY

Works are scheduled to start this month on the construction of a new footpath to run the 1.3km length of Yentoo Drive, from Pinaroo Drive through to the Red Hill Road shared path. Yentoo Drive is the second stage in Wagga Wagga City Council’s $1M project to build new sections of footpaths which improve connectivity between the existing footpath network. The first stage of works completed earlier in the year saw new footpaths constructed in seven suburbs across the city. Director Commercial Operations Caroline Angel said assigned walkways have many pedestrian safety benefits including removing walkers from the roadway and providing clear, flat surfaces that can reduce trip hazards. “We would like to thank residents for their

A TOUGH GIG

A free family concert and picnic in the park to support farmers experiencing tough times.

patience as Council delivers the new footpath along Yentoo Drive; this is part of our plan to build a more accessible and better connected footpath network across the city,” she said. The new footpaths will be 1.5 metres wide to allow sufficient space for pedestrians and/ or permitted wheeled devices, such as mobility scooters or prams, to pass side-by-side. Where necessary pram ramps will also be installed. The completed and planned works align with important documents within Council’s planning framework, including the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017–2021 and the Community Strategic Plan 2040 – Wagga View. Construction on the new footpath in Yentoo Drive is expected to commence on 17 September and be completed in early November, weather permitting.

Sunday 23 September 1pm-5pm Victory Memorial Gardens Wagga Wagga Featuring the Australian Army Band Kapooka with performances from a variety of other local artists Bring your own picnic or purchase food from a selection of vendors on the day.

For further information: wagga.nsw.gov.au/atoughgig | 1300 292 442 Council News - A City of Wagga Wagga publication

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With the weather warming up, Council’s seasonal mowing program is now underway. All parks, reserves and open space areas receive one grass cut about every six weeks. September is a busy month for Council’s parks team, who kick off the mowing program while keeping the City of Good Sports’ grounds in good condition for winter sport

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I DO WITH A VIEW: Ornamental pears, maples, couch grass and flowering shrubs are being planted as part of the upgrade of the Tree Chapel at the Botanic Gardens.

fitting that it is completed as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Botanic Gardens,” Ms Angel said. “Originally funded by the Combined Churches of Wagga Wagga as part of a 1988 Bicentennial Project, the chapel has been the scene of many happy memories and we hope this refurbishment means many more people take the opportunity to celebrate here.” The project includes new retaining walls, paving and planting, all undertaken by the Council’s Parks and Gardens team.

FLOO D M A N AG E M E NT E A R N S PR A I S E

Wagga Wagga City Council was announced the winner of the 2018 AFM Risk Management Scholarship at the Statewide Mutual Risk Management Conference held in Sydney on 30 August. This scholarship offers Council the opportunity to attend an AFM Loss Prevention Training course which is held at the FM Global SimZone in Boston, USA. Council’s submission for the scholarship highlighted Council’s efforts to promote continuous improvement of risk management systems though its Levee Bank Flood Gate Monitoring System. Council Project

Roads Project. “Council operations need to be resilient and eliminate vulnerabilities to ensure they continue to be operational in a major flood event,” Ms Angel said. “The Levee Bank Flood Gate Monitoring System is a key to achieving this. “Our submission shows the enormous team effort that is evident right across Council. “A lot of people combine to make good things happen and this is being recognised by the peak industry bodies. “It’s a great credit to all the Council staff working in a team environment to get results.”

RECOGNITION: Andrew Mason (centre) accepts the Special Commendation on behalf of Council. Manager Andrew Mason delivered a presentation on the system at the conference with this system receiving a Special Commendation in the 2018 Risk Management Excellence Awards.

Director Commercial Operations Caroline Angel said the latest recognition for Council comes on top of a recent High Commendation for project management on the Bomen Enabling

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WHAT’S

Sat 15 Sep, from midday Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St. Ph: 6921 2151

WEAVING ON A FLOOR LOOM – MINIATURE WALL HANGINGS

WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS

Sat 15 Sep, 10am – 3pm Ashculme Textiles Weaving Studio, Silverwood Rd. Ph: 0414 478 585

THIS WEEK: RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET

WAGGA HORSE TRIALS

Every Thu, 1pm – 6pm Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke St. Ph: 0428 263 297

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Thu 20 Sep, 6pm – 10pm Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale. Ph: 0427 250 498

ADFAS LECTURE: UNDERGROUND CATHEDRALS THE ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE LONDON UNDERGROUND

MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET

THE BEATLES ROCK N ROLL TOUR WAGGA WAGGA

WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY RIDES

WAGGA WAGGA ROAD RUNNERS SATURDAY RUN

WAWI FESTIVAL | CULTURAL DAY

Fri 21 Sep, 6pm for 6.30pm start Civic Centre, cnr Baylis & Morrow St. Ph: 0438 875 647

CONSERVATION OF VINTAGE FABRICS Fri 21 Sep, 8pm ARCC Hall, 131 Tarcutta St. Ph: 0429 125 752

THE REALISM OF WAR: WORKS OF HUMANITY BY GEORGE GITTOES

Sun 16 Sep, 11am – 3pm Wollundry Lagoon, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9358

Sat 15 – Fri 21, 10am – 4pm Museum of Riverina Historic Council Chambers site, 243 Baylis St. Ph: 6926 9655

Tue 18 Sep, 8pm – 10pm Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688

Sep, 9.30am – 10.15am Bolton Park, Cnr of Morgan & Tarcutta St. livelifegetactive.com

ELVIS AN AMERICAN FITNESS CAMP TARCUTTA MARKETS TRILOGY Mon 17 Sep – Fri 21

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Sat 15 Sep, 8pm – 10pm WAGGA ANTIQUES Wagga Civic Theatre, SOCIETY TALK: Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688

Sat 15 Sep, 1pm Rocky Hill High, Stellway Close, Gracelands. Ph: 0427 332 747

f Water bug hunt f Frog frenzy f NPWS Aboriginal Discovery Rangers - Cultural activities f Fish in the wetland food web f Nest box peek-a-boo f Squirrel glider game f Free BBQ lunch

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In celebration of Biodiversity Month, Wagga Wagga City Council and NSW Office of Environment and Heritage are holding a day filled with activities showcasing all things biodiversity at our very own Marrambidya Wetland.

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Wed 19 Sep, 6pm – 9pm Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl, Springvale. Ph: 0427 250 498

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGE SWAP OR BUY

Sun 16 Sep, 10.30am – 4pm Sat 15 Sep, 8am – 11am Wagga Wagga Botanic Apex Park, Lake Albert Rd. Gardens, Macleay St. Ph: parkrun.com.au/wagga 0412 439 455

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BETTER MAN – NUTRITIONAL WORKSHOP

Sat 15 Sep, 8am – 5pm & Sun 16 Sep, 8am – 4pm CSU Equine Centre, Agricultural Ave. reawht@gmail.com

WAGGA PARKRUN WAY

Marrambidya Wetland, Narrung Street, Wagga Wagga

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worming and an ID tag. If you’d like to meet this sweet girl or any of her buddies, pop in to the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter from 1pm to 4.15pm, Monday to Saturday.

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Every Sat, 9.30am-12pm Mates Gully Café, Morrow St. Free Ph: 6921 4241

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Every Sat, 9am-12pm Community Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Albury & Shaw St. Ph: 0411 417 956

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Major refurbishment for the Botanic Gardens' Tree Chapel

For 30 years the Tree Chapel has been the unique setting for hundreds of weddings. This month a major refurbishment undertaken by Wagga Wagga City Council nears completion in readiness to host many more happy occasions. Council’s Director Commercial Operations Caroline Angel said the Tree Chapel is a special location for weddings and open air services which is popular with the community. “It deserved a total refurbishment and it’s

finals and preparing fields for summer sports. The mowing teams will be operating in the following suburbs this week: • North: Wiradjuri followed by CBD • East: Tatton followed by Kooringal • West: Tolland followed by Mount Austin • Seasonal: Ashmont followed by Kooringal

For more information: Sam Parsell on 1300 292 442 Artist credit: Graham Traynor

Sat 15 Sep, 8am – 2pm Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial Hall, Sydney St, Tarcutta. Ph: 0477 472 154

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For event organising and promotion support, contact Council’s events unit: events@wagga.nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442 Mon - Fri.

Council News - A City of Wagga Wagga publication

A Tough Gig on 23 September Some of the Riverina’s most talented musicians and performers have banded together to help local farmers battling through the tough times. Six acts have been confirmed for the picnic in the park and free musical concert – A Tough Gig – at Wagga’s Victory Memorial Gardens on Sunday 23 September. The performers locked in for the afternoon gig include Australian Army Band Kapooka and also its Rock Band, Riverina Concert Band,

Wagga Community Band, Harry & Tom and Deja Groove. The initiative was touted by Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM and is expected to attract a large crowd to support local farmers. Cr Conkey stressed the concert is a free event but there will be an opportunity to donate to the NSW Farmers’ Drought Relief Fund. “The idea is for city folk to embrace our country cousins and say ‘I know you’re doing it tough,

Public Notices TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE- CASSIDY PARADE

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Cassidy Parade between Inverary Street and Bimbeen Street, Turvey Park Duration: Monday 24/09/2018, 7.30am to 4pm Reason: To allow for connection of new sewer and storm water mains extension. Detour: Inverary Street and Coleman Street.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – WAGGA LAKE RUN AND RIDE Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Lake Street and Eastlake Drive Date: Sunday 23 September 2018 Duration: 8.30am – 11.30am Road: Lake Albert Road (from Lord Baden Powell Drive to Eastlake Drive) Date: Sunday 23 September 2018 Duration: 9:30am – 1pm Reason: Wagga Lake Run and Ride event Detour: As signposted

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – A TOUGH GIG Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Morrow Street and The Esplanade between Baylis Street and Ivan Jack Drive Date: 23 September 2018 Duration: 11am – 5.30pm Reason: Free concert “A Tough Gig’ in the Victory Memorial Gardens Detour: As per signs

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – PECK STREET

Proposed Temporary Road Closure Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Peck Street, Wagga Wagga Dates: Thursday 20 and Wednesday 26 September 2018 Duration: 7am - 11am Reason: Crane Lifts. Detour: Yabtree Street, Lewis Drive, Yathong

let’s get together’,” Cr Conkey said. “It’s great to see the local music community put its hand up to assist in making this very worthwhile event possible. Hopefully we get a large number of city people to show support as well.” The concert starts at 1pm. Key supporters for the event include Wagga Wagga City Council, Riverina Water, the Australian Army, Allison Music, NSW Farmers’ Wagga branch and the Riverina Co-op.

to council@wagga.nsw. gov.au. Persons making written submissions regarding the Street and Rawson Lane. above Policy are advised Road closed between that any submission Yabtree Street and Yathong received within the Street. One lane open submission period will be along Yathong St, traffic subject to the Government controller’s onsite to direct Information (Public Access) pedestrians and vehicles. Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information COMPULSORY Protection Act (PIPPA) and ACQUISITION OF may be attached to the LAND AT MAXWELL final report, in its entirety Wagga Wagga City Council or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by has received Governors consent for the Compulsory the person making the submission that they do Acquisition of land being not wish this to occur. Any Lot 1 DP 309572, known questions relating to the as the Maxwell Rural Fire Policy document may be Station located on corner referred to Carolyn Rodney of Oxley Bridge Road and on 1300 292 442. Holbrook Road, Maxwell. The purpose of the NOTICE OF acquisition is for Rural Fire Service Shed. The Proposed DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Acquisition Notice can be viewed on the Council Wagga Wagga City Council website at wagga.nsw.gov. has received the following au/public. application to carry out “Development” under the Persons or parties who Environmental Planning and can establish a claim of ownership or interest in the Assessment Act, 1979. relevant land can download DA18/0415, Centrethe Proposed Acquisition based child care facility Notice and a Claim for (80 places), 1-5 Wade St Compensation form from TURVEY PARK NSW 2650, the Council website or Lot 101 DP 1218536, Lot contact Land and Property 102 DP 1218536, Lot 103 Officer Kristyanna Irwin DP 1218536, Applicant: on 1300 292 442 or Project Planning & Design email council@wagga.nsw. Name of Consent Authority: gov.au. Wagga Wagga City Council The subject application EXHIBITION OF accompanying DRAFT POLICY – POL and documentation, may be 017 DRAFT DEBT inspected at the following MANAGEMENT address until the closure of exhibition. POLICY Council hereby gives public Exhibition documents are only available between notice of the exhibition of its Draft Debt Management Submission Period: 17/09/2018 to 01/10/2018 Policy. The draft Policy will be on exhibition from Where: Wagga Wagga 1 September 2018 for a City Council, cnr Baylis period of 28 days, until 29 and Morrow Streets, September 2018. Council Wagga Wagga (Customer invite public submissions Service counter) or online: until the 15 October eservices.wagga.nsw.gov. 2018 on the draft Policy. au/exhibitiondocs Inspection Venue: The When: 9am to 5pm, draft Policy is available for Monday to Friday (except review at Wagga Wagga Public Holidays). City Council, cnr Baylis & Any person seeking Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, to make a submission during the hours of 9am in relation to the to 5pm Monday to Friday abovementioned (public holidays excluded) development should within the above exhibition address all correspondence period. The draft Policy to the Consent Authority can also be accessed from to be received prior to Council’s website at www. 5pm on the final day of the wagga.nsw.gov.au/public. exhibition period. If any Submission Procedure: submission is made by way Persons wishing to make of objection, the grounds of a submission in relation to objection must be specified the revised Policy should in the submission. do so prior to the close Persons lodging of the exhibition period. submissions are required to Submissions should be declare political donations in writing and may be (including donations of delivered to Wagga Wagga more than $1000) made City Council or mailed in the previous two years. to the General Manager, For more details, including Wagga Wagga City Council, disclosure form, go to PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ NSW 2650 or emailed donations.

Contact us p 1300 292 442 e council@wagga.nsw.gov.au w www.wagga.nsw.gov.au a Civic Centre Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

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.

Concrete works next to the Wagga Wagga Courthouse in Sturt Street are scheduled to start on Monday. Council staff will construct concrete slabs where the street furniture seats and picnic settings are located.

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 call City Development on 1300 292 442.

RFT 2019-08 STABILISATION OF STOCKPILE

Suitably endorsed Tenders marked RFT201908 Stabilisation of Stockpile are invited and

EXHIBITION OF POLICY – PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE REVENUE & PRICING POLICY 2018/19 - WASTE SERVICES

Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of proposed changes to its Revenue & Pricing Policy 2018/19 (Waste Services). The Policy changes will be on exhibition from 15 September 2018 for a period of 42 days, until 29 October 2018. Council invites public submissions on the Policy, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The Policy is

This work is being completed while the furniture is removed for maintenance. Works will be carried out between 17 to 19 September (weather permitting) between 7am and 4pm daily. Several parking spots adjacent

will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 3 October 2018. The Contract is a lump sum Contract for the work associated with stabilising an earth stockpile and construction of gravel track. Tenders will be assessed on a number of criteria. Tenderers are advised that the lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. A pre-tender site briefing is to occur on 11am Tuesday 25 September 2018. Registration to attend

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 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 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,

to the works area will be occupied for deliveries and parking construction plant. There will be partial road closure and no on-street parking near the work site. Pedestrian disruption will be minimal.

the site meeting can be directed to hewson.mark@ wagga.nsw.gov.au Enquiries: Geoff Pym, Manager Gregadoo Waste Management Centre pym. geoff@wagga.nsw.gov. au. A non-refundable fee of $110.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the Specification or specifications at nil cost can be accessed on www. tenderlink.com/wagga.

Peter Thompson, General Manager

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 Craig Katsoolis on 1300 292 442.

FEE AND CHARGE DESCRIPTION

BASIS

2018/19 fee (GST inclusive)

NEW FEE: Urban Area - Scheduled off-week commercial pickup service: 1-2 bins Provided to preschools /schools/nursing homes /childcare centres etc. on application and subject to Council officer approval. Charge shown as fortnightly rate per bin lift.

140/240L 1-2 bins onsite Each

$17.00

NEW FEE: Urban Area - Scheduled off-week commercial pickup service: 3-5 bins Provided to Preschools /Schools/Nursing Homes /Childcare Centres etc. on application and subject to Council Officer approval. Charge shown as fortnightly rate per bin lift

140L/240L $9.20 3-5 bins onsite Each

NEW FEE: Urban Area - Scheduled off-week commercial pickup service: over 5 bins Provided to preschools /schools/nursing homes /childcare centres etc. on application and subject to Council Officer approval. Charge shown as fortnightly rate per bin lift

140/240L $7.00 over 5 bins onsite Each

NEW FEE: Rural Areas & Villages - Scheduled off-week commercial pickup service: Each bin Provided to preschools/schools/nursing homes/childcare centres etc. on application and subject to Council officer approval. Charge shown as fortnightly rate per bin lift.

140/240L bins Each

$17.00

(1) x 140L NEW FEE: Medical Needs - 1 additional domestic waste bin Provided on application and Council officer approval – one additional general waste Bin bin per residential household – Supporting documentation, e.g. doctor's certificate or similar documents to be provided that allow verification of the need for the additional domestic waste bin is required to be provided. Annual validation of the application is required by the submission of current documentation as detailed above.

$0.00

NEW FEE: Large Family (5 or more dependents under the age of 18 residing at address): 1 additional domestic waste bin Provided on application and Council officer approval – one additional general waste bin per residential household – Supporting documentation e.g. Medicare card /school letter or similar documents to be provided that allow verification of the number of dependents under 18 years of age currently residing at the applicants resident. Annual validation of the application is required by the submission of current documentation as detailed above.

(1) x 140L Bin

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Amendment to Item Number 0904: Waste management service charge – vacant residential land To be applied to each parcel of undeveloped rateable residential land within the waste collection service areas of Wagga Wagga, North Wagga, Gumly Gumly,Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale,Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill.

Per Property

$34.00

Insertion - Additional information: Opt out option - Commercial waste service – non N/A residential (commercial) property owners) & non-rateable properties (non residential). May elect to opt out of Council’s commercial waste service.