Council News Issue No: 162
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2017
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READY TO ROLL: Council's Parks and Recreation Assets Officer Rob Owers checks out the piles of dirt that will become Wagga's first pump track over the coming weeks.
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Dirt to form the city’s first pump track was moved on to the site at Tolland’s Emblen Park this week. The unique design of a pump track makes them suitable for bicycle or scooter riders, skateboarders and rollerbladers. “Pump tracks are popping up across the country and are another great recreational facility for kids, and even adults, of all ages and abilities to enjoy,” Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) Ben Creighton said. “The pump track design features regular banked ramps and smooth curved corners. The design means riders only need to give a quick ‘pump’ of the bike pedal to propel their way around the course.”
Earlier in the year, Council, joined by representatives from the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) and Wagga Wagga Police, held a workshop with the Tolland community about the pump track. The workshop was to receive community feedback on the location of the pump track in Emblen Park and answer residents' questions about the facility. Wagga Wagga Local Area Command Inspector Peter Robertson said the police welcomed the construction of the new pump track in Tolland. “There is a good likelihood that providing recreational facilities for our youth could lead to crime reduction,” Inspector Robertson said. “We have no evidence that similar youth recreation facilities in the Wagga area including skate parks have attracted complaints, nor have they provided avenues for crime.” The pump track has been funded by a $50,000 grant through the FACS Social Housing Community Improvement Fund (SHCIF) and a $30,000 contribution from
Wagga Wagga City Council. SHCIF provides one-off grants of up to $50,000 to local councils, nongovernment organisations and private sector organisations to construct new capital works or repair existing facilities on or near social housing communities. “We are pleased to be able to work together with Wagga Wagga City Council and Wagga Police to deliver this new facility which will benefit Wagga residents and will help build a stronger community,” FACS Deputy Secretary Paul Vevers said. A Wagga’s pump track will feature a continuous figure-eight course with track running through the middle. The course will be made from compacted earth and feature an asphalt site. The track will also feature a landscaped rock fence, picnic settings and four solarpowered motion detection lights. In addition to the pump track, Council also recently completed refurbishment works on the existing playground inA Emblen Park. The pump track will be open to the public in October.
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FROM PLAN TO REALITY: The design for the new pump track at Emblen Park, Tolland.
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C O UN C IL' S E N V IR O NME N T A L HE A L T H T E A M W IN S S T A T E AWA R D
The team responsible for Wagga Wagga City Council’s Scores on Doors program and the development of a new illustrated educational book on needles and sharps has been recognised at the Environmental Health Australia Industry Excellence Awards. Environmental Health Coordinator Sharomi Dayanand and Environmental Health Officers Kate Barraclough and Geoff Lang picked up the award for the NSW 2017 Environmental Health Team of the Year. Director Community Janice Summerhayes said the team plays an important role in the community. “Whether it’s keeping an eye on food outlets, checking septic systems or rolling out education
programs, the Environmental Health team protects the health of the public and contributes to the wellbeing of the community,” she said. “In first world countries such as Australia we take environmental health for granted, but the reality is we need teams like this to implement monitoring and inspection programs to help prevent the spread of diseases. “This award provides recognition for the team’s work and contribution to ensuring environmental health across the city.” The award was presented at the Environmental Health Australia (NSW) INC Annual State Conference and Awards Ceremony in Sydney this week.
GIVING YOUTH A VOICE Wagga Wagga City Council is calling on people aged 12-25 years to share how they want to be involved in the decisions made about their city. The Youth Engagement Survey is open until 10 November 2017 and is in response to a notice of motion table at the May 2017 Council Meeting. Director Community
Janice Summerhayes said decisions made today could affect our city’s young people for generations to come. “It’s important younger people are involved in the decision making process, but they might want to engage differently to the broader population,” she said. “That’s why it’s important to gauge their views in this
survey before making any recommendations about an ongoing youth engagement framework.” A report on the survey results and recommendations for a youth engagement framework will be presented to the December 2017 Council Meeting. wagga.nsw.gov.au/ youthengagement
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Council’s annual spring mowing program began this week. All parks, reserves and open space areas are programmed to receive one grass cut approximately every six weeks. The mowing teams will be operating in the following suburbs this week: • North: Estella followed by Oura
• East: Forest Hill followed by Ladysmith • West: Ashmont followed by Glenfield • Seasonal: Ashmont • Roadside: North region followed by south east region • Village: Mangoplah followed by Uranquinty and San Isidore
GROWING STRONG: Council’s Team Leader Environment Tony Phelps checks on the progress of the Marrambidya Wetland a year on since it was officially opened.
Wetland is springing into life From a disused sewerage facility to a thriving and award-winning habitat, the Marrambidya Wetland has come a long way in just over two years. Earthworks began in May 2015, sculpting the ponds and pathways that are now home to various species of birds, fish and frogs. Now more than 12 months since the wetland was officially openedin June 2016, Council’s Team Leader Environment Tony Phelps said there are signs of new life at the site. “In June last year we released carp gudgeons and now we’ve discovered juvenile fish, which shows us the Marrambidya Wetland is thriving and the fish and other species are starting to breed,” he said. “It’s also common to see water birds such as egrets, spoonbills and the occasional pelican at the wetland, while we’ve also spotted frogs making their homes in the marshy areas.” The community can see the ongoing growth of the wetland
up close at two special events as part of national biodiversity month. You can grab your torch and head on an adventure at the spotlighting walk on 22 September, with Council staff leading you on a 90-minute walk around the wetland to track down some nocturnal wildlife. There’s also plenty of fun to be had in daylight hours, with the Marrambidya Wetland Walkabout on 27 September. During this interactive school holiday activity, Council staff will be on hand to help wade for water bugs, peek in possum nests and identify birds incognito. “These activities as part of biodiversity month are a great way to experience the Marrambidya Wetland,” Mr Phelps said. “The wetland is also a beautiful place to visit throughout the school holidays or any time during the year. “This new community space has been well used since the opening, from educational school visits to cultural
activities for the local Wiradjuri community. Bird watchers are also taking advantage of the wetland and it’s proving to be popular with visitors to the city. “The Marrambidya Wetland project was also recognised at the Local Government NSW Environment Awards, winning the division and overall award for Natural Environment Protection and Enhancement.” Located off Narrung Street, the wetland has links to the Wiradjuri Reserve, Wilks Park and the Riverside Precinct via the Wiradjuri Walking Track. The Marrambidya Wetland was a joint initiative of Council and the NSW Environmental Trust, with support from Origin Energy and Riverina Local Land Services through funding from the Australian Government. The Federal Government’s Green Army program also contributed by planting about 22,000 seedlings. To find out more about the wetland and the upcoming biodiversity month events, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/environment.
FI R S T D R A I N AG E WO R K S CO M PLE TE
16–24 September 2017
Drainage works on the first of four pedestrian crossings in Baylis Street is now complete. Council crews worked for two weeks to install the new drains on the east and west sides of the crossing in the Morrow to Tompson streets block. Works will start on the next block, Tompson to Forsyth streets, on Monday 25 September. The short suspension is for staff to work on
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Get cycling in Wagga Wagga! Benefits of cycling locally •
Stay fit and healthy
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Free to use cycling tracks
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Enjoy with family and friends of all ages
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Safe when proper precautions are taken
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Take in Wagga Wagga’s beautiful natural sites
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Options for all types of bikes from BMX to road
For more information visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/cycling or call 1300 292 442
ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
THIS WEEK: GRUG AND THE RAINBOW
Memorial Hall, Tarcutta. Ph: 0477 472 154
AGGIES RACE DAY
Sat 16 Sep, gates open noon $20 at gate. Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Ph: 6921 2151
KYEAMBA KENNEL & TRAINING CLUB OBEDIENCE & RALLY-O TRIAL
Sat 16 Sep, 10.30am & 12.30pm All tickets $19. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Ph: 6926 9688
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Sep, 9.30am Sat and 8.30am Sun Free entry for spectators. Norman Duck Oval, San Isidore. Ph: 0401 499 818
Sat 16 Sep, 1.30pm5.30pm Free first visit, $3 thereafter. ARCC Hall, Tarcutta Street. Ph: 6921 5883
Sun 17 Sep,10.30am4pm $2 per ride. Enclosed footwear essential. Ph: 0412 439 455
WAGGA BONSAI
TARCUTTA MARKETS Sat 16 Sep, 8am-2pm Tarcutta Soldiers
WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY
TAKE 5 BAND COMPASSION
a high number of projects currently being undertaken by Council across the city. The new iron-grated drains will help reduce large puddles forming on the footpaths in Baylis Street during heavy rain events. The drainage improvements are being undertaken at the four centre-of-block pedestrian crossings in the main street and are part of an overall improvement project for Baylis Street.
FUNDRAISING CONCERT
Sun 17 Sep, 1pm-4pm $5 includes afternoon tea. Mt Austin Public School Hall. Ph: 6926 4901
Bookings Essential. Wagga Wagga City Library. Ph: 6926 9700
FOOD I AM: DINNER CLUB WITH SOON LEE LOW
MICHAEL JACKSON – Fri 22 Sep, 6.30pm10.30pm THE LEGACY TOUR Sun 17 Sep, 8pm Adults $65, Concession $55, Student/Child U15 $40 . Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.nPh: 6926 9688
GRINSPOON: SUPPORTED BY HOCKEY DAD & THE DEAD LOVE Wed 20 Sep, 8pm Students $10. Non students $20. Crow Bar – Charles Sturt University. Ph: 0419 602 149
BOOK LAUNCH – PRODIGAL DAUGHTER: AUTHOR JANE CARTER
Thur 21 Sep, 5.30pm Free – spaces limited.
$99 includes 4 course meal. Bookings essential. Ph: 0427 250 498
SPOTLIGHTING WALK
Fri 22 Sep, 7pm8.30pm Free. Marrambidya Wetland. Ph: Matt McGrath 1300 292 442 /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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Get set for an African-inspired Hall-A-Day Adventure They're some of the hottest tickets in town, so if you want to send your kids along to one of the extremely popular Hall-A-Day Adventure shows make sure you secure your tickets fast. This year’s program A Taste of Africa will see Australia’s leading African dance company Asanti Dance Theatre bring their raw energy, exhilarating dance moves and phenomenal acrobatics to local halls in Oura, Galore, Collingullie, Ladysmith and Uranquinty. Wagga Wagga City Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said the Hall-A-Day Adventure program gives residents in Wagga’s rural villages the opportunity to see a high-class production at
a very low cost. “If you’re in a village and always find yourself looking for things to do in the school holidays this is the perfect boredom breaker. “Or, alternatively, if your family is needing a break from the urban area of Wagga Wagga come out and join in with the villages and take up this great opportunity. “Not only will the children be treated to a quality show, they will get the chance to take part in activities before finishing with an interactive performance.” A Taste of Africa is the latest instalment in Wagga Wagga City Council’s Hall-A-Day Adventures outreach program, which has
brought national and local performances to rural halls in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area each year since 2013. This year the Museum of the Riverina will also bring along its discovery and play area so that babies, toddlers, and bigger kids looking for a quiet activity can explore the Mini-Kidzone, with games, puppets, books and historical objects on hand. There truly is something for everybody at Hall-A-Day Adventures. Tickets are $8 each, or $6 for groups of four or more, and can be purchased at civictheatre.com.au or call the Box Office on 6926 9688.
HALL-A-DAY ADVENTURES
A Taste of Africa: show times for all locations are 10am and again at 1pm • Uranquinty Community Hall Tuesday 3 October • Oura Community Hall Wednesday 4 October • Collingullie Soldiers Memorial Hall Thursday 5 October • Ladysmith Memorial Hall Friday 6 October • Galore Community Hall Saturday 7 October
E W E C A N S T IL L HE L P N A ME O UR L A MB S
The Wagga Wagga community has shown some ‘shear’ brilliance coming up with names for the newest additions at the Botanic Gardens zoo. A community call out was launched late last week to help name the zoo’s two new twin lambs. More than 100 suggestions for the boy and girl siblings were received in the first four days. “The Wagga Wagga community has suggested a range of names, from the cute and cuddly to funny and the well thought out,” Supervisor Horticulture Henry Pavitt said. “Selecting a winning name combination is going to be a very hard task.” Some of the suggestions so far are, Bonnie and Clyde, Beau and Peep, Sunday and Roast, Baarby and Ken and Bidgee and Wags – short for Murrumbidgee and Wagga. Name suggestions can be made via Wagga Wagga City Counci’s Facebook page until September 21. To meet the twin lambs, visit the farmyard area of the Botanic Gardens Zoo and Aviary, open 9am to 4pm each day.
people with a disability taking a holiday each year we need to make sure our region is on their destination list,” she said. “Wagga Wagga is the only place in the Riverina-Murray to host this event so I encourage all operators to come along and take advantage of this unique opportunity.” LGNSW President and Coffs Harbour Councillor Keith Rhoades said the increasing demand for inclusive tourism and recreational opportunities is proving to be a significant economic driver for a wide range of communities across NSW. “There is a wealth of small changes that can increase both accessibility and profits, and the upcoming forum is designed to
help unlock these for everyone,” Cr Rhoades said. “There’s also a focus on providing the best customer service to older people and visitors with a disability as well as their families and carers.” Under the guidance of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, Council is already looking at a number of ways to improve inclusive tourism in Wagga Wagga, which includes a focus on accessible facilities in the Visitors Guide and Events Guide and increasing the number of adult laydown change facilities. The forum will be held at the Council Meeting Room on the 19 September and is free. Spaces are limited, so operators are encouraged to register now. visitwagga.com/industry
Come out on a special evening adventure as we go spotlighting for night creatures at the Marrambidya Wetland. You will be led by
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INCLUSIVE TOURISM IN FOCUS
A regional tourism forum to be held in Wagga Wagga will focus on how the Riverina - Murray can better cater for visitors that might be older or have a disability. Wagga Wagga City Council and Local Government NSW (LGNSW) are hosting the Inclusive Tourism Networking Event to put local operators in the same room as major players such as Trip Advisor, Destination NSW and the NSW Business Chamber. Team Leader Visitor Economy Fiona Hamilton said with 20 per cent of the population identifying as having a disability and 3.7 million Australians over the age of 65, there is a big market to tap into. “With nearly 90 per cent of
PET WEEK
nocturnal animals of the Murrumbidgee River out in their natural environment. WHEN: Friday 22 September 7pm - 8:30pm WHERE: Marrambidya Wetland, 100 Narrung St, Wagga Wagga
Please wear sturdy, enclosed footwear and available but any extra torches would be welcome.
FREE EVENT To book or for further information contact Matt McGrath on 1300 292 442 or mcgrath.matthew@wagga.nsw.gov.au
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This Pet of the Week is sure to put a smile on your dial! Buttercup is a female, cream kelpie-cross. She will definitely butter you up with her goofy smile and wagging tail. All she wants is cuddles and to play. Buttercup will be very suited to an older family who can take her out for big runs.
She is available for adoption for $313, which includes worming, vaccination, desexing, microchipping, registration and a vet check. You can meet Buttercup and all her friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, 1pm to 4.15pm, Monday through Saturday. Contact the shelter on 02 6971 4651 or graswagga.com.au.
vacancies TRANSFER STATION/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 EDUCATION OFFICER Remuneration: Min $2,621.22 gpf + super Enquiries: Carly Hood - (02) 6926 9342 Closing Date: Monday, 25 September 2017
ABORIGINAL YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - 12 Month Maternity Leave (2 days per wk) Remuneration: Min $1,048.49 gpf + super Enquiries: Lisa Saffery - (02) 6926 9320 Closing Date: Friday, 6 October 2017
LABOURER - 3 x POSITIONS
Remuneration: Min $1,758.16 gpf + super Enquiries: Mark Morrow - 0428 964 158 (Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm) Closing Date: Friday, 6 October 2017
To view these opportunity and apply, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs
City of Wagga Wagga is an EEO employer
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COUNCILLOR COLUMN
looked after. I hope you all make certain that they are microchipped and registered, by doing this it means if they stray they Wagga Wagga is showing can be returned to you very quickly. All you have to do is all of us that spring is with us - flowers are beginning to call into the Wagga Wagga bloom and trees are getting City Council’s Glenfield Road Animal Shelter and the their leaves. staff will help you with the Now is the time to make rest, or contact your vet. sure your animals are well
I urge you to be a responsible pet owner. Again, I ask you for your help - we are gradually removing some of the graffiti, but we now need to do more, yes I said more! I would like to see our city of Wagga Wagga clear of all graffiti. There is still graffiti appearing on road signs and this can be very
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dangerous, so please let me know by just phoning me on 0402 214 556. However, we are getting very close to the Rotary’s Graffiti Removal Day, approximately 40 days away. If you are aware of where graffiti is at the moment, particularly if it is near where you work or anywhere, please don’t hesitate to let
me know. Also, Rotary is always looking for helpers on the day, Sunday 29 October, to help actually clean the graffiti off or help in some other way. We can always find a job on the day or even before. It is all very simple, just write me a note, advise how you would like to help, advise me how
I, or someone else can contact you, drop the note addressed to me into the service counter at Council marked for my attention. Or if it is easier call me on 0402 214 556. I thank you in advance.
Councillor Yvonne Braid
GET CYCLING DURING BIKE WEEK
FROM OZ TO KANSAS: Miss Wagga Wagga Sarah Navin (right) and Community Princess Jes Smith at the Wagga Wagga Drive sign in the city’s Sister City of Leavenworth in Kansas, US. While on their visit at the start of September, the Mayor of Leavenworth proclaimed September 5 -12 as Wagga Wagga Week (pictured right).
Wagga Wagga welcomed to Sister City Somewhere over the rainbow, in Wagga Wagga’s Sister City of Leavenworth, Kansas, two city ambassadors have been welcomed with open arms. Miss Wagga Wagga Sarah Navin and Community Princess Jes Smith have been representing Wagga Wagga in the US city as part of the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest. During the official visit Mayor of Leavenworth proclaimed September 5 to12 as Wagga Wagga Week, where the community celebrates the Sister City friendship between the two cities, which was first established in 1962.
Public Notices 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 9 September 2017 for a period of 28 days, until Friday 6 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 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
“Residents of Leavenworth embrace their sister city relationship in a big way and they have been so excited to meet us, which is really heartwarming," Miss Navin said of the trip to Leavenworth. "The jam-packed itinerary they created for us, and their hospitality, has been amazing.” Miss Navin and Miss Smith said they were honoured to represent Wagga Wagga in the Sister City, with some of the highlights being, making front page of the Leavenworth Times newspaper, touring local police and fire departments, visiting a high school and universities and the Carousel Museum – which has an
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.
EXHIBITION OF DRAFT AMENDMENT TO WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010
Aim: To exhibit the Anomalies Planning Proposal to amend the Land Use Table, Zoning maps, Minimum Lot Size maps, Maximum Building Height maps, Maximum Floor Space Ratio maps, Heritage maps and Schedule 5 Environmental Heritage in Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010. Exhibition Period: 16 September 2017 to 14 October 2017 Inspection Venue: The Planning Proposal and supporting exhibition material are available for inspection at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) and on Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au within the exhibition period. Submission Procedure: Any interested person or organisation wishing to
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
antique horse named ‘Wagga Wagga’. Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said Sister City connections were important to the city and thanked Miss Navin and Miss Smith for being great city ambassadors. “Sister City connections are important on many levels, including historically, culturally and socially. Wagga is lucky to have three Sister Cities, Leavenworth, Nordlingen in Germany and Kunming in China," Cr Conkey said. "The Miss Wagga Wagga Quest does fantastic work continuing these friendships."
make a written submission in relation to the draft amendment should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions may be delivered to the Council Chambers 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
EXHIBITION OF DRAFT ACTIVATION STRATEGY 2040 AND DRAFT RECREATION, OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY STRATEGY 2040
The Recreation, Open Space and Community (ROSC) Strategy 2040 and Activation Strategy 2040 have been developed with the key goal of creating opportunities and liveable communities in a growing economy. The strategies draw on the guiding principles in Wagga View: Community Strategic Plan 2040, the Riverina Murray Regional Plan and other City of Wagga Wagga strategies to develop a co-ordinated approach to the planning and delivery of services so that it occurs in a sustainable manner. The ROSC and Activation strategies encourage and promote liveability, employment opportunities, incentives to move to and stay in Wagga Wagga and prevent unsustainable car dependent urban sprawl within the city. Each of these strategy documents will inform the Council’s Development Control Plan and Local Environmental
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Spring has sprung and what better way to feel the warm breeze in your hair than from the comfort of a bike? Local cyclist and Wagga Wagga City Council’s Parks and Recreation Officer Rob Owers is encouraging everyone to jump on a bike during NSW Bike Week. “Whether you ride for miles on a road bike or prefer hitting jumps on your BMX there are a range of tracks and trails around Wagga Wagga you can explore,” he said. “It’s also a great way to get from A to B whether you’re going to and from work or picking up a couple of things from the shops. “To help you get started pick up your free reflective slap wrist bands, bike bumper stickers and key chain lights from Council’s Customer Service Desk during NSW Bike Week.” Council is committed to improving the city’s
Plan which are critical to the future of Wagga Wagga. It will also assist with a review of Section 94 Projects to be incorporated into the Contributions Plans and aligned with the strategic documents and the Long Term Financial Plan. Exhibition Period: Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy 2040 – 29 August 2017 to 26 September 2017 (inclusive) ; Activation Strategy 2040 - 1 September 2017 to 28 September (inclusive) Inspection Venue: The Draft Activation Strategy is available for inspection at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga during the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) or on Council’s website wagga.nsw.gov.au/activatewagga Submission Procedure: Any interested person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in relation to the Draft Activation Strategy should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions may be lodged online through wagga.nsw. gov.au/activatewagga or delivered to the Council Chambers 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
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Eastlake Dr between Huron Cres and Taupo Dr
Duration: 8am to 10pm 23/09/2017 Reason: Truck Show event Detour: As per signs Other Parking restrictions will be implemented in Lake St, Eastlake Dr, Michigan Dr and Ontario Dr
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - PUBLIC ART ADVISORY PANEL Due to a recent vacancy, Expressions of Interest are sought from interested residents to serve on the City of Wagga Wagga Public Art Advisory Panel. Applications are invited, and will be received up to 5:00pm on Friday, 22 September 2017 from interested residents of the Wagga Wagga Local Government area to serve on the above Public Art Advisory Panel. Further information regarding the role(s) of this Committee and the Application Form are available on Council’s website under Meetings – Council Committees. Application Forms are also available from the Customer Service Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga during business hours. Application forms can be completed online; posted to PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or emailed to council@ wagga.nsw.gov.au Further details are available by contacting Tracie Miller at Council on 1300 292 442.
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cycling network through the Active Travel Plan – Cycling, and has submitted a funding application to the State Government to help kick-start the process. Council’s Team Leader Visitor Economy Fiona Hamilton said cycling is fast becoming a big draw card for the city with plenty of high profile events running every year. “The recent Lake Run and Ride was again a success this year and we have events such as Gears and Bears and the Golden Wheel Track Racing Carnival coming up in October,” she said. “As well as these events cycling is a popular way for tourists to check out our city’s beautiful scenery and other attractions.” NSW Bike Week is held 16-24 September and is proudly supported by Transport for NSW. You can check out local cycling tracks, events and tips at wagga.nsw. gov.au/cycling.
James Bolton, General Manager