Council News #354 - 17 July 2021

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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 17 JULY 2021

Issue No: 354

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Opening lines of communication at our city’s playgrounds

INCLUSIVE INITIATIVE: (from left) Council’s Works and Playground Officer John Conlan, and Wagga Access Reference Group members Kerein Mullins, Kellie Clarke, and David Paterson check out the newly installed communication board at Livvi’s Place all abilities playground.

Council is rolling out an initiative to create inclusive play spaces and recreation facilities across the city as part of its Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

Interactive communication boards designed in consultation with the Wagga Access Reference Group and speech therapists have been developed and installed in a prominent position at several playgrounds across the city.

Council’s Works and Playground Officer John Conlan said the boards have been installed at Livvi’s Place at Bolton Park, Apex Park in Lake Albert and at the Botanic Gardens.

“At this stage, the focus has been on the larger suburban and regional sized parks, but we are hoping that we will be able to extend this program further in the future,” Mr Conlan said.

Using a specialised universal system for non-verbal communication, the boards feature symbols depicting a range of words, phrases, emotions, locations and activities.

Council’s Acting Social Planning Coordinator Victoria Lowe said the boards can assist someone with a communication disability, such as a child or adult who is not able to successfully communicate their message with speech, or someone who does not speak the same language.

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Community urged to continue DV support A three-year project aimed at preventing domestic and family violence in Wagga Wagga and promoting gender equality has been hailed a success which has provided a foundation for more community action.

Designed as a grassroots primary initiative, theDVproject:2650 was a partnership between the Wagga

Women’s Health Centre and Wagga Wagga City Council which finished on 30 June this year.

The project, which was funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice’s Domestic and Family Violence Innovation Fund, was focused on creating attitudinal change within the community.

Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said its success was achieved through primary prevention activities such as policy review, training and educational workshops, presentations, major community advertising and messaging campaigns, development and distribution of supporting resources and targeted community projects.

“As a community we all have a role to play in creating an inclusive and respectful Wagga Wagga for everyone,” Ms Summerhayes said.

“Community awareness and culture change is an evolving process, but the takeaway message is that while it will take generations to prevent violence against women and their children, it’s important to start and not get discouraged.

“In the past three years, through this very valuable project, we have achieved many goals and I look forward to the next phase of the project which will be promoted through the Wagga Women’s Health Centre.”

POSITIVE TRENDS: welcoming the results of the theDVproject:2650 (from left) Southern Sports Academy CEO Mark Calverley, Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Cr Greg Conkey OAM, Wagga Women's Health Centre president Jenny Rolfe, Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes, Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr MP, and Continued inside Dr Stacey Jenkins from Charles Sturt University.

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COMMUNI T Y URGED TO CON TINUE DV SUPPORT

From front page Wagga Women’s Health Centre conducted a survey in 2016 to assess the community’s knowledge and attitudes toward domestic violence and gender roles.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Cr Greg Conkey OAM said those findings were concerning, with results showing many members of the community held low support for gender equality, adhered to rigid or stereotypical gender roles and held attitudes and beliefs that justify, excuse, trivialise or minimise domestic and family violence.

In 2021 Council asked the community the same questions.

“The results of this recent survey show that there has been an encouraging shift in community attitudes towards gender roles and power dynamics, but there is still work to be done,” Cr Conkey said.

“It’s time as a community to safely speak up and challenge casual sexism, gender stereotypes and acts of disrespect. We want everyone to speak up and say ‘In our city, We do Respect’.“ Wagga Women’s Health Centre will progress some of the more targeted prevention activity recommendations during the next nine months, with funding made available through the Department of Communities and Justice.

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New study to investigate pedestrian bridge A feasibility study looking at options for a pedestrian bridge across the Murrumbidgee River is underway as part of the Active Travel Plan shared pathway project in Wagga Wagga.

Wagga Wagga City Council has received State Government funding for the study which will investigate concepts for a bridge across the river between Narrung and Gardiner streets, linking into Boorooma Street.

Access to the southern approach of the bridge would be along the border of Wiradjuri Reserve at the western end of the Marrambidya Wetlands which is recognised as an Aboriginal Place. The first stage of the study is to consult First Nations Peoples who hold cultural knowledge of the area.

Redleaf Environmental Pty Ltd has been engaged to conduct an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment and is inviting Aboriginal groups or people to register an interest in this stage of the community consultation process.

Council Strategic Asset Planner Ben Creighton said the Active Travel Plan shared pathways are progressing well.

“The concept of a pedestrian bridge has been discussed since the initial Active Travel Plan was adopted in 2016,” Mr Creighton said.

“In late 2020 we received funding to carry out the

From front page “The idea is that playground users can point to these symbols to ask for, talk about, or direct activities,” Ms Lowe said.

“This will improve the accessibility and inclusion of community members living with a disability in Wagga Wagga to our public spaces and places.”

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Aboriginal organisations interested in getting involved in this part of the community consultation process should contact Alyssa Madden at Redleaf Environmental Pty Ltd at the following contacts: alyssa@redleafenv.com.au or phone 0403 523 547.

Opening lines of communication at our city’s playgrounds

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investigations into the crossing as part of Stage 2 of the Active Travel Plan.

“This study will tell us if this is feasible and how we can work with the community to develop the concept for the benefit of the whole community.”

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The Wagga Access Reference Group (WARG) promotes accessibility across the city for people with disabilities.

WARG member Kerein Mullins, from Intereach Wagga Wagga, said everyone should be able to access all community facilities, including playgrounds.

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talk to what activities they would like to do in these playgrounds is very important.

“The communication boards ensure they can access and communicate within this space, allowing for better play for children and adults who need communication assistance.”

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“It was noted by a mum who was part of the Reference Group that her child, who is non-verbal, couldn’t communicate his wants or needs when attending a playground, so the group decided to advocate for these communication boards,” Ms Mullins said.

“Having people who are non-verbal able to

Sun 18 Jul, 9.30am to 1.30pm Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl. Ph: 0439 565 653

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Council supports ‘Diversity Counts’ election campaign People from all walks of life are being encouraged to stand for their community and run for election to their local council as part of a new campaign to increase diversity in local government.

The NSW Government’s Stand for Your Community – Diversity Counts campaign aims to increase the number of candidates from underrepresented groups at the 4 September council elections.

The social media campaign, which is being promoted by Wagga Wagga City Council, is targeting women, younger people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, and members of culturally-diverse communities.

Council’s Manager Corporate Governance & Risk Ingrid

Hensley said the campaign neatly ties in with Council’s own push to inspire potential candidates and address the declining number of women standing for election through a series of workshops held earlier in the year.

“Part of our own campaign really focused on addressing the gender imbalance on Council,” Ms Hensley said.

“In almost 150 years of local government, Wagga Wagga has only had 17 women councillors.

“It’s not only women, but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, younger people, and people from diverse backgrounds have all been historically underrepresented in local councils, right across NSW.

“When you consider that residents from the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area come from 112 countries of origin, speak 107 languages and practise 62 faiths – there are so many new voices who can be part of the debate and decisionmaking process.

“That’s why we’re encouraging everyone who is passionate about this community, and who isn’t necessarily seeing themselves reflected on Council, to consider standing for election this September.”

The Stand for Your Community – Diversity Counts social media campaign includes inspiring videos of current councillors from under-represented groups sharing their positive experiences.

Councillors Rachelle Harika

(City of Canterbury Bankstown), Reena Jethi (The Hills Shire Council), Ben Mitchell (Maitland City Council) and Alfie Walker (Goulburn Mulwaree Council) feature in the campaign as ambassadors from their respective demographic groups.

The Office of Local Government NSW has launched a comprehensive online training tool and guides for candidates, providing them with detailed information about running for election and the role and responsibilities of a councillor.

The NSW Electoral Commission is also promoting ‘six steps to being a candidate’ and are holding candidate For more information visit olg.nsw.gov.au and information webinars, elections.nsw.gov.au supported by the release For information about the elections in Wagga of their 2021 Candidate Wagga, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/elections Information Handbook.

Old ambulance station belongs to city's community, says Mayor

AC T I V E T R AV E L W O R K S S TA R T O N INTERSECTIONS

Progressive works on the Active Travel Plan shared pathways network will be more visual to motorists in coming weeks with upgrades to a number of intersections set to get underway across Wagga Wagga.

This will mean changed traffic conditions at the intersections resulting in lane closures and detours under traffic control between 7am and 5pm weekdays, and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.

The first upgrade is scheduled to start at Fernleigh Road and Glenfield Road intersection on Monday 19 July.

Works will then continue concurrently at eight intersections and one road verge across the city over a fivemonth period.

Council Senior Project Manager Silas Darby said the works were necessary to ensure the shared pathways were safely linked for pedestrians and cyclists utilising the extensive 56-kilometre network.

“It is anticipated the works could take up to two weeks at each intersection to complete, weather permitting,” Mr Darby said.

“Our aim is to minimise the

disruption as much as possible and Council thanks the community for its patience and understanding as we work to complete these important upgrades.

“Linking the pathways is a vital part of the Active Travel Plan project which has the potential to benefit so many people in the community. It’s about keeping everyone safe when they’re out and about using the pathways and crossing roads.”

Mr Darby said the intersection upgrades will focus on pedestrian refuge islands which will allow for safer crossings along some of the city’s busier roads.

Details for the first two intersections in the program of works are listed below.

Fernleigh Road/Glenfield Road 19 July – 30 July Monday-Saturday: 7am-5pm Saturday: 8am-1pm Forsyth Street/Murray Street 22 July – 4 August Monday-Saturday: 7am-5pm Saturday: 8am-1pm

A campaign to have the former ambulance station in Wagga Wagga returned to the city for the benefit of the community was launched this week.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Cr Greg Conkey OAM on Friday (16 July) started the push to lobby the NSW Government to gift the former ambulance station to the city.

The station, located in Johnston Street in the city’s CBD, was closed in 2016 following the completion of the new station in Fernleigh Road.

Cr Conkey said the former station was built by community donations and gifted to the NSW Ambulance Service more than 90 years ago.

He said Wagga Wagga City Council had been advised the purchase price from the State Government could be as high as $1.2 million.

“Now that it’s surplus to State Government needs, I believe it should be gifted back to the community,” Cr Conkey said.

“At the end of the day,

COMMUNITY BUILDING: Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Cr Greg Conkey OAM with Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr and Peter Gissing, whose grandfather was instrumental in building the first ambulance station, outside the facility yesterday. the land and building were paid for by the community.

“I therefore don’t see why the community should now have to pay for something they originally gave to the State Government.”

Cr Conkey said the former ambulance station was ideally located within the city’s cultural precinct and would add to the vibrancy of that

precinct.

He said there was interest in the site by members of the city’s arts community as well as the business community to provide assistance to start-up businesses.

“There are also many other options that could be considered for the former station,” he said.

Cr Conkey said he is seeking an urgent meeting with the

deputy Premier John Barilaro to put the city’s case to have the old station returned to the community.

“I am firmly of the view that the Government has a moral obligation to gift back this building to the Wagga Wagga community …. a building that was generously gifted to the Government in the first place,” Cr Conkey said.

History of Wagga Wagga’s former ambulance station The Wagga District Ambulance Committee was formed in 1925 at a public meeting called by the Mayor on 11 May. The three principal people behind the scheme were HE Gissing, HP Paull and HC Buckman.

Mr Gissing was a stretcher bearer during the First World War and later was elected to the Wagga Municipal Council serving eight years as Mayor.

Fundraising started shortly after and the Service started on 18 January 1926. On 27 March the same year the committee purchased its first vehicle, a Hudson Six. The Service originally operated as a free service with public

subscriptions from a private residence in Simmons Street.

By August 1926 with a State Government grant of 663 pounds and the generous response from the public, the Service was well established with two vehicles. The first car had been paid off and the second partly paid for.

At the close of the financial year ended June 1928, land at the present Johnston Street site had been purchased by the committee for 1300 pounds in the name of the NSW Ambulance Transport Service Board. The committee had a balance of 1000 pounds. A tender for 4993 pounds for the

new station was accepted in July 1928 and building started. The final cost was 5500 pounds.

The foundation stone was laid in August 1928 by the Minister for Public Works, Richard Arthur, and on 30 January 1929 the building was opened by the Premier, Sir Thomas Bavin.

Built by Charles Hardy, the building was fully paid for by the committee eight years later in 1937.

A ladies auxiliary was formed early in the history of the Committee, one of the first such auxiliaries for any organisation.

The auxiliary made considerable financial contributions to the Service over a number of years.

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Keep a look-out for scooters A steady rise in the number of mobility scooters being used on local pathways and roads has prompted a warning for motorists to be aware and keep a look-out for these vulnerable road users.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Road Safety Officer Emma Reynolds said mobility scooter, or “gopher”, users are classified as pedestrians and the same road rules apply.

“In general, scooters can go most places a pedestrian can go. However, not all facilities are designed to accommodate scooters and you should be prepared to leave your scooter outside and walk short distances,” Mrs Reynolds said.

When using your mobility scooter always follow the same road rules that apply to pedestrians.

Ride on the footpath, preferably at walking speed, which is two to three kilometres per hour.

You should also cross the road at safe places, such as traffic lights with pedestrian signals and at pedestrian crossings.

“Scooters are big, heavy and cumbersome. Travel slowly and safely, especially in crowds, and take care around pedestrians,” she said Mobility scooters don’t need to be registered and you don’t need a licence to operate one.

Public Notices LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS - 4 SEPTEMBER 2021 ENROLMENT AS A NON-RESIDENT ELECTOR

Wagga Wagga City Council, in accordance with clause 280 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, hereby gives notice that persons are entitled to vote in the upcoming Local Government Election and are entitled to be enrolled as electors, if they are owners, rate paying lessees or occupiers of rateable land in the Wagga Wagga Local Government area.

Claims for enrolment as an owner, ratepaying lessee or occupier of rateable land in Wagga Wagga Local Government Area must be received by the General Manager of Wagga Wagga City Council by 6.00 pm (EST) Monday, 26 July 2021.

Claim forms are available from Council’s Customer Services

As a mobility scooter user, you: • must ensure your scooter cannot travel faster than 10 km/h • should ride on the footpath where possible - where this is not possible, ride as close to the edge of the road as possible and face the traffic • cannot use bicycle lanes • cannot enter the roadway where pedestrians are prohibited (e.g. freeways) • must not be affected by alcohol or drugs when travelling on a road or footpath • must not cause a traffic hazard ‘On the road 65Plus’ has advice and safety tips for people in our community aged 65 or over to help make safer choices when driving, riding, walking, using a mobility scooter, or catching public transport.

Copies of the guide are available at Council, Service NSW centres, or online at roadsafety.transport.nsw. gov.au/stayingsafe/ontheroad65plus

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Dunns Road maintenance works set to start

Motorists and residents along Dunns Road are advised Wagga Wagga City Council will close the road from 19 July to 2 August to complete a necessary surface upgrade. The work will be carried out on weekdays between 7am and 5pm, weather permitting.

The road will be reopened in the evenings after each shift and local access will be maintained throughout the works.

Council Manager Operations Sylvester Otieno said recent heavy rainfall has contributed to the development of heavy rutting, corrugations and potholes along the road prompting the need for immediate maintenance grading to take place.

“Weather permitting, the work will be completed by early August,” Mr Otieno said.

“Signage will be in place at both the western and eastern ends of Dunns Road to alert road users to the road closure.”

Civic Theatre is open with restrictions in place Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre remains open but at a reduced capacity in line with NSW COVID-19 restrictions.

Theatre Manager Carissa Campbell said many theatre plans have been cancelled during July, and there will be more to come, as restrictions in NSW and border closures continue to impact performing arts.

“The last few weeks have been a stark reminder that COVID is not behind us,” Ms Campbell said.

“We are however, feeling fortunate to be located in regional NSW and remain optimistic about the rest of the year. The shows do go on where travel restrictions allow.

“The good news is that under government

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Enquiries and Site Meeting registration should be directed to Council’s Contracts Officer Melinda Conolly at conolly. melinda@wagga.nsw.gov.au.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Council’s Governance Officer, Kori West on 1300 292 442 or the NSW Electoral Commission website elections.nsw.gov.au

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RFT 2021-25 UMBANGO AND THE GAP RURAL FIRE SHEDS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT

Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT2021-25 Umbango and The Gap Rural Fire Sheds Design and Construct” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2.00pm EADT Wednesday 4 August 2021.

Council is seeking offers from suitably qualified providers for Design and Construction of two (2) Rural Fire Sheds at The Gap and Umbango.

A Site Briefing will be held Tuesday 20 July 2021, commencing at 9.30am at The Gap and then proceeding to Umbango.

Peter Thompson General Manager PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ACROSS THE MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER - ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSESSMENT

Redleaf Environmental Pty Ltd has been engaged by JJ Ryan on behalf of Wagga Wagga City Council to conduct an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) for the construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Murrumbidgee River between Narrung and Gardiner Streets.

This borders the Wiradjuri Reserve, which is identified as

an Aboriginal Place. This notice is an invitation for Aboriginal organisations or people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal object(s) and / or place(s) in the area of the proposed works to register an interest in a process of community consultation with the proponent regarding the proposed activity. Interested Aboriginal organisations are invited to contact Redleaf Environmental Pty Ltd in writing to: Alyssa Madden, Redleaf Environmental Pty Ltd, PO Box 3564, Toowoomba QLD 4350.

Email: alyssa@redleafenv.com. au. Phone: 0403 523 547 Expressions of interest should include current contact details.

Closing date for registration is 17 July 2021. Please note Aboriginal people who register an interest will have their details forwarded to Heritage NSW, Department of Premier and Cabinet and Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) unless they specify that they do not want their details released.

Please note that under Heritage NSW guidelines registration for consultation does not guarantee employment. Client contact details: Ben Taylor, JJ Ryan

health guidelines, the theatre can and does remain open. We are currently restricting our audiences to 50 per cent and masks are mandatory.

“We are excited to proceed with our Music at Midday and Music in the Evening concerts featuring the Australian Army Band Kapooka on Wednesday 21 July and we are doing whatever we can to support performing artists within the guidelines and restrictions. “ As part of Council’s COVID-19 Safety Plan, QR code check-in, strict social distancing and hygiene protocols are in place across its facilities in line with NSW Public Health Orders.

For all your Council-related coronavirus COVID-19 updates, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ coronavirus

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EXHIBITION OF DRAFT AMENDMENT TO WAGGA WAGGA LEP 2010 AMENDMENT NO. LEP20/0008 PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Submission Procedure: Any interested person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in relation to the draft amendments 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

Land Description: The amendment will apply to land zoned RU1 Primary Production, RU2 Rural Landscape, RU4 Primary Production Small Lots, B3 Commercial Core and B4 Mixed Use.

Aim: To exhibit the Planning Proposal LEP20/0008 to amend the Wagga Wagga LEP 2010 by listing ‘artisan food and drink premises’ as permitted with consent in the zones identified and invite submissions until 29 August 2021.

Exhibition Period: 19 July 2021 to 28 August 2021 (inclusive) Inspection Venue: The Planning Proposal 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

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – DUNNS ROAD

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Dunns Road Date: 19 July – 2 August 2021 Duration: 7am – 5pm, weather permitting Reason: Closed for necessary maintenance grading. Local traffic only.

Peter Thompson, General Manager

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL – PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECTION 715 – SALE OF LAND TO RECOVER OVERDUE RATES OR CHARGES Notice is herby given that Wagga Wagga City Council proposes to sell the land described below for unpaid rates or charges at public auction.

If all rates and charges payable including overdue rates and charges are not paid to the Council or arrangements satisfactory to the Council are not entered into by the rateable person before the time fixed for the sale, the Land will be offered for sale by public auction at 11.00 am, on Saturday 30 October 2021 at the Wagga Wagga City Council Chambers Meeting room, Corner Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga NSW. Any person who wishes to make enquires can contact in the first instance Wagga Wagga City Council, Senior Revenue Accountant - Craig Katsoolis - phone number:1300 292 442

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 known to Council to have an interest in the land

Land description and address

Amount of rates and charges and interest accrued overdue for more than five (5) years (as at 08/06/2021)

Amount of all other rates and charges and interest accrued payable and unpaid (as at 08/06/2021)

Total amount due

Elizabeth S Burgun

Lot C DP 364640 27-29 Gresham St, TARCUTTA NSW 2652

$2,356.98

$2,221.87

$4,578.85

John Edwards

Lot 72 DP 1174117 151 Humula Eight Mile Rd, HUMULA, NSW 2652

$1,263.09

$2,059.96

$3,323.05

Keith J Taylor Vicki L Taylor

Lot 128 DP 757246 Rowan Park, 6915 Holbrook Rd, ROWAN NSW 2650

$1,005.94

$2,188.51

$3,194.45

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