Council News #53 - July 18 2015

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Happily ever after

FAIRY TALE: Jenny the Botanic Gardens zoo donkey has found her beau after a year-long search for love, reported in Council News on 16 August 2014 (right).

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Hard work by the matchmakers at the Botanic Gardens zoo has paid off for Jenny the miniature donkey, with a new colt moving in just in time for the July school holidays.

The couple has been getting on well, but there’s just one problem – Jenny’s new hubby doesn’t have a name.

“Council staff have been searching for a male donkey since August last year and the only thing missing now is a name for the zoo’s latest addition,” Director Environmental and Community Services Janice Summerhayes said.

“We’re giving the community the chance to name Jenny’s new beau, so if you’ve got a great idea then please let us know.

“There are plenty of options – perhaps something to do with Wagga, or maybe in honour of a famous donkey.”

Jenny became Wagga’s most eligible bachelorette last August when Wagga Wagga City Council began her search for Mr Right.

The pretty black and white girl was born in 2011 and is the second last foal of the long-standing pair of donkeys who were the zoo’s previous inhabitants.

The yet-to-be-named colt hails from near Tamworth and is grey

HELP! WHAT’S MY NAME? Send your ideas and contact info to councilnews@wagga.nsw.gov.au by 7 August 2015.

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to you Jenny’s quest for M r Right

The keepers at the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens zoo are calling on the community to help play match maker and find a mate for their lonely miss donkey.

Jenny, Council’s resident miniature donkey, is looking to be matched with her Mr Right and live happily ever after.

She was born in 2011 and is the second last foal of the long standing pair of donkeys, who were the zoo’s previous inhabitants .

This pretty black and white girl enjoys dining on fine grass, long walks in the sun and playing with her human friends at the zoo. Jenny is looking for the perfect companion who shares her interests and wants to start a family.

“Council is looking for anyone in the community who might have a young male miniature donkey that we could pair up with our Jenny,” Director Environmental and Community Services, Ms Janice Summerhayes said.

“We are keen to hear from anybody who is willing to sell Council their male donkey so we make the Botanic Gardens zoo his new home.

Our wonderfully loving and caring staff will ensure he receives the best of care and he will always have plenty of visitors.”

If you can assist young Jenny in her quest for love, contact Wagga Wagga City Council on 1300 292 442 or via email council@ wagga.nsw.gov.au

Jenny’s Prince Charming sweeps her off her hooves

In a fairy tale more Shrek than Cinderella, one Wagga Wagga bachelorette has met her Prince Charming after a nearly yearlong search for love.

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Get filming for WaggaFest !

If the warm sunny days are beckoning you to get out and try something new, take it as a cue to capture Wagga’s waning winter on film.

Entries for Wagga’s award-winning short film competition Wagga Waggafest close on 15 September.

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There are big prizes films between 2-4 minutes available for in length that capture our community , landscape and history. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, a child or an see your unique Wagga adult, we want to story.

This year the festival has an expanded pool of prizes thanks to the generous sponsorship of Hume Bank, The Blessed Bean Cafe and Charles $6000 worth of prizes Sturt University. across seven categories. will be awarded Hume Bank has provided this year’s $2,500 major prize.

“We love that Waggafest encourages everyday people to showcase their ideas and talents through film.”

Rynehart, Regional Manager, shared Justin Hume Bank.

“As a local bank owned by its customers, we really appreciate this opportunity to reward local creativity.”

Anyone can make an entry for Waggafest, and council’s website explains what you need to do. Each film needs to tell a unique Wagga story, it must evoke this year’s wintery theme, and there is a short slide to pop at the end of the film.

Finalists will be screened and prizes will

be awarded at a Gala screening the Civic Theatre. A People’s in October at Choice award will follow as the films are made available to share online.

ENTRIES CLOSE Midnight Monday 15 September GALA SCREENING 7pm Wednesday 15 October

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UP FOR GRABS

Breed: Irish miniature donkey Birth date: 15 October 2014 Size: 34¼ inches at present, will grow to around 37 inches Colour: grey roan with slight chestnut on the ears Pedigree name: Omega Storm From: A hobby farm home to 25 donkeys near Tamworth

Tonnes of hazardous waste cleaned out

More than 10 tonnes of hazardous household waste has been safely disposed of thanks to this year’s Household Chemical CleanOut. Held every two years at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre, the cleanout is a partnership between REROC Waste Forum and Wagga Wagga City Council.

Council’s Waste Management Officer Kylie Crouch said this year’s event on 20 June saw nearly double the amount of residents take part in comparison to previous years.

“In 2013, 210 householders disposed of about 3.7 tonnes of hazardous household waste. At this year’s event, we had 418 householders dispose of

approximately 10.7 tonnes of hazardous household waste, including 5771kg of paint and varnishes, 1321kg of gas cylinders, 1004kg of oil and 596kg of pesticides.”

“The response from the community this year has been outstanding and it’s great to see the community choosing to dispose of their hazardous waste in a safe, environmentally responsible manner.”

The cleanout is a free service for the disposal of a range of common household chemicals, such as paints, pesticides, motor oils and pool chemicals and other items such as batteries and fluorescent tubes, some of which can be recycled or reused.

The next cleanout is scheduled for 2017.

Household Chemical CleanOut

Jun-13

Jun-15

Participants Total Amount of Hazardous Waste Collected

210 3.7 tonnes

418 10.7 tonnes

Paint Oil Gas Cylinders

1640kg 397kg 418kg

5771kg 1004kg 1321kg

Pesticides Batteries Hydrocarbons and Fuels Acids

513kg 130kg 252kg 29kg

596kg 830kg 450kg 78kg

Waste Types

Curran’s stroke of genius

PICTURE THIS: Museum of the Riverina Manager Luke Grealy with his portrait by Archibald finalist Tony Curran.

NAT IONAL TREE DAY

From the walls of the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery to the Art Gallery of NSW, local artist Tony Curran has spent the last week celebrating his place on the Archibald Prize shortlist.

Mr Curran’s work Luke was selected as a finalist in the 2015 prize and featured in his recent exhibition in Wagga, Stay.

Keeping with the local theme, the portrait is of Museum of the Riverina Manager and friend Luke Grealy.

“Luke has been amazing to my wife and I since we moved to Wagga, from inviting us around to dinner and even sourcing an amazingly hospitable refuge for us when the city was evacuated during the 2012 flood,” Mr Curran said.

“This painting is the most ambitious painting I’ve completed

to date, in terms of both scale and technique.

“It was the culminating work of my PhD research into contemporary portraiture and was the apex of my recent exhibition Stay.”

Along with showcasing some of Mr Curran’s other works, the exhibition gave the community the rare chance to sit for the artist, who created an on-the-spot portrait on his iPad. “It’s fantastic to see a local artist get this sort of national recognition,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall said.

“Like many members of the community I sat for a portrait during Stay, so now we all proudly lay claim to a personalised portrait by an Archibald Prize finalist.”

YOU ARE IN V I T ED TO JOIN US FOR NAT IONAL TREE DAY Wagga Wagga City Council and Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare are celebrating National Tree Day by hosting a free community planting event. This initiative will connect parcels of native vegetation in our city to improve biodiversity and enhance our natural areas.

THANKS: Artist Brae Tye presents Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall with one of his artworks in recognition of Wagga Wagga City Council’s support of the Wagga Wagga Community Access Support Service.

mobile library timetable Collingullie Tuesday 21 July, 3.45pm – 4.45pm Humula Wednesday 22 July, 9.15am – 11.15am Tarcutta Friday 24 July, 9am – 10am Ph: (02) 6926 9771

www.rrl.nsw.gov.au

WHERE: 36 Clifton Street, Hilltop WHEN: Sunday 26 July, 10am - 12pm

FREE EVENT For more information: 1300 292 442 Volunteers should wear sturdy and enclosed footwear, weather appropriate clothing and if possible bring along a pair of gardening gloves.

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Council is hosting a neighbourhood meeting to discuss news, events and issues relating to Collingullie and the broader Local Government Area. Stay for a cuppa after the meeting!

Freedom of Entry to the City Parade

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11AM SATURDAY 1st AUGUST - BAYLIS ST, WAGGA WAGGA Come along and celebrate RAAF Base Wagga’s 75 proud years of service to the ADF and the Wagga Wagga community, as Base personnel conduct a Freedom of Entry to the City of Wagga Wagga parade on Saturday 1 st August. Weather

7pm Wednesday 12 August 2015

Collingullie Soldiers Memorial Hall

and availability permitting, flypasts by an Air Force C-17 Globemaster and PC-9/A aircraft in formation will take place over the parade.

Have a question to ask or an issue to raise?

Contact Lauren Fitzgerald on 6926 9197 or communityengagement@wagga.nsw.gov.au

Attention Collingullie residents You are invited to attend a neighbourhood meeting with Councillors & Council staff

Enquiries: RAAFBaseWagga75th@defence.gov.au or phone 02 6937 4111

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Household asbestos scheme extended until end of 2015

Wagga Wagga City Council is pleased to announce that the Household Asbestos Disposal Scheme has been extended for another six months.

This means residents have until the end of December 2015 to be able to register to be part of the scheme, which will allow them to dispose of asbestos from their property for free, provided certain conditions are met.

Council was successful in securing grant funding through the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to participate in the scheme, which is part of the NSW Government’s $465 million dollar Waste Less, Recycle More initiative.

“The scheme aims to make the disposal of small amounts of asbestos from home demolition or renovation jobs easier and cheaper for householders,” Council’s Director Infrastructure Services Heinz Kausche said.

“It applies to bonded asbestos only, not friable materials, such as asbestos contaminated soils and insulation.”

Once a property is registered, the scheme allows two options for the removal of asbestos.

“Householders can engage a licensed Workcover contractor to remove a maximum of five tonnes of asbestos, once only, from their property,” Mr Kausche explained.

“The licensed contractor will then be required to

dispose of the asbestos at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre which is the only waste facility in the LGA licensed to accepted asbestos waste.

“The second option is that householders, in accordance with Workcover Guidelines, can remove up to 10sqm of bonded asbestos themselves, ensuring Work, Health & Safety guidelines are followed. Householders will be required to prepurchase an asbestos removal kit from Council which contains all the necessary personal protective equipment & bags to ensure the removal work can be completed safely.

“The bonded asbestos must be disposed of, along with the kit, at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre, ensuring that all conditions have been met to guarantee free disposal.”

The Householders Asbestos Disposal Trial Scheme provides a significant opportunity for householders to cost effectively and safely remove asbestos from their homes.

It is anticipated the scheme will help reduce exposure to asbestos fibres and combat illegal dumping of asbestos materials within our local government area. For further information contact Wagga Wagga City Council on 1300 292 442 or visit our website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/asbestos.

This trial is supported by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority with funding from the waste levy. transformed into impressive life-sized characters. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta Street. Ph: 6926 9688

THIS WEEK:

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL GROWING TALL: Council’s Environmental Education Officer Alice Kent has a smile on her face after checking on one the trees planted during her first National Tree Day in 2008.

National Tree Day to put a smile on your dial Money doesn’t grow on trees, but happiness does.

This year’s National Tree Day is on 26 July and the latest research shows those who take part are 15 per cent happier than the average Australian.

If you want to put a smile on your dial, grab your gloves and head to 36 Clifton Street, Hilltop for this year’s community planting day from 10am to noon.

The community event is being hosted by Wagga Wagga City Council and Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare and if you still aren’t smiling by lunchtime, then there’s a free barbecue for all volunteers.

“This year’s National Tree Day will see 1400 seedlings planted, which will provide habitat and food sources for local fauna including squirrel gliders, honeyeaters and lizards,” Council’s Environmental Education

Officer Alice Kent said.

“Volunteers will be able to see the difference they have made to our city as they watch the seedlings grow bigger and bigger over the years to come.

“You’ll be helping the environment while beautifying our city – two very good reasons to put a smile on your face.”

This year marks the 20th National Tree Day, with 21 million trees, shrubs and grasses being planted over the past two decades.

The location for this year’s Wagga event will also create a green corridor to link existing areas of natural vegetation.

Volunteers should wear sturdy and enclosed footwear and if possible, bring along a pair of gardening gloves.

For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/environment.

Planet Ark “Needing Trees: The Nature of Happiness” report: • Despite Australia being typically associated with outdoor living, we spend around 90% of our time indoors.

• People who participate in National Tree Day are 15% more happy than the general Australian population.

• Results show the amount of time children spend outside will influence how happy they will be as adults.

• The report can be found at: http://treeday.planetark.org/research/

Until Mon 20 July The Alliance française de Wagga Wagga is holding their 8th French Film Festival. Over the week we will be showing a total of 8 films. Forum 6 Cinemas, Trail St. Ph: 6933 1136

NGULAGAMBILANHA: TO BE RETURNING HOME

Sat 18 July to Sun 6 September A project that brings eight schools in the Wiradjuri language area together to engage with The Art Gallery of NSW and Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s collections to create artworks that are stimulated and inspired by connections with local Wiradjuri artists. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 6926 9660

TARCUTTA MARKETS

Sat 18 July 8am to 2pm Tarcutta Memorial Hall, Sydney Street, Tarcutta. Ph: 0477 472 154

VEGE SWAP OR BUY

Every Saturday 9am to 12pm Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury and Shaw Streets. Ph: 0411 417 956

KNIGHTS CHEESE & WHISKY MATCHING

Sat 18 July 6pm Smoked cheddars, aged sheep cheese and aged goudas all create a big, bold whisky-cheese pairing experience. $99. Knights Meats and Deli, Fitzmaurice Street.

Ph: 6921 3725

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT THE WAGGA WAGGA BOAT CLUB Sat 18 July 6:30pm

Cost: $40pp. A buffet roast dinner with traditional Christmas fare and desserts. Music by CRISIS and a special fireworks display over Lake Albert. Bookings essential. Wagga Wagga Boat Club, Nelson Drive (off Plumpton Road). Ph: 6926 2300

WAGGA SWAP MEET

Sun 19 July Over 900 sites of auto jumble, bric a brac, antiques, collectables and more. Everything including the kitchen sink! Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke Street.

Ph: 0408 583 282

TAKE FIVE BAND COMPASSION FUNDRAISING CONCERT Sun 19 July 1pm to 4pm Mt. Austin Primary School Hall, McKell Avenue. Ph: 6926 4901

MINIATURE RAILWAY

Sun 19 July 10.30am to 4pm $2 per ride, enclosed footwear essential. Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street.

FELTING WORKSHOP

Mon 20 July 10:30am - 12:30pm Cost: $10. Developed for imaginative grown-ups, this workshop will give you all the skills to make vessels from wool fibre. Bookings essential.

Artist in Residence Space, Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 6926 9700

OCTONAUTS LIVE! OPERATION REEF SHIELD Wed 22 July 10.30am Explore! Rescue! Protect! See your beloved animated heroes re-imagined for the stage and

PREGNANCY - BEFORE, DURING & AFTER PRESENTED

BY CARL HENMAN Wed 22 July 7pm A free community event for anyone who may be interested. A brief presentation on key categories such as: What do all the tests and scans mean? Models of care in Wagga and much more. Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 0421 558 642

WE MAY NEVER MEET AGAIN: THE MUSIC OF AMY WINEHOUSE

Thu 23 July 7:30pm Cost: $15. Melbourne outfit Movement 9 join forces with the phenomenal voice of Elly Poletti to present a unique perspective on the music of Amy Winehouse. Catch their only show in Wagga Wagga as they launch their EP with a full tenpiece band. Home Tavern Hotel, 142 Fitzmaurice Street. Ph: 0449 816 615

EAT LOCAL THURSDAY

Thu 23 July 2.30pm to 6.30pm Free entry. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 0427 441 107

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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 go to: visitwagga.com or call 1300 100 122.

DON’T HAVE KERBSIDE WASTE COLLECTION? Wagga Wagga City Council wants to know if you would like to adopt a Council managed kerbside waste collection service.

Information sessions are being held in the following rural areas to discuss this topic and other waste services. Everyone welcome!

Collingullie 6pm 21 July, Collingullie Community Hall Humula 6pm 22 July, Humula Sports & Citizens Club

Want to know more?

Call 1300 292 442 or email tippingpoint@wagga.nsw.gov.au

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Parade to bring Wagga’s streets and skies to life

Meet Butch

Meet Butch, a four to five-year-old male Staffordshire terrier mixed breed.

Although he has staffy in him, he has not shown any aggression towards other dogs.

He will make a great addition to a family with a large back yard with solid high fences.

Butch can be adopted for $299.40, which includes vaccinations, desexing, worming, microchipping, lifetime registration and a vet check.

You can meet Butch and his buddies at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter from Monday to Saturday between 1pm to 4.15pm.

For further information, contact 6971 4651 or visit www.rescuerex.webs.com.

There will be sights and sounds to delight young and old in Wagga’s CBD next month as RAAF Base Wagga celebrates its 75th anniversary.

A flypast of the impressive Air Force C-17 Globemaster Plane will be a highlight of a spectacular parade down Baylis Street as the military organisation exercises its right to Freedom of Entry to the City.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall said the event will be an exciting and colourful spectacle that will bring many visitors to the city and draw a large crowd to the CBD. “Freedom of the City is the highest honour that a community, through its Council, can bestow on a military organisation or individual and RAAF Base Wagga is a very worthy recipient,” Cr Kendall said.

“This event will acknowledge the very important and

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VACANCY

Temporary Project Officer - Spatial Analyst Two (2) Year Term Contract Remuneration: Min $1,186.92 gpw + super Enquiries: Liz Rankin - 6926 9517 Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2015

To view this opportunity and apply, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer

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

Public Notices

EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICY POL 047 - ROAD AND SUBURB NAMING POLICY

Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft Road and Suburb Naming Policy. The draft Policy will be on exhibition from 4 July 2015 for a period of 28 days, until 31 July 2015. 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 8.30am 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 wagga.nsw.gov. au/public Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the draft Policy should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period.

Submissions should be in writing and may be delivered to Wagga Wagga City Council or mailed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 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 Draft Policy document may be referred to the Manager Development Services on 1300 292 442.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Streets: Holbrook Rd from Red Hill Rd to Bourke St Date: Sunday 26 July 2015 Duration: 9:30am to 10:30am Reason: John Woodman Classic – Wagga to Albury cycle race Detour: Red Hill Rd and Bourke St

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Kapooka Road, San Isadore Date: Tuesday 21 July 2015 Duration: approx. 3 days Reason: Remediation of pavement Kapooka Road will be closed for the duration of works Detours: In place with all traffic detoured via Cummins Drive

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

RFT 2015/024 PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO MANAGE APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES

Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2015/024 Provision of Professional Services to Manage Apprentices and Trainees are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 5 August 2015.

Contact: Tanya Jackson 1300 292 442. Email jackson.tanya@wagga.nsw. gov.au Specifications at nil cost can be accessed from tenderlink.com/wagga

RFT 2015/026 PROVISION OF AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY

Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2015/026 Provision of an Integrated Transport Study” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2.00pm Wednesday 12th August 2015. Contact: Liz Rankin 1300292442. Email rankin. liz@wagga.nsw.gov.au Specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: www.tenderlink.com/ wagga Phil Pinyon General Manager PO Box 20 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

RFT 2015028 SEWER REHABILITATION KOORINGAL & ASHMONT

Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2015/028 – Sewer Rehabilitation Kooringal

ongoing relationship that the City of Wagga Wagga has with RAAF Base Wagga – one which is steeped in pride, unity, support and cooperation.”

The Senior Australian Defence Force Officer for RAAF Base Wagga, Group Captain Ross Jones, shared this sentiment.

“RAAF Base Wagga has been part of the Wagga Wagga community now for 75 years,” Group Captain Jones said.

“During this time the Base has seen many changes, to personnel, technology and training roles, but one thing that has not changed during this time is the strong and enduring relationship between the Base, its people and the wider Wagga Wagga community.”

The parade will be held at 11am on 1 August down Baylis Street, while the 100 years of Anzac concert will be held on 31 July and 1 August.

Everything old is new again at gallery Do you still have that mix tape you never sent to an unrequited love? Maybe a copy of ‘1982 with a bullet,’ the first album you ever bought with your own pocket money?

If you’ve got boxes of these things buried in the shed somewhere, then now’s the time to put them to good use.

Realartworks Inc are currently in residence at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and they are working on their [nothing is]: Useless project, which is a creative & Ashmont” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 12th August 2015 2015. This contract is a lump sum tender for the rehabilitation of sections of gravity sewer main in various locations around Kooringal and Ashmont.

Tenders will be assessed on a number of criteria.

Tenderers are advised that the lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Enquiries should be directed to Mr Shane McDermott on 02 69714643. 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 the following web address: www.tenderlink.com/wagga

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST GRAZING LAND Wagga Wagga City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for grazing licences of up to five (5) years for the following parcels: • 146 and 148 Gap Hall to Coolamon Road, The Gap - Lots 133 & 135 DP 750866 (approx. area 4.06 ha) • 69 East Street, North Wagga - Lot 7011 DP 1115373 (approx. area 4.5 ha) • “Shanty Reserve”, River Road, Alfredtown - Lot 78 DP 757224 (approx. area 8.5 ha) The above parcels of land can be inspected from the public road except for the Shanty Reserve which will be by appointment only. Persons interested in applying for a grazing license must submit an

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exploration around society’s compulsion to consume the new and asks “what is useful?” and “what is useless?”.

Using obsolete technology exclusively, a number of visiting professional and emerging artists with and without disability will be creating an interactive exhibition using sound, image, text and light for exhibition in September.

They want your old cassette tapes to be re-purposed alongside thousands of other obsolete objects to become part

Expression of Interest addressing the selection criteria. An information pack providing further details of the grazing land on offer, the general Terms and Conditions and the Application Form may be requested from Council by contacting Jenny Bailey, Land and Property Officer on 1300 292 442 or email: bailey.jenny@wagga.nsw. gov.au Submissions close Friday 31 July 2015

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Wagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.

DA15/0350, Change of use to boarding house, 91 Bourke St TURVEY PARK NSW 2650, Lot 3 DP 39038, Lot 4 DP 39038, Applicant: Rachel Mary Johnson DA15/0352, Environmental facility – shade structure – Associated with the existing use of the land, Reserve 100 Narrung St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 7002 DP 1115536, Applicant: Wagga Wagga City Council

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT

DA15/0282, Proposal: Bed & Breakfast, Property: 3/615 Gelston Park Rd GELSTON PARK NSW 2650, Lot 3 DP 286397, Applicant: Robert Cunningham Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City Council The proposal is Integrated

of an amazing installation.

And it’s not only cassettes – floppy discs, VHS tapes, video cameras and even medical imaging equipment.

If it’s random, weird and analogue, then it has the potential to be used in unexpected and creative ways.

Drop your old items in at the front counter at the gallery where staff will be only too happy to take them off your hands.

Donations are open until 31 August.

Development. Approvals required:- Approval under (Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997). The Approval Body is NSW Rural Fire Service.

The subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition.

Submission Period: 20/07/2015 to 03/08/2015 Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).

When: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).

Any person seeking to make a submission in relation to the abovementioned development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5:00pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission.

Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $1,000) made in the previous two years.

For more details, including disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ donations.

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.

Enquiries: Further details relating to the matter can be obtained by contacting the Council’s Development Services. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone Development Services on 1300 292 442.

PUBLIC MEETING FOR SENIORS WEEK COMMITTEE 2016

Every year the Seniors Week Committee develops a program of activities and events to celebrate valuable contributions older citizens make to our community. NSW Seniors Week 2016 will be celebrated from Friday 1 April to Sunday 10 April. It is now time to establish the 2016 Seniors Week Committee and start planning next year’s events. Persons interested in becoming part of the committee are required to RSVP to Edyta Wrobel, Wagga Wagga City Council’s Youth and Community Development Officer by Friday, 24 July on 1300292442 or via email wrobel.edyta@wagga.nsw. gov.au.

Date and time: Monday 27 July 2015, 10am Venue: Wollundry Meeting Room, Seniors Community Centre in Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga.

Phil Pinyon GENERAL MANAGER

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