Council News #141 - April 22 2017

Council News Issue No: 141

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2017

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BUSINESSES TO BENEFIT FROM GR ANTS PROGR AM The second round of the Economic Development Grants 2016/17 program is now open, with $6500 still available in the funding pool.

A joint initiative of the City of Wagga Wagga and the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber, the program offers business owners, or people thinking about establishing a new retail business, grants of up to $3000 to help transform the look and feel of retail areas in Wagga.

STORY CONTINUES INSIDE

CHANGE COMING: Manager City Strategy Tristan Kell with Damasa Pty Ltd representative Haylie Graham out the front of 222 Baylis Street. Damasa Pty Ltd were successful in obtaining funding to help make over the shop front in the first round the Economic Development Grants.

Register to Your Say Wagga and WIN Do you want to be more involved in decisions made in your city?

The Your Say Wagga website is one of the many ways that you can be part of the conversation, and, if you register between now and Friday 19 May you will go in the draw to win one of three local gift hampers specially prepared at the Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre.

Your Say Wagga is an online platform that complements a wide range of consultation

methods that the City of Wagga Wagga utilises to receive feedback and input from residents.

“Residents can log on at a time that suits them and contribute to any of the many consultations that are open at any one time,” said Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM. “People’s opinions and experiences are crucial for staff and Councillors as we plan for our city.

“These plans can be for long term visions such as Wagga View, our Community

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Strategic Plan, or smaller projects such as local playgrounds and skateparks.

“Sometimes we hear conflicting views from the community and it can be difficult to please everybody, but every bit of feedback is carefully considered in the decision making process.”

Once registered with Your Say Wagga you will receive notifications when a new consultation opens and updates on how your feedback is being considered.

All of the consultations open on Your Say Wagga involve direct communication with

stakeholders and are often in addition to other opportunities to talk face to face with City staff.

CURRENT YOUR SAY CONSULTATIONS: • #ActivateWagga • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Protocols • Bolton Park master plan • Harris Park master plan on the People's Panel wagga.nsw.gov.au/yoursay

Follow the City of Wagga Wagga on our social media channels. @waggacouncil

W E ' R E N O T J O K ING - WA G G A C O ME D Y F E S T T IC K E T S O N S A L E

IN PREPARATION: Airport Manager Leon Burger at one of the sites at Wagga Wagga Airport where the upcoming emergency scenario will take place.

Registrations fly in for mock aircraft scenario More than 100 residents have answered a call to be volunteers during a mock emergency scenario to be staged at Wagga Wagga Airport next Saturday.

Registrations flew in over a four-day period. City of Wagga Wagga staff have worked their way through the list, with 61 selected to be patients during the exercise.

“I don’t think any of us could have imagined the popularity of the call out for volunteers.

It is great to see so many local residents want to take part in what is a really important and serious exercise for the city,” Airport Manager Leon Burger said.

“Where possible we prioritised volunteers on a first come basis, however, we were also mindful of making sure we had a mix

of people, including males and females and of all different ages.

“We are taking this emergency exercise very seriously, which means simulating it as close to reality as possible within strict safety regimes.

“One of our objectives is for volunteer role players to experience firsthand our capability and capacity to deal with aviation emergencies, but also to enjoy the experience.”

Residents are also reminded that the scenario is for training purposes only.

“The airport will be operating as normal on the day, so we are reminding residents that if they do see emergency vehicles or flashing lights on the day, not to be alarmed.

“There will be announcements

and posters in the terminal on the day to notify people.”

The emergency scenario is aimed at testing and evaluating the coordinated response required by all agencies in the event of a real disaster.

The scenario involves a collision between a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and commercial aircraft within Wagga Wagga Airport airspace. The passenger plane will be simulated by the use of a bus while the RAAF will provide a real helicopter for the exercise.

The emergency exercise is a requirement by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and is being carried out in partnership with the RAAF Base Wagga Wagga, and supported by local and state emergency services.

LOCAL BUSINESSES TO BENEFIT FROM SECOND ROUND OF GRANTS PROGRAM From front page The first round of funding was recently announced, with Romano’s Hotel receiving $3000 for the installation of two bi-fold windows and 222 Baylis Street receiving $3000 to give it a modern exterior and a new shopfront.

“The Economic Development Grants are designed to encourage reinvestment in the city’s shopfronts and streetscapes through increased pedestrian activity and by enhancing the vibrancy of our retail precincts,” Manager City Strategy Tristan Kell said.

“The types of projects businesses could apply for

funding for include alfresco dining, busker or street performer spaces and lighting and street facade improvements.”

A total of $6500 in funding is remaining in the 2016/17 program, with grants available from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $3000 per project. Applicants must make a financial (not in-kind) contribution either equal to or greater than the value of funding awarded through the program.

Applications are open until 30 June. For more information or to apply, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ edgrants.

confetti dance group direct from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) and features the comedy talents of Michelle Brasier and Laura Frew.

Rhys Nicholson was nominated for Best Show at last year’s MICF and invites you to watch him desperately try and back that effort up with his show I’m Fine.

Cal Wilson, Claire Hooper and Anne Edmonds will own the stage on the Saturday night from 7.30pm - then you can double up your evening with a Secret Late Night Show.

On Friday and Saturday nights you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat at the Winter Markets and enjoy the free comedy show The Circus Firemen. You might also like to get a group of friends together to play Bogan Bingo, which is exactly what it sounds like.

For more information and tickets for all of the shows of the Wagga Comedy, visit www.civictheatre.com. au or contact the Civic Theatre on 6926 9688.

The full line-up for Wagga Comedy Fest 2017 has been released and it’s jam-packed with some of the country’s funniest people.

Tickets are on sale now, so some calendar cross-checking with family and friends for the festival from 15 to 17 June.

Wil Anderson is back with his brand new show Critically Wil on Saturday 17 June; The Doug Anthony All Stars (pictured) bring sex, death and horror (the ingredients for a great night of comedy) to the stage with their show Near Death Experience the night before; and Australia’s true Queen of Comedy Fiona O’Loughlin will share her greatest hits of comedy in A Few of My Favourite Things.

Along with the headliners at the Civic Theatre, the Riverina Playhouse will host some exciting comedy options including the inaugural comedy match between the representative teams of two cities, Double Trouble from Wagga Wagga and Capital Punishment from Canberra.

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ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2017 - 2018

$175,000

APPLICATIONS OPEN

available to community organisations, groups & individuals.

want to know more?

9am MONDAY 20 march APPLICATIONS close

midday monday 29 may

www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/grants

Or

attend one of our 90 minute information/grant writing workshops When:

TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017 FROM 10am to 11:30am wednesday 3 MAY 2017 FROM 6pm to 7:30pm

Where:

Council Meeting Room, Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Morrow and Baylis Streets

to register: e grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au | p Kristin Groves on 1300 292 442 Council News - A City of Wagga Wagga publication

Nominate a local batonbearer

The Queen’s Baton Relay is coming to Wagga Wagga and you can be a part of its journey to the start of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).

Nominations are open now for the 3800 batonbearers to carry the baton across Australia – including Wagga Wagga on 28 January 2018.

The GC2018 organisers are calling on people to nominate local legends in their community to be a batonbearer. Anyone aged 10 years and up can be nominated.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said it was an honour for the city to be chosen for the relay and encouraged the community

to get involved.

“I’m absolutely delighted with the news that Wagga Wagga will be the first city in NSW to host the Queen’s Baton Relay as part of the Commonwealth Games,” he said.

“It arrives in the city on Sunday 28 January 2018 at Bolton Park and we hope thousands of people will turn up to see the baton arrive and also see it as it makes its way through the streets of our fine city.”

Nominations are open until 15 May, with just 100 words needed to give your hero the chance to carry the baton.

For more information, visit gc2018.com/qbr.

Batonbearer nomination criteria:

• Achieved something extraordinary or inspired others to achieve something extraordinary; or • Have made a significant contribution to either sport, education, the arts, culture, charity or within their community; or • Have excelled, or aspire to excel athletically or personally; or • Contribute to a fun, friendly, vibrant and inclusive community; • Are at least 10 years old as at 25 December 2017; and • Are an Australian citizen or lawfully entitled to reside in Australia during the Relay period (25 December 2017 – 4 April 2018).

MASTER PLAN: Parks & Recreation Assets Officer Rob Owers at Harris Park.

PET WEEK

OF THE

Say hi to Brit!

This edition’s pet of the week is a real stunner, with unique colours and looks.

Brit has a good personality and is a big goof ball. This great Brit is three-and-a-half years old and can be adopted from the Glenfield Road

Animal Shelter for $262.

To meet Brit or any other pets in need of a home, visit the shelter from Monday to Saturday between 1pm and 4.15pm.

For more information, visit wagga. nsw.gov.au/animals or call 6971 4651 during business hours.

Anzac Day 2017 trading hours and services All other hours normal unless specified 24-hour call centre: 1300 292 442

FACILITY

TRADING HOURS

Administration Offices Wagga Wagga Civic Centre

Closed. After hours emergencies can be reported to Council’s after hours call centre on 1300 292 442.

Art Gallery & National Art Glass Gallery

Open noon to 4pm

Civic Theatre & Booking Office

Tickets are available online at www.civictheatre.com.au

Glenfield Road Animal Shelter

Closed

Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC)

Closed

Kerbside Waste Collection

No changes

Library

Closed. E-services for free downloads of books, music, films and magazines are available at www.rrl.nsw.gov.au/elibrary Loans can be extended online at wagga.nsw.gov.au/library and books returned via the book chute.

Lawn Cemetery Office

Closed

Livestock Marketing Centre

Closed

Museum - Historic Council Chambers Site and Botanic Gardens Site

Open noon to 4pm

Oasis Aquatic Centre

Open 1pm to 5pm

Rural Waste Facilities

No changes

Sewer Service Problems

Ph: 1300 292 442

Visitor Information Centre

Open 1pm to 5pm

SHARE IDE A S F OR H ARRIS PA RK IMPROVEMEN T S

A new canteen, football fields for juniors and upgraded lighting are just some of the ideas being considered for Harris Park.

The City of Wagga Wagga is currently preparing a master plan for the Mount Austin park and is

seeking input from residents and user groups.

You can join the online discussion forum by registering to the People's Panel, or drop in to talk through your ideas in person when Council’s bright

yellow engagement truck Charlie sets up at the Harris Park entrance on Thursday 11 May 3pm-6pm. wagga.nsw.gov.au/ peoplespanel

H E L P C R E AT E B O LT O N PA R K M A S T E R P L A N Do you frequent the Bolton Park sporting precinct? What ideas do you have to enhance the facilities? If you don’t go there often, what would encourage you to use it?

These are some of the questions the City of Wagga Wagga is asking as we update the master plan for the precinct.

Invitation to apply for funding from the ClubGRANTS Scheme 2017 Category 1 Funding Applications For enquiries please contact Michelle Castle at The City of Wagga Wagga on 1300 292 442 during office hours.

Online applications will be received via The City of Wagga Wagga website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/clubgrants Applications open 9am Monday 6 March 2017 and close 5pm Friday 28 April 2017.

There have been a number of operational changes since it was last developed so it needs to be updated.

Head online to fill out the survey or call 1300 292 442 to chat with the project team. wagga.nsw.gov.au/yoursay

Community organisations are invited to apply for funding towards your local community service needs and priorities from the ClubGRANTS scheme. The ClubGRANTS scheme allows registered clubs with annual gaming machine revenue exceeding $1 million to apply a percentage of that revenue to specific development and support projects. At least 50% of funding from each club is to be allocated to Category 1 projects.

Local projects will be considered for the following priorities under Category 1 funding: • Respite care • Women and family health and well being • Disadvantaged groups • People with disabilities • Children and family • Youth services

THIS WEEK:

WAGGA MODEL AERO CLUB MILITARY SCALE COMPETITION Until 23 April From 9am.

Gold coin donation.

Wagga Model Aero Club.

Ph: 0408 602 388

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGE SWAP OR BUY

Sat 22 April 9am-12pm.

Community Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Albury and Shaw Streets.

Ph: 0411 417 956

ERINEARTH AUTUMN OPEN GARDEN DAY Sat 22 April 9:30am-1pm.

ErinEarth, 1 Kildare Street.

Ph: 6925 7150

JOHN PAUL YOUNG & THE ALLSTAR BAND – ‘THE VANDA AND YOUNG SONGBOOK’ Sat 22 April 8pm.

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Tickets $69.90 adults, $59.90 Concession Ph: 6926 9688

RIVER & WREN BOUTIQUE MARKETS

Sun 23 April 10am-3pm.

Wagga Showgrounds.

Ph: 0409 152 187

RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL YACHT RACING

Sun 23 & Wed 26 April 2:30pm Sun and 5:30pm Wed. Wagga Wagga Sailing Club.

Ph: 0481 103 351

ANZAC DAY

Tue 25 April from 5:30am.

There are various remembrance ceremonies and activities across the city.

ANZAC Day March commences at 10:30am.

Ph: 6921 3528

RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2017 LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: GLIMPSES OF THE CLASSICS

Thur 27 April 1:10pm.

Wagga Wagga Baptist Church.

Ph: 6925 3522

RIVERINA PRODUCERS’ MARKET

Every Thursday 1.30pm to 6.30pm Wagga Showground, Bourke Street Ph: 0428 263 297

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

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DE T OURS F OR S A FE T Y IMPROVEMEN T S AT TA RCU T TA / T OMP S ON IN T ERSEC T ION Improved safety measures will be installed at the intersection of Tarcutta and Tompson Street next week.

The works include the installation of a raised median island, kerb islands and line markings designed to help improve vehicle movements and motorists’ line of sight when at the intersection.

Works start on Wednesday 26 April and will be undertaken between 7am and 6pm.

During these times changed traffic conditions will apply in Tompson

and Tarcutta streets.

Tompson Street will be closed from Berry Street to Tarcutta Street and there will be left-hand turns only permitted from Bardo Lane and Berry Street.

Tarcutta Street will also be reduced to two lanes.

The works are expected to take three days to complete – weather permitting.

For site maps or traffic management plans, or to keep upto-date on road closures, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/roads.

SAY G’DAY: Twenty-eight people from nine countries – Philippines, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, South Africa, Kenya, United Kingdom, Nigeria and Iraq – became Australian citizens at Thursday afternoon’s April citizenship ceremony at the Civic Centre.

Last chance to apply for ClubGRANTS There’s still time for community groups to apply for funding under the ClubGRANTS Scheme.

Facilitated by the City of Wagga Wagga, the ClubGRANTS scheme allows registered clubs with annual gaming machine revenue exceeding $1M to share a percentage of that revenue with specific development and support projects.

Applications close at 5pm, 28 April and can be made online at wagga.nsw.gov.au/clubgrants.

For more information, visit the website or contact Michelle Castle on 1300 292 442 during business hours.

Meanwhile, the next briefing session for the City of Wagga Wagga’s Annual Grants Program

2016/17 will be held on 3 May at 6pm.

The Annual Grants Program gives local community organisations, groups and individuals the opportunity to apply for a share of $175,000 in funding across a number of categories.

The briefing session will be held at the Council Meeting Room in the Civic Centre and interested community members can register by contacting Kristin Groves on 1300 292 442 or grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au.

Application forms and grants guidelines for the Annual Grants Program are available at the 3 May, at the Civic Centre and online at wagga.nsw.gov.au/grants.

COUNCIL L ORS TO REPRE SEN T CIT Y AT CONFERENCE S The Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM will attend the 2017 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference in June.

Councillors Vanessa Keenan and Rod Kendall will also attend.

The City of Wagga Wagga will also submit a

Public Notices NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT

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

Development Application No: DA17/0051 Proposal: 229 lot residential subdivision in 5 stages Property: Residue Indigo Dr SPRINGVALE NSW 2650 Lot 3 DP 1174668, Lot 42 DP 1183886, Lot 508 DP 1196872, Lot 1 DP 1174668 Applicant: Diocese Of

Wagga Wagga Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City Council The proposal is Integrated Development.

Approvals required:Approval under Rural Fires Act 1997 s 100B. The Approval Body is Rural Fire Service.

Approval under Water Management Act 2000 ss 89, 90 & 91. The Approval Body is NSW Office of Water.

The subject application, Statement of Environmental Effects and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition on 24/05/2017.

Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).

When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).

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

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.

DA17/0188, Multi Dwelling Housing Development (5 dwellings) 6 Lot Community Title Subdivision, 24 Rainbow Dr ESTELLA NSW 2650, Lot 53 DP 1170734, Applicant: Rainbow 53844 Pty Ltd Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City Council The subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition.

Submission Period:

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VACANCY

Remuneration: $72,400 to $86,800 gpa + superannuation Enquiries: Luka Stanic - 02 6926 9567 or Harj Singh - 02 6926 9510 Closing Date: Friday, 28 April 2017

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

24/04/2017 to 08/05/2017 Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).

When: 9am to 5pm, 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 5pm 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

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BUILDING SURVEYOR

motion to the conference in line with this year’s theme “Building Tomorrow’s Communities”.

Meanwhile, Councillor Yvonne Braid will attend the Australian Local Government Women’s Association annual conference in May. To be held in Penrith, the theme for this year’s conference is “Your Adventure Starts Now”.

Submission Period: 24/04/2017 to 24/05/2017

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

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 City Development. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please call City Development on 1300292442.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Baylis St from Morrow St to Wollundry Lagoon Bridge and Morrow St from Peter St to Baylis St Duration: 6pm Mon 24/04/2017 to 5am Tue 25/04/2017 Reason: Preparations for ANZAC Day Centenary services Road: Baylis St from near Tompson St to Wollundry Lagoon Bridge. Morrow St from the eastern side of Baylis St to the eastern side of Peter St Duration: Tue 25/04/2017 5am to 7am Reason: ANZAC Day Dawn service Road: Baylis St from south side of Morrow Street to the north side of Morgan

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St (not including cross streets).

Duration: Tue 25/04/2017 6:45am to 9:30am Reason: ANZAC Day – preparade organisation Road: Baylis St from south side of Morgan St to the north side of the Lagoon Bridge.

Duration: Tue 25/04/2017 9:30am to 12pm Reason: ANZAC Day parade and commemorative service Road: Morgan Street from the western side of Berry Street to the western side of Baylis Street.

Duration: Tue 25/04/2017 9:30am to 10:30am Reason: ANZAC Day parade Detours: Detours around each road closure will be indicated by signs

Robert Knight, Acting General Manager