Council News #154 - 22 July 2017

Council News Issue No: 154

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 22 JULY 2017

Weekly information from us to you

C U LT U R E S CO M B I N E

The first week of the Language Café has been considered a huge success with around 35 volunteer tutors and participants attending the first two sessions.

The drop-in sessions are free and allow people to practice their English in an informal and

friendly atmosphere.

The Language Café is open in the Wagga Wagga City Library’s Community Learning Space every Monday 11am - noon, Thursday 10am-11am and Saturday 11am-noon and again from 2pm-3pm.

COFFEE AND CHAT: Elaine Cheung and Dipa Ghosh chat with Language Café volunteer Laiju Nair (left) at Wagga Wagga City Library.

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS Next stage of airport master plan is preparing for take off The first stage of improvement works on existing taxiways at Wagga Wagga Regional Airport is underway.

project. Airport Manager Leon Burger said upgrading the taxiways has operational benefits, including allowing aircrafts to move on and off the runway quicker, which will help reduce delays and increase safety.

The improvements will also support increased aircraft traffic, including potential passenger growth and interest from a Wagga Wagga City Council has range of aviation businesses and operators advertised for suitable tenders to undertake interested in using Wagga Wagga airport. strengthening and widening works on three taxiways at the Forest Hill-based airport.

“Wagga Wagga airport is one of the most significant regional airports in NSW, The taxiway works align with staged with one of the largest regional passenger upgrades outlined in the airport‘s 2011/12 throughputs in the state, as well as being an adopted Master Plan. Council’s successful application through the Restart NSW Regional aviation industry hub, enabling economic growth and making significant contributions Tourism Infrastructure Fund will fund the

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to the regional economy,” Mr Burger said.

“An effective taxiway network will maximise the operational capacity of the Wagga Wagga airfield, ensuring the airport continues to deliver for the region.”

The improvement works will widen and strengthen taxiways A, B and E on the terminal side of the runway, which will allow larger aircrafts to use the taxiways and assist with increased traffic.

Drainage works along the taxiways will also be included in the project.

Tenders for the taxiway project close Friday 28 July. Construction is expected to start towards the end of the year.

TERMINAL UPGRADES

In addition to the taxiway improvements, the airport’s terminal is also set for a major upgrade.

Concept designs for the new terminal are in the final stages.

The terminal upgrade is expected to be completed in two stages – stage one expansion of the existing terminal building, followed by stage two, internal upgrade and fit out.

This project has also been funded through the Restart NSW Regional Tourism Infrastructure fund.

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FO R E S T H I LL OVA L O PE N I N G

Come down and show off your scooter/skater skills to the beat of some cool tunes and enjoy a free snag as we celebrate the upgrade of the Forest Hill Oval.

The Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Greg Conkey OAM will officially launch the ovals $300,000 upgrades on Wednesday 26 July.

“This upgrade was designed with the Forest Hill community, for the Forest Hill community,” Mayor Conkey said.

“As Forest Hill continues to attract young families to live, it is important that we give them the facilities that they deserve.

“It’s wonderful to see that so many children and families have already

started making use of the new equipment and amenities and we want you to help us celebrate the completion of the project.”

NEW FACILITIES:

• Skate park • Exercise equipment • Basketball court • Sheltered barbeque and picnic area • Concrete footpath • Relocation of the playground

OFFICIAL LAUNCH

• Wednesday, 26 July 3pm-6pm • FREE BBQ • Music • Charlie community engagement truck

WAT C H M E E T I N G O N L I N E

Can’t make the July Ordinary Council Meeting? You can keep up to date with the debate and decisions online.

The 24 July meeting will be livestreamed from 6pm as part of a six-month trial, which saw almost 700 people watch last month’s meeting.

“Livestreaming allows

you to view the Council meeting on your phone, tablet or PC,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said.

“If you can’t get to the meeting but are interested in the decision-making process in general or a particular item on the agenda, you can view it anywhere or watch it on demand after the

meeting.

“Live updates from Council meetings will also still be available on Council’s Facebook and Twitter pages.”

To watch the livestream, visit wagga. nsw.gov.au/watchlive from 6pm on 24 July.

You can check out the full agenda for Monday’s meeting on Council’s website.

Community Survey 2017

WORLD ON A PLATE: The thousands who visited last year's Fusion were spoilt for choice, with flavours from around the globe.

Expressions of interest open now for this year's Fusion Wagga Wagga will burst into life with sights, sounds, tastes and scents from around the world for Fusion17 – and you can be a part of it.

Expressions of interest are open now for Wagga’s annual celebration of cultural diversity, community harmony and the arts.

The multicultural street festival attracts crowds of more than 10,000 from across the region and interstate each year.

The 2017 event will be held on Saturday 21 October, from 4pm to 9.30pm, in the Victory Memorial Gardens and Civic Precinct.

Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said the festival celebrates the 98 countries of origin, 99 language groups and 67 faiths that combine to make one Wagga Wagga community.

“Fusion is about celebrating the food, music, art and cultures that mix together to make our community unique and liveable,” Ms

BE A PART OF FUSION17

Share your feedback on Council services and facilities and tell us what’s important to you.

KEY DATES: 27 July - 2 August: The independent survey provider will be in Wagga Wagga collecting residents’ contact details to create a representative sample of the community.

3 - 15 August: The survey provider will conduct a telephone survey using the details collected and also contacting additional residents at random from across the Local Government Area.

Not part of the random survey? You can still have your say by completing it online from 10 - 20 August

Have you got talent?

Why not showcase it to the wider community!

At FUSION17 festival-goers were treated to amazing displays of traditional and contemporary dance, performance and martial arts from talented local performers representing many cultures and genres.

Volunteer to be part of this years’ dedicated program of traditional and contemporary dance, music and performance.

Do you have a signature dish?

Why not share the signature dish that your customers, family or friends rave about?

Summerhayes said.

“Each year Fusion is growing and is becoming known as one of our city’s showcase festivals.

“Last year we had a diverse line up of entertainment, with a breakdancing grandad roving through the crowds and headline acts from Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand.

“We are currently finalising this year’s line up and will be announcing it as we get closer to the festival.”

Expressions of interest for community performers, food stalls and more are open now until 25 August. Forms and guidelines are at wagga.nsw.gov.au/fusion.

No late applications will be considered.

Applicants will be notified of the results of their application by 22 September.

To keep up to date with Wagga’s annual celebration of cultural diversity, community harmony and the arts, follow Fusion Multicultural Street Festival on Facebook.

Last year festival-goers had the world on a plate and devoured sweet and savoury mouth-watering traditional fare from Afghanistan, Africa, America, Burma, China, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, The Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.

Are you passionate about produce?

Do you subscribe to the ‘paddock to the plate’ philosophy?

Why not share your passion with festival-goers as they fill their carry bags and shop for farm fresh seasonal fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, rare breed and free range meat,

homemade condiments, preserves and marinades, olive oils and artisan breads... and that is just the beginning!

Want to wow people with your creative wares?

Why not create a temporary ‘pop up’ style retail space right in the heart of the CBD? We are seeking to showcase a contemporary mix of products by independent creative producers and microbusinesses including, but not limited to textiles, jewellery, ceramics, homewares, paper based products, clothing and accessories as well as ecologically sustainable products made from recycling and up-cycling all kinds of discarded and found materials.

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Where’s Charlie? wagga.nsw.gov.au/charlie

Council’s education and engagement truck Charlie will be visiting the following areas.

Village/Suburb

When

Where

Forest Hill

Wednesday 28 July 3pm-6pm

Forest Hill Oval

Gumly Gumly

Wednesday 2 August 3pm-6pm

Sturt Highway, opp Gumly store

North Wagga

Wednesday 9 August 3pm-6pm

Hampden Avenue, opp North Wagga Hall

Cartwrights Hill

Wednesday 16 August 3pm-6pm

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NAT IONAL TREE DAY

YOU ARE I N V I T ED TO JOIN US FOR NAT IONAL TREE DAY Boost the blooms in Boorooma by lending a hand to plant 1200 seedlings in celebration of National Tree Day. All participants are treated to a free sausage sizzle and seedling to take home.

WHERE: Amundsen St, Boorooma WHEN: Sunday 30 July, 10am - 12noon

FREE EVENT For more information contact Alice Kent on: 1300 292 442 Volunteers should wear enclosed footwear, sun protection, bring along wet weather gear and a pair of gardening gloves.

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NEW EXHIBITIONS

Take the time to explore two new exhibitions at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and National Art Glass Gallery this weekend.

New work by one of Australia’s most significant contemporary artists, Kate Baker, in on exhibition now at the glass gallery. Within Matter features a series of large-scale wall panels and free-standing pieces exploring emotional and psychological environments.

Meanwhile, the main

gallery is presenting an exhibition examining the sculptural and installation work of one of Wagga Wagga’s most nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, Arthur Wicks.

Signs of Presence/Signs of Absence features hybridised organic machines and more from across his extraordinary career.

Within Matter is on display until 8 October, while Signs of Presence/ Signs of Absence is open until 17 September.

Mufasa is a grey tabby, domestic long hair.

He’s a very laid back boy, with beautiful markings and loves a pat!

He is available for adoption for $172, which includes desexing, vaccinations, microchipping,

ABOVE: Kate Baker, Untitled (Flux) 2017, sandblasted glass panel mounted on brushed aluminium / Photo credit – Greg Piper MAIN: Arthur Wicks, Guardians of the yellow hill 1990, mixed media, oil on canvas (detail)

Share your thoughts in the Community Survey From Tarcutta to Tolland and Glenfield to Galore – we want to hear from you.

No matter where you live in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, residents will be able to share their thoughts in the 2017 Community Survey.

The survey is undertaken by an independent research provider, with random phone interviews to take place next month.

“The Community Survey gives you the opportunity to have your say on a wide range of Council services,” General Manager Robert Knight said.

“You’ll be able to highlight what’s important to you, what’s going well and what we could be doing better.”

The independent survey provider will be in Wagga Wagga from 27 July to 2 August to gather residents’ contact details so a representative sample of the community can be created.

From 3 to 15 August, the survey provider will conduct the telephone survey using the details collected and also contacting additional residents at random from across the Local Government Area.

“If you’re approached by the survey provider for your contact details or are contacted at random, please take the time to have your say and contribute to this important project,” Mr Knight said.

The survey is conducted every two years, with the 2017 survey the first since the adoption of the new Community Strategic Plan 2040 - Wagga View.

WHAT’S

ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS

THIS WEEK:

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGE SWAP OR BUY

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

CRAFTALIVE WAGGA WAGGA Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jul 9:30am-4pm Wagga Wagga Showgrounds.

Ph: 03 9682 5133

RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2017 CONCERT SERIES NO. 6: GUITARIFFIC! Sat 22 Jul 7:30pm. Adults $27, Concession/Student $17, RCM Students $10. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.

Ph: 6925 3522

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lifetime registration, worming and a vet check.

You can meet Mufasa and all his friends at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, 1pm to 4.15pm, Monday to Saturday. Contact the shelter on 6971 4651 or visit www.graswagga.com.au

OFFICIAL OPENING FOREST HILL OVAL UPGRADE

Come down and show off your scooter/skater skills to the beat of some cool tunes and enjoy a free snag as we celebrate the upgrade of the Forest Hill Oval.

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“The Community Survey is an important tool in measuring Council’s performance as well as how we have performed as a community against the priorities identified in Wagga View,” Mr Knight said.

“The survey also plays a vital role in planning for the future, with the responses informing Council’s strategic planning, how resources are allocated and the service levels that are provided to the community.”

Residents who are not selected for the random survey can still have their say by completing it online from 10 to 20 August at wagga.nsw.gov.au/ communitysurvey.

The survey results will be published in November.

WHY DOES COUNCIL DO A COMMUNITY SURVEY?

The survey allows us to capture information on what our community thinks of our overall performance and identify what is important to them. This helps Council identify priorities for the future.

WHAT DOES THAT DATA GET USED FOR?

Wednesday 26 July 3pm-6pm Official launch by the Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Greg Conkey OAM

The data will help inform the priorities in Council’s annual planning process and development of the Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan. The data also helps us report on the progress towards the Community Strategic Plan 2040 - Wagga View. Lastly, the community survey allows Council to benchmark against how we have performed in previous surveys, as well as a comparison against other councils who use the same survey process.

vacancies

POULTRY CLUB SALE

PROPERTY OFFICER

Sun 23 Jul 10am. Sellers $5, Bidders $2. Wagga Wagga Showgrounds.

Ph: 0400 357 647

THÉRÈSE RAQUIN

Wed 26 Jul 7:30pm. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.

Ph: 6926 9688

WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR: SIGNS & WONDERS FREE CONCERT. Wed 26 Jul 6pm. St Paul’s Anglican Church.

Ph: 6925 1707

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 call 1300 100 122. visitwagga.com

Remuneration: Min $1,064.44 gpw + super Enquiries: Dianne Wright - (02) 6926 9487 Closing Date: Friday, 28 July 2017

CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE

Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with successful applicant.

Enquiries: Ingrid Hensley - (02) 6926 9573 Closing Date: Friday 11August 2017

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

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Evocities campaign gets state funding boost Wagga Wagga will continue to be seen as a location of choice for city dwellers looking to make the switch to a regional area, with the announcement of $300,000 for the Evocities campaign.

This latest funding contribution comes from the NSW Government’s Regional Growth – Marketing and Promotion Fund.

“Our city has a lot to offer and the Evocities initiative allows us to target that message at millions of people in our largest capital

cities,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Greg Conkey OAM said.

“This funding boost will allow us to engage a mass audience by building significantly on the existing marketing and public relations initiatives.

“Wagga Wagga is committed to this campaign and it is great to see the NSW Government throw its support behind it.”

Launching in 2010, Evocities has promoted

the benefits of regional city living, challenging the stereotypes and promoting the diverse opportunities, affordable housing and lifestyle change that await metropolitan residents who make the move.

The $300,000 funding will support a multifaceted mass-media marketing campaign that will raise the profile of Evocities among capital city residents.

The campaign will be designed to

challenge stereotypes about regional city living and highlight the seven cities as being legitimate options for metropolitan relocators looking for a city change.

EVOCITIES SNAPSHOT

• 6000 relocation enquiries • 500,000 visitors to the Evocities website • 2 million visits to the Evojobs site • Advertised over 33,000 regional jobs • evocities.com.au

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C A L L IN G A L L GR E E N T HUMB S ! N A T IO N A L T R E E D AY I S O N 3 0 JULY

More than 4300 seedlings will be planted across the Wagga region as part of National Tree Day 2017.

Wagga Wagga City Council has donated 3152 seedlings to 23 local schools and preschools for Schools National Tree Day on Friday 28 July, and another 1200 for the community planting event on Sunday 30 July.

Co-hosted with Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare, the community planting day will be held at Amundsen Street, Boorooma.

The site will be getting a double dose of new greenery, with Council staff combining with the nearby Wagga Wagga Early Years Learning Centre to also plant trees as part of the school event.

“The kids from Wagga Wagga Early Years Learning Centre will be able to watch the seedlings they plant grow up with them,” Council’s Environmental Education Officer Alice Kent said.

“They, and the other volunteers who take part in National Tree

Day events, will be able to see the difference they’ve made to our community and our environment.”

Miss Kent is calling on locals to get involved, with volunteers at the community planting being treated to a free barbecue and extra seedlings to take home.

“If you want to beautify our city, help the environment and also improve your wellbeing, then grab your gumboots and gardening gloves and take part in the community planting,” she said.

“We’re looking for as many people as possible to come and lend a hand.

“By planting native species you will be promoting biodiversity, helping manage urban salinity and be contributing to a healthy environment.”

GROWING TOGETHER: Humula Public School students dig deep for Schools National Tree Day last year.

Volunteers are asked to wear enclosed footwear, NATIONAL TREE DAY COMMUNITY PLANTING EVENT sun protection and • Sunday 30 July, 10am to noon • Volunteers should wear warm clothing, gardening gloves. enclosed footwear and bring along a pair • Co-hosted by Wagga Wagga City Council For more of gardening gloves and Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare information, contact • Volunteers will be treated to a free sausage • 1200 seedlings will be planted at Miss Kent on 1300 sizzle and seedlings to take home Amundsen Street, Boorooma (will be sign 292 442 or visit posted) wagga.nsw.gov.au/ environment.

Public Notices PUBLIC DISCLOSURE NOTICE - COUNCIL OWNED COMMUNITY LAND

Norman Duck Oval, 2 Kapooka Road, San Isidore Notice is hereby given under the Local Government Act Chapter 6 Part 2, of the proposed licensing of part Lot 4 DP 622579 known as Norman Duck Oval, 2 Kapooka Road, San Isidore to Kyeamba Kennel and Training Club Inc. for the purpose of a clubhouse and dog training for a term of five (5) years. Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the above proposed licence 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 proposed licence 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 above proposed licence may be referred to Jenny Bailey, Land and Property Officer on 1300 292 442. Submissions will be received until 5pm on Monday 21 August 2017.

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE NOTICE - COUNCIL OWNED COMMUNITY LAND

24 Tarakan Avenue, Ashmont, Wagga Wagga Notice is hereby given under the Local Government Act Chapter 6 Part 2, of the proposed licensing of Lot 68 DP 208238 known as 24 Tarakan Avenue, Wagga Wagga to Wagga Wagga & District Family History Society Inc. for the purposes of a library and meeting room for a term of five (5) years. Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the above proposed licence should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period.

Submissions should be in writing and

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

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 proposed licence 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 above proposed licence may be referred to Jenny Bailey, Land and Property Officer on 1300 292 442. Submissions will be received until 5pm on Monday 21 August 2017.

RFQ2018/04 WINNING AND CRUSHING OF GRAVEL Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2018/04 – Winning and Crushing of Gravel” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 16 August 2017.

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The contract is a schedule of rates panel contract for the provision of gravel winning & crushing services at Council’s gravel quarries. Tenderers are advised that the lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Enquiries should be directed to Andrew Mason on 02 6971 4625 or email mason.andrew@ wagga.nsw.gov.au A non-refundable fee of $110.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the Specification or specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: https://www.tenderlink.com/ wagga.

RFT2018/03 ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2018/03 – Roadside Vegetation Management and Grounds Maintenance Services” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 16 August 2017. The is a schedule of rates panel contract for the management of roadside vegetation, application of chemicals to eradicate and

The Duty Town Planner is now more accessible than ever, with Council trialling this service on board the engagement truck Charlie as it makes regular stops around Wagga Wagga and surrounds.

Manager City Development Harjinder Singh is encouraging people to bring their ideas along.

“No matter what stage your project is up to the Duty Planner will be able to have a look and advise you what steps you can take,” he said.

“While we can’t make assessments on the spot if you bring your plans to us early we can provide initial advice to help make the application process as smooth as possible.”

This trial is the latest addition to the services provided on board Charlie and is another way that Council’s Town Planners make themselves readily available to the public.

You can drop in to the Customer Service Desk at the Civic Centre during business hours or call 1300 292 442 to make an appointment.

There are is also planning related information and services available online: wagga.nsw.gov.au/planning Charlie’s next set of scheduled stops includes Forest Hill, Gumly Gumly, North Wagga and Cartwrights Hill. wagga.nsw.gov.au/charlie control the regrowth of noxious and environmental weeds, and grounds maintenance services. Tenderers are advised that the lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Enquiries should be directed to Tony Phelps on 02 6926 9341 or email phelps.tony@wagga.nsw.gov.au A non-refundable fee of $110.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the Specification or specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: https://www.tenderlink. com/wagga.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing or partial closing of: Streets: Holbrook Rd from Red Hill Rd to Bourke St Date: Sunday 30/07/17 Duration: 9:30am to 10:45am Reason: John Woodman Classic – Wagga to Albury cycle race Detour: Red Hill Rd and Bourke St.

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Robert Knight, General Manager