Council News #150 - June 24 2017

Council News Issue No: 150

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 24 JUNE 2017

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FUN AND GAMES: Works and Playground Officer John Conlan overseas the installation of the new playground at Gobbagombalin. The playground is one of a number of new, or improved, playgrounds being installed across the city.

PLAYGROUND PARADISE Fun flows around Wagga Wagga with new and improved play spaces

Some are new and some are improved – either way, an abundance of fun is guaranteed.

Playgrounds across the city are starting to look a little different, with new equipment being added or upgraded, footpaths and seating installed and landscaping taking shape.

Play spaces in the following suburbs have been updated, or are in the process of being updated include: Boorooma, Gobbagombalin, Forest Hill,

Ashmont, Bourkelands, Central Wagga and Lloyd.

The management of playgrounds across the city is carried out in accordance with Wagga Wagga City Council’s Playground Strategy.

A new playground in Gobbagombalin started to take shape this week. Kids will be able to make the most of two new slides, a rock climbing wall and swing set by next week.

In Boorooma, a new rocket ship playground has taken off since it landed earlier this month. In addition to the rocket slide, a new swing set and a covered barbecue area have also been installed.

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Footpaths linking the play space in Sturrock Street, off Farrer Road, to the southern area of the suburb, are also well underway.

The pathway will provide access through the natural woodland and established wetland areas and lead to an open kick-a-bout space.

On the higher peak in Boorooma, Explorer Park is also coming along.

More than 800 metres of footpaths weave through the natural parkland area. Once at the top, residents can enjoy a break and take in the views of Wagga Wagga and Bomen at one of the three picnic tables.

A viewing platform with

binoculars has been installed and finishing touches are being put on a 25-metre long flying fox. A tunnel slide, fenced dog off-leash area and signage are to be completed in the coming weeks.

stations installed, synthetic turf on junior cricket pitch laid and dog off-leash area complete • Kokoda Street (Ashmont) – Combination goals installed, basketball and handball court complete, picnic shelter UPDATES ON OTHER constructed and tables and PLAYGROUND PROJECTS: seating installed • Tennyson Park (Oates Avenue, • Bedervale Street (Bourkelands) Central Wagga) – replacement - Exercise equipment installed playground will be installed next and footpaths sealed. Toilet week block, bubbler and rubbish bins • Forest Hill Oval – skatepark installed concrete slab poured, installation • Lingiari Drive (Lloyd) – of modular features coming earthworks complete. soon. New footpaths, barbecue Playground and landscaping area, bubbler and exercise coming soon

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RED-HOT FUN: The Circus Firemen entertained thousands at the Winter Markets during the Wagga Comedy Fest last week.

FOOD, MUSIC AND CULTURE: Hip hop group True Vibenation were popular with the more than 10,000 people who attended last year's Fusion.

Thousands giggle their way through third comedy fest

F U S ION 1 7 ON 2 1 O C T OB E R

Wagga Wagga’s biggest multicultural celebration will be back on 21 October.

Fusion multicultural street festival celebrates the 98 countries of origin, 99 language groups and 67 faiths that combine to make one Wagga Wagga community.

More than 10,000 people attended last year’s event and Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said staff and festival partners have been hard at work ensuring Fusion17 is another great familyfriendly event.

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

to finalise this year’s entertainment and it looks set to be another great line up.”

Expressions of interest for community performers, food stalls and more will be open from 14 July to 25 August. Forms and guidelines will be available online at wagga.nsw.gov.au/ fusion from 14 July.

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.

JEAN GENIES: Laura Frew (left) and Michelle Brasier brought some Double Denim to Wagga.

RESERVE FORCES DAY SERVICE SUNDAY 2 JULY 2017

Open invitation for all serving and Ex-ADF Reservists, Regulars and Nashos of the Riverina and Southern NSW, and decendants of WWI Servicemen to support and participate.

Commemorative Service 10.30am for 11.00am start Victory Memorial Gardens, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga The Battles of Messines - 1917 To acknowledge, commemorate and remember the citizens of Wagga Wagga and the Riverina who were engaged and served with distinction in this battle.

Organised by R.F.D.C Riverina.

Enquiries: John Ploenges 02 6922 9766 reserveforcesdayriverina@gmail.com

Proudly supported by: Wagga Wagga City Council, RSL Sub Branches, A Coy 1/19RNSWR, NSA Wagga & District Inc., Michael McCormack MP, Daryl Maguire MP, Mind Your Admin, Darryl’s Photography.

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER: Bogan Bingo proved popular during the Wagga Comedy Fest.

THIS WEEK:

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGE SWAP OR BUY

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

ULTIMATE WOMEN’S WEEKEND Sat 24 & Sun 25 Jun, 10am–5pm (Sun 4pm).

Adults $12 Students/ Concession $10, Children over 12 $8, U12 free.

Wagga RSL Club.

Ph: (03) 9717 8812

AN AFTERNOON AT THE PROMS

Sat 24 Jun,2pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Adults $75, Concession $69, Students $66, Children U12 $66.

Ph: 6926 9688

PAPER PATTERN PRINT WORKSHOP

Sat 24 Jun, 10am-1pm Wagga Wagga City Council Meeting Room.

Free entry. Ph: 6926 9356

ARTBLAST!

Sat 24 Jun,1.30pm4pm Light Fixing – Art Workshop for 6-12 year olds. $20. Bookings essential. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery. Ph: 6926 9660

RIVER & WREN BOUTIQUE MARKETS

Sun 25 Jun, 10am-3pm Free entry. Wagga Showgrounds.

Ph: 0409 152 187

ROSELEIGH MANOR: SUNDAY BRUNCH Sun 25 Jun, 10am-3pm

Giggles and guffaws echoed out across the Wollundry Lagoon last week as 4000 people attended the Wagga Comedy Fest.

An initiative of the Civic Theatre, the third festival was another success with audiences enjoying a broad selection of comedians across three days.

Wil Anderson and the trio of Cal Wilson, Claire Hooper and Anne Edmonds were both sold out, while more than 620 people saw comedy legends the Doug Anthony All Stars at their main show and a secret late night gig.

Audiences also flocked to Fiona O’Loughlin, Michelle Brasier and Laura Frew in Double Denim, Rhys Nicolson and the Wagga v Canberra comedy battle, while more than a hundred people got out their blue singlets and flannelettes for Bogan Bingo.

“More than 2000 people attended the ten shows at this year’s Wagga Comedy Fest,” Civic Theatre Manager Carissa Campbell said.

“It was also great to see that 26 per cent of those travelled to Wagga for the event, coming from as far as northern Victoria and Canberra.”

“This year we also introduced the Winter Markets, which featured a free comedy show from the Circus Firemen.

“We estimate an additional 2000 people came along to have something to eat and drink at the Winter Markets, enjoy the free entertainment and soak up the Wagga Comedy Fest atmosphere.”

To help the Civic Theatre make the Wagga Comedy Fest even better, festivalgoers will receive a survey via email to find out what you loved, what can be improved and what you’d like to see at future festivals.

Roseleigh Manor. Various price options available from $14 per person to $35 per person. Bookings Essential. Ph: 6928 4420

Ph: 6925 3522

Sun 25 Jun, 10am11.30pm Free. Location TBC Ph: 0458 540 622

HARRISON CRAIG – KINGS OF VEGAS

SOUL FOOD: MINDFUL MEDITATIONS ON SPIRITUAL THEMES

EVERYBODY LOVES LUCY Wed 28 Jun, 11am Tickets $22. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.

Ph: 6926 9688

RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2017 LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: TOP TEN & TIMELESS Thur 29 Jun, 1.10pm Free. Wagga Wagga Baptist Church.

RIVERINA PRODUCERS’ MARKET

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

Fri 30 Jun, 8pm Adults $60, concession/ students $55 child U15 $55. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Ph: 6926 9688

/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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Share your feedback on Kincaid St parking trial Wagga Wagga City Council is currently reviewing the six-month trial of centre parking in Kincaid Street and would like to know how you think it went.

The trial was in response to calls for more parking around the Fitzmaurice Street precinct and resulted in an increase from 41 to 67 parking spots between Fitzmaurice and Trail streets.

Manager City Strategy Tristan Kell is encouraging everyone to have their say on the trial.

“While no incidents were reported to Council during this time, Roads and Maritime (RMS) and New South Wales Police have raised concerns about safety and meeting Australian Standards," he said.

“We now want to hear from the community

and stakeholders about how it went and what to do next.”

In making a decision about whether or not to keep the centre parking Council will consider the feedback received alongside other factors such as liability and Australia Standards.

If the initiative was to continue the following changes will need to be

considered: • Removal of some parks to allow for delivery vehicles to enter premises • No right turn into Barrand Street from Kincaid Street • Removal of bike lane Have your say by filling out the survey online or by calling 1300 292 442. wagga.nsw.gov.au/kincaid

C O UNCIL ME E T ING L I V E S T R E A M ON MOND AY 2 6 JUNE

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

The 26 June meeting will be livestreamed from 6pm as part of a six-month trial, which began with more than 500 people logging on to watch the May Ordinary Meeting.

“Livestreaming allows you to view the Council meeting on your phone, tablet or PC,” Mayor of the

PET WEEK

OF THE

CLASS ACT: Wagga Wagga High School student Harry Boneham, 16, has spent the week with the Botanic Gardens team, including zoo curator Kira McBeath, as part of his Year 10 work placement.

FROM BOOKS TO ANIMALS, SCHOOL KIDS DISCOVER COUNCIL CAREERS

Sixteen-year-old Harry Boneham swapped his school shoes for work boots this week as part of his Year 10 work placement.

The Wagga Wagga High School student chose to learn some new skills from the staff at the Botanic Gardens.

Feeding the resident zoo animals, cleaning pens, and raking leaves has all been in a day’s works for Harry.

“I wanted to get a bit more confidence working with animals and thought the zoo would be a good place to do that,” Harry said.

“I’ve been able to see what happens behind the scenes and learn more about how the zoo educates the general public on animals.”

As well as hands-on skills, Harry said he has also learnt the importance of on-the-job safety and making sure you wear the correct uniform for the work being undertaking.

Harry is one of 44 work experience students Wagga Wagga Council has hosted in the 2016/17 year.

Council hosts students across a number of its directorates, including Commercial Operations, such as the zoo and Botanic Gardens, Community through the museum and library, Governance through marketing and communications and Commercial Development through town planning.

Council partners with local schools to offer work placement opportunities to help students gain practical experiences in line with their desired career paths.

Council was also represented at the Wagga Wagga Careers Expo 2017 held at the Wagga Wagga Showground earlier this month, which was attended by hundreds of local school-leavers and university students.

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.”

The livestream of

Monday night’s June meeting will start from 6pm at wagga.nsw.gov. au/watchlive.

The agenda for Monday’s meeting includes more than 40 reports on a broad range of topics, including Development Applications, Council’s budget for 2017/18, youth engagement, Harris Park master plan, PCYC youth hub proposal and more.

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

Say hi to Ivy! Ivy loves to run and play but also enjoys being with people.

She is a younger dog who needs good fencing and would benefit from some training to make her a perfectly behaved big dog once she’s all grown up.

Ivy is available for adoption for $297.90, which includes desexing, vaccinations, microchipping, lifetime registration, worming and a vet check.

You can meet Ivy and her pals at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter from 1pm to 4.15pm, Monday through Saturday.

For more information, visit graswagga.com.au or contact the shelter team on 6971 4651.

CLOSES 30 JUNE

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LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION ON WWITS 2040 Residents have less than a week to get submissions in for the draft Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 (WWITS 2040).

WWITS 2040 identifies a number of short, medium and long term actions that can be taken to enhance liveability and support growth in NSW's largest regional inland city.

Manager City Strategy Tristan Kell is urging everyone to have

HAVE YOUR SAY

a look at the report and have their say.

“WWITS 2040 considers contributions by hundreds of residents and stakeholders throughout the extensive consultation process, with 30 submissions already received during this final public exhibition period,” he said.

“Make sure your voice is also heard by making a submission this week.

• Online: wagga.nsw.gov.au/wwits • Email: council@wagga.nsw.gov.au

“All submissions will be carefully considered before the final strategy is presented to Council in August.”

The strategy is broken up into the following sections: • Integrated land use • Parking • Freight and Logistics • Road Network • Active Travel • Public Transport • Implementation Plan

• Mail: PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 • Deliver: Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow streets

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT COUNCIL’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM AT BUSINESS@WAGGA.NSW.GOV.AU OR (02) 6926 9100.

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Keep pooches on a leash in public places Make no bones about it, dogs love nothing more than having the freedom to run and roam while out with their owners in the big wide world.

Walking a pooch has great exercise and wellbeing benefits, for owners and their best friend, however, letting dogs roam in public places can pose problems.

Unrestrained dogs have the potential to harass or annoy members of the public or be involved in an incident with another dog.

They can also create a mess if left to urinate or defecate on public property.

Making sure dogs are restrained in public and cleaning up after the animal while in public is the responsibility of the pet owner.

Lake Albert is one of many popular dogwalking hotspots in Wagga and Manager Environment and City Compliance Mark Gardiner said staff had recently received complaints from the community about irresponsible dog owners in the area.

“The majority of people do the right thing and walk their dog on a lead and pick up after them,” he said.

“It’s important owners aren’t complacent about their dog’s temperament. Dogs have

the potential to act differently in unfamiliar surrounds, they can easily get over excited or spooked, which could lead to a dangerous situation.

“Keeping dogs on a lead while out and about helps remove the risk. It also helps owners notice when their animal is doing its business, which can be cleaned up straight away and not left to make a mess for other community members or for Council staff to clean up.”

Mr Gardiner said not picking up after your dog can lead to a $275 fine and can also be costly to the environment.

“If you don’t clean up after your dog while walking around Lake Albert, the faeces can end up in the lake itself and impact on water quality.”

Under the Companion Animals Act 1998 having unrestrained dogs in public places, which are not dedicated off-leash areas, is an offence and may result in the dog being seized, and or penalty notices issued.

Serious incidents may result in the matter being heard before a Local Court.

For more information on dogs in public places or for a map of Wagga Wagga's offleash areas, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/animals.

W O R K O F W IR A D JUR I E L D E R CELEBR ATED AT E 3 ART SPACE

The life and art of the respected Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Pat Dacey will be celebrated in a new exhibition at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s E3 art space.

Walang Wiradjuri Yinaa: Strong Wiradjuri Woman is presented in conjunction with Council’s commemoration of NAIDOC Week and displays paintings, sculptures, weavings and other artworks created

by Aunty Pat, in collaboration with her husband George.

Born in Leeton in 1940, Aunty Pat (nee Pollard) grew up in Yanco, and moved to Wagga Wagga after marrying George Dacey in 1957. For many years, they lived just outside Wagga Wagga, in the township of Uranquinty, where they raised their children.

Aunty Pat was an active member

of many community organisations, including the Wagga Wagga Elders Group, and was also a founding member of the community arts and cultural group, the Hands On Weavers Inc. Her work as a community leader and mentor saw her awarded Elder of the Year in the 2006 Wagga Wagga NAIDOC Community Awards.

Aunty Pat’s artwork tells the stories of Wiradjuri country, with a focus on animals and plants of the region in striking prints and vibrant paintings on canvas. Working with her husband, she also created sculptural works in carved, burnt and painted wood.

The exhibition is on display in the E3 art space until 9 July.

Please note the exhibition contains images and voices of people who are deceased.

NEW EXHIBITION: Honey Ants 2003, oil on canvas, is one of Aunty Pat Dacey's works currently featured at the E3 art space.,

FACELIFT: This bus shelter in William Street, North Wagga, and one similar in Arnott Street, Ashmont, received a facelift recently. The shelters were sandblasted and given a lick of new paint.

Public Notices NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road Harris Road Duration: Saturday 1 July 2017 from 9am to 4pm Reason: Wagga Classic Cycle event

Detour: As per sign posted routes Road Baylis & Fitzmaurice St’s between Morrow and Johnston St’s, Johnston St, Ivan Jack Dr, Best St, Morrow St, Peter St, Morrow St Duration: Sunday 2 July 2017 from 6am to 2pm Reason: Wagga Classic Cycle event Detour: As per sign posted routes

ANNUAL CHARITY WASTE SUBSIDY APPLICATION

Council invites Charitable

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

Organisations & Community Groups, from within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, to apply for a subsidy on waste disposal fees at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre under Councils Policy POL093 ‘Subsidy for Waste Disposal

by Charitable Organisations & Community Groups’.

Requests for support for subsidised disposal fees, ongoing or project specific must be submitted on Councils Application form (appendix 1 of Policy POL093) and addressed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, P.O. Box 20 Wagga

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BUSINESS FOCUS: The Wagga Wagga business community was invited to a NSW Department of Industry forum with two of their international trade experts discussing insights into trade and investment for the region and abroad.

Deputy Mayor Councillor Dallas Tout (middle) opened the event featuring Director, NSW Trade & Investment for UK Keirra Smith (left) and the Trade & Investment Commissioner for North America Joe Kaesshaefer (right).

Wagga NSW 2650.

Note: Registration details of the vehicle/trailer to be used for waste disposal must be listed as part of the application, for ease of identification at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre.

Applications for the above subsidy close Friday 14 July 2017.

Application forms and the Policy guidelines are available on Council’s website at www. wagga.nsw.gov.au For all other enquiries, or to arrange a hard copy of Council’s Policy 093 and

application form please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre in person, by phone on 1300 292 442, or by email at council@wagga.nsw.gov.au

PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE IVAN JACK DRIVE – BRIDGE APPROACH PAVEMENT INVESTIAGTION Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Ivan Jack Drive between Morrow Street and Johnston Street.

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Date: Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th July 2017.

Duration: Daytime Closure, with diversion route signposted.

Reason: Investigation into the cause of the road pavement slumping on the approaches to the bridge, during this time a traffic diversion will be established and signposted via Morrow, Baylis, Fitzmaurice and Johnston Streets in both directions.

Robert Knight, General Manager