Council News #196 - 26th May 2018

INSIDE: ART OF HEALING, READING CULTURE AWARDS + MORE

Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 26 MAY 2018

Issue No: 196

Weekly information from us to you

UNVEILED: Aunty Isabel Reid and Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM unveil the Sorry Day Rock as part of the National Sorry Day ceremony in front of a large crowd (pictured right) on Friday 25 May.

Sorry Day monument unveiled Over 300 people attended a ceremony to mark National Sorry Day and witness the unveiling of a commemorative rock at the Wollundry Lagoon.

National Sorry Day is held annually to remember the historical mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Continued inside

Hard waste collection starts 4 June We’ve all got some maybe it’s stashed in the spare bedroom or stacked up in your garden shed or garage.

Communications Officer Alice Kent said.

“While Free Tip Days meant you had to have access to a vehicle or trailer and be able to get to the tip that day, the new service means we come to you on a pre-booked day and remove up to two cubic metres of hard waste.

“You can make bookings now either via the If you’ve got an ever-growing pile of broken website or phone and we’ve had a number or unwanted household items you were of enquiries this week since the bookings planning on taking to the tip “one day”, then it’s opened.” time to kick it to the kerb.

While the new service makes it easier for As part of the new household kerbside waste residents to dispose of larger items, Council service that started earlier this year, Wagga encourages the community to follow the Avoid, Wagga City Council is introducing a hard Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Landfill hierarchy. waste service from 4 June.

Miss Kent said that before you dispose of “Properties that pay the domestic waste your unwanted items through the kerbside management service charge are eligible hard waste collection, take a minute to think for one free hard waste collection each about whether they can be reused or recycled. calendar year,” Council’s Waste Education and “Landfill should always be the last option and

there are is a wide range of items that you can take to Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC) or Kurrajong Recycling for free,” she said.

“Polystyrene, cardboard, automotive batteries, up to 100l of paint, up to 20l of motor oil, televisions and computers are accepted free of charge at GWMC every day.

“You can also drop off unwanted items that are still in good condition to the GWMC Tip Shop, which is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.”

A number of items cannot be picked up as part of the hard waste collection for health and safety reasons, such as hazardous material, gas bottles, fridges and freezers, mattresses and medical waste.

For more information, visit yourwaste.com.au/hardwaste.

HARD WASTE COLLECTION

The hard waste collection service helps residents dispose of larger household items that cannot be disposed of through the regular kerbside collection service.

Properties that pay the domestic waste management service charge can access one free hard waste collection per calendar year to dispose of up to two cubic metres of hard waste.

Bookings and more information: yourwaste.com.au/ hardwaste or (02) 5942 6150.

Smooth ride for Urana Street drivers

More than 2700 tonnes of asphalt was laid in the upgrade of Urana Street between Bourke and Mitchelmore streets (pictured right) which was completed this week. Wagga Wagga City Council Supervisor Wearing Operations, Lee Shoemark thanked local residents for their patience and understanding during the two weeks of road upgrades, line marking and closures.

“The newly laid pavement consists of three separate layers of asphalt and was designed to improve ride quality and lower

road noise,” he said.

“Supplementary works including reinstallation of the concrete median in proximity to the Halloran Street intersection are scheduled to take place from next Monday.

“A partial road closure will be required to safely permit this reconstruction work.

“Residents are advised that traffic controls will be in place from Monday 28 May with some minor delays within the construction area between Halloran and Trevor Streets.”

W O L L U N D RY B R I D G E MAKEOVER CONTINUES Repair work on Wollundry Bridge will continue until 15 June.

The landmark 1850s bridge is undergoing maintenance works and will be re-painted in heritage colours to match the Beckwith St Bridge, which was upgraded recently.

Intensive repairs were undertaken over the past four weeks to restore the concrete handrail on the western side, including reconstruction of 28 columns. The mortar in the handrails was soft and fragile with areas of exposed reinforcement evident on the iconic structure. This was repaired, reinforced as needed, and re-constructed. The parapet capping and bridge ends also required repair. With that done, painting on the western side was able to start on Friday. Pedestrians are advised that work on the eastern side of the bridge is scheduled from 28 May until 15 June.

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL

INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - CIVIL ENGINEERING Management and Engineering Opportunities in a lifestyle location Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking three leaders to influence the future liveability of our city in the positions of:

MANAGER OPERATIONS

MANAGER PROJECT DELIVERY

We are entering into an exciting period of change having recently implemented a new structure to build engineering and technical capacity within our workforce and further support the delivery of projects to our Community.

If you’ve been wanting to make your mark in a senior leadership role and enjoy the lifestyle that a regional city can provide, we can give you both. So hop out

SENIOR ENGINEER

of transit and head to our website to find out more about doing what you love in a city that will give you more time, space and affordability to live.

We invite you to contact Caroline Angel, Director Commerical Development on 02 6926 9401 for more information about these opportunities.

Applications for this position close Friday, 15 June 2018 at midnight AEST. To view these opportunities and apply, visit:

wagga.nsw.gov.au/management-and-engineering-opportunities

The hard waste collection helps residents dispose of larger household items that cannot be disposed of through the regular kerbside collection service.

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Hard Waste Collection Properties that pay the domestic waste management service charge can access one free hard waste collection per calendar year to dispose of up to two cubic metres of hard waste.

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Not to scale, for illustrative purposes only.

Making a booking Book online at yourwaste.com.au/hardwaste or by calling (02) 5942 6150.

Conditions f Up to two cubic metres of hard waste can be placed out for collection f This service is limited to residential properties paying the ‘domestic waste management service charge’ and is limited to one collection per property per calendar year f Some items cannot be picked up as part of the hard waste collection.

Please refer to yourwaste.com.au/hardwaste for a full list of conditions

Ph: (02) 5942 6150

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Community gathers for Sorry Day

NE W E XHIBITION SHOWCASES THE POWER OF ART THER AP Y

A new exhibition at the Museum of the Riverina showcases the creative work of local people living with mental illness.

The Art of Healing features 16 paintings and one sculpture created by artists who participated in a 10-week program to develop their skills and knowledge.

Museum Manager Luke Grealy said the exhibition is a first for the Museum and he thanked the artists and the collaborators for their effort in bringing it to fruition.

“The whole community can now enjoy the work of these talented individuals, and no doubt it will inspire others to pursue their creative passions,” he said.

Artist and co-curator Matilda Hillam has three mixed-medium works in the exhibition. She says the invitation from Sunflower House to be involved was an

overwhelmingly rewarding experience.

“Art can free us; it is a process of wholeness. We are more than our diagnosis lists, it encourages the medical community, and the general public, to see the whole person.

“Art therapy in a group context can help us resolve problems, manage behaviour, reduce stress, restore health, promote creativity, support resiliency, develop interpersonal skills and build community,” she said.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Social Planning Coordinator, Lisa Saffery said Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (2017 – 2021) is all about investing in people and increasing access, to places and spaces, to employment and to programs and services.

“Many of us, or our colleagues, our friends, our families, our neighbours live with mental illness or have experienced debilitating episodes in our lives.

“The more we as a community invest in each other, the more we will see the richness, capability and vibrancy that is so apparent in our community,” she said.

The exhibition is a partnership between Museum of the Riverina, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, Wellways, One Door Sunflower House and the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga.

Riverina-based artist Melanie Baulch worked with the artists over ten weeks to bring their creative vision to life.

See the exhibition at Museum of the Riverina’s Historic Council Chambers site from 31 May to 10 June 2018.

From front The day provides a chance for people to come together in the healing process for the Stolen Generations who were forcibly removed from their family and communities.

A smoking ceremony and didgeridoo playing started the event, followed with a traditional dance by children from Holy Trinity Primary School.

Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Isabel Reid and Hewitt Whyman gave personal accounts of their

experiences. A minute’s silence followed the unveiling of the rock to remember and pay respect to those impacted by forced removal policies.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said, “On behalf of Wagga Wagga City Council I hope through acknowledging National Sorry Day each year together, we aide healing and emotional wellbeing for individuals, families and communities across the country.”

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CONSULTATION: Director Commercial Operations Caroline Angel listens to community members about Dunns Road at one of this week’s sessions.

Thoughts shared on Dunns Road

More than 85 community members attended meetings, and another 89 have made on-line submissions, to share their thoughts on the long-term future of Dunns Road.

In the lead up to the 2016 federal election, it was announced that Council would receive a $2.5M grant for Dunns Road, which is to be matched by Council.

At the September

WHAT’S

ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS

THIS WEEK:

WE WILL ROCK YOU - MATER DEI CATHOLIC COLLEGE Fri 26 May, 7.30pm & Sat 27 May, 2pm & 7.30pm Civic Theatre, Burns Way. civictheatre.com.au

SKEET NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sat 26 May, from 8.30am National Shooting Ground, 72 Tasman Rd. Ph: 0421 377 379

KURRAJONG RACE DAY

Sat 26 May, 12.30pm Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street.

Ph: 6932 6010

DEERE DEMO DAY

Sat 26 May, 9am – 1pm Hutcheon & Pearce, 57

2017 Council Meeting, it was resolved to engage an independant consultant to investigate all aspects relating to Dunns Rd and prepare an in-depth report that will support Council in making a determination on the future of Dunns Rd. The community feedback, including petitions recently presented to Council, will now be collated by the independent Moorong Street.

Ph: 6933 7900

OPEN MIC KARAOKE COMPETITION Sat 26 May, 5pm – 11.30pm Roseleigh Manor, 1514 Pattersons Road, Harefield.

Ph: 6928 4420

ARTBLAST! FOUND COPY WORKSHOP (FOR AGES 6-12 YEARS)

Sat 26 May, 1.30pm – 4pm Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Baylis St & Morrow St. Ph: 6926 9660

consultants and form part of the final report.

Council’s Commercial Operations Director Caroline Angel thanked the many community members that contributed to the consultation process.

“We’re very appreciative of the time people have taken to share their thoughts on Dunns Road,” she said.

“There were a broad range of

viewpoints from all sides of the issue and the independent consultants will now combine that with the engineering, financial and traffic information to finalise an in-depth report.

“The report will be presented at an upcoming workshop where Councillors will have the opportunity to discuss the many aspects of this complex issue.”

Community Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury and Shaw Street Ph: 0411 417 956

Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke Street. Free.

Ph: 0428 263 297

Sat 26 May, 9am-2pm Apex Park, Lake St, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934

Tue 29 May, 7pm Civic Theatre, Burns Way. civictheatre.com.au

MARKETS

BY THE LAKE

WAGGA WAGGA ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES FAIR Sat 26 May, 10am – 5pm & Sun 27 May, 10am – 4pm Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke St. Ph: 0428 446 534

8 COURSE AUTUMN DEGUSTATION

A PAPEL (PAPER) FLOWER MAKING WORKSHOP

MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET

ORGINAL SUNDAYS

Sat 26 May, 6pm – 10pm The Roundabout Restaurant, 82 Tarcutta St. Ph: 6923 4170 Every Sat, 9.30am-12pm Mates Gully Café, Morrow Street. Free Ph: 6921 4241

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGE SWAP OR BUY

Every Sat, 9am-12pm

Sun 27 May, 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm Borambola Wines, Sturt Highway, Borambola.

Ph: 0410 416 800

Sun 27 May, from 3pm Birdhouse Bar, 246 Baylis Street. visitwagga.com

RIVERINA PRODUCERS’ MARKET

Every Thurs, 1.30pm-6.30pm

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 2018

Meet Ellie, a female white mixed breed.

Ellie is a sweet and playful girl who loves attention and hugs.

Ellie would be best suited to a home without other dogs and with a family who will put time into

her training to help her become a well behaved dog with good manners.

Ellie is available for adoption for $277, which includes lifetime registration, first vaccination, desexing,

worming, a heartworm test and a vet check.

Meet Ellie and all her friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, 1pm to 4.15pm, Monday to Saturday or contact the shelter on 02 6971 4651.

graswagga.com.au

World Environment Day F REE F ILM SCREENING

RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC: JAMES FLORES

Wagga Wagga City Council is celebrating World Environment Day with a free screening of the The True Cost. This documentary explores the impact of clothing and the fashion industry on people and the environment.

RIVERINA COMEDY CLUB

Date: Tuesday 5 June Time: 5:30pm – 7pm Location: Civic Centre Arcade, Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga Cost: Free

Thu 31 May, 1.10pm St. Johns Anglican Church, 6-12 Church St. Ph: 6925 3522 Fri 1 June, 7.30pm Que Bar & Nightclub Wagga Function Room, 109 Baylis St. visitwagga.com

/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

wagga.nsw.gov.au/environment

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COUNCILLOR COLUMN bitumen seal 3. Close it.

The community has differing views, with people living Three public meetings in Uranquinty and have been held in the southern areas wanting last week regarding it to remain open and Dunns Road and the residents along sections three options faced by of the road wanting it Council. closed.

Those options are: Over the Christmas 1. Leave it as a mainly and New Year period I unsealed road travelled the road with 2. Upgrade it with a

a stopwatch in-hand and the mileage gauge activated.

The distance along Dunns Road from Mangoplah Road to the Olympic Highway is 5km and it took me 4.30 minutes.

That’s travelling to the conditions and well under the 80 kilometre speed limit.

The distance back via Red Hill Road is much

councillor.conkey@wagga.nsw.gov.au | 0417 467 760

longer at 13.5km and again travelling to the conditions and the speed limits it took 10.14 minutes.

Dunns Road is a shortcut to the airport and to the growing southern parts of the city including a number of schools and preschools.

Other factors that come into play is Council’s cost of

$150,000 a year to maintain the current conditions; the dust problem that residents along the road are experiencing; that the State Government recently spent in excess of $55M to build the new Kapooka Bridge greatly improving access to the city from the south; the traffic restrictions on Red Hill Road; and the

excessive speeds of some motorists using the road.

Tuesday’s public meeting was told that the recent traffic count along Dunn’s Road (the unsealed section) was 330 vehicles a day.

Council also has the ability to check speed limits and one idiot motorist was clocked doing 137km/hr.

The matter will come

before Council at the June meeting where a report will be presented by staff which will include the cost of upgrading the road (estimated at between $6M and $7M) and listing other competing priorities.

That’s our dilemma.

Mayor Greg Conkey

R I V E R I N A’ S L I T E R A C Y L E A D E R S

The Saturday team at Wagga Wagga City Library’s Language Café were announced as the region-wide winners of the Riverina Regional Library (RRL) Reading Culture Award at an event held this week. Language Café English Conversation classes are held on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and there are currently 35 trained community volunteers contributing to the program.

Their combined work in building literacy skills and social cohesion is highly valued by the library.

Five entrants were in the running for the top gong which recognises and celebrates contributions to the reading culture of the region and the enrichment of the community through literacy.

President of the New South Wales Public Library Association and Deputy Wagga Wagga Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout presented certificates to all the entrants. He said the entrants

Public Notices INFORMATION SESSION – AMENDMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN: CHAPTER 5 – NATURAL RESOURCE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

Wagga Wagga City Council would like to invite you to attend the information session on the proposed Development Control Plan Amendment to Chapter 5 that was recently exhibited.

The purpose of the session is to provide interested parties an opportunity to seek further information on the proposed changes to the Development Control Plan.

The session will be a drop in session providing opportunities to have one-on-one discussion with staff to discuss the proposed changes.

You may drop in to the information session anytime between 9am and 11am on Monday 28 May 2018 at the Wagga Wagga Council Committee meeting room located at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre.

were chosen from different RRL branches across the Riverina, who have been quietly contributing to the improvement of literacy in their communities.

“This week we are celebrating Library and Information Week by recognising contributions made by ordinary people, giving up their time and energy to enrich people’s lives through literacy.

“Every Saturday morning the volunteers at The Language Cafe support Wagga’s multicultural community to build literacy in English which boosts confidence and ability, and leads to increased work opportunities, and a greater sense of belonging in the community.

“Barbara Young was nominated

by West Wyalong Public School, where she has been involved in the Infants Reading Tutor program for over ten years.

Barbara’s support has enabled many students to improve their reading skills, which has helped

To RSVP please email council@wagga.nsw.gov. au by 25 May 2018 with your name and/or the names of those that will be attending.

Submissions on the proposed amendment have been extended.

Any interested person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in relation to the draft amendment should do so by Friday 1 June 2018. Submissions may be delivered to the Civic Centre or mailed to The General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or council@ wagga.nsw.gov.au

TEMPORARY CLOSURE WIRADJURI WALKING TRACK

Notice is hereby given of the temporary closing of the Wiradjuri Walking Track between Wiradjuri Reserve and the Murrumbidya Wetland Duration: 21 May 2018 to 18 June 2018. Signs in place to advise users.

Reason: Pedestrian bridge replacement

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

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

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

them to develop in all learning areas.

“Each week, Rose, Tanya and Tamara from the pre-school team at Junee’s Goodstart Early Learning walk the children to the library for story time and to borrow books, giving them access to greater learning resources, and to explore areas of interest.

“The Coolamon Central School’s Journalists’ Club, formed under the guidance of Beth Batcheldor is an opportunity for students to gain experience, confidence and pride as they build community spirit. The students create articles, carry out interviews, select a book of the month, and record local happenings to keep residents informed.

“The Greater Hume Council Youth Advisory Committee created videos which showcase their libraries as practical and helpful places for young people.”

Act, 1979.

DA18/0205, 3 two bedroom dwellings & community title subdivision, 15 Muttama Pde GOBBAGOMBALIN NSW 2650, Lot 243 DP 1234337, Applicant: Colley Homes Pty Ltd DA17/0668, Multi dwelling housing (3 units), 45 Horsley St KOORINGAL NSW 2650, Lot 62 DP 1171247, Applicant: Deborah Lee Connellan 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.

Exhibition documents are only available between Submission Period: 28/05/2018 to 12/06/2018 Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter) or wagga.nsw. gov.au/public 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 $1000) 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 City Development. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please call City Development on 1300 292 442.

Peter Thompson, General Manager

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READING RULES: The Saturday team at Wagga City Library’s Language Café won the 2018 Riverina Regional Library Reading Culture Award

vacancies

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER Part Time - 3 days per week Remuneration: Minimum $1,253.80 gpf + super Enquiries: Brian Favell - 02 6926 9270 Closing Date: Friday, 1 June 2018 PROJECT COORDINATOR (SEWER AND STORMWATER) 12 Month Term Contract Remuneration: Minimum $3,031.90 gpf + super Enquiries: Caroline Angel - 02 6926 9400 Closing Date: Friday, 8 June 2018 PROJECT COORDINATOR (EUNONY AND MULTI PURPOSE STADIUM) 12 Month Term Contract Remuneration: Minimum $3,031.90 gpf + super Enquiries: Caroline Angel - 02 6926 9400 Closing Date: Friday, 8 June 2018 GALLERY TECHNICAL OFFICER Permanent Part Time - 3 days per week Remuneration: Minimum $1,195.80 gpf + super Enquiries: Stephen Payne - 02 6926 9660 Closing Date: Monday, 11 June 2018 GALLERY OFFICER, DIGITAL & PROGRAMS Permanent Part Time - 2 days per week Remuneration: Minimum $797.20 gpf + super Enquiries: Stephen Payne - 02 6926 9660 Closing Date: Monday, 11 June 2018 ARBORICULTURALIST Remuneration: Minimum $1,993.00 gpf + super Enquiries: Jim Dunn - 1300 292 442 Closing Date: Monday, 11 June 2018 ART GALLERY DIRECTOR Remuneration: Minimum $3,149.92 gpf + super Enquiries: Madeleine Scully - 02 6926 9350 Closing Date: Monday, 18 June 2018

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