Council News Issue No: 168
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 2017
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FOOD, MUSIC AND MORE AT FUSION17
More than 12,000 people from near and far celebrated the many cultures that combine to make up our vibrant Wagga Wagga community. Last Saturday’s Fusion Multicultural Street Festival proved to be one of the biggest and best yet, with stellar entertainment and food from 25 different countries. Along with headline musical acts Ngaiire, Holly Throsby, Elki and Thelma Plum, The Bearded Bakers attracted huge crowds to their container-turnedkitchen where they whipped up traditional Middle Eastern dessert knafeh while busting a move. “Council's Fusion festival is now in its seventh year and the
2017 event will be hard to top,” Director Community Janice Summerhayes said. “Along with thousands of community members from all backgrounds, a lot of the festivalgoers were from out of town or interstate. “The atmosphere was so positive and summed up how inclusive and welcoming Wagga Wagga is.” Along with the food and headline musical performers, Fusion17 also featured stalls, interactive artists performing across the festival, community performances, paper artwork by Papel (Paper), the chance to get involved with the Global Angel Wings Project and more. Continued inside
CROWD OF THOUSANDS: Locals and visitors from all backgrounds flocked to Fusion17 last weekend to experience the entertainment, food, music and culture on offer.
Have your say on flood plan Residents are invited to have their say on the draft revised Wagga Wagga Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. The draft revised study and plan investigates potential mitigation options for flooding from the Murrumbidgee River
in Wagga Wagga, and, makes recommendations on how the city should manage flood risks into the future. The study area modelled for the draft revised study and plan stretches from 5km upstream of Oura to Malebo Gap downstream – a total river length of 63km. On Monday night Councillors resolved to place the draft revised study and plan on public exhibition until 21 November, 2017, and invite public submissions on the
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draft document. Residents can view the draft document and make a submission at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ waggafloodplain “Wagga Wagga is a community that lives and works on a floodplain, so it’s vitally important we are managing flood risks now and into the future,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said. “The last Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for
Wagga Wagga was completed in 2009. Since this time there has been two moderate flood events at Wagga, in 2010 and 2012, and a minor event last year. “As well as gaining vital information from these events, there has also been major advancements in flood modelling technology, allowing a much larger area to be modelled to a greater degree of accuracy. “A Detailed Flood Model Revision
was conducted in 2014, and this draft revised document follows on from this information.” Recommendations in the revised study and plan have been put forward by the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee. The committee is made up of voting members, including community members and Councillors, and non-voting members, including third-party organisations and Council staff. Continued inside
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N O M I N AT E N O W F O R A N N U A L A U S T R A L A D AY AWA R D S Nominations for Wagga Wagga’s 2018 Australia Day Awards are open now until Friday 24 November. Each year community stalwarts, local heroes and volunteers are recognised across four categories - Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year (27 and younger), Walk of Honour Award and the Ted
Ryder Sports Memorial Award for contribution to administration in sport. If you know someone deserving of recognition visit www.wagga.nsw. gov.au/australiaday or contact 1300 292 442 for more information or to make a nomination.
weekly MOWING
R E P O R T
All parks, reserves and open space areas are programmed to receive one grass cut approximately once every six weeks as part of Council’s spring mowing program. The mowing teams will be operating in the following suburbs this week: • North: CBD followed by Estella
• East: Forest Hill followed by Lake Albert • West: Bourkelands followed by Mount Austin • Seasonal: CBD followed by Mount Austin • Roadside: South region • Village: Tarcutta followed by Humula
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
Galore
Tuesday 31 October 4pm-7pm
Ladysmith
Wednesday 8 November 4pm-7pm
Tarcutta
Thursday 16 November 4pm–7pm
Galore Hall Kyeamba Street Truck Drivers’ Memorial
vacancies RANGER - 2 x Vacant Positions
Remuneration: Min $2,089.66 gpf + super Enquiries: Brett Burt - (02) 6926 9305 Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 October 2017
MANAGER CITY DEVELOPMENT
Enquiries: Adrian Butler - (02) 6926 9500 Closing Date: Friday, 3 November 2017
CASUAL WEED SPRAYER
Remuneration: Min $30.92 gph + super Enquiries: Tony Phelps - (02) 6926 9341 Closing Date: Friday, 3 November 2017
HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC
Remuneration: Min $2,178.90 gpf + super Enquiries: Paul Wallace - 0438 245 049 Closing Date: Friday, 3 November 2017
CONTRIBUTIONS COORDINATOR
Remuneration: Min $2,850.34 gpf + super Enquiries: Tristan Kell - (02) 6926 9122 Closing Date: Friday, 3 November 2017
GRADUATE STRATEGY OFFICER
Remuneration: Min $2,260.24 gpf + super Enquiries: Tristan Kell - (02) 6926 9122 Closing Date: Thursday, 9 November 2017
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - MONITORING Remuneration: Min $2,705.08 gpf + super Enquiries: - Adrian Butler - (02) 6926 9500 Closing Date: Friday, 10 November 2017
GEOSPATIAL TECHNICAL OFFICER (Re-advertised) Remuneration: Min $2,705.08 gpf + super Enquiries: Trent Whitehead - (02) 6926 9522 Closing Date: Friday, 17 November 2017
To view these opportunities and apply, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs
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M A IN C I T Y L E V E E UP GR A D E W O R K S C O N T INUE Thousands of cubic metres of clay has been moved to Flowerdale this week in preparation for the Main City Levee upgrade. Surveying and setting out of the levee project was completed earlier this month. The clay stockpiling is in preparation for heavy machinery to start the first stage of the upgrade. Over the next few months works will be completed between Flowerdale and Narrung Street. Residents are reminded to be mindful of a larger-than-normal number of truck movements in these areas during the works. Temporary closures of the Wiradjuri Walking Track will also apply during construction. wagga.nsw.gov.au/levee
Have your say on draft floodplain study and plan From Front Page The recommendations have been developed through advice, studies and analysis put forward by flood and water management specialists from WMA Water.
information about the draft revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for community members to further understand the study, plan and recommendations being put forward for inclusion. “I strongly encourage residents within the WHAT HAS THE FLOODPLAIN RISK Wagga Wagga floodplain area to attend one of MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE the pop-in sessions, meet with members of the RECOMMENDED? project team and have any questions they have Two major options that have been about the draft revised study and plan clarified,” recommended for inclusion in the revised study Cr Conkey said. and plan are to: “Anyone can make a public submission, and • Complete a feasibility study to investigate as per the recommendation put to the Council a Voluntary House Raising and Voluntary on Monday, Council staff will also be making Purchase Scheme for the Wagga Wagga study a formal submission in response to the draft area documentation. • Complete a feasibility study to further “On conclusion of the exhibition period, all investigate an upgrade of North Wagga Levee submissions will be considered in the final to 1 in 20 year level of protection with access study and plan, which will be presented back to upgrade to Hampden Avenue and conveyance Council in the coming months.” improvements through Wilks Park. The sessions will start in November, dates and “It has been proposed to complete feasibility locations are advertised on the next page. In studies together for both options to determine addition to these sessions, the draft revised study if either option is practical and appropriate, and and plan is available now online at wagga.nsw. which option is preferred,” Cr Conkey said. gov.au/waggafloodplain. “It is important to remember that these FLOOD MANAGEMENT – WHAT recommendations are not final. There are still a number of processes to follow before anything is ELSE IS HAPPENING IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA? implemented or any works are carried out.” Flood management affects all Wagga Wagga Other flood mitigation measures residents, and, Wagga Wagga City Council is recommended for inclusion in the revised study committed to working towards long-term actions and plan include: • Long-term infrastructure upgrades to improve and conversations with the community about all aspects of flood management. access between Wagga Wagga, Oura and In addition to the draft revised Wagga Wagga Gumly Gumly via Oura Road, Wiradjuri Bridge Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, and the Sturt Highway the following flood management projects and • Targeted vegetation management activities studies are either underway or in progress: • Improved flood response strategies • Stage 1 Main City Levee upgrade – • Flood-related planning policies www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/levee Detailed information on each of the options • Stage two of the Wagga Wagga Major being recommended are available in the draft Overland Flow Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ Study and Plan waggafloodplain • Floodplain Risk Management Study and HAVE YOUR SAY Plans for Tarcutta, Ladysmith and Uranquinty. A series of community pop-in sessions will Funding for these individual studies was be held during the public exhibition period. successfully received through the Floodplain These sessions will include displays and Grants Scheme in August 2017
THOUSANDS FLOCK TO FUSION17
From Front Page Fusion17 also proved the perfect event to showcase Wagga Wagga to its visiting Sister Cities from Nordlingen (Germany) and Leavenworth (USA). The Sister Cities' delegations toured various parts of Wagga Wagga before experiencing the multicultural festival, which kicked off with a performance by the Tintenfisch all-abilities band from Nördlingen. Ms Summerhayes thanked everyone involved who helped
make Fusion17 possible. “Wagga Wagga is made up 112 countries of origin, 107 language groups and 62 faiths, and it takes a lot of hard work to bring all those people together,” she said. “Wagga Wagga City Council is proud to make this annual multicultural street festival possible, along with our presenting partners the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga and Riverina Community College. “I would like to thank everyone
involved for their support, including our sponsors, staff, stallholders, performers and volunteers – especially those behind the scenes who ensured it was one of the best Fusion’s yet.” Each year Council evaluates Fusion to see what worked well and what can be strengthened for next year’s festival. If you would like to share your feedback, visit the “Fusion Multicultural Street Festival” Facebook page and take the survey.
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Mayor puts domestic violence in focus More than a hundred men stepped forward on Wednesday and joined the Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM on his mission, to raise awareness of domestic violence by making a pledge of support to eliminate the issue. Cr Conkey was joined by members of NSW Police, the Australian Defence Force, business people, tradies, university staff members, members of service clubs and Council staff for a photo on the steps of the Council chambers. Police deal with a large number of domestic violence cases each week and while the rate of incidence appears to be on the increase, there is generally a low awareness of the issue in Wagga Wagga. “The aim of the photo shoot was to encourage men to start a conversation about the issue of domestic violence in an effort to raise awareness and reduce the rate of incidence,” Cr Conkey said. “It is important that local men of all ages and in all roles in our community speak out against domestic violence in our
community, as domestic violence is unacceptable and impacts widely on local families. “This was also an opportunity to show our support for the work being done by service providers across the community and other initiatives such as the upcoming Liberty From Violence community march to be held on 9 November along with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and White Ribbon Day on 25 November. “Commercial operations staff have also suggested that we place anti-domestic violence messages on some of our fleet vehicles, a suggestion that I fully support to raise further awareness of this campaign.” If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call triple-0. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can ring the Domestic Violence Line for help on 1800 656 463. A range of other support services are available at Sisters Housing Enterprises Inc. (ph. 0437 138 296), Wagga Women’s Health Centre (ph. 6921 3333) and Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service line (ph. 6921 6227).
Lawn maintenance will start at the Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday 31 October. The works are to help revitalise some sections of grass that are in need of attention and includes dethatching, aerating, fertilising, spraying and topdressing. The process will make the areas look slightly worse before the grass sprouts back to its regular lush, green appearance. “The presentation of the cemetery lawns and gardens is a high priority for Council and all visitors to the cemetery, which is why it is important to undertake these renovations,” Parks Operations Supervisor Michael Gleeson said. “Unfortunately, the process that is required to bring the grass back to its best, means some grassed sections in the lawn cemetery will look dry for about six to eight weeks. “After this time, lush green grass will be the result of the renovation.” Signs will be in the affected sections of the cemetery notifying the community of the lawn maintenance.
MANY VOICES, ONE MESSAGE: Mayor Greg Conkey gathered more than a hundred men from across the city to raise awareness of the city's domestic violence issue
K I DS C E LE B R ATE D TH ROUG H CO LOU R
Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care (WWRFDC) is celebrating local children through a new vibrant mural on the Playsession Hall at the Botanic Gardens as part of National Children’s Week. WWRFDC worked in partnership with local artist Luke Vineburg to create the mural, which is a celebration of children and how the community can strive to ensure all children have the best start in life to create a better future for themselves and our society. “The mural represents a view of children’s lives as characterised by belonging, being and becoming, as well as children’s connection to family, community, culture and place,” Manager Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care Kym Stewart said. “We know that a child’s earliest development occurs through their relationships with family and Educators who care for them, and we are proud to celebrate the fantastic opportunities we provide that allow children to form attachments with primary Educators." Artist Luke Vineburg received funding through Council's 2016/17 Annual Grants round for Arts and Culture to create the new artwork on the wall of the Playsession Hall. National Children’s Week runs from 21 to 29 October and celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood, as well as being a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities. WWRFDC provides for all types of care requirements, including before and after school care, weekends, overnight and in some cases 24hour care. For more information about WWRFDC contact their office on 6926 9370 or email fdc@ wagga.nsw.gov.au.
WHAT’S
ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
THIS WEEK:
WAGGA WAGGA TEACHERS COLLEGE 70 YEAR CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION
Until Sun 29 Oct. Ph: 0408 587 065
THE ROUNDABOUT RESTAURANT DEGUSTATION Sat 28 Oct 6pm. 10 course spring degustation menu. Bookings essential. Ph: 6923 4100
WAGGA WAGGA PATCHWORK & QUILTERS BIENNIAL QUILT EXHIBITION
Until Sun 29 Oct 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. $5 entry. ARCC Hall, Tarcutta Street.
WORKS AT L AW N C E M E T E RY
sunday 12 november
free
tip day!
free entry - sunday 12 november
Wagga Wagga Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan
Community pop-in sessions Residents are encouraged to have their say on the draft revised Wagga Wagga Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. ‘POP IN’ AND SEE THE TEAM ON: Wednesday 1 Nov - Gumly Gumly Hall, 3pm - 6pm Thursday 2 Nov - Oura Hall, 3pm - 6pm
Wagga Wagga City Council are pleased to advise that the next FREE ENTRY to Gregadoo Waste Management Centre will be held on Sunday 12
Thursday 9 Nov - Sturt Mall 1pm - 7pm
November 2017.
Saturday 11 Nov - Wagga Wagga Marketplace, 9am - 12pm
Residents can dispose of general domestic waste including garden rubbish, mixed recyclables and general household waste free of charge. Please note: special wastes such as tyres, builders waste, refrigerative items, mattresses and gas bottles are not included in the free disposal day and will be charged as per normal fees and charges. Free disposal is limited to cars, vans, utes and single axle trailers only.
Tuesday 14 Nov - North Wagga Hall, 3pm - 6pm
Don’t forget, polystyrene, televisions and computers are accepted free of charge everyday!
wagga.nsw.gov.au/waggafloodplain
Gregadoo Waste Management Centre OPENING HOURS
7am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 15 Nov - Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre, crn Baylis and Morrow streets, 4pm - 7pm The sessions will include displays and information about the draft documents. Project team members will be available to answer questions. Submissions can be made until November 21, 2017.
Further INFORMATION For more information call us on 1300 292 442 or visit our website for full list of fees and charges.
www.wagga.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 0417 019 500
MARKETS BY THE LAKE
Sat 28 Oct 9am-2pm. Apex Park, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934
WAGGA & DISTRICT SCALE MODEL CLUB 33RD ANNUAL SHOW & EXPO
Sat 28 – Sun 29 Oct Sat 9am-4pm. Sun 9am3pm. Adults $5, U/15 $3, Seniors $3. Kyeamba Smith Hall. Ph: 0432 487 950
LADYSMITH
Friday 10 Nov - Wagga Wagga Marketplace, 9am - 5pm
MEMORIAL HALL ROSE SHOW AND MARKET DAY
Sat 28 Oct 10:30am-4pm. Gold coin donation. Ladysmith Memorial Hall. Ph: 6922 1567
FOOD I AM: ARTISAN GELATO FOR THE HOME Sat 28 Oct 10:30am – 2:30pm. $155 includes ingredients, tuition, recipes, food styling tips, light lunch with regional wine. Bookings essential.
Ph: 0427 250 498
FOOD I AM: THE ART OF PASTA & RISOTTO
9am-1pm. Free entry. Collins Park. Ph: 0458 162 332
MEDITATIONS ON SPIRITUAL THEMES
Sun 29 Oct 10am – 2pm. Gold coin donation. Forest Hill Preschool Carpark.
ROSELEIGH MANOR: THEMED HIGH TEA
Sat 28 Oct 5pm – 9pm. $165. Includes tuition, recipes and meal with regional wine. Bookings essential. Ph: 0427 250 498
FOREST HILL PRESCHOOL MARKET DAY
Sat 28 Oct 6:30pm. $165pp including 3 course meal, beverages and entertainment. The Rules Club. www. nightofknights.com.au
OCROWBERFEST
NIGHT OF KNIGHTS
Sun 29 Oct 12pm-8pm. Free Entry. Thirsty Crow. Ph: 6921 7470
SOUL FOOD: TEDDY BEARS PICNIC MINDFUL Sun 29 Oct
Sun 29 Oct 10am-11:30am. Free. Kurrajong Waratah Conference Centre. Ph: 0458 540 622
Sun 29 Oct 10am-3pm. Bookings essential. Devonshire Tea $14pp, Ploughman’s Lunch $35pp, Traditional High Tea $35pp, High Tea with Bubbles $40pp. Ph: 6921 9585 visitwagga.com
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Christmas decorations and more up for auction If you’re the competitive type when it comes to Christmas decorations, then a unique Wagga Wagga City Council auction may have you feeling jolly. Council has done some spring cleaning at its depot
and will be selling off some no-longer-needed tools, signs and more, along with its older commercial Christmas decorations. “There’s a really broad range of items for sale,” Manager Operations
Stephen Jewell said. “The Christmas decorations will no doubt be popular as the festive season is nearly upon us, but there’s a few other quirky bits and bobs up for auction.” Also for sale are excess
Public Notices NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS - NOVEMBER 2017
DA17/0572 9 lot subdivision, Genista Pl SPRINGVALE NSW 2650, Lot 39 DP 1085747, Applicant: Watsons Hill Pty Ltd In accordance with the provisions of Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Section 9 of the Local Government Act Wagga City Council 1993, notice is hereby given that an Ordinary meeting of the Council of the City The proposal is Integrated Development. of Wagga Wagga will be held at 6.00pm on The approvals requested include:Monday, 27 November 2017 in the Council Approval under (Section 100B of the Rural Meeting room, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets Fires Act 1997). The Approval Body is NSW Wagga Wagga. Rural Fire Service. A Public Access Session and Public Forum The subject applications, Statement of - Planning and Policy will be held on Environmental Effects and accompanying Monday, 20 November 2017. The Public documentation, may be inspected at the Access Session will be held from 5:30 – following address until the closure of 6:00pm and will be followed by the Public exhibition on 13/11/2017. Forum - Planning and Policy. Agenda items Submission Period: 30/10/2017 to for the Public Forum will be available prior 13/11/2017 to the Forum at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr city-of-wagga-wagga/council/minutes-and- Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga reports/public-forums (Customer Service Counter). All meetings are open to members of the When: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to public. Members of the public wishing to Friday (except Public Holidays). address the Council regarding agenda Any person seeking to make a submission items, must complete the appropriate in relation to the abovementioned Public Address Form and return it to Council by 10.00am on the day of meeting. development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority The form is available from the Customer Service counter at the Wagga Wagga Civic to be received prior to 5:00pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any Centre or from Council’s website www. submission is made by way of objection, wagga.nsw.gov.au/paforms. the grounds of objection must be specified Council live streams video and audio of all in the submission. Council meetings. Members of the public Persons lodging submissions are required are advised that their voice and/or image to declare political donations (including may form part of the webcast. donations of more than $1,000) made in Copies of the Agenda are available to the previous two years. For more details, the public, at the meetings or from the including disclosure form, go to www. Customer Service Centre at the Wagga planning.nsw.gov.au/donations. Wagga Civic Centre three days prior to the Persons making written submissions meetings or from Council’s website www. regarding the above development are wagga.nsw.gov.au advised that any submission received RFQ2018-522 DUNN’S within the submission period will be RD CORRIDOR UPGRADE subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy INVESTIGATION and Personal Information Protection Act Suitably endorsed Quotations marked (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final “RFQ2018-522 Dunn’s Rd Corridor report, in its entirety or in part, to Council Upgrade Investigation” are invited and unless explicitly requested by the person will be received by the undersigned until making the submission that they do not 2pm Wednesday15th November 2017. wish this to occur. The purpose of the investigation is to Enquiries: Further details relating to the provide a multi-faceted report on Dunns matter can be obtained by contacting Road which will allow Council to make a determination on the future of Dunns Road the Council’s City Development. If you have any enquiries regarding the from a financial and strategic perspective. application, or about making submission, Enquiries should be directed to Mr Peter please telephone City Development on Ross on 6971 4608. A non-refundable fee 1300292442. of $110.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the Specification or specifications NOTICE OF GRANTING OF A LEASE at nil cost can be accessed on the following UNDER THE ROADS ACT 1993 web address: https://www.tenderlink.com/ Wagga Wagga City Council has granted wagga a lease to Wagga Mini Mix and Precast ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & Concrete Pty Ltd for a disused section of ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979 Urana Street, Wagga Wagga under the provisions of Part 10 – Division 2 of the NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Roads Act Wagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD “Development” under the Environmental CLOSURE Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. Notice is hereby given under Roads Act DA17/0592 9 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision, 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary 97 Coleman St TURVEY PARK NSW 2650, closing of: Lot 28 DP 12289, Lot 1 DP 75580, Lot 1 DP Road: Morgan St, Baylis St 84636, Applicant: Brimbean Estate Pty Ltd Duration: 5pm to 6:15pm 09/11/2017 Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga Reason: Liberty from Violence Parade City Council Detour As per signs NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL EXHIBITION OF DRAFT WAGGA FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT WAGGA DRAFT REVISED Wagga Wagga City Council has received FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT the following application to carry out STUDY AND PLAN “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft Wagga Wagga Draft
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
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bridge timbers, tool boxes, assorted machinery, street signs and if you ever wanted to own a port-a-loo or a bus stop, then this is the auction for you. The auction will take place online at www.pickles.
com.au from Saturday 28 October until Wednesday 1 November. The “Wagga Wagga City Council Online Depot Clearance” can be found under the general goods section in Wagga Wagga.
PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS AS PER SECTION 418 (3) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT.
In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993, Wagga Wagga City Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 27 November 2017 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditors Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2017. A summary of the Financial Statements is provided below: 2017 ($’000)
2016 ($’000)
Total Income from Continuing Operations
154,059
127,274
Total Expenses from Continuing Operations
121,480
123,015
Operating Result from Continuing Operations
32,579
4,259
Net Operating Result for the year
32,579
4,259
Net Operating Result before Grants & Contributions Provided for Capital Purposes
(9,415)
(20,092)
Total Current Assets
71,570
53,714
Total Current Liabilities
(31,019)
(25,446)
Total Non Current Assets
1,413,251
1,450,833
Total Non Current Liabilities
(50,713)
(53,135)
Total Equity
1,403,089
1,425,966
Unrestricted Current Ratio (times)
3.08x
3.39x
Operating Performance Ratio (%)
-6.38%
-13.90%
Debt Service Cover Ratio (times)
5.37x
4.03x
Rates & Annual Charges Outstanding Ratio (%)
5.10%
5.91%
Infrastructure Renewals Ratio (%)
39.74%
30.28%
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Other Financial Information
In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act, 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Statements or the Auditor’s Reports. Copies of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports may be inspected at: - Civic Centre, Corner of Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga - Council’s website – www.wagga.nsw.gov.au Submissions close one week after the above Public Meeting has been held. Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. The draft Wagga Wagga Draft Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan will be on exhibition from 24 October 2017 for a period of 28 days, until 21 November 2017. Council invites public submissions on the draft Policy, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The draft Wagga Wagga Draft Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The draft Policy can also be accessed from Council’s website at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public. Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the revised draft Wagga Wagga Draft Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 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 Draft Wagga Wagga Draft Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to the Draft Wagga Wagga Draft Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan document may be referred to Shaula Siregare on 1300 292 442.
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And don’t worry, the Grinch hasn’t stolen Christmas. The old decorations that are being sold off will make way for some new decorations around the city – keep an eye out as we get ready to crank up the Christmas cheer in the coming weeks.
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