Council News Issue No: 173
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER 2017
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WAGG A I S M E R RY A N D B R I G HT
Carollers and a special visit by Santa Claus helped mark the start of Wagga Wagga's Christmas celebrations on Thursday evening. Community members gathered around the pine tree in the Victory Memorial Gardens as the new light installation was switched on. Featuring 13,800 golden-coloured lights, the installation will light up the cityscape each evening through the festive period and beyond. Flags and footpath decals have also popped up across the CBD, while the annual Christmas digital projection can be seen from the Wollundry Lagoon side of the Civic Centre each night.
TWINKLE, TWINKLE: Mayor Greg Conkey at the switching on of the lights in the Victory Memorial Gardens.
Wagga's future is GM's focus Progress, growth and transparency are high on new General Manager Peter Thompson’s agenda after starting in the role on 30 November. Mr Thompson joins Wagga Wagga City Council from Tamworth Regional Council where he held the roles of General Counsel and Director Planning and Compliance. While Mr Thompson has been recruited on a five-year contract, he said his focus is on building a vibrant and strong community
well into the future. “I’m hopeful and confident that I can progress the interests of the community through the vehicle of Council in a way that’s going to reap benefits not only in the next five years but for the next generation as well,” he said. “The Councillors during the recruitment process said they are looking for someone that’s qualified and experienced and I tick both those boxes. “The only box I need to tick is the trust of the community and I can’t ask for that - I have to work in the job and earn that trust over a period of time.”
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Mr Thompson hit the ground running, starting his first day on the job just after 6am when he met with Council’s outdoor staff at the Alan Turner Depot on Fernleigh Road. He also met with staff at the Civic Centre and Parks Depot, along with other meetings and briefings before attending the launch of the Civic Theatre’s Season 2018 that evening followed by the switching on of the new light installation in the Victory Memorial Gardens. “I reckon I’m pretty safe in saying I’m the first GM in NSW to actually start at the depot and meet the outdoor staff,” Mr Thompson said. “I’ve had briefings on what’s currently an
issue in Wagga and what things need to be dealt with sooner rather than later. “I’m definitely here to progress the interests of Wagga during this exciting political climate in terms of the funding that’s currently available and want to make sure Wagga gets its fair share.” Mr Thompson is qualified in both science and law and is accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales as a specialist in Local Government and Planning Law, with seven years’ experience in private practice. He has held subsequent employment with the NSW Environment Protection Authority as a Senior Operations Officer, and the Department of Land and Water Conservation.
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PET WEEK
OF THE
i to Say h i! Jov
He may have the name of a rock star, but his personality is quite the opposite. Jovi is a black male domestic shorthair who loves to curl up on a lap and enjoy pats. He will also shower you with kisses and cuddles. If Jovi is your new little rock star you can adopt him for $172, which includes microchipping, lifetime registration, first vaccination, desexing, worming, heartworm test and a vet check. You can meet him and all his ‘band members’ friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, 1pm to 4.15pm, Monday through Saturday. Contact the shelter on 6971 4651 or visit graswagga.com.au.
Lodgement of applications prior to Christmas closedown The last date for Development Applications, Construction Certificates and Subdivision Certificates to be received before the Christmas closedown is Wednesday 20 December at 4.30pm. Each year Council receives an influx of applications prior to the Christmas closedown and there is insufficient time to acknowledge or begin processing these until almost two weeks later in early January. Please ensure all applications are presented to Council prior to the noted cut-off or held back from lodgement until early in the New Year.
1300 292 442
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SHIPSHAPE: Project Coordinator (Parks & Recreation) Phill Blake inspects the shoreline upgrade works underway at Lake Albert.
Lake Albert foreshore works to make a splash this summer
Long, lazy summer days by the waters’ edge are in store for Wagga Wagga residents. Works underway on a 200m stretch of shoreline on the eastern side of Lake Albert are sure to make a splash for all lake users. Foreshore landscaping on either side of the boat ramp at Apex Park will make accessing the water easier and safer. Works are also being carried out to repair and protect the shoreline from erosion. Sand-filled cushions and large rocks will provide seating by the waters’ edge, a dedicated kayak/ canoe ramp is under construction and a raised sand pit will give an additional safe area for families to enjoy. Twenty poles along the shoreline will also provide dedicated boat tie up points. “Lake Albert is already a popular destination for residents and visitors, for both boating and recreational purposes. These upgrades provide improvements for all as well as attracting new users to the lake, and, complement the existing family-friendly facilities already at the lake,” Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) Ben Creighton said. “This project delivers a number of improvements
to access and safety at the lake. These include stairs in the shoreline to easily move from the sand to the higher grassed areas, a raised sandpit area slightly away from the water for families with toddlers to safely enjoy the space and assigned boat tie up areas will help separate vessels from people enjoying the water. “Some works have also been carried out to remediate erosion in a section of the foreshore which will help strengthen and protect the banks of the lake into the future.” All treatments along the foreshore are designed to withstand the elements and fluctuating lake water levels. The foreshore works are the second stage of improvement works at Lake Albert with upgrades to the Apex Park car park and boat ramp completed last year. A $500,000 grant from Roads and Maritime Services NSW Boating Now Projects and $230,000 contributed by Council has funded the project. Works were split in two stages as low water levels were required to carry out the foreshore works. The shoreline works are expected to be complete in a fortnight.
U PDATE O N A PPE A L PROC E SS Following Council’s decision to refuse a development application for a Transitional Group Home at 199 Gurwood Street (DA17/0211), the applicant has lodged an appeal with the NSW Land and
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ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
Nominate now! Inductees will be recognised as part of the City of Wagga Wagga Australia Day Ceremony held on Thursday 25 January. Nominations close 5pm Monday 11 December 2017 For more information or to download a nomination form visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/AustraliaDay or call Council’s recreation officer on 1300 292 442.
THIS WEEK:
DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGE SWAP OR BUY
Every Sat 9am-12pm. Community Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Albury and Shaw Sts. Ph: 0411 417 956
MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET Every Sat 9:30am-12pm. Mates Gully Café. Ph: 6921 4241
COMBINED RIDERS OF WAGGA TOY RUN Sat 2 Dec 9am-1pm. Starts Jubilee Park Car Park, finishes Civic Centre Precinct. Ph: 0408 420 766
Environment Court. The matter has been referred to Council’s solicitors, who are currently preparing Council’s defence in relation to this matter. The matter has been listed by the court for a Registrar
BERREMBED STATION OPEN GARDEN: MIA’S BIG ADVENTURE
Sat 2 Dec 11am-4pm. Adults $5, children free. Berrembed Station. Devonshire tea and lunch available for purchase. Bus available. Ph: 0400 676 836
XMAS PARTY RACE DAY
Sat 2 Dec From 12pm. $15 entry. Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Ph: 6921 2151
TAMBEA KITCHEN & GARDEN: PRESERVES WORKSHOP WITH MICHELE MOLONEY Sat 2 Dec 2pm-5pm. $90 includes recipes, canapés, drinks, tuition and what you make. tambea@ tambeakitchengarden. com
TARCUTTA RSL CLUB COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Telephone Directions Hearing on Monday 4 December 2017, whereby the court will issue further directions in relation to this matter and will not include any consideration of evidence, etc.
Sat 2 Dec 3pm till late. Free. Tarcutta RSL Club. Ph: 6928 4241
DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE Sat 2 Dec 7:30pm to midnight. Downside Hall Ph: 0427 042 686
ROSELEIGH MANOR – RETRO CHRISTMAS PARTY Sat 2 Dec 7pm. $40 per person. Drinks available for purchase and bus available for additional cost. Ph: 6928 4420
BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC AFTERNOON
Sun 3 Dec 2pm-6pm. Adults $5, U16 free. Home Tavern Hotel. Ph: 0407 658 901
LEARN STAND-UP COMEDY
Sun 3 to Thur 7 Dec 6:30pm-9:30pm nightly. $600 full fee - $330 concession. Que Bar &
Nightclub Function Room. Ph: 0448 347 888
TAMBEA KITCHEN & GARDEN: FLORAL WREATH MAKING WITH TILLIA WITHERS
Thur 7 Dec 6pm-9pm. $95 includes all materials, floral scissors for you to keep, supper. tambea@ tambeakitchengarden. com
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
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COUNCILLOR COLUMN
On Tuesday morning I was fortunate enough to attend a breakfast with the school captains of Wagga. During this breakfast a number of ideas and issues were raised by these
students for improving the city not just for young people but for all. A few of the many ideas mentioned were: • Increasing public transport, especially on weekends • Improving sporting facilities • Improving and increasing cultural, artistic and
performance activities and opportunities • Increasing the connection between Council and young people • More community building events Earlier this year Councillor Keenan and I put forward a notice of motion about improving the connection between Council and the young people of Wagga
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and for many months the staff have been working with young people about the best way to increase that connection with a report coming to the January meeting. This report is important because when the students were asked whether they were planning on staying in Wagga post high school or not, less that 20 per cent
indicated that they were. A range of reasons were provided for their decision such as their university course they want to do is elsewhere, plans to travel, and greater opportunities in the capital cities. This presents a challenge to not only Council but everyone invested in Wagga as how we work towards making this city an attractive
option for young people to choose to stay. We hope the report coming to Council in January provides an opportunity to create a framework in which the youth of Wagga can help shape its future and we will be lesser for it if we didn’t listen intently.
Councillor Dan Hayes
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: Lloyd followed by Bourkelands • Seasonal: City-wide roundabout maintenance • Roadside: Northern region • Village: Collingullie followed by Galore and Currawarna
F O C U S ON CI T Y ' S Y O U T H A T B R E A K F A S T
High school captains gathered at Council on Tuesday morning for a mayoral breakfast, where they shared with Council their thoughts on leadership, youth engagement and what Council can do to improve Wagga Wagga. The young leaders said many great changes had recently taken place in Wagga Wagga and that Council offers a broad events calendar. However, they also identified that there could be more infrastructure and services targeted towards youth within the city. There was also consensus that more opportunities could be created that allowed for a united youth approach to tackling small and large local issues. “On Tuesday morning we were able to meet with an enthusiastic group of school captains who told us what they see as positive changes within Wagga, including the revitalisation of the Main Street, and areas where Council can improve for example making sure there is recreational infrastructure for youth not just young children,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said.
“I look forward to working in partnership with these school captains in the future to deliver more leadership programs and opportunities for our local youth.” Council will consider the leaders’ feedback alongside feedback collected from an extensive youth engagement consultation program that ran between July and November. The consultation program involved a youth forum, online survey, workshops and working groups. The findings from the youth engagement consultations will be presented at the December Council Meeting. At the breakfast on Tuesday morning, Council announced the winner of the iPad Mini, Wagga Wagga High School student Cade Davies. Cade was randomly drawn from the list of more than 200 people who completed the online youth survey. The High School Captains’ Mayoral breakfast was attended by representatives from Wagga Wagga High School, Kooringal High School, Mount Austin High School, St Mary McKillop, Kildare Catholic College, The Riverina Anglican College and Wagga Christian College.
H AV E Y O U R S AY ON FLOOD PLAN
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - Maternity Relief Remuneration: Min $2,621.22 gpf + super Enquiries: Lisa Saffery - (02) 6926 9320 Closing Date: Thursday, 7 December 2017
ABORIGINAL YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Remuneration: Min $2,621.22 gpf + super Enquiries: Lisa Saffery - (02) 6926 9320 Closing Date: Thursday, 7 December 2017
HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC
Remuneration: Min $2,178.90 gpf + super Enquiries: Paul Wallace - 0438 245 049 Closing Date: Friday, 8 December 2017
STRATEGIC PARTNER - INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Remuneration: Min $3,318.44 gpf + super Enquiries: Reece Hamblin - (02) 6926 9220 Closing Date: Monday, 11 December 2017
WEB DEVELOPER - Two (2) year contract
Residents have until Wednesday 6 December to make a submission on the Draft Revised Wagga Wagga Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. The 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 and plan has been on public exhibition since October 24 with a series of community pop-in sessions held to help residents further understand the documents or ask questions of the project team before making a submission. To find out more, read the draft documents or make a submission visitwagga.nsw.gov.au/waggafloodplain.
Remuneration: Negotiable with the successful applicant Enquiries: Reece Hamblin - (02) 6926 9220 Closing Date: Monday, 11 December 2017
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COORDINATOR Remuneration: Min $3,149.92 gpf + super Enquiries: Ingrid Hensley - (02) 6926 9573 Closing Date: Friday, 8 December 2017
PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER - 2 x Positions
Remuneration: Min $2,497.82 gpf + super Enquiries: Therese Reeckman - 0447 644 067 or Fiona Piltz 0409 824 634 Closing Date: Monday, 11 December 2017
PEOPLE & CULTURE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
HAVE YOUR SAY: North Wagga residents Donna and Tim Hartwig chat to the project team for the Draft Revised Wagga Wagga Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan at a community pop-in session earlier this week.
D I SCOV E R TH E WAGG A REG I ON Council’s Visitor Economy and Events team have released their newest publication, the Wagga Wagga + Surrounds Discovery Map. A brand new publication, the map highlights things to do and places to eat within the city and region with listings of local services, attractions, restaurants, cafes and more. The Discovery Map is intended as Council’s primary tool for visitors already in the city. Almost 40,000 copies will be distributed to accommodation properties, restaurants and cafes, visitor attractions and other businesses.
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It’s development complements the Visitor Guide, which will remain the key motivational tool for visitors and is distributed through Visitor Information Centres in NSW, ACT, Victoria and SA, as well as selected accommodation properties and attractions in the region. The new map is a result of Council’s Wagga Tourism Partner Program, which has grown to include 118 businesses from a range of industries, including accommodation, cafes, restaurants, and other visitor attractions, as well as eight neighbouring Local Government Areas.
Remuneration: Min $2,089.66 gpf + super Enquiries: Therese Reeckman - 0447 644 067 or Fiona Piltz - 0409 824 634 Closing Date: Monday, 11 December 2017
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER Part-time - 21 hours per week (Maternity Relief) Remuneration: Min $626.90 gpf + super (pro-rata) Enquiries: Brian Favell - (02) 6926 9270 Closing Date: Friday, 15 December 2017
FINANCE OFFICER
Enquiries: Carolyn Rodney - (02) 6926 9293 Closing Date: Friday, 15 December 2017
To view these opportunities and apply, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs
City of Wagga Wagga is an EEO employer Values - Part of everything we do: Trust • Respect • Innovation • Teamwork
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Public Notices RFT NO 201813 FOOTPATH NETWORK CONSTRUCTION
Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT No 201813 Footpath Network Construction” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 20th December 2017. The Contract is a lump sum Contract for the construction of new sections of footpath and installation of pram ramps in various suburbs of Wagga Wagga. Tenders will be assessed on a number of criteria. Tenderers are advised that the lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. As part of this RFT process, a pretender site briefing is to occur on Monday 11th December 2017. Further details of the meeting are contained in the tendering documentation. This meeting is a mandatory meeting meaning only those contractors represented at the site meeting will be eligible to submit an offer. Enquiries should be directed to Council’s Project Coordinator via email crouch.kylie@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 at 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 of: Road: Baylis St from Morgan St to Morrow St Duration: 11:45am to 12:30pm 02/12/2017 Reason: Toy Run Parade Detour: Not required
EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POL 046 PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS LODGED BY COUNCILLORS, STAFF AND INDIVIDUALS OF WHICH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY ARISE, OR ON COUNCIL OWNED LAND POLICY
Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft Processing Development Applications Lodged by Councillors, Staff and Individuals of which a Conflict of Interest may arise, or on Council Owned Land Policy. The draft Policy will be on exhibition for an extended period, until 28 January 2018. Council invites public submissions on the draft Policy, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The draft Policy 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 Policy 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 Policy 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 Policy document may be referred to Cameron Collins on 1300 292 442
EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICY - POL 079 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft POL 079 Risk Management Policy. The draft Policy will be on exhibition from 28 November 2017 until 29 January 2018. Council invites public submissions on the draft Policy, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The draft Policy 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 Policy 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 Policy 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
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unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to the Policy document may be referred to Ingrid Hensley on 1300 292 442.
EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICY – POL 048 STREET TREE POLICY
Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft Policy POL 048. The draft Policy will be on exhibition from Saturday 2 December 2017 for a period of 28 days, until Saturday 20 January 2018. Council invites public submissions on the draft Policy, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The draft Policy 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 Policy 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 Policy 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 Policy document may be referred to Jim Dunn on 1300 292 442.
EXHIBITION OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES, AND PROPOSED NEW AIRPORT FEES FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR
Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of the reinstatement of Airport Fees and Charges and proposed new Airport fees for the 2017/18 financial year. The reinstatement and new fees will be on exhibition from Saturday 2 December for a period of 28 days, until Wednesday 3 January 2018. Council invites public submissions on the reinstatement and new Fees and Charges, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The proposed reinstatement and new fees are 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 proposed reinstatement and new fees and charges 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 proposed reinstatement and new fees 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 proposed reinstatement and new fees and charges 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 proposed reinstatement and new fees and charges may be referred to Natalie Te Pohe on 1300 292 442.
EXHIBITION OF PROPOSED SAN ISIDORE VILLAGE SEPTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Proposed San Isidore Village Septic System Upgrade Financial Assistance Program. The draft Financial Assistance Program will be on exhibition from Thursday 29 November 2017 until Monday 29 January 2018. Council invites public submissions on the proposed program, to be lodged within the exhibition period. The proposed Financial Assistance program would provide: A one off subsidy of up to $690.00 for the upgrading of San Isidore Village Ratepayers Septic systems provided they currently have a registered septic system with Wagga Wagga City Council. Evidence of a septic system upgrade and applicable Council fees paid must be submitted when applying for the subsidy with only upgrades carried out since 27 November 2017 (the date Council resolved not to proceed with the San Isidore Village Sewer Scheme) are eligible for the subsidy. The subsidy program is proposed to end 30 June 2020, which will allow upgrades to be undertaken given the removal of the San Isidore Village Sewer Scheme
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from Council’s plans. A subsidy may only be claimed once, upon producing paid Council receipts whereby Council will reimburse the amount paid up to a maximum of $690.00. Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the proposed Financial Assistance program 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 program 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 proposed program may be referred to Carolyn Rodney Manager Finance on 1300 292 442. Submissions will be received until 5pm on Monday 29 January 2018.
SENIORS FESTIVAL 2018 WORKING PARTY
Each year a group of dedicated community members assists Wagga Wagga City Council to develop a program of activities and events designed to thank and celebrate older people for the contributions they make to our community. NSW Seniors Festival will be celebrated from Wednesday 4 April until Sunday 15 April 2018. It is now time to establish a working party and start planning next year’s program. People interested in joining are required to RSVP to Victoria Lowe, Council’s Community Development Officer by 5pm Monday 11 December, 2017 on 1300 292 442 or via email lowe.victoria@wagga.nsw. gov.au Date and time: Friday 15 December from 10.30am to 11.30am Venue: Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga
RFQ2018/524 SUPPLY OF OUTDOOR CLOTHING
Suitably endorsed Quotations marked “RFT2018-524 Supply of Outdoor Clothing” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 10 January 2018. This is a schedule of rates contract for the supply of clothing for outdoor staff. Enquiries should be directed to Council’s Supervisor Contracts Mark Hewson on 02 6926 9432 or email hewson.mark@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
RFT 2018/16: TRADE SERVICES: PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, DATA CABLING, RADIO COMMUNICATION, PAINTING AND HVAC MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2018/16 – Trade Services” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2.00pm Wednesday 17 January 2018. This Panel Contract is to provide Council with the trade services involved for the supply of plumbing, electrical, data cabling, radio communications, painting and the mechanical maintenance of air-conditioning plant and equipment. Enquiries should be directed to Tony Powell on 02 6926 9646 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
PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Docker St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (lift from Docker Street between Edward Street and Brookong Ave, adjacent to Wagga Wagga Rural Referral Hospital) Duration: 14/12/2017 and 15/12/2017 from 8.30pm to 5.00am Reason: To allow Wagga Mobile Cranes to remove demountable buildings from WWRRH property with a 100t crane. Detour: Edward St, Murray St and Brookong St (Eastern side of Docker St) Edward St, Dobney Ave, Hardy Ave and Docker St (Western side of Docker St)
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979 - NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Wagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. DA17/0036 11 Lot Residential Subdivision & Tree Removal, Demolition of Sheds, 6218 Olympic Hwy URANQUINTY NSW 2652, Lot 8 DP 1136939, Applicant: Eldridge First National Real Estate DA17/0506 Proposed ‘Private Native Forestry Thinning Operation’, 1007 Arajoel Rd GALORE NSW 2650, Note: the subject development site is legally addressed to Arajoel Road, however
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is located on the Sturt Highway which adjoins its southern boundary, Lot 1 DP 1123786 Applicant: Vincent Gerard Lenehan Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City Council The subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition. Submission Period: 04/12/2017 to 18/12/2017 Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter). When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Any person seeking to make a submission in relation to the abovementioned development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5:00pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission. Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $1,000) made in the previous two years. For more details, including 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 telephone City Development on 1300292442.
PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga Duration: 7.00am to 5.00pm 4/12/2017. Reason: Wagga Mobile Cranes to lift air conditioners units onto Telstra Building with a 50t crane Detour: Johnston Street and Fitzmaurice Street Road close between Johnston St and Sturt St. One lane open, traffic controllers on site to direct pedestrians and vehicles.
Peter Thompson, General Manager