Council News #101 - July 2 2016

Council News Issue No: 101

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 2 JULY 2016

Weekly information from us to you Water colours on Willans Hill In the heart of Wagga’s bushland, some urban art is taking shape.

It’s a facelift of a concrete water tank, featuring faces.

The youthful exuberance of Wagga students cupping running water has been captured and recreated in spray paint by mural artist Trina Collins.

Armed with 750 cans of paint, in myriad of colours, Trina has been bracing Wagga’s wild winter weather this week to bring the artwork to life.

Trina’s concrete canvas is on top of Willans Hill and stands eight metres high, and is 85 metres around.

Once complete, the magnificent mural will be Wagga’s largest public artwork.

If the weather plays fair, Trina’s artwork will be complete in another seven days.

The mural project is a joint venture between Riverina Water County Council (RWCC) and Wagga Wagga City Council. The public art project will cost $14,500 and was fully funded by RWCC.

WATER PAINTING: Artist Trina Collins will use about 750 cans of spray paint to complete a largescale mural, which depicts faces of Wagga kids, on the side of a water tank on Willans Hill.

Support for emergency hub A purpose-built coordination and training hub for some of Wagga Wagga’s vital emergencyresponse units has been proposed for a parcel of land in the city’s north.

while allowing brigades to retain a presence in their local communities, including their front-line operational response.

The precinct would be purpose-built to meet and improve the current and future support needs for the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW State Emergency Services (SES) and the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA).

“This precinct will enhance the already The proposed emergency services precinct great service delivery of our local will enable combined, strategic support, emergency-response agencies,” Mayor of

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“These agencies already have a collaborative working relationship, sometimes communicating daily, and, heavily support one another during emergency events, so it makes sense to house them under the one roof.”

Day-to-day administration tasks, ongoing training, meetings and community engagement activities would be delivered from the hub.

There will also be equipment storage

space, helipad facilities and scope for brigades to use the hub as a co-location site for operational purposes if needed.

Councillors voted at the June Ordinary Council Meeting to provide in-principle support and set aside a parcel of land on the corner of the Olympic Highway and Coolamon Road for the proposed precinct.

The RFS will now work on providing Council a further report on the full scope, resourcing requirements and funding models for the proposed precinct.

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KEY DOCUMENTS DEFINING CITY’S FUTURE VISION ADOPTED The City of Wagga Wagga this week adopted its Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) suite of documents, including a balanced budget for 2016/17.

Council’s total operating expenditure for the next financial year is $119M, with a further $13.6M for capital renewals and $51M for new capital expenditure.

Included in the IP&R documents are Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) 2016/17, Revenue and Pricing Policy 2016/17 and Long Term Financial Plan 2016/26.

“IP&R is the planning and reporting framework that the City of Wagga Wagga uses to work towards achieving the community’s vision,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall said.

“It contains key documents that are used to plan for future projects and services for our community.

“The coming 12 months are an important time for Wagga Wagga

as Council looks to undertake major projects that will define the future growth of our city.”

These defining projects include the continued implementation of Council’s Fit for the Future action plan, growth of the Bomen Business Park, developing the Equex MultiPurpose Stadium and increasing the city’s flood protection.

Additional new and continuing projects and services allocated for the next 12 months include: • Construction of new open spaces, playgrounds and neighbourhood parks and renewal of park amenities and play equipment • Commitment to upgrading Council-owned facilities • Road pavement Rehabilitation and Reseal Programs • Bridge Replacement Program, including Eunony Bridge, project Council’s IP&R documents are available at wagga.nsw.gov.au/ipr or from the Customer Service Centre.

Fun to flow in Wagga during winter school holidays Need help keeping your kids entertained during the school holidays?

Even if the wet weather lingers, there are plenty of indoor options throughout the city.

Grab our winter school holiday guide and find a great activity for your family, or head to one of the many Council initiatives like Halla-Day Adventures or Neural Knitworks at the library.

You can download the guide at visitwagga.com/ schoolholidays.

necessary following advice the PCYC would no longer be partnering with Council on the project.

A budget of $150,000 in the 2016/17 year has

been allocated for the integrated master plan, which is to include the Bolton Park stadium and sports fields, Oasis Aquatic Centre and Robertson Oval.

R E L I V E T H E ‘ 8 0 S AT T H E M U S E U M Join Acclaimed historian Frank Bongiorno (pictured) for a free author talk on his best-selling book The Eighties: The Decade that Transformed Australia.

The eighties was a time of huge upheaval, with high-flying entrepreneurs booming and busting, torrid debates over land rights and immigration, the advent of AIDS, the origins of a harsh recession and the rise of the New Right It was a time when Australians fought for social change — on union picket lines, at rallies for women’s rights and against nuclear weapons, and as part of a new environmental movement.

It was the decade that gave Midnight Oil its biggest hits and strongest controversies.

Relive Australia’s most controversial decade in all its glory, quirkiness, and bravado.

Signed copies of Bongiorno’s

CULTURE: Kath Withers’ Mourning Basket, 2014 (detail) raffia, kangaroo skin, paper core. Image: Jacob Raupach

comprehensive history of the 1980s will be available for sale at the event.

Head along to the Museum of the Riverina, Historic Council Chambers site, tomorrow, Sunday 3 July, at 7pm.

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NEURAL KNITWORKS Neural Knitworks for the kids is a special school holiday family event at the Wagga Wagga City Library.

Whether you’re a whiz with yarn, or just discovering the joy of craft, Neural Knitworks invites you to crochet, knit, or knot lots and lots of textile neurons.

Your creations will be joined with others to weave a sculptural knitted ‘neural network’. No knitting experience is required and people of all ages can participate.

You can join in the fun on 5 July and 12 July from 10am to noon and its suitable for primary or high school children. Children must be accompanied by an adult and bookings are essential.

Contact the library on 6926 9700 or email wcl@wagga. nsw.gov.au.

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N E W V I S I O N F O R B O LT O N PA R K A revised master plan and detailed business case will be developed for the Bolton Park Multi Purpose Stadium project.

The revised plan is

KIDZONE AT THE MUSEUM The best place for kids to discover and play is Kidzone at the Museum of the Riverina.

There are costumes, crafts and special museum items you can touch and hold – and best of all it’s free!

The Botanic Gardens site can be found on Lord Baden Powell Drive and is open from 10am to 4pm on Tuesday to Saturday and 10am to 2pm on Sunday.

For more information call 6925 2934 or visit wagga. nsw.gov.au/museum.

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WINHANGALANG MARRA: CLEVER LEFT HAND Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Aunty Kath Withers as she demonstrates her weaving and cultural practice at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s E3 Art Space.

The light filled E3 art space will come alive with Wiradjuri culture through the captivating art of weaving.

The sessions are free are held 10am to 2pm from Tuesday 5 July to Friday 8 July.

Group bookings are available upon request.

For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/gallery.

HALL-A-DAY ADVENTURES: BALLOONATIC Let Questacon’s Excited Particles take you on a highflying journey through the history and science of the humble balloon.

Wagga kids will be blown away by the magic and wonder of science when the nationally-acclaimed science theatre troupe visits Galore, Uranquinty, Oura, Collingullie and Ladysmith from 11 to 15 July.

Balloonatic is a spectacular science show takes audiences on a fun-filled, hands-on journey through the history and science of the humble balloon.

The one-man show explores everything from hot-air ballooning, helium and hydrogen and the use of balloons in space.

Tickets are $5 or $4 for groups of four or more and can be purchased through the Civic Theatre Booking Office, civictheatre.com.au.

WAGGA WAGGA CITY LIBRARY The library is the perfect place to hang out with the kids for a few hours in the holidays.

As Goldilocks would say “it’s just right!”. Come in and enjoy board games, Xbox Kinect, craft activities, WiFi and, of course, books!

Bring a coffee and relax in the children’s area while the kids get busy.

BOTANIC GARDENS ZOO A trip to the Botanic Gardens Zoo is the best way to spend the school holidays in Wagga, with nearly 10,000 locals and visitors paying the free facility a visit last school holidays.

The popular family-friendly attraction was even featured on Sydney Weekender earlier this year, with the zoo’s broad range of animals, freeflight aviary and wandering peacocks some of the many highlights.

The zoo is open from 9am to 4pm daily.

Wagga Wagga City Council presents

JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN!

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Remuneration: Min $33.58 gph + super Enquiries: Brian Plummer - 02 6926 9750 or Robert Knight 02 6926 9777 Closing Date: Friday, 15 July 2016

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TAKE YOU ON A HIGH-FLYING JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY & SCIENCE OF THE HUMBLE BALLOON!

Touring in Galore, Uranquinty, Oura, Collingullie and Ladysmith Monday 11 – Friday 15 July 2016

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Old roller shows history of Riverina farming ingenuity

ON A ROLL: Diana Lovett, the daughter of the John Lovett who invented the Hepburn & Lovett Sheepskin Roller, was this week reunited with the machine at the Museum of the Riverina’s Botanic Gardens site. Diana and the roller are being featured in a new museum project, Talking Machines, which captures stories of years gone-by.

The Hepburn and Lovett Sheepskin Roller might not garner the recognition of the Sunshine harvester, but this locally-invented machine boosted crop production across the Riverina.

Its story will be captured in an exciting museum project.

The Museum of the Riverina is reaching across generations with Talking Machines, a film project that fires up old machines and captures the stories of the people who used them. In rusted metal frames and once sharp blades, the memories of generations of Australian men and women who farmed an unforgiving landscape are coming to life.

Having conducted interviews and captured footage of the machines in action right across the Riverina area, the project now turns its attention to two important machines in the Museum of the Riverina’s

collection in Wagga Wagga.

Diana Lovett is the daughter of the man who invented the Sheepskin roller, and was this week reunited with the machine at the Museum of the Riverina’s Botanic Gardens site, recalling her memories of its invention and use.

The Hepburn and Lovett Sheepskin Roller was invented in Wagga Wagga in the 1950s by John Hepburn and John Lovett.

A drum wrapped in sheepskin was rolled across raked earth to harvest the burrs of clover, which could then be cleaned and sewn to improve soil fertility.

Over the course of the 1950s, clover was used to increase the soil nitrogen levels across the Riverina area and to overcome the skeleton weed which had taken hold and ravaged production. Farmers reported dramatic increases in wheat yields that followed three seasons of clover growth.

F I T Z M A U R I C E S T R E E T PA R K I N G T R I A L Trial timed parking options in the Fitzmaurice Street area are now in place.

At the City of Wagga Wagga May Ordinary Council Meeting Councillors agreed to implement an interim trial period for two-hour parking in the Fitzmaurice Street area.

Under the six-month trial five one-hour sections in Fitzmaurice Street have been changed to two-hour timed parking.

A mix of timed parking options, including 30-minute, one-hour and two-hour sections, are now available in the Fitzmaurice Street zone.

Consultation with Fitzmaurice Street business owners were carried out by Council before the parking changes were implemented.

“This trial is an opportunity to test parking options in real world scenarios, and see exactly what works best for motorists and businesses in Fitzmaurice Street,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall said.

“The Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and additional consultation with Fitzmaurice Street businesses will help inform any actions moving forward in regards to CBD parking.”

The Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy (WWITS) is a comprehensive study that looks at all transport related matters in Wagga, including parking, the city’s road networks, cycle ways, public transport and more.

“The WWITS project has already included

THIS WEEK: DOWNSIDE BUSHDANCE

Sat 2 July 7.30pm – midnight Downside Hall, off Coolamon Road.

Ph: 6925 4800

WAGGA RSL CLUB CYCLING CLASSIC

Sat 2 & Sun 3 July Fast paced criterium events will be staged at the picturesque Wollundry Lagoon circuit from 12 noon on Saturday. Sunday’s event is a 100km road race starting and finishing at Gobbagombalin. The race starts from The Gap Road with cyclists competing for a place over a challenging undulating course to Coolamon and back.

Ph: 0427 448 566

BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC AFTERNOON

Sun 3 July 2pm - 6pm Adults $5. Home Tavern

Hotel, Fitzmaurice Street.

Ph: 0407 658 901

MINIATURE RAILWAY

Sun 3 July 10.30am 4pm $2 per ride, enclosed footwear essential.

Botanic Gardens, Macleay St.

RESERVE FORCES DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE

Sun 3 July 10.30am for 11am start.

In 2016 the Reserve Forces Council will commemorate the centenary of the Battles of the Western Front and other major military events of 1916. Victory Memorial Gardens cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 6922 9766

NAIDOC WEEK 2016

Sun 3 to Sun 10 July Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievements during NAIDOC Week Immerse yourself in culture with traditional storytelling on

PARKING CHANGES

Fitzmaurice Street six-month trial parking changes now in place: • Between Crampton and Kincaid streets – two hour parking, eastern and western sides • Between Kincaid and Gurwood streets – two hour parking, western side only • Between Johnston Street and Wollundry Lagoon – two hour parking eastern and western sides. extensive public consultation, and one more round of public engagement is still to come,” Cr Kendall said.

“Council thanks all residents and community groups who have already taken part in the WWITS consultation — community input is crucial to any city plan.

“There is still time to contribute to the transport strategy, so, if you have an idea, issue or can see an opportunity for the future of parking, or any transport matter in Wagga, then I strongly encourage you to take part in the consultation.”

The WWITS final draft and strategies will be presented to Council in the coming months.

Once endorsed, the draft will be placed on public exhibition and open for submissions from the general public.

the Wollundry Lagoon or hop on the bus for a tour of local Aboriginal sites. Bring your family to NAIDOC at the movies, get a hole-in-one at the Golf Day or attend NAIDOC Ball & Awards. www.wagganaidoc.com

INTERNATIONAL MILLINERY FORUM 2016

Sun 3 to Fri 8 July A premier millinery education event held in a relaxed and welcoming regional setting. Milliners of all experience levels, from all parts of the world, will have the opportunity to come together and learn the latest techniques, skills and millinery trends.

As well as attending workshops and the trade expo, delegates will also attend a cocktail reception, gala dinner, hat parades and mystery dinners during the week-long event.

Mater Dei Catholic College, Plunkett Drive.

Ph: 6921 3012

COMEDY TOUR TO TOOLEYBUC Thu 7 July 8pm

Five of Sydney’s best comedians will travel across NSW to raise money for Soldier On. Wagga Wagga Commercial Club, Gurwood Street.

Ph: 6921 3012

THE BIG GUNS OF COUNTRY TOUR

Fri 8 July 8pm Come and relive the magic & great hits of country superstars Glen Campbell, Linda Ronstadt & John Denver in a truly unique and inspiring tribute to three music legends who dominated the charts in the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta Street.

Ph. 6926 9688

PET WEEK

OF THE

Meet Pixie This week’s Pet of the Week is a one-year-old female Jack Russell named Pixie (imp 394).

Pixie is looking for a family to play with and is available for adoption from 8 July at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter.

The adoption fee of $323.40, which includes microchipping,

EVOCITIES LAUNCHES NEW LOOK

The revamped Evocities campaign is shining a light on Wagga and other regional centres as the best place to live, work and raise a family.

Evocities launched in 2010 to encourage Sydneysiders to move to a regional centre such as Albury, Armidale, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth and Wagga.

The campaign last week launched its new creative look, including a new logo, website, imagery and videos all of which sport the tagline ‘Regional City Living’ and promote the key message that ‘we are living, we are Evocities’.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall said the inspiration behind the brand’s new look was to tell the stories of families who had relocated to the country from the city.

“Each regional city provided an

ambassador who took part in a video interview and photo shoot to tell their story,” he said.

“The biggest factor that shone through in each of the case study stories was the abundance of time relocators have now that they’re not commuting as far anymore.”

Wagga’s ambassador is Kate Bower, who said the move to the Riverina was a great change for her family.

“Here in Wagga everything is easy,” she said. “There’s no stress with parking, there’s no stress with getting there in time.

“It doesn’t take long to get anywhere and there’s so many things to get involved in. I just feel more alive.”

Since 2010, more than 2628 households have moved to one of the seven Evocities. To find out more, visit evocities.com.au.

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/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.

lifetime registration, vaccination, desexing and worming.

If you would like to meet Pixie or any of her buddies, visit the shelter from Monday to Saturday between 1pm and 4.15pm.

For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/animals or call 6971 4651 during business hours.

Collingullie Tuesday July 5, 3.45pm – 4.45pm Humula Wednesday July 6, 9.15am – 11.15am Tarcutta Friday July 8, 9am – 11am Ph: (02) 6926 9771

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COUNCILLOR COLUMN Many people have spoken to me of their distress and sadness at the increasing levels of violence across the world and in our community.

We hear stories from overseas, gunmen killing indiscriminately, assassination attempts,

riots and racially motivated violence.

Australia has also been witness to many of these sorts of horrifying events, including the unacceptable violence against women that has seen lives shattered and many murdered by their partners.

I must say that sometimes I share a sense of hopelessness when I see these things reflected in our

community.

But I also see hope.

As a Councillor I am privileged to be invited to events and celebrations of significant community milestones.

My hope springs from seeing the work that our people are doing, in our city, across the country and worldwide.

While we have problems to resolve,

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many good souls are putting hands to the wheel in Wagga: our Rotarians drive the international peace city movement; our citizens ensure educational opportunities, locally and abroad.

In every walk of life we have people making their contributions, ensuring dignity and respect, and holding out the hand of friendship to

those in need.

We are a harmonious community. People of all religions, races and political leanings going about their business, making quiet contributions on a daily basis to our quality of life, ensuring people who need assistance have it, and building opportunity.

As a community we recognise that the

HIGH RISK RIVER RED GUM REMOVED SAFELY

Council staff and contractors worked carefully to remove a river red gum in the Civic Precinct last weekend.

A branch weighing five tonnes fell from the around 100-yearold tree in January, landing on the lawn area between the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and National Art Glass Gallery.

Following the failure, the tree was reassessed and upgraded to a high risk due to the high volume of people

who walk through the area daily.

The removal took all of Saturday to complete, with a crane used to safely lower the limbs.

The mulch from the tree will be used in parks around the city, while the tree timber will also be recycled.

The raised garden bed area has been tidied up following the removal and a replacement tree will be planted elsewhere in the Civic Precinct.

EARLY SPRING CLEAN FOR BAYLIS STREET PAVERS More than 14,800 square metres of pavers will be cleaned over the next two weeks.

Pedestrian access to parts of Baylis Street will be restricted in the evenings as contractors

Public Notices

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Baylis & Fitzmaurice Sts between Morrow and Johnston Sts, Johnston St, Ivan Jack Dr, Best St, Morrow St, Peter St, Morrow St Duration: 2 July 2016 from 10am to 5pm Reason: Wagga Classic Cycle event Detour: As per sign posted routes

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 & sections of Morgan, Forsyth & Tompson St Date: 3 July 2016 Duration: Sunday Nights to Thursday nights Approximately 2 weeks Reason: High Pressure

pressure clean the pavers from Morrow Street to Edward Street.

Works are scheduled to begin on Sunday 3 July and will be completed out of normal business hours so any

cleaning of Baylis Street Pavers

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT AMENDMENT – STAUNTON OVAL

Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 Aim: To exhibit the proposed amendments to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010. The amendments represent amendments to controls applying to the former Staunton Oval site in the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010.

Exhibition Period: 29 June 2016 to 26 July 2016 (inclusive) Inspection Venue: The proposed amendments are available for inspection at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga during the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) and on Council’s website http:// www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ city-of-wagga-wagga/ planning-dev/plans,policies-and-controls/ whats-on-exhibition under

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

impact is minimised.

From Sundays to Wednesdays, works will begin at 5.45pm, while they will start at 9.30pm on Thursday due to late night trading.

Works will not take place on

‘Currently on Exhibition’.

Submission Procedure: Any interested person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in relation to the draft amendment should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions may be delivered to the Council Chambers 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

PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Morrow St Date: Tuesday 5 July 2016 and or Wednesday 6 July 2016 Duration: 1 - 2 days Reason: Emergency Road Works

PRIORITY WEED LIST COMMUNITY CONSULTATION In 2017 the Biosecurity Act 2015 will repeal the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 and the current

declaration list will be null and void. A critical part of the implementation of the Biosecurity Act is the development of Regional Strategic Weed Management Plans (RSWMP). The recently appointed Riverina Regional Weed Committee (RWC) will be developing the RSWMP that will clearly explain the weed management responsibilities and obligations of land managers. Although all weeds that create a biosecurity risk can be managed under the General Biosecurity Duty, the RSWMP will describe what weeds will be prioritised for management action and compliance within the Riverina. All currently declared weeds have been risk assessed using the NSW Weed Risk Management System http://www.dpi.nsw.gov. au/agriculture/pestsweeds/weeds/wrm-system Community input is being sought regarding weed species (not already WRA) that are of significance within your LLS region that you or your organisation would like considered for inclusion in the Regional

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Fridays and Saturdays.

The cleaning will be completed by 8.45am each day and all equipment including barriers and lights will be removed from the street by this time.

Priority Weed Lists.

The process: The WRA details can be found at www.riverinaweeds.org. au: • Riverina RWC WRA template 2016 • Weeds already WRA and being considered by Riverina RWC • Help guide for WRA questions Riverina RWC Should you need assistance completing a WRA please contact your Local Council Weeds Officer. Only completed WRA will be accepted by the RWC. Please forward all completed WRAs to pbosse@greaterhume. nsw.gov.au by COB 29 July 2016.

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.

DA16/0201: 25 Lot Residential Subdivision, 29 Gibson St BOOROOMA NSW 2650, Lot 12 DP 1204598, Lot 13 DP 1204598, Applicant: MJM Consulting Engineers

Wiradjuri people are the traditional owners of the land we are privileged to live on, and acknowledging the wrongs of the past move to the future.

We live together as a diverse community, and celebrate the richness that contributes to our lives. We have the gifts and will to solve the problems that we have.

There are voices

Councillor Kevin Poynter

C A R E TA K E R P E R I O D BEGINS 12 AUGUST

The caretaker period leading into the 2016 September Local Government election will start Friday 12 August.

The Local Government election for Wagga Wagga will be held on Saturday 10 September, with the caretaker period ending at that time.

During the caretaker period, no major decisions are to be determined by the Council, General Manager on any other delegate that will limit the action of an incoming Council.

Councillor Rod Kendall will also remain Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga until a mayoral election is held by the incoming new Council.

The mayoral election will take place at the 26 September Ordinary Council Meeting, subject to declaration of the election results.

Those interested in standing for elected office can attend pre-election seminars facilitated by Local Government NSW at the Council Meeting Room on Tuesday 5 July.

The first three-hour seminar will start at 1.30pm with the second seminar taking place at 5.30pm. All prospective Councillors are strongly encouraged to attend.

The sessions will cover topics from understanding the role of Councillors to meeting procedures, with former Deputy Mayor Kay Hull on hand to answer any questions afterwards.

To register for a seminar, contact Council’s Senior Governance Officer Neil McDermott on 1300 292 442 or via email to council@wagga. nsw.gov.au.

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: 04/07/2016 to 18/07/2016 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

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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 Development Services.

If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone Development Services on 1300292442.

Alan Eldridge, General Manager