INSIDE: RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN ADOPTED, GROUPS SHARE IN FUNDING
Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 31 AUGUST 2019
Issue No: 260
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HAMPDEN BRIDGE T R A N S F O R M AT I O N
Specialist renderers and painters worked this week to bring historic Abutment A back to its past glory as the former western entrance to the Hampden Bridge. Electrical work is also underway, in preparation for an original gas lantern to be re-installed following its restoration. Abutment A will have a new life as a viewing platform with seating, handrails, lighting, and interpretive signage. Landscaping of the area between the carpark area and the Wiradjuri Bridge will get underway in September. The rejuvenation project aims to tell the story of the bridge, its builders, engineering innovation and how it transformed the city. Works are scheduled for completion in November.
Farrer Road upgrade set to start One of the city’s most important transport corridors will be widened and upgraded in a $6.4M project set to start next month. Farrer Road provides essential access for residents living in the residential estate of Boorooma, and people accessing educational facilities at The Riverina Anglican College, TAFE and CSU. Wagga Wagga City Council Senior Project Manager Silas Darby said the road was identified
for upgrade due to its rising traffic counts and strategic location servicing a growing residential area and educational institutions. “The project will deliver a new 1.9km road with additional turning lanes outside The Riverina Anglican College and at Coolamon Road to improve traffic flow,” he said. “Wagga Wagga City Council is funding the $6.4M upgrade project which will be undertaken in three stages. “Firstly, starting next month, trees will be removed to enable the widening of the road corridor. Secondly, a 1.6km Essential Energy gas main will be relocated to the widened road corridor. The
final stage - road construction - is expected to kick off at the end of year.” There will be minor road diversions during the gas relocation stage, but the main inconvenience for drivers will be during the road upgrade. The Council will work with the contractor to maintain accessibility to Lindrum Way, Sturrock Drive, Whitten Avenue and Kingsford Smith Drive, Amundsen Street, TAFE and The Riverina Anglican College. In 2019/20 Council will invest $80M in capital works, including road infrastructure. Find updates at wagga.nsw.gov.au/farrer-works.
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PL ANNING PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT GROWING CIT Y
A number of planning proposals were presented to the 26 August Council Meeting as the city works towards a population of 100,000 over the next 20 years. A draft planning proposal was supported by all Councillors to make a neighbourhood shopping centre in Estella more feasible. The northern suburbs of Boorooma, Estella, Gobbagombalin are among the fastest growing areas in the state, and while there are two zoned business sites in the area for private development, both remain vacant. About 2500sqm of land will be rezoned from RE1 Public Recreation to B2 Local Centre and other changes made to facilitate a larger
development site. Meanwhile, increased housing options are on the way for Springvale and Tatton. A draft planning proposal to reduce minimum lot sizes for various lots on Plumpton Road, Brindabella Drive and Belmore Place was also supported, while a separate planning proposal for land at 53 Plumpton Road and 108 Brindabella Drive was adopted. In the village of Ladysmith, a draft planning proposal to reduce lot sizes from 200 hectares to two hectares for a site on Tumbarumba Road. Ladysmith has been identified as having the potential for more growth, which will support the existing services within the village.
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FATHER’S DAY AT THIRSTY CROW
Sun 1 Sept, 12pm - 4pm Thirsty Crow, 153 Fitzmaurice St. Ph: 6921 7470
MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET
MARKETS BY THE LAKE
BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC AFTERNOON
Sat 31 August, 9.30am - 11.30am Mates Gully Café, 38 Morrow St. Ph: 6921 4241 Sat 31 Aug, 9am - 1pm. Apex Park, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934
OPEN STUDIO GALLERY
Sat 31 August, 10am - 3pm Wagga Art Society Studio, 11 Small St. Ph: 0400 225 768
DEMONSTRATION GARDENS VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY
Sun 1 Sept, 12pm - 3pm Food I Am, Kunzea Pl. Ph: 0427 250 498
REGIONAL PITCHFEST STATE FINAL Thu 5 Sept, 7pm - 9.30pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688
THIRSTY CROW TRIVIA – SPRING SERIES
Thu 5 Sept, 7.30pm - 9pm Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice St. Ph: 6921 7470
FRIDAY WOODFIRED PIZZAS
Fri 6 Sept, 5.30pm - 7.30pm Sun 1 Sept, 2pm - 6pm Mates Gully Café, 38 Thomas Blamey Tavern, 55 Morrow St. Ph: 6921 4241 Main Street. RIVERINA Ph: 0407 658 901
Representatives from the RSL/ Commercial Club and Rules Club Wagga presented more than $126,830 in funding to 23 community groups on Thursday 29 August, as part of the 2019 ClubGRANTS scheme. Wagga Wagga City Council coordinates the local ClubGRANTS committee made up of a representative from RSL/ Commercial Club, Rules Club Wagga, Family and Community Services and a non-government representative. The ClubGRANTS scheme is a state-wide initiative that provides the framework for registered clubs to directly fund local priority projects and services. “The funding provided by this scheme assists groups that may not have been able to secure financial assistance through other means and helps to ensure valued services and projects continue to be delivered,” Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said. Clubs that earn more than $1 million annually in gaming machine revenue provide funding for community projects and services, and in turn receive dollar-for-dollar gaming tax deductions. The 2019 recipients and
successful projects are: • Forster Care Angels - Training, Education and Support for Young People Affected by Foster Care • The Shepherd Centre for Deaf Children - Confident Kids Connect - For Deaf Children in Wagga Wagga • Carevan Wagga Incorporated – Kitchen Equipment • The Northcott Society Specialised Equipment for Northcott Wagga Wagga Respite House • Ashmont Churches Caring for Children – Ashmont Breakfast Program • Learning Links – 2019-2020 Reading for Life in Wagga Wagga • Miracle Babies Foundation NICU Survival Packs for Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Special Care Nursery • Autism Spectrum Australia Sensory classroom supports for children with autism at Aspect Riverina School satellite class in Wagga Wagga • First Health Ltd - Whipper Snipper Women • Toy Library Wagga Wagga - Enhancing the Safety and Accessibility of Wagga Wagga Toy Library
• Shaw Street Children’s Centre - Replacement of Heater for Childcare Centre • Willans Hill School – Lease of Bus • Cancer Council – 2019 Relay for Life • Need for Feed - Drought Relief • PCYC - PCYC NSW Emergency Services Cadets • Relationships Australia Children’s Services - Creating a safe and positive environment for families • Wagga Wagga Public School P and C - Feeding Their Futures - Healthy Eating at Wagga Wagga Public School • Sturt Public School – Sturt Breakfast Club • Riding for Disabled RDA Mounted Games Reimbursement for Parents • War Widows Guild of Australia - Enriching the lives of War Widows in Wagga Wagga Region and promoting their well being • Life Education NSW Children’s Preventative Health Education Workbooks and Parent Information Handouts • Healthy Kids Incorporated Healthy Kids for Wagga Wagga • SHINE for Kids - Wagga Wagga Connecting Kids
CLUB HERMAN’S HERMIT - COMEDY Fri 6 Sept, 7.30pm THE 6 O’CLOCK HOP Que Bar and Nightclub, Sun 1 Sept, 6pm - 7.30pm Wagga wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688
WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR - WAGGA Sat 31 Sept, 9am - 12pm WAGGA Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Shaw St & Albury St. Ph: 0411 417 956
Tues 3 September, 6pm - 8pm. Forum 6 Cinemas, 77 Trail St. Ph: 0413 183 804
10.30am - 4pm. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay St. Ph: 0412 439 455
Wed 4 Sept, 6pm - 10pm Food I Am, Kunzea Pl. Ph: 0427 250 498
WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY BBQ AND CHARCOAL COOKING RIDES: OPEN DAY COOKING CLASS Sun 1 Sept,
DADDY’S DAY OUT AT BORAMBOLA WINES BY THE ROUNDABOUT RESTAURANT
cats in need of a home, visit the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter from 1pm to 4.15pm, Monday to Saturday.
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FATHERS DAY LUNCHEON - THE CHEF AND THE BARISTA
THIS WEEK:
FUNDING BOOST: Twenty-three community organisations shared in $126,830 in funding from the RSL/ Commercial Club and Rules Club as part of the ClubGRANTS program.
RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKETS
Thu 5 Sept, 1pm - 6pm Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St. Sun 1 Sept, 11am - 4pm. Ph: 0428 267 297
109 Baylis Street.
MARJAN’S KITCHEN, A PERSIAN BRING YOUR OWN FEAST Fri 6 Sept, 6pm - 9pm Thorne Street Cafe, 82 Thorne St. Ph: 6921 2918
JOHNNY CASH LIVE BACK TO SAN QUENTIN 50 YEARS ON Fri 6 Sept, 8pm - 10.30pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688
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Wilks Park After Dark
Put your night vision to the test and see if you can spot a creature or two at the Wilks Park After Dark guided walk WHEN: Friday 6 September 2019 7pm - 8:30pm WHERE: Meet in car park of Wilks Park off Hampden Ave, North Wagga Please wear sturdy, enclosed footwear and warm clothing. FREE EVENT Bookings essential via: wagga.nsw.gov.au/enviroevents For further information, contact Alice Kent on 1300 292 442.
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RESPEC T AT CENTRE OF RECONCILIATION AC TION PL AN
Wagga Wagga City Council has taken a significant step towards ongoing reconciliation with First Nations Peoples. The city’s first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was adopted at the Monday 26 August Ordinary Council Meeting following many years of development in collaboration with Reconciliation
Australia and extensive feedback from the local Wiradjuri and First Nations community. “The Reconciliation Action Plan’s priorities are recognising and valuing Wiradjuri culture and building relationships based on respect with all First Nations Peoples,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg
Conkey OAM said. “Council hopes that through this plan we will strengthen our city to further become a place where all community members value and respect our First Nations Peoples and our local Wiradjuri culture and heritage. “This plan clearly demonstrates Council’s commitment to working
with First Nations Peoples towards a better and stronger future, and the role we can play to realise that vision.” In 2016 a RAP working group was formed, following consultation with Reconciliation Australia. At this point it was determined Council’s approach should be an “Innovate” RAP, which focus on outlining
clear actions that work towards achieving Council’s vision for reconciliation. The RAP includes 19 actions under the key themes of relationship, respect and opportunities as well as governance, tracking progress and reporting. You can read the RAP at wagga.nsw.gov.au.
Full-scale exercise to prepare airport and emergency services A full-scale emergency exercise will be staged at Wagga Wagga Airport next month. The emergency scenario is designed to evaluate the coordinated response of all agencies in the event of a real disaster. About 60 volunteers of all ages are required to help act out the aircraft emergency scenario on Saturday 14 September to test Council’s Airport Emergency Plan. “This will be a joint exercise between Council and the RAAF Base Wagga,” Wagga Wagga Airport Manager Leon Burger said. “The scenario will be a crash between two aircraft and will involve all other local emergency response agencies including Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Ambulance Service, Volunteer Rescue Association and the State Emergency Service. “Council as the Aerodrome Operator holds safety as its
ORGANISED CHAOS: Volunteers helped make the last emergency exercise at the airport a success. The field exercise is held at least highest priority in all facets of airport operations. A great deal of every two years in line with the planning goes into these exercises Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) legislative requirements. to ensure that the Airport Emergency Plan remains current, Community members of all ages effective and well drilled.” COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Stars from Wagga Wagga’s schools shone bright on the Civic Theatre stage for The Supernova charity concert on 10 August. Organised by the Mayoress Jenny Conkey, talented musicians, vocalists and dancers performed two spectacular shows in support of local charity CareVan. Mrs Conkey, event sponsors and some of the young performers, presented $21,083 to representatives from CareVan on Friday 30 August.
have volunteered and will be given various roles to play out. “We have had a fantastic response from the community wanting to volunteer,” Mr Burger
said. “Anyone who would like to help out can register online by midnight, Sunday 1 September. “Not only will the Airport Emergency Plan be tested on the day, but all agencies involved and RAAF Base Wagga will also take the opportunity to test their own plans, staff training and equipment. “This will help to ensure that in the event of a real life aviation emergency, the emergency response is both rapid and effective.” The airport will be closed to all normal flight operations between 1.30pm and 4pm on 14 September except for passenger and emergency flight services. Anyone under 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Volunteers will be transported by bus from the CBD to and from the airport on the day. Volunteers can register online at waggawaggaairport.com.au/ volunteer by midnight, Sunday 1 September.
Vacancies Civil Construction Apprentice - Aboriginal Identified Three (3) year apprenticeship - Multiple Opportunities Available Remuneration: $1,406.60 gpf + super Enquiries: Joshua Rudd - 02 6926 9282 Closing date: Friday 6 September 2019
Temporary Digitising Officer Six (6) Month Term Contract Remuneration: $1,853.40 gpf + super Enquiries: Candis Linsell - 02 6926 9217 Closing date: Friday 6 September 2019
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BOLTON PARK’S NEW AMENITIES TO KICK-START MASTER PLAN Construction of a new milliondollar amenities block at Bolton Park will kick-off the first project to start the redevelopment at Wagga Wagga’s regional sporting hub. Wagga Wagga City Council approved the new construction at its Ordinary Meeting on 26 August, which signals the implementation of the $66M Bolton Park Master Plan endorsed by Council in June 2019. The master plan identifies that the amenities block currently located in Bolton Park open space, central to the three cricket grounds, should be relocated to the north of Geoff Lawson Oval and be a multi-purpose facility, which includes: • Enhanced and relocated amenities block serving Bolton Park ovals’ facilities
• Canteen facility • Secondary green keeping facility serving the park’s activities Council will now start the tender process to design and construct the project. Replacing the existing amenities block with a new facility opens up more opportunities for the use of the Bolton Park ovals, according to Council Strategic Recreation officer Peter Cook. Mr Cook said the grounds are also being viewed as a games venue for women’s Australian football in addition to cricket and also training grounds for various codes. “The new amenities block will be unisex and that gives sporting groups and organisations more options to consider the venue for their events,” Mr Cook said.
“We’re particularly keen to see women’s Australian football continue to develop in this area and there’s been strong interest from within local AFL circles to utilise Bolton Park for this purpose. It promises to be a multi-use sporting area with excellent facilities to accommodate a range of activities and various sports.” Funding sources for the new amenities block are $342,236 from Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 2 grant, $170,443.88 from Renew Community Amenities – Bolton Park, $136,209 from Bolton Park Accessible Toilet Services, and borrowings of $351,112. Council will pursue financial contributions from state sporting organisations, which, if successful, will reduce the required borrowings.
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Temporary Graphic Designer Term Contract until December 2020 Part-Time - Sixteen (16) hours per week Remuneration: $1,299.25 gpf + super Enquiries: Scott Gray - 02 6926 9295 Closing date: Monday 9 September 2019
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COUNCILLOR COLUMN of that money will be spent in Queensland around Toowoomba, which includes a six-kilometre long tunnel capable of accommodating a double stacked train. More than $700M has already been spent on the project with the Parkes to Narromine section well underway. Inland Rail has been described as a corridor
One of this country’s most significant nationbuilding projects is the Inland Rail connecting Melbourne with Brisbane via Wagga Wagga. The railway line is 1700 kilometres long and is costing more than $10 billion. Most
of commerce and the benefits to all centres along the route as well as all centres than can feed into the railway line are significant. The amount of freight generated in Australia is expected to increase by 35 per cent in the next 20 years. More and more of that freight will be transported by rail, easing the burden on our congested road
NIGHT LIFE: The last Wilks Park After Dark walk proved popular.
GRAB A TORCH AND EXPLORE WILKS PARK Do you ever wonder what goes bump in the night? Grab your torch and head on an adventure with Wagga Wagga City Council staff at the annual Wilks Park After Dark event on Friday 6 September. During the hour-and-ahalf adventure you’ll spot nocturnal wildlife as they scurry and squawk through Wilks Park in North Wagga. “Wilks Park After Dark is held each year to celebrate Threatened Species Day and National Biodiversity Month,” Council’s Environmental Education Officer Alice Kent said. “On the guided tour you’ll learn about the challenges facing local fauna and flora and how we can all play a role in ensuring the survival of these important species into the future.
Public Notices EXHIBITION OF POLICY PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE REVENUE AND PRICING POLICY 2019/20
Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of proposed changes to its Revenue & Pricing Policy 2019/20. The Policy changes will be on exhibition from Wednesday 21 August 2019 for a minimum period of 28 days until Monday 23 September 2019. Council invites public submissions on the Policy, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The Policy is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis &
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“You’ll also spot plenty of possums in the trees and if we’re lucky, barking owls.” The spotlight tour takes place from 7pm to 8.30pm, with attendees to meet at the Wilks Park car park off Hampden Avenue. If you want to take part in the outdoor adventure, please register online at wagga. nsw.gov.au/enviroevents. There are only a maximum of 30 spots on the popular walk, so please register as soon as possible. Walkers will also need sturdy, enclosed footwear and warm clothing. Council staff have a limited number of spotlights available, please bring your own torch if possible. In the event of wet weather the event may be cancelled.
Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The Policy can also be accessed from Council’s website at 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
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networks. Currently only 30 per cent of the nation’s freight is transported by rail, but this is expected to jump to 62 per cent by 2050. With 77 per cent of Australia’s agricultural products being exported, it is crucial that an efficient rail system is available. Inland Rail will not only
provide that efficient transport system, but also will reduce freight costs, making our agricultural products more competitive on the international stage. Wagga Wagga is set to take full advantage of the benefits Inland Rail offers. A large intermodal freight centre is to be built at Bomen with the first stage
of that project, the construction of a 5.8km spur line off the main line, to begin shortly. Bomen has also been named as a Special Activation Precinct with the NSW Government supporting the development of that area by developing the area with additional services as well as providing incentives for factories to establish or
relocate. Considerable interest in not only Bomen, but the city itself, is encouraging. It’s no wonder I have been saying for the past three years this is the most exciting time this city has ever experienced.
Mayor Greg Conkey OAM
CRIME AND SAFETY IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT WORKING GROUP MEETING
A diverse mix of community representatives, police, government agencies and other stakeholders were brought together by Wagga Wagga City Council for the first Crime Prevention Working Group meeting on 26 August. An overview of Council’s Crime Prevention Plan 2017-21 and Graffiti Management Plan 2017-21 was given, along with a presentation by Wagga Wagga Local Area Command on local crime trends and statistics. Voting members of the group include representatives from the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, Department of Housing and Family and Community Services, Department of Justice, the Aboriginal legal/justice service sector area, NSW Police Wagga Wagga Local Area Command, Council, the Member for Wagga Wagga, community representatives (one of which is under the age of 25) and a
COMBINED EFFORT: The first Crime Prevention Working Group meeting. representative from Neighbourhood Watch. It’s hoped that over time the group will have a positive effect on community and business confidence. The group
is also an opportunity for Council to increase partnerships and support, and strengthen the link between Council and community safety and crime prevention organisations.
D E S I G N U N D E R W AY F O R R I V E R S I D E S T A G E 2 Stage 2 of the Riverside project will move on to the detailed design phase after extensive community engagement on the concept plans. Following overall positive feedback on the concepts for the $6.7M Stage 2 works, Council endorsed the project to move forward. Stage 2 will see the entire precinct from the beach carpark through to St Michael’s Oval rejuvenated, building on the success
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 Dianne Wright on 1300 292 442.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CARRY OUT WEED CONTROL ACTIVITIES
Over the next twelve months, Wagga Wagga City Council shall be undertaking weed control on all parks and gardens, rural reserves and rural roadside reserves throughout the Local Government Area. The chemicals identified below may be applied to treat
of the $1M Stage 1 works completed in 2014-15. The key items identified for Riverside Stage 2 are: • Car parking upgrade: Trees for shade, CCTV and lighting • Container food and beverage outlets: modified containers to provide flexible food and beverage opportunities that are removable during flood • Event spaces: Large, medium and small spaces to cater for a wide range of
Priority Weeds. • Glyphosate • Aminopyralid • Triclopyr • Simazine • Metsulfuron-Methyl • Picloram • Clopyralid • MCPA • Terbuthylazine • Amitrole • Oxyfluorfen • Carfentrazone • Picloram • Clopyralid • Bromoxyni • 2,4-D • Flupropanate • Oxyfluorfen • Parrafinic Oil • Alcohol Ethoxylate • Alcohol Alkoxylate • Methyl Oleate All spraying will be carried out as per Council’s Pesticide Plan. Enquiries: Council’s Environmental Management Team Leader,
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events, which can be used individually or combined for major events • Playground and water play: A large ‘destination’ playground with water play elements that will be designed to ensure minimum impact during flood The development of the Riverside Master Plan began in 2009, with the aim to reactivate the Wagga Beach precinct and develop the area as a focal point and
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RFT2020-07 WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL SOLAR PROJECTS
Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2020-07 WWCC Solar Project” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 18 September 2019. This is a lump sum contract for the design and construction of Solar Photovoltaic Systems on a number of Council owned and run sites. A compulsory pre-tender site meeting will be held Thursday 5 September 2019 at 10am. Registration to attend the site meeting can be directed to Melinda Conolly, conolly.melinda@ wagga.nsw.gov.au. Enquiries: Council Project Manager Tom Lemerle, 6926 9467 or lemerle. thomas@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 tenderlink. com/wagga.
NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 2019
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that an Ordinary meeting of the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga will be held at 6.00pm on Tuesday, 9 September 2019. A second Ordinary meeting of the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga will be held at 6.00pm on Monday, 23 September 2019. Both meetings will be held in the Council Meeting Room, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga. All meetings are open to members of the public. Members of the public
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destination for residents and visitors, as well as create linkages to the city’s CBD and existing civic precinct. The detailed design is expected to be completed by over the next few months with preparation works starting later this year. The project is due to be completed in late 2020. Stage 2 is funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Growth Environmental ($5M) and Wagga Wagga City Council ($1.7M)
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wishing to address the Council regarding agenda items, must complete the appropriate Public Address Form and return it to Council by 10.00am on the day of meeting. The form is available from the Customer Service counter at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre or from Council’s website www.wagga.nsw. gov.au/paforms. Council live streams video and audio of all Council meetings. Members of the public are advised that their voice and/or image may form part of the webcast. Copies of the Agenda are available to the public, at the meetings or from the Customer Service Centre at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre three days prior to the meetings or from Council’s website www. wagga.nsw.gov.au
Peter Thompson, General Manager