Council News #184 - 3rd March 2018

INSIDE: COUNCILLOR COLUMN, PET OF THE WEEK, ROADWORKS AND MORE

Council News Issue No: 184

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 3 MARCH 2018

Weekly information from us to you

NEW AND IMPROVED: Mayor Greg Conkey and Member for Wagga Wagga Daryl Maguire announce $1.5M in NSW Government funding to improve community facilities with representatives from South Wagga Tennis Club, NSW Tennis, The Leisure Company, Wagga Rugby League.

$1.5M boost for Wagga New and improved community facilities will roll out across the city as part of a $1.5M funding injection from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities fund.

On Wednesday, the NSW Government presented a cheque of $1,514,672 to Council to deliver the following important projects:

• Female change room facilities at Robertson Oval and McDonald’s Park $664,672 • Three adult laydown change facilities (specialised toilet and change room) in the CBD - $250,000 • Seven playground and park upgrades (Cox Park, Flinders Street Park, Graceland Detention Basin, Mangoplah Sports Ground, Paddy Osborne Park, Undurra Drive Park and Uranquinty Neighbourhood Park) - $250,000 • South Wagga Tennis Club new synthetic and hot shots courts - $350,000

“We look forward to delivering these projects that have been funded by the NSW Government,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Greg Conkey OAM said.

“This funding will help to create a more liveable and thriving community in Wagga Wagga.”

Construction of the projects is set to begin in the second half of 2018.

“Council will work closely with local sporting groups to ensure the new infrastructure is delivered in a timely and appropriate manner,” Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) Ben Creighton said.

Daryl Maguire MP Member for Wagga Wagga said the NSW Government’s significant investment in Wagga Wagga will provide residents with improved facilities the whole region can enjoy.

“Our community has been calling out for more female change rooms and adult laydown change facilities and I’m thrilled these can now be carried out,” Mr Maguire said.

“Stronger Country Communities funding is an investment in local infrastructure to improve the lives of residents and enhance the attractiveness of our region – this funding will help us do exactly that.”

BACON + BANGERS HIP-HOP + HOT WINGS PEDALS + PUNK Take your pick. #FitzLive Local musicians, live. #VisitWagga When Sat 10 March 2018 Time 11am to 7pm Where Fitzmaurice St Precinct

For full program visitwagga.com/fitzlive

pet

OF THE

WEEK

ffy & scru y! fluff Meet Rose. She’s an affectionate girl who will definitely purrrrrr her way into your heart!

Are you looking for a pet to curl up on the couch with? Then she’s your girl!

Rose is available for adoption for $202, which includes microchipping, lifetime registration, first vaccination, desexing, worming and a vet

check. You can meet Rose and all her friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, 1pm to 4.15pm,

Monday through to Saturday. Contact the shelter on 6971 4651 or visit graswagga. com.au.

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 seasonal mowing program.

This will be final

period for the seasonal mowing program, with staff changing over to sportsground preparations for winter competitions.

The mowing teams will be operating in

the following suburbs this week: • North: CBD followed by Estella • East: Lake Albert followed by Tatton • West: Bourkelands followed by Mount Austin and Tolland

The new waste service starts 2 April.

Bins will be delivered to households until 23 March.

Parts of the following areas should anticipate bin delivery in the next week:

• Lake Albert • Tolland

• Mt. Austin • Nth. Wagga

• Kooringal

Please note the delivery schedule is updated regularly and subject to change. Delivery to households that are receiving additional bins will also occur later in process. If you do not receive your bins by 26 March, contact Council on 1300 292 442.

SAY G’DAY: Twenty-four people from India, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, England, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and Kuwait became the newest citizens of Australia and Wagga Wagga at the monthly citizenship ceremony held at the Civic Centre on Wednesday 28 February.

Council to begin direct negotiations for FOGO Wagga Wagga City Council will begin direct negotiations with potential food organics and garden organics (FOGO) processors ahead of the new kerbside waste service starting on 2 April.

Tenders for the acceptance and processing of FOGO material were open from 13 January to 12 February, however, the two tenders submitted did not offer acceptable terms for the service and were unable to start from 2 April.

At the February Ordinary Council Meeting, the elected Council resolved to enter into negotiations with both the unsuccessful tenderers and third parties.

“We put a number of options forward in the tender so we could test the market and ensure we get the best value for the ratepayers’ dollar,” Director Commercial Operations Caroline Angel said.

“We had significant interest, with six businesses attending an information session and 21 prospective tenders accessing the documents.

“Unfortunately the terms of the two submitted tenders weren’t acceptable, so we will begin the direct negation process as soon as possible.”

TRANSITION TO NEW KERBSIDE WASTE SERVICE

Key dates • Bin delivery: 12 February to 23 March • Removal of old bins: Late March through to 20 April • New service begins: 2 April No impact for roll out of new kerbside waste service While the FOGO processor is still to be determined, there will be no change to the roll out of the new kerbside waste service and how residents will sort their rubbish.

JJ Richards and Sons Pty Ltd will be emptying all three bins from 2 April, with general waste to be disposed of in landfill and recycling to be processed by Kurrajong Recyclers.

“Our intention is to have a FOGO processor finalised as soon as possible and as a last resort, FOGO material may temporarily be disposed of in landfill as a short-term option,” Ms Angel said.

“Even if a FOGO processor isn’t finalised by 2 April it’s important the community sort their waste correctly as the contamination rate will be closely monitored

Charlie Truck visit to Oura 5 March, 4pm – 7pm Adams Street (near bus stop)

Woman 2 Woman – International Women’s Day Health Expo 8 March, 10am – 3pm Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga, 18 Station Place Information Session – Introduction to the new service 8 March, 3pm – 3:30pm Community Learning Space, Wagga Wagga City Library Sprout and About Markets 10 March, 8am – 1pm Burns Way, off Tarcutta Street

For further information contact Alice Kent on 1300 292 442.

Bin delivery continuing on schedule In the lead up to the new kerbside waste service, 75,000 bins are currently being delivered across the local government area.

Parts of Kooringal, Turvey Park, East Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga, Oura and Mangoplah received their new bins this week. Delivery to households that are receiving additional bins will occur later in the process.

Residents who do not receive their bins by 26 March should contact Council on 1300 292 442.

For more information on the new kerbside waste service, visit www.yourwaste.com.au or attend one of the community information sessions taking place across the city.

The Wagga Wagga Tidy Town Committee, Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare and the City of Wagga Wagga invite residents to join forces in a community clean up at Willans Hill Reserve, Captain Cook Drive.

Let’s Chat

Charlie Truck visit to Ladysmith 7 March, 4 – 7pm Kyeamba Street (near shops)

when the processor is in place.

“Kerbside waste contracts generally run from seven to 10 years, so it is important we continue to improve our waste habits as soon as possible.

Wagga Wagga is growing rapidly and based on our current waste levels, the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre will be full in 80 years and requires Council to budget about $1M each year to create new waste cells for the future.”

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA

DAY

Sunday 4 March Willans Hill Reserve is an important ecosystem that is often degraded through illegal dumping and littering. Come along and help Willans Hill Reserve shine.

Meet at 9am at the water tower car park off Captain Cook Drive.

Participants should wear enclosed footwear, sun protection including hat, bring along a pair of gardening gloves and a bottle of water. Rubbish collection bags will be provided.

This event is supported locally by Cleanaway.

wagga.nsw.gov.au/environment This project was supported by the Environmental Trust as part of the NSW EPA’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, funded from the waste levy.

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L AP UP L OCAL MUSIC AT FIT Z L IVE ON S AT URDAY, 10 MARCH

LIVE AND LOCAL: Musical duo Phoebe and Steve will be perform at The Hampden in Romano's Hotel on 10 March as part of Fitz Live. They are one of more than 20 acts performing across 11 venues next Saturday.

R E M O VA L O F D A N G E R O U S T R E E S Maintenance work has been taking place to remove two trees that posed a hazard to pedestrians and park-goers around the Civic Precinct.

A palm tree in front of the Council’s Civic Centre was removed on Thursday, and next week a sugar gum bordering the Wollundry Lagoon in the Victory Memorial Gardens that has been assessed to be a hazard will be removed.

Council’s horticulture team will

replace the sugar gum with a river red gum, which is native to the banks of the lagoon.

“Council regularly assesses the trees in our parks and gardens to ensure there is a low risk of branches falling,” Supervisor Horticulture Henry Pavitt said.

“The Victory Memorial Gardens are an excellent place to enjoy a picnic with friends or family, and through regular tree maintenance we aim to make the park as safe as possible.”

Where’s Charlie?

Council’s education and engagement truck Charlie will be visiting the following areas.

Village/Suburb

When

Where

Oura

Monday 5 March 4-7pm

Adams Street (near the bus stop)

Currawarna

Tuesday 6 March 4-7pm

Old Narrandera Rd/Bidgee Street intersection

Ladysmith

Wednesday 7 March 4-7pm

Kyeamba Street, near the shops

Humula

Monday 12 March 4-7pm

In front of the playground

Uranquinty

Tuesday 13 March 4-7pm

Olympic Hwy rest stop

Mangoplah

Wednesday 14 March 4-7pm

Near the store

Collingullie

Monday 19 March 4-7pm

Sturt Hwy near the school

Galore

Tuesday 20 March 4-7pm

Galore Hall

Tarcutta

Thursday 22 March 4-7pm

Truck stop memorial

wagga.nsw.gov.au/charlie

WHAT’S

ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS

THIS WEEK:

HELI HEATWAVE

Until Sun 4 Mar Flying from approx 9am-5pm daily, weather permitting. Spectators free. Connorton Field, Olympic Highway.

Ph: 0427 602 388

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

HALFWAY PRINT FEST

Sat 3 – Sun 4 Mar Various times and locations. Refer to website. www.halfwayprintfest.com

LITTLE ATHLETICS NSW 2018 STATE MULTI-EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sat 3 –Sun 4 Mar First event at 9am. Jubilee Park. Ph: 02 9633 4511

TOLLAND CYCLING

CLASSIC

Sat 3 – Sun 4 Mar From 1pm Sat and 10am Sun. Free for spectators.

Stat and finish at Ladysmith Hall.

Ph: 0431 919 803

HOLI CELEBRATION

Sat 3 Mar 8am - 2pm Adults $5, Children under 5yrs free. Apex Park.

Ph: 0420 638 525

DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE Sat 3 Mar 7:30pm – midnight Downside Hall.

Ph: 0427 042 686

WAGGA PACERS CUP HARNESS RACING MEETING Sat 3 Mar 6pm - 11pm Adults $10, Pensioners $5, Children under 16

Local music will stream down Fitzmaurice Street on Saturday 10 March as part of Fitz Live, in a new celebration of Wagga Wagga’s great musical talents.

Fitz Live will showcase the diversity of the city’s incredible local acts across the music scene, from jazz to rap, blues to pop and even a splash of indie rock, at various venues along Fitzmaurice Street.

Artists will pop up in venues at set times between 11am and 7pm on the day.

Wagga Wagga City Council Cultural Officer Tracie Miller said this event is a great opportunity to discover new and original local music.

“Wagga Wagga is home to many fabulous artists and we hope

people can enjoy a range of local, live music while they’re out shopping or enjoying a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon,” Ms Miller said.

“The acts are staged to occur throughout the afternoon, so there will be plenty of opportunities for people to wander down Fitzmaurice Street, follow a trail of great music and catch a few shows.”

Crowds will be treated to more than 20 acts, who will perform at Cave BBQ, Kidsons Cycles, Thirsty Crow, Knights Meats and Deli, Romano’s Hotel, Thaigga, Cafe Sonder, Mantra Pavilion, Giuseppe’s Restaurant & Bar, Uneke Lounge and Eastern Riverina Arts.

Romano’s Hotel Licensee Belinda King said Fitz Live will be

a great event for the precinct.

“We’re really looking forward to seeing the Fitzmaurice Street end of the city activated with some amazing musicians during Fitz Live,” Ms King said.

“This event is a great way for local businesses to collaborate and showcase the diverse musical talent that is on offer in Wagga.”

All business venues for Fitz Live are members of the Wagga Tourism Partner Program, an initiative coordinated

by Wagga Wagga City Council’s Visitor Economy and Events team to build tourism and boost visitation to our city.

For more information and to view the full program visit visitwagga. com/fitzlive.

BECK WITH STREET BRIDGE WORKS The Beckwith Street Bridge will be closed on Tuesday 6 March to remove a redundant sewer main pipe and water pipes.

The street will be closed from The Esplanade to Cooedong Lane with detours in place.

These additional works are a joint effort between Wagga Wagga City Council and Riverina Water to assist with the continuous beautification of the area.

The bridge has been given

some well-earned tender loving care recently after serving the community for 90 years.

In January, Council staff made repairs to the footpath and concrete bridge railings before giving it a clean and fresh coat of paint in heritage colours.

The current Beckwith Street Bridge was built in 1927 by Charles Hardy and Sons and replaced what was probably a wooden footbridge.

Invitation to apply for funding from the ClubGRANTS Scheme 2018 Category 1 Funding Applications

For enquiries please contact Michelle Castle at Wagga Wagga City Council on 1300 292 442 during office hours.

Online applications will be received via Wagga Wagga City Council website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/clubgrants Applications open 9am Monday 5 March and close Friday 27 April 2018.

Free. Wagga Wagga Showgrounds.

Ph: 6925 1600

RIVER & WREN BOUTIQUE MARKETS Sun 4 Mar 10am - 3pm Free entry. Wagga Wagga Showgrounds.

Ph: 0409 152 187

WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY Sun 4 Mar 10:30am 4pm $2 per ride. Enclosed footwear essential.

Ph: 0412 439 455

ALL ABOUT WOMEN SATELLITE Sun 4 Mar 1pm $5 per person. Council Meeting Room.

Ph: 6926 9655

BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC

AFTERNOON

Sun 4 Mar 2pm - 6pm Adults $5, U16 free. Home Tavern Hotel.

Ph: 0407 658 901

TAMBEA KITCHEN & GARDEN: GARDENING WORKSHOP

Sun 4 Mar 3:30pm - 6:30pm $55 including hands on sessions, cool drinks and canapes. Tambea, Brucedale. www. tambeakitchengarden. com

MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION OFFICER COURSES Tue 6 Mar 1pm - 4pm or 6pm - 9pm Free. McDonald’s Park.

FORSYTH STREET

There will be a detour in place for eastbound traffic on a section of Forsyth Street from 7 to 9 March.

Reseal preparation works will be undertaken on Forsyth Street between Murray and Thorne streets over three days, weather permitting.

Eastbound motorists will be detoured along The Esplanade, Tompson Street and Thorne Street.

Community organisations are invited to apply for funding towards your local community service needs and priorities from the ClubGRANTS scheme. The ClubGRANTS scheme allows registered clubs with annual gaming machine revenue exceeding $1 million to apply a percentage of that revenue to specific development and support projects. At least 50% of funding from each club is to be allocated to Category 1 projects.

Local projects will be considered for the following priorities under Category 1 funding: • Respite care • Women and family health and well being • Disadvantaged groups • People with disabilities • Children and family • Youth programs

Ph: 6928 4310

CSU – BIG DAY IN IT Wed 7 Mar 9am 2:30pm Free. Joyes Hall, CSU. Ph: 0417 409 069

RIVERINA PRODUCERS’ MARKET

Every Thursday 1.30pm - 6.30pm Wagga Showground, Bourke Street.

Ph: 0428 263 297

BOOK LAUNCH: FAT BOB AND THE BLONDE

Thur 8 Mar from 5:45pm Free. Wagga Wagga City Library. Ph: 6926 9700

LECTURE: LEE MILLER – WITNESSING WOMEN AT WAR

Fri 9 Mar 6pm Visitors $30. Council Meeting Room. Ph: 0438 875 647

WAGGA LEISUREFEST ROADSHOW Fri 9 - Sun 11 Mar, 10am - 5pm Adults $15, Concession $12. Wagga Wagga Showgrounds.

Ph: 03 9571 4441

/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

councillor.kendall@wagga.nsw.gov.au | 0467 552 263

Just over 12 months ago I became the chair of The Leisure Company (TLC).

Since that time I have had the immense pleasure of working with a great group of people both on the board of TLC and the staff. It has also given me great pleasure to meet many of the TLC’s participants.

One of the great inhibitors to people living life with disabilities is that much of the infrastructure built in our communities was planned and constructed in a time when, as a community, we gave scant regard to the requirements of people with disabilities.

As many of you know, TLC provides support to people with disabilities to access the community in

all aspects of their daily lives - enhancing not only the personal outcomes for those participants, but also maximising their ability to be productive members of our communities.

Last year TLC bought an additional building in Peter Street that will help us improve our services. This building is immediately next to a Council car park and to the rear of the Sister City walkway.

In planning our renovations it became clear that TLC needed to include an adult laydown change facility for our participants’ needs.

The board and staff also realised that such a facility was needed by the wider community and people visiting our city.

I am extremely proud the decision was made to make such a facility, when complete, available

Public Notices TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE URANQUINTRY STREET

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Uranquintry Street at Olympic Highway intersection Date: 5 - 9 March 2018 Duration: 1 week, weather permitting Reason: Pavement rehabilitation works

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FERNLEIGH ROAD NIGHTWORKS

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Fernleigh Road Glenfield Road to Pinaroo Drive Date: 12 - 15 March 2018 Duration: 4 nights, 7pm - 6am Reason: Asphalt works heavy patching

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FERNLEIGH ROAD RESURFACING

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Fernleigh Road Glenfield Road to Pinaroo Drive Date: 18 March 2018 Duration: 1 day, weather permitting Reason: Resurfacing and line marking

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FORSYTH STREET

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Forsyth Street (between Murray & Thorne

Streets) Date: 7 - 9 March 2018 Duration: 3 days - weather permitting Reason: Reseal preparation

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE BECKWITH STREET BRIDGE WORKS

Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Beckwith Street Bridge (between The Esplanade and Cooedong Lane) Date: 6 March 2018 Duration: 1 day, weather permitting. Detours will be in place.

Reason: Removal of redundant sewer and water pipes from Beckwith Street Bridge

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.

DA14/0448.01, Recreation Facility (Major) – Harness Racing Facility including Earthworks, Track, Clubhouse, Stables & Associated Infrastructure – s96(2) Modification to Increase Size of Clubhouse, Re-orient Stables Building, New Elevated Marquee Pad, Minor Site Layout Amendments including increased car parking & Minor Internal & External Alterations, Cooramin St CARTWRIGHTS HILL NSW 2650, Lot 1 DP 2655, Lot 2 DP 2655, Lot 3 DP 2655, Lot 4 DP 2655, Lot 5 DP 2655, Lot 6 DP 2655, Lot 7 DP 2655, Lot 19 DP 2655, Lot 20 DP 2655, Lot 21 DP 2655, Lot 22 DP 2655,

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

24/7 to anyone with such a need. I am also extremely proud of my fellow Councillors and Council staff who had no hesitation in agreeing to this vision.

Wednesday saw the announcement of the first round of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund that granted TLC $50,000 towards our facility in addition to another $200,000 for Council to provide two other matching facilities in the CBD. Combined with other disability initiatives in Wagga, we will soon be able to claim that our city is the most accessible aware city in this state.

I would like to acknowledge the NSW Government and Daryl Maguire in particular for the wisdom of this Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Lot 23 DP 2655, Lot 24 DP 2655, Applicant: Harness Racing New South Wales 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: 05/03/2018 to 19/03/2018 Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter) or https:// eservices.wagga.nsw.gov. au/exhibitiondocs When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).

Any person seeking to make a submission in relation to the abovementioned development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission.

Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $1000) made in the previous two years. For more details, including disclosure form, visit 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

The total amount granted to Wagga was more than $1.5M to improve women’s change facilities at our two premier sporting grounds, improve seven playgrounds and improve tennis facilities at South Wagga Tennis Club in addition to the laydown facilities.

One last thought. If the NSW government diverted the funds from just one of its stadium rebuild proposals in Sydney then 50 regional and rural cites could be provided $20M each to provide improved facilities at their major sports facilities.

Imagine the opportunities that would provide to those 50 cities and our rural areas generally.

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, call 1300 292 442.

EXHIBITION OF DRAFT CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE

Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft Code of Meeting Practice.

The draft Code of Meeting Practice will be on exhibition from 27 February for a period of 42 days, until 10 April 2018.

Council invites public submissions on the draft document, to be lodged within the exhibition period.

Inspection Venue: The draft Code of Meeting Practice is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The draft policy can also be accessed from wagga.nsw.gov.au/public.

Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the revised Draft Code of Meeting Practice should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions should be in writing and may be delivered to Wagga Wagga City Council or mailed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw. gov.au. Persons making written submissions regarding the above Draft Code of Meeting Practice are advised that any submission received

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Rehabilitation roadworks for three Uranquinty streets Three Uranquinty roads will be rehabilitated over the next two months as part of a $300,000 project.

The first road to be rehabilitated will be Uranquintry Street, starting on Monday 5 March.

The Uranquintry Street works are estimated to take one to two weeks to complete, weather permitting, with Pearson Street to follow in mid-March before moving to Yarragundry Street.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Manager Operations Stephen Jewell said in total 6000 square metres of road will be rehabilitated in Uranquinty.

“Rehabilitation works are the most comprehensive type of road projects that Council undertakes,” he said.

TREE MAINTENANCE IN CBD

Contractors have been engaged to undertake tree maintenance works from Monday 5 March.

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

The works will be carried out on trees adjacent to the Court House as well as in Crampton Street and if time permits in Murray Street.

final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to the Draft Code of Meeting

The works are required to improve vehicular and pedestrian access and to provide building clearances.

Practice may be referred to Nicole Johnson on 1300 292 442.

Peter Thompson, General Manager

vacancies PROJECT COORDINATOR (SEWER AND STORMWATER) 12 Month Term Contract Enquiries: Bruce Sheridan – (02) 6926 9517 Closing Date: Friday, 9 March 2018 TEAM LEADER INFORMATION, LITERACY AND LEARNING Remuneration: Min $2,621.22 gpf + super Enquiries: Claire Campbell - (02) 6926 9717 Closing Date: Friday, 9 March 2018 COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER 3 Month Temporary Contract Remuneration: Min $2,705.08 gpf + super Enquiries: Brett Koschel - (02) 6926 9264 Closing Date: Sunday, 11 March 2018 PLANT OPERATOR (ROLLER) Remuneration: Min $1,800.90 gpf + super Enquiries: Michael Hann - (02) 6971 4613 Closing Date: Friday, 16 March 2018 SENIOR TOWN PLANNER Remuneration: Min $3,149.92 gpf + super Enquiries: Paul O’Brien - (02) 6926 9510 or Cameron Collins - (02) 6926 9577 Closing Date: Monday, 19 March 2018 TEAM LEADER TREE MAINTENANCE Remuneration: Min $2,621.22 gpf + super Enquiries: Jim Dunn - (02) 6926 9610 Closing Date: Monday, 19 March 2018 STRATEGIC TOWN PLANNER Remuneration: Min $2,705.08 gpf + super Enquiries: Adriaan Stander - (02) 6926 9564 Closing Date: Monday, 19 March 2018

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“It involves removing the existing road surface, stabilising the existing subgrade and applying a fresh overlay of compacted gravel followed by a two-coat seal.”

Work hours for the project will be from 7am to 5pm and the streets will be under stop/ go traffic control while the road rehabilitation takes place Local access will be maintained and staff will be on site to help residents.

“We ask motorists to take care while the works are underway and thank the Uranquinty community for their patience while these works take place,” Mr Jewell said.

To keep up to date with road closures across the Local Government Area, visit www. wagga.nsw.gov.au/roads.

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