INSIDE: URANA STREET WORKS, EDUCATOR MARKS 35 YEARS + MORE
Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
Issue No: 193
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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 5 MAY 2018
SNEAK PEEK AT LEVEE WORKS
Sheet piling is being installed along a 30-metre stretch of the levee bank near Tarcutta Street to demonstrate what is to come as a part of Stage 2 of the Main City Levee upgrade. Sheet piling is used when there is limited space on the existing levee and when there isn’t enough room to use earth to raise the height of the levee. Continued inside
MOVING FORWARD: Sheet piling is installed at a section of the Main City Levee bank near Tarcutta Street this week to demonstrate some of the upcoming Stage 2 works.
Liveability blueprint adopted The blueprint for the future development of Wagga Wagga’s community spaces has been laid out. The Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 (ROSC 2040) was adopted at the April Council Meeting following extensive consultation with the community.
ROSC 2040 features 195 funded and unfunded projects worth more than $98M in total, covering playgrounds, parks, sports facilities, pathways, community centres, club facilities, amenities and more. “ROSC 2040 reflects the needs and expectations for the community, while setting the framework for the creation of an active, safe, healthy and vibrant city that enhances Wagga Wagga’s position as a leading regional city,” Council’s Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) Ben Creighton said.
“The strategy lays out a plan for our city until 2040 and while projections tell us Wagga Wagga will exceed 80,000 people, we must plan for a city that could grow to beyond 100,000 people. “ROSC 2040 has been a significant undertaking for the community and Council as a whole. There has been a substantial amount of community engagement throughout the process, which has been invaluable in developing the final document.” Detailed analysis was undertaken
to develop separate plans within the strategy for the nine urban precincts and nine rural villages in the Wagga Wagga local government area to make sure ROSC 2040 recognised the different needs within these communities. The analysis focused on a range of factors, including current and projected population, socio-economic indicators, car accessibility, internet access, open space ratios, schools, childcare and medical centre facilities.
The second section of ROSC 2040 identified 51 major projects, across short, medium and long timeframes. “The total value of these major projects is over $53M and ranges from the implementation of the Harris Park Master Plan, to the expansion of multicultural services at Wagga Wagga City Library and the development of a master plan for the Botanic Gardens Zoo to cater for existing users and future growth,” Mr Creighton said. Story continued inside
National Art Glass Gallery NATIONAL EMERGING ART
GLASS PRIZE 2018
5 MAY 2018 - 29 JULY 2018 wagga.nsw.gov.au/gallery
NATIONAL ART GLASS GALLERY IS A CULTURAL FACILITY OF WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL
B L U E P R IN T F O R F U T U R E O F C O M M U NI T Y S P A C E S A D O P T E D
From front page “It should be noted the major projects recommended will all require a detailed business case to confirm project feasibility, cost estimates and consideration against other Council priorities.” The strategic document was developed in conjunction with the Wagga View Community Strategic Plan 2040, Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040. It is also integral to the development of the Activation Strategy, which will be presented to a future Council meeting for consideration.
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Progress on the implementation of the strategy and implementation plans will be updated regularly online at: waggaview.com.au.
snapshot wagga wagga recreation, open space & community strategy GROWTH & LOCATION Population 65,000 Expected to grow beyond 80,000 past 2036
We are a community located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River in the heart of Wiradjuri Country. Our Local Government Area (LGA) is the centre of the Riverina area and is made up of the city and nine surrounding villages. Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW.
Area 4825 sq km
Wagga Wagga
Location to cities: Sydney 455km Melbourne 452km Canberra 230km
s h a re d p a t h s p ro p o s e d
Sydney
13 community centres + 34 club &
86km
f o o t p a t h s p ro p o s e d
530k m
of e xisting footpa ths (inc luding sha re d paths)
P L AY G R O U N D S
110
OVER 4 HECTARES OF DEVELOPED OPEN SPACE PER 1000 PEOPLE
d ev elo p ed p arks
Canberra
57km
FOOTPATHS & COMMUNITY
93
PLAYGROUNDS & OPEN SPACE
CITY OF WA G G A WA G G A
meeting facilities 95 IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
817 hectares of
developed open space
68 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES 10 High schools
21 Primary schools
34 Pre schools
4 Tertiary
65 sports facilities
9
195 improvement projects worth $98 million over the life of this strategy
37 public toilets/amenities
SHOPPING CENTRES
SPORT & EDUCATION
SNE AK PEEK OF LEVEE WORKS
sunday 20 may 2018
free
tip day!
free entry - sunday 20 may 2018 Wagga Wagga City Council are pleased to advise that the next FREE ENTRY to Gregadoo Waste Management Centre will be held on Sunday 20
May 2018.
Residents can dispose of general domestic waste including garden rubbish, mixed recyclables and general household waste free of charge. Please note: special wastes such as tyres, builders waste, refrigerative items, mattresses and gas bottles are not included in the free disposal day and will be charged as per normal fees and charges. Free disposal is limited to cars, vans, utes and single axle trailers only.
Don’t forget, polystyrene, televisions and computers are accepted free of charge everyday! Gregadoo Waste Management Centre OPENING HOURS
7am – 4.30pm
Further INFORMATION For more information call us on 1300 292 442 or visit our website for full list of fees and charges.
www.wagga.nsw.gov.au
RETRACTABLE ROOF INSTALLED O N C I V I C T H E AT R E ’ S B A L C O N Y The cherry on top of the Civic Theatre’s $700,000 refurbishment – a retractable balcony roof – is now complete. The theatre’s balcony has a picturesque view over the Wollundry Lagoon, but its usability was at the whim of the weather. “With the retractable roof, we can now have a great outdoor space we can use year-round,” Civic Theatre Manager Carissa Campbell said. “It’s now a great space to catch up before or
after a show, or for small functions.” The theatre was refurbished earlier this year and its new-look was unveiled to the community in March. The improvements have been welcomed by theatregoers, particularly the new seats, which were also been realigned to provide a better view of the stage. The upgrade also included new paint, carpet and furniture for the foyers; permanent wheelchair lift so
performers of all abilities can more easily take to the stage; an accessible backstage toilet; and new balcony furniture. The Civic Theatre’s upgrade was funded with $640,000 from Council’s Section 94 contributions fund and $60,000 from a Create NSW capital infrastructure grant. To test out the newlook theatre for yourself, book a ticket to the diverse range of shows including the upcoming Wagga Comedy Fest at civictheatre.com.au.
From front page The process involves driving steel sheets approximately four metres into the ground to create a wall along the levee bank that is approximately a metre high and achieves a 1 in 100 year level of protection against flooding. The wall is then capped with aerated concrete blocks. “This demonstration will allow the community to understand what sections of the levee bank will look like once completed,” Senior Project Manager Darryl Woods said. “The 30-metre stretch of sheet piling completed in the demonstration will be extended to be just under 2km in length as a part of the Stage 2 works.” The tender for Stage 2 works will open later this month and will include about 2km of sheet piling, extension of the concrete retaining wall at Cadell Place and specialised work around the Hampden Bridge to incorporate the site’s heritage. This next stage of work will extend from the Cadell Place wall (parallel to Fitzmaurice Street) to Johnson Street, then from Riverina Playhouse to Hammond Avenue. The sheet piling demonstration works will take approximately two weeks to complete and the levee bank pathway is closed during the construction period. For more information about the levee bank upgrade visit the project website wagga.nsw.gov.au/levee.
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UR ANA S TREE T TO BE CLOSED FOR WORKS
A 700m stretch of Urana Street will be transformed over the next two weeks during road rehabilitation works. Urana Street from Mitchelmore Street to Bourke Street will undergo asphalt heavy patching from 7 May until 18 May, weather permitting. The works will be undertaken in two sections, the first section will be from the Bourke Street to Trevor/Heath streets intersection from 7 to 11 May and the second section will be from Bourke Street to Mitchelmore Street from 14 to 18 May. Urana Street will be closed during from 7am to 5pm for the
rehabilitation, with detours via Coleman Street during the first section of works and via Fernleigh Road during the second section. Local access will be maintained. Rehabilitation works are the most comprehensive type of road project that Council undertakes. The Urana Street works will see the existing road removed with a profiler before hot asphalt is laid at around 170 degrees. The result is a smooth surface that can withstand high traffic volumes. Asphalt works allow the road to be rehabilitated with less impact on the community as it is faster than other methods. wagga.nsw.gov.au/roads
F I T Z L I V E O N T O D AY, 5 M AY
35 YEARS: (from left) Tiffany McCallum holding son Mason Molloy, Evalae Annettes, Maureen Curry, and Charlie Sharrock. Maureen cared for Tiffany when she was a child and is now caring for Tiffany’s son.
The second Fitz Live is on today, Saturday 5 May - rounding out a big week for Wagga Wagga with the annual Gold Cup carnival. More than 20 live acts
will perform original music at 11 local businesses throughout the day. Fitz Live runs from 11am to 7pm. Check out the full
Family Day Care Educator marks 35 years of service For 35 years Maureen Curry has nurtured, inspired and educated children as a Family Day Care Educator. Maureen estimates she has cared for 162 children in her home since she started as an Educator with Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care (WWRFDC) in April 1983. Maureen, who has three children and seven grandchildren, said she initially started caring for children because she needed care for her own children. “I always loved kids, so the next best thing to having more of my own was to care for other people’s children,” she said. “Highlights include the relationships I’ve built with children and families over the 35 years. “Many of these relationships continue to this day. I’ve visited a family in the UK whose children I cared for years ago. There was another family I had for 17 years, over the course of caring for
WHAT’S
ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
THIS WEEK: RIVERINA PRODUCERS’ MARKET
Every Thurs, 1.30pm-6.30pm Wagga Showground, Bourke Street. Free. Ph: 0428 263 297
THE ORCHID & THE CROW
Fri 4 May, 7.30pm Civic Theatre, Burns Way. civictheatre.com.au
FITZ LIVE
Sat 5 May, 11am – 7pm Fitzmaurice Street precinct. Ph: 1300 292 442
CASH PRIZE 80’S OPEN MIC & RESTAURANT NIGHT
their four children. “I have found Family Day Care to be very rewarding; watching the children that I have cared for grow and become confident young individuals. Many of these children have formed friendships with other children in my care, and these friendships have continued through their schooling years into adulthood.” Maureen’s length of service with WWRFDC now sees her caring for a second generation of children. She currently cares for nine-month-old Mason Molloy, the son of Tiffany McCallum, who was also cared for by Maureen as a child. Tiffany said she remembered playing with Maureen’s children during after school care. “I was also flower girl at Maureen’s daughter’s wedding,” she said. For Maureen, the most rewarding part of the job is the positive impact she has on the children, and in return, the impact they have on her.
Sat 5 May, from 7pm Roseleigh Manor, Pattersons Road, Harefield. Ph: 6928 4420
FOOD I AM COOKING CLASS: CURRIES OF THE WORLD
Sat 5 May, 5.30pm–9.30pm Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Place. Ph: 0427 250 498
MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET Every Sat, 9:30am-12pm Mates Gully Café, Morrow Street. Free. Ph: 6921 4241.
DEMONSTRATION GARDENS – VEGE SWAP OR BUY
Every Sat, 9am-12pm Community Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury and Shaw Street. Ph: 0411 417 956.
DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE Sat 5 May, 7.30pm – midnight Downside Hall, off Coolamon Road, Via
“They become part of my family and caring for children keeps me young,” she said. “The familiarity of Family Day Care is important. The children value the constant presence of one familiar person and family day care comes to feel like an extension of their home.” Maureen was awarded the Family Day Care Australia Riverina Educator of the Year in 2012. A morning tea will be held on Tuesday, 8 May to celebrate Family Day Care Week and the milestones of five educators who have achieved many decades of service with WWRFDC: • 35 years - Maureen Curry • 30 years – Helen Hillier • 25 years – Sheryl Simpson • 10 years – Shannon Carroll and Rebecca Pollard The public are also welcome to view a display about WWRFDC on the arcade wall in the Civic Centre from 7 to 13 May.
Wagga Wagga. Ph:0427 042 686
CAR BOOT SALE AND MARKET STALL Sat 5 May, 8am – 2pm Amy Hurd Early Learning Centre, 2 Kulgoa St. Ph: 6922 6226
ROTARY CLUB OF WAGGA WAGGA BOOK FAIR
Sat 5 May, 8am – 5pm & Sun 6 May, 9am – 3pm. Kyeamba Smith Hall, Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke Street. Ph: 6926 1027
BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC AFTERNOON
Sun 6 May, 2pm – 6pm Home Tavern Hotel, 142 Fitzmaurice St. Ph: 0407 658 901
ONE BOOK ONE WAGGA – GALA
pet
OF THE
WEEK
in heck oi b good
Say hello to Rex, a grey brindle mastiff-cross, and a very good boy. He is a one-of-a kind doggo and the shelter staff can’t understand why he’s still there! Rex is an intelligent and happy fellow, he will play for hours on end and would make a great pet for a household with children. Will you be this boy’s forever
family? Rex is available for adoption for $283, which includes microchipping, lifetime registration, first vaccination, desexing, worming and a vet check. You can meet Rex and his friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, 1pm to 4.15pm, Monday through to Saturday. Contact the shelter on 6971 4651.
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DINNER
Tue 8 May, From 7pm Mirage Room, Wagga RSL Club, Dobbs Street. Ph: 6926 9700
ROALD DAHL’S GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
Tue 8 & Wed 9 May, 10am – 1pm Civic Theatre, Burns Way. civictheatre.com.au
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC: THE COMMODORE’S WIND ENSEMBLES
WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY Thu 10 May, 1.10pm Sun 6 May, 10.30am – 4pm Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street. Ph: 0412 439 455
program at visitwagga. com/fitzlive. Council received a $20,000 grant from the Live Music Office to deliver the pilot project of two Fitz Live events.
Wesley Uniting Church, cnr Tarcutta & Johnston Streets. Ph: 6925 3522
/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
vacancies STRATEGIC TOWN PLANNER Remuneration: Minimum $2,705.08 gpf + super Enquiries: Adriaan Stander - (02) 6926 9564 Closing Date: Monday, 7 May 2018 PLANT OPERATOR (HOOKLIFT) Remuneration: Minimum $1,952.16 gpf + super Enquiries: Geoffrey Pym - 0429 505 746 Closing Date: Friday, 11 May 2018 MANAGER MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Remuneration: Minimum $3,654.40 gpf + super Enquiries: Peter Thompson - (02) 6926 9121 Closing Date: Friday, 11 May 2018
To view these opportunities and apply, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer Values - Part of everything we do: Trust • Respect • Innovation • Teamwork
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COUNCILLOR COLUMN
It was a pleasure to again attend the launch of the Miss Wagga Quest on Wednesday night with my wife Robyn. The Miss Wagga Wagga Quest has changed the lives of countless young women, empowering
them to achieve their dreams and goals and become ambassadors for Wagga Wagga. The Miss Wagga Wagga Quest offers women the opportunity to improve their confidence and to learn valuable leadership and life skills. The Miss Wagga Wagga Quest Entrants are judged not on how much money they
raise, but on how they perform throughout the quest. Judges look for a wide variety of skills and attributes, including how well the entrants work together as a team, as well as their presentation, commitment and communication, while the quest endeavours to help each individual realise their full potential.
councillor.kendall@wagga.nsw.gov.au | 0467 552 263
Steeped in history, the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest began in 1948 with Miss Thena Karofilis being crowned the very first Miss Wagga Wagga. Since then the entrants of the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest have raised close to $2M, all of which has been distributed to local charities and community organisations in Wagga
Wagga, showcasing one of the longest running charity events of its type in Australia. The quest is a journey of personal discovery that empowers all entrants to be more committed citizens in our community. “The hours are many, the commitments are plenty; but the rewards are priceless, and the memories are forever,”
2017 Miss Wagga Wagga Sarah Navin said. In giving their inaugural speech in the Miss Wagga Wagga 2019 quest each entrant talked passionately about what Wagga Wagga means to them. Each of these young women are from different backgrounds and their speeches
Councillor Rod Kendall
Photo: Jacob Raupach
FUN-FILLED APRIL THANKS TO FRESH The final week of the month-long Fresh festival featured a zine-making workshop, sustainable fashion talk, nature walk along the levee bank and the chance to record your family stories. Fresh was a new concept this year, combining the traditional Youth Week and Seniors Festival activities into a festival program of 44 diverse events with appeal for everyone from millennials to baby boomers and beyond. Some of the highlights across April included a birdwatching walk with bestselling co-author of The Australian Bird Guide Peter Menkhorst at Marrambidya Wetland, a wild brush-making workshop with Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Kath Withers and Branch Nebula’s Snake Sessions at Bolton Park skate park where local youth could learn parkour, dance and skating skills. “Having such a diverse range of activities and events increases the liveability of our city,” Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said. “We are committed to attracting and developing events to boost tourism and build on the 1.3M visitors that Wagga Wagga attracts each year.”
were remarkably different but equally inspirational. Let’s all get behind this quest and support these seven wonderful women - Chelsea Sutton, Bonnie JacksonFrench, Clare Lawlor, Taylor Lemon, Ebony Neal, Stina Constantine and Presslea Cowan.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: A skateboarder (above) shows off some tricks as part of the Branch Nebula Snake Sessions at Bolton Park skate park, while sustainable fashion advocate Alex Van Os (right) shares her op-shopping tips.
LE N D I N G A H A N D TO S M A LL B US I N E SS E S Wagga Wagga City Council will take part in Service NSW’s Easy to do Business initiative to help grow small business in the region. In NSW, someone wanting to establish a cafe, small bar and/or restaurant may have to deal with up to 13 agencies, 75 regulations, up to 30 phone numbers and complete 48
forms - taking as long as 18 months to navigate. The Easy to do Business program reduces this to one digital application and one phone number, meaning a new business could be opened in as little as 90 days. The initiative provides business owners with a single point of contact within Service NSW who
Public Notices
and installation of pram ramps in various suburbs of Wagga Wagga. Tenders will be assessed on a number of criteria. Tenderers are RFT 2018-28 advised that the lowest FOOTPATH or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. NETWORK CONSTRUCTION - A pre-tender site briefing is to occur on Monday STAGE 2 14 May 2018. Further Suitably endorsed Tenders details of the briefing are marked “RFT2018-28 contained in the tendering Footpath Network documentation. Construction – Stage Enquiries: Council’s 2” are invited and will Project Coordinator Kylie be received by the Crouch, crouch.kylie@ undersigned until 2pm wagga.nsw.gov.au. Wednesday 30 May A non-refundable fee of 2018. The Contract is a $110.00 will be charged lump sum Contract for for each hard copy of the construction of new the Specification or sections of footpath
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
will help them navigate all the required approvals to operate the business, for example registering the business, obtaining an ABN, and required Council approvals. The free program assists both local business and Council by streamlining the application process for both parties and by helping boost the economy.
specifications at nil cost can be accessed from www.tenderlink.com/ wagga.
RFT 2018-543 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) SERVICES
Suitably endorsed Quotations marked “RFT2018-543 Employee Assistance Program Services” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 30 May 2018. Council is seeking to engage the services of external providers to conduct confidential, independent face-to-
face counselling for employees, and their immediate family, with work-related or personal problems. Enquiries: Council’s WH&S Advisor Julie Philpott, 02 6926 9284 or philpott. julie@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 from www.tenderlink.com/ wagga.
Peter Thompson, General Manager
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WAGGA VIEW WINNERS ARE GRINNERS
The three lucky winners of our Wagga View sign up drive have been drawn, with Steve Turner (pictured), Melissa L’Estrange and Kylie Taylor each winning a local produce hamper. Wagga View is Council’s online community engagement platform where you can share your thoughts to help inform plans, policies, strategies and more. Feedback is currently being sought on Council’s 2018/19 budget
documents. The Draft Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2018/19 and the Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2018-2028 are two of Council’s key planning documents, outlining projects and services to be delivered and how these will be funded. You can have your say on these two documents, along with the Draft Fees and Charges 2018/19, by signing up at www.waggaview.com.au/register and making a submission before 23 May.
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