Council News #47 - June 6 2015

Council News WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 6 JUNE 2015

Issue 47

Weekly information from us to you SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT: Cultural Officer Tracie Miller and Councillor Kevin Poynter check out the new public artwork in the Riverside precinct.

Crows come to land at Riverside Some not-so-feathery friends have found a nest along the city’s levee bank this week.

Six metallic boulders with coppery crow cut-outs have been installed in the Riverside precinct, adjacent to the St Michael’s oval.

Councillor Kevin Poynter, who sits on the Public Art Advisory Panel with other community and industry representatives, said it was great to see the Waggaworks public art plan connecting with the Riverside Master Plan.

“The Riverside Master Plan is a really important project for our community to link us with the river in ways we haven’t been linked in a very, very long time,” he said.

“That’s going to bring people and that’s where public art should be.

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FUNNY TIMES AHEAD

A gaggle of giggles will be heard across the city this month when the Wagga Comedy Fest brings a mixture of big guns and upand-comers to town.

Headlining the inaugural festival with Civic Theatre shows are established acts Anh Do, the Doug Anthony Allstars and Fiona O’Loughlin.

The festival is also stretching out to the Wagga Art Gallery E3 Art Space for the anxiety and antics of Luke McGregor and Sparrow Folk respectively.

Meanwhile, the Museum of the

Riverina’s Historic Council Chambers will feature a comedy writing workshop and some improvised theatre mayhem.

“Tickets are all selling really well for our big acts,” Civic Theatre Manager and Wagga Comedy Fest organiser Carissa Campbell said.

“We’ve also been lucky to secure great performers like Luke McGregor and Sparrowfolk to perform in the E3 Art Space.

“A lot of thought has gone into reconfiguring the room from exhibition space to a room of laughs.”

McGregor is a comedian on the rise and is a regular guest on The Project.

His award-winning show I Worry That I Worry Too Much explores his OCD, life’s fear, failures and awkwardness.

Sparrow Folk are not as well known, but this deceivingly sweet pair are jaw-droppingly naughty.

Their hysterical songs divulge the daring and delightful underbelly of suburban life and you’ll be left in stiches.

Ms Campbell said the comedy workshops and Impro events will add another dimension to what is going to be a funny few days in Wagga.

“Professional comedian Anne Edmonds will be teaching us how to write jokes, tell funny stories, develop sketches and the participants will have a laugh in the process,” she said.

“The Class Clowns Comedy Crash Course workshop comes out of the Melbourne International Comedy

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Festival and is aimed at people aged 15 years and above.

“There will also be more local comedy with three big nights of Impro – The Wagga Way where funny folk will step up and play theatre games in the same vein as Whose Line is it Anyway? and Thank God You’re Here.

“Well-known improvised theatre gurus Impro ACT will be in control of the out-of-control mayhem and you should bring the kids to see them go through their paces at a special comedy event on the Saturday.”

The Wagga Comedy Fest kicks off on Tuesday 16 June and runs until Saturday 20 June.

For more details and to buy tickets, visit civictheatre.com.au.

The Civic Theatre will be running multiple ticket giveaways this weekend for the Wagga Comedy Fest.

Follow the theatre on Facebook for your chance to win: facebook.com/ waggawaggacivictheatre

Wagga Wagga City Council would like to invite interested community members to take part in a focus group for the Birramal public art commission, Lloyd. You will be invited to contribute ideas towards this arts project with the shortlisted artists and get to know their previous work.

Thursday 11 June 2015 Time: 6pm - 7.30pm

Wagga Wagga City Council, Civic Centre Cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga To participate: publicart@wagga.nsw.gov.au Phone: 6926 9356

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Crows come to land at Riverside Continued from page 1 “The selection process was pretty extensive.

“We had the artists coming down to look at the space and talk to the managers for the whole (Riverside) project and to put forward ideas that the panel went through.

“We looked at them in terms of how they sat within the space, how they assisted with connecting our community with our river, connecting our community with our environment and connecting our community with our culture.”

Southern Highlands-based artist Jane Cavanough designed the series of boulders of different sizes, taking into consideration the risk of

flood in the area.

Cr Poynter said along with being cleverly designed, the crow boulders were symbolic of Wagga and the Riverside area.

“They’re just beautiful objects to start with,” he said.

“When you look at them they’re delightful.

“The crows link us with the name of our town and with the symbol of our town.

“The rock component links us with the rocks around the river and the river landscape and the etchings of the water on the rocks links with the river as well.”

Cavanough worked with local contractors to realise the Riverside public art project.

Thanks to our anti-litter legends Hey legend! Wagga Wagga City Council wishes to thank all the residents and businesses who have supported the “Hey Tosser!” litter campaign over the past nine months.

Council received $26,000 in funding from the NSW EPA to roll out the campaign, which educated residents that littering from a vehicle is an offence and can result in fines averaging $200.It also focused on teaching the community about the

different avenues available to report a littering offence. Since March 1 this year, 11 fines have been issued in Wagga Wagga as a result of reports of littering from a vehicle by residents.

“Sadly, litter is still a big issue in our region and if doing the right thing wasn’t reason enough not to litter, then perhaps the chance of a fine is,” Council’s Environmental Education Officer Alice Kent said.

“Now that reports can be made by

anyone in the community, litterers should know there are now many more eyes on the road.

“Litter in the environment poses a threat to the health and safety of people and animals. It also detracts from the beauty of our city and surrounding countryside.”

Residents can report sightings of litter from vehicles to the EPA on 131 555, www.epa.nsw.gov.au or the Report to EPA phone app.

Road Closure Notice The Oura Road/Byrnes Road intersection will be CLOSED on the following dates:  Friday 12 June  Saturday 13 June  Sunday 14 June This closure will help facilitate asphalting works in the final stages of the Eunony Bridge Road Deviation Project.

Updates and detours can be found at

wagga.gov.au/eunonydeviation For more information call

1300 292 442

BRAND NEW: The first stage of the Chambers Park upgrade is complete with Works and Playground Officer John Conlan (pictured) putting the finishing touches on the community’s new playground. This project was completed as part of Council’s annual playground replacement program, with the design developed in consultation with the community and at a total project cost of $100,000. A skate park will also be developed for Chambers Park, as well as the installation of new furniture later in the year.

Litter fines average $200.

Don’t be a tosser, take your rubbish with you.

HEY TOSSER! You know it’s wrong

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Councillor Column

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I’d like to start this column by acknowledging the commitment that Council employees have to this community.

In my experience I have found that employees act in a courteous and professional manner no matter the circumstances in which they find themselves.

No person or organisation is exempt from failing and wrongdoing. It’s how we as a community react and learn from failure that is important.

It seems that some sectors in modern society have determined that in government, failure is frowned upon. There are a range of people, media and various organisations, and even elected members who are sweating on failure and are ready to pounce and point out any such failures.

Unfortunately too often we see that those who pounce on the failures don’t acknowledge the successes.

If we are to criticise failures we must celebrate the successes. Not to do both is unfair and will lead to a biased opinion of the value the community gains from its Council employees.

Very few people work day to day in an organisation that is scrutinised at the level of local government. It is not unusual for Council or Council-related activities or work to dominate the local news content.

How many other community members have their work and workplace subjected to this level of scrutiny? The answer is none. Not only that, the employees get no direct right of reply to any article or news item about them.

I know that employees of Council are rightfully proud of the work they do and they also feel an immense level of responsibility and accountability for the work they undertake.

I am told regularly by members of the public of the great work undertaken

by Council employees and know that not enough public recognition is given to their work in our community, and therefore I would now like to express my personal thanks and appreciation to you all.

Thank you.

Mayor Rod Kendall

‘Arthur’ immortalised on Baylis Street Henry “Arthur” Nixon was immortalised in Wagga Wagga’s Walk of Honour recently.

The community stalwart was announced as the latest inductee at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony earlier in the year.

He was surrounded by family as the plaque was officially unveiled at a special ceremony on 22 May. “Arthur” served in World War II in both PNG and Borneo and often speaks with young recruits in training at Kapooka. He has served 10 years on the TAFE Board and has worked in various service and community clubs, including Apex and high school P&C.

Mr Nixon has been a member of Rotary for 40 years and has obtained a Paul Harris Fellow.

During his time with Rotary he has been involved with many community projects.

He was a member of the Wagga Base Hospital board for 10 years, is a member of the Probus Club (and has been a previous president) and has been an active legacy member.

Mr Nixon worked for family business, Nixon Engineering, which has been operating in Wagga Wagga since 1960.

“Arthur’s” plaque is located outside the Baylis Street entrance of the Marketplace.

HONOURED: Henry “Arthur” Nixon (seated left) is surrounded by family at the unveiling of his Walk of Honour plaque on Baylist Street recently.

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Ph: 0418 624 976

THIS WEEK:

CIVIC CENTRE PROJECTIONS: THEIR LIGHT STILL SHINES

Until Mon 8 June, 6pm to 10:30pm Anzac stories from Wagga. projected nightly onto the northern facade of the Civic Centre. Ph: 1300 292 442

DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE

Sat 6 June, 7:30pm - midnight Downside Hall, off Coolamon Road. Ph: 6925 4800

KATIE NOONAN WITH ZAC HURREN & THE RCO STRINGS QUARTET Sat 6 June, 7:30pm Witness the mastery of these musical minds joined. Civic

Theatre Ph: 6926 9688

TASK FORCE 72 CARRIER AND ESCORT WEEKEND Sat 6, 10am to 3pm & Sun 7 June, 10am to 1:30pm Display of radio control scale model ships and submarines.

Spectator entry fee. Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre, Morgan St. Ph: 0408 050 868

WAGGA WAGGA STEAM SHUTTLES

Sat 6 & Sun 7 June Come and ride behind one of the world’s biggest operating steam locomotives – the mighty Garratt 6029. Departs from Wagga Wagga Railway Station for a 45 min return shuttle.

Adults $25, child $15 (ages 3-16, under 3 free), family $60

champagnes matched with unique dishes. Places are limited. Cost: $165. The Riverine Club. Ph: 0448 141 267

MINIATURE RAILWAY

MURRUMBIDGEE TURF CLUB TAB RACE MEETING

Sun 7 10.30am to 4pm $2 per ride, enclosed footwear essential. Botanic Gardens, Macleay St.

Tue 9 June Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St. Ph: 6921 2151

BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC AFTERNOON

WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN AND VINTAGE CAR RALLY

Sun 7 June 11am to 2pm Public display of a range of cars and bikes, including rare models from early 1900s to mid1970s. Downside Reserve, off Coolamon Rd. Ph: 0415 300 043 Mon 8 June 12.30pm to 3pm Presentation includes 5

Thu 11 June, 7pm Only a third of the show is scripted, so anything can happen. Cost: $79 inc 3 course meal. Tickets available online.

Wagga RSL Club, Dobbs Street.

Ph: 6921 3624

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Sun 6 June 2pm to 6pm Adults $5. Home Tavern Hotel.

Ph: 0407 658 901

CHAMPAGNE MASTERCLASS

FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE

Wed 10 June 7:30pm Ned Kelly sits in his prison cell.

Tomorrow he is going to hang.

Civic Theatre Ph: 6926 9688

RCM 2015 LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: TRIO XJH

Thu 11 June, 1:10pm Wagga Baptist Church, Tarcutta Street. Comprising Catherine Holland, Damien Johnson and Geoffrey Xeros. All concerts free. Contact: Riverina Conservatorium of Music on 6925 3522.

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For support in organising your event, contact Council’s Events Unit at events@wagga.nsw. gov.au or 1300 292 442 Monday to Friday.

To promote your event or for a full list of events go to: visitwagga.com or call 1300 100 122.

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Ladysmith & district residents are invited to attend a neighbourhood meeting with Councillors & Council staff.

7pm Wednesday 10 June 2015 Ladysmith Memorial Hall Council is hosting a neighbourhood meeting to discuss news, events and issues relating to Ladysmith and the broader Local Government Area. Stay for a cuppa after the meeting!

Wagga Wagga City Council & NSW EPA are piloting a Household Asbestos Disposal Scheme offering free disposal of bonded asbestos from across the Local Government Area.

You only have until the end of June to make the most of this scheme!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

wagga.nsw.gov.au/asbestos OR Call 1300 292 442

This project is a NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.

Have a question to ask or an issue to raise? Get it in NOW! Contact Lauren Fitzgerald Community Engagement Officer Phone: (02) 6926 9197 Email: communityengagement@wagga.nsw.gov.au

www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/neighbourhoodmeetings

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Saturday 13 June 2015 | 10am – 12pm Museum of the Riverina, Historic Council Chambers site FREE public workshop | Bookings essential | Ph: 6926 9655 or museum@wagga.gov.nsw.au

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This week’s pet of the week is a staffycross pup called Gracie.

Gracie is a bouncing ball of energy and she would benefit finding her forever home with a young family she can grow up with.

She has a beautiful white coat and a cute little pink nose — all she wants lots of hugs and kisses.

You can adopt Gracie from the Glenfield Road Animal shelter after 8 June for $278.57.

This fee includes microchipping, lifetime registration, first vaccination, desexing and worming.

If you would like to meet Gracie or any of her furry friends, come down to the shelter during Monday to Saturday from 1pm to 4.15pm or contact 6971 4651.

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES

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STRATEGIC TOWN PLANNER Remuneration: Min $1,251.63 gpw + super Enquiries: Liz Rankin - 02 6926 9517 Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2015

MUSEUM EDUCATION & PUBLIC PROGRAMS OFFICER Remuneration: Min $1,212.79 gpw + super Enquiries: Luke Grealy - 02 6926 9652 Closing Date: Friday 19 June 2015

Public Notices PLANNED PROGRAM OF UNDER-PRUNING OF STREET TREES IN BEST STREET

OASIS AQUATIC SUPPORT (Lifeguard) Five (5) Part Time Positions Available Remuneration: Min $23.76 gph + super Enquiries: David Barrett - 02 6926 9380 Closing Date: Monday 6 July 2015

PEOPLE & CULTURE GRADUATE (Work Health & Safety) Remuneration: Min $1,045.76 gpw + super Enquiries: Tanya Jackson - 0458 246 170 Closing Date: Friday 19 June 2015

To view these opportunities and apply, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer

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Wagga Wagga City Council wishes to advise residents and businesses in Best Street that under-pruning works on street trees will be carried out by Council’s preferred contractors from 9 - 26 June 2015. These works are designed to improve safety for pedestrians and vehicles and to provide appropriate clearances along the streets and footpaths. Works will start at the intersection of Best Street and Morgan Street at 7am on Tuesday 9 June 2015 and will continue north throughout the week.

Works on Best Street south to Edward Street will be undertaken on Saturday 13 June 2015 to minimise disruption to traffic. Please take care while travelling through the area. There will be some disruption to traffic and/or pedestrian access while works are being undertaken. On-street parking may be limited during the works and a lane of traffic will also be closed at times. Timeframes for this project are subject to change and are dependent on weather conditions.

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL WASTE SUBSIDY APPLICATION

Council invites Charitable Organisations and Community Groups, from within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, to apply for a subsidy on waste disposal fees at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre under Councils Policy POL093 ‘Subsidy for Waste Disposal by Charitable Organisations and Community Groups’.

Requests for support for subsidised disposal fees, ongoing or project specific must be submitted on Councils Application form (appendix 1 of Policy POL093) and addressed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, P.O. Box 20 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650.

Note: Details of a nominated vehicle/ trailer will be required with the application form, including registration numbers, for ease of identification at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre.

Applications for the above subsidy close Friday 12 June 2015.

For all enquiries and for copies of Council’s Policy 093 and application forms please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre in person, by phone on 1300 292 442, or by email at council@wagga.nsw.gov.au Please note that application forms and the Policy guidelines are also available on Council’s website at wagga.nsw.gov.au

At this location between 9am and 3pm: Saturday 20 June 2015 Gregadoo Waste Management Centre Ashfords Road, Gregadoo, Wagga Wagga

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

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

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Notice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: Road: Baylis & Fitzmaurice St’s between Morrow and Johnston St’s,

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Johnston St, Ivan Jack Dr, Best St, Morrow St, Peter St, Morrow St Duration: 14 June from 6am to 4:30pm 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: Docker St (between McKinnon and Dobbs Sts) Date: Wednesday 10 June Wednesday 17 June Duration: 7am – 5pm Reason: Undertake road repairs

PROPOSED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE OWNER OF THE BRUCE STREET STORE

Council intends to pass a resolution to provide a deferred payment arrangement to the owner of the Bruce Street Store for $9,000 relating to a Wagga Wagga Local Environment Plan 2010 amendment application fee ($7,500) and associated legal fees ($1,500). Council proposes to pass this resolution at the ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 27 July 2015.

The deferred payment arrangement is to be repaid over a two (2) year term with an annual interest rate of 5%.

Further details of the proposed loan can be obtained by reference to the report to the Council Meeting held on 25 May 2015 which is available on wagga.nsw.gov.au or by contacting the Director of Planning & Regulatory Services on 1300 292 442.

This notice is provided in accordance with Section 356 (2) of the Local Government Act and public submissions on the proposed financial assistance will be received prior to 2 July 2015.

Submissions should be addressed to: The General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

PROPOSED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THIRSTY CROW

Council intends to pass a resolution to provide a deferred payment arrangement to the Thirsty Crow Brewery for $31,345.08 relating to Section 64 charges for the proposed relocation of the business. Council proposes to pass this resolution at the ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 27 July 2015.

The payment arrangement states a 25% upfront payment ($10,448.45) with the remaining 75% ($31,345.08) to be repaid each quarter over a three (3) year term. Further details of the proposed loan can be obtained by reference to the report to the Council Meeting held on 25 May 2015 which is available on wagga.nsw.gov.au or by contacting the Director of Corporate Services on 1300 292 442.

This notice is provided in accordance with Section 356 (2) of the Local Government Act and public submissions on the proposed financial assistance will be received prior to 2

July 2015.

Submissions should be addressed to: The General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

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.

DA15/0273, Child care centre, 10 Burrundulla Rd BOURKELANDS NSW 2650, Lot 21 DP 1193051, Lot 22 DP 1193051, Applicant: Project Planning & Design DA15/0255, 3 Unit multi residential, 13 Yulong St GLENFIELD PARK NSW 2650, Lot 47 DP 1135089, Applicant: Koolena Developments Pty Ltd DA15/0274, Change of use from dwelling to boarding house, 40 Manoora Ave MOUNT AUSTIN NSW 2650, Lot 24 DP 221214, Applicant: MJM Consulting Engineers 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: 09/06/2015 to 23/06/2015 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 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, 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 1300 292 442.

Phil Pinyon, GENERAL MANAGER

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