INSIDE: MUSEUM UPGRADE ROLLS ON, FARRER ROAD PROJECT + MORE
Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2019
Issue No: 236
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viking clap to sound out in wagga The Viking Clap will be performed outside of Canberra for the first time, with former Raiders player David Barnhill to lead the 10,000-strong crowd in the iconic pre-game ceremony. Mr Barnhill will take on the role of Viking Ambassador for the 4 May NRL clash between Canberra Raiders and Penrith Panthers at McDonald’s Park – leading the clap and blowing the Raiders Viking Horn. Continued inside
LOCAL LEGEND: Deputy Mayor Dallas Tout (left) and Wagga Wagga Rugby League Chairman Warren Barclay (right) announce former NRL player David Barnhill (centre) as the Viking Ambassador for the 4 May NRL game.
Council to fund community projects The funding pool has been increased and a new category added to Wagga Wagga City Council’s Annual Grants Program 2019/20.
Community Health & Wellbeing, Connected Rural & Urban Communities, Arts and Culture, Local Heritage, Events, Natural Environment, and the Youth Led Initiatives category, which was added to the 2018/19 program. “The Annual Grants Program allows us to support a diverse range of projects that directly benefit our community,” Mayor of Each year, Council invites organisations, the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg groups, individuals, and small businesses Conkey OAM said. in the Wagga Wagga Local Government “It’s one of many ways we support our Area to apply for the community grants, with community at a grassroots level, whether this year’s available funding increased to you live in the city, a village or in a rural area. $198,500 from $186,000 in 2018/19. “Through our grants program, we can A new category, Small Business, has also support a wide range of services and been added, building off the success of activities that build community capacity, Council’s previous Economic Development foster social networks and information Grants Program. exchange, facilitate cooperation and build Other grants categories included on existing community strengths.
“It’s part of Council’s ongoing commitment to developing a vibrant and diverse community in line with the goals of the Wagga View, Community Strategic Plan 2040.” Last year, 60 community projects were made possible through Council’s grants program, ranging from $3704 to assist the Ladysmith P & C run children’s art workshops to $2500 for Landcare to host community outdoor movie screenings. Cr Conkey said he looks forward to the broad mix of applications, particularly those in the new Small Business category. “The Small Business grants range from $1000 to $10,000 to allow our local businesses to grow, improve their customer experience or implement innovative ideas,” he said. “The grants can be used for everything
from improving their shopfront or alfresco dining to new production equipment to help small businesses grow. “This is the second year in a row we have added a new category following the YouthLed Initiatives in 2018/19. We are always looking at ways we can help our community through the grants program.” Applications open at 9am, Monday 18 March and close on 13 May. An information session will be held on 2 April from 4pm to 6pm in the Council Meeting Room. Grants officers for each category will be available to help community members through the application process. To register to attend the session, email grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 292 442. For a copy of the grant guidelines and to apply, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/grants.
Weekly waste tip Small amounts of cooking oil can be disposed into the green lid bin. Use paper towel to absorb the oil before placing in a green compostable liner. Large quantities of cooking oil can now be taken to Gregadoo Waste Management Centre where it is accepted for free.
Excitement builds for city's 4 May NRL clash
From front page A premiership player with the Raiders in 1990 and a Wagga Wagga local, the NRL club said Mr Barnhill was the perfect choice for the honour for the Raiders’ regional fixture. “It’s pretty special to have an NRL competition game down in Wagga Wagga this year, I think the community will really get behind it and it will be a sell-out crowd,” Mr Barnhill said.
“I hope it becomes an annual event. It’s fantastic for people out in rural areas to get a glimpse of the stars of the NRL.” Mr Barnhill played for three seasons with the Raiders in first grade from 1989 to 1991, making his debut in 1989 – which is significant as the club celebrates its 30th anniversary of their first premiership this season. The round eight NRL game at McDonald’s Park is the first
in a two-year partnership between Wagga Wagga City Council and the Raiders, with an option for a third game in 2021. In the lead up to this year’s game, Council and Wagga Wagga Rugby League have been working to deliver more than $400,000 worth of upgrades to McDonald’s Park. The NSW Governmentfunded works are due to be complete in the coming
weeks, which will bring the spectator seating to almost 700. The canteens on the eastern side have been relocated to increase crowd capacity and female change facilities are almost complete. “We’re finishing the tiling in the change rooms at the moment, with painting and plumbing to go,” Wagga Wagga Rugby League Chairman Warren Barclay said.
their tickets too long as they may be disappointed,” he said. “About 40 per cent of the 10,000-plus tickets have already been sold and tickets will start to sell quickly now the NRL season is underway.” Tickets can be purchased online at raidersshop.com. au or in-person at the Visitor Information Centre on Tarcutta Street and the Oasis Aquatic Centre on Morgan Street.
“The new seating will be installed over the next couple of weeks.” With the McDonald’s Park upgrades and the RaidersPanthers game set to cap off Wagga Wagga Gold Cup week, Deputy Mayor Dallas Tout urged footy fans to buy their tickets early or risk missing out. “As the tickets to this event will sell out quickly, I would strongly suggest that people do not leave purchasing
NEXT STEPS FOR FARRER ROAD PROJECT
The Farrer Road widening and reconstruction project has moved forward, with Council beginning the process of accessing land required for the works. Earlier this year, Council approved a budget variation of $3,080,000 for the Farrer Road project, bringing the total budget to $6,158,856. The proposed widening requires the acquisition of a 10-metre strip of
land along the northern boundary of the existing road reserve. Council can now apply for and enter into access licences for these areas, which would permit the start of construction prior to the land being acquired. The Farrer Road project was an action item from the Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan (WWITS 2040).
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FEMALE LEADERS GATHER IN WAGGA
Female leaders from across the Riverina-Murray region gathered for a Women in Local Government Forum coordinated by Wagga Wagga City Council this week. Deputy Mayor City of Sydney and Local Government NSW president Linda Scott, local government and gender equity
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MONSTER FESTIVAL OF FIRE Sat 16 Mar, 3pm – 7.45pm Wagga Show grounds, Bourke St. Ph: 0447 666 782
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS – AVATAR
Sat 16 Mar, 6.30pm – 10pm Wagga Music Bowl, Sat 16 Apr, 8am – 2pm Botanic gardens, Macleay Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial St. Ph: 0408 771 750 Hall, Sydney St, Tarcutta. WILLIANS HILL Ph: 0477 472 154
THIS WEEK:
TARCUTTA MARKETS
OPEN STUDIO GALLERY
Sat 16 Mar, 10am – 3pm Wagga Art Society Studio, 11 Small St.
Nominate now! Wagga Wagga City Council is accepting nominations for the Sporting Hall of Fame and Local Legend.
on a Q&A panel to share different perspectives on issues in local government and discuss women in leadership. The forum rounded out a week of International Women’s Day events coordinated by Wagga Wagga City Council, which included exhibition launches, author talks and more.
FITNESS CAMP
WAGGA CHARITY GOLF DAY
Mon 18 – Fri 22 Mar, 9.30am – 10.15am Bolton Park, Cnr of Morgan & Tarcutta St. livelifegetactive.com/
Fri 22 Mar, 11am Wagga Country Club, Plumpton Rd. Ph: 0402 470 615
BILLIONAIRE BOY
Wed 20 – Thur 21 Mar, 10am – 11am & 1pm – 2pm Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688
SUICIDE PREVENTION REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY & WALK
20 Mar, 5.30pm MINIATURE RAILWAY Wed – 7pm Sun 17 Mar, 10.30am – 4pm Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay St. Ph: 0412 439 455
Apex Park, Lake Albert. Ph: 0458 224 430
ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH WAGGA
MARJAN’S KITCHEN – A PERSIAN FEAST Fri 22 Mar, 6pm – 9pm Thorne Street Café, 82 Thorne St. Ph: 0423 185 591
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2 FEB - 5 MAY 2019 10AM TO 4PM DAILY BEHIND THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 183 TARCUTTA STREET, WAGGA WAGGA
Nominations close 5pm Monday 25 March 2019 For more information or to download a nomination form visit museumriverina.com.au/shof call Council’s Strategic Recreation Officer on 1300 292 442. MUSEUMRIVERINA.COM.AU/CONTAINER
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VO I C E S N E E D E D FO R CO M M I T T E E
MOVING HISTORY: Some of the Museum of the Riverina's historic agriculture equipment is moved off-site while the redevelopment of the museum gets underway.
Do you live on the North Wagga floodplain? Council is calling for two community members to join to the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee. The committee meets every two months and is made up of Council and emergency management staff and other key stakeholders, including residents from villages in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area that are impacted by flood. The two North Wagga floodplain community members will play an important role to keep other residents up-to-date with the processes
involved with the development of the “Flood Mitigation Option Feasibility Study for North Wagga and Floodplain Residents”. The co-opted members will serve on the committee in an advisory capacity until the feasibility study is adopted. Applications are open until 5pm, Friday 29 March and forms are available at the customer service desk in the Civic Centre or online at wagga.nsw.gov.au/floodcommittee. Further details are available by contacting Caroline Angel on 1300 292 442 or email council@wagga. nsw.gov.au.
Wagga Wagga City Council’s
Annual Grants Program 2019-2020
Historic farm equipment relocated for upgrade works Work started this week to relocate historic agricultural equipment from the Museum of Riverina Botanic Gardens to an off-site storage location. A collection of ploughs, rakes, cultivators and a 1920s McCormick-Deering tractor were among the historic pieces moved; some of which are historically significant to the area. The careful relocation and secure storage of the museum’s collection is an important stage in the redevelopment project.
Architects are currently preparing a design for the redevelopment, which includes an extension to the current building, modifications to the existing building and site landscaping. The aim of the redevelopment is to improve the museum’s exhibition spaces, expand the collection storage and upgrade teaching and staff areas. The redevelopment project is made possible through a $3.18M grant from the NSW Government Regional Cultural Fund. It is scheduled to be finished in mid-2020.
SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTIAL LAND DEVELOPMENTS AS CITY GROWS
Council has supported two planning proposals to reduce lot sizes in Tatton and Lake Albert, which will make more residential land available for development. Wagga Wagga has been targeted by the NSW Government to grow to a population of 100,000 in the next 20 years – a 2 per cent growth rate that will require 14,000 homes. One of the planning proposals was to rezone land at Plumpton Road and Brindabella Drive and reduce minimum lot sizes. The other was to reduce lot sizes at Vincent Road and Kooringal Road. As well as making more greenfield suburban land
available for development, an increase in urban infill and development will be required to reach the target of 100,000 people. In line with this target, a planning proposal to remove the CBD height restrictions of 25 metres for a development on Sturt Street was also supported at the 25 February Ordinary Council Meeting. Council is in the process of developing a CBD Master Plan that will address height restrictions and provide a planning framework to guide growth and revitalise the city centre to stimulate economic activity. “Along with increased housing across the city, urban infill and
development within proximity to the CBD will be critical to providing an alternate mode of housing to support growth," Director Corporate Services Natalie Te Pohe said. “The aim of the CBD Master Plan is to reinvigorate the precinct and capture new business and service opportunities supported by the growing numbers of residents and visitors. “It will focus on improving the overall urban quality and include additional opportunities for residential accommodation. "A review of the height limitation in the CBD will be undertaken and form part of the overall Master Plan."
Invitation to apply for funding from the ClubGRANTS Scheme
Wagga Wagga City Council as the coordinator for ClubGRANTS is now inviting applications 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.
2019 Category 1 Funding Applications
The committee has placed a high priority on the below priorities for the Wagga Wagga LGA under Category 1 Funding;
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 4 March and close Friday 26 April 2019.
• Early Childhood and Family Services • Women and Family Health • Childcare Services Further to the above priorities and dependent on funds available, the committee will consider other priorities listed by Clubgrants NSW ranging from Aged, Disability, Youth, Emergency, Transport, Education and Employment Training Areas.
Could your project, event or great idea for the community do with a funding boost? Community organisations, groups and individuals in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area are invited to apply for funding under the below categories.
Funding categories: • • • • • • •
Community Health & Wellbeing Connected Rural & Urban Communities Arts & Culture Local Heritage Events Natural Environment Youth Led Initiatives
New category: • Small Business
$198,500
in funding available For community organisations, groups, individuals + small business Applications open from Monday 18 March 2019, 9am
Applications close Monday 13 May 2019, 12pm
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New compostable liner delivery Households with a Council kerbside waste service will soon receive their first annual delivery of compostable liners. The compostable liners help residents sort their food waste in the kitchen for disposal in the green lid bin. Only certified compostable liners can be placed in the green lid bin. Liners will be delivered to households along with a new waste information booklet throughout March. For further information contact 1300 292 442.
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COUNCILLOR COLUMN
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With the state election taking place next Saturday, it is very important when voting we consider what impacts our Council here in Wagga, which in reality is you the ratepayer. My opinion is based on historical practices of successive NSW state governments, and the politicisation of local government. Labor were in power for 16 years,
were riddled with corruption to the point of MPs being jailed. They ignored us here in Wagga for that entire time. An example of how Labor governs is, in 1996, Bob Carr began the push for power generation sell off and privatisation. Fast-forward to 2010, Labor closes parliament to block an inquiry into the sale of state-owned power generation. Another example; our local candidate says Labor will retrofit renewable energy in
the base hospital, and yet the Labor minister will only commit to a review. Because of Labor pushing their agenda at local government and running party politics, I have now been informed the National Party intend to do the same next year - using local government to raise their profile for higher office. The Nationals are hypocritical; signs saying “Cheaper power? Vote Nats” from the party that whilst in power have
sold our poles and power wires, sold over $9 billion of publicowned utilities, forced council mergers, banned greyhounds etc, torn down stadiums. I don’t have room in this column to list everything. Remember preferences. A vote for the Shooters/Fishers is a vote for Labor. Interestingly, fish restocking numbers are at an all-time low, the Shooters/Fishers party are not even aware … ? With the likelihood of a hung parliament,
Public Notices
PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov. au. Persons making written Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, submissions regarding the EXHIBITION during the hours of 9am above Policy are advised OF DRAFT to 5pm Monday to Friday that any submission POLICY– POL075 (public holidays excluded) received within the – INVESTMENT within the above exhibition submission period will be POLICY period. The draft Policy subject to the Government Council hereby gives public can also be accessed from Information (Public Access) Council’s website at www. notice of the exhibition of Act 2009 and the Privacy wagga.nsw.gov.au/public. its Draft Investment Policy. and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and Submission Procedure: The draft Policy will be on may be attached to the Persons wishing to make exhibition from Saturday 2 final report, in its entirety March 2019 for a period of a submission in relation to or in part, to Council unless the revised Policy should 28 days, until Saturday 30 explicitly requested by March 2019. Council invites do so prior to the close the person making the of the exhibition period. public submissions on the submission that they do draft Policy, to be lodged by Submissions should be not wish this to occur. Any in writing and may be Saturday 13 April 2019. delivered to Wagga Wagga questions relating to the Inspection Venue: The Policy document may be City Council or mailed draft Policy is available for referred to Zachary Wilson to the General Manager, review at Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga City Council, on 1300 292 442. City Council, Cnr Baylis &
vacancies MARKETING & EDUCATION OFFICER Part-time 25 hours per week Remuneration: $1,767.62 gpf + super Enquiries: Carissa Campbell - 02 6926 9680 Closing Date: Friday, 22 March 2019 CADET BUILDING SURVEYOR Remuneration: $2,560.30 gpf + super Enquiries: Paul O’Brien - 02 6926 9510 Closing Date: Monday, 25 March 2019 DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Remuneration: $2,141.96 gpf + super Enquiries: Christine Condron - 02 6926 9574 Closing Date: Monday, 25 March 2019 TEMPORARY PROJECT COORDINATOR (SEWER & STORMWATER) Two (2) Year Term Contract Remuneration: $3,107.78 gpf + super Enquiries: Rupesh Shah - 02 6926 9517 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2019 MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (Sewer/Stormwater) Remuneration: $3,401.52 gpf + super Enquiries: Sylvester Otieno - 02 6971 4610 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2019 SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN Remuneration: $130,000 in accordance with experience Enquiries: Rupesh Shah - 02 6926 9517 Closing Date: Sunday, 7 April 2019
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PUBLIC DISCLOSURE NOTICE COUNCIL OWNED COMMUNITY LAND
Public Disclosure Notice Council Owned Community Land Part Rawlings Park, Angel Street, Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga Notice is hereby given under the Local Government Act Chapter 6 Part 2, of the proposed licensing of part Lots 11 and 12, Section E, DP 7231 known as part Rawlings Park, Angel Street, Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga to Scout Association of Australia for the purpose of a Scout Hall for a term of five (5) years. Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the above proposed licence renewal 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 proposed licence 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. Any questions relating to the above proposed licence renewal may be referred to Jenny Bailey, Land and Property Officer on 1300 292 442. Submissions will be received until 5pm on Monday 8 April 2019.
Council will call for expressions of interest for community groups to use a former RFS shed at 8 Bent Street, Tarcutta. A new RFS shed
The Botanic Gardens Zoo and Aviary will be closed on Wednesday 20 March while the animals have their regular check up. The furry and feathery friends at the zoo are scheduled for their next vet check, with the zoo closed to the public for the day.
DP 26885 known as part Frenchs Fields to Scout Association of Australia (Wagga Wagga Rover Crew) for the purpose of a Scout Hall for a term of five (5) years. Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the above proposed licence renewal 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 proposed licence 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. Any questions relating to the above proposed licence renewal may be referred to Jenny Bailey, Land and Property Officer on 1300 292 442. Submissions will be received until 5pm on Monday 15 April 2019
invite expressions of interest so all community groups in Tarcutta have equal opportunity to apply and ensure the maximum benefit for the community.
EXHIBITION OF DRAFT 2019/20 AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES
The zoo contains a diverse range of animals and exhibits, including native and other animals, many of which are free to roam around. The zoo will reopen at 9am on Thursday 21 March. Council apologises for any inconvenience.
website at www.wagga.nsw. gov.au/public. Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the draft Fees and Charges 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 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. Any questions relating to the draft Fees and Charges may be referred to Carolyn Rodney on 1300 292 442.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - COOPTED MEMBERS OF FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Wagga Wagga City Council Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee is made up of Council and Emergency Management staff and various stakeholder representatives overseeing the implementation of the objectives of the Floodplain Risk Management Plan in the Wagga Wagga Local Government area. The Committee meets every two months to discuss issues and to progress agreed actions. The duration of the committee meetings is approximately two hours. The Committee is seeking two (2) co-opted members from the North Wagga Floodplain community to assist with the education and engagement of residents within the broader North Wagga Floodplain community in respect to the processes involved with the development of the Flood Mitigation Option Feasibility Study for North Wagga and
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was constructed north of the village and a community group has since enquired an interest in utilising the space. Council endorsed to
ZOO CLOSED ON THURSDAY 21 MARCH
Council hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft 2019/20 Airport Fees and Charges. The draft Fees and Charges will be on exhibition from Saturday 2 March 2019 for a period of 28 days, until Saturday 30 March 2019. Council invites public submissions on the draft Fees and Charges, to be lodged within the exhibition PUBLIC period. DISCLOSURE Inspection Venue: The NOTICE draft Fees and Charges COUNCIL OWNED are available for review at COMMUNITY LAND Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Public Disclosure Notice Council Owned Community Wagga Wagga, during Land Part Frenchs Fields, 18 the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public Mathoura Avenue, Wagga holidays excluded) within Wagga Notice is hereby the above exhibition given under the Local period. The draft Fees Government Act Chapter and Charges can also be 6 Part 2, of the proposed accessed from Council’s licensing of part Lot 166
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Floodplain Residents. The co-opted members will serve on the Committee in an advisory capacity but will not have any voting rights. These positions will be valid only until the adoption of the Flood Mitigation Option Feasibility Study for North Wagga and Floodplain Residents. The positions are voluntary and will not attract any remuneration. Applications will be received up to 5pm on Friday, 29 March 2019, from interested persons to serve as the coopted members of the Committee. Application forms are available from the Customer Service Centre at the Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga or from Council’s website wagga.nsw.gov.au/ floodcommittee. Applications should be addressed ‘Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee’ and returned to PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au Applicants must clearly outline in their application: • An understanding of the floodplain issues for North Wagga and upstream communities and the need for flood protection and drainage. • Their strong local community networks and linkages. • Their ability to volunteer time to represent broad customer and community interests. • A demonstrated willingness to constructively participate in an advisory capacity. • A demonstrated intention and ability to proactively represent community interests and provide constructive feedback to the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee. • A willingness to work cooperatively and constructively with Council Officers and members of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee. Further details are available by contacting Caroline Angel on 1300 292 442 or email council@wagga.nsw. gov.au
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