Council News #366 - 9 October 2021 by Wagga Wagga City Council

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Issue No: 366

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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER 2021

Works ramping up at BMX track

WORK UNDERWAY: Contractors working on the BMX track at the Multi Sport Cycling Complex at Pomingalarna Reserve started on site this week and have made significant progress on the bulk earthworks. Heavy machinery operators working on the two start ramps and the berms have been assisted by a week of good weather. See more images and project update inside this edition of Council News.

Outback Lifesavers are back! The overwhelming success of the State’s first Outback Lifesaver program last summer will see the concept return to Wagga Wagga early next year.

the new program will have the chance to register from 1 November this year. The program will run for eight weeks starting 23 January and finishing on 13 March 2022. The 2022 program has been divided into three levels: Beginner (U/8 & U/9), Intermediate (U/10 & U/11) and Advanced (U/12 & U13). Oasis Regional Aquatic Wagga Wagga City Council Centre’s Aquatics Supervisor and Royal Life Saving Taileigh King said it was NSW (RLSNSW) will again exciting to have the Outback partner in the delivery of Lifesaver program back in the program which gives Wagga Wagga for a second youngsters the chance to season. learn lifesaving water safety “The first program we rolled skills at pools and inland out in January this year was a waterways. pilot program and we learnt Parents and carers keen to a lot from that experience,” get their children involved in Ms King said.

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“It was successful and we’ve taken on feedback which will be implemented into this year’s program. It’s great to have the support of Royal Life Saving NSW again this year as the benefits a program such as Outback

Lifesaver can deliver is fantastic for our community. “Education plays an important part in keeping people safe around inland waterways. Rivers present a number of challenges and teaching this to our younger

community members is one way to enhance water safety. “We want people to learn how to respect the river … and giving parents and carers the opportunity to get involved in the program will be invaluable to everyone learning these skills.” RLSNSW Riverina Regional Manager Mick Dasey emphasised the importance of introducing young people to different aquatic environments. “Learning these skills from an early age is crucial to developing proficiency and confidence around the water,” Mr Dasey said. “The Royal Life Saving Outback Lifesaver Program has been developed to

provide children and community groups with the opportunity to acquire relevant skills and knowledge to safely participate in recreational activities in open water environments. “As children grow, they become exposed to a range of recreational water activities including surfing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting and water skiing. “The inaugural program in Wagga Wagga earlier this year provided us with a solid foundation for future programs and we’re keen to partner with Council again in 2022 for the second edition of this popular learning experience.”

An exciting opportunity is now open to the community to get involved in the future of Wagga Wagga’s City Centre. Take a 5-minute survey which is seeking feedback on your city centre. This information will help us develop the CBD Master Plan in 2022. Read more about the CBD Master Plan and link to the survey at:

connect.wagga.nsw.gov.au/cbd

BMX track works underway

Bulk excavation is nearing completion as works ramp up at the new BMX track at Wagga Wagga’s Multi Sport Cycling Complex on Pomingalarna Reserve. Contractors moved their heavy machinery on to the track site this week and have made significant progress with construction of the 5-metre and 2.5-metre starting ramps. Berms and various other elements are also being shaped up in line with the track design by Dirtz Australia. Wagga Wagga City Council Project Manager Tom Lemerle

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said the ramps' construction was a visible feature of the project in the first week. “The track has been designed to AusCycling certification standards,” Mr Lemerle said. “The 2.5 metre start ramp will be extendable to eight metres for major events. Both ramps will be covered by shelters and will feature ProStart Gates from the USA.” Mr Lemerle said the track - made up for four straights totalling 400 metres - will have a polymer finish and asphalt corners.

It is also being lit with 300 lux lighting with spectating space provided around the track The track is Stage 2 of the complex project and is being funded by Council. Practical completion date for the project is April 2022, weather permitting. Council is also urging community members to stay clear of the construction site. “To ensure everyone’s safety, we ask that users of the Pomingalarna Reserve respect the construction fencing and remain outside of the site while works are completed,” Mr Lemerle said.

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It is the spooky season, so we’ve delved deep into our book of scary facts this week to help us name Pet of the Week as Halloween creeps upon us. We’d like you to meet Pyewacket … a quiet but loveable male domestic longhair cat who is approximately two years old. Pyewacket was a name first given to an alleged witch’s familiar spirit back in the 1640s as part of the tale of witch finder Matthew Hopkins. The name appeared again

in the 1958 film Bell, Book and Candle and more recently as the movie title to a 2017 Canadian thriller. Our version of Pyewacket is available for adoption

for $199, which includes: de-sexing, vaccination, worming, microchipping, lifetime registration, ID tag and heartworm test. Impound #C21/0430

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DIRT WORKS: Aerial view of the BMX track site where construction has started this week, and a designer’s drawings of how the top class facility will look when complete (top left).

WHAT’S

ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS

Vacancies

THIS WEEK:

Rates Officer

Remuneration: $2,458.54 gpf + super Enquiries: Craig Katsoolis on 02 6926 9471 Closing date: Monday 11 October 2021

Accounts Receivable Officer

Remuneration: $2,458.54 gpf + super Enquiries: Craig Katsoolis on 02 6926 9471 Closing date: Monday 18 October 2021

Corporate Applications Coordinator

Remuneration: $3,787.88 gpf + super Enquiries: Reece Hamblin on 02 6926 9243 Closing date: Sunday 24 October 2021 Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer

To view these opportunities and apply, visit:

wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs

BARISTA DAMON: POP-UP ESPRESSO BAR

Sat 9, Wed 13, Thu 14, & Fri 15 Oct, 7am to 1pm Thirsty Crow, 153 Fitzmaurice St. Ph: 6921 7470

Ph: 0458 263443

OPEN STUDIO GALLERY

Sat 9 Oct, 10am to 3pm Wagga Art Society Studio, 11 Small St. Ph: 0400 225 768

ARTIST TALK WITH KERRIE RUDD AND CHRIS SLATER

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY

Sat 9 Oct, 9am to 12pm Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Shaw St & Albury St. Ph: 0411 417 956

Tue 12 Oct, 4pm to 5.30pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. Ph: 6921 5391

BLOOM THEATRE FESTIVAL 2021

Thu 14 Oct, 7.30pm to 9pm Livestream Event civictheatre.com.au/ whatson/bloom-theatrefestival-2021

INTERMEDIATE ART CLASSES WITH LEIGH THURSDAY TRIVIA HEWITT Thu 14 Oct, 7.30pm

Tue 12 Oct, 6pm to 8pm Thirsty Crow Brewery, Sat 9 Oct, 2pm to 3pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 153 Fitzmaurice St. The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. Ph: 6921 5391 Ph: 69217 470 Johnston St. Ph: 6921 5391 WAGGA SOCIAL

A MIDNIGHT DREAM Sat 9 Oct, 7.30pm to 9.30pm The Basement Theatre, Morrow St. Ph: 69 212594

NETBALL

Wed 13 Oct, 10am Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St. E: caronne@scvella.id.au

BBQ AND CHARCOAL PRIMARY STUDENT ART CLASSES – COOKING CLASS

WOLLUNDRY SATURDAY MARKETS Sun 10 Oct, 9.30am to Sat 9 Oct, 8am to 1pm Civic Theatre Precinct, Tarcutta St. Ph: 0488 102 835

SECONDARY STUDENT ART CLASSES

1.30pm Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl. Ph: 0439 565653

RIVERINA IRIS FARM OPEN GARDEN AND IRIS DISPLAY

Wed 13 Oct, 4pm to 5.30pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. Ph: 6921 5391

RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET

Thu 14 Oct, 1pm to Mon 11, Tue 12, Wed 13, 6.30pm Thu 14, Fri 15 Oct, Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St. 10am to 4pm Ph: 0428 263 297 13 Sycamore Road, Lake Albert Ph: 0432 777 142 THE SPANISH

LADYSMITH TOURIST ART CLASSES WITH RAILWAY OPEN DAY LEIGH HEWITT

KITCHEN – TAPAS & PAELLA – COOKING CLASS

FRIDAY NIGHT PIZZAS

Fri 15 Oct, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Mates Gully Café, 38 Morrow St. Ph: 6921 4241

AUTHOR TALK AND OPEN MIC

Fri 15 Oct 7pm to 10pm The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. Ph: 6921 5391

SERVO BINGO

Fri 15 Oct, 7.30pm Thirsty Crow, 153 Fitzmaurice St. thirstycrow.com.au/ servo-bingo-1

/waggaevents

For event organising and promotion support, contact Council’s events unit: Mon 11 Oct, 6pm to Sat 9 Oct, 10am to 2pm Thu 14 Oct, 6pm to 10pm events@wagga.nsw.gov.au 8pm Ladysmith Railway Station, or 1300 292 442 Mon – Fri. Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl. Cunningdroo St. Ladysmith The Curious Rabbit, 44 visitwagga.com Johnston St. Ph: 6921 5391 Ph: 0439 565653

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CHEAP CARS UP FOR OFFER AT COUNCIL IMPOUND YARD

It’s on again! And time for anyone chasing a cheap car to make us an offer we can’t refuse. Wagga Wagga City Council’s impound car yard is open for business again this year with Expressions of Interest (EOI) invited during the next two weeks from Monday 11 October. Various makes and models all have to go, with the 14 vehicles on the lot ranging from small cars to hatchbacks, station wagons and large sedans. The abandoned

vehicles have been accumulating in Council’s impound yard for the past 12 months and it’s time to move them on. EOIs from potential buyers who would like to buy a cheap secondhand car are open until 5pm, Monday 25 October 2021. It’s a simple process. People can make an offer on the vehicle they are interested in and if that offer is the highest at the end of the EOI period, then the car is sold to that person. All cars are unregistered, have

clear titles – meaning it is not under finance – and come with a bill of sale certificate. Purchasers will need to arrange transport for their vehicles as they do not come with keys. It is encouraged that potential purchasers wanting to register a vehicle organise a mechanical check prior to sale. “All the cars are listed on Council’s website, along with the EOI form. There is also the opportunity to view the cars first hand during one of the viewing times in the next two

weeks,” Manager Environment and Regulatory Services Mark Gardiner said. “If you are still interested after having a look, then submit your offer.” Vehicles can be viewed from 3pm to 5pm on Mondays 11 and 18 October, Wednesdays 13 and 20 October and Fridays 15 and 22 October in the precinct of the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter. For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov. au/cars

MAKE AN OFFER: Wagga Wagga City Council Ranger Ken Astrup with the impounded cars now being made available through an Expressions of Interest process.

Wagga Wagga welcomes new citizens in online ceremonies

Wagga Wagga City Council is staging a series of virtual citizenship ceremonies over the month of October to enable up to 90 residents to become Australian citizens. Four online ceremonies were held this week, two on Thursday and two on Friday, with 32 conferees taking the citizenship pledge of commitment and becoming citizens. Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said Council was pleased

to be able to offer this option after cancelling its in-person ceremonies in July, August and September due to COVID-19 restrictions. “We have a large number of people in our city who want to become Australian citizens and this gives them the opportunity to take that step without having to wait until social distancing measures are lifted,” Cr Conkey said. “We have invited 90 people, including 12 children, from 23 countries to become an Australian citizen

via a web-based video conference. “Even though we are in separate locations for these ceremonies, it is still wonderful to be able to come together for this special occasion ‘virtually’ to welcome these new citizens to our country and our community.” The conferees come from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Britain, China, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, India, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan,

Philippines, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. There are six more online ceremonies scheduled to take place this month on 14, 22 and 29 October, and further ceremonies are planned for early November. It is expected Council’s in-person citizenship ceremonies will resume once restrictions ease under the NSW Government’s COVID Roadmap to Recovery.

Two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces the spread of COVID-19 to those around you. Visit nsw.gov.au to find out more.

Feeling unwell? Get a COVID-19 test immediately, even if your symptoms are mild. Testing helps protect us all.

NEW CITIZENS: The traditional citizenship ceremonies at the Civic Centre are now being held online due to COVID restrictions around the number of people allowed at gatherings. It is expected the in-person ceremonies will resume when restrictions ease.

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District testing clinic is open from 10am – 6pm every day. Equex Centre, Copland Street, Wagga Wagga. No appointments necessary.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Reusable Products Rebate

Say yes to reusable products Discover how good it feels to send less to landfill.

Join our online Going Green Workshops to see the many reusable options you have. You can even get up to $100 back on your new purchases with our rebate. Mon 11 Oct | 6pm: Reusable Menstrual Product workshop Wed 13 Oct | 6pm: Reusable Cloth Nappy workshop Register: wagga.nsw.gov.au/reusableproductsrebate

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City signs to target driver fatigue Fatigue is one of the three biggest killers on NSW roads with research showing it can be as dangerous as drink driving. Drivers in country areas are susceptible to fatigue because they drive long distances and travel at unusual times, which can increase the risk. When drivers are tired, they have slower reaction times. Being awake for 17 hours or more and then getting behind the wheel is equivalent to driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .05. Many people are surprised to learn most drivers and riders involved in fatal crashes on country roads are country residents. In fact, country residents are four times more likely to be killed in a road crash than

your eyes open to dangerously impair your driving ability. "You might be a good driver, but your tired self isn’t." Planning is the key to avoiding fatigue. Make sure you are not feeling too tired before hitting metropolitan residents. road safety messaging the road and ensure you “Wagga Wagga, say A few unique factors, follow these steps for “Yeah … NAH” to such as higher speeds driving safely: driving tired. Everyday and longer travel • Have sufficient sleep distances contribute to decisions matter”. before your trip. These signs will be higher risks on country • Plan ahead – work installed over major roads but research out rest stops and shows driver behaviour holiday periods to overnight stops is still a significant factor capture the attention of before you start. in crashes. Crashes due travellers. • Get away from the to tiredness are twice “You have to consider wheel – stop for at as likely to be fatal how tired you are any least 15 minutes than other crashes. You time you drive, whether every two hours. can’t brake while you’re it is a short or a long trip, asleep. • Share the driving day or night,” Council’s Road Safety Officer, Wagga Wagga City whenever possible. Emma Reynolds said. Council is making For more information use of its prominent “We need drivers to on fatigue see wagga. gateway signs situated realise you don’t have nsw.gov.au/services/ on both the Sturt and to be extremely tired roads-and-transport/ Olympic highways with and struggling to keep road-safety.

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PUBLIC DISCLOSURE NOTICE COUNCIL OWNED COMMUNITY LAND 2 NELSON DRIVE “BOSLEY PARK”, LAKE ALBERT PART LOT 1 DP 1260459 PART CROWN RESERVE 80693 Notice is hereby given under the Local Government Act Chapter 6 Part 2, of the proposed licensing of part Lot 1 DP 1260459 known as 2 Nelson Drive, Lake Albert to Bidgee Dragons Incorporated for the purpose of a site for a boat shed for a term of

Changes to Council services In response to the NSW Government’s Reopening NSW Roadmap, Wagga Wagga City Council has made changes in relation to some of its services and facilities, effective Monday 11 October 2021. The conditions of entry and restrictions on access to Council businesses are in line with the Government’s 70% double vaccination roadmap and NSW Public Health Orders. For a full list of Council’s facility and service changes visit:

wagga.nsw.gov.au/servicechanges

This week’s

Biodiversity Bite The dumping of kittens can lead to an increase in feral cats that compete with our native animals for resources, or even hunt them. Ensure your cats are desexed. If you need to rehome a cat or kittens, contact the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter on 1300 292 442.

MOWING

R E P O R T

For the week commencing 11 October 2021, we’ll be mowing in the following locations:

Public Notices

five (5) years. Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the above proposed licence 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

• Ashmont • Estella • Lake Albert

by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to the above proposed licence may be referred to Matt Dombrovski, Property Officer on 1300 292 442. Submissions will be received until 5pm on Monday 25 October 2021.

/sustainable.waggawagga

wagga.nsw.gov.au/biodiversity

public submissions on the draft Policy, to be lodged within the submission period ending 26 October 2021. Inspection Venue: The draft Investment Policy is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis & Morrow sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday EXHIBITION OF to Friday (public holidays DRAFT POLICY/ excluded) within the MASTERPLAN above exhibition period. The draft Policy can EXHIBITION OF also be accessed from DRAFT POLICY – Council’s website at POL 075 wagga.nsw.gov.au/public. INVESTMENT Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to POLICY make a submission in Council hereby gives relation to the revised public notice of the Investment Policy should exhibition of its Draft do so prior to the close Investment Policy. The draft Investment Policy of the exhibition period. will be on exhibition from Submissions should be in writing and may Tuesday 14 September be delivered to Wagga 2021 for a period of 28 Wagga City Council or days, until 12 October mailed to the General 2021. Council invites 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 Investment Policy 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 Investment Policy document may be referred to Zachary Wilson on 1300 292 442.

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE NOTICE COUNCIL OWNED

COMMUNITY LAND 6 KENT CRESCENT, WAGGA WAGGA

submissions regarding the above proposed licence renewal are advised that any submission received Notice is hereby within the submission given under the Local period will be subject Government Act Chapter to the Government 6 Part 2, of the proposed Information (Public Access) licensing of Part Lot 101 Act 2009 and the Privacy DP 1263792 known as and Personal Information 6 Kent Crescent, Wagga Protection Act (PIPPA) and Wagga to Shaw Street may be attached to the Children’s Centre Inc. for the purpose of a Childcare final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council Centre for a term of five unless explicitly requested (5) years. by the person making the Persons wishing to make submission that they do a submission in relation not wish this to occur. Any to the above proposed questions relating to the licence renewal should above proposed licence do so prior to the close may be referred to Jenny of the exhibition period. Bailey, Land and Property Submissions should Officer on 1300 292 442. be in writing and may Submissions will be be delivered to Wagga received until 5pm on Wagga City Council or Monday 8 November mailed to the General 2021. Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or emailed to council@ Peter Thompson, wagga.nsw.gov.au General Manager Persons making written

Motor oil should not be placed in any of the kerbside bins. Up to 20L of motor oil can be disposed of at the Gregdaoo Waste Management Centre for free.

To learn more visit: wagga.nsw.gov.au/householdwaste

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