Council News #43 - 9 May 2015

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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 9 MAY 2015

Issue 43

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Sellout crowd More than 9000 footy fans pack McDonald’s Park for Country v City match Stories and photos inside

Douglas Aerospace enters voluntary administration

Representatives from Wagga Wagga City Council met on Monday with the administrator of Douglas Aerospace, Andrew Wily from Armstrong Wily.

“Mr Wily informed Council he was investigating the affairs of the company in accordance with his obligations and intended for Douglas Aerospace to continue to trade during the voluntary administration period,” Council’s General Manager Phil Pinyon said.

Council is a creditor of Douglas Aerospace for $2.1M and has been monitoring the financial position of the

company. Council became aware of the appointment of an administrator on Monday 4 May 2015.

“Council holds security over the assets of Douglas Aerospace, which is not affected by the appointment of the administrator,” Mr Pinyon said.

“Council has requested further information from the administrator before making any further decision or taking any further action.”

A first meeting of creditors is likely to be held in Sydney on 12 May 2015 and a report will be issued by the administrator to creditors.

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LET THEM EAT CAKE: WWRFDC Patron Mary Kidson cuts cake as part of the celebrations.

Kids celebrate day care week Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care (WWRFDC) marked National Family Day Care week with a fun-filled open day on Tuesday 5 May. Clowns, craft, a jumping castle and cake helped kick off a week of celebrations for WWRFDC as it celebrates 40 years of service to the city and the wider area.

The anniversary was formally marked at a dinner at the RSL Club’s Mirage Room on Friday May 8 2014 as WWRFDC looked back on its proud history.

Patron of WWRFDC and one of the original campaigners for family day care in the city Mary Kidson said a lot has changed in four decades.

“It was very much a learning process for everyone in the early days,” she said.

“You only have to look around now to see how vital family day care is.

“More and more families have two people working and there are also single unit families and they all need to have access to care.

“The carers are small business people and they have to meet a certain requirement of qualification and training and I think that’s fantastic. It’s good for them and it’s good for the status and standard of the scheme.”

In 1975, WWRFDC began operations under a pilot program and was the first scheme in

country NSW to receive funding.

The first office operated from the Rest Centre on the Esplanade and childcare cost $0.50 per hour, or $20 for the whole week.

By the end of the first year, family day care in Wagga had 30 families registered.

Now 2015 WWRFDC caters for 360 children per week across 250 families.

Family day care stretches across the region from Lockhart to Coolamon and it also offers other unique services like 24-hour care and mobile play sessions.

To find out more about WWRFDC, contact 6926 9367 or email fdc@wagga.nsw.gov.au

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WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES

ADFAS LECTURE: ELIZABETH MERRY

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CEMETERY/CREMATORIUM ASSISTANT (Re-advertised) Remuneration: Min $902.70 gpw + super Enquiries: Michael Gleeson - 0408 476 650 Closing Date: Friday, 22 May 2015

MOBILE LIBRARY SUPERVISOR Remuneration: Min $1,155.70 gpw + super Enquiries: Robert Knight - 02 6926 9777 Closing Date: Monday, 18 May 2015

MOBILE LIBRARY OPERATOR (NORTH) Part time 9 hours per week (Monday) Remuneration: Min $966.91 gpw + super Enquiries: Robert Knight - 02 6926 9777 Closing Date: Monday, 18 May 2015

SENIOR TEAM MEMBER (CIVIL) Two (2) Vacant Positions Remuneration: Min $966.91 gpw + super Enquiries: Rodney Smith - 0428 112 105 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm) Closing Date: Monday, 18 May 2015

TRUCK DRIVER (WATER CART) Remuneration: Min $869.24 gpw + super Enquiries: Rodney Smith - 0428 112 105 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm) Closing Date: Monday, 18 May 2015

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

Values - Part of everything we do Trust • Respect • Innovation • Teamwork

THIS WEEK:

VEGE SWAP OR BUY

Sat 9 May 9am to 12pm Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury and Shaw Streets. Ph: 0411 417 956

FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat 9 May 8am to 1pm Wollundry Lagoon, Civic Centre Precinct. Ph: 1300 100 122

ART ON THE LEVEE

Sat 9 May 9am to 2pm 131 Tarcutta Street, on the levee bank. Ph: 6931 2096

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL – KILDARE CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Sat 9, Thu 14, Fri 15 May 7:30pm Civic Theatre. Ph: 6926 9688

CLASSIC BAND SHOW FEATURING PINK FLOYD

Fri 15 May 6:15pm Cost: $25. Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre. Ph: 6928 5552

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH AT ROSELEIGH MANOR

Sun 10 May Treat mum to a delectable three course meal. Roseleigh Manor, “Overdale”, 1514 Pattersons Road, Harefield via Wagga. Ph: 6928 4420

MTC TAB RACE MEETING

Tue 12 May Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 6921 2151

A LIGHT LUNCHEON WITH BETH MCRAE

Tue 12 May 12 noon The Riverine Club, Sturt Street.

Tickets $30 from Collins Booksellers, Baylis Street. Ph: 6921 8933

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA WAGGA LAUNCH 2015

Sat 9 May 6.30pm doors open, show starts 8.30pm Commercial Club. Tickets $30 from the Commercial Club on 6921 3012 or online.

Wed 13 May 7am to 2pm Free entry. Travelling caravan ‘Matilda Lou’, Big Tradie BBQ, face painting.

Dougal Bear (Cancer Council mascot) visit from 9:30am. Victory Memorial Gardens. Ph: 6937 2605

KNIGHTS SAUSAGE MAKING CLASS

EAT LOCAL THURSDAY

FOOD I AM COOKING CLASS: PASTRY 101

RCM 2015 LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: CLARINESSENCE IN CONCERT

Sat 9 May 2pm Cost: $119. Knights Meats & Deli, 187 Fitzmaurice Street. Ph: 6921 3725 Sat 9 May 10am to 3pm Tricks to get pastry right every time. $159. Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Place.

Ph: 0427 250 498

MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC

Sun 10 May 4km walk or run. Register online or on the day. Walk commences 9:30am.

Entry: Adults $20, Child/Conc $10, Family $30-$50. Music Bowl, Botanic Gardens. Ph: 0427 567 432

Thurs 14 May 2.30pm to 6.30pm Free entry. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St. Ph: 0427 441 107

Thurs 14 May 1:10pm Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2015 Starts Fri 15 May Featuring over 120 prestigious films selected from more than 3500 submissions globally. Includes a series of free talks and workshops.

Forum 6 Cinemas. Ph: 6921 6863

WAGGAWAGGA.TV LAUNCH

Fri 15 May Gates open 6.30pm Red carpet photos from 7pm, Livestream of event from 8pm and countdown for launch at 9pm sharp! General public admission is free with bar and food available for purchase on the night. Entertainment

by Groove Factory and Allison Music all night. VIP tickets are $99 each (+ booking fee) includes food and drink all night, private area in Members Lounge, meetings with celebrities and music by Jarryn Phegan at the 9.30pm After-Party. Meet 2012 Big Brother winner Ben and Ben, Gold Logie winner John Wood, comedian and TV/Radio personality Tim “Rosso” Ross, comedian Damian Callinan from Backyard Ashes, 2012 Big Brother housemates Stacey Wren and Sarah Wentworth-Perry, The Block’s Katrina Chambers, Who-Me star Rob Lloyd, Ex-Rabbitoh and current world title boxer Joe Williams, local entertainer Jamie Way, Sarah Burnell and many more.

Murrumbidgee Turf Club. Courtesy buses available from 10.15pm.

Ph: 6971 7771.

facebook.com/waggaevents 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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Footy fans pack McDonald’s Park More than 9000 footy fans packed into McDonald’s Park to help make the Country-City Origin clash an unprecedented success for Wagga Wagga.

A luscious green field and upgraded facilities were praised by both representative teams, who were thrilled to see the game supported by a sell-out crowd.

The clash lived up to the hype following a 26-all draw in 2014, with Country claiming a 34-22 victory over their City counterparts.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Councillor Rod Kendall, said “I’d like to thank Wagga and all of the Riverina for helping make this event a success,” he said.

“The sell-out crowd of 9127 is a testament to the hard work of Council staff and all involved from local rugby league, Country

Players praise supportive Wagga crowd Country players Jarod Croker and Ryan Hinchcliffe have heaped praise on the city following their 34-22 win over City on 3 May. A vocal crowd of 9127 at McDonald’s Park threw their support behind the Country team, with the pair both taking time to thank fans.

“Coming back to my home area I was especially keen to get on board with this game,” Temora product Hinchliffe told CRLTV.

“I really wanted to play well. I was stoked we could come out and put on a really good performance in front of a huge crowd.

“The people of the area, they really love this game. For us to get the win, that was for them and they deserve it.”

Croker echoed his Country teammate’s praise of the crowd.

“Every time the boys put on a big hit or scored a try it sounded like there

were 30,000 people here… they really helped us over the line.”

Both coaches were also full of support for the game in Wagga, with City mentor Brad Fittler dubbing it the best in recent years.

“I’ve watched the Cairns and Bathurst games and it was nothing on this,” he told nrl.com.

“It was chockers and people were spilling out over the edges.”

Rugby League and the NRL. “Wagga is the City of Good Sports and we’re certainly living up to that title with a Super Rugby trial match at McDonald’s Park in January and the Sheffield Shield at Robertson Oval in February.

“Country-City has topped off a very busy start to 2015 for our city and it’s a massive shot in the arm for the local economy.”

Tourism research shows an overnight visitor to Wagga will spend approximately $383 per visit and stay an average of 2.6 nights, while a day visitor will inject up to $149 into the local economy each trip.

Wagga’s sporting facilities will be on show again in July when the Eastern University Games are hosted by the city and Charles Sturt University. More than 3000 student athletes will flock to Wagga for the event.

Lucky jersey winner

Wagga’s Aaron Hausfeld (pictured above with the Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Cr Rod Kendall) is the proud owner of a signed Country jersey after being drawn as the lucky winner of the Council News giveaway, from more than 800 entries.

The prize was drawn at half-time at the Country-City blockbuster at McDonald’s Park.

“It was a great game,” Aaron said. “I was right at the tryline so I had a great view.

“I play soccer a fair bit, but I’ve always followed the NRL and I’m a Parramatta fan – I love it.”

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Councillor Column

councillor.tout@wagga.nsw.gov.au After attending the Country v City game on Sunday I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all of those involved in making this event a reality.

The number of people who attended is a testament to the event, the organisers and McDonald’s Park as a facility to host major events.

The passion of the organisers and those who made the event “happen” was obvious to see and is the invisible ingredient that escalates the success of an event from the enjoyable to the amazing.

Last Wednesday I also attended the reopening of the renamed CSU Riverina Playhouse. Again this event was a truly entertaining experience and the passion and excitement of the students, staff and members of the public in attendance was obvious for all to see.

I also look forward to attending further performances throughout 2015.

The common link between these two seemingly

Public Notices

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL WASTE SUBSIDY APPLICATION

Council invites Charitable Organisations & 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 & 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 www.wagga. nsw.gov.au

independent events is the existence of passionate and motivated parties who have partnered with Wagga Wagga City Council to assist in the development and operation of public infrastructure in the city.

In regard to both McDonald’s Park and the CSU Riverina Playhouse, the success of the improvement in the infrastructure is inextricably linked to the passion and involvement of partners rather than the volume of dollars contributed by all parties.

The ability for community organisations to source donations, sponsorship and in-kind services has the ability to apply a multiplier to seed funding that either the Council or the original partners have contributed.

The last upgrade of McDonald’s Park is a prime example of this.

Moving forward, Council and community organisations need to foster more partnerships where passion and ability to contribute in a project are a compulsory element.

Just throwing large amounts of money at a project without that missing ingredient will not lead to ownership in and success of projects going forward.

Deputy Mayor Dallas Tout

Village revamp funds up for grabs If you live in a village or want to do something for your neighbourhood, then the Connected Rural and Urban Communities category of the Annual Grants Program can help you achieve your goals.

Under the Rural Halls subcategory, grants from $5000 to $10,000 are available, while the Neighbourhood and Rural Villages sub-category ranges from $500 to $3000.

Community groups in Tarcutta, Humula and Mangain, along with the Wagga Women’s Health Centre, received funding under the Neighbourhood and Rural Villages section last year.

Through Council’s grants program the Mangain Community Centre kitchen received a $2000 upgrade.

Traxion administrator talks continue Administrators of the Traxion Group continue to keep Wagga Wagga City Council informed following the company entering voluntary administration last week.

The Traxion Group, which consists of four companies, was selected as Council’s preferred proponent to develop the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) open access hub in June 2014.

While under administration, Traxion continues to trade.

Council representatives have met with the administrator and were informed the principal cause of voluntary administration was exposure of a Traxion Group member to iron ore prices and a decline in the mining industry.

Special Activities (Waste Disposal Facility) and remove minimum lot size restrictions.

• Item 3 – Hilltop – Bourkelands, rezone land to align the E2 Conservation and RE1 Public Recreation zoning.

• Item 4 – Bomen, rezone land from IN2 Light Industrial to IN1 General Industrial, remove minimum lot size provisions and remove urban release area restrictions.

• Item 5 – Industrial Retail Outlet percentage amends the percentage in Clause 5.4(4) from 11% to the maximum threshold of 30%.

• Item 6 – Exempt Development Provisions, amend Schedule 2 to delete a number of exempt development provisions and include additional provisions.

Exhibition Period: 25 April 2015 to 22 May 2015 (inclusive) Inspection Venue: The Planning Proposal and supporting exhibition material are available for inspection at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) and on Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/city-of-waggawagga/planning/plans,-policies-andcontrols/open-for-comment in the Strategic Planning Exhibition section.

Submission Procedure: Any interested person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in relation to the draft amendment should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period.

Submissions may be delivered to the Council Chambers 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

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT AMENDMENT TO WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO Aim: To exhibit the Planning Proposal GIVE CONSENT TO A LEASE containing six items that amend Local OF A CROWN RESERVE Environmental Plan maps, clauses and schedule.

The six LEP amendment items include: • Item 1 – Estella Business Zone, rezone land from RE1 Public Recreation to B2 Local Centre.

• Item 2 – Gregadoo Waste Management Facility, rezone land from RU1 Primary Production to SP1

In pursuance of Section 102(2) of the Crown Lands Act, 1989, it is notified that the Minister for Primary Industries and Lands and Water intends, at the expiration of 14 days after the date of publication of this notice, to give consent to a proposal by the Reserve Trust specified in Schedule 1

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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

The centre was a successful in its application as it provides a range of community based activities and events that benefit the entire village.

Under the Rural Halls sub-category, the Euberta, Downside, Ladysmith and Tarcutta halls received funding, along with the Currawarna Recreation Reserve.

Major works were able to be undertaken at the Downside and Euberta halls thanks to the grants program, ensuring they can serve their communities for years to come.

For more information or for a copy of the grant guidelines, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/grants, email grants@wagga.nsw.gov. au or contact 1300 292 442.

Applications close at the end of the month.

hereunder, to grant a Lease in respect of the land specified in Schedule 2, as detailed in Schedule 3. Contact Officer: Lisa Breen NSW Trade & Investment Crown Lands Telephone (02) 4824 3705 Ref: 15/02698 Any correspondence in relation to this matter might be addressed to: Attention: Lisa Breen NSW Trade & Investment Crown Lands P.O. Box 2185 DANGAR NSW 2309 SCHEDULE 1 Wagga Wagga City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust to:- 1. Green Bada Pty Ltd SCHEDULE 2 Being part of Reserve 82324 for Public Recreation Notified on 5 February 1960 and additional purpose of Communication Services Notified on 7 November 2008 being Lot 100 DP 1188946 in the Suburb of Moorong, Parish of South Wagga Wagga, County of Wynyard.

SCHEDULE 3 For a term of ten (10) years for the purpose of Golf Course and Carpark with an option for an additional ten (10) years.

RFT 2015/016 - DESIGN & CONSTRUCT SKATE PARK AT CHAMBERS PARK

Lump sum Tenders marked “RFT 2015/016 - Design & Construct Skate Park at Chambers Park, Tolland” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Monday 25 May 2015. Contact: Ben Creighton creighton.ben@wagga.nsw.gov.au Specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: www.tenderlink.com/wagga

WAGGA WAGGA TIDY TOWNS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Wagga Wagga Tidy Towns Committee will be holding its AGM including a presentation of the “garden of the season” and “Street of the Season” awards on Tuesday 19 May 2015 at 4:30pm in the Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre corner of Baylis and Morrow Streets. Members of the community are invited to attend. The Committee is always looking for new members to join in the spirit of the Keep Australia Beautiful campaign and become involved in their community.

If you are interested in joining, contact the chairperson, John Rumens on

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The voluntary administrator explained their role is to continue to trade, with a decision on recapitalising, selling or liquidating likely to be made by the end of the month.

Expressions of interest have been sought and obtained from substantial and reputable organisations to acquire the Traxion entity developing RiFL and the EOI was also advertised in the Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review on Saturday 2 May. Council retains full control, there is no exclusivity and no compulsion to proceed on the RiFL hub concept and all options remain open to Council.

(02) 6926 3447 or Wagga Wagga City Council’s Environment and Community Services Department on 1300 292 442.

NOTICE OF ROAD RENAMING

NOTICE is hereby given that Wagga Wagga City Council, pursuant to the WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL Roads Act 1993, Section 162 Roads (General) Regulation 2008 Naming of Roads, has named the roads described hereunder.

Road Renaming from Beech Street to Melaleuca Drive – The subject road is a small section of road (Beech Street) that due to a reconfiguration of the Forest Hill subdivision layout is proposed to be renamed to Melaleuca Drive.

Road Renaming from Slatteries Road to Flanagans Lane - The subject road runs in a north - south direction between the Coolamon Shire boundary and Old Narrandera Road approximately 2km from the Narrandera Shire boundary.

The road is proposed to be renamed due to an inconsistency with the road name within Coolamon Shire Naming of all private roads within the Wagga Wagga Campus of Charles Sturt University as follows: Agriculture Avenue, Albert Pugsley Place, Darnell Smith Drive, Nathan Cobb Drive, Valder Way, Village Way, Binya Way, Bribbaree Place, Gunbar Place, Jingellic Place,Tabbita Walk, Tooma Way, Bangala Way, Biyal Place, Dargin Way, Garal Circuit, Guwandang Circuit, Mambarra Drive, Maybal Lane, Yadhandha Circuit, Yama Circuit, Institute Way, Starvation Lane

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.

DA15/0088, Dual Occupancy with Community Title Subdivision, 130 Meadow St KOORINGAL NSW 2650, Lot 324 DP 38519, Applicant: MJM Consulting Engineers DA15/0153, Senior Living - 2 x 2 Bedroom Attached Dwellings (Units 232 & 239)

1 Franklin Dr ESTELLA NSW 2650, Lot 2 DP 1128321, Applicant: SVPM Pty Ltd 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: 11/05/2015 to 25/05/2015 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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