FEDERATION COUNCIL SNIPPETS
POSITIONS VACANT
Federation Council is committed to being a quality Council with a strong focus on the delivery of services that continually meet community expectations. If you are committed to excellent customer service, being a competent team player and have a focus on results orientation that drives strategic thinking and fosters a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement, then one of these opportunities is for you:
• GIS Officer
• Technical Officer Infrastructure
• Learn to Swim Instructor - Casual
A more detailed advertisement and position description can be obtained from Council’s website. Emailing: jobs@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or by phone on (02) 6033 8903.
HOWLONG WATER INFORMATION MEETING
Federation Council is inviting all Howlong residents to an important community information meeting to provide an update on the ongoing Howlong Water Improvement Project. The session will offer insights into the progress made, current works, and future plans aimed at significantly enhancing water pressure and flow throughout the town.
Residents are encouraged to attend:
• Date: Tuesday July 22, 2025
• Time: 6pm – 7pm
• Location: Howlong Golf Resort
URANA & MORUNDAH FLOOD MITIGATION DESIGN PROJECTS
Federation Council at its May 2025 meeting resolved to publicly exhibit the draft detailed designs for the Urana levee upgrade and the Morundah flood mitigation designs. The draft designs will be on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from Wednesday 16 July to Wednesday 13 August, 2025. We offer several options for you to view the detailed design drawings, seek further information, or ask questions during the public exhibition period:
• The detailed design drawings and the supporting design report are available for viewing from Council’s website.
• Paper copies of the Urana levee upgrade design drawings are available for viewing at Council’s William Street Urana office.
• Paper copies of the detailed design drawings for the Morundah flood mitigation measures are available for viewing at the Morundah Hotel.
Any person interested in making a submission should do so in writing addressed to the General Manager, Federation Council, PO Box 77, Corowa, 2646 or by email to council@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au. Submissions will be received up until 5pm, Wednesday 27 August, 2025. We encourage all interested residents to attend these meetings and provide their valuable feedback on these important projects.
Federation Council is holding important community information meetings to discuss the proposed Urana & Morundah Flood Mitigation Design Projects. This is your chance to learn more about the designs and ask questions directly.
Meeting Details:
Urana Levee Upgrade Design Project
• Wednesday 30 July, 2025, 7PM
• Urana Bowling Club, William Street, Urana Morundah Flood Mitigation Design Project
• Thursday 31 July, 2025, 7PM
• Paradise Palladium Theatre, Browley Street, Morundah
COROWA, HOWLONG & MULWALA FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Federation Council is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Corowa, Howlong, Mulwala Flood Risk Management Committee. The two vacancies are both for Mulwala residents. The Committee is to oversee the development of a Flood Risk Management Plan for the townships of Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala. This follows the completion of the Flood Study in 2024. If you are a Mulwala resident and are interested in nominating yourself to join the Committee, please complete the Community Membership Nomination Form available on Council’s Website. If you would like further information please contact council’s Manager Flood Projects Trevor Clark on 02 6033 8999. Expressions of interest must be signed and received by close of business Friday 8 August, 2025.
DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS
Public notice is given pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, that the Council has granted development consent in respect of the following developments. The consents are available for public inspection by contacting Council during business hours.
DA NO. Address Approved Work
2025/26 184 River Street South Corowa
2025/61 5 Keena Court Corowa
2025/69 Brookong Creek Road Urana
2025/70 Boree Creek Recreation Reserve Crown Reserve 48625, 1673 Drummond St, Boree Creek
2025/84 206 Melbourne Street Mulwala
Jetty & Pontoon
Demolish Shed and New Shed 54sqm
Demolish Urana Golf Club Building
Demolition of Boree Creek Golf Club Building
New Dwelling, Alts and Adds to Existing Dwelling and 2 Lot Community Title
Federation Council advises that there are significant delays to all applications being lodged for each stage of the development process. Staff shortages, in conjunction with the increasing complexity of the NSW Planning Portal Processes required to be undertaken by Council has seen pre-lodgement assessment times increasing to 6-8 weeks and average determination times taking between 10-12 weeks. We ask you for your cooperation as Council officers concentrate on clearing the backlog of applications while maintaining all other legislated services.
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT & DESIGNATED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Development Application
10.2025.76.1
Federation Council, being the consent authority has received an application (DA 10.2025.76.1) seeking development consent to construct a 72 Berth Marina with Primary Jetty and Harbour accessibility upgrades. Lot 292 DP1195096, Lot 398 DP823321.
The development proposed is for a 72 Berth Marina with Primary Jetty and Harbour accessibility upgrades and is defined as integrated development and designated development under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The application is referred to the following agencies:
Crown Lands, NSW Fisheries, Water NSW, Transport for NSW, Transport for NSW, Moira Council, Goulburn Murray Water, Murray Darling Basin Authority, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
Any person may inspect this application and accompanying instruments at the following Federation Council locations from now until Wednesday 30 July, 2025 during normal office hours:
• Mulwala Library & Council Office, 71 Melbourne Street, Mulwala;
• Federation Council Website.
Any person interested in making a submission should do so in writing, addressed to the General Manager, Federation Council, PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646 or email to council@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au Submissions will be received up to 5:00pm on Wednesday 30 July, 2025. Where a submission is by way of an objection, the grounds of the objections are required to be specified in the submission. A person who makes a submission by way of an objection and who is not satisfied with the determination of the application has a right of appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: COROWA SALEYARDS CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
Federation Council is looking for a community representative to join our Corowa Saleyards Consultative Committee.
This vital committee meets twice a year, providing a direct link between Council and stakeholders. Its purpose is to foster two-way communication, ensuring Council is fully informed of stakeholder needs and priorities for the Corowa Saleyards – both now and into the future. The Corowa Saleyards is a significant facility, operating as the fifth largest sheep and lamb livestock exchange in New South Wales. It’s proudly owned and managed by Federation Council. Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are open until Friday 18 July, 2025. For more information, including the online EOI form and the committee’s Terms of Reference, please visit Council’s website.
BALD ARCHY PRIZE - SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the 2025 Bald Archy Prize exhibition a huge success! The exhibition will run from Saturday 16 August to Sunday 14 September, 2025.
Your help is vital to ensuring everyone enjoys this fantastic event. We need:
• Weekdays: Four volunteers daily (two from 10am - 1pm, two from 1pm - 4pm).
• Weekends: One shift from 10 am - 2 pm. Last year, over 30 amazing volunteers helped us welcome 1,200 visitors from over 170 different locations, including Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, and even New Zealand! As a special thank you for your dedication, all volunteers will be treated to an exclusive preview event of the exhibition. This is your chance for a behind-the-scenes look at the artworks before the public unveiling!
Interested in being part of this fun and vibrant event? Contact us communityevents@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6033 8936 before Friday 1 August, 2025.
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Proposal: Removal of native vegetation, earthworks and construction of a new shed
Property: Gulai Road Mulwala – Yarrawonga Golf Club
Applicant: Habitat Planning
Federation Council being the consent authority has received the above development application and in accordance with Section 2.22 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 the application is on public exhibition from Wednesday 9 July to Wednesday 6 August, 2025 inclusive. Any person may inspect this application and accompanying documentation on the Federation Council website: https://www.federationcouncil. nsw.gov.au/Building-Planning/Development-ApplicationsNotice-of-Proposed-Development
Any person interested in making a submission should do so in writing addressed to the General Manager, Federation Council, PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646 or email to council@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au. Submissions will be received up to 5:00pm on Wednesday 6 August, 2025. Where a submission is by way of an objection, the grounds of the objections are required to be specified in the submission. Unless the proposed development is a development about which the Independent Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing, any person who makes a submission by way of objection and is dissatisfied with the determination of the consent authority to grant development consent may appeal to the Land and Environment Court. If the Independent Planning Commission conducts a public hearing, the Commission’s determination of the application is final and not subject to appeal. If you require further information, please contact Council’s planning section on 02 6033 8999.
COROWA LIBRARY PAINT & PLATTER
Grab a brush and get ready for a guided painting activity –absolutely no experience is needed! Our aim is for you to relax, have fun, and unleash your inner artist. And what’s creativity without something tasty to fuel it? We’ll have a delicious platter of refreshments for you to enjoy throughout the session.
It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new, meet new people, and unwind in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
• When: Wednesday 23 July, 2025 from 2pm
• Where: Corowa Library
• Cost: $10 per person
Book your place now from Council’s website.