Council News #262 - 14 September 2019

INSIDE: YOUTH VOICES HEARD, HAPPY ENDING FOR SHAGGY DOGS + MORE

Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2019

Issue No: 263

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ROOM TO GROW: A crowd of about 12,000 people will soon fit into McDonald's Park, which was jam-packed at this year's Raiders-Panthers NRL match. Below: Council's Strategic Recreation Officer Peter Cook (right) and Wagga Rugby League's Ian Lloyd announce the new project to build the southern hill and install more than 2000 additional seats.

McDonald's Park set to hold 12,000 From paddock to sporting oasis, the remarkable transformation of McDonald’s Park is continuing thanks to an enduring relationship between Wagga City Council and Wagga Rugby League.

“The addition of the southern hill will take our ground capacity to roughly 12,000 people,” Council’s Strategic Asset Planner Ben Creighton said.

“This is a major win for both Council and league fans as we move towards the 2020 NRL Premiership fixture featuring the Canberra Raiders.”

WRL will also install additional seating to both the eastern and western sides of the facility, taking the total number of fixed seats to 2372.

“We’ll be adding another 418 seats and 14 disabled seating spaces to the west, and 1200 seats to the eastern side of the ground,” Wagga Rugby League’s Councillors have given the green light chairman Warren Barclay said. to two long-awaited projects at the city’s “We salvaged these seats out of Allianz premier rectangular sporting field, the Stadium earlier this year with the vision to construction of a southern hill and the installation of more than 2000 new seats. add them to McDonald’s Park.

Council has agreed to accept WRL’s offer “It’s something we’ve been wanting to to complete the two projects on its behalf. do for years to make McDonald’s Park

an even more accessible ground for all community members.”

As part of the approved contract, WRL will also construct new concrete paths connecting the eastern and western seating areas via the northern and southern hills and build a storage facility under the existing Country Rugby League office.

The construction of the southern hill will see the south-east canteen repositioned to better utilise the new space.

“This transformation has been decades in the making,” Mr Barclay said.

“It’s so rewarding to know we’ll soon get underway on the next stage, thanks to our strong, ongoing partnership with Council.”

“Council is committed to ensuring McDonald’s Park is recognised as one of the premier rugby league facilities in regional New South Wales,” Mr Creighton said.

Weekly waste tip Put shredded paper in the green lid bin!

Shredded paper is perfectly compostable, but very difficult to recycle through the yellow lid bin.

PAW - S O M E P U P - D AT E O F THE BEST KIND

The adorable pair of Maltesecrosses that captured hearts earlier this week, have gone to their new fur-ever home.

In the best possible outcome, the duo – believed to be siblings – were adopted together.

Animal Welfare Supervisor Julie McPhail said there was enormous interest in the pair, who were found

tied outside the Glenfield Road Shelter last week.

“We took so many phone calls about these two,” Ms McPhail said.

“It was wonderful to see them go off to their new homes together.”

The two shaggy, mature-aged dogs were almost unrecognisable after receiving a well-deserved makeover.

weekly MOWING

R E P O R T

All parks, reserves and open space areas receive one grass cut about every six weeks as part of Council’s seasonal mowing program.

WHAT’S

ON WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS

THIS WEEK:

WOLLUNDRY SATURDAY MARKETS Sat 15 Sep, 8am - 1pm Civic Centre Precinct, Tarcutta Street.

Ph: 0408 692 929

MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET

Sat 14 Sep, 9.30am - 11.30am Mates Gully Café, 38 Morrow St. Ph: 6921 4241

ERIN EARTH SPRING OPEN DAY Sat 14 Sep, 9.30am - 1pm ErinEarth, 1 Kildare St. Ph: 6925 7150

The mowing teams will be operating in the following suburbs this week: • Tolland • Mount Austin

• Galore • Oura • North Wagga • Lake Albert • Forest Hill • Ladysmith

ICON: CLARE BELFRAGE

Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688

Sat 14 Sep, 11am 12pm Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Cnr Morrow & Baylis St. Ph: 6926 9660

FLOW MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sat 14 Sep, 12pm - 9pm The Wagga Wagga Boat Club, Plumpton Road.

Ph: 0408 411 615

Sat 14 Sep, 10am - 3pm Wagga Art Society Studio, 11 Small St. Ph: 0400 225 768

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY

Sat 14 Sep, 9am - 12pm Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Shaw St & Albury St. Ph: 0411 417 956

POTTERY DEMONSTRATION – WAGGA WAGGA POTTERS CLUB

Wed 18 Sep, 6pm - 10pm Food I Am, Kunzea Pl. Ph: 0427 250 498

RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKETS

Thu 19 Sep, 1pm - 6pm Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St. YOGA & MALA MAKING WORKSHOP Ph: 0428 267 297 Sun 15 Sep, 9am - 1pm THIRSTY CROW The Wild Vine Vineyard, TRIVIA – SPRING 131 Oura Rd. SERIES Ph: 0438 214 334 Thu 19 Sep, PICNIC IN THE VINES 7.30pm - 9pm Thirsty Crow Brewery, – R U OK? DAY Sun 15 Sep, 10am - 3pm 153 Fitzmaurice St. Ph: 6921 7470 Eunonyhareenya Winery, 673 Oura Rd. FRIDAY WOODPh: 6921 4009

FIRED PIZZAS WILLANS HILL Fri 20 Sep, MINIATURE RAILWAY 5.30pm - 7.30pm Mates Gully Café, 38 RIDES

Sun 15 Sep, 10.30am - 4pm LADYSMITH TOURIST Wagga Wagga Botanic RAILWAY OPEN DAY Gardens, Macleay St. Sat 14 Sep, 10am - 2pm Ph: 0412 439 455 Ladysmith Railway Station, BAR’D WORK – Cunningdroo St. THE SHAKESBEER Ph: 0458 263 443

OPEN STUDIO GALLERY

MALAYSIAN CUISINE – COOKING CLASS

SESSIONS

Sun 15 Sep, 7pm - 9pm Romano’s Hotel, 81 Fitzmaurice St. Ph: 0435 782 702

MONDAY NIGHT ACRYLIC POURING ART CLASS FOR ADULTS

Mon 16 Sep, 6.30pm - 8.30pm De Lew Design Studios, 80 Butterbush Rd. Ph: 0405 072 464

ANDREAS BRANTELID PERFORMS ELGAR’S CELLO CONCERTO

Wed 18 Sep, 6pm - 9pm Sat 14 Sep, Council Meeting Room, 10am - 12pm Cnr Baylis and Morrow St. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Ph: 6926 9700 Cnr Morrow & Baylis St. JAMES BLUNDELL Ph: 6926 9660 Wed 18 Sep, GUIDED EXHIBITION 11am - 12.05pm TOUR – JAMFACTORY Wagga Wagga Civic

Morrow St. Ph: 6921 4241

ADFAS LECTURE ANTHONY RUSSELL – ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSES Fri 20 Sep, 6pm - 8pm Council Meeting Room, Cnr Baylis and Morrow St. Ph: 0438 875 647

MARJAN’S KITCHEN, A PERSIAN BRING YOUR OWN FEAST Fri 20 Sep, 6pm - 9pm Thorne Street Cafe, 82 Thorne St. Ph: 6921 2918

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA Fri 20 Sep, 7.30pm - 9.50pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688

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For event organising and promotion support, contact Council’s events unit: events@wagga. nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442 Mon - Fri.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS ARE TURNING TRASH INTO CASH WITH COUNCIL'S RECYCLING TRAILER Wagga Wagga City Council is helping community groups with a can-do attitude turn their trash into cash.

With the popularity of the Return and Earn container deposit scheme, Council’s Community Cash 4 Cans recycling trailer (CC4C) has been used by various sport clubs, churches and school groups since it was launched in April.

The trailer is available for community groups to use at local events and easily collect eligible drink containers – with bookings already received for next year.

Council created the trailer to make it easy for the community to raise money, while making sure single-use drink containers are recycled and not going to landfill or ending up as litter.

The trailer can hold between 2500 and 3000 cans and bottles, which can be worth hundreds of dollars for your local group or club.

Any interested sporting, community and school groups wanting to use the CC4C trailer can simply book it online and arrange to pick it up. For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/cc4c. There is no cost for using the recycling trailer.

Visitors to Wagga tempted by authentic experiences Wagga Wagga City Council has brought together nearly 150 tourism businesses to showcase everything our region has to offer.

The 2019/20 Wagga Wagga + Surrounds Visitor Guide (pictured) is now available, featuring the best attractions, annual events, places to eat and drink and accommodation options.

“The flavour of this year’s Visitor Guide is the hands-on experiences we offer across the Wagga Wagga region,” Council’s Visitor Economy and Events Coordinator Fiona Hamilton said.

“In Wagga Wagga, visitors can not only meet the makers, creators and producers - they can take part in authentic experiences.

“It’s a mix of agri-tourism, food and creative industries, which is building on the foundation of our region’s natural beauty, Wiradjuri culture, growing calendar of major events and regular visitors here to see family and friends.”

The Visitor Guide is one the major initiatives of Council’s annual Tourism Partner Program, which is now in its fourth year.

The program continues to grow, with 147 business partners and eight surrounding councils all working together to build quality experiences and grow the 1.3M visitors who inject more than $350M into the local economy.

The guide was launched at a networking event for Tourism

Partners, who were also treated to a first look at the upcoming spring marketing campaign Devour, along with the new Wagga Wagga + Surrounds Trail Map. “For the past three years, Devour has celebrated a literal smorgasbord of food, drink and agri-tourism events across Wagga Wagga and the surrounding region in October,” Ms Hamilton said.

“The spring What’s On guide is also out now, featuring a diverse range of events like Spring Jam, Fusion19, Gears and Beers, Cork and Fork and more.

“Spring is the perfect time to explore the region, and the new Trail Map showcases walks and

rides ranging from adventures to scenic picnic spots. It’s even a great resource for locals.”

Printed copies of the new Visitor Guide will be distributed nationally through Visitor Information Centres and key tourism venues in the coming weeks, and it is also available online at visitwagga.com.

While the new Visitor Guide is launched, business who want to take advantage of the Tourism Partner Program can join year-round and benefit from networking and industry development opportunities, new initiatives and Visit Wagga Wagga’s digital offerings. Find out more at visitwagga.com/ industry.

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Football Wagga is shining bright in the right light Football Wagga Wagga is continuing to kick goals at Rawlings Park with Wagga Wagga City Council’s ongoing support.

On Monday night Council approved FWW’s application to install new ground lighting at Rawlings Park.

“This is another great example of the strong partnership we have established with Football Wagga Wagga to further enhance the

fast-growing sport in our region,” Council’s Strategic Asset Planner Ben Creighton said.

“Council recognises the impact these lights will have on increasing the community’s access, and use, of Rawlings Park.”

FWW was successful in receiving a Federal grant of $450,000 to fund the installation of lighting towers on three fields located at Rawlings Park 2.

“We have the money sitting in our account, so all we needed was the approval,” FWW’s Tim Barter said.

“It’s just brilliant to finally have the chance to move ahead and get work underway.”

Mr Barter is confident the governing body, which will coordinate the management of the project, will have the new lights up and running by the end of the year.

“We are now in a position to

order the lights and, after that, we’ll put out to tender for the installation,” Mr Barter said.

“This is something Erwin (Budde) has worked on for a number of years. He’s done all the leg work, and we’re finally seeing it come to fruition.”

The new lights will improve FWW’s capacity to meet the code’s high growth rate and the increasing demand on facilities.

“It gives us an extra three fields for training purposes, making it easier for clubs to plan for summer football and preseason training,” Mr Barter said.

“Once the season gets underway, the new lights will also allow us to extend games - a bit later – on more fields.

“It opens up a lot of options for us, which is just brilliant.”

FUNDING FLOWS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS

Council has provided $2840 in financial support to the community in Section 356 donations: • $2000 for the Cork & Fork events • $90 fee waiver for Legion of Mary for a Rosary in the Park at the Victory Memorial Gardens

• $95 fee waiver for PCYC Wagga Wagga Out of School Hours group to use Duke of Kent Oval for children’s sport activities • $655 fee waiver for the annual Riverina Medical & Surgical Symposium at the Civic Centre

COUNCIL EXTENDS LEASE TO HELP CHILDREN'S SERVICES GROW

BRAINS TRUST: Ben Nosworthy, Katie Harper, Holly Mack, Amelia Hanson and Yomith Piyasiri discuss their bright ideas for Wagga’s future.

YOUNG PEOPLE ADD THEIR VOICES TO SHAPE CITY'S FUTURE Wagga’s next generation of aspiring leaders and budding decision-makers have spoken from the heart at Council’s ‘Shape Your City’ Youth Forum.

Visiting students from eight schools across Wagga used the forum to draw attention to the big issues they feel must be addressed to meet the needs of a growing population.

Public transport was a primary concern, with many students highlighting the challenges they face when accessing services like buses.

They feel broadening and improving bus routes would enable more young people to attend popular events like Lost Lanes.

Kooringal High School’s Katie Harper and Amelia Hanson were quick to highlight a need for more youth-friendly activities, events and spaces.

“There aren’t a lot of places where kids who are underage can go after school to connect, study and just get something to eat in a safe place.”

Fellow Kooringal student Ben Nosworthy suggested music festivals would be a great way to improve the youth experience.

The KHS students said they felt empowered by the forum, and the chance to better understand the valuable role they can play in shaping their city’s future.

“It’s pretty rare that we get to express our opinions like this,” Katie said.

“I’ve really enjoyed learning how we can contribute our ideas to Councillors and Council staff.”

Fifty young people took part in the forum, bringing forward countless, inspiring ideas to Councillors and Council Staff.

“The information will enable us to see how the ideas fit in with projects that are already underway, while also giving us a chance to look at how we can grow the ideas in the future,” Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes.

“We’ll also provide feedback to the schools and young people who took part.”

Youth Development Officer Vanessa Jennings was full of praise for the young participants, who enthusiastically embraced an opportunity to have their voices heard.

“It was wonderful to watch these confident young people bring forward their ideas in a way that demonstrated just how much they understand the importance of things like water to Lake Albert, access to health services and an increased need for new transport options.”

Council plans to host two youth forums a year, catering to youth 18 years and under and young people aged over 18.

“Going forward these can be built into Council’s project planning, making it easier for us to engage with our city’s youth,” Ms Jennings said.

SIGN UP TO THE LIBR ARY THIS MONTH

Take advantage of Sign-up September, and you’ll bring more than books to life at the Wagga Wagga City Library.

Library members receive a passport to a digital world filled with eBook titles, Audiobooks and thousands of movies ready to stream right now.

“Libraries have always led the way in terms of technology,” Library Manager Claire Campbell said.

“We have 24 public computers, but people can also bring their own devices and use the library’s WiFi.” A ‘community hub’, the library is

open six days a week and offers a diverse selection of activities from family favourites - Baby Bounce and Story-Time to the increasingly-popular Language Café.

New and referring members who join throughout September will go into the draw to win a café voucher.

Sign-up online or visit the library to get borrowing and start saving.

WHAT DOES THE LIBRARY OF THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE?

The Wagga Wagga City Library building is 20 years old

and a review is underway of library services and programs in preparation for the city’s expected population increase to 100,000 people by 2040.

Opportunities to make the library bigger and better, and more accessible, are on the agenda and we want to capture your feedback.

Funded by the library’s annual Local Priority Grant awarded by the State Government, the review is being undertaken from now until March 2020.

To add your voice to the discussion, visit waggaview.com. au/library to make a submission or find out more.

Council has extended the lease of KU Children’s Services at the Ashmont preschool premises until 2039, with the opportunity to buy.

KU began a fiveyear lease last year following an expression of interest process.

KU have since been working on an

estimated $400,000 refurbishment plan to offer pre-school education, early intervention services and a range of other programs designed to address the specific needs of the Ashmont community.

Meanwhile, two lots of land have been consolidated to

facilitate growth of the Shaw Street Children’s Centre.

The centre and the Wagga Women’s Bowling Club were previously on separate lots of Council-owned community land at Kent Crescent. The consolidation of the lots will alleviate a boundary matter.

Vacancies Business Support Officer - Operations Remuneration: $2,094.02 gpf + super Enquiries: Maree Ingram - 02 6926 9401 Closing date: Sunday 22 September 2019

Communications & Campaign Officer - Equity Term Contract until 30 June 2021 Part-Time - Twenty eight (28) hours per week Remuneration: $2,203.20 gpf + super Enquiries: Fiona Piltz - 02 6926 9216 Closing date: Monday 23 September 2019

Horticulturalist Remuneration: $2,094.02 gpf + super Enquiries: Jonathan Nicoll - 0424 750 206 (9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday) Closing date: Monday 23 September 2019

Business Support Officer - City Development Remuneration: $2,195.56 gpf + super Enquiries: Paul O’Brien - 02 6926 9510 Closing date: Monday 23 September 2019

Multicultural Services Officer Part-Time - Ten (10) hours per week Remuneration: $586.03 gpf + super Enquiries: Claire Campbell - 02 6926 9717 Closing date: Monday 23 September 2019

Circulation & Facility Assistant Team Leader Part-Time - Thirteen (13) hours per week - Friday and Saturday Remuneration: $850.32 gpf + super Enquiries: Claire Campbell - 02 6926 9717 Closing date: Monday 23 September 2019

Civil Construction Apprentice - Aboriginal Identified Three (3) year apprenticeship - Multiple Opportunities Available Remuneration: $1,406.60 gpf + super Enquiries: Joshua Rudd - 02 6926 9282 Closing date: Monday 23 September 2019 Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer

To view these opportunities and apply, visit:

wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs Council News - A City of Wagga Wagga publication

COUNCILLOR COLUMN Wagga residents, I’m in need of your help.

On Sunday October 27 volunteers will mobilise across the state for Graffiti Removal Day, an event designed to highlight the problem in New

South Wales.

I am imploring our community members to consider taking part in this proactive movement to help rid Wagga Wagga of graffiti and make our great city look even better.

So many of you already volunteer your time in a variety of roles

here in our city.

I would encourage you all to reach out to your friends and ask them to come along with you.

If you think you would like to assist, please phone me on 0402 214556, and we can work out what role you would like to fill, and where you would like

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to help.

Meanwhile, now spring has sprung, now’s a wonderful time to visit our beautiful Botanic Gardens.

Wagga Wagga has a great zoo, with plenty of lovely animals, and you might just discover a new adorable addition or two.

The best part of

this fantastic Wagga attraction, there’s truly something for the whole family.

You can spend hours wandering through the gardens, having a picnic or watching the kids play in the fantastic playgrounds.

While there’s so many things to love about our Botanic

NEW COMPACTOR HELPING MANAGE RECYCLING AT WASTE CENTRE

Have you visited the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre this week?

Did you spot a giant blue and yellow machine inside the processing centre and wonder ‘what on earth is that’?

Well, curious community members, it’s Wagga City Council’s new Super 75 Fully Automatic Baler, capable of pressing up to four tons of waste an hour.

“It will enable compaction of cardboard, hard plastics, plastic film and aluminium and steel cans,” Project Coordinator Phill Blake said.

“It has a compaction force of 70 tons.”

The powerful compacting machine is capable of producing bales weighing a staggering 650 kilograms – roughly the same as a fully-grown American Bison.

“I suppose you could say compared to the old compactor, we are getting almost the weight of two of the old

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bales into one bale,” Mr Blake said.

“That means one truck load is carrying almost twice as much with each trip to the recycling facility for processing.

“That’ll allow us to save on transportation costs and reduce carbon emissions.”

The new machine

replaces the facility’s aging compactor.

The installation of the baler included an upgrade to the power supply to the transfer station.

“This new baler has been in operation for about a week,” Mr Blake said.

“Unlike the old machine, our new

compactor automatically ties the bale and pushes them out the back.

“We used to have to tie the bales manually”.

Council believes the new, more efficient compactor will increase the centre’s capacity to meet rising demand.

Council received a grant for $49,548 from the New South

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 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 Policy document may be referred to David Butterfield on 1300 292 442.

Part 2, of the proposed Leasing of Lot 335 DP 1019131 known as 133 Tarcutta Street, wagga Wagga to the Association of Riverina Cultural Clubs for community purposes for a term of five (5) years.

EXHIBITION OF Persons wishing to make a DRAFT POLICY – submission in relation to the PROCUREMENT & above proposed Lease should DISPOSAL POLICY do so prior to the close of the POL 110 exhibition period. Submissions Council hereby gives public should be in writing and may notice of the exhibition of its be delivered to Wagga Wagga Draft Procurement & Disposal City Council or mailed to the Policy - POL 110. The draft General Manager, Wagga Policy will be on exhibition Wagga City Council, PO Box from 14 September 2019 for 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 a period of 28 days, until 12 or emailed to council@wagga.

October 2019. Council invites nsw.gov.au Persons making public submissions on the draft written submissions regarding Policy, to be lodged within the the above proposed agreement exhibition period. Inspection are advised that any submission Venue: The draft Policy is received within the submission available for review at Wagga period will be subject to the Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis Government Information (Public and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, Access) Act 2009 and the during the hours of 9am to Privacy and Personal Information 5pm Monday to Friday (public Protection Act (PIPPA) and PUBLIC DISCLOSURE holidays excluded) within the may be attached to the final above exhibition period. The NOTICE - PROPOSED report, in its entirety or in part, draft Policy can also be accessed LEASING OF COUNCIL to Council unless explicitly from Council’s website at www. requested by the person making MANAGED CROWN wagga.nsw.gov.au/public. the submission that they do not LAND Submission Procedure: Persons wish this to occur. Any questions 133 Tarcutta Street, Wagga wishing to make a submission relating to the above proposed Wagga in relation to the revised Policy Licence may be referred to Notice is hereby given under the should do so prior to the Dianne Wright on 1300 292 442.

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Wales Environmental Protection Agency to put towards the purchase and installation of the baler. This rebate offer is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to help business achieve long term waste reduction through the Waste Less, Recycle More Initiative.

Submissions will be received until Tuesday 8th October 2019

RFT 2020-12: WINNING AND CRUSHING OF GRAVEL Suitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2020-12 – Winning and Crushing of Gravel” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2.00pm Wednesday 2 October 2019.

The contract is a schedule of rates panel contract for the provision of gravel winning & crushing services at Council’s gravel quarries. Tenderers are advised that the lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Enquiries should be directed to Mark Hewson via email hewson.mark@wagga. nsw.gov.au A non-refundable fee of $110.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the Specification or specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: https:// www.tenderlink.com/wagga/

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Wagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and

Gardens, perhaps the most popular aspect is the brilliant miniature railway.

This railway is one of the best in Australia.

It doesn’t matter if you’re young, or young at heart, you will love the experience of riding through the gardens on board the miniature train.

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Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Feed and fodder may lead to weeds problem An unseen problem could be lurking on local farms, waiting for some warmer spring weather to rear its ugly head.

With the drought continuing across the region and the country, farmers are buying more feed and fodder, which can lead to weeds.

Fortunately, no major outbreaks have yet been reported locally and Wagga Wagga City Council is asking farmers to remain vigilant.

“Weeds cost the national economy more than $4 billion a year in control and lost production,” Environmental Management Team Leader Tony Phelps said.

“Buying in feed and fodder can increase the risk of weeds on your farm, along with pests.

“Farmers should always ask where the feed and fodder has come from and keep a record with all the details.

“Some states have weeds and pests that aren’t in NSW, so it’s important we all stay vigilant even during these difficult times.”

Along with keeping records, Mr Phelps said there are a number of different ways farmers can manage the risk of weeds and pests on their property.

“Where possible, feed in the same place every time, or use a sacrificial paddock, so that if any weeds grow you can control them easily rather than spreading them,” he said.

“If you notice insects or snails, notify Local Land Services or Council.

“It’s also important to monitor your stock regularly to ensure they are in good health as there may be toxic plants in the feed.”

For further information contact Riverina Local Land Services on 6323 6300 or Council’s vegetation management team on 1300 292 442.

Assessment Act, 1979.

DA19/0418, Change of use to indoor recreation facility (gym), 21-25 Forsyth St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 1 DP 806629, Applicant: Emily Maslin 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.

Exhibition documents are only available between Submission Period: 16/09/2019 to 30/09/2019 Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter) or online via the link:- https:// eservices.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ exhibitiondocs 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

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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 City Development.

If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone City Development on 1300 292 442.

Peter Thompson, General Manager