Council News #329 - 23 January 2021

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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 23 JANUARY 2021

Issue No: 329

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WORKS UNDERWAY: The official start of works on the next stage of the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub was marked at a sod turning ceremony at the Bomen site earlier this week. NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Cr Greg Conkey OAM used traditional Wiradjuri digging sticks at the ceremony attended

by MLC Wes Fang (left) and Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr (right). Inset (top) Wiradjuri knowledge holder Peter Ingram conducts a smoking ceremony at the RiFL site.

RiFL Hub vision takes next step The first official sod turned on the next stage of the RiFL Hub at Bomen.

Construction of the next stage of the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub is now underway, which will enable the 60-hectare Bomen Industrial Precinct in Wagga Wagga to export freight across Australia and the globe.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro, NSW Nationals MLC Wes Fang and Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey

OAM visited the site on Tuesday (19 January) for the official sod turning using traditional Wiradjuri digging sticks.

Council’s Director Regional Activation Michael Keys said the multi-million-dollar project has been a long time coming and described it as a “game-changer” for Wagga and the surrounding region.

“It’s a long term vision for Wagga,” Mr Keys said. “It’s about making sure regional NSW is connected to international markets and that we are competitive on a local, state and national basis and that’s going to be the difference.

“Once complete, the new

terminal and rail siding will provide international connections along the Inland Rail line through to Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne ports for locally made products going out and for imports critical to help our local industry to continue to grow and prosper.

“On the back of that is a 60 hectare industrial subdivision with a range of lots that will be connected through to Merino Road and have direct access to the Olympic Highway and also via the new Eunony Bridge back out to the Sturt Highway and on to the Hume.

“We’ve already had some really strong interest, business and

industry keen to try and find out where they can go, where they can set up and what’s going to be available.”

Cr Conkey said it was an exciting time for the community to finally see the start of site works on this ground-breaking investment in the city and its surrounds.

“It’s been 15 years in the making and it is an example of a genuine partnership between state and local government and industry,” Cr Conkey said.

“The RiFL Hub terminal will be the core for future growth and expansion in the Bomen Special Activation Precinct, generating up to 6,000 jobs in this region,

and has the potential to drive the economic future of the city for decades.”

Mr Barilaro said the development of the precinct was fantastic news for the region.

“It will make Wagga a major player in domestic and international freight export, making the city even more attractive to local and international businesses,” Mr Barilaro said.

“This $43.7M investment from the NSW Government combined with significant investment from Council and commercial partner Visy Logistics will create vital jobs in the Riverina.

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Library upgrade to benefit community

The hub of many cultural and learning activities in Wagga Wagga is set for a long-term transformation which will bring major benefits for the thousands of community members who utilise the city’s library each year.

Councillors on Monday night endorsed the Wagga Wagga City Library Review which includes a three-stage upgrade of the facility.

The library is the busiest cultural facility in the city, with around 200,000 visitors and the delivery of 350 programs that see more than 16,000 people participate in programs each year.

Council’s Manager Library Services Claire Campbell said the first stage of the review’s recommendations will start with the redesign of existing library spaces, including increasing the number of meeting rooms that will be available.

“It is proposed to reconfigure the space at the eastern end of Level 1 to create more accessible bookable community meeting rooms and spaces to support small and medium sized group programming, tutorial/coaching and study area spaces, which are in constant high demand,” Ms Campbell said.

“We have engaged with the community over the past two years as part of this review and people have told us the library is too small and it’s hard to get here.

“Demand for our services continues to grow at a rapid pace … if people are not at home or at work then there’s a very good chance they’re utilising a library service.

“So we need to meet all those different needs and demands from a wide cross-section of the community, from very young people, to our seniors and also our multicultural community and everywhere in-between.

COMMUNITY HUB: Council’s Manager Library Services Claire Campbell who is keen to see the start of the staged upgrade at one of the city’s most popular community hubs.

“Public libraries focus on lots of programming and to cater for the needs of those people, so they feel welcome and have a positive library experience, we need to be at the forefront of change to ensure our services remain accessible and are contemporary, flexible and inclusive.”

The Library Review was developed in order to manage risks relating to future proofing the delivery of priority upgrades to cultural infrastructure as detailed in the Wagga Wagga City Council Cultural Plan 2020-2030.

Other Stage 1 improvements include revamping the front counter area into a contemporary concierge welcome desk, expanding the children’s services area and reconfiguring existing shelving to maximise floor space use.

STORYTIME SET TO RETURN TO LIBRARY In line with the start of the new school year across the region, Wagga Wagga City Library’s popular Storytime activity will make its return on Wednesday 27 January 2021.

The entertaining and educational selection of activities, craft and picture books, is designed for one to five (1-5) year olds and their caregivers.

Storytime presenter and Program Officer, Jeannie Hazell said the team was excited sessions will once again be held in-person in the downstairs Children’s Area of the library.

“For most of 2020, we held Storytime online due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings,” Ms Hazell said.

“We missed seeing those faces sitting in front of us and sharing in their joy and energy during the sessions.

“It will be wonderful to have them back at the library and we’re all looking forwarding to seeing some familiar faces, as well plenty of new ones.”

Storytime will take place in a COVID-safe format, with restricted numbers and no singing or dancing allowed for the readers, children or the parents.

Ms Hazell said attendance at

each session will be capped at 30 people, including children.

“While Storytime will still be free, online bookings are essential, and will be made available 24-hours before each session,” Ms Hazell said.

“To minimise the risk of infection, staff will replace or sanitise all furniture between sessions, and each child will be provided with a craft activity in a take-home kit.

“There will also be a QR code entry when you arrive at the library and plenty of hand sanitiser available.”

Sessions will be at the usual times of 10am and 11am, every Wednesday and Friday, during school terms.

Links to register for each session can be found 24 hours beforehand at bit.ly/wwcl_ bookings

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THIS WEEK: WAGGA LIBRARY SUMMER READING CHALLENGE (ONLINE) Sat 23 Jan to Fri 29 Jan, online Wagga Wagga City Library, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts. Ph: 6926 9700

WAGGA WAGGA ROAD RUNNERS – SATURDAY RUNS

Sat 23 Jan, 7.30am Wagga Beach, Johnston St. Ph: 6922 6208

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS VEGETABLE SWAP OR BUY

Sat 23 Jan, 9am to 12pm Demonstration Gardens, Cnr Shaw St & Albury St. Ph: 0411 417 956

OPEN STUDIO GALLERY

Sat 23 Jan, 10am to 3pm Wagga Art Society Studio, 11 Small St. Ph: 0400 225 768

RIVERINA COMEDY CLUB: IVAN ARISTEGUIETE Sat 23 Jan, 8pm to 10pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS CEREMONY (LIVE STREAM) Mon 25 Jan, 7pm to 9pm Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. Ph: 6926 9688

AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFAST WAGGA WAGGA Tues 26 Jan, 7am to 12pm Wagga Wagga Botanic

Gardens, McLeay St. Ph: 1300 100 122

MARKETS BY THE LAKE Tues 26 Jan, 9am to 1pm Apex Park, Lake St. Ph: 0497 937 934

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS

Tue 26 Jan, 12pm to 6pm Oasis Aquatic Centre, 50 Morgan St. Ph: 6926 9390

AUSTRALIA DAY AT THE MURRUMBIDGEE TURF CLUB

Tue 26 Jan, 12pm to 6pm Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Slocum St. Ph: 6921 2151

WAGGA SOCIAL NETBALL

Wed 27 Jan, 10am Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St. caronne@scvella.id.au

EDUKITS CREATIVE KIDS CODING EXPERIENCE Thu 28 Jan, 10.30am to 11am

Wagga Wagga, various locations.

Ph: 0481 318 060

RIVERINA PRODUCERS MARKET

Thu 28 Jan, 1pm to 6.30pm Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke St. Ph: 0428 263 297

FRIDAY NIGHT PIZZAS

Fri 29 Jan, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Mates Gully Café, 38 Morrow St. Ph: 6921 4241

LATE NIGHT AT THE GALLERY

Fri 29 Jan, 6.30pm to 9pm Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St. Ph:6926 9660

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Our local heroes to take centre stage Eleven local residents have been recognised for their generous contribution to the community with nominations for the 2021 Wagga Wagga Australia Day Awards.

The ceremony will be held at the Wagga Civic Theatre on Monday 25 January from 7pm, with this year’s event to be live streamed due to COVID restrictions.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said this year, there has been a significant increase in the number of nominations for the Environmental Citizen of the Year Award.

“We launched this category for the 2020 Australia Day Awards and now, in just its second year, we have received five nominations,” Ms Summerhayes said.

“Through their

READY TO CELEBRATE: Wagga Mayor Cr Greg Conkey and Council Events Officer Emma Corbett are looking forward to seeing Wagga young singers Max Schneider and Jazmin Castle perform at the city’s Australia Day ceremonies. Jazmine and Max, both aged 12, have been learning the new words of the National Anthem which they will sing at the Australia Days Awards on Monday night (25 January) and the Citizenship Ceremony on Tuesday morning (26 January).

A U S T R A L I A D AY 2 0 2 1 A W A R D N O M I N A T I O N S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR BELINDA CRAIN Belinda is nominated for her outstanding contribution to multiculturalism in Wagga Wagga. Belinda has grown the Multicultural Council Wagga Wagga to an organisation that supports multiple and diverse communities and is instrumental in fostering humanitarian groups to gain education qualifications and skill sets that lead to employment.

JOHN FARDELL John Fardell is nominated for his dedication and commitment to actively raising funds for the Mary Potter Nursing Home. Each year John generously donates handmade coffee tables and bird baths to be raffled at Christmas time.

Over the past 13 years John’s creations have raised thousands of dollars for the Mary Potter Nursing Home.

JUDITH FERGUSON Judy has made an enormous contribution to the Wagga Wagga music scene over several years. She has taken on key roles across multiple music groups with her most recent being the Musical Director of the Wagga City Rugby Male Choir. Through her dedication, expertise and enthusiasm the choir now has grown to 70 members.

YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR ANGUS MCKEAN Angus has been nominated in recognition of his work in raising vital funds for the Dunn’s Road Bushfire. At just 17 years of age, Angus co-ordinated Music for the Mountains, an

event held in late January 2020 which saw 30 artists and a plethora of local talent perform and raised $32,000.

ARIBA OMAR Ariba is an active volunteer for Cancer Council Australia.

Since the age of four she has volunteered to sell raffle tickets and merchandise for Daffodil Day, Red Nose Day and Pink Ribbon Day. In 2020, Ariba even donated her hair to the ‘Variety-Hair with Heat’ charity.

CLARE FRANCES LAWLOR Clare has been described as an incredibly community minded young women, with a long list of service, academic and community volunteer achievements. At the age of 18, Clare founded the Rotaract Club of CSU Wagga Wagga.

Rotaract is a global organisation that empowers students and young professionals to create positive and lasting change in themselves, their local community and around the world.

ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR ROSLYN CRAGO Roslyn is a dedicated volunteer for the Wagga Wagga community. Since 2005 Roslyn and her husband Richard have spent endless hours improving the natural environment on Rocky Hill as a tireless advocate for woody weed removal.

CHRISTOPHER KANCK Christopher has been a volunteer committee member of the Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga for the past three years. In his current position of President, Christopher works closely with a group of volun-

teers to plan and manage a range of programs and events which promote the growth of fruit and vegetables using environmentally sustainable methods.

EDWARD MAHER Edward has a long history, deep knowledge and commitment to environmental sustainability. He has been an active member of the Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare Group since 2011 and president since 2013. During that time, he has continued to establish partnerships with local businesses and organisations to educate above revegetation, weed control and social engagement.

professions or volunteer activities, these nominees have worked tirelessly to improve environmental sustainability and awareness.

“We have also received three nominations for Citizen of the Year and three for Young Citizen of the Year, and we will announce the 2021 Walk of Honour Inductee at the ceremony on Monday night.

“It is wonderful to see so many outstanding citizens being recognised.”

The live stream will be available on Council’s website at wagga.nsw. gov.au/australiaday On Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January, the city will welcome 42 new Australian citizens from 14 different countries at a community ceremony at Wagga Botanic Gardens.

The conferees have come to Wagga Wagga

from the Philippines, Nepal, Liberia, Vietnam, Egypt, Malaysia, Bangladesh, the Czech Republic, Pakistan, Austria, Myanmar, Iran, the Republic of Ireland and the United States of America.

The ceremony will be held at 9am. It is one of the main events at the Gardens, with a free community breakfast from 7am, along with fun activities and entertainment until midday.

As part of Australia Day, entry to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre will be free from 12noon to 6pm. Entry numbers will be restricted in line with the current COVID rules and regulations in place at the Oasis.

For more details about Wagga Wagga’s Australia Day 2021 activities, go to wagga.nsw.gov.au/ australiaday

Changed opening hours at the Wagga Wagga Zoo & Aviary Wagga Zoo & Aviary at the Botanic Gardens will be closed from midday over the weekend and into the start of next week due to the extreme heat expected to hit the city.

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting the temperature to top the 40-degree mark today (23 January), tomorrow and Monday.

Manager Parks & Strategic Operations Henry Pavitt said the decision has been taken to ensure the animals’ welfare.

“While I know this will be disappointing to our regular and new visitors to the Zoo, it is important to keep both staff and animals

happy and healthy in the high heat,” Mr Pavitt said.

“Our zoo curators will be going around and cooling off all the animals during this time period, turning on the misters for the birds and sprinklers for the larger mammals and even giving some them fun ice blocks.”

Zoo operating hours will be as follows: • Saturday 23 January 9am to 12pm • Sunday 24 January – 9am to 12pm • Monday 25 January – 9am to 12pm

PATRICIA MURRAY Patricia is an active member at Erin Earth, a sustainable living centre and a volunteer in the garden maintenance program.

Patricia has been a volunteer member at the Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare Group for the last 20 years and was the driving force behind the climate change march in Wagga Wagga back in March 2019.

Patricia’s professional role allows her to work in the area of floodplain management which comes off the back of her PhD in riparian zones of rivers which she attained at Charles Sturt University.

SOPHIE KURYLOWICZ Sophie’s passion for the planet has driven her to create a micro flower farm and studio florist offering blooms grown locally. In the past year Sophie set the goal of making her business 100% flower foam free, which for a florist is a unique and challenging task.

Sophie has pioneered new methods to give structure and hydration for flowers and has provided floral installations that are 100% free of flower form to all her clients.

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COUNCILLOR COLUMN here exactly how it was done.

A personal attack was led by the North Wagga Residents’ Political lobbying Association’s Fiona and engagement Ziff and others. It was is an important based on a report that aspect of democratic suggested I acted government. There is, wrongfully, although however, a distinction the author qualified between lobbying or the report by stating advocacy as opposed to targeted persecution that “no findings have been made whether aimed at ridiculing Councillor Kendall has decision makers for breached any law, rule personal benefit. or policy.” I understand I was the target of this report was paid for such persecution last using money donated year and I will explain to the Association

to improve flood protection in North Wagga.

This report was sent directly to the Daily Telegraph and neither I nor the Council knew about the report at that time.

After the Telegraph story was published the report was made available to Council whereupon I asked for the report to be referred to the Government for investigation.

Despite being aware that the report was

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“Wagga Wagga City Council had a vision for this city that was beyond the term of any mayor and beyond the election cycle about what to do for a city that had opportunity on its doorstep with Inland Rail and of course the opportunity with the industrial estate at Bomen.”

Under a Public Private Partnership with Council, Visy Logistics will operate and manage the RiFL Hub terminal and master siding.

Visy Logistics Executive General Manager Sean Richards said the company was proud to deliver this

project in partnership with Council and the NSW Government.

“This project will bring long term benefits to the region, promoting local investment and supporting regional manufacturing jobs,” Mr Richards said.

“The RiFL Hub terminal will allow Visy to partner with other local businesses, drive down logistics costs and emissions, and provide better services to our current and future customers.”

Construction of the intermodal facility is expected to be completed by mid-2022.

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under investigation by the Government, Fiona Ziff and the Association circulated it widely and presented it as evidence that I acted wrongfully in my public service. Fuelled by the report’s publication and distribution, I was ridiculed and criticised.

The investigation looked at every assertion and concluded in relation to every one of those assertions that there was no basis for suggesting I had done anything wrong. Every

item raised against me was dismissed.

As expected, the NSW Government generated a letter confirming the outcome of the investigation. This letter was dated September last year and I understand that Fiona Ziff and the Association received this notification at the time.

There has, however, been no correction to redress the persecution against me. To my knowledge, there has

been complete silence.

This is an example of how some people choose the approach of deception and persecution in an attempt to intimidate others. It can and has been hurtful. It has caused me to reassess whether the sense of purpose, pride and satisfaction I get from serving my community outbalances the weight of personal and untruthful attacks by people wanting personal benefit. Ultimately my

public service is too important to me to be dissuaded by baseless persecution.

I ask that you be ever mindful that persecution of individuals is a tool being used widely in society to try to influence opinion. Be cautious about what you’re being told – it might be completely untrue and created for malicious purposes.

Councillor Rod Kendall

We do Respect: New campaign launched A community-wide campaign designed to empower individuals to speak up when they see or hear disrespectful and inappropriate behaviour has launched in Wagga Wagga this week.

The We do Respect campaign uses ambassadors from the community and a range of industries to capture and encourage Wagga Wagga residents to be active bystanders in the workplace, at home, at school and on the street.

The campaign further embeds the efforts of theDVproject:2650, which Wagga Wagga City Council runs in partnership with Wagga Women’s Health Centre, to address the city’s higher than average rates of domestic and family violence.

Equity Project Manager Maryna Bilousova said the campaign is

extremely important in raising awareness of the role respectful behaviours play in ending violence against women and their children and other members of the community.

“We know that disrespect towards women doesn’t always result in violence. But all acts of violence against women start with disrespectful behaviours,” Ms Bilousova said.

“We do Respect aims to increase bystander actions in our community, by providing a safe response for individuals when they hear disrespectful comments or statements, no matter the setting.

“It’s a tagline we want the community to be familiar with, and take ownership of, to promote an equitable and respectful community for all. It is also an opportunity to start a

conversation with your children, friends and family about the importance of the respectful behaviours in the prevention of violence against women and their children.”

Local ambassador Danielle Wait, Director of Flywheel Consulting HR said people need to know how to speak up at work, in their homes and socially to start changing attitudes and behaviours.

“We want to build a community where our people know what is acceptable and what isn’t. This campaign promotes that it only takes a simple response to let someone know what they’ve said is not acceptable,” Ms Wait said.

To find out more about the campaign, or to download resources, visit: wagga.nsw.gov. au/wedorespect

Don’t miss out on Outback Lifesavers

6971 4651 | graswagga.com.au Kooringal-Wagga Athletics Club to name the Athletics track at Jubilee Park the Bill Jacob Athletics Centre. This proposal is also supported by the Wagga Athletics and Little Athletics Club. Staff have reviewed this proposal and determined that it is consistent with the provisions of Council’s Park Naming Policy (POL-055).

The objectives of this policy are to ensure open space areas

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Young community members keen to learn more about water safety and lifesaving skills can still register for the new Outback Lifesaver program set to start in Wagga Wagga next week.

The first of the proficiency swims for those already enrolled in the program were held on 17 January at the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre.

Royal Life Saving NSW Project Co-ordinator Renee Amidy said registrations for Outback Lifesaver will be taken right up to the start of the nine-week program on 31 January 2021.

“There’s still places

within the Local Government Area are appropriately named and follow guidelines set by the NSW Geographical Names Board.

The proposed name meets the following provisions within the policy: • Names with a historical background relevant to the area are encouraged.

• Names may perpetuate

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available for anyone aged between eight and 13 years keen to get involved, along with their parents and carers who are encouraged to participate,” Ms Amidy said.

“We particularly would like to see the older kids in these age groups who qualify for the under 13s to get involved. There are places available to them so we urge them to get online and enrol to take advantage of this unique program.

“We have selected Wagga as the first regional centre in the state-wide roll out the program. It’s an exciting initiative for the city and we want it to be well-

eminent persons.

The proposed naming also reflects the policy as it has been proposed posthumously.

Staff are supportive of the proposed name change as it recognises a person who is synonymous with the sport of athletics, having contributed significantly to the construction of the athletics facility as well as having a long involvement

supported as the first to be introduced across NSW.” Wagga Wagga City Council and Royal Life Saving NSW have partnered to deliver Outback Lifesaver.

Up to 120 primaryaged children have the opportunity to take part during Term 1 of 2021 with the first of nine sessions at Wagga Beach to start on Sunday 31 January and finishing on 28 March.

Ms Amidy said the importance of introducing young people to different aquatic environments is vital to developing important skills around the water.

in the development of young athletes in Wagga Wagga.

Letters from the two athletics clubs and a newspaper article from 1988 have been provided in support of the proposal.

Please forward submissions to: Council at PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650 council@wagga.nsw.gov.au Submissions received during the exhibition period will be

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“The 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 our open water environments,” Ms Amidy said.

“Outback Lifesavers is all about being active and having fun while learning important new skills.”

Ms Amidy said the Active Kids vouchers can be used to join the program.

Bookings can be made at royalnsw.com.au/ EDUCATION/OutbackLifesaver

assessed and reported to Council, private details will be withheld from the public when reporting the submissions to Council.

If you have any questions please contact Council on 1300 292 442.

Peter Thompson, General Manager