Council NewsFIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2014

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL Issue 18

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The free flight aviary at the Botanic Gardens Zoo has been reopened and its flying residents are being reintroduced back into their home.

An inspection of the aviary structure earlier this year found a white ant infestation in the support poles, which forced the aviary’s immediate closure to ensure the safety of its feathered residents and visitors to the facility.

Repairs to the free flight aviary saw the old timber support poles, which had become weakened over time, replaced with sturdier steel ones.

During the $100,000 works, which commenced in September, the birds were rehoused in separate cages at the zoo and on Thursday approximately 25 birds were released back into the aviary by Council staff.

“The other birds will be slowly released back in groups over the next week to ensure we do not cause them too much distress,” Council’s Director Environmental and Community Services, Janice Summerhayes said.

The species of birds housed in the free flight aviary are carefully chosen, they cannot not be too territorial or destructive as they may damage the aviary or harm each other.

The free flight aviary, which opened in the early 90’s, has had many bird species call it home. The aviary has housed over 80 different varieties of species, and prior to its closure, hosted approximately 250 birds.

At the time of construction it was named the biggest free flight aviary in Australia.

Repairs to the structure included installing new support poles, restitching of the netting, trimmng plants and trees, remulching of the garden beds and new plantings. Other repairs were made to the various bird boxes, boardwalk and walking paths within the aviary.

The free flight aviary provides an opportunity for the public to get up close and personal with the birds, as they would be in the wild, which offers visitors to the zoo a great spot to take some great pictures.

If you would like to visit the birds in their refurbished home, or any of their friends at the zoo, visit the Botanic Gardens between 9am and 5pm every day.

FREE AS A BIRD: Wagga Wagga City Council Supervisor of Horticulture Mick Cave releases birds back into the free flight aviary at the Botanic Gardens Zoo.

Aviary birds take flight

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The project to demolish the Hampden Bridge is complete.The contractor undertaking the work demobilised their

equipment from the work site recently with a final clean-up and soil testing carried out last week.

The work site has been rehabilitated, seeded and landscaping works have been undertaken.

The Hampden Bridge was collapsed into the Murrumbidgee River on Wednesday 20 August.

The spans of the bridge were then removed, followed by the 2 sets of in-stream pylons.

The pylon on the eastern side of the Murrumbidgee River was retained.

The next stage in the Hampden Bridge story is the implementation of the legacy project on the former bridge site. Council staff are currently reviewing the Heritage Interpretation Strategy for the Hampden Bridge site which will inform the Legacy Project.

Bridge demolition project complete

NOvember is national Asbestos Awareness Month and aims to educate Australians about the dangers of asbestos in and around homes. Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world. In the lead-up to Asbestos Awareness Day (Friday 28 NOvember) all Australians especially homeowners, renovators, tradies and handymen need to ‘Get to kNOw Asbestos this NOvember’ by visiting asbestosawareness.com.au to learn how to protect themselves and families from exposure to dangerous asbestos fibres.

With asbestos-related diseases continuing to increase among Australians as a direct result of exposure to asbestos fibres during home renovations and maintenance, the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos and how best to manage it in and around homes, cannot be overstated.

Asbestos Awareness Month aims to educate as many Australians as possible about the dangers of asbestos and how best to manage it.

Many incorrectly believe that only fibro homes contain asbestos. Asbestos products can most likely be found in any Australian home built or renovated before 1987 even brick, weatherboard, fibro and clad homes.

Most people can’t tell whether building materials contain asbestos just by looking at them. Asbestos can be under floor coverings such as carpets, linoleum and vinyl tiles, behind wall and floor tiles, in cement floors, internal and external walls, ceilings and ceiling space (insulation), eaves, garages, around hot water pipes, fences, extensions to homes, outdoor toilets and backyard sheds – it could be anywhere!

It’s vital that everybody take the warnings seriously, that they stop playing ‘renovation roulette’ and protect themselves and their families from exposure to asbestos fibres during renovations and maintenance.

Before renovating, visit asbestosawareness.com.au to learn where asbestos might be found in their home, the dangers of disturbing it and how best to manage it.

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As part of Asbestos Awareness Month Wagga Wagga City Council will be hosting Betty – The ADRI House (Asbestos Disease Research House) at Bunnings Warehouse car park on Sunday 9 November from 12 – 5pm.

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This week’s events:

Partnership funding results in new equestrian facility for the region

WAGGA WAGGA PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS TOURING PROSat 1 November Gates open 5.30pm, PBR starts 7.30pm.Experience a once in a lifetime event as the Professional Bull Riders prepare to deliver one huge night of the toughest sport on dirt. It’s a showdown like no other – elite cowboys versus the toughest bulls on the planet. This is not a rodeo – this is the one and only PBR.Venue: McDonald’s Park, Exhibition Centre, cnr Kooringal Road and Copland Street.Tickets: Adult $32, Child $17, Family (2A, 2C) $84.00 from Oasis Aquatic Centre, 50 Morgan Street. Ticket sales close at 12pm, Sat 1 November and will be available from 5:30pm at the gate. At the Gate Prices: Adults $35, Child $15 and Family (2A,2C) $90. Full catering and bar on the grounds. Patrons can bring own chairs and rugs. Ph: Oasis Aquatic Centre on 6926 9390

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS VEGE SWAP OR BUYEvery Saturday 9am to 12pm.Free entry. Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury and Shaw Streets. Ph: 0411 417 956

DOWNSIDE BUSHDANCESat 1 November 7.30pm to Midnight.Adults $4, children $1. Downside Hall, off Coolamon Rd. Ph: 6925 4800

BIG SPRINGS WATER 20TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND OPEN DAYSat 1 November 10am to 1pm.Open Day with activities and free giveaways including tours, face painting, jumping castle and free water. Big Springs Water Plant, 1 Hovell Street. Ph: 6921 7164

QUINTY GARDEN RAMBLESat 1 & Sun 2 November 9.30am to 4.30pm daily.8 open gardens supporting ‘Quinty Men’s Shed. Adults $10, U16 Free. Tickets and maps at Campey Park, Olympic Highway, Uranquinty. Ph: 0455 048 003

ANNUAL MODEL RAILWAY & HOBBY EXHIBITIONSat 1 & Sun 2 November.Sat: 9am to 5pm, Sun: 9am to 4pm. Working model train layouts, traders and displays. Entry: Adults $10, Children $5. Wagga Showground, Bourke Street. Ph: 0447 439 378

CIRCUS ROYALESat 1 & Sun 2 November Sat: 2pm and 6pm, Sun: 11am.An international daredevil and multimillion dollar circus and animal spectacular. Wagga Showground, Bourke Street. Ph: 0410 669 253

SUNDAY MARKETSEvery Sunday 7am to 12pm.Gold coin donation. Myer Carpark, O’Reilly Street. Ph: 0417 682 369

MINIATURE RAILWAYSun 2 November 10.30am to 4pm.$2 per ride, enclosed footwear essential. Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street.

BIDGEE BLUES CLUBOPEN MIC AFTERNOONSun 2 November 2pm.Entry $5. Home Tavern Hotel, Fitzmaurice Street. Ph: 0407 658 901

RCM 2014 CONCERT SERIES - THE ROMANTIC QUINTET #4Sun 2 November 5pm.The fourth concert featuring 19th C Romantic Quintets presents string quintets by Carl Nielsen and the Op.111 of Johannes Brahms. Adults $25, Conc $15, RCM Students $5. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 6925 3522

MELBOURNE CUP DAYTues 4 November.Enjoy a great day out at Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 6921 2151

EAT LOCAL THURSDAYThurs 6 November 2.30pm to 6.30pm.Free entry. Weekly farmers market. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 0427 441 107

TWILIGHT BY THE LAGOONFri 7 November 7pm.Enjoy the beauty of summer evenings by the Wollundry Lagoon Local high school bands as well as roving performers from The Fool Factory from 6pm. Bring a picnic supper. In the event of bad weather this event will be cancelled. Civic Centre Precinct, Burns Way, off Tarcutta Street. Ph: 6926 9688

For support in organising your event, contact Council’s Events Unit events@wagga.nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442 Mon-Fri.To promote your event or for a complete list of events go to visitwagga.com or call 1300 100 122

RETAINED: The eastern pylon that was retained as part of the Hampden Bridge demolition project.

The $1.3 million upgrade of equestrian facilities in the Riverina was officially opened at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga on Friday 31 October.

Equestrian Australia selector and CSU graduate Ms Olivia Skellern opened the new facilities along with CSU Faculty of Science Executive Director Professor Tim Wess and Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall.

The Riverina Regional Equestrian Centre is a 10-hectare site for multi-discipline equestrian competition, education, research and training.

CSU and Wagga Wagga City Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2012 for the development and expansion

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The Riverina Equestrian Centre includes: • 60 x 25 metre Warm Up Arena with dust suppression system.• 90 x 70 metre Competition Arena with dust suppression with granulated rubber

in the surface.• 60 x 20 metre Competition Arena 2 (Dressage Arena) with dust suppression

with granulated rubber in the surface covered day yards to comfortably house horses during single day or overnight events.

• Three-horse wash bay.• Internal road upgrades suitable for all types of horse transportation• Irrigated septic system to service new amenities block, new horse wash bay

and an existing administration building. • electrical works to future proof the Centre for lighting and communications

through the installations of service conduits.• Stormwater harvesting and storage for reuse in dust suppression for arenas,

horse wash bay, amenities toilets.• Stormwater diversion, redirecting existing stormwater system and drainage

from arenas to wetlands.• Amenities block with showers and toilets plus office space and canteen.

of the existing equine precinct at the University.The Centre features a new warm-up arena with dust

suppression system, two new competition arenas, new covered day yards, road upgrades, new horse wash bay, improved spectator area, improved amenities and car parking.

Mr Hunter Doughty from the School of Animal and Equine Sciences at CSU said, “This is a great community initiative and the first step towards a regional equestrian centre to facilitate the running of international standard equestrian competition across disciplines in the city.

“Already there is national interest in the venue and competitor numbers have skyrocketed at this new venue. Future development of the facility will be the determining factor in just how much the region benefits from the initiative.”

Echoing his thoughts, Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall said, “This project is a great example of what can be achieved through collaboration with key stakeholders and is a significant investment in the future of equestrian in the Riverina.

“The centre provides Wagga Wagga with a first class facility that will not only benefit Riverina equestrian users, but will also attract riders nationally and internationally to future events. We look forward to seeing some of the best riders and horses perform in our City.”

Funding for the facility was made up of contributions of $955,810 from Wagga Wagga City Council, $320,000 from CSU plus the land, existing Equine Centre infrastructure and the $500,000 upgrade of Agriculture Avenue, planning and in-kind support from the Riverina Equestrian Association (REA).

Events at the Riverina Equestrian Centre include Riverina Dressage Festival on Saturday 1 and 2 November, REA Show Jumping Festival, Wagga Horse Trials and Riverina Reining.

OFFICIAL OPENING: CSU Faculty of Science Executive Director Professor Tim Wess, Olympian Andrew Hoy, Equestrian Australia selector Olivia Skellern and Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Rod Kendall watch Bree Furze riding her horse Iside at the official opening of the Riverina Equestrian Centre at Charles Sturt University.

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There are many everyday issues that most local councils face in Australia. Dwindling revenue coupled with our need to do more to support

our communities means that we face the constant battle of trying to best allocate our scarce resources amongst many competing priorities, which often results in the needs of the community not being met. As a long serving councillor and former Mayor, it is painful to see works and services that are so desperately needed suffer due to a lack of funds.

It is irresponsible however,

for the council to live beyond its means and to create debt that would place a further burden to future councils. Recent cost cutting has been a painful but necessary step in order to bolster the viability and strength of this vibrant city and to set us up for success into the future.

It is this ongoing doubt about the financial state of NSW councils that has led to the proposed reforms now

being considered by the State Government. Personally I have no desire for Wagga Wagga to dominate smaller councils in our region as they all play a vital role in representing the views of their ratepayers. The best result will be that all councils retain their identity whilst putting in place collaborative arrangements. These types of agreements could provide the services and facilities communities

need whist remaining locally focused.

Recent developments like the hospital upgrade, residential development at The Mill site and over fifty million dollars of development approvals at various retail precincts, all point to a bright future. It is true that we live in an agricultural area that is often overlooked as a major industry. It is equally true the military bases, university,

TAFE and medical services are all major factors in the economic strength of the City. It is vitally important we as Councillors do not lose sight of what has made us a prosperous and successful city.

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

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Riverside project making progress

This trial is supported by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority with funding from the waste levy.

Renovating? Need to dispose of asbestos?

Over the next 12 months, Wagga Wagga City Council & NSW EPAare piloting a Household Asbestos Disposal Scheme offering free

disposal of bonded asbestos from across the Local Government Area.

wagga.nsw.gov.au/asbestosOR Call 1300 292 442FOR MORE INFORMATION

APPVENTURE LAUNCH: James Davis, GM Junee Shire Council; Rod Kendall, Mayor Wagga Wagga City Council; Neil Smith, Mayor Junee Shire Council; Bruce Hutcheon, Deputy Mayor Coolamon Shire Council; Tony Donoghue, GM Coolamon Shire Council with (front row L to R) Tania Sibrey, Food I Am; Simone Eyles, 365cups at the launch of My AppVenture.

BEACH UPGRADE: Wagga Wagga City Council’s Director Commercial and Economic Development Peter Adams, Strategic Officer Rob Sharpe and Director Environmental and Community Services Janice Summerhayes inspect the progress of the new BBQ and shelter as part of the Wagga Beach landscape upgrade.

Launched earlier this week, My AppVenture is a live, dynamic iPhone and Android app that lets visitors choose their own “Appventure” or can design one for them. This is a world first visitation application, which has been developed by Coolamon Shire Council, Junee Shire Council and Wagga Wagga City Council in conjunction with Wagga Wagga tech company, 365cups.

Striving to grow and develop the local visitor economy of Coolamon, Junee and Wagga Wagga Local Government Areas, local businesses, events and tourism operators have been invited to take part in this leading edge app and its 12 month strategic marketing campaign.

According to Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Rod Kendall, this project will deliver many positive outcomes for our operators, the community and the region.

“My AppVenture is a very exciting and innovative way for Wagga, Junee and Coolamon Councils to work together and achieve a positive outcome for the community. We anticipate that the app will benefit local tourism operators and drive overnight visitation showcasing our beautiful region”.

My Appventure is offering packages, ranging from $500 to $2,000 for industry to appear on the app for 12 months. According to Tania Sibrey from Food I Am, this app presents a great opportunity for industry and stakeholders to view real time usage and analytics, updates and reports and to measure their return on investment.

“I think this will be an amazing app for visitors to the area and showcases the variety of attractions and events on offer. We all use our phones so much these days and this innovation shows how progressive the region is towards tourism,” she said.

For details on My Appventure, information on how to subscribe or to enter the competition contact:Simone Eyles, 365cups: 0466 555 522Lisa Cameron, Coolamon and Junee Shire Councils Ph 02 6927 2866Rachel Anderson, Wagga Wagga City Council Ph 02 6926 9622

Councils collaborate to boost local tourism

Wagga Wagga City Council will be hosting free seminars each Thursday evening during November in order to help residents learn more about finding environmentally and economically smart solutions for their home.

The Smart Homes – Winning Ways to Save series will arm participants with the knowledge to help them improve the sustainability of their home with the aim of reducing water and electricity bills,” Council’s Environmental Education Officer, Alice Kent said.

Local experts will cover themes of planning a new build or retrofitting an existing residence, installing solar systems, energy efficiency when heating or cooling your home, and tips to reduce your water consumption in the house and garden.

“We have an impressive lineup of presenters who are all experts in their fields including; architects, a horticulturalist, solar systems professionals, a plumber and a builder,” Miss Kent added.

“This series is a great opportunity to ask the questions that can help to improve the sustainability of your home and hopefully save residents money on their bills.

“The workshops have been coordinated by Dr Andrew Wallace, who will also present at each workshop on the changing climate of our region and how we can best adapt.”

Smart solutions for homes as part of free workshops

Smart Homes – Winning Ways to SaveFour free seminars will be held in the Wagga Wagga City Council Meeting room, corner of Baylis and Morrow Streets from 6pm – 7:30pm.

Session 1: Thursday 6 NovemberSession 2: Thursday 13 NovemberSession 3: Thursday 20 NovemberSession 4: Thursday 27 November

Work is progressing well on the implementation of stage one of the million dollar Riverside Wagga Beach landscaping upgrade.

“Work on this project commenced in July and to date a great deal of work on important underground infrastructure, such as electrical and irrigation upgrades, has been undertaken,” Council’s Director Commercial and Economic Development, Peter Adams said.

“It is great to be delivering this important stage of the Riverside project. The more visible construction of two key structures has been taking shape in recent weeks with new BBQ shelters being erected close to the river to make the most of the views.

“These shelters are an important part of the project and provide extra facilities for residents and visitors to the area. The infrastructure has been designed with flooding in mind and all the key infrastructure included in the project has been engineered to tolerate flood water.”

The project has also seen the installation of new turf to improve access to the beach and river. Visitors will also see new lighting in the area and significant new plantings from the beach to the rocks area.

“Contractors have been working on site since July and have steadily progressed through the project and they are confident that the beach will be ready for the Christmas school holidays,” Dr Adams added.

“The overall aim of the project is to reactivate the Wagga Beach precinct and develop the area as a focal point and destination for residents and visitors, as well as create linkages to the City’s CBD and existing civic precinct.”

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO SERVE ON WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL’S PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEEThe Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) provides valuable advice on amendments to important Council planning policies and documents and plays an important role in maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders in relation to the planning function of Council. The PAC seeks representation from five (5) community / industry members who are interested in contributing to the shaping of positive planning, building, development and environmental related outcomes within the City of Wagga Wagga Local Government Area.Applications will be received up to 5:00pm on Friday, 21 November, 2014, from interested persons to serve on the Committee. Application forms are available from the Customer Service Centre cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga, or on Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.auApplications should be addressed “Planning Advisory Committee” and returned to PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au For further information on the PAC please contact Mr Andrew Crakanthorp, Director Planning & Regulatory Services on 0409 662 307. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALWagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.DA14/0383, 2 Lot Subdivision & Construction of Dwelling, 58 Plumpton Rd SPRINGVALE NSW 2650, Lot 5 DP 243027.Applicant: Lisa Joiner Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City CouncilThe subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition.Submission Period: 03/11/2014 to 17/11/2014Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).When: 9.00am to 5.00pm, 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 5:00pm 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 $1,000) 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.NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETINGSNOVEMBER 2014In accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that an Ordinary meeting of the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga will be held at 6pm on Monday, 24 November 2014 in the Council Meeting Room, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga. Notice is also hereby given that a Policy and Strategy Committee meeting will be held at 6pm on Monday, 10 November 2014 in the Council Meeting Room, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga. This meeting will be immediately followed by a Supplementary Council meeting. All meetings are open to members of the public. Members of the public wishing to address the Policy and Strategy Committee regarding agenda items, must complete the appropriate Public Address Form and return it to Council by 10.00am on the day of meeting. The form is available from the Customer Service counter at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre or from Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/paforms.

Copies of the Agenda are also available to the public, at the meetings or from the Customer Service Centre at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre three (3) days prior to the meetings or from Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au RFT 2015/011 CIVIL WORKS FOR NEW WASTE CELL GWMCSuitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2015/011 –Civil Works for New Waste Cell” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2.00pm Wednesday 19th November 2014. The Contract is a Lump Sum Contract that involves drainage and earthworks to construct a new waste cell. Supply and installation of the proposed HDPE liner is excluded from this contract. Tenders will be assessed on a number of criteria. Tenderers are advised that the lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Enquiries should be directed to Geoff Veneris via email veneris.geoff@wagga.nsw.gov.au Council will be conducting a pre-tender site meeting on Tuesday 11th November 2014 at 11.00 am. Registration to attend the site meeting is via email to hewson.mark@wagga.nsw.gov.au A non-refundable fee of $110.00 will be charged for each hard copy of the specifications or specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: https://www.tenderlink.com/waggaNOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURENotice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: - Road: Baylis Street from Tompson Street to the north side of the Lagoon Bridge. Date: Tuesday 11 November 2014 Time: 10:15am to 11:30am Reason: REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE Detour: As per sign posted routePRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS AS PER SECTION 418 (3) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT.In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993, Wagga Wagga City Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 24 November 2014 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Reports and the Auditors Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2014.A summary of the Financial Statements is provided below:

2014 2013$’000 $’000

Income StatementTotal Income from Continuing Operations

119,098 116,191

Total Expenses from Continuing Operations

116,962 109,718

Operating Result from Continuing Operations

2,136 6,473

Net Operating Result for the year 2,136 6,473Net Operating Result before Grants & Contributions Provided for Capital Purposes

(13,632) (8,292)

Balance SheetTotal Current Assets 50,019 61,092Total Current Liabilities ( 32,355) ( 34,947)Total Non Current Assets 1,315,876 1,295,171Total Non Current Liabilities ( 57,218) ( 55,183)Total Equity 1,267,321 1,266,133Other Financial InformationUnrestricted Ratio 2.44 : 1 2.22 : 1Operating Performance Ratio (%) -11.70% -7.80%Building & Infrastructure Renewals Ratio (%)

94.00% 138.00%

Debt Service Cover Ratio (%) 2.40% 2.79%Rates & Annual Charges Outstanding Ratio (%)

6.40% 7.20%

In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act, 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Reports or the Auditor’s Reports.Copies of the audited Financial Reports and the

Auditor’s Reports may be inspected at Civic Centre, Corner of Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga or www.wagga.nsw.gov.auSubmissions close one week after the above Public Meeting has been held.

Meet MillieThis week’s pet of the week, Millie a young female Whippet cross approximately 5 months old. This little girl will make a fine friend and companion for anyone. Being only small she would suit someone with a smaller property or yard, but she would still like to get outside for a bit of a play and some exercise. Millie also appears to be cat friendly as she has spent some time with the cats at the Shelter. She can be adopted for $278.57, which would include vaccinations, de-sexing, de-worming, micro-chip, lifetime registration and a vet check. You can meet Millie and her friends at the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter, Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 4.15pm. For further information you can contact the friendly Animal management Rangers on 69714651. You can also visit our website at www.rescuerex.webs.com

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The weekly mowing report outlines the areas that Council is mowing and the areas scheduled for mowing in the coming week.

The North team has commenced mowing in Oura. This will be followed by mowing in North Wagga on 6 November.

The East team has commenced mowing in Forrest Hill. This will be followed by parkland mowing in Ladysmith on 6 November.

The West team has commenced mowing in Lloyd. This will be followed by mowing in Bourkelands and Hilltop on 6 November.

The Peak Season team has commenced garden maintenance of roundabouts citywide. This will be followed by mowing in Uranquinty on 3 November.

Village mowing is currently taking place in Collingullie. This will be followed by mowing in San Isidore and Uranquinty on 3 November.