Council News July 5 2014

Council News is a new initiative of Wagga Wagga City Council aimed at providing the community with a ‘one stop shop’ for Council news, public notices, job ads and information on a weekly basis.

“The main aim for Council when taking on this new initiative was to increase the community’s

ability to access the wide range of information generated by Council while effectively managing our overall annual expenditure on advertising,” said Mayor Rod Kendall.

Each week, Council News will contain the latest decisions and deliberations of Council, news and information on the programs, services and projects available to the community as well as jobs, development application notifications, tenders and public notices.

“Council News is about taking a whole new approach to keeping our community up to date,” said Mayor Kendall.

“The decision to implement

Council News is consistent with Council’s recent decisions about adjusting our operations to create a more financially sustainable future path.”

All Council’s are legally required to advertise items such as tenders, development consent items, road regulations and public notices in their local newspaper.

“Council News capitalises on meeting our legal notification requirements, by bundling it together with additional information that will help residents be involved and stay up to date with Council’s role in their community.”

A crucial part of Council’s community engagement objectives is ensuring increased

and consistent information is delivered direct from Council to local residents in a timely and cost effective manner.

Communication occurring between Council and the community via traditional media, websites, social media and community meetings all plays a part in increasing the amount of information delivered direct from Council to local residents.

For its part, Council News will appear each week in The Weekend Advertiser, and Riverina Leader.

It is also available from Council’s website at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/councilnews and readers can choose to subscribe to get it emailed direct each week.

HOLIDAY FUN: Collingullie Public School students Maya Bruckner, Bridie Jenkins, Harrison Gunn, Isabelle Bruckner and Judd Somerville try on some of the dress ups ahead of next week’s shows.

School holiday funGet out of town these school holidays and check

out The Magic Story Coat. Go on a journey with the infamous Puss in Boots through different fairytales and discover Wagga’s stories through the Museum of the Riverina’s dress up collection!

The show will be playing at Uranquinty Hall on Tuesday 8 July, Oura Hall on Wednesday 9 July, Collingullie Hall on Thursday 10 July and Ladysmith Hall on Friday 11 July with performances at 10am and 1pm each day.

Buy your tickets from the Civic Theatre Booking Office on 6926 9688 or at civictheatre.com.au

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Council NewsFIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 5 JULY 2014

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Cost cutting budget adopted

Council adopted a total budget for 2014/15 of $161,475,571 at last week’s Council Meeting, including a $55M capital works component.

19 submissions were received during the public exhibition period for the 2014/15 draft Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Long Term Financial Plan, resulting in amendments regarding levee funding and waste fees.

The budget includes a 2.3% increase to rates across the Local Government Area.

The adopted budget was balanced through a preference for reducing costs instead of significant increases in rates, fees and charges.

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WHAT’S ONNAIDOC FAMILY FUN DAY

FRIDAY 11 JULY 10AM - 1PMMOUNT AUST IN H IGH SCHOOL HALL ,LEAVENWORTH DR IVE

SHINE FOR KIDS COLOURFUL DREAMING PROGRAM3 - 12 JULYE3 ART SPACE, WAGGA WAGGA ART GALLERY

BIG PR INT & COLOURFUL DREAMING PROGRAMSATURDAY 12 JULY 10AM - 2PME3 ART SPACE, WAGGA WAGGA ART GALLERY

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Sunday 6 July 2 : 3 0 p mV ictory Memor ial Gardens

Thursday 10th July 10am - 12pmWagga Wagga regional family daycare playsession playground,botanic gardens

We’re looking to create some new off-leash dog areas across the city. Have your say, register online and join in the discussion about off leash areas with other residents for your chance to win an iPad Mini!Consultation and competition closes 31 July 2014. www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/offleash

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Budget challengesIn order to provide a balanced budget for

2014/15 Wagga Wagga City Council has made reductions to operational budgets, resulting in a reduction to certain services.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Director Corporate Services Craig Richardson, said Council’s commitment to delivering a variety of projects and services for the growing community continues to be an ongoing challenge on a limited income base.

“Council cannot afford to maintain services, programs and facilities at existing cost and service levels in an environment where capped growth in rates are surpassed by rising costs for electricity, gas, water, employee award costs and State Government charges,” Mr Richardson explained.

“On top of rising costs, a survey undertaken by Local Government NSW estimated the annual cumulative cost shift from the State Government to Wagga Wagga City Council in 2012/13 to be $3.37 million a year.

“The Federal Budget announcement in May that the Commonwealth will pause indexation of Financial Assistance Grants to Local Councils for the next three years will result in a reduction in income of approximately $300,000 in 2014/15 and this will require Council to make further budget reductions during the year.

“Just like any household Council has to look where it can make cuts to save on expenditure or how it can do things differently to generate savings and reduce costs.”

Going to the tip just got cheaper for the majority of residential users.

The per tonne rate of sorted waste taken to Gregadoo Waste Management Centre has been reduced from $75.90 to $49.50 in an attempt to encourage people to sort their waste and reduce, reuse and recycle.

“Council is encouraging people to sort their rubbish to help reduce unnecessary waste being placed in the cell and taking up valuable airspace,” Manager Waste and Stormwater Services Geoff Veneris said.

“Residents can sort their waste

prior to coming to Gregadoo, or can sort it when they arrive at the undercover transfer station.

“Every item that doesn’t go into the waste cell helps Council prolong the life of the cell and ensures the costs for providing such services to the community are minimised.”

Council offers free disposal of cardboard, polystyrene, televisions and computers at Gregadoo Waste Management Centre every day.

Council adopted its 2014/15 Fees and Charges at the 30 June Council meeting which also included increases to unsorted domestic, commercial and builders waste.

Budget changesReductions to cycleway construction with

a stronger focus on maintenance of current cycleway infrastructure

Removal of immunisation clinic services due to a 70% reduction in utilisation of the service and the availability of bulk billing services across the City

Reductions in operating hours for the Civic Theatre Box office service which will now be closed on Saturday mornings, the Library with closing time to be 6pm weekdays and the Museum and Art Gallery Sunday hours will be reduced to 10am to 2pm

Removal of the Children’s Services Mobile Health Van

Reduction in mobile Library services – discontinue service points in areas where residents have reasonable access to an alternative library service

Reduction in the frequency of street cleaning in some areas of the City

TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENDITURE

Capital Projects - Capital Budget

(52,596,398)

Loan Repayments - Capital Budget

(2,757,367)

Operating Expenditure (106,121,806)

Total Budget (161,475,571)

FUNDING SOURCES TOTAL BUDGET

Rates & Annual Charges 54,887,332 33.99%

User Charges & Fees 21,491,079 13.31%

Interest & Investment Revenue 3,993,789 2.47%

Other Revenues 2,945,080 1.82%

Grants & Contributions provided for Operating Purposes

14,550,378 9.01%

Grants & Contributions provided for Capital Purposes

12,927,609 8.01%

New Loan Borrowings 16,063,273 9.95%

Sale of Assets 3,210,346 1.99%

Reserves 8,874,518 5.50%

Depreciation (non-cash) 22,537,382 13.96%

Total Funding Sources - Operating & Capital 161,480,786 100.00%

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Welcome to the first edition of the ‘Councillor Column’. The aim of this column is to provide Councillors with the opportunity to communicate

directly with the community regarding issues before Council on a weekly basis.

My fellow councillors and myself share a passion for local government as a means of service to our local communitities to ensure continued growth and development.

At the Council meeting held on Monday the 30th June a number of important agenda items were discussed:

In response to communication from the North Wagga community regarding concerns about the safety of the existing school crossing, Wagga Wagga City Council in collaboration with RMS and North Wagga Public school have achieved a swift and safe outcome. A new crossing is nearing completion, a great result for all concerned.

The Combined Delivery

Program and Operational Plan was adopted. This forms the basis of the planning and reporting framework that Wagga Wagga City Council use to achieve it’s vision for the community across all areas.

This year represents a major milestone in the management of the finances Wagga Wagga City Council. A large amount of work by Councillors and staff has been

undertaken to strengthen the budget process. This was largely in response to feedback received from the community in regard to their vision for the future. This work has resulted in adopting fully funded and balanced budgets for the next four financial years. The new process has placed Council in a more financially sustainable and secure position for the immediate future taking into account

the ever increasing cost of provision of services Council is faced with in the current funding climate.

I commend the first edition of the Council News to you and we look forward to receiving feedback in relation to the design and content of this supplement in the future.

Councillor Dallas Tout

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

WHEN Tuesday 8 July 10:30am Tiny Tots (Ages 2-5) 12:30pm Little Tykes (Ages 3-7) Wednesday 9 July 10:30am Tykes to Ten (Ages 4-10) 12:30pm Six to Tween (Ages 6-12)

WHEREMuseum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers siteCorner of Morrow and Baylis Streets, Wagga Wagga $2 per person per sessionBookings essential CONTACT 69 269 [email protected]

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A range of programs are on offer for youngsters aged 2-12

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Sunday 13 JULY 2014

free entry - sunday13 JULY 2014Wagga Wagga City Council are pleased to advise that the next FREE ENTRY to Gregadoo Waste Management Centre will be held on Sunday 13 July 2014.Residents can dispose of general domestic waste including garden rubbish, mixed recyclables and general household waste free of charge.

Please note that the special wastes such as tyres, builders waste, refrigerative items, mattresses and gas bottles are not included in the free disposal day and therefore will be charged as per normal fees and charges. Free disposal is limited to cars, vans, utes and single axle trailers only.

MORE INFORMATIONFor more information contact Wagga Wagga City Council on 1300 292 442 or visit our website for full list of fees and charges.

www.wagga.nsw.gov.au

Don’t forget, polystyrene, televisions and computers are accepted free of charge everyday!

A number of significant projects have been adopted as part of Wagga Wagga City Council’s 2014/15 Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan.

The identified projects are fundamental to the growth of the city as well as focus on renewal of current infrastructure.

In addition to new projects, three large projects will continue.

The Indoor Multi Purpose Stadium, a partnership project with the Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC) and Wagga Wagga Netball, is planned to

commence during the 2014/15 year. The $10.8M Multi Purpose Stadium will include

two facilities, one located at the Bolton Park Indoor stadium which will incorporate the two existing indoor courts as well as additional space allocated for PCYC operations.

A second facility will be located at the Exhibition Centre and will include the construction of a new three court indoor stadium.

Both facilities will meet the region’s growing population and demand for indoor facilities and meet the demand for event space.

The Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub Project (RiFL Hub) is also proceeding to negotiations with a preferred proponent from the Expressions of Interest process.

The project has been developed with the goal of increasing productivity, economic growth and the competitiveness of business throughout the region, and to enable the continued growth in jobs and population of the Wagga Wagga LGA and the entire Riverina region.

Council will also now formally request additional funding support from the State Government towards the development of enabling infrastructure.

In addition, the detailed investigation and design of the levee upgrade project will be completed in the 2014/15 financial year.

Council is committed to funding one third of the cost of the levee upgrade and will submit an application to the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage for the remaining two thirds of the estimated project cost.

Projects for growth and renewal in 2014/15

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Projects adopted as part of the Delivery Plan include:

Construction of Sewer Pump Stations at Bomen, Forest Hill and Mangoplah

Drainage infrastructure to service the new Estella western and southern subdivision

Construction of a new waste cell at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre and additional improvements to current infrastructure

Livestock Marketing Centre infrastructure and facility improvements

Upgrade of the Civic Theatre air conditioning and seating

Update of the existing Car Parking Study and identification of affordable priority projects for inclusion in Council’s next review of the Long Term Financial Plan

Book your tickets through the Civic Theatre Booking OfficeVisit www.civictheatre.com.au or phone 6926 9688

Tickets $5 * Groups 4+ $4

The MagicStory Coat


Youth Festival named finalist

Wagga Wagga City Council’s re:generate Youth Festival has been named as a finalist in the Inland Tourism Awards (INTA), with winners to be announced on 26 July.

The one day re:generate Youth Festival, for 12-18 year olds, is held annually during the term one school holidays and provides an opportunity for the region’s youth to experience first class performers without having to travel to a major city.

The Awards acknowledge excellence in tourism.

BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS

Under the POEO Act it is illegal to pollute water. Under the Act, ‘water pollution’ includes introducing wash water, soil, debris into waters or placing material where it could enter the stormwater system.

Be aware of your responsibilities to keep building sites clean and stop erosion and building materials from entering stormwater drains.

To avoid heavy fines of up to $1,500, follow these steps:• Have one stable entry and exit point for vehicles• Minimise the amount of land disturbed during construction• Locate stockpiles away from the road, paths, drainage lines and

watercourses• Remove accidental spills on the road or gutter• Don’t allow washdown water from cleaning tools and equipment

down stormwater drains• Minimise on-site vehicle activity during wet weather or when the site

is muddy• Ensure sediment fencing is installed and maintained around the site.

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?ContactCouncil’sEnvironmentalComplianceOfficeron1300292442.

Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts Phone1300292442

Email [email protected] www.wagga.nsw.gov.au

Soil erosion on building sites is a major source of sediment pollution in our waterways

Meet Taz!This week’s pet of the week is Taz, an eight year old male labrador

with a very gentle and relaxed nature.

Taz would like to be taken for a jog or walk. He is also great with other dogs, shows no aggression and is past the shoe chewing stage.

He would make a nice addition to a family or couple with a medium size yard with good fences. Labradors are known for their intelligence and loyalty.

You can adopt Taz from Glenfield Road Animal Shelter for $291.18 which includes micro-chipping, lifetime registration, de-sexing, vaccinations, de-worming and a heartworm test.

Meet Taz or any of the animals at the Shelter between 1pm and 4:15pm Monday - Saturday. The friendly Animal Management Rangers can be contacted on 6971 4651 during business hours.

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VACANCIESOUTREACH SERVICES OFFICER Part-time 7.5 Hours Per WeekRemuneration: Min $192.60 gpw + superEnquiries: Amy Heap - 02 6926 9754Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2014

MANAGER CORPORATE STRATEGY, COMMUNICATIONS & GOVERNANCEEnquiries: Craig Richardson - 02 6926 9200Closing Date: Friday, 18 July 2014

PEOPLE & CULTURE GRADUATERemuneration: Min $1,019.27 gpw + superEnquiries: Christine Priest - 02 6926 9214 or 0418 897 454Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2014

To view these opportunities and apply, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au

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VACANCIESOUTREACH SERVICES OFFICER Part-time 7.5 Hours Per WeekRemuneration: Min $192.60 gpw + superEnquiries: Amy Heap - 02 6926 9754Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2014

MANAGER CORPORATE STRATEGY, COMMUNICATIONS & GOVERNANCEEnquiries: Craig Richardson - 02 6926 9200Closing Date: Friday, 18 July 2014

PEOPLE & CULTURE GRADUATERemuneration: Min $1,019.27 gpw + superEnquiries: Christine Priest - 02 6926 9214 or 0418 897 454Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2014

To view these opportunities and apply, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au

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Public NoticesRFT 2015-001 SEWER REHABILITATION LAKE ALBERT & MT AUSTINSuitably endorsed Tenders marked “RFT 2015/001 – Sewer Rehabilitation Lake Albert & Mt Austin” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Wednesday 23 July 2014.

This contract is a lump sum tender for the rehabilitation of sections of gravity sewer main in various locations around Lake Albert & Mt Austin. The works shall be all encompassing and include but not be limited to bursting existing pipes and installing new pipes to sections of existing designated mains using trenchless technology and pipebursting methods. 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 Mr Shane McDermott on 6971 4643. 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 at https://www.tenderlink.com/wagga

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALWagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.

DA12/0075.02, Annual Temporary Event - Motorcycle Enduro Event within RU1 Zone - Amend Location of Track, 1151 Gregadoo East Rd GREGADOO NSW 2650, Lot 1 & Lot 2 DP 806259, Applicant: BW Gillard

Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City Council

The subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition.

Submission Period: 07/07/2014 to 21/07/2014

Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).

When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).

Any person seeking to make a submission in relation to the abovementioned development

should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission.

Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $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.

PARK NAMING PROPOSALA new park is proposed to be named the Clive Brunskill Memorial Park, located at Lot 102 DP 1183086, 11 Mangrove Crescent at Brunslea Park, Forest Hill. Information relating to the proposal can be viewed from www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public Submissions can be made to Council for a period of 28 days closing Monday 28 July 2014.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURENotice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of:

Road: Baylis St between Morgan St and Wollundry Lagoon Duration: Sunday 06/07/2014 between 1:30pm and 3pm Reason: NAIDOC Week’s Mawang Gaway Parade Detour: As per sign posted route.

p 1300 292 442e [email protected] www.wagga.nsw.gov.au a Civic Centre Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts PO Box 20 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

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Trading hour changesA number of Council’s facilities changed opening hours on 1 July.

Here’s a quick reference guide of our facility opening hours and contact details.

Wagga Wagga City Council Civic CentreCustomer Service 8:30am – 5pmCall Centre (24hrs) 1300 292 442Oasis Aquatic CentreMonday to Thursday 6am - 8pmFriday 6am - 7pm Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

Sunday 9am - 5pm Ph: 6926 9390Wagga Wagga City LibraryMonday 11am – 6pmTuesday – Friday 10am – 6pmSaturday 10am – 4pmSunday ClosedPh: 6926 9700

Wagga Wagga Art GalleryTuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pmSunday 10am – 2pmMonday ClosedPh: 6926 9660Visitor Information CentreOpen daily 9am - 5pmClosed Christmas Day

Museum of the Riverina (Historic Council Chambers and Botanic Gardens sites)Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pmSunday 10am – 2pmMonday ClosedPh: 6926 9655 (Historic Council Chambers site)Ph: 6925 2934 (Botanic Gardens site)

Wagga Wagga Civic TheatreMonday to Friday 10am – 5:30pmSaturday and Sunday ClosedOnline bookings available 24/7 and Box Office opens one hour prior to performances for ticket pickup.

Ph: 6926 9688

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