Council NewsFIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 26 MARCH 2016

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA Issue 87

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Major overhaul of Plumpton Road finished ahead of scheduleOne of Wagga’s busiest roads

reopened ahead of schedule this week after getting a full facelift.

For the past five weeks staff have been working on rehabilitating the road base of Plumpton Road between Lake Albert Road and Red Hill Road, before finishing with a two-coat seal.

The project saw the removal of about 1500 cubic metres of old, unsuitable material that was responsible for many of the potholes

appearing on the surface. Manager of Engineering, Alex

Fenwick, said the short-term pain of closing the road to through traffic will have long-term benefits.

“Providing we look after the road with periodic reseals we shouldn’t have to do works of this scale on this section of road for another 30 to 50 years,” he said.

“Particular thanks go to the residents who live along this stretch of road for their cooperation and patience

throughout the project.”Upcoming works include Bourke

Street between Urana Street and Blamey Street, Allambie Way and Nordlingen Drive between Malaya Drive and Boswell Street. The reconstruction project on Johnston Street between Trail Street and Simmons Street is scheduled for completion in the next week.

You can stay updated on all Council road projects online at wagga.nsw.gov.au/roads.

Plumpton Road project snapshot

Flour power at museum

ON A ROLL: Museum of the Riverina Manager Luke Grealy with the restored four-tonne, century-old roller mill from the historic Murrumbidgee Milling Co.

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• 300mm of road base replaced with new material

• 300mm of road base stabilised with lime

• 13 water mains relocated• Gas mains stabilised• 20m of new kerb and gutter

installed• About 10 driveways

reinstated each day• Two-coat seal to finish• 4.5 weeks to complete• New road life of 30 to 50

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It wasn’t a run of the mill relocation job.

Five men, a crane and inch perfect precision was required to move an important piece of Wagga history into its new home last week.

A four-tonne, century-old roller mill from the historic Murrumbidgee Milling Co. was welcomed into the Museum of the Riverina’s foyer display at the Botanic Garden’s site.

The break-system roller mill was manufactured by Thomas Robinson & Son Pty. Ltd in the 1890s and was considered the ‘Rolls Royce’ of milling machinery and highly prized by their owners.

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The Birramal Conservation Area now has a fitting focal point with the launch of an artwork custom designed for the area.

Located along the Wiradjuri Walking Track south of Lloyd, the artwork Symbolism blends in to the surrounding environment while at the same time marks the importance of the cultural and environmental site.

Designed by artist Chris Edwards, the artwork features three corten steel sculptures representing scarred markings from white box gum trees located in Birramal. Each sculpture bears a symbol relating to a landmark in and around Wagga.

The local Aboriginal community and surrounding residents played an important part in the design process by helping to decide which symbols would be represented on each sculpture.

Member of the Public Art Advisory Panel (PAAP), Councillor Kevin Poynter, said it’s a beautiful artwork for a beautiful area.

“(PAAP) considered a number of locations and we came up with this one because it’s such a great spot. It’s an unexpected spot for a

piece of art, but a well-travelled spot,” Cr Poynter said.

“Public art is for everybody and this is another example of public art going to where the people are.”

The Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Councillor Rod Kendall, officially launched the artwork in front of an audience featuring students from Mount Austin High School Clontarf Academy, who participated in the creation of the work.

“People will unexpectedly come across this artwork and I think that they will pause in this location,

read about the indigenous history and those legends and the learnings that our young indigenous people get passed on from generation to generation,” Cr Kendall said.

“So put your walking boots on or hop on a mountain bike, and just go for a walk or a ride through the hills of Wagga Wagga.”

Symbolism is the latest artwork to be installed under the WaggaWorks Public Art Plan 2014-2016.

For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/publicart.

Backyard pool changes coming soon

From Front Page“It’s incredible that we actually

have the machine in the first place as it was common practice to destroy mill equipment after being decommissioned so the manufacturer’s techniques couldn’t be copied,” Museum Manager Luke Grealy said. “We think this roller mill is one of the only known made by Thomas Robinson & Sons still in existence today.”

The roller mill was part of a bigger system designed to break down grain gradually and was in use at the Edward Street mill up until it was collected by the Wagga Wagga &

District Historical Society in 1989. The museum has held it in safe

keeping, until last week when a team of conservators moved in to restore the machine to its former glory.

“With its signature Thomas Robinson & Son’s maroon colour, the roller mill is a real key piece in the Museum now. It’s great to see such a significant part of Wagga’s history now on show for locals and visitors to enjoy,” Mr Grealy said.

To see the roller mill first hand pop into the Museum of the Riverina Botanic Garden’s site. For Easter opening hours, please see the next page.

The summer months may be behind us, but there are important changes ahead for residents thinking of selling or leasing a property with a swimming pool.

Under new State Government legislation taking effect from 29 April 2016, properties sold or rented with a swimming pool must now have either a relevant occupation certificate, certificate of compliance or a certificate of non-compliance issued from the NSW Swimming Pool Register.

The change follows a comprehensive review of the State Government’s Swimming Pools Act in 2012, the creation of the register and the increase

of non-compliance penalties to $5500. NSW residents were then given a one-year extension to get accustomed to the new rules before they take effect next month.

“The registration and compliance program introduced by the State Government is aimed at preventing further tragedies in backyard pools,” City of Wagga Wagga’s Manager Development Services Colby Farmer said.

“If you’ve got a pool at your property, download a checklist from swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au and look at the steps you can take to make sure your pool is compliant.

“There are an estimated 3500 pools in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, so it’s vital they are all registered and meet safety standards.

“If you are thinking of selling or leasing a property with a pool, contact Council early in the process to arrange a pool inspection.”

A swimming pool compliance inspection is undertaken by Council officers and a swimming pool compliance certificate issued for a fee of $150.

For more information, visit swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au or wagga.nsw.gov.au/swimmingpools.

SWIMMING POOL LAW CHANGESFrom 29 April 2016:• The vendor of a property (with a

swimming pool) is able to transfer the requirement to make a pool barrier compliant, to the purchaser. The transfer will be realised through the attachment of a ‘certificate of non-compliance’ to the contract for sale. Sales of properties with compliant pools will continue to require a ‘certificate of compliance’.

• The purchaser of a property (with a swimming pool) has 90 days from the date of ownership transfer to address any issues of non-compliance in relation to the swimming pool barrier or be subject to current penalties.

• Properties with more than two

dwellings are exempt from the requirement to provide a compliant pool barrier on sale or lease as they are already regulated by mandatory three-year inspection programs.

• Properties with two dwellings or less are required to have a certificate of compliance before entering into a lease.

SAFETY TIPS FOR POOL OWNERS• Does the gate open outwards and

self-close and latch from any open position?

• Are there objects or trees close to the pool fence that children could use to gain access into the pool area?

• Is there a resuscitation sign displayed? Has your family planned what to do in the event that you needed to use it?

Culture and conservation combine Restored roller mill on display at museum

Are you part of a community organisation? Make sure your group is listed in the newest Wagga Wagga Community Directory.

The valuable resource is provided for free by the City of Wagga Wagga, with 645 community services and groups currently in the listing.

Wagga Wagga City Library has begun the annual update of the online database before the hard copy is printed in May.

“The 2016/17 Community Directory will be the ninth annual publication and the hard copies always disappear very quickly,” library Manager Claire Campbell said.

“Make sure that your club or service is in the printed directory by contacting us as soon as possible”.

The directory covers recreational activities and services including accommodation and housing, animal services, community facilities, conservation

and environment, education, government, health and wellbeing, information services, law and justice, sport and leisure, target groups, and volunteering.

To search the directory to find out if your group or service is listed or to report any changes, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au and click the link on the homepage.

New services can contact the library for a membership form by emailing wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au or calling 6926 9700.

Register now for community directory

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ROLLER MILL 101:• The fluted steel rollers

of the break-system roller mill would tear open wheat grains, removing dirt lying in any creases.

• The roller mill was

part of a larger system and would break down grains gradually.

• As the grain moved through the various roller machines, the freed particles of flour would be sifted away so that all bran

could be removed. The bran is the outer layer of the wheat grain. Its inclusion in the flour, even in the tiniest of proportions, would spoil the flour and injure its baking quality.

BIRRAMAL CONSERVATION AREA

• Named after the Wiradjuri word for ‘the bush’, the City of Wagga Wagga acquired the conservation area, in 2010.

• Since European settlement, the area of white box woodland has been greatly reduced with only about 2 per cent of the original woodland remaining. The remaining white box vegetation located on this site is identified as an endangered ecological community under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.

• The Environmental Conservation (E2) zoned area in Lloyd will ensure the white box woodland is preserved and protected.

• The Birramal area is also a known habitat for squirrel gliders, which are listed as an endangered population in the Wagga Wagga LGA, as well home to a population of Eastern Grey Kangaroos.

SYMBOLS ON THE ARTWORK• The Rock Cultural Heritage: Kengal Aboriginal

Place is a Dreaming place, a lookout, and a ceremonial site for the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people and descendants. The Rock Hill was traditionally known as ‘Yerong’, meaning the place of a male initiation site.

• Bogong Moth: A number of routes through Wiradjuri country were known to the local Aboriginal people and the men from a number of tribes in NSW would congregate to trade and feast on the moth larvae.

• Bomen Axe Quarry: A very old man, the last member of his tribe to possess the skill of fracturing quartz into his cutting tools, teaches younger Aboriginal men this art.

UNVEILED: Mount Austin High School's Warriwulu dancers perform at the Birramal Conservation Area public art project opening on Monday 21 March.

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THIS WEEK:

STONE THE CROWS FESTIVALSat 26 - Monday 28 MarchFestival of the grey nomads. Day passes available. ACTA Grounds, Tasman Rd.Ph: Chrissy 0408 729 580

VEGE SWAP OR BUYEvery Saturday, 9am to 12pm. Demonstration Gardens, corner Albury and Shaw Streets. Ph: 0411 417 956

MARKETS BY THE LAKESat 26 March, 9am to 2pm

Free entry. Arts, crafts, local produce, children’s activities, entertainment, food and drink. Apex Park, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934WIRADJURI CULTURAL TOURSat 26 March, 9:30am A full cultural experience including Wiradjuri language and special Aboriginal places. Bookings essential. Cost $65. Departs Visitors Centre, TarcuttaStreet. Ph: 0412 693 030

WEIRD WAGGAWALKING TOUREvery Sunday in March6:30pm to 7:45pm A walking tour of Wagga’s strangest and most amusing stories. Tickets at Civic Theatre: Adults $20, Children/Concession $15. Departs Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers site, cornerr Baylis and Morrrow

Streets. Ph: 6926 9688

BORAMBOLA WINES EASTER SUNDAYSun 27 March, 11.30amLocal performer, Easter egg hunt, food, wine, beer & cider available. Borambola Wines, Sturt Hwy. Ph: 0404 084 210

MINIATURE RAILWAYSun 27 March - Twilight Run 10:30am to 9pm$2 per ride, enclosed footwear essential. Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street

SUREWAY LADIES GOLF CLASSICWed 30 MarchSpecial guest leading female Australian professional Rebecca Artis. Wagga Wagga Country Club, Plumpton Road. Ph: 6922 6444

RON CROUCH TRANSPORT PRO-AMWed 30 March to Fri 1 AprilSpecial guests include

Australian golfing legend Peter O’Malley, MattMillar, Andrew Evans and leading female Australian professional Rebecca Artis. Wagga Country Club, Plumpton Rd. Ph: 6922 6444

RIVERINA PRODUCERS’ MARKETEvery Thursday, 1:30pm to 6:30pm.Civic Centre Precinct, off Tarcutta Street. Free entry. Ph: 6924 3574

WAGGA PUBLIC SCHOOL FETEFri 1 April 5pm – 8pmCraft stalls, rides, games & refreshments available. 70 Gurwood St.

HENSCHKE PRIMARY SCHOOL FETEFri 1 April 5pm – 7.30pmA fabulous night out for families which is both affordable and fun.105 Fernleigh Road

Attention Uranquinty residentsYou are invited to attend a neighbourhood meeting with Councillors & Council staff

Council is hosting a neighbourhood meeting to discuss news, events and issues relating to

Uranquinty and the broader Local Government Area. Stay for a cuppa after the meeting!

6pm Wednesday 13 April 2016

Uranquinty Community Hall

Have a question to ask or an issue to raise?

Contact Stacey Post on 6926 9133 or communityengagement@wagga.nsw.gov.au

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Newest skate park opens

This week’s pet of the week is a domestic short hair male kitten named Sooty.

He’s a young and petite kitten who would be purr-fect for a family to grow up with.

You can adopt Sooty from the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter for

$191.70, which includes microchipping, lifetime registration, vaccination, desexing and worming.

If you would like to meet Sooty or any of his furry friends, visit the shelter from Monday to Saturday between 1pm and 4.15pm.

For more information, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/animals or call 6971 4651 during business hours.

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Meet Sooty

Facility Trading HoursAdministration OfficesWagga Wagga Civic Centre

Closed from 5pm Thursday 24 March, reopening 8.30am Tuesday 29 March

Art Gallery and National Art Glass Gallery

Closed Friday 25 MarchOpen Saturday 26 March 10am to 4pm, Sunday 27 March 10am to 2pmClosed Monday 28 March

Civic Theatre andbooking office

Box office and administration closed from 25 to 28 MarchTicket bookings are available online at civictheatre.com.au

Glenfield Rd Animal Shelter Closed from 25 to 28 March Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC)

Closed Friday 25 March and Sunday 27 MarchOpen Saturday 26 March and Monday 28 March from 7am to 4.30pmThe Recycle Shop will be closed from 25 to 27 March.

Kerbside Waste Collection All bins due for collection on Monday 28 March will be emptied as normal.

Library Closed from Friday 25 March, reopening Tuesday 29 March at 10amBook chute available over long weekend. Online access to E-resources at rrl.nsw.gov.au/elibrary

Livestock Marketing Centre Closed from 24 to 28 MarchMuseum - Historic Council Chambers Site

Closed Friday 25 MarchOpen Saturday 26 March 10am to 4pm, Sunday 27 March 10am to 2pmClosed Monday 28 March

Museum – Botanic Gardens Site

Closed Friday 25 MarchOpen Saturday 26 March 10am to 4pm, Sunday 27 March 10am to 6pmClosed Monday 28 March

Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre

Open Thursday 24 March 6am to 8pmClosed Friday 25 MarchOpen 26-28 March from noon to 5pmOpen Tuesday 29 March 6am to 8pm

Rural Waste Facilities Mangoplah: Closed Sunday 27 MarchHumula: Closed Sunday 27 MarchTarcutta: Open Saturday 26 March, closed Monday 28 MarchCurrawarna: Open Saturday 26 March,Galore: Open Saturday 26 MarchCollingullie: Closed Sunday 27 March Uranquinty: Closed Sunday 27 March

Sewer Service Problems Ph: 1300 292 442Visitor Information Centre Closed Friday 25 March

Open Saturday 26 March 9am to 4pm, Sunday 27 March 9.30am to 2pm and Monday 28 March 9am to 5pm

EASTER LONG WEEKEND TRADING HOURS24-hour call centre: 1300 292 442

Grab your skateboard or jump on your scooter or bike and make tracks to Wagga’s newest skate park.

Wagga kids will be thrilled to know that construction of the city’s fifth skate park at Chambers Park in Tolland finished recently.

The $150,000 community investment includes grind rails and boxes, banks and three quarter pipe ramps, one 800mm with a slide rail, another, 900mm with a bent penny.

“It’s so pleasing to see yet another fantastic recreational facility now available for the

youth of the city,” Director Environmental and Community Services Janice Summerhayes said. “Kids of today and future generations will benefit from this skate park, from a health and fitness aspect, to helping improve child development and social skills.”

Seating, bins and a water fountain will be included in the precinct, while, street art, commissioned by artist Trina Collins will soon transform the concrete structure into an even funkier, colourful, contemporary youth space.

The artwork will coincide with

youth street art workshops, led by Ms Collins, at the Tolland Community Centre.

Wagga now has five skate parks spread across the city – one each at Henwood Park in Kooringal, Bolton Park in Central, Webb Park in Ashmont, a skate area at William Street in North Wagga and now, Chambers Park in Tolland.

“Skate parks, like all parks and recreational facilities, are key components to the city, providing open spaces and contributing to the overall liveability for residents,” Mrs Summerhayes said.

FULLY SICK: Kids grab your skateboard, scooter or bike, the city’s newest skatepark at Chambers Park in Tolland is now complete.

Do you have an idea that will expand the community’s artistic skills or help create new artworks with public outcomes?

Funding from $1000 to $4000 is available now under the Art and Culture category in the Annual Grants Program 2016/17.

Applications are open for a total of $175,000 across six categories for community-focused groups and individuals in the Local Government Area.

The Arts and Culture category includes projects such as skill development workshops, development of cultural performances or public art projects including digital-based works.

Successful applications in last year’s grants program included more than $2600 for a mural at the Willans Hill Miniature Railway tunnel at Lord Baden Powell Drive to deter

vandalism in the area.Other projects included a drone

cinematography project, $1400 for the Forest Hill Public School P&C to expand the school’s music programs, more than $2600 to purchase traditional Kachin costumes and funding to produce a book containing the stories of elderly Aboriginal people.

Prospective applicants can meet with the Arts and Culture category grants officer Tracie Miller at two information sessions on 6 April and 27 April.

Application forms and grants guidelines are available at upcoming workshops, at the Civic Centre and online at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/grants.

To register for an information session, contact Kristin Groves on 1300 292 442 or grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au.

Grants to promote arts projects in Wagga GET INVOLVED!What: Free youth street art workshops led by street artist Trina Collins. The workshops will suit kids aged 12 to 17.When: 11 to 13 April during the school holidays from 10am to 1pmWhere: Tolland Community Centre Bookings: Places are limited. Email publicart@wagga.nsw.gov.au or phone 6926 9356.

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Over the past few weeks I have observed the recognition of two local individuals for their work in their respective community of interest.

The first was Norma Male who just last week at the age of 100

received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minister for Local Government after nomination by LGNSW.

Norma commenced work at Cootamundra Council in 1933 and in 1944 she was appointed to the role of shire clerk.

She was one of the first women to achieve this position in the industry.

Throughout her life Norma was an active participant in all aspects of community life both professionally and

personally.Also last week,

Joan Saboisky was awarded the Premier’s Multicultural Community Medal for more than 40 years’ work to promote peace and harmony within Wagga’s ever-growing diverse multicultural community.

Joan has worked tirelessly with many others to ensure that everyone receives a welcoming fresh start in our community.

The recognition given

to these two ladies highlights the valuable contribution that they and many others like them make to our community every day.

Going above and beyond in an area you are passionate about is what volunteerism and community service is all about.

What these ladies represent shows the real depth of the DNA of a community whether it be metropolitan, rural, large or small; and whether that community

service is in relation to a committee, in the workplace, a sporting club, church or other areas.

We see examples of this in projects such as the recent improvements undertaken by Wagga Rugby League at Equex.

Without many hundreds of volunteer hours by a whole range of people the work that was completed would have only been a fraction of what was actually achieved.

The wonderful Wagga Food and Wine Festival held last weekend is another example of what can be achieved when like-minded people work together.

There are no barriers or measures to distinguish one volunteer action from another.

Whether you are helping at a barbecue or assisting in the design of a major community project – the basic tenets of community service, volunteerism and passion are the

same.It is critical that our

community continues to foster, encourage and acknowledge those that give of themselves.

With this in mind the development and progress of our community will thrive.

This also enables Council to engage with and expand upon the services it can offer or assist with.

Councillor Dallas Tout

Councillor Column councillor.tout@wagga.nsw.gov.au

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timetable

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Collingullie Tuesday March 29, 3.45pm – 4.45pmHumula Wednesday March 30, 9.15am – 11.15amTarcutta Friday April 1, 9am – 11am

Live in Uranquinty? Change of date for upcoming meeting

City's students discover wetland as part of interactive project

Public NoticesNOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979Wagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.DA16/0111, Quarry (Including Blasting and Removal of up to 29,000m3 of Material per Annum), 1338 The Gap Rd THE GAP NSW 2650 Lot 144 DP 750863 & Lot 1 DP704946 Applicant, Rocky Point Quarries Pty Ltd Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City CouncilThe proposal is Integrated Development.Approvals required: - Under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 ss 43(b), 48 & 55. The Approval body is NSW EPA.The subject application, Statement of Environmental Effects and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition on 12/04/2016.Where: 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).Submission Period: 29/03/2016 to 28/04/2016.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.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 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979Wagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.DA16/0147, Five (5) x Two (2) Storey Units with Neighbourhood Community Title Subdivision, 154-154A Docker St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 1 DP 1066932, Applicant: Peter Dooner Pty Ltd 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: 29/03/2016 to 12/04/2016Where: 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.

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The date of the Uranquinty Neighbourhood Meeting has been changed to avoid a clash with the availability of Councillors.

The new details for the meeting are 6pm, Wednesday 13 April at the Uranquinty Community Hall.

On the agenda will be the results of a recent survey and call for feedback on the possibility of introducing a Council managed kerbside waste collection

service, information on annual grant applications and what the recently adopted Playground Strategy means for the village.

If you live in Uranquinty and wish to raise a question or issue before the meeting please contact Council’s Communications and Engagement Officer Stacey Post on 6926 9133 or email communityengagement@wagga.nsw.gov.au.

Local high school students got a sneak peek at Marrambidya Wetland as part of a new interactive project recently.

Augmented Wetlands uses augmented reality and mobile phones to explore the cultural significance of the Marrambidya Wetland site. The year-long project uncovers the significance of the site through artistic layering without disturbing the natural balance.

Two local artists will be working with the students as part of the project, which began on Monday 14 March with Mount Austin and Wagga Wagga high schools taking part.

The project is made possible by the Federal Government’s Regional Arts Fund.

The Marrambidya Wetland is set for an official opening later this year, with current works including planting, seating and bird hides.