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WEEKLY CIRCULAR

ISSUE NO. 34

ISSUE DATE: 21 September 2018

2018

Wingecarribee Shire Council Weekly Circular, 21 September 2018 of 15

CONTENTS

1. LIST OF 355 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS ……………………3

2. LEASE WINGECARRIBEE ADULT DAY CARE CENTRE

STEPHENS PARK, 3 HANSEN STREET, BOWRAL ………………………...4

3. PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING ……………………………………………………5

4. BUSH FIRE PRE-SEASON BRIEFING ……………………………………….10

5. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL

ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS - DECK, ADDITIONS,

SWIMMING POOL, 32 CONFLICT STREET, SUTTON FOREST …………14


Councillors are invited to attend the Annual General Meetings of the Management Committees are Highlighted in Bold

Wingello Mechanics Institute Management Committee

Monday 8 October 2018

7.00pm Wingello Mechanics Institute

Moss Vale Community Centre Management Committee AGM

Monday 15 October 2018

1pm Moss Vale Community Centre

East Bowral Community Centre Management Committee

Tuesday 23 October 2018

4.30pm East Bowral Community Centre

Yerrinbool Hall Management Committee

Tuesday 23 October 2018

7.00pm Yerrinbool Hall

Loseby Park Hall Management Committee

Friday 26 October 2018

9.30am Loseby Park Hall

Exeter Hall Management Committee

Monday 5 November 2018

5.00pm Exeter Hall


Monday 4 February 2019

5.00pm Exeter Hall


Monday 3 June 2019

5.00pm Exeter Hall

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COUNCIL WEEKLY CIRCULAR

ITEM NO: 1

SUBJECT: LIST OF 355 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS

CONTACT NAME: Lynne Morrison, 355 Management Committee Coordinator

FILE NUMBER: Various



ITEM NO: 2

SUBJECT: LEASE WINGECARRIBEE ADULT DAY CARE CENTRE

STEPHENS PARK, 3 HANSEN STREET, BOWRAL

CONTACT NAME: Richard Mooney, Chief Financial Officer

FILE NUMBER: PN440300

At its meeting 10 May 2017 Council considered a report seeking formal approval of the proposed Lease of the Wingecarribee Adult Day Care Centre. The report noted that no objections were received during the public exhibition period. The Centre is located within Council property being Stephens Park, 3 Hansen Street, Bowral. Council resolved as follows: (MN 176/17)

1. THAT it be noted that no objections were received during the period for the public exhibition of the Lease to Wingecarribee Adult Day Care Centre for occupation of part Stephens Park, Hansen Street, Bowral.

2. THAT the General Manager and Mayor be delegated authority to execute the Lease referred to in Resolution 1 above and to affix the Common Seal of the Council to the Lease and any supporting documents (if required).

Following the resolution above, the Lease was executed and has now been registered against the Title to the Council property.

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ITEM NO: 3

SUBJECT: PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING

CONTACT NAME: Andrew White, Coordinator Library Services

FILE NUMBER: 1708/2 1620/3

Letters received from the Hon. Don Harwin MLC and Mr Jai Rowell MP about Funding for Public Libraries are attached for information.



ITEM NO: 4

SUBJECT: BUSH FIRE PRE-SEASON BRIEFING

CONTACT NAME: Belinda Rowe, Bushland Project Officer

FILE NUMBER: 6439/8

Pre-Season Fire Briefing 2017 Council’s Bushland Project Officer, Belinda Rowe and Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO) Amanda Lawrence attended the pre-season fire briefing at Rural Fire Service Fire Control Centre at Queanbeyan on 15 August. These briefings provided a comprehensive overview of the 2018 / 2019 long range climate outlook, emergency management and recovery, illegal fires, fire investigation and arson prevention, as well as updates on technological advancements to assist in firefighting, heavy plant and aviation resources and their capabilities, public information, alert levels and warnings. Climatic outlook September to November 2018

The spring (September to November) climate outlook, issued 30 August 2018, shows drier than average conditions are likely for southern Australia extending up through NSW (west of the divide) and into central Australia. September and October are likely to be drier than average more broadly across most of the country.

Spring days are likely to be warmer than average for Australia. With clear skies likely, the risk of frost and cold nights continue in the south, but

overall, warmer than average minimum temperatures are likely in many locations. A drier and warmer than average spring would likely mean intensification of the

existing drought conditions across parts of eastern Australia and an increase in bushfire potential.

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are currently neutral. However, current observations and model outlooks indicate El Niño and a positive IOD could develop in spring.

o Potential effects of El Niño on Australia include: Reduced rainfall Warmer temperatures Shift in temperature extremes Increased frost risk Reduced tropical cyclone numbers Later monsoon onset Increased fire danger in southeast Australia Decreased alpine snow depth

o A positive IOD generally means lower chance of rainfall and higher than normal temperatures.

A comprehensive Climate Outlook is available at: http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/outlooks/ Due to the above average temperatures and dry conditions across NSW and the Wingecarribee and Wollondilly Shires, Wingecarribee LGA commenced the Bush Fire Danger Period on 1 September. Community Preparedness – Essential Messaging for this Season.

http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/outlooks/


Bushfire hazard reduction programs delivered by Council and other agencies across the Shire continue to be delivered in a timely and co-ordinated manner in accordance with set targets. A summary of hazard reduction activities undertaken so far in 2018 is provided at the end of this circular. It is essential, however, that all residents living on or near bushfire prone land prepare their properties and their families ahead of the upcoming bushfire season. There are simple things that can be undertaken by residents to prepare their properties. It is also vital that residents have a conversation with their families to decide what to do in the event of a fire by making a bush fire survival plan. The Rural Fire Service provides excellent resources for residents which comprehensively cover advice and guidance on personal and property protection from bushfire threats. These resources are available from both the RFS and Council websites http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare and http://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/preparing-your-property-for-bushfire-season. In addition, Council is promoting the Six Week Bushfire Get Ready Challenge which is available on Council’s website. This is a six week ‘one email a week’ program of activities to prepare your home and family for bush fire. Residents can find the challenge at: https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/environment/bushfire-management/bush-fire-six-week-get-ready-challenge Council facilitated a “Hotspots” fire management workshop earlier in the year for residents of Canyonleigh and surrounding areas to provide training for landholders living or managing properties in high bushfire risk areas. Following the success of this program Council will be partnering again with the RFS and NSW Nature Conservation Council to offer this fantastic program to residents in the Wingello, Penrose and Paddys River areas in October. More information on this program can be found here : https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/environment/bushfire-management/hotspots The RFS Get Ready weekend is being held over the weekend of 22- 23 September. This is a great opportunity for families to have fun, get to know their local firefighters, find out about the local fire risk and learn just how easy it can be to prepare for the bush fire season.

Residents can find out what's going on near them at:

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/get-ready2018 Councillors are urged to promote these initiatives by actively talking about the programs and directing community members to the webpages noted above.

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare

http://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/preparing-your-property-for-bushfire-season

https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/environment/bushfire-management/bush-fire-six-week-get-ready-challenge

https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/environment/bushfire-management/bush-fire-six-week-get-ready-challenge

https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/environment/bushfire-management/hotspots

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/get-ready2018


Summary of Agency Hazard Reduction Activities - 2018

Wingecarribee Shire Council managed lands

Council’s bushfire management activities continue to be implemented across its bushland reserves in accordance with the Regional Bush Fire Risk Management Plan and Council Reserve specific fire management plans. Copies of Council Bushland Reserve Fire Management Plans are available at: http://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/reserve-fire-management-plans Scheduled condition audits (biannual) of the Council’s 103 Asset Protection Zones (APZ) and 74km of Fire trails are running to schedule, with ongoing maintenance and repair works implemented as required. Council has completed major repairs and protection works to three (3) important fire trails during the last year. Over $67,000 of major repairs and upgrades have been completed. One (1) Hazard Reduction Burn at Yerrinbool Reserve has been completed with over 20 hazard reduction burns scheduled on Council owned / managed land for the 2018 / 2019 period. All necessary planning and Hazard Reduction Certificates have been completed by Council staff for all planned burns. Council continues to work closely with both fire agencies, with ongoing joint inspections and fuel loading measurements captured to inform direct strategic hazard reduction burn priorities.

Wingecarribee and Wollondilly Local Government Areas Fire agencies have been extremely busy over the recent months undertaking hazard reduction burns across the region. Hazard reduction burns totalling approximately 9530ha have been undertaken within the Wingecarribee and Wollondilly LGA’s between July 2017 and June 2018. Agencies including Council, Crown lands, National Parks, Water NSW and Forestry are also undertaking annual mechanical hazard reduction works totalling approximately 168ha across the region

Wingecarribee-Wollondilly Bush Fire Management Committee All fire management activities are coordinated by the Wollondilly / Wingecarribee Bushfire Management Committee (BFMC) who plan, approve and monitor all fire management activities across the region to ensure delivery of the Regional Bush Fire Management Plan is achieved. Of the 270,000 hectares of native vegetation in Wingecarribee Shire, 1% is managed by Council, 33% is managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service, 7% is managed by Forests NSW, 3% is managed by Department of Lands, 54% is in private ownership and 2% is managed by others. As a member of the BFMC, Wingecarribee Shire Council works closely with at least 15 other agencies and land managers to develop and deploy a strategic approach to fire management across the Wingecarribee Shire. Wingecarribee Shire Council Mayor and Deputy Mayor are members of the BFMC, along with key Council staff. Copies of the Regional Bushfire Risk Management plan are available from Council’s website at: http://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/bushfire-risk-management-plan

http://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/reserve-fire-management-plans

http://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/reserve-fire-management-plans

http://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/bushfire-risk-management-plan



ITEM NO: 5

SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL

ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS - DECK, ADDITIONS,

SWIMMING POOL, 32 CONFLICT STREET, SUTTON FOREST

CONTACT

NAME:

Nick Wilton, Group Manager Planning Development and

Regulatory Services

FILE NUMBER: 18/0646

The purpose of this Weekly Circular is to inform Councillors of a development application which seeks consent to Residential Alterations and Additions - Deck, Additions, Swimming Pool at 32 Conflict Street Sutton Forest. Site Description The site is known as Lot 7 Sec 3 DP 758938 Lot 8 Sec 3 DP 758938, being 32 Conflict Street Sutton Forest (Attachment 1). The site currently contains an existing dwelling house, Garage Proposed Development On 4 June 2018, 18/0646 was lodged with Council seeking consent to Residential Alterations and Additions - Deck, Additions, and Swimming Pool. Elevations and site plan of the proposal can be found at Attachment 2. Permissibility The site is zoned E3 under the Wingecarribee Local Environmental Plan 2010 and in this zone, Dwelling House and Ancillary Development is permissible with development consent. Assessment Timeline The application has been notified to adjoining and adjacent landowners with the notification period concluding on 22 June 2018. At the time of drafting, no submissions from the public had been received. The application shall be determined under delegated authority, unless it is requested by a Councillor that the application be determined by full Council. More details regarding the application can be found on Council’s DA-Tracker at www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/da-tracker. Should you require any further information, please contact [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


ATTACHMENT 1 – SITE LOCATION


ATTACHMENT 2 – PLANS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

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