Agenda
and
Business Paper
To be held on
Monday 17
July 2023
at 6.00pm
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Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (PO Box 20)
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QUORUM
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Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Monday 17 July 2023.
Ordinary Meeting of Council AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER
Monday 17 July 2023
CLAUSE PRECIS PAGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 2
REFLECTION 2
APOLOGIES 2
Confirmation of Minutes
CM-1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 26 JUNE 2023 2
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 2
Councillor Report
CR-1 DELEGATE REPORT - 2023 NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - 13-16 JUNE 2023 3
Reports from Staff
RP-1 2022/23 WORKS IN PROGRESS AND BUDGET REVOTES 10
RP-2 REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SECTION 356 22
RP-3 2023/24 BUDGET VARIATIONS AND 30 JUNE 2023 INVESTMENT REPORT 26
RP-4 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Community Programs & Projects 38
RP-5 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Neighbourhood & Rural Villages 43
RP-6 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Rural Halls 48
RP-7 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Arts, Culture & Creative Industries 52
RP-8 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Local Heritage 58
RP-9 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Events 62
RP-10 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Environment 66
RP-11 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Recreational & Community Facilities 70
RP-12 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Youth Programs & Projects 74
RP-13 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Small Business 79
RP-14 APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITY ORGANISATIONS 84
RP-15 DRAFT COMMUNITY NZE 2050 ROADMAP 87
RP-16 2023 NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS, TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE CONGRESS 121
RP-17 QUESTIONS
WITH NOTICE 123
Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities.
REFLECTION
Councillors, let us in silence reflect upon our responsibilities to the community which we represent, and to all future generations and faithfully, and impartially, carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in us, to the best of our skill and judgement.
CM-1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 26 JUNE 2023
That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 June 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.
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Minutes - 26 June 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
CR-1 |
CR-1 DELEGATE REPORT - 2023 NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - 13-16 JUNE 2023
Author: Councillors Dallas Tout and Dan Hayes
That Council receive and note the report. |
Report
The Regional Forum was attended by the Mayor with the Delegate Report in relation to the National General Assembly being provided by the Mayor, Clr Dallas Tout and Clr Dan Hayes.
ALGA Conference
Regional Forum Tuesday, 13 June 2023
Linda Scott ALGA President
· General introduction welcoming delegates to the Regional Forum and encouraging them to actively participate in the forum being held specifically for regional areas.
Kristy McBain – Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories
· The Minister welcomed all delegates to the forum and, as a prior Mayor in a regional council, indicated her knowledge in the area and to be now in a Ministerial position in government assisted her in undertaking the role and other local government areas in having a Minister with lived experience
Darren Chester – Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories
· The Shadow Minister commented in general about local government and the critical nature of the relationship between it and both state and federal levels of government
· He was at pains to encourage delegates to support Minister McBain in the local government area. Commenting on his opinion as to her commitment to the sector and her advocacy on our behalf to government.
PANELS
Increasing Resilience to Natural Disasters
Crystal Fleming, Chief of Partnerships and Impact, Resilience NSW
Colin Wood, Manager Certification & Compliance, Shoalhaven City Council
Tracy Whitelaw, Chief Digital Officer, LGAQ
· Work is being done in the Shoalhaven regarding Fortis House designs and the creation of bushfire resilient housing into the future.
· The pilot use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in managing remote assets in the Carpentaria area. The use of AI and remote cameras in the identification and notification of flooded roads to Councils using only AI with no manual involvement.
Skills Shortages in Regional and Rural Australia
Susi Tegen, CEO, National Rural Health Alliance
David Williams, Former CEO, Planning Institute of Australia
· Indicated that rural and remote represent 30% of population but 90% of the food on the table in the country.
· Workforce shortage in rural and remote areas with particular focus on issues regarding pay, remoteness of locations and competing services across areas.
· Working towards a multi-disciplinary solution to make do with what is available for the maximum benefit.
· Specific mention made of the Wagga initiated planning scholarship program across the state.
· 44% of LGA’s across the country have no formally qualified planners.
· Shortages are across all areas in local government and not just planning and strategic.
Our Regions, Our Future
Liz Ritchie, CEO, Regional Australia Institute
Mike Mrdak AO, Chair, National Alliance for Regionalisation
· General discussion in relation to regions and the setting up of a National Alliance for Regionalisation.
· There is still a critical need to continue to sell regions and the importance of regions across the country.
· Interestingly 80% of GDP sits within 5 LGA’s across the country.
Connecting Our Communities
Loretta Willaton, Regional Australia Executive, Telstra
Mayor Tony Rayner, Longreach Regional Council
Mayor Suzette Beresford, Paroo Shire Council
Dr Tim Harrison, CEO, Ararat Rural City
· Point was made that only 1/3 of the land mass of Australia has mobile coverage.
· Telstra discussed the introduction of service via the release of Low Earth Orbit satellites and the capability of dramatically increasing mobile coverage across the country.
· This will continue to address the critical need for more accessible IT infrastructure in rural and regional areas.
· Ararat are investigating the use of IT for provision of CBD Wi-Fi, bin monitoring, flood monitoring and drain monitoring.
Investing in Our Regions
Clare Chapple 1st Asst Secretary Dept Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts
· Work being undertaken on a regional investment framework.
· The Growing regions Program to be open for applications from 5 July 2023
· The release of a $400m fund across the country for Regional Precincts and partnerships Program.
· Guidelines have been developed but no specific timeline on application opening dates.
ALGA Day 1 Wednesday, 14 June 2023
David Hurley - Governor General
· Challenged councils to “connect dots between successes of councils” such as a “what works in local government” toolkit.
Catherine King - Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
· Financial Assistance Grants to be paid earlier for the next financial year.
· Extended road program deadlines due to shortages.
· Provided a general update on issues such as the NBN and road safety but no new announcements.
Linda Scott - ALGA president
· Encourage councils to ensure they invite ministers and local members to projects that have utilised grants funding.
· Current funding is 0.5% of tax revenue and ALGA continue to lobby 1%. Financial Assistance Grants are untied grants and can be used flexibly and allow us to do all the things other grants don’t allow us to do.
· Indicated that consideration was happening in relation to bringing forward payments of FAG’s from 75%/25% to 100% in advance.
· Reinforced that local govt roads make up 70% of roads in Australia.
· ALGA were disappointed that LCRI program had ceased.
Vasyl Myroshnychenko – Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia
· Provided update on war
· The Ambassador also asked all delegates to consider reaching out in any way they may be able to assist at whatever level that may be. Government to government or community to community
Hon Peter Dutton MP - Leader of the Opposition
· Provided criticisms of current government including not increasing the Financial Assistance Grants.
· Fielded questions in regard to constitutional referendum
Jimmy Rees - Keynote speaker
· Talked about
transitioning from kids tv to developing content and building a community.
PANELS
Title: Future of local government
· Dr Jonathan Carr-West- identified the challenges for local government:
· Financial sustainability
· Climate
· Public services
· Trust and participation
· Clarity of purposes e.g. a lack of clarity of decision making and role for councils as compared to other levels of govt and community.
· General comments in regards to the devolution of policing and other services to local government in the UK
· Fiscal devolution needed so councils can be funded properly.
· Identified need for councils to harness the civic energy rather than just be a service deliverer.
· Nick Moraitis - Young Mayor’s program.
· Has run youth councils and elected Young Mayors as a way to better engage young people in local government. Looking for pilot places in NSW, VIC and QLD.
Title: Building a stronger workforce
Lord Mayor Sally Capp - City of Melbourne
· State govt is building lots and therefore stealing staff.
· Find new staff by appealing to a diverse community.
· Raised whether remote working flexibility is a good thing.
· Only 16% of international students stay in Australia. We train them up and then let them go.
Mayor Karen Vernon - Town of Victoria Park
Identified three areas of critical shortages: Governance, engineering, & mechanics.
Initiatives to deal with skill shortages:
· Use of consultants
· Policy of 50/50 interviews gender based
· Part time options
· Job sharing
· Flexible work arrangements
· Development program (Grow our own)
· Apprenticeships
· Become employer of choice
Motions
All Wagga Wagga motions passed during the conference without opposition so carried unanimously.
ALGA Day 2 Thursday 15th June
Anthony Albanese- Prime Minister
· General welcome to all delegates to the ALGA conference
Brief meeting with Senator Deb O’Neill- Duty Senator for Riverina at Parliament House
· Met with Mayor, General Manager, and Clr Hayes.
Meeting with Matt Thistlethwaite MP - Assistant Minister for Defence, for Veterans’ Affairs, for the Republic at Parliament House
· Met with Mayor, General Manager, and Clr Hayes to continue discussion on the airport lease and related issues.
PANELS
Affordable housing crisis panel
Nathan Dal Bon - CEO National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation
Wendy Hayhurst - CEO Community Housing Industry Association
· Census: 640,000 people who were homeless or paying more than 30% housing cost.
· Community Housing Industry website has LGA specific info on the 640,000 people.
· Cost of building housing is higher than the business model of 25% of people’s income for affordable housing.
· Made the point that with the housing issue it is not the cost of what needs doing but the cost if nothing is done at all.
· Reminded conference of the cost of NOT building affordable housing.
Cyber Security and Local Government Panel
Clive Reeves - Deputy Chief Information Security Officer - Telstra
Stephanie Crowe - First Assistant Director-General Cyber Security Resilience - Australian Cyber Security Centre
Gary Oakley - Head of JLT Public Sector - Pacific
Discussed that cyber security is a growing concern with local governments.
Paying the ransom for ransomware ends up making it worse.
Meeting with Kristy McBain - Minister for Regional Development Local Government and Territories
Mayor, General and Clr Hayes met with the Minister to discuss inland rail at Parliament House.
Friday- Australian Council of Local Government
After being disbanded for a decade ACLG met for the day. The re-establishment of the ACLG builds on the Australian Government’s commitment to work with local governments to build liveable and socially equitable communities in Australia’s cities and regions. During the day numerous Federal Ministers discussed broad issues and took questions from the audience.
Speech by Anthony Albanese- Prime Minister
· Announced funding for renewable energy new $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund today to enable local government to deliver energy upgrades and bill savings for community facilities like local pools, sporting clubs and community centres.
· Announced that for 23/24 100% of FAG grants will be paid in advance.
· Mention of funding for flood gauges being released.
Panel 1: The Hon Catherine King MP - Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Encourage councils to utilise the Growing Regions or Thriving Suburbs funding available.
The Hon Bill Shorten MP - Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services
Discussed the importance of ensuring the NDIS works and is sustainable. Highlighted that there is still an expectation of State and Local Government to continue to play their role in providing disability services and support and that the NDIS was never designed for other services to withdraw.
Clr Hayes asked about how to promote adult lay down change facilities along highways. Minister replied about advocating to petrol stations etc. at service centres to install them and that disability needs to stop being viewed as a cost deficit model. He also offered help in this advocacy.
Meeting with staff from the office of The Hon Catherine King MP - Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government at Parliament House
Mayor and Clr Hayes met with staff to discuss inland rail issues.
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Code of Meeting Practice
Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy (POL 025)
Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy (POL 113)
Link to Strategic Plan
Community leadership and collaboration
Objective: Wagga Wagga has strong community leadership and a shared vision for the future
Our leaders represent our community
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
N/A
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-1 |
RP-1 2022/23 WORKS IN PROGRESS AND BUDGET REVOTES
Author: Carolyn Rodney
General Manager: Peter Thompson
Summary: |
This report is for Council to consider and approve the proposed 2022/23 capital and operating budget revotes and works in progress required to manage the 2023/24 budget and Long-Term Financial Plan. |
That Council: a approve the proposed 2022/23 capital and operating budget revotes into the 2023/24 financial year as presented in this report b note the 2022/23 capital and operating works in progress transfers into the 2023/24 financial year as presented in this report |
This report provides a summary of the 2022/23 capital works in progress and those projects that have not yet commenced as at 30 June 2023.
The adoption of the recommendation will enable the revote of the funding allocation from the 2022/23 budget for projects that have not commenced, to the 2023/24 budget.
The report also highlights the various works in progress as at 30 June 2023 noting that the unexpended funds will automatically transfer to the 2023/24 financial year without the need for a Council resolution, as per Section 211 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.
It is important to note that the estimated works in progress and revote figures that are presented in this report are indicative and may be subject to change pending the finalisation of the 2022/23 financial statements.
2022/23 Project Revotes and Works in Progress Transfers
The tables included in the Attachment provide details of the total capital works program for 2022/23, the projects recommended for revoting and the works in progress. Below is a summary of each table:
Reference |
Description |
Amount |
Table A |
2022/23 Capital Works Summary |
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Table B |
Total Capital Project Revotes Less Future Year Capital Project Deferrals 2023/24 Capital Project Revotes |
$9,364,820 ($1,804,898) $7,559,922 |
Table C |
Capital Projects – Works in Progress |
$49,793,224 |
Table D |
Operating Project Revotes |
$788,861 |
Table E |
Operating Project – Works in Progress |
$10,097,622 |
By approving in principle these requests, the total 2023/24 revised capital works program based on the budgets adopted in the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) will be:
$ 33,539,246 – 2023/24 LTFP Adopted One-off Capital Works Budget
$ 21,649,500 – 2023/24 LTFP Adopted Recurrent Capital Program
$ 57,353,146 – Requested for Revote and as Works in Progress Transfers
$112,541,892 – Proposed Capital Works Program 2023/24*
*The estimated Revotes and Works in Progress figures that are presented in this report are indicative and are subject to change pending the finalisation of the 2022/23 financial statements.
Please note that the Capital Works Pending category currently has a total budget of $38,732,266 allocated to projects for 2023/24 that has not been included in the above totals. The assumption is that these projects may also be voted into the delivery program during the 2023/24 financial year.
Please also be advised that once the financial year is finalised with all 2022/23 invoices paid and the outstanding commitments are determined as to which year they relate, the 2022/23 proposed budget revotes and works in progress transfer amounts may reduce. The $57,353,146 figure shown above for Capital ($7,559,922 + $49,793,224) assumes all current outstanding commitments for the projects will be paid from the 2023/24 financial year budget.
Policy and Legislation
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005
Section 211 Authorisation of expenditure
(1) A council, or a person purporting to act on behalf of a council, must not incur a liability for the expenditure of money unless the council at the annual meeting held in accordance with subclause (2) or at a later ordinary meeting:
(a) has approved the expenditure, and
(b) has voted the money necessary to meet the expenditure.
(2) A council must each year hold a meeting for the purpose of approving expenditure and voting money.
(3) All such approvals and votes lapse at the end of a council’s financial year. However, this subclause does not apply to approvals and votes relating to:
(a) work carried out or started, or contracted to be carried out, for the council, or
(b) any service provided, or contracted to be provided, for the council, or
(c) goods or materials provided, or contracted to be provided, for the council, or
(d) facilities provided or started, or contracted to be provided, for the council, before the end of the year concerned, or to the payment of remuneration to members of the council’s staff.
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We have strong leadership
Outcome: We are accountable and transparent
Risk Management Issues for Council
This report is a control mechanism that assists in addressing the following potential risks to Council:
· If Council determine not to approve the operating and capital revotes, the justification for the revote relating to each project being outlined in the report, highlights some of the potential risks for Council.
Internal / External Consultation
All relevant areas within the Council have consulted with the Finance Division in relation to the works in progress and revotes listed in this report.
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Carryover List 2022.23 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-2 |
RP-2 REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SECTION 356
Author: Carolyn Rodney
General Manager: Peter Thompson
Summary: |
Council has received two (2) fee waiver requests which are detailed for Council’s consideration. |
That Council: a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following organisations: i. Wagga Wagga Circus Quirkus $2,400.00 (Request 1) ii. Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad - $765.00 (Request 2) b note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2023/24 financial year |
Report
Two (2) financial assistance requests are proposed for consideration at this Ordinary Council meeting. Details of the requests are shown below:
1. Wagga Wagga Circus Quirkus – Request for Sponsorship – $2,400.00
Michael Dove, of Wagga Wagga Circus Quirkus in the attached letter requests:
“Hi Toni,
We're excited to announce the Wagga Wagga Circus Quirkus returns for 2023, once again hosted by the Rotary Club of South Wagga Wagga, and for our local special needs and disadvantaged children.
Attached is our sponsor's letter with information about the Circus Quirkus show and the wonderful work the Rotary Club do in the community,
I hope you can spare a moment to read our letter and consider supporting us this year!
Best regards,
Michael Dove.”
The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “We activate our community spaces to promote connectedness” – Objective: “We have opportunities to connect with others”.
Wagga Wagga Circus Quirkus received $2,400.00 in financial assistance from Council in the 2022/23 financial year for last year’s event.
2. Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad (WWRS) – Request for fee waiver of Annual Licence Fee– $765.00
Historically, the annual licence fee for the WWRS has been waived on the basis that the organisation is not-for-profit and run by volunteers who provide the Wagga Wagga community with 24/7 emergency service.
The annual licence fee of $765.00 for the period of 01/05/2023 – 30/04/2023 is recommended to waived, funded by the Section 356 budget.
In future years, it is proposed to include the WWRS annual licence fee within the Section 356 contributions, grants and donations table of the Annual Delivery Program. Unfortunately, this was missed during the compilation of the 2023/24 budget process.
The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Community Place and Identity” – Objective: Our community feel welcome, included and connected”.
Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad have not received any other financial assistance from Council this financial year.
Financial Implications
Section 356 Budget Summary |
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2023/24 Budget available for requests received during financial year |
$42,060.00 |
1) Wagga Wagga Circus Quirkus |
($2,400.00) |
2) Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad |
($765.00) |
Subtotal Fee Waivers included in this report – proposed to be funded from the Section 356 Budget |
($3,165.00) |
Approved 5 June 2023 for the 2023/24 financial year (Riverina Branch of the NSW Justices Association) |
($775.00) |
Balance of Section 356 fee waiver financial assistance budget for the remainder of the 2023/24 Financial Year |
$38,120.00 |
Job consolidation number: 13619 Section 356 Donations/waiving of Council fees and charges
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Place and Identity
Objective: Our community feel welcome, included and connected
Activate community spaces to promote connectedness
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Cross Directorate consultation has been undertaken as required.
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1. Rotary Club South Wagga - Circus Quirkus - Section 356 Request |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-3 |
RP-3 2023/24 BUDGET VARIATIONS AND 30 JUNE 2023 INVESTMENT REPORT
Author: Carolyn Rodney
General Manager: Peter Thompson
Summary: |
This report is for Council to consider and approve the proposed budget variations required to manage the 2023/24 budget and Long-Term Financial Plan.
This report is also for Council to consider its external investments and performance as at 30 June 2023. |
That Council: a approve the proposed 2023/24 budget variations as presented in this report b note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9 Division 3: Clause 203) that the financial position of Council is satisfactory having regard to the original estimates of income and expenditure and the recommendations made above c note the details of the external investments as at 30 June 2023 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 |
Report
The usual monthly financial report is not included in the Business paper due to the commencement of the year-end process and preparation of the financial statements for auditing. The 2022/23 Financial Statements will be presented to Council in October 2023 which will highlight and provide analysis on Council’s overall financial performance and position for the 2022/23 financial year. Council’s Independent Auditor will present the 2022/23 Audit Report at the November 2023 Council meeting.
This report includes proposed 2023/24 budget variations for Council’s consideration and adoption. Council is forecasting a balanced budget position for the 2023/24 financial year as at 17 July 2023.
This report also includes details on the performance of Council’s investments as at 30 June 2023. Council has experienced a positive monthly investment performance for the month of June when compared to budget ($231,950 up on the monthly budget). Council’s investment portfolio continued to perform strongly throughout the 2022/23 financial year, with the portfolio returning 2.91% for the year, outperforming the AusBond Bank Bill Index by 0.02%
2023/24 Revised Budget Result – (Surplus) / Deficit |
$’000s |
Original 2023/24 Budget Result as adopted by Council Budget Variations for 2023/24 |
$0 $0 |
Proposed Revised Budget result for 2023/24, as at 17 July 2023 - (Surplus) / Deficit |
$0 |
The proposed Budget Variations to 17 July 2023 are listed below:
Budget Variation |
Amount |
Funding Source |
Net Impact (Fav)/ Unfav |
Sundown Sessions |
$24K |
Federal Government Grant Funding ($24K) |
Nil |
The Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre has been successful in securing Federal funding for a live music program named ‘Sundown Sessions’ through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts - Live Music Australia Fund Round 6. Sundown Sessions is a live music program featuring contemporary artists and performances. All Sundown Session performances will take place in the Upper Foyer/Balcony area of the Civic Theatre with an early evening start time during April 2024. The program will feature mid-career Australian artists that have not previously toured to Wagga Wagga. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024 Job Consolidation Number: 22409 |
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Mosquito Management |
$55K |
NSW Health Grant ($55K) |
Nil |
Council has been successful in securing NSW Health grant funding for the purchase of mosquito educational resource handbooks. Wagga Wagga City Council will facilitate the purchase and processes in conjunction with the Public Health Unit. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024 Job Consolidation Number: 22332 |
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Glenfield Drain & Flowerdale Storage Flood Mitigation Study |
$32K |
Department of Planning & Environment (DPE) Grant ($21K) Stormwater Levy Reserve ($11K) |
Nil |
Council has been successful in securing additional DPE Floodplain Management Program grant funding for the Glenfield Drain and Flowerdale storage flood mitigation works feasibility study 2021/FMP/0024. The additional funds are required due to a change in the scope of works to include an increase in detention basins as part of the study. The grant is 2:1 funding with Council’s portion proposed to be funded from the Stormwater Levy Reserve. This will bring the total project budget to $187K. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024 Job Consolidation Number: 21795 |
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Geotechnical Testing |
$100K |
Capital Renewal Reseal Program ($100K) |
Nil |
Funds are required to implement a forward budget for Geotechnical Engineering due to the lag time in testing, results, and design reports. It is proposed to fund the variation from savings in the 2022/23 reseals budget that are included in the 2022/23 Works In Progress and Budget Revotes Report. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024 Job Consolidation Number: 22412 |
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$0K |
Investment Summary as at 30 June 2023
In accordance with Regulation 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, details of Wagga Wagga City Council’s external investments are outlined below.
Institution |
Rating |
Closing
Balance |
Closing
Balance |
June |
June |
Investment |
Maturity |
Term |
At Call Accounts |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
NAB |
AA- |
416,456 |
256,482 |
4.10% |
0.12% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
CBA |
AA- |
11,103,313 |
4,757,125 |
4.10% |
2.15% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
CBA |
AA- |
17,239,936 |
27,296,804 |
4.15% |
12.34% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Macquarie Bank |
A+ |
9,291,290 |
9,320,129 |
3.90% |
4.21% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total At Call Accounts |
|
38,050,996 |
41,630,541 |
4.09% |
18.82% |
|
|
|
Short Term Deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
0 |
0.00% |
0.00% |
8/06/2022 |
8/06/2023 |
12 |
AMP |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.70% |
0.45% |
15/11/2022 |
15/11/2023 |
12 |
AMP |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.55% |
0.90% |
30/11/2022 |
30/11/2023 |
12 |
CBA |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.69% |
0.45% |
30/01/2023 |
30/01/2024 |
12 |
Australian Military Bank |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.06% |
0.45% |
24/05/2023 |
24/05/2024 |
12 |
Australian Unity |
BBB+ |
0 |
1,000,000 |
5.44% |
0.45% |
8/06/2023 |
11/06/2024 |
12 |
ING Bank |
A |
0 |
2,000,000 |
5.62% |
0.90% |
26/06/2023 |
26/06/2024 |
12 |
ING Bank |
A |
0 |
2,000,000 |
5.65% |
0.90% |
30/06/2023 |
28/06/2024 |
12 |
Total Short Term Deposits |
|
7,000,000 |
10,000,000 |
5.15% |
4.52% |
|
|
|
Medium Term Deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BOQ |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.20% |
0.90% |
4/01/2022 |
4/01/2024 |
24 |
BOQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.78% |
0.45% |
1/06/2022 |
3/06/2024 |
24 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.90% |
28/06/2021 |
29/06/2026 |
60 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.80% |
0.90% |
15/11/2021 |
17/11/2025 |
48 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.15% |
0.45% |
8/07/2019 |
10/07/2023 |
48 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.03% |
0.90% |
6/11/2019 |
6/11/2024 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.83% |
0.90% |
28/11/2019 |
28/11/2024 |
60 |
Judo Bank |
BBB- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.30% |
0.45% |
3/12/2021 |
4/12/2023 |
24 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.75% |
0.45% |
6/01/2020 |
8/01/2024 |
48 |
BOQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.00% |
0.45% |
28/02/2020 |
28/02/2025 |
60 |
Police Credit Union |
NR |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.20% |
0.45% |
1/04/2020 |
1/04/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.85% |
0.45% |
29/05/2020 |
29/05/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.86% |
0.45% |
1/06/2020 |
2/06/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.75% |
0.90% |
25/06/2020 |
25/06/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.75% |
0.90% |
25/06/2020 |
25/06/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.60% |
0.90% |
29/06/2020 |
28/06/2024 |
48 |
ICBC |
A |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
5.07% |
1.36% |
30/06/2022 |
30/06/2027 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.42% |
0.90% |
7/07/2020 |
8/07/2024 |
48 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.90% |
17/08/2020 |
18/08/2025 |
60 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.45% |
7/09/2020 |
8/09/2025 |
60 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.90% |
14/09/2020 |
15/09/2025 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
0.60% |
0.45% |
14/09/2021 |
14/09/2023 |
24 |
AMP |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.30% |
0.45% |
25/05/2022 |
27/11/2023 |
18 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.20% |
0.45% |
7/12/2020 |
8/12/2025 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.95% |
0.90% |
29/01/2021 |
29/01/2026 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.08% |
0.45% |
22/02/2021 |
20/02/2026 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.90% |
3/03/2021 |
2/03/2026 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.40% |
0.90% |
21/06/2021 |
19/06/2026 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
0 |
0.00% |
0.00% |
25/06/2021 |
26/06/2023 |
24 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.90% |
25/06/2021 |
25/06/2026 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.45% |
25/08/2021 |
25/08/2026 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.65% |
0.90% |
31/08/2021 |
31/08/2023 |
24 |
AMP |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.90% |
18/10/2021 |
17/10/2024 |
36 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.56% |
0.90% |
30/11/2021 |
29/11/2024 |
36 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.00% |
0.90% |
8/02/2022 |
10/02/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.40% |
0.90% |
9/03/2022 |
10/03/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.00% |
0.90% |
10/03/2022 |
11/03/2024 |
24 |
MyState |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.20% |
0.90% |
2/03/2022 |
3/03/2025 |
36 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.28% |
0.90% |
26/04/2022 |
26/04/2024 |
24 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.78% |
0.90% |
4/05/2022 |
6/05/2024 |
24 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.99% |
0.90% |
4/05/2022 |
5/05/2025 |
36 |
ING Bank |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.76% |
0.45% |
23/05/2022 |
23/05/2024 |
24 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.95% |
0.90% |
6/06/2022 |
6/06/2024 |
24 |
Australian Unity |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.15% |
0.90% |
8/06/2022 |
11/06/2024 |
24 |
Suncorp |
A+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.40% |
0.90% |
22/06/2022 |
14/12/2023 |
18 |
MyState |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.45% |
0.90% |
29/06/2022 |
28/06/2024 |
24 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.50% |
0.45% |
7/07/2022 |
7/07/2025 |
36 |
CBA |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.25% |
0.45% |
12/08/2022 |
12/08/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
4.55% |
1.36% |
29/08/2022 |
29/08/2025 |
36 |
Australian Military Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.55% |
0.90% |
2/09/2022 |
2/09/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.40% |
0.45% |
9/09/2022 |
9/09/2025 |
36 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.70% |
0.45% |
4/10/2022 |
4/10/2024 |
24 |
AMP |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.95% |
0.90% |
21/10/2022 |
21/10/2024 |
24 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.90% |
21/10/2022 |
21/10/2025 |
36 |
AMP |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.75% |
0.45% |
15/11/2022 |
14/11/2024 |
24 |
AMP |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.80% |
0.45% |
21/11/2022 |
20/11/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.75% |
0.90% |
16/12/2022 |
16/12/2024 |
24 |
Police Credit Union |
NR |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.04% |
0.90% |
15/02/2023 |
17/02/2025 |
24 |
Police Credit Union |
NR |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.94% |
0.90% |
14/03/2023 |
14/03/2025 |
24 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.00% |
0.90% |
14/03/2023 |
15/03/2027 |
48 |
Hume Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.75% |
0.90% |
31/03/2023 |
31/03/2025 |
24 |
Auswide |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.95% |
0.90% |
13/04/2023 |
13/04/2026 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.90% |
20/04/2023 |
20/04/2027 |
48 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.45% |
26/05/2023 |
26/05/2026 |
36 |
Total Medium Term Deposits |
|
108,000,000 |
106,000,000 |
2.96% |
47.91% |
|
|
|
Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,515,173 |
2,523,665 |
BBSW + 88 |
1.14% |
16/05/2019 |
16/08/2024 |
63 |
Suncorp |
A+ |
1,254,795 |
1,259,880 |
BBSW + 78 |
0.57% |
30/07/2019 |
30/07/2024 |
60 |
ANZ |
AA- |
2,006,594 |
2,013,065 |
BBSW + 77 |
0.91% |
29/08/2019 |
29/08/2024 |
60 |
HSBC |
AA- |
2,524,070 |
2,505,397 |
BBSW + 83 |
1.13% |
27/09/2019 |
27/09/2024 |
60 |
ANZ |
AA- |
1,512,665 |
1,517,898 |
BBSW + 76 |
0.69% |
16/01/2020 |
16/01/2025 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,016,206 |
2,023,075 |
BBSW + 77 |
0.91% |
21/01/2020 |
21/01/2025 |
60 |
Newcastle Permanent |
BBB |
1,101,267 |
1,106,099 |
BBSW + 112 |
0.50% |
4/02/2020 |
4/02/2025 |
60 |
Macquarie Bank |
A+ |
2,005,643 |
2,013,773 |
BBSW + 84 |
0.91% |
12/02/2020 |
12/02/2025 |
60 |
BOQ Covered |
AAA |
553,617 |
555,582 |
BBSW + 107 |
0.25% |
14/05/2020 |
14/05/2025 |
60 |
UBS |
A+ |
1,498,561 |
1,505,431 |
BBSW + 87 |
0.68% |
30/07/2020 |
30/07/2025 |
60 |
Bank of China Australia |
A |
1,503,974 |
1,509,762 |
BBSW + 78 |
0.68% |
27/10/2020 |
27/10/2023 |
36 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,001,496 |
2,009,964 |
BBSW + 70 |
0.91% |
14/01/2022 |
14/01/2027 |
60 |
Rabobank |
A+ |
1,994,387 |
2,002,368 |
BBSW + 73 |
0.90% |
27/01/2022 |
27/01/2027 |
60 |
Newcastle Permanent |
BBB |
979,525 |
985,641 |
BBSW + 100 |
0.45% |
10/02/2022 |
10/02/2027 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,390,153 |
2,400,151 |
BBSW + 72 |
1.08% |
25/02/2022 |
25/02/2027 |
60 |
Bendigo-Adelaide |
BBB+ |
1,666,225 |
1,653,108 |
BBSW + 98 |
0.75% |
17/03/2022 |
17/03/2025 |
36 |
ANZ |
AA- |
2,011,917 |
2,020,509 |
BBSW + 97 |
0.91% |
12/05/2022 |
12/05/2027 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
1,709,606 |
1,714,884 |
BBSW + 90 |
0.78% |
30/05/2022 |
30/05/2025 |
36 |
Suncorp |
A+ |
902,008 |
905,502 |
BBSW + 93 |
0.41% |
22/08/2022 |
22/08/2025 |
36 |
ANZ |
AA- |
2,540,411 |
2,551,123 |
BBSW + 120 |
1.15% |
4/11/2022 |
4/11/2027 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,530,627 |
2,541,521 |
BBSW + 120 |
1.15% |
25/11/2022 |
25/11/2027 |
60 |
Suncorp |
A+ |
1,119,374 |
1,110,539 |
BBSW + 125 |
0.50% |
14/12/2022 |
14/12/2027 |
60 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,031,012 |
2,040,216 |
BBSW + 115 |
0.92% |
13/01/2023 |
13/01/2028 |
60 |
Bank Australia |
BBB |
1,909,222 |
1,920,749 |
BBSW + 155 |
0.87% |
22/02/2023 |
22/02/2027 |
48 |
Bendigo-Adelaide Covered |
AAA |
0 |
1,002,828 |
BBSW + 115 |
0.45% |
16/06/2023 |
16/06/2028 |
60 |
Total Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt |
|
42,278,527 |
43,392,733 |
|
19.61% |
|
|
|
Fixed Rate Bonds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ING Covered |
AAA |
674,069 |
664,945 |
1.10% |
0.30% |
19/08/2021 |
19/08/2026 |
60 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.00% |
1.36% |
24/08/2021 |
16/12/2024 |
40 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.50% |
1.36% |
24/08/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
64 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,728,785 |
1,704,066 |
2.10% |
0.77% |
27/10/2021 |
27/10/2026 |
60 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.90% |
6/08/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
64 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.45% |
14/07/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
65 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.30% |
0.90% |
29/04/2021 |
15/06/2026 |
61 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.90% |
30/11/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
60 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.45% |
20/11/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
61 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.90% |
21/10/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
62 |
Total Fixed Rate Bonds |
|
18,402,854 |
18,369,011 |
1.30% |
8.30% |
|
|
|
Managed Funds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NSW Tcorp |
NR |
1,831,719 |
1,866,822 |
1.92% |
0.84% |
17/03/2014 |
1/06/2028 |
170 |
Total Managed Funds |
|
1,831,719 |
1,866,822 |
1.92% |
0.84% |
|
|
|
TOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASH |
|
215,564,095 |
221,259,107 |
|
100.00% |
|
|
|
LESS: RIVERINA REGIONAL LIBRARY (RRL) CASH AT BANK |
|
2,462,219 |
2,457,473 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL WWCC CASH ASSETS, CASH |
|
213,101,876 |
218,801,634 |
|
|
|
|
|
Council’s investment portfolio is dominated by Term Deposits, equating to approximately 52% of the portfolio across a broad range of counterparties. Cash equates to 19%, with Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) around 20%, fixed rate bonds around 8% and growth funds around 1% of the portfolio.
Council’s investment portfolio is well diversified in complying assets across the entire credit spectrum. It is also well diversified from a rating perspective. Credit quality is diversified and is predominately invested amongst the investment grade Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions (ADIs) (being BBB- or higher), with a smaller allocation to unrated ADIs.
All investments are within the defined Policy limits, as outlined in the Rating Allocation chart below:
Investment Portfolio Balance
Council’s investment portfolio balance has increased over the past month, up from $213.10M to $218.80M. On 27 June, Council received 100% prepayment of its 2023/24 Financial Assistance grant of approximately $12.36M.
Monthly Investment Movements
Redemptions/Sales – Council redeemed the following investment securities during June 2023:
Institution and Type |
Amount |
Investment Term |
Interest Rate |
Comments |
CBA (AA-) Term Deposit |
$2M |
12 months |
3.68% |
This term deposit was redeemed on maturity and funds used to invest in a new 12-month Australian Unity term deposit and a new 5-yr Bendigo-Adelaide Bank covered floating rate note (as below). |
NAB (AA-) Term Deposit |
$2M |
2 years |
0.65% |
This term deposit was redeemed on maturity and funds reinvested in a new 12-month ING Bank term deposit (as below). |
New Investments – Council purchased the following investment securities during June 2023:
Institution and Type |
Amount |
Investment Term |
Interest Rate |
Comments |
Australian Unity Bank (BBB+) Term Deposit |
$1M |
12 months |
5.44% |
The Australian Unity rate of 5.44% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this term. The best rate on offer for this term was 5.54%, with this bank not selected due to counterparty compliance issues. |
ING Bank (A) Term Deposit |
$2M |
12 months |
5.62% |
The ING Bank rate of 5.62% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this term. The next best rate for this term was 5.60%. |
ING Bank (A) Term Deposit |
$2M |
12 months |
5.65% |
The ING Bank rate of 5.65% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this term. The best rate on offer for this term was 5.70%, with this bank not selected due to counterparty compliance issues. |
Bendigo-Adelaide Bank Covered (AAA) Floating Rate Note |
$1M |
5 years |
BBSW +115bps |
Council’s independent Investment Advisor advised this Floating Rate Note represented good value with a potential grossed-up value of +130-140bps after 4 years. |
Rollovers – Council did not roll over any investment securities during June 2023.
Monthly Investment Performance
Interest/growth/capital gains/(losses) for the month totalled $603,148, which compares favourably with the revised budget for the period of $371,198 - outperforming budget for the month by $231,950.
Council’s outperformance to budget for June is mainly due to better than budgeted returns on Councils investment portfolio. This is a result of the ongoing movements in the cash rate made by the Reserve Bank of Australia, with the latest increase in early June 2023 bringing the cash rate to 4.10%, up significantly from a record low of 0.10% in April 2022. Council experienced a positive return on its NSW T-Corp Managed Fund for the month of June, with the fund returning +1.92% (or $35,103) as international (+5.95%) and domestic (+1.76%) shares rebounded strongly from previous months declines.
In comparison to the AusBond Bank Bill Index* of 3.72% (annualised), Council’s investment portfolio returned 3.48% (annualised) for the month of June. Cash and At‑Call accounts returned 4.10% (annualised) for the month. These funds are utilised for daily cash flow management and need to be available to meet operating and contractual payments as they fall due.
Over the past year, Council’s investment portfolio has returned 2.91%, outperforming the AusBond Bank Bill index by 0.02%. Councils investment portfolio has continued to outperform the AusBond Bank Bill Index* over the longer-term time period, returning 1.94% per annum over the past 3 years – outperforming the benchmark by 0.94% over this time.
* The AusBond Bank Bill Index is the leading benchmark for the Australian fixed income market. It is interpolated from the RBA Cash rate, 1 month and 3-month Bank Bill Swap rates.
Report by Responsible Accounting Officer
I hereby certify that all of the above investments have been made in accordance with the provision of Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the regulations there under, and in accordance with the Investments Policy adopted by Council on 29 November 2021.
Carolyn Rodney
Responsible Accounting Officer
Policy and Legislation
Budget variations are reported in accordance with Council’s POL 052 Budget Policy.
Investments are reported in accordance with Council’s POL 075 Investment Policy.
Local Government Act 1993
Section 625 - How may councils invest?
Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Section 212 - Reports on council investments
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Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We have strong leadership
Outcome: We are accountable and transparent
Risk Management Issues for Council
This report is a control mechanism that assists in addressing the following potential risks to Council:
· Loss of investment income or capital resulting from ongoing management of investments, especially during difficult economic times
· Failure to demonstrate to the community that its funds are being expended in an efficient and effective manner
Internal / External Consultation
All relevant areas within the Council have consulted with the Finance Division in relation to the budget variations listed in this report.
The Finance Division has consulted with relevant external parties to confirm Council’s investment portfolio balances.
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-4 |
RP-4 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Community Programs & Projects
Author: Madeleine Scully
Executive: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed total $35,361.
This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Community Programs & Projects category for 2023/24. |
That Council approve the successful applications for the Community Programs and Projects Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $30,000. |
Report
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and annual grants category. An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,61 and additional $15,000 to the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment and Youth Programs & Projects categories.
A total of twenty two applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 – Community Programs & Projects category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a councillor, independent community representatives and staff.
Panel members were Councillor Amelia Parkins, Council’s Community Development Officer, and an independent community representative, Maxine Honeysett.
Of the twenty two applications received a total of $114,003.55 was requested with $30,000 available. Out of these applications, ten applications were successful, either fully funded or part funded. There were twelve unsuccessful applications.
The total amount of unallocated funds is $0. The following table details the successful applications received. A list of unsuccessful applicants has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-4 |
Organisation Name |
Project Description |
Funding Requested |
Funding Approved |
Reason for Part Funding |
Carevan Wagga Wagga Inc. |
Supply of containers for the 22,000 meals provided at no cost to recipients. |
$3,672.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & social impact outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Kurrajong Therapy Plus |
To hold a smoking ceremony for our staff, clients, families, wider community, and the building in which we meet and work each day to increase our cultural awareness. |
$700.00 |
$700.00 |
A project with clear objectives & social impact and community engagement outcomes with a focus on the development of Wiradjuri and First Nations cultural literacy skills and awareness |
The Bike Canteen |
To open a community workshop in 2023. This workshop will be a place where tools, parts and bike stands are offered for anybody to use, assisted by workshop volunteers, to learn how to maintain a bicycle and/or repair bicycles for other people. |
$7,500.00 |
$6,500.00 |
A project with clear objectives & social impact outcomes, community education and engagement. |
Riverina Nepalese Community |
To promote traditional cultural values by purchasing traditional musical instruments and organising training programs for music and dance |
$3,500.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & social impact outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Wagga Amateur Radio Club Inc. |
Install two new yaesu repeaters at our two radio sites located in Wagga Wagga, to replace older existing repeaters currently installed. |
$3,070.00 |
$1,895.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding to go toward the purchase of one repeater. |
Kurrajong |
Purchase of a defibrillator for use with Kurrajong's community initiative Hildasid Farm. |
$2,688.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & social impact outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Edel Quinn – St Vincent de Paul |
Install of lockers to allow rough sleepers to store their belongings, providing the necessary safety and dignity for people to conduct their daily tasks without having to carry around their belongings and be identified and stigmatised as a 'homeless' person. |
$6,534.00 |
$6,227.50 |
A project with clear objectives & social impact outcomes, community education and engagement. |
Twin City Skate Club Inc. |
A range of free and low-cost school holiday roller skating activities to cater for the diverse needs of people within our communities. Proposed activities include sensory skate sessions, roller dance workshops, artistic roller-skating workshops, and free learn-to-skate sessions for school-age children. |
$7,500.00 |
$3,500.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & social impact outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
The Salvation Army – Wagga Wagga |
To provide safe accessible lockers for homeless + displaced person to store their belongings and also provide food, emergency relief, casework and assessment and a holistic approach to journeying with community members. |
$6,534.00 |
$6,227.50 |
A project with clear objectives & social impact outcomes, community education and engagement. |
Wagga Wagga Antique Society |
Purchase of audio visual and digital equipment to present a technically improved method of delivering lectures, talks and presentations to members, guests, and others within the community. |
$1,950.00 |
$1,950.00 |
A project with clear objectives with a focus on community education and engagement. |
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$43,648.00 |
$30,000.00 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-4 |
Financial Implications
Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Community Programs and Projects |
$30,000 |
$30,000 |
$0 |
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
Safe and Healthy Community
Objective: Our community feel safe
Create safe spaces and places
Risk Management Issues for Council
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ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2023-24 - Unsuccessful Applicants - Community Programs Projects.pdf This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it. - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-5 |
RP-5 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Neighbourhood & Rural Villages
Author: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed total $35,361. This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Neighbourhood and Rural Villages category for 2023/24. |
That Council approve the successful applications for the Neighbourhood & Rural Villages Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $22,000. |
Report
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and annual grants category. An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,361 and an additional $15,000 to the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment and Youth Programs & Projects categories.
A total of nine applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 –Neighbourhood & Rural Villages category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a Councillor, independent community representatives and staff.
Panel members were Councillor Tim Koschel, Council’s Community Development Officer, and an independent community representative, Sue MacDonald.
Of the nine applications received a total of $56,927.40 was requested with $22,000 available. Out of these applications, seven applications were successful, either fully funded or part funded. Two applications were unsuccessful.
The total amount of unallocated funds is $0. The following table details the successful applications received. A list of unsuccessful applicants has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-5 |
Organisation Name |
Project Description |
Funding Requested |
Funding Approved |
Reason for Part Funding |
Ladysmith P & C Association |
Community yoga at Ladysmith Hall program held at the Ladysmith Hall and community park which is accessible to the local and broader community. |
$7,500.00 |
$3,250.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Chin Community of Wagga Wagga – Auspice, Multicultural Council Wagga |
Host two events to provide an opportunity to showcase Wagga Wagga as a welcoming settlement community to our new community members while offering a platform for cross cultural exchange with other cultural community groups and the wider community of Wagga Wagga. |
$4,202.60 |
$2,460.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding therefore funding provided toward the staging for one event only is recommended. |
Eastern Riverina Arts |
To bring locally produced live music to community halls in rural villages within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area. |
$7,500.00 |
$2,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding; to go toward the activation of two rural village halls |
Tarcutta Pony Club |
Upgrade of old equipment, activating the space and making it a community hub. |
$5,500.00 |
$5,500.00 |
A detailed application with clear objectives and community benefit outcomes. |
Iranian Community of Wagga Wagga – Auspice, Multicultural Council Wagga |
Host two events to both raise awareness of continuing struggles for human rights across the world, while showing solidarity with other ethnic communities who reside locally in Wagga Wagga. |
$6,504.80 |
$1,620.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding; recommended to go toward the staging for one event only
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Humula Progress Association Inc. |
Live music event to bring people together from isolated communities in the Humula district. |
$5,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
A detailed application with clear objectives and community benefit outcomes. |
Mangoplah Cookardina United Eastlakes Football and Netball Club Inc. |
Undercover outdoor barbecue area and public space suitable for club members, local community events, functions, training sessions and the wider farming community of Mangoplah. The facility will ensure accessibility for all members of the community. |
$7,500.00 |
$2,170.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
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Totals |
$43,707.40 |
$22,000.00 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-5 |
Financial Implications
Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Neighbourhood & Rural Villages |
$22,000 |
$22,000 |
$0 |
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Place and Identity
Objective: Our community feel welcome, included and connected
Activate community spaces to promote connectedness
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Extensive advertising and media communication was undertaken to promote the 2023/24 Annual Grants Program on all Council platforms. A community engagement workshop was held on 15 March 2023. Council staff proactively contacted community networks to promote the annual grants program and to provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2023-24 - Unsuccessful Applicants - Neighbourhood Rural Villages This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it. - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-6 |
RP-6 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Rural Halls
Author: Madeleine Scully
Executive: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed total $35,361. This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Rural Halls category for 2023/24.
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That Council approve the successful applications for the Rural Halls category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $25,000. |
Report
The Annual Grants Program 2023/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business.
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and annual grants category. An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,361 and an additional $15,000 to the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment and Youth Programs & Projects categories.
A total of seven applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 –Rural Hall category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a Councillor, independent community representatives and staff. Panel members were Councillor Richard Foley, Council’s Facilities Management Coordinator, and an independent community representative, Tony Powell.
Of the seven applications received a total of $60,041.35 was requested with $25,000 available. Out of these applications, four applications were successful, either fully funded or part funded, three applications were unsuccessful. The total amount of unallocated funds is $0. The following table details the successful applications received. A list of unsuccessful applicants has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Organisation Name |
Project Description |
Funding Requested |
Funding Approved |
Reason for Part Funding |
Collingullie Soldiers Memorial Hall |
Painting of interior of community hall |
$9,820.00 |
$3,085.45 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Brucedale Hall – Auspice, Senior Revenue Accountant |
Upgrades to the kitchen area to increase overall use of the facility |
$8,829.10 |
$8,829.10 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes. |
Mangoplah District Sports & Community Development Fund Inc. |
To rewire the hall; to upgrade all electricity boxes and lines to make it safe and to cut down on electricity bills and make the hall usage into the future more sustainable. |
$10,000.00 |
$10,000.00 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes. |
Ladysmith Memorial Hall Inc |
Painting of the internal walls. |
$10,000.00 |
$3,085.45 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
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$38,649.10 |
$25,000.00 |
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Financial Implications
Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Rural Halls |
$25,000.00 |
$25,000.00 |
$0 |
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy.
Link to Strategic Plan
The Environment
Objective: Our built environment is functional, attractive and health promoting
Improve the facilities of our spaces and places
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Extensive advertising and media communication was undertaken to promote the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 on all Council platforms. A community engagement workshop was held on 15 March 2023. Staff proactively contacted community networks to promote the annual grants program and to provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2023-24- Unsuccessful Applicants - Rural Halls This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it. - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-7 |
RP-7 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Author: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program 2023/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed total $35,361. This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Arts, Culture & Creative Industries category for 2023/24. |
That Council approve the successful applications for the Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Category of the Annual Grants Program 23/24 as detailed in the report totalling $35,361.00 which includes the carryover of 2022/23 category funds. |
Report
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business.
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and annual grants category. An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,361 and additional $15,000 to the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment category.
A total of nineteen applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 – Arts, Culture & Creative Industries category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a Councillor, independent community representatives and staff.
Panel members were Councillor Mayor Dallas Tout, Council’s Cultural Officer, and an independent community representative, Alice Peacock.
Of the nineteen applications received a total of $105,466.25 was requested with $35,361 available. Out of these applications, ten applications were successful, either fully funded or part funded. Nine applications were unsuccessful.
The total amount of unallocated funds is $0. The following table details the successful applications received. A list of unsuccessful applicants has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-7 |
Project Description |
Funding Requested |
Funding Approved |
Reason for Part Funding |
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Joel Markham – Auspice, Eastern Riverina Arts |
A photography exhibition that will explore the mysteries that permeate our experience of life. To be exhibited at The Curious Rabbit in Wagga Wagga during the month of November 2023. |
$4,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Wagga Wagga Community Band |
The purchase of new stands and a trolley, to negate the need to borrow this equipment and have access to a common music stand for all members. The Music stands and trolley would be available to other groups for performance or practice events. |
$5,500.00 |
$2,750.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Wagga Wagga Bonsai Society Inc. |
Free public workshops and demonstrations facilitated by internationally trained Australian bonsai artists. |
$6,759.50 |
$2,573.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
HTZ Investments Pty Ltd. |
A mural on the back of the new hotel on Forsyth Street, in full public view from Tongaboo Lane. This artwork is a collaboration between Gamilaroi artist Debbie Wood and local artist Maggie Deal. |
$7,500.00 |
$7,500.00 |
Fully funded. Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes.
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Shelan Khodedah – Auspice, Multicultural Council Wagga |
Local writer is writing a book documenting the experiences of a local Yazidi community member who was captured and held by Isis. This will be the first book written within Australia documenting these experiences. The launch event will be an immersive experience and sights, sounds and smells, and the publication will become a valuable resource, copies of which will be donated to the Wagga Wagga City Library and The Museum of the Riverina. |
$4,310.30 |
$4,107.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Mary Potter Nursing Home |
Installation of a colourful mural on the walls of the internal courtyard garden. Residents and staff will be involved in the design of the mural. |
$2,500.00 |
$2,500.00 |
Fully funded. Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes.
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Riverina Woodworkers Club Inc. |
Purchase of new dust extraction system to cater for the increased levels of activity in the club, for the health and wellbeing of members. |
$755.00 |
$755.00 |
Fully funded. Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes. |
Riverina Conservatorium of Music |
Musicians who play concert band instruments are invited to this weekend of workshops and masterclasses to educate, stimulate, and upskill. Musicians will experience the mentorship of professional and visiting artists/tutors as well as performing with professional musicians and conductors in large ensembles and small sectional sessions. The festival will finish with a free public concert on the Sunday, involving all festival attendees. |
$2,500.00 |
$2,500.00 |
Fully funded. Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes.
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The Wired Lab |
Led by the Wiradjuri and Indigenous communities of the Eastern Riverina region. A series of two-day Wagga Wagga LGA based workshops. Workshop content will be oriented around: - Refining natural material collection methods and weaving practices, - Preservation and conservation considerations to ensure the longevity of fibre-based artworks. |
$7,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. Funding to go toward delivery of 2 x 2 - day workshops at Ngurra Youth Hub, Ashmont and one rural village in the Wagga Wagga LGA |
Eastern Riverina Arts |
Craft: The dirty word will be held at The AMBO Gallery during March 2024. Running over International Women’s Day, this exhibition will engage local female artists and will explore crafts’ ongoing association with the feminine. |
$7,500.00 |
$5,676.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Totals |
$48,824.80 |
$35,361.00 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-7 |
Financial Implications
Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries |
$35,361.00 |
$35,361.00 |
$0 |
Additional funding of $10,361 to increase the 2023/24 Arts, Culture & Creative Industries category has been funded from 2022/23 uncommitted funds from COVID impacted projects that did not proceed.
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Place and Identity
Objective: Our community are proud of where we live and our identity
Provide services and facilities that make Wagga Wagga a centre for arts and culture
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Extensive advertising and media communication was undertaken to promote the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 on all Council platforms. A well-attended community engagement workshop was held on 15 March 2023. Council staff proactively contacted community networks to promote the annual grants program and to provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-8 |
RP-8 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Local Heritage
Author: Madeleine Scully
Director: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed total $35,361. This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Local Heritage category for 2023/24.
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That Council approve the successful applications for the Local Heritage Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $15,500. |
Report
The Annual Grants Program 2023/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business.
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and annual grants category.
An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,361 and an additional $15,000 to the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment and Youth Programs & Projects categories.
A total of ten applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 – Local Heritage category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a Councillor, independent community representatives and staff.
Panel members were Councillor Michael Henderson, Council’s Town Planner and Senior Town Planner, and an independent community representative, Jill Salzke.
Of the ten applications received a total of $80,296 was requested with $15,500 available. Out of these applications, five applications were successful, either fully funded or part funded, five applications were unsuccessful.
The total amount of unallocated funds is $0. The following table details the successful applications received. A list of unsuccessful applicants has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-8 |
Organisation Name |
Project Description |
Funding Requested |
Funding Approved |
Reason for Part Funding |
Michael Linsell |
Reinstatement of original heritage fencing to residence at the corner of Best and Tompson Streets (78 Tompson). A post and rail with chain wire mesh fence option. Two new decorative gates to be fitted and the existing gates to be restored and repurposed. |
$5,000.00 |
$2,500.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes that meets the priorities of this category. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Mackenna Powell |
Remediation works to roof of existing building at 38 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga, the former School of Arts. |
$15,500.00 |
$2,500.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes that meets the priorities of this category. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Anglican Parish of Wagga Wagga |
To protect the belfry and the contents of the bell tower of St John's church building involving the Construction and installation of louvres on the four openings of the belfry. The new louvres will be fixed to the internal walls. The louvres will be positioned so the maximum weather protection for the belfry and peal of bells. |
$8,515.00 |
$4,500.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes that meets the priorities of this category. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Madeline Clark |
A NSW heritage listed building, built with sand stock stone in 1849. The overall building seems relatively stable, however directly above the front doorway a large crack has emerged. This crack is compromising the structural stability of the building. The project aims to rectify risk of collapse by means of stone masonry to fix crack OR install a permanent steel support. |
$7,500.00 |
$3,500.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes that meets the priorities of this category. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Mitchell Daniher |
Restoration works to the original building masonry sign to one of Wagga Wagga's original corner stores "The Park Store 1925 " and replacing the roofing material on the verandah to its original material. |
$3,721.00 |
$2,500.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes that meets the priorities of this category. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
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$40,236.00 |
$15,500.00 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-8 |
Financial Implications
Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Local Heritage |
$15,500 |
$15,500 |
$0 |
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy.
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Place and Identity
Objective: Our community are proud of where we live and our identity
Value our heritage
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Extensive advertising and media communication was undertaken to promote the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 on all Council platforms. A community engagement workshop was held on 15 March 2023. Council staff proactively contacted community networks to promote the annual grants program and to provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-9 |
RP-9 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Events
Author: Madeleine Scully
Director: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program 23/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed total $35,361.
This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Events category for 2023/24. |
That Council approve the successful applications for the Events Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $35,000. |
Report
The Annual Grants Program 2023/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business.
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and annual grants category. An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,361 and additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment category.
A total of sixteen applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 –Events category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a Councillor, independent community representatives and staff.
Panel members were Deputy Mayor Jenny McKinnon, Council’s Events Officer, and an independent community representative, Luisa Bertoldi.
Of the sixteen applications received a total of $107,570 was requested with $35,000 available. Out of these applications, six applications were successful, either fully funded or part funded, ten applications were unsuccessful.
The total amount of unallocated funds is $0. The following table details the successful applications received. A list of unsuccessful applicants has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-9 |
Organisation Name |
Project Description |
Funding Requested |
Funding Approved |
Reason for Part Funding |
Bidgee Strawberries & Cream |
Berries and Tunes - A series of events throughout the year supporting emerging creatives and other local partnerships |
$7,500.00 |
$6,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Wagga Wagga Country Club Ltd |
The Women's Pro Am is a two-day event where golf professionals and amateurs play together. The goal for 2024 is to host 50 visiting professionals. |
$7,500.00 |
$5,500.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Lake Road Veterinary Hospital |
Wagga Dog Day Out event to promote the city's commitment to animal welfare and give animal industries in the region the opportunity to promote their services, provide educational opportunities and raise community awareness as to services that are available locally. |
$7,500.00 |
$6,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Regional Disability Advocacy Services (RDAS) |
A Dance Party to celebrate International Day of People with Disability. In 2023 the event to be held at the RSL Club which can accommodate 350 guests from Wagga Wagga and surrounding townships. |
$6,500.00 |
$5,500.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Women in Business Wagga Wagga |
To engage a high-profile speaker who is a leader in her field to share their experience and insights with our members and the community of Wagga Wagga. The aim of this event is to build the capacity amongst the working women of Wagga Wagga. |
$7,500.00 |
$6,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Pastorale |
An outdoor dining event in Wagga Wagga, to coincide with the annual Gears and Beers weekend. This will be a long dinner style event on the Baylis/Fitzmaurice St Bridge, aiming for approximately 200 attendees to enjoy a 3 course degustation meal prepared by the Pastorale team. |
$7,500.00 |
$6,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
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$44,000 |
$35,000 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-9 |
Financial Implications
Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Events |
$35,000 |
$35,000 |
$0 |
Additional funding of $15,000 toward the Events category was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Place and Identity
Objective: Our community feel welcome, included and connected
Activate community spaces to promote connectedness
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Extensive advertising and media communication was undertaken to promote the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 on all Council platforms. A community engagement workshop was held on 15 March 2023. Staff proactively contacted community networks to promote the annual grants program and to provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-10 |
RP-10 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Environment
Author: Madeleine Scully
Executive: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed total $35,361. This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Environment category for 2023/24. |
That Council: a approve the successful applications for the Environment Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $6,500. b approve the budget transfers as detailed in the financial implications section of the report |
Report
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business.
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and Annual Grants category. An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,361 and an additional $15,000 to the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council. The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment and Youth Programs & Projects categories.
A total of three applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 –Environment category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a Councillor, independent community representatives and staff. Panel members were Councillor Georgie Davies, Council’s Environmental Officer, and an independent community representative, Nicole Maher.
Of the three applications received a total of $10,000 was requested with $7,000 available. Out of these applications, two applications were successful and recommended for full funding while one application was unsuccessful. The total amount of unallocated funds is $500. The following table details the successful applications received. A list with the unsuccessful applicant details has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Organisation Name |
Project Description |
Funding Requested |
Funding Approved |
Reason for Part Funding |
Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare Group |
Paint signs on the gutter drains around Glenfield indicating that litter going down these drains ends up in Flowerdale Lagoon. And conduct workshop/s with school children from the surrounding area of Glenfield of the importance of Flowerdale Lagoon. Liaise with Charles Sturt University’s platypus researcher, Joanne Connelly. |
$3,000.00 |
$3,000.00 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes. |
Wagga Wagga Business Chamber |
'Building a Better Future - Our Path to Net Zero’ engage with Rewiring Australia or someone of a similar status as guest speaker to address all things sustainable, but with a key focus on small to medium business owners achieving lower Net Zero Emissions and how this can be achieved by making some simple changes. |
$3,500.00 |
$3,500.00 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes. |
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$6,500.00 |
$6,500.00 |
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Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Environment |
$7,000 |
$6,500 |
$500 |
It is proposed the unallocated funds of $500 be transferred to the 2023/24 Biodiversity Education and Programs cost centre, which will contribute toward the services Council can provide to the community for the financial year.
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
The Environment
Objective: Our natural areas are protected and enhanced
Preserve and improve our natural assets
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Extensive advertising and media communication was undertaken to promote the 2023/24 Annual Grants Program on all Council platforms. A community engagement workshop was held on 15 March 2023. Council staff proactively contacted community networks to promote the annual grants program and to provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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Drop-in session(s) |
Survey/feedback form(s) |
Connect.Wagga |
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ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2023-24 - Unsuccessful Applicants - Environment This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it. - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-11 |
RP-11 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Recreational & Community Facilities
Author: Madeleine Scully
Executive: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed total $35,361. This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Recreational & Community Facilities category for 2023/24. |
That Council approve the successful applications for the Recreational & Community Facilities Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $30,000. |
Report
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business.
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and annual grants category. An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,361 and an additional $15,000 to the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment and Youth Programs & Projects categories.
A total of six applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 –Recreational and Community Facilities category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a Councillor, independent community representatives and staff.
Panel members were Councillor Dan Hayes, Council’s Strategic Recreation Officer, and an independent community representative, Tanya Bertoldi.
Of the six applications received a total of $43,719 was requested with $30,000 available. Out of these applications, five applications were successful, either fully funded or part funded, one application was unsuccessful.
The total amount of unallocated funds is $0. The following table details the successful applications received. A list of unsuccessful applicants has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-11 |
Organisation Name |
Project Description |
Funding Requested |
Funding Approved |
Reason for Part Funding |
Wagga Par 3 and Driving Range |
Construction of an undercover BBQ area at Wagga Par 3, free for the community to use. Cemented seating area with electric BBQs, table, and chairs, under a skillion roof awning. |
$10,000.00 |
$8,100.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Oura Progress Ass. |
Construct a staging ground that will be located between the existing tennis courts and the Hall and will be used for a variety of purposes by different user groups in the Oura district. The RFS require a staging ground in the event of a large fire. The Oura RFS staging ground will consist of a large 6m x 12m undercover area with an attached 6m x 4m storage shed. |
$10,000.00 |
$10,000.00 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes that meet the priorities of this category. |
Wagga Wagga School of Arts |
Purchase & install new auditorium seating, as current seating is not fit for purpose. |
$9,909.00 |
$8,090.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objectives & outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Southern Inland Rugby Union |
Supply and erect a weatherproof shelter for the gatekeepers at Conolly Park, Tolland |
$2,260.00
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$2,260.00 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes that meet the priorities of this category. |
North Wagga Australian Football and Netball Club Inc. |
Upgrade the sound/entertainment system currently used within the McPherson Oval clubrooms, North Wagga. This will improve the capacity and quality of this venue to hold community group events for not only the Football/Netball Club but also the Wagga City Cats who utilise the venue during the cricket season and the various organisations that hire the venue for use such as Baptist Care. |
$1,550.00 |
$1,550.00 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes that meet the priorities of this category. |
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$33,719.00 |
$30,000.00 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
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Financial Implications
Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Recreational & Community Facilities |
$30,000 |
$30,000 |
$0 |
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
The Environment
Objective: Our built environment is functional, attractive and health promoting
Improve the facilities of our spaces and places
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Extensive advertising and media communication was undertaken to promote the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 on all Council platforms. A community engagement workshop was held on 15 March 2023. Council staff proactively contacted community networks to promote the annual grants program and to provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2023 - unsuccesful Applicants - Recreational Community Facilities This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it. - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-12 |
RP-12 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Youth Programs & Projects
Author: Madeleine Scully
Executive: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed total $35,361.
This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Youth Programs & Projects category for 2023/24.
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That Council: a approve the successful applications for the Youth Program & Projects Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $13,384 b approve the budget transfers as detailed in the financial implications section of the report |
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The Annual Grants Program 2023/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business.
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and annual grants category. An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,361 and an additional $15,000 to the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council. The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment and Youth Programs & Projects categories.
A total of six applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 –Youth Programs & Projects category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a Councillor, independent community representatives and staff. Panel members were Councillor Rod Kendall, Council’s Youth Development Officer, and an independent community representative, Maimuna Zaman.
Of the six applications received a total of $33,927 was requested with $15,000 available. Out of these applications, three applications were successful, either fully funded or part funded, three applications were unsuccessful.
The total amount of unallocated funds is $1,616.00. The following table details the successful applications received. A list of unsuccessful applicants has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Organisation Name |
Project Description |
Funding Requested |
Funding Approved |
Reason for Part Funding |
Alphabet Soup Youth Group – Auspice, Eastern Riverina Arts |
The Wear It Purple Disco (WIP) 2023, young LGBTQIA+ identifying youth to be celebrated during a four hour long disco following Wear It Purple Day; a national day to recognise and to raise awareness against homophobia and transphobia against youth and to celebrate and uplift their identities. |
$5,000.00 |
$4,175.00 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes that meet the priorities of this category. Recommended to be fully funded minus GST. |
Out Social |
'Rainbow Screening Night' will screen a movie with queer representation for the community and their allies. Information and hand-outs will be available for safety planning and support for the community to anyone who needs it. To be hosted on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) as it is a meaningful day in the community. |
$5,000.00 |
$4,209.00 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes that meet the priorities of this category. Recommended to be fully funded minus GST. |
Unique State Art Space – Auspice, Eastern Riverina Arts |
Print > Press > Play is a project facilitated by printmaker and registered art therapist Elaine Camlin and Art Factory local artist Annelise Triulcio at Unique State Art Space. A total of six workshops will run over 6 weeks starting in mid-January 2024. There will be three themes, Pokémon, Lego, and Disney, each providing space for two groups, 7-15 years, and 16- 24 years. |
$7,337.00 |
$5,000.00 |
Detailed application with clear objectives and outcomes that meet the priorities of this category. Recommended to funded to the maximum amount in this category which is $5,000.00 toward the delivery of 4 workshops. |
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$17,337.00 |
$13,384.00 |
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Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Youth Programs & Projects |
$15,000 |
$13,384 |
$1,616 |
It is proposed the unallocated funds of $1,616 be transferred to the 2023/24 Youth Programs cost centre, which will contribute toward the services Council can provide to the community for the financial year.
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy.
Link to Strategic Plan
Growing Economy
Objective: Wagga Wagga is a hub for activity
Facilitate the development of vibrant precincts
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Extensive advertising and media communication was undertaken to promote the 2023/24 Annual Grants Program on all Council platforms. A community engagement workshop was held on 15 March 2023. Council staff proactively contacted community networks to promote the annual grants program and to provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2023-24 - Unsuccessful Applicants - Youth Programs Projects This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it. - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
RP-13 |
RP-13 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Small Business
Author: Madeleine Scully
Executive: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
Council’s Annual Grants Program 23/24 consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business. The program offers the opportunity for individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for funding for a range of programs and activities across the Local Government Area.
The total amount of funding available in the 2023/24 financial year is $202,000. The 2022/23 remaining uncommitted funds including COVID impacted projects that did not proceed totalling $35,361. This sum along with an additional $15,000 toward the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, has been included in the carryover budget as detailed in the Finance Report within this business paper, bringing the total funding available for 2023/24 to $252,361.
The Annual Grants Program 23/24 funding priorities continued to focus on areas within the Local Government Area that have high levels of social and community disadvantage. The Annual Grants Program application period opened on Monday 27 February 2023 and closed on Monday 1 May 2023. This report provides details regarding the Small Business category for 2023/24.
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That Council approve the successful applications for the Small Business Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $37,500 including the budget variation from Economic Development 2022/23 operational savings. |
Report
The Annual Grants 2023/24 program consists of ten grant categories: Community Programs & Projects; Recreational & Community Facilities; Neighbourhood & Rural Villages; Rural Halls; Arts, Culture & Creative Industries; Local Heritage; Events; Environment; Youth Programs & Projects; and Small Business.
Each category is reported as a separate report to allow councillors to consider pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in each report and annual grants category. An overall total of 119 applications were received for assessment in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24, with $252,361 available inclusive of the 2022/23 uncommitted funds of $35,361 and additional $15,000 to the Events category that was endorsed at the 26 June 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The total amount of funding requested by the community across all categories was $752,993.58. All categories in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 were oversubscribed except for the Environment category.
A total of twenty applications were received in the Annual Grants Program 2023/24 – Small Business category. Applications were assessed with the panel comprising of a Councillor, independent community representatives and staff.
Panel members were Councillor Georgie Davies, Council’s Economic Development Officer, and an independent community representative, Sally Manning.
Of the twenty applications received a total of $141,043.03 was requested with $37,500 available. Out of these applications, eleven applications were successful, either fully funded or part funded, nine applications were unsuccessful.
The total amount of unallocated funds is $0. The following table details the successful applications received. A list of unsuccessful applicants has been provided under separate cover to Councillors.
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
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Organisation Name |
Project Description |
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Interior Construction Pty Ltd |
Purchase of iPads to increase customer service experience on site at surrounding rural locations and advance the business with use of technology solutions. |
$6,000.00 |
$1,934.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objective and outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Sew me School of Fashion and Design |
To install front access doors to improve accessibility and street appeal. |
$2,299.00 |
$2,069.00 |
A project with clear objective and outcomes. Recommended funding minus GST. |
Bidgee Strawberries and Cream |
To purchase a strawberry cutting machine to improve efficiency in removing the fruit Caylex and to cut fruit to increase product offering and business expansion plans. |
$6,000.00 |
$6,000.00 |
A project with clear objectives and outcomes to implement innovative machinery to support growth of business. |
Rewild |
Purchase of new equipment to increase efficiency and sustainability. |
$7,500.00 |
4,216.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objective and outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding to be spent on the purchase of one fridge and one labelling machine. |
Riverina Seafood Market |
To establish the first fresh seafood market in the region. |
$7,500.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objective and outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Pastorale |
Purchase and install a custom built and commercial grade wood-fired pizza oven. |
$7,500.00 |
$3,291.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objective and outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Bloss Floristry & Design |
Utilising an existing vacant space within The Press cafe and retro-fitting it to accommodate a floristry business with the addition of plumbing and water access plus adequate refrigerator to store flowers. |
$4,986.00 |
$4,487.00 |
A project with innovative objectives and outcomes that will support a network of small business owners. Recommended funding minus GST. |
Zana Aerial Dance Academy |
Purchase of new custom-made costumes to increase professionalism and expand business. |
$3,958.70 |
$3,958.00 |
A project with clear objective and outcomes to support the expansion plans of this small business. |
Chris and Louise Blanchard |
Addition of two new offerings to the business: 1. A second-hand book offering 2. Hot-desk facility and board room hire service |
$5,000.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objective and outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Paint Place Wagga |
To purchase equipment to allow the expansion of stock holding capabilities and improve the overall customer experience in store. |
$7,400.00 |
$4,500.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objective and outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding. |
Little Black Duck Homewares |
Increase visibility of Aboriginal handmade products at local and regional market stalls with the purchase of a market stall fit out that is easily transportable, visually appealing and built by another small business. |
$7,500.00 |
$5,045.00 |
Part funding due to funds available in a competitive category. A project with clear objective and outcomes. Applicant indicates they are willing to accept part funding to be spent on the mobile market fit out only as funding cannot be allocated to staff costs as per funding guidelines. |
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$65,643.70 |
$37,500.00 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
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Financial Implications
Annual Grants Category Description |
Total Budget Available |
Total funds Allocated |
Total Funds Unallocated |
Small Business |
$37,500 |
$37,500 |
$0 |
Additional funding of $25,000 to increase the 2023/24 Small Business category has been funded from 2022/23 Economic Development operational savings carried over to 2023/24.
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
Growing Economy
Objective: Wagga Wagga is an attractive location for people to live, work and invest
Attract and support local businesses, industry, and employment opportunities
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Extensive advertising and media communication was undertaken to promote the 2023/24 Annual Grants Program on all Council platforms. A community engagement workshop was held on 15 March 2023. Council staff proactively contacted community networks to promote the annual grants program and to provide assistance in the preparation of applications.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
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RP-14 APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITY ORGANISATIONS
Author: Greg Ewings
Executive: John Sidgwick
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This report has been prepared for applications submitted to Council by local charitable organisations and community groups seeking relief from fees for the disposal of waste at Council’s Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC) for the 2023/24 financial year, on the basis that they are providing a benefit to the community. |
That Council endorse the annual waste disposal subsidies for the total amount of $5,544.00 for 2023/24 for the applicants as referred to in this report. |
Report
Councils Financial Assistance Policy (POL 093) along with the Delivery Program and Operational Plan incorporate the specific program of Waiving of Gregadoo Waste Management Centre Fees and outlines a $10,300 budget allocation for 2023/24.
As part of this program, not-for-profit, non-government registered charities or community groups located in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area can apply for a waiver or subsidised disposal fees. There are two types of waivers or subsidised disposal fees that may be applied for:
1. An annual waiver or reduction to a maximum value of $1,000, or
2. A waiver or fee reduction for a single, specific project up to a maximum value of $250. This may be for advertised events such as Clean-Up Australia Day or the Adopt-A-Road Program.
An advertisement was placed in regional newspapers and on Council’s website during April and May 2023 inviting applications for subsidised waste disposal fees. Nine applications were received by the advertised closing date of 31 May 2023.
The following table lists the applicants and the amount of the subsidy requested:
Name of Applicant |
Requested Subsidy $ |
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Anglican Parish for Wagga Wagga |
$500.00 |
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Carevan Wagga |
$250.00 |
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ErinEarth Unlimited |
$1,000.00 |
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The MenShed Wagga Wagga |
$1,000.00 |
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Riding for the disabled |
$1,000.00 |
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South Wagga Anglican church |
$300.00 |
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Rotary Club of South Wagga Wagga Inc |
$400.00 |
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Wagga Wagga Baptist Church |
$250.00 |
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Eastern Riverina Arts |
$844.00 |
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$5,544.00 |
The nine organisations/community groups that submitted applications for subsidised waste disposal fees are well known to Council for providing valuable charitable and social services that benefit the community of Wagga Wagga.
It is recommended to approve all nine applications that were received. It is proposed that the remaining budget amount of $4,756.00 be retained to fund any further applications for subsidised fees that may be received during the 2023/24 financial year
Financial Implications
Job consolidation 70035 - Charity Subsidies for Waste Disposal
Policy and Legislation
Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993
POL 093 - Subsidy for waste disposal by charitable organisations & community groups policy
Link to Strategic Plan
The Environment
Objective: Wagga Wagga is sustainable, liveable, and resilient to the impacts of climate change
Educate and engage our community in sustainability
Risk Management Issues for Council
No risk management issues were identified in respect to the provision of subsidised waste disposal fees provided they are applied as per the Policy.
Internal / External Consultation
The opportunity to apply for the subsidies was advertised widely in media and newsprint across the Wagga Wagga LGA. Submissions were invited and 9 submissions were received.
Internal consultation with the relevant sections within Council will be undertaken to ensure the operators of the landfill and finance staff are advised of the subsidy to ensure it is applied correctly and monitored appropriately.
The charitable organisations, and community groups will be advised of the resolution of Council regarding their application for subsidised disposal fees, how the subsidy will be applied and the conditions of entry into the landfill.
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 17 July 2023 |
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RP-15 DRAFT COMMUNITY NZE 2050 ROADMAP
Author: Carly Hood
Executive: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: |
The Draft Community Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2050 Roadmap (draft Roadmap) has been developed in response to Council’s resolution to develop a NZE 2050 Community Roadmap that outlines and provides clarity regarding Councils role in the community achieving the net zero emissions targets set by the NSW Government and endorsed by Council. The roadmap provides guidance to the whole community on emission reduction pathways they may take to contribute to the NZE targets. |
That Council: a endorse the Draft Community Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2050 Roadmap to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 42 days from 21 July 2023 and invite public submissions until 31 August 2023 b receive a further report summarising feedback and submissions |
Report
At its Ordinary Meeting on 11 April 2022 Council resolved the following:
That Council:
a receive and note the report
b endorse an interim community net zero emissions target of 50% reduction in community emissions by 2030 as detailed in this report
c develop a roadmap that outlines Councils role in the community achieving both the 2030 and 2050 net zero emissions targets
d endorse staff to facilitate 6 monthly forums comprising of representatives of relevant community and business groups with State Government agencies to discuss the approach to community net zero emissions
e approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report
Introduction
Council has a key role in helping to achieve the NZE goals through demonstrating leadership, raising awareness and encouraging action at a local level. In developing the Wagga Wagga Net Zero Emissions 2050 Community Roadmap (Roadmap) it is not intended that Council would become responsible for the delivery of the community target or funding specific objectives and programs of the State Government.
Reaching NZE by 2050 requires action by governments, business and community. What we collectively do now will limit the increase in global temperatures. The transition to net zero emissions will vary in different places due to the social, environmental and economic challenges and opportunities in those places. Local councils are uniquely placed to incorporate their knowledge of an area, planning expertise, local networks and collaboration skills to work towards a low emissions future that is sensitive to local values and opportunities.
The draft Roadmap will give members of our community an insight into the pathways that are available for them to engage in climate solutions. It identifies a list of pathways that everyone in our Local Government Area (LGA) needs to consider for us to achieve net zero targets.
The draft Roadmap is not a prescriptive, detailed document but instead encourages our community to engage in as many pathways as possible which they feel are realistic and relevant for their circumstances and note that this may change over time.
The document also outlines and provides clarity regarding Councils role in the community achieving both the 2030 and 2050 net zero emissions targets set by the State, whether it be through advocacy, education or leading by example and undertaking direct action at the corporate level.
Initial consultation and development
It is important that the draft Roadmap reflects the values and community understanding of the issue in our LGA. The draft Roadmap document has been informed by research, benchmarking and reviewing other regional community net zero plans and conducting an initial multi-tiered consultation process.
The following organisations have been involved in two NZE forum events to provide input into the development of the draft Roadmap:
Charles Sturt University |
NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust |
Climate Action Wagga |
NSW Department of Primary Industries |
Climate Rescue of Wagga |
NSW Farmers Federation |
Committee 4 Wagga |
NSW Office of Environment and Climate Change |
Essential Energy |
Regional Development Australia – Riverina |
Farmers for Climate Action |
Regional Growth & Development Corporation (SAP) |
Kildare Catholic College |
Riverina Local Land Services |
Kurrajong Recycling |
Riverina Water County Council |
Mawang Gaway |
Southern NSW Innovation Hub - CSU |
Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc |
Transport for NSW |
Murrumbidgee Local Health District |
Wagga Wagga Business Chamber |
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In addition to this staff have also consulted with relevant experts, along with targeted businesses and non-government organisations for example TEYS Australia, Riverina Sustainable Food Alliance, individual farmers and experts from other Council’s and industry organisations like Climate Council and Beyond Zero Emissions.
The open Community consultation phase to date has included:
• 2 facilitated sessions in the Council Committee Meeting Room
• 5 drop-in sessions in the Wagga Wagga Library
• 4 direct school sessions with Kildare Catholic College, The Riverina Anglican College, Indie School and Kooringal High School
• An online survey for the whole community promoted through:
• Media Release
• Council News article
• Council Facebook posts
• Council Website
• Online Youth Forum
• Sustainable Wagga eNewsletter.
From this phase of the community consultation Council received feedback from a total of 180 people including many detailed suggestions and comments.
Financial Implications
The draft Roadmap is a high-level guiding document for the whole community and does not rely solely on Council to implement the actions. Council has a key role to play in providing relevant, timely and accurate information to our local community so that households, businesses and industry can take up the various initiatives and funding opportunities that are most applicable to them. This can occur at current service levels without any implications to the Long-Term Financial Plan. Any increase to this effort would require additional funds and this would be requested through normal budget processes.
Policy and Legislation
Climate Change (Emissions Targets) Bill 2021
NSW Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020–2030
NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041
NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy 2021
NSW Electricity Strategy 2019
Link to Strategic Plan
The Environment
Objective: Wagga Wagga is sustainable, liveable, and resilient to the impacts of climate change
Support and empower our community to reach 50% reduction in emissions compared to 2005 levels by 2030 and to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Risk Management Issues for Council
A number of risk management issues were identified and have been actively managed.
A summary of these risks are as follows:
- Lack of engagement from the community
- Inability to meet everyone’s expectations
- Inability to resource and deliver on plans
Internal / External Consultation
Significant consultation has occurred to develop the draft Roadmap. During the public exhibition period Council staff will seek feedback on the draft Roadmap over a 42 days period through a variety of mediums.
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RP-16 2023 NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS, TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE CONGRESS
Author: Ingrid Hensley
Executive: Scott Gray
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Endorse representation to attend the 22023 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress at Canberra on 6 and 7 September 2023. |
That Council: a consider Council representation at the 2023 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress to be held from 6-7 September 2023 in Canberra b appoint one Councillor as Council’s delegate to attend the 2023 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress |
Report
The Annual National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress will be held in Canberra on 6 and 7 September 2023. The theme of this year’s Congress is “Building Communities that are safer, stronger, smarter”.
The Congress will be centred on practical takeaways, with successful council projects from around the country showcased, as well as opportunities to hear from leading experts across the key areas of roads, transport and related infrastructure, including community infrastructure.
There will also be an opportunity to interact with policy and grant program leads from federal government agencies and have your questions answered and learn about the latest trends and developments in road safety, circular economy, decarbonising infrastructure builds, telecommunications, and technology.