Agenda of Ordinary Meeting of Council - Monday, 29 January 2024

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 29 January 2024

RP-2

RP-2 PLANNING PROPOSAL LEP23/0001 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 FOR REZONING AND RECLASSIFICATION OF LAND LOCATED ON BOWEN PLACE AND BOYD PLACE, TOLLAND, WAGGA WAGGA

Author: Lou Hawkins

Executive: John Sidgwick

Summary:

Council is in receipt of a Planning Proposal to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010. The proposal seeks to rezone part Lot 12, DP1187387 from RE1 Public Recreation to R1 General Residential, and reclassify the land from community land to operational land.

Council considered the Planning Proposal LEP23/0001 at its meeting on 23 October 2023 adopting to defer consideration until a Plan of Management for cul-de-sac laneways classified as Community Land has been prepared.

The recommendation is to proceed with the Planning Proposal and request a Gateway Determination with the Department of Planning and Environment.

Recommendation

That Council:

a note Council Resolution 23/258 adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 23 October 2023

b support Planning Proposal LEP23/0001 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

c submit the Planning Proposal LEP23/0001 to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway Determination

d subject to endorsement of the Planning Proposal, undertake public exhibition and consultation with a further report to be prepared after the public exhibition period addressing any submissions made in respect of the Planning Proposal

e note that any decision on the use or sale of Council owned land will be subject to a separate Council report

f note that staff will prepare a report on a Plan of Management for cul-de-sac laneways at a future date

Report

Application Details

Submitted Proposal:	Amendment to the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 to reclassify land and amend zoning.
Applicant	Salvestro Planning on behalf of Mr Tony Balding
Land Owners:	Wagga Wagga City Council

Forward

Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 23 October 2023, considered Planning Proposal LEP23/0001 resolving as follows (23/258):

That Council defer consideration of Planning Proposal LEP23/0001 until a Plan of Management for cul-de-sac laneways classified as Community Land has been prepared.

Following this resolution, council staff consulted to understand the nature of councillor concerns and provide additional information and clarity. Staff were advised that there were no concerns with the progression of the planning proposal on the basis that a plan of management for cul de sac laneways was prepared by staff in the future (noting current council priorities). As such this report is returned to council for consideration only seeking endorsement of the planning proposal at this time.

The Proposal

Council is in receipt of a Planning Proposal to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010. The proposal seeks to rezone part Lot 12, DP1187387 from RE1 Public Recreation to R1 General Residential and reclassify the land from community land to operational land.

In 2023, Council was approached by the landowner adjoining the laneway at Bowen Place enquiring about the proposed future use of the land and whether Council would be prepared to consider disposal of the land. Staff advised that the property was classified as community land and that under provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, Council was prevented from disposing of the land whilst it was classified as community land.

The landowner subsequently lodged a planning proposal to rezone the land from RE1 Public Recreation to R1 General Residential and to reclassify the land from community land to operational land. As part of Council’s initial scoping advice to the applicant in relation to the planning proposal, it was recommended that the adjacent laneway on Boyd Place also be included in the proposal to enable more efficient planning and use of Council resources.

The proposed amendments are shown in the maps below:

Figure 1 and 2: Proposal outcomes for reclassification and rezoning respectively.

The application and supporting documents are provided under separate covers (see attachments).

Site and Locality

Council owns both sites, with Bowen Place approximately 265m² in area and Boyd Place 171 m² in area. They are located approximately 6.3km south of the CBD (11 minutes’ drive). They are recreational in nature and are utilised as informal pedestrian laneways between the cul-de-sac and the active travel path.

The existing parcel (see Figure 3 below) is zoned RE1 Public Recreation and is an open space corridor which functions to complement the active travel path. The character of the local area is largely low density urban and comprises a mix of social housing and private housing. R1 General Residential zoning exists to the north of the site, with SP2 Infrastructure zoning to the south (see Figures 1 and 2 above). The site adjoins Red Hill Road to the south, and there is an active travel path that runs parallel. Jubilee Park is situated to the south of Red Hill Road.

Figure 3: Aerial view of the subject land. Source: Sixmaps.

Key Considerations

The Planning Proposal has been assessed against Council’s strategies, policies and guidelines, the 2023 NSW Local Environmental Plan Making Guideline and the Ministerial Directions. The key considerations are identified below:

1. Precinct-level Approach

When considering changes to planning provisions, consideration is to be given to applying the changes to a larger precinct, rather than solely applying at a smaller scale, which achieves site-specific outcomes only. The precinct-level approach enables Council to better plan for infrastructure servicing and delivery and facilitates efficient planning. As such, as part of Council’s initial scoping advice to the applicant it was recommended that the adjacent laneway on Boyd Place be similarly included in the proposal to enable more efficient planning and use of Council resources.

2. Council’s Vision of Strategic Intent

There is general support for the Planning Proposal to rezone land from RE1 to R1 in both local and regional strategies.

· Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2041

The Riverina Murray Regional Plan outlines a goal to promote the growth of regional cities. The proposal is consistent with this plan due to the opportunity to facilitate additional housing.

 Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement – Wagga Wagga 2040

The Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement – Wagga Wagga 2040 (LSPS) was adopted on 8 February 2021 and provides a blueprint for how and where Wagga Wagga will grow into the future. It sets Council’s 20-year vision for land use planning under key themes and principles. The proposal is consistent with this plan due to the opportunity to facilitate additional housing.

3. Infrastructure

One of the key issues to consider with Local Environmental Plan (LEP) amendments is the impact of any proposal on existing infrastructure and the ability of existing networks to cope with increased demands. The site is in an existing urban environment and there is opportunity to connect to existing services and infrastructure including roads, reticulated water, stormwater, sewer and waste collection services. Other infrastructure networks and services, including public transport, waste management/recycling, health, education, emergency, mail and other community services are established in the local area and are accessible to the subject sites. The Planning Proposal’s intent is to enable at least one additional dwelling on the Bowen place subject site, and it also provides the opportunity to facilitate at least one additional dwelling on the Boyd Place subject site in the future, with both sites having minimal impact on public infrastructure.

4. LEP Provisions

· Existing provisions

The site is currently zoned RE1 Public Recreation and is classified as community land.

· Proposed provisions

The amendment will rezone the land to R1 General Residential and reclassify the land to operational land. The proposed changes to the LEP may facilitate additional dwellings.

5. Development Control Plan

Future development of the subject land will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 (DCP).

6. Additional Considerations

Urban Design and Access

Pedestrian movement and access corridors within residential housing estates are an integral part of good urban design. However, the two subject laneways are located at the end of cul de sacs and lack clear legibility, are not signposted, do not have paving or lighting and do not connect well with the existing pedestrian network (see Figures 4-6 below).

Figure 4: Site Photos Bowen Place

Figure 5: Site Photos Bowen Place

Figure 6: Site Photo Boyd Place

While, the laneways can be used to support movement and connectivity, the loss of these laneways does not significantly affect access to the balance of the open space corridor off Red Hill Road and Glenfield Road, with access retained from Brooks Circuit (approximately 5-minute walk west of Boyd Place) and Ramus Street to the east (approximately 3-minute walk east of Bowen Place). Access to the cul-de-sacs in the event of emergencies is also maintained via these routes.

In this instance, the thoroughfares do not appear to provide additional amenity or benefit to the community in the context of urban design principles (such as movement and connectivity, and access to greenspace) and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.

It is noted that as part of the Tolland Renewal Project, the Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) plan to reconnect a number of cul de sacs within the Tolland Estate as part of the Masterplan. The size and irregular shape of Bowen Place and Boyd place make such a connection unfeasible.

Crime

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) the area around the laneways is a city hotspot for malicious damage to property, break and enters and assault. A search of the customer enquiry database indicates that the laneways have been a resource burden on Council in terms of complaints from customers in and around the laneways relating to rubbish dumping and requests for maintenance. This is consistent with the submission from the Riverina Police District, who are supportive of the closure of the laneways (see Attachment 5). The Riverina Police District submission references research that suggests mixed use laneways in primarily residential areas facilitate crime. Local Police identify these laneways are used to evade Police and are sites that attract litter and graffiti.

This information indicates that the laneways have been a resource burden on Council and lane closures in these locations could reduce opportunities for rubbish dumping, anti-social behaviours, and assist Police with crime prevention.

Statutory Planning Considerations

Internal feedback has indicated that alternative land uses for these parts of Lot 12, DP1187387 are not suitable given the lot size, zoning and configuration of the allotments. The Boyd Place laneway has potential for a dwelling extension or dual occupancy at 4 or 5 Boyd Place. The Bowen Place laneway has potential for expansion of a multi-dwelling development at 4 Bowen Place or a dwelling extension or dual occupancy at 3 Bowen Place. On balance, based on the feasible land use options available to the sites, it is considered this proposal would enable a beneficial planning outcome for Council, by supplementing the development opportunities for the adjoining land.

The Development Application on the adjacent lot to the west of the Bowen Place laneway was for installation of two manufactured dwellings (dual occupancy) and 3 lot community title subdivision (DA22/0383). Determined 2/11/2022, multi-residential development category.

Economic Implications

A future sale of the subject sites to facilitate residential opportunities will create economic opportunities through the construction process. The sale of the subject sites to adjoining landowners will create community benefit.

Reclassification

This Planning Proposal will facilitate a reclassification and rezoning of the site to enable future residential opportunities. The LEP practice note ‘Classification and reclassification of public land through a local environmental plan’ has been considered in relation to reclassification of land through an LEP. This document clarifies issues arising in relation to public reserve status and any interests affecting the land.

The reclassification of the site will enable Council to consider disposing of the site, which will result in a loss of community classified land. The reclassification will require a community hearing to be undertaken to ensure community members can present their concerns on the reclassification and potential loss of community land. This will be conditioned as part of the Gateway Determination if approved by NSW Department of Planning and Environment. It is noted that the practice note specifies the proposal must be exhibited for at least 28 days. A public hearing must be held and a further 21 days public notice needs to be given before the hearing. This provides the community an opportunity to discuss issues with an independent person in a public forum. If the proposal is supported and the plan is made, the sale of the land will be facilitated by Council’s property team.

Loss of Public Open Space

As the proposed land is currently being used for the purposes of a laneway, it is considered that the loss of public open space is minor, and from a social and economic perspective, the current use is not considered the best planning outcome for the land. The proposal will result in a negligible loss of open space as access to the active travel path, Red Hill Road and Jubilee Park can occur via Ramus Street. Urban design considerations have been explored as part of the planning assessment. Selling the land would remove the ongoing maintenance burden for council and has the potential to reduce CPTED concerns. The proceeds from the potential sale of the lots will be invested in the community.

Tolland Renewal Masterplan

The Tolland Renewal Masterplan was not initially able to be shared with Council by Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) due to confidentiality reasons during the initial stages of the assessment. During this time the Planning Proposal was referred to LAHC. No comment was received, nor any objection raised. As there has been no objection to the proposal by LAHC, the proposal does not appear to be inconsistent with the draft Tolland Renewal Masterplan, as per the analysis below. There will be additional opportunity for comment at the public exhibition stage of the Planning Proposal process. The benefit of proceeding with the amendments proposed by this application is that it may have less risk than if the amendments were to be incorporated into a future Planning Proposal associated with the Tolland Renewal Masterplan.

The Tolland Renewal Masterplan is currently on public exhibition between 11 September to 24 October 2023. As can be seen in Figure 7, Boyd Place is shown as connecting through to the eastern Jordan Place. This is not inconsistent with the Planning Proposal. Bowen Place is still reflected as a cul-de-sac, which aligns with the Planning Proposal. The proposed land use in the Masterplan appears to be residential and as such the proposed reclassification and rezoning appears to be consistent with the draft Masterplan.

Figure 7 Landscape Masterplan extracted from Draft Concept Masterplan – Tolland Renewal Project

Figure 8 Neighbourhood Masterplan extracted from Draft Concept Masterplan – Tolland Renewal Project

Disposal Process

The process for disposing of Council owned land is outlined in Council’s Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land Policy POL 038. The policy restates the legislative position that Council cannot deal with community land other than to become or be added to a Crown reserve or National Park, and therefore a reclassification is necessary to facilitate this course of action.

The policy provides that disposal of land should occur at market value, and by open competitive processes unless exceptional circumstances warrant disposal by means of direct negotiations. One such exceptional circumstance is where the only potential purchaser is the adjoining owner(s). In this case, the size of the subject sites limits the development potential of the land by third parties. This may be an issue for consideration in this case.

A further report providing a detailed disposal brief and recommendations as to the proposed disposal strategy will be provided to Council for consideration if the Planning Proposal is supported.

Although the Planning Proposal seeks to rezone and reclassify two parts of Lot 12, DP1187387, there is currently active interest in the potential disposal of the Bowen Place subject site.

Conclusion

The submitted Planning Proposal seeks to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 by rezoning part of the subject land to R1 General Residential and reclassifying part of the subject land as operational land.

The two sites have the potential to be infill sites near existing services. The Planning Proposal may facilitate higher density development in the area and may provide additional residential options.

The proposal is supported for the following reasons:

· It creates an opportunity for new infill development within the existing urban area. 

· It provides benefits to the broader community.

· It is consistent with the relevant strategic documents.

· It is consistent with Council’s vision and strategic intent.

· It is consistent with relevant S9.1 Ministerial Directions and SEPPs.

· The investigation of the subject land provided with the application is sufficient to support the Planning Proposal and forward the proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking Gateway Determination.

It is recommended that Council endorse the Planning Proposal and forward it to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment seeking Gateway Determination.

Financial Implications

The application has been submitted with the applicable Standard LEP Amendment fee of $11,400. The proponent has paid this fee.

Policy and Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

Chapter 15, Part 8, Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1993

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: Future growth and development of Wagga Wagga is planned for in a sustainable manner

Ensure sustainable urban development

Risk Management Issues for Council

An approval of the proposal may be subject to public scrutiny during the public consultation process and may put additional pressure on Council to consider the increase of density around the central business district.

Refusal of the application may result in an appeal process. The applicant can appeal Council’s decision by submitting the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment through the Rezoning Review process.

Internal / External Consultation

A Councillor workshop was held on 16 September where officers presented the Planning Proposal to Councillors.

Internal referral occurred. There is support for the proposal to proceed.

Formal public consultation with the general public and relevant referral agencies specified by the conditions of the Gateway will occur after the Gateway Determination.

As this proposal includes a reclassification of community land to operational, a public hearing will be conditioned as part of any Gateway Determination. The public hearing will be chaired by an independent person and will enable the opportunity for affected community members to raise concerns in a public forum. The independent chair will prepare a report with recommendations based on the public hearing. In accordance with the Practice note PN 16-001 - Classification and reclassification of public land through and environmental plan - the exhibition period is a minimum of 28 days with a further 21 days public notice required for the public hearing.

Proposed consultation methods are indicated in the table below.

Mail

Traditional Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news

Media release

Media opportunity

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meeting(s)

Community meeting(s)

Stakeholder workshop(s)

Drop-in session(s)

Survey/feedback form(s)

Have your Say

Email newsletter

Social media

Website

Inform

Consult

Involve

Collaborate

Other methods (please list specific details below)

Attachments

1.	LEP23/0001 Planning Proposal - Provided under separate cover
2.	LEP23/0001 Infrastructure Services Mapping - Provided under separate cover
3.	LEP23/0001 Information Checklist - Provided under separate cover
4.	LEP23/0001 Police Submission - Provided under separate cover
5.	LEP23/0001 Planning Proposal Application - Provided under separate cover
6.	LEP23/0001 Title Search and Deposited Plan - Provided under separate cover
7.	LEP23/0001 Planning Proposal Assessment Report - Provided under separate cover

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 29 January 2024

RP-3

RP-3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Author: Carolyn Rodney

Summary:

This report is for Council to consider information presented on the 2023/24 budget and Long-Term Financial Plan, and details Council’s external investments and performance as at 31 December 2023.

Recommendation

That Council:

a approve the proposed 2023/24 budget variations for the month ended 31 December 2023 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report

b approve the proposed budget variations to the 2023/24 Long Term Financial Plan Capital Works Program including new projects and future year timing adjustments

c note the contract variation to Gardiner Street Path (University Link) as part of the Active Travel Plan Stage 1 Project as presented in this report

d note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (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

e note the details of the external investments as of 31 December 2023 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

Report

Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) forecasts a balanced budget position as of 31 December 2023.

Proposed budget variations including adjustments to the capital works program are detailed in this report for Council’s consideration and adoption.

Council has experienced a positive monthly investment performance for the month of December when compared to budget ($481,343 up on the monthly budget). This is mainly due to better than budgeted returns on Council’s investment portfolio as a result of the ongoing movement in the interest rate environment, as well as a higher than anticipated investment portfolio balance.

Key Performance Indicators

OPERATING INCOME

Total operating income is 48% of approved budget and is tracking slightly behind for the month of December 2023. An adjustment has been made to reflect the levy of rates that occurred at the start of the financial year. Excluding this adjustment, operating income received is 76% when compared to budget.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenditure is 52% of approved budget and is tracking over budget at this stage of the financial year, which is due to the payment of annual one-off expenses such as rates and insurance, along with one-off commitments raised for operating projects and multi-year contracts.

CAPITAL INCOME

Total capital income is 55% of approved budget. It is important to note that the actual income from capital is influenced by the timing of the receipt of capital grants and contributions in relation to expenditure incurred on the projects.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Total capital expenditure including commitments is 54% of approved budget including pending projects. Excluding commitments, the total expenditure is 28% when compared to the approved budget.

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 1 JULY 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
	ORIGINAL BUDGET 2023/24	BUDGET ADJ 2023/24	APPROVED BUDGET 2023/24	YTD ACTUAL EXCL COMMT'S 2023/24	COMMT'S 2023/24	YTD ACTUAL + COMMT'S 2023/24	YTD % OF BUD
Revenue
Rates & Annual Charges	(79,700,947)	0	(79,700,947)	(39,190,088)	0	(39,190,088)	49%
User Charges & Fees	(32,607,964)	1,992,180	(30,615,784)	(15,002,418)	0	(15,002,418)	49%
Other Revenues	(3,040,358)	0	(3,040,358)	(3,185,316)	0	(3,185,316)	105%
Grants & Contributions provided for Operating Purposes	(13,891,687)	(5,994,554)	(19,886,241)	(3,902,141)	0	(3,902,141)	20%
Grants & Contributions provided for Capital Purposes	(43,630,578)	(5,988,308)	(49,618,886)	(28,591,291)	0	(28,591,291)	58%
Interest & Investment Revenue	(4,873,916)	0	(4,873,916)	(4,423,088)	0	(4,423,088)	91%
Other Income	(1,564,445)	(22,667)	(1,587,112)	(983,167)	0	(983,167)	62%
Total Revenue	(179,309,895)	(10,013,349)	(189,323,244)	(95,277,509)	0	(95,277,509)	50%

Expenses
Employee Benefits & On-Costs	56,172,711	328,830	56,501,540	24,981,173	1,530	24,982,703	44%
Borrowing Costs	3,363,314	0	3,363,314	2,013,983	0	2,013,983	60%
Materials & Services	41,316,274	15,113,871	56,430,145	25,894,304	8,375,243	34,269,548	61%
Depreciation & Amortisation	44,291,577	0	44,291,577	22,145,788	0	22,145,788	50%
Other Expenses	1,954,429	233,560	2,187,989	1,187,335	366,167	1,553,502	71%
Total Expenses	147,098,304	15,676,261	162,774,565	76,222,583	8,742,941	84,965,524	52%

Net Operating (Profit)/Loss	(32,211,591)	5,662,912	(26,548,679)	(19,054,926)	8,742,941	(10,311,985)

Net Operating Result Before Capital (Profit)/Loss	11,418,987	11,651,220	23,070,207	9,536,365	8,742,941	18,279,305

Cap/Reserve Movements
Capital Expenditure - One Off Confirmed	33,539,246	31,076,533	64,615,779	20,101,222	20,297,299	40,398,521	63%
Capital Expenditure - Recurrent	21,649,500	9,568,082	31,217,583	5,421,441	6,651,458	12,072,899	39%
Capital Expenditure - Pending Projects	38,732,266	(37,984,161)	748,105	8,681	119,815	128,496	0%
Loan Repayments	7,523,436	0	7,523,436	3,261,718	0	3,261,718	43%
New Loan Borrowings	(10,609,635)	7,043,364	(3,566,271)	0	0	0	0%
Sale of Assets	(1,490,575)	(2,317,180)	(3,807,755)	(541,049)	0	(541,049)	14%
Net Movements Reserves	(12,841,071)	(13,049,551)	(25,890,622)	0	0	0	0%
Total Cap/Res Movements	76,503,167	(5,662,912)	70,840,256	28,252,013	27,068,572	55,320,585

Net Result after Depreciation	44,291,577	(0)	44,291,577	9,197,087	35,811,513	45,008,599

Add back Depreciation Expense	44,291,577	0	44,291,577	22,145,788	0	22,145,788	50%

Cash Budget (Surplus)/Deficit	0	0	0	(12,948,702)	35,811,513	22,862,811

Years 2-10 Long Term Financial Plan (Surplus) /Deficit

Description	Budget 2024/25	Budget 2025/26	Budget 2026/27	Budget 2027/28	Budget 2028/29	Budget 2029/30	Budget 2030/31	Budget 2031/32	Budget 2032/33
Adopted Bottom Line (Surplus) / Deficit	706,102	2,769,193	2,225,767	0	0	0	0	0	(953,513)
Adopted Bottom Line Adjustments	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Revised Bottom Line (Surplus) / Deficit	706,102	2,769,193	2,225,767	0	0	0	0	0	(953,513)

2023/24 Revised Budget Result – (Surplus) / Deficit

$’000s

Original 2023/24 Budget Result as adopted by Council

Total Budget Variations approved to date.

Budget Variations for December 2023

$0K

Proposed Revised Budget result for 31 December 2023 - (Surplus) / Deficit

$0K

The proposed Operating and Capital Budget Variations for 31 December 2023 which affect the current 2023/24 financial year are listed below.

*Budget Variation*	*Amount*		*Funding Source*	*Net Impact* *(Fav)/ Unfav*
*1 – Community Leadership and Collaboration*
StateCover WHS Incentive Income		($30K)	WHS Training & Development $30K	Nil
Council has been informed that we are to receive an additional $30K above the budgeted $100K budgeted for the StateCover Work Health and Safety Incentive. It is proposed to allocate the additional funds towards the Psychosocial Hazards Code of Practice Implementation in 2023/24. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024 Job Consolidations: 12611 & 13898
*4 – Community Place and Identity*
Civic Theatre Replacement of Overhead Stage Lights		$110K	Clubgrants Funding ($90K) Operating Income ($20K)	Nil
The upgrade of the Wagga Wagga Civic theatre’s lighting system will align with industry standards, ensure energy efficiency, boost productivity and better position the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre as a technical training ground for young people in our region. The upgrade will enable our community and touring companies to deliver works at a higher technical standard, on par with our capital cities. The proposed lighting upgrade from Halogen lighting to LED decreases our energy consumption by 37%. Council has secured $90K in Clubgrants funding and it is proposed to increase operating income budgets by $20K to contribute to the project. This will bring the total project budget to $180K. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024 Job Consolidations: 19566
*5 – The Environment*
Dunns Road – Roads and Traffic Facilities Upgrade		$242K	Civil Infrastructure Reserve ($242K)	Nil
Additional funds are required for the Dunns Road project due to unforeseen additional expenses and changes to the scope of required works. The unforeseen expenses include engaging of an independent verifier and a safety audit for TfNSW requirements, additional property works and compulsory land acquisitions and a pipe replacement at the Holbrook Road intersection. This also included the removal of large quantities of unsuitable material and replacement with suitable material at the Olympic Highway and Dunns Road intersection which was not originally budgeted. This will bring the total project budget to $8,946,356. Estimated Completion: 30 March 2024 Job Consolidation: 13684
Strong Start Cadetship Program		$25K	NSW State Government Grant Income ($25K)	Nil
Council has been successful in securing NSW Government grant funding under the Strong Start Cadetship Program. The program is aimed at addressing the planning skills shortage in NSW and fill vacancies in Councils Planning teams. The grant will allow Council to offer a cadet role in the Development Services Division with this grant partially funding the training for the position. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024 Job Consolidation: 22378

The following 2023/24 project has been reviewed and it is being proposed to transfer it from the Recurrent Program to the Delivery Program for completion in this financial year. There has been no change to the total budget of the project.

Job No.

Project Title

2023/24 Current One-Off Confirmed

2023/24

Current Recurrent

2023/24 Proposed One-Off Confirmed

2023/24 Proposed Recurrent

17749

Renew Community Amenities – Gissing Oval

$756,633

2023/24 Capital Works Summary

Capital Works	Approved Budget	Proposed Movement	Proposed Budget
One-off	$64,615,779	$998,633	$65,614,412
Recurrent	$31,217,583	($756,633)	$30,460,950
Pending	$748,105	$0	$748,105
Total Capital Works	$96,581,467	$242,000	$96,823,467

Contract variation to Gardiner St path (University Link) - $162,342.50 (GST exclusive)

The Lump Sum contract for part of University Link ATP path along Gardiner St was awarded to CRS in 2022 for $306,142.

The works have been unable to commence until November 2023 due to a combination of poor site conditions and excess moisture and contractor availability. The scope of the project has changed some sections of the path from the asphalt surface to concrete following the geotechnical investigation which determined some sections of the pathway contained material unsuitable for the construction of the path in asphalt as originally intended.

The Variation for this concrete surface is $162,342.50. The revised contract value for Gardiner St work is $468,484.50.

The total project budget for ATP Stage 1 is $13.2M, funded by WWCC developer contributions ($1.4M) and State Government grant funding ($11.8M). The remaining budget as at 12 January 2024 is $1.6M. This variation of $162,342.50 will be funded from the overall existing ATP Stage 1 budget.

There is a considerable amount of work remaining, predominantly relating to the Forest Hill link rail trail which is still required to complete the project. A detailed report including the status of the overall project, and the remaining work and required funding and budget variation will be submitted to February 2024 Council meeting.

Current Restrictions

RESERVES SUMMARY
31 DECEMBER 2023
	CLOSING BALANCE 2022/23	ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2023/24	BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 11.12.2023	PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution*	BALANCE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Externally Restricted
Developer Contributions - Section 7.11	(33,518,693)	5,650,317	(2,146,653)		(30,015,029)
Developer Contributions - Section 7.12	(427,766)	(28,137)	0		(455,903)
Developer Contributions - Stormwater Section 64	(7,952,971)	461,121	(1,003,403)		(8,495,253)
Sewer Fund	(45,473,006)	(486,810)	(920,244)		(46,880,059)
Solid Waste	(28,001,560)	1,115,349	(935,606)		(27,821,816)
Specific Purpose Unexpended Grants & Contributions	(13,419,243)	0	13,419,243		0
SRV Levee Reserve	(6,316,594)	0	46,718		(6,269,877)
Stormwater Levy	(5,350,848)	3,299,121	(2,906,312)		(4,958,039)
Total Externally Restricted	(140,460,680)	10,010,962	5,553,743	0	(124,895,976)

Internally Restricted
Additional Special Variation (ASV)	(630,214)	(304,627)	0		(934,841)
Airport	0	0	0		0
Art Gallery	(3,804)	0	0		(3,804)
Bridge Replacement	(277,544)	0	40,739		(236,805)
Buildings	(1,816,155)	222,330	255,413		(1,338,412)
CCTV	(47,471)	12,476	0		(34,995)
Cemetery	(1,246,587)	(240,585)	30,437		(1,456,735)
Civic Theatre	(127)	0	0		(127)
Civil Infrastructure	(8,750,164)	1,975,590	381,233	242,000	(6,151,341)
Council Election	(305,964)	(117,566)	0		(423,531)
Economic Development	(407,131)	0	388,773		(18,358)
Emergency Events Reserve	(245,427)	(91,807)	50,000		(287,235)
Employee Leave Entitlements Gen Fund	(3,604,926)	0	0		(3,604,926)
Environmental Conservation	(116,578)	0	0		(116,578)
Event Attraction	(969,436)	0	728,755		(240,681)
Financial Assistance Grants in Advance	(12,361,442)	0	0		(12,361,442)
Grant Co-Funding	(500,000)	0	0		(500,000)
Gravel Pit Restoration	(807,726)	13,333	26,500		(767,892)
Information Services	(2,419,649)	906,761	92,772		(1,420,116)
Insurance Variations	(50,000)	0	0		(50,000)
Internal Loans	(6,215,667)	(768,775)	240,226		(6,744,217)
Lake Albert Improvements	(127,751)	38,377	0		(89,374)
Library	(166,718)	(155,915)	0		(322,633)
Livestock Marketing Centre	(6,581,531)	1,077,258	4,194,727		(1,309,546)
Museum Acquisitions	(54,612)	10,000	0		(44,612)

	CLOSING BALANCE 2022/23	ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2023/24	BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 11.12.2023	PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution*	BALANCE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Net Zero Emissions	(309,016)	(44,492)	226,196		(127,313)
Oasis Reserve	(1,324,304)	172,650	222,748		(928,906)
Parks & Recreation Projects	(1,061,367)	(137,862)	606,268		(592,962)
Parks Water	(180,000)	(150,000)	0		(330,000)
Planning Legals	(100,000)	(20,000)	0		(120,000)
Plant Replacement	(4,023,265)	128,993	2,353,001		(1,541,272)
Project Carryovers	(6,990,324)	0	6,990,324		0
Public Art	(238,510)	30,000	159,177		(49,332)
Service Reviews	(100,000)	0	0		(100,000)
Sister Cities	(30,590)	0	0		(30,590)
Stormwater Drainage	(110,178)	0	0		(110,178)
Strategic Real Property	(1,723,844)	0	(1,787,417)		(3,511,261)
Subdivision Tree Planting	(348,173)	20,000	0		(328,173)
Unexpended External Loans	(1,870,017)	136,612	1,541,428		(191,977)
Workers Compensation	(194,670)	25,000	9,520		(160,149)
Total Internally Restricted	(66,310,882)	2,737,751	16,750,818	242,000	(46,580,312)

Total Restricted	(206,771,562)	12,748,713	22,304,561	242,000	(171,476,288)

Total Unrestricted	(11,502,000)	0	0	0	(11,502,000)

Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments	(218,273,562)	12,748,713	22,304,561	242,000	(182,978,288)

Investment Summary as at 31 December 2023

In accordance with Regulation 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, details of Wagga Wagga City Council’s external investments are outlined below.

Institution	Rating	Closing Balance Invested 30/11/2023 $	Closing Balance Invested 31/12/2023 $	December EOM Current Yield %	December EOM % of Portfolio	Investment Date	Maturity Date	Term (months)
*At Call Accounts*
NAB	AA-	685,082	160,704	4.35%	0.07%	N/A	N/A	N/A
CBA	AA-	13,618,148	3,966,559	4.35%	1.75%	N/A	N/A	N/A
CBA	AA-	21,704,508	21,784,034	4.40%	9.64%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Macquarie Bank	A+	9,478,088	9,510,293	4.15%	4.21%	N/A	N/A	N/A
*Total At Call Accounts*		45,485,827	35,421,589	4.33%	15.67%
*Short Term Deposits*
AMP	BBB	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.40%	0.44%	15/11/2023	15/11/2024	12
CBA	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.69%	0.44%	30/01/2023	30/01/2024	12
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.06%	0.44%	24/05/2023	24/05/2024	12
Australian Unity	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.44%	0.44%	8/06/2023	11/06/2024	12
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.62%	0.88%	26/06/2023	26/06/2024	12
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.65%	0.88%	30/06/2023	28/06/2024	12
Heritage and People's Choice	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.80%	0.44%	10/07/2023	10/07/2024	12
CBA	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.27%	0.88%	31/08/2023	30/08/2024	12
Australian Unity	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.49%	0.44%	27/11/2023	27/11/2024	12
Suncorp	A+	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.46%	0.88%	30/11/2023	29/11/2024	12
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.46%	0.44%	30/11/2023	29/11/2024	12
BankVic	BBB+	0	1,000,000	5.45%	0.44%	4/12/2023	4/12/2024	12
AMP	BBB	0	2,000,000	5.35%	0.88%	14/12/2023	16/12/2024	12
*Total Short Term Deposits*		15,000,000	18,000,000	5.42%	7.96%
*Medium Term Deposits*
BOQ	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.20%	0.88%	4/01/2022	4/01/2024	24
BOQ	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	3.78%	0.44%	1/06/2022	3/06/2024	24
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.32%	0.88%	28/06/2021	29/06/2026	60
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.80%	0.88%	15/11/2021	17/11/2025	48
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	2.03%	0.88%	6/11/2019	6/11/2024	60
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.83%	0.88%	28/11/2019	28/11/2024	60
Judo Bank	BBB-	1,000,000	0	0.00%	0.00%	3/12/2021	4/12/2023	24
ICBC	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.75%	0.44%	6/01/2020	8/01/2024	48
BOQ	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	2.00%	0.44%	28/02/2020	28/02/2025	60
Police Credit Union	NR	1,000,000	1,000,000	2.20%	0.44%	1/04/2020	1/04/2025	60
ICBC	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.85%	0.44%	29/05/2020	29/05/2025	60
ICBC	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.86%	0.44%	1/06/2020	2/06/2025	60
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.75%	0.88%	25/06/2020	25/06/2025	60
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.75%	0.88%	25/06/2020	25/06/2025	60
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.60%	0.88%	29/06/2020	28/06/2024	48
ICBC	A	3,000,000	3,000,000	5.07%	1.33%	30/06/2022	30/06/2027	60
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.42%	0.88%	7/07/2020	8/07/2024	48
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.50%	0.88%	17/08/2020	18/08/2025	60
BoQ	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.25%	0.44%	7/09/2020	8/09/2025	60
BoQ	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.25%	0.88%	14/09/2020	15/09/2025	60
NAB	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.23%	0.44%	14/09/2023	16/09/2024	12
ICBC	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.20%	0.44%	7/12/2020	8/12/2025	60
NAB	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	0.95%	0.88%	29/01/2021	29/01/2026	60
NAB	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.08%	0.44%	22/02/2021	20/02/2026	60
NAB	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.25%	0.88%	3/03/2021	2/03/2026	60
NAB	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.40%	0.88%	21/06/2021	19/06/2026	60
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.32%	0.88%	25/06/2021	25/06/2026	60
ICBC	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.32%	0.44%	25/08/2021	25/08/2026	60
AMP	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.00%	0.88%	18/10/2021	17/10/2024	36
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.56%	0.88%	30/11/2021	29/11/2024	36
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	2.00%	0.88%	8/02/2022	10/02/2025	36
P&N Bank	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	2.40%	0.88%	9/03/2022	10/03/2025	36
P&N Bank	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	2.00%	0.88%	10/03/2022	11/03/2024	24
MyState	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	2.20%	0.88%	2/03/2022	3/03/2025	36
CBA	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	3.28%	0.88%	26/04/2022	26/04/2024	24
CBA	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	3.78%	0.88%	4/05/2022	6/05/2024	24
CBA	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	3.99%	0.88%	4/05/2022	5/05/2025	36
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	3.76%	0.44%	23/05/2022	23/05/2024	24
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	3.95%	0.88%	6/06/2022	6/06/2024	24
Australian Unity	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.15%	0.88%	8/06/2022	11/06/2024	24
Suncorp	A+	2,000,000	0	0.00%	0.00%	22/06/2022	14/12/2023	18
MyState	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.45%	0.88%	29/06/2022	28/06/2024	24
BoQ	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.50%	0.44%	7/07/2022	7/07/2025	36
CBA	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.25%	0.44%	12/08/2022	12/08/2025	36
P&N Bank	BBB	3,000,000	3,000,000	4.55%	1.33%	29/08/2022	29/08/2025	36
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.55%	0.88%	2/09/2022	2/09/2025	36
P&N Bank	BBB	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.40%	0.44%	9/09/2022	9/09/2025	36
BoQ	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.70%	0.44%	4/10/2022	4/10/2024	24
AMP	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.95%	0.88%	21/10/2022	21/10/2024	24
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.20%	0.88%	21/10/2022	21/10/2025	36
AMP	BBB	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.75%	0.44%	15/11/2022	14/11/2024	24
AMP	BBB	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.80%	0.44%	21/11/2022	20/11/2025	36
P&N Bank	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.75%	0.88%	16/12/2022	16/12/2024	24
Police Credit Union	NR	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.04%	0.88%	15/02/2023	17/02/2025	24
Police Credit Union	NR	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.94%	0.88%	14/03/2023	14/03/2025	24
P&N Bank	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.00%	0.88%	14/03/2023	15/03/2027	48
Hume Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.75%	0.88%	31/03/2023	31/03/2025	24
Auswide	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.95%	0.88%	13/04/2023	13/04/2026	36
P&N Bank	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.20%	0.88%	20/04/2023	20/04/2027	48
P&N Bank	BBB	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.20%	0.44%	26/05/2023	26/05/2026	36
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.37%	0.88%	21/08/2023	21/08/2025	24
P&N Bank	BBB	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.45%	0.44%	30/11/2023	28/11/2025	24
ING Bank	A	0	2,000,000	5.20%	0.88%	14/12/2023	15/12/2025	24
*Total Medium Term Deposits*		105,000,000	104,000,000	3.16%	46.01%
*Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt*
Westpac	AA-	2,512,140	2,522,410	BBSW + 88	1.12%	16/05/2019	16/08/2024	63
Suncorp	A+	1,256,295	1,261,459	BBSW + 78	0.56%	30/07/2019	30/07/2024	60
ANZ	AA-	2,004,429	2,012,845	BBSW + 77	0.89%	29/08/2019	29/08/2024	60
HSBC	AA-	2,526,491	2,506,012	BBSW + 83	1.11%	27/09/2019	27/09/2024	60
ANZ	AA-	1,512,519	1,518,636	BBSW + 76	0.67%	16/01/2020	16/01/2025	60
NAB	AA-	2,015,662	2,023,875	BBSW + 77	0.90%	21/01/2020	21/01/2025	60
Newcastle Permanent	BBB	1,102,368	1,107,533	BBSW + 112	0.49%	4/02/2020	4/02/2025	60
Macquarie Bank	A+	2,009,087	2,017,499	BBSW + 84	0.89%	12/02/2020	12/02/2025	60
BOQ Covered	AAA	553,171	555,949	BBSW + 107	0.25%	14/05/2020	14/05/2025	60
UBS	A+	1,503,882	1,510,992	BBSW + 87	0.67%	30/07/2020	30/07/2025	60
CBA	AA-	2,005,089	2,013,900	BBSW + 70	0.89%	14/01/2022	14/01/2027	60
Rabobank	A+	1,998,148	2,007,308	BBSW + 73	0.89%	27/01/2022	27/01/2027	60
Newcastle Permanent	BBB	985,230	990,780	BBSW + 100	0.44%	10/02/2022	10/02/2027	60
NAB	AA-	2,393,454	2,404,766	BBSW + 72	1.06%	25/02/2022	25/02/2027	60
Bendigo-Adelaide	BBB+	1,668,369	1,654,853	BBSW + 98	0.73%	17/03/2022	17/03/2025	36
ANZ	AA-	2,013,555	2,023,732	BBSW + 97	0.90%	12/05/2022	12/05/2027	60
NAB	AA-	1,707,268	1,714,951	BBSW + 90	0.76%	30/05/2022	30/05/2025	36
Suncorp	A+	902,536	906,873	BBSW + 93	0.40%	22/08/2022	22/08/2025	36
ANZ	AA-	2,538,671	2,551,227	BBSW + 120	1.13%	4/11/2022	4/11/2027	60
NAB	AA-	2,529,216	2,543,831	BBSW + 120	1.13%	25/11/2022	25/11/2027	60
Suncorp	A+	1,117,663	1,108,482	BBSW + 125	0.49%	14/12/2022	14/12/2027	60
CBA	AA-	2,032,511	2,042,389	BBSW + 115	0.90%	13/01/2023	13/01/2028	60
Bank Australia	BBB	1,906,587	1,917,934	BBSW + 155	0.85%	22/02/2023	22/02/2027	48
Bendigo-Adelaide Covered	AAA	1,011,195	1,002,999	BBSW + 115	0.44%	16/06/2023	16/06/2028	60
CBA	AA-	2,506,826	2,520,677	BBSW + 95	1.12%	17/08/2023	17/08/2028	60
ANZ	AA-	2,122,939	2,107,513	BBSW + 93	0.93%	11/09/2023	11/09/2028	60
Bank Australia	BBB	1,658,682	1,666,942	BBSW + 150	0.74%	30/10/2023	30/10/2026	36
*Total Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt*		48,093,982	48,216,368		21.33%
*Fixed Rate Bonds*
ING Covered	AAA	677,210	687,832	1.10%	0.30%	19/08/2021	19/08/2026	60
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	3,000,000	3,000,000	1.00%	1.33%	24/08/2021	16/12/2024	40
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	3,000,000	3,000,000	1.50%	1.33%	24/08/2021	15/12/2026	64
BoQ	BBB+	1,728,190	1,758,219	2.10%	0.78%	27/10/2021	27/10/2026	60
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.50%	0.88%	6/08/2021	15/12/2026	64
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.50%	0.44%	14/07/2021	15/12/2026	65
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.30%	0.88%	29/04/2021	15/06/2026	61
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.00%	0.88%	30/11/2020	15/12/2025	60
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.00%	0.44%	20/11/2020	15/12/2025	61
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.00%	0.88%	21/10/2020	15/12/2025	62
*Total Fixed Rate Bonds*		18,405,400	18,446,051

Applicant	Ben Dransfield
Owner	Latimers in Oz Pty Ltd Directors: Paul Latimer and Vivien Latimer
Development Cost	$792,000.00
Development Description	Change of use to a centre based childcare facility (72 children) with associated alterations and additions and revised car-park layout

1.	DA23/0516 - s4.15 Assessment Report - Provided under separate cover
2 .	DA23/0516 - Plans set - Provided under separate cover
3 .	DA23/0516 - Landscape plans - Provided under separate cover
4 .	DA23/0516 - Statement of Environmental Effects - Provided under separate cover
5 .	DA23/0516 - Traffic and Parking Impact Assessment - Provided under separate cover
6 .	DA23/0516 - Acoustic Report - Provided under separate cover
7 .	DA23/0516 - Plan of Management - Provided under separate cover
8 .	DA23/0516 - Redacted Submissions - Provided under separate cover