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Agenda and
Business Paper

 


Ordinary Meeting of Council

 

 

 

To be held on
Monday 27 May 2024

at 6.00pm

 

 

 

Civic Centre cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets,
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (PO Box 20)
P 1300 292 442
P council@wagga.nsw.gov.au


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WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCILLORS

 

STATEMENT OF ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS

Councillors are reminded of their Oath or Affirmation of Office made under Section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993 and their obligation under Council’s Code of Conduct to disclose and appropriately manage Conflicts of Interest.

 

QUORUM

The quorum for a meeting of the Council is a majority of the Councillors of the Council who hold office for the time being who are eligible to vote at the meeting.

 

 


Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Monday 27 May 2024.

Ordinary Meeting of Council AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER

Monday 27 May 2024

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

CLAUSE               PRECIS                                                                                                 PAGE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY                                                                                   2

REFLECTION                                                                                                                         2

APOLOGIES                                                                                                                          2

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1           ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 13 MAY 2024                                                  2

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST                                                                                            2

Reports from Staff

RP-1            DA23/0676 - Multi dwelling housing (9 two storey attached dwellings) including vehicle movement area and carparking - 251 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (Lot 10 DP123)                                                     3

RP-2            North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options                                                8

RP-3            Tolland Renewal Project                                                                         17

RP-4            Michael Slater Oval                                                                                   26

RP-5            Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management                                       31

RP-6            FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 30 APRIL 2024                            35

RP-7            REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SECTION 356                                 66

RP-8            QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE                                                                                70

Committee Minutes

M-1              FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 15 MAY 2024               72   

Confidential Reports

CONF-1       2023/24 Loan Facility                                                                                     81

CONF-2       RFT2024-23 ROAD PAVEMENT MATERIALS SUPPLY                                       82

CONF-3       RFT2021-11 HIRE FLEET, PLANT & EQUIPMENT REFRESH                              83

CONF-4       PROPOSED SALE OF LOT 18 WITHIN RIFL SUBDIVISION, CURRENTLY KNOWN AS PART LOT 11 DP1223041                                                                                   84

 


 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

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.

 

 

APOLOGIES

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1              ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 13 MAY 2024       

 

Recommendation

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 13 May 2024 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

 

Attachments

 

1.

Minutes - Council Meeting 13 May 2024

85

 

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 27 May 2024

RP-1

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1               DA23/0676 - Multi dwelling housing (9 two storey attached dwellings) including vehicle movement area and carparking - 251 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (Lot 10 DP123)

Author:                        Emma Molloy 

General Manager:    Peter Thompson

         

 

Summary:

The report is for a development application and is presented to Council for determination. The application has been referred to Council under Section 1.10 of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 (DCP) as the application is for multi dwelling housing and seeks to vary a numerical control by more than 10%.

 

The details of the variation and justification are contained within the attached Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council approve DA23/0676 for Multi dwelling housing (9 two storey attached dwellings) including vehicle movement area and carparking at 251 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (Lot 10 DP123) subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

 

Development Application Details

 

Applicant

Maslin Homes Pty Limited

Owner

James Francis McIntyre and Dellys Annette McIntyre

Development Cost

$3,200,000

Development Description

Multi dwelling housing (9 two storey attached dwellings) including vehicle movement area and carparking

Report

Site Location

 


The subject site is legally known as Lot 10 DP123 located at 251 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga. The subject site is located on the northern side of Edward Street approximately 190 metres from the intersection of Edward and Docker Streets. Edward Street is a classified road known as the Sturt Highway. The site is regular in shape and comprises of 1821m² in area. The site is currently vacant.  

 

The surrounding locality is predominantly residential with a mix of both one storey detached development and multi-unit development. 

Assessment

 

·   The proposed development seeks consent for 9 two storey attached town houses and a community title subdivision. The proposed development will comprise of: 

 

Construction of 9 two storey attached town houses. Dwelling 1 will comprise of three bedrooms, study, single garage and open plan living kitchen and dining area, laundry, main bathroom and ensuite. Dwellings 2 to 9 will comprise of 2 bedrooms, study, single garage and open plan living kitchen and dining area, laundry, main bathroom and ensuite. Each dwelling will have access to an alfresco area to the rear with the exception of dwelling 1 which will have a rear courtyard and an alfresco area within the front setback from Edwards Street.

The construction of a 1.8 metre high fence along the Edward Street frontage.

Construction of hardstand areas to provide two-way vehicle access and off-street parking in the rear of the site (7 spaces).

Community title subdivision with each proposed lot being a maximum of 192.83m² in area with the community property located on the eastern boundary to provide access to each dwelling and the carparking to the rear.   

 

·    The subject site is within the R3 Medium Density zone under the provisions of the WWLEP2010 multi-dwelling housing is permitted with consent. 

 

·    The proposed development seeks a variation to C2 within section 9.2.2 of the DCP. The control specifies that front fence height forward of the building line is not to exceed 1.2 metres. The proposed development includes a front fence height of 1.8 metres. The variation was justified by the applicant and is supported for the following reasons:

 

high front fences are not uncharacteristic within the locality.

the fence will offer both privacy and noise attenuation to the development considering the sites context and frontage to Edward Street.

the fence itself has been designed with some articulation and landscaping to address the Edward Street streetscape.

 

·    The proposed development other than the variation discussed above generally complies with the provisions of the WWLEP2010 and the WWDCP2010 and will increase housing density within an accessible location which provides benefits for Council and the wider community by reducing the impact of urban sprawl.

 

·    No submissions received during the notification period.

 

Reasons for Approval

·    The application is for the Construction of 9 two storey attached dwellings (multi-dwelling) in the R3- Medium Density Zone which is permitted with consent.

·    The development complies with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and will not compromise the outcomes sought for the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010.

·    An assessment of the application against the relevant sections of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 demonstrates that the proposed development will not cause any significant adverse impacts on the surrounding natural environment, built environment, infrastructure, community facilities or local character and amenity.

Financial Implications

N/A

Policy

Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

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

Provide for a diversity of housing that meets our needs

Risk Management Issues for Council

Approval of the application is not considered to raise risk management issues for Council as the proposed development is generally consistent LEP and DCP controls.


 

Internal / External Consultation

Full details of the consultation that was carried out as part of the development application assessment is contained in the attached s4.15 Report.

 

 

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

 

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Involve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collaborate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other methods (please list specific details below)

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

DA23/0676 - Plans - Provided under separate cover

 

2.

DA23/0676 - Submitted SEE - Provided under separate cover

 

3.

DA23/0676 - s4.15 report - Provided under separate cover

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 27 May 2024

RP-2

 

RP-2               North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options

Author:         Andrew Mason 

Executive:    Phil McMurray

         

 

Summary:

Finalisation of the North Wagga Flood Mitigation options feasibility study.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council receive and accept the CIE Final Report Flood Mitigations Options for North Wagga and implements the following approach that is staged and includes:

a       Stage 1 - Upgrading the existing North Wagga Levee system (Stage 1 of L4B - 5% AEP (1 in 20)) and offering Voluntary House Raising and Purchase subject to risk reduction and cost effectiveness. This process will include a Review of Environmental Factors but exclude a Biodiversity Development Assessment Report for this particular stage.

b       Stage 2 - note that the cost of Stage 2 of option L4B is currently prohibitive and that Stage 2 of option L4B, being increasing the road heights and bridges along Hampden Ave to provide a safe evacuation route, be considered in the future subject to funding and approval processes. This future consideration may include alternate measures or new designs as outlined in the report.

Report

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee have been oversighting expert consultants as they have undertaken a North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options Feasibility Study.

 

That work was based on the recommendations from the Wagga Wagga Revised Murrumbidgee River Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2018) (FRMS&P).

 

The options considered for flood mitigation were:

·   PRI: Voluntary House Raising (VHR) and Voluntary House Purchase (VHP) for eligible properties on the floodplain (e.g. North Wagga, Oura and Gumly Gumly).

·   L4B: North Wagga Levee System Upgrade to withstand a 5% AEP (1 in 20 chance) flood event combined with increase in some road heights and bridges along Hampden Ave to provide a safe evacuation route for residents from North Wagga. This would also include conveyance improvements through Wilks Park. The North Wagga Levee system would be upgraded first (Stage 1), and at a later stage the surrounding works would be constructed (Stage 2).

·   A combined approach that is staged and includes:

a.     Offering Voluntary House Raising and Purchase to those outside the levees, subject to risk reduction and cost effectiveness (L4B)

b.     Increasing the road heights and bridges along Hampden Ave to provide a safe evacuation route (Stage 2 of Option L4B)

c.      VHP and VHR for those inside the North Wagga Levee System, subject to risk reduction and where it is cost effective to do so.


 

The consultant, The Centre for International Economics has produced a final report (as attached under separate cover) and conclusion.

 

The final report concludes that:

 

Of the different options that could be adopted:

 

– the combined L4A with a targeted VHR/VHP to high risk residents outside North Wagga delivers the best outcome for the community. However, there may be challenges for some households due to accessibility issues which could result in additional costs above the assumed $120,000/property raising.

 

– L4B by itself or in combination with any other strategies is too expensive to be cost effective, regardless of the size of potential benefits.

 

– VHR and VHP delivers positive outcomes for the community where it is applied to high risk properties where the risk reduction is greater than the cost of the actions. This suggests a strategic approach to the application of these policies based on estimated risk reduction. Further, the VHP policy could be more efficient where the purchase applies only after flooding. A pre-emptive policy would immediately “destroy” the value of the property with certainty, compared to the comparatively low probability of this. An alternative would be to purchase a property pre-emptively but maintain it as part of the housing stock until it is damaged by a flood event which could be in, say, 10 years’ time.

 

In implementing the proposed levee it is important to recognise that water is diverted to other parts of the floodplain, potentially negatively impacting on some properties. However, where negative impacts occur these are typically only result in minor increases flood depths. The risk reduction benefits of the levee substantially outweighs the potential negative impacts on some properties.

 

This final report was presented to the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee on 15 May 2024, and the committee recommendation was:

 

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and accept the final report and recommends the following approach to Council that is staged and includes:

 

a.   Stage 1 - Upgrading the existing North Wagga Levee system (Stage 1 of L4B - 5% AEP (1 in 20)) and offering Voluntary House Raising and Purchase subject to risk reduction and cost effectiveness. This process will include a Review of Environmental Factors but exclude a Biodiversity Development Assessment Report for this particular stage.

 

b.   Stage 2 – note that the cost of Stage 2 of option L4B is currently prohibitive and that Stage 2 of option L4B, being increasing the road heights and bridges along Hampden Ave to provide a safe evacuation route, be considered in the future subject to funding and approval processes. This future consideration may include alternate measures or new designs as outlined in the report.


 

Public Exhibition

 

Public exhibition of the Flood Mitigations Options for North Wagga was required by the Local Government Act (1993, Section 38). This section stipulates that Council must exhibit the draft plan for public comment for a period of at least 28 days, and that submissions must be considered by the council before the plan is endorsed or amended.

 

The Draft Report was endorsed for public exhibition at the Council meeting on the 11 March 2024. The Public Exhibition period commenced on the 15 March 2024 and was closed on the 26 April 2024 after a period of 42 days.

 

Digital copies of the report were available on the Council website through the “Have Your Say” page and one on one sessions with Council Officers were available to be booked through this page.

The Draft reports below were presented for public exhibition:

·    Flood Mitigation Options for Wagga Wagga, Evaluation of options (CIE, Feb 2024)

·    Flood Mitigation Options for Wagga Wagga, Evaluation of options (CIE, Oct 2023)

·    North Wagga Flood Mitigation Community Engagement Report Phase 2 (Woolcott Research, 2024)

·    North Wagga Flood Risk Mitigation Community and stakeholder Engagement Study (Woolcott Research, 2023)

·    Assessment of Environmental Constraints North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options (NGH, 2023)

·    Biodiversity Assessment Report North Wagga Flood Levee (NGH, 2023)

·    Flood Impacts of Flood Mitigation Options for North Wagga (WMA Water, 2024)

 

There were six submissions received from the public and one from Biodiversity Conservation and Science during the PE period and an outline of these is included as an attachment to the final report.

 

The three submissions and the three one on one meetings did not highlight any significant problems or concerns with the proposed mitigation options.

 

The submission from Biodiversity Conservation and Science stated:

 

BCS has reviewed the Biodiversity Assessment Report North Wagga Flood Levee (NGH 2023). We agree the proposed works are likely to cause significant impact on threatened species. While that impact is likely to vary depending on the option(s) that are eventually built, we consider it important to determine the precise nature of that impact per option, and to use that information iteratively to avoid and minimise harm to biodiversity.

 

Given significant impact is likely, section 7.12(3) of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 establishes Council is not to give consent without either the concurrence of the Environment Agency Head or a Biodiversity Assessment Development Report (BDAR). The review of environmental factors (REF) established by Part 8 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 is a good opportunity for Council to decide which of those two pathways best suit the activity. Given the proposed activity involves various options, we strongly recommend a BDAR is the best approach.

 

 The BDAR relies on a method that will determine which option best avoids and minimises harm, mitigation measures that can be applied locally to maintain habitats and populations in situ, and price offsets per option to inform Council’s decision. The BDAR will also rely on the Biodiversity Offset Scheme to mitigate harm. That approach means Council does not have the ongoing burden of managing offset work.

 

Stage 1 of the project is based on the existing levee footprint, and Council will undertake an  REF for this stage. When stage 2 of the project receives appropriate funding, Council would undertake a BDAR or appropriate environmental analysis.

 

Indicative implementation timeline for adopted recommendation:

 

Stage

Duration

Commencement

Topographic Survey

6 months

August 2024

VHR and VHP project development and implementation

3-5 years

January 2028

Environmental Assessment

6 months

September 2024

Detailed Design

12-15 months

April 2025

Levee contractor procurement

3 months

August 2026

Levee construction

24 months

January 2027

 

Evacuation Level for North Wagga

 

With the existing levee in place, the current evacuation trigger for North Wagga is a river height of 9.3m. The existing road network around North Wagga is inundated at a river height of approximately 9.4m.  The “banks” along Hampden Ave between the Wiradjuri Bridge and Parken Pregan Bridge adjacent to Wilks Park are not keyed into the underlying ground and cannot be assumed to offer a safe evacuation route beyond the existing 9.3m.

 

The Mill St causeway between East St and the Marah St is inundated at 9.4m and the East St section of North Wagga becomes isolated beyond this river height.

 

If a 10.1m levee plus freeboard is constructed around North Wagga and the existing road network or the “banks” are not modified, then the evacuation trigger for North Wagga will probably remain at 9.3m.

 

The NSW State Emergency Service have been consulted regarding this issue and have provided the following response:

 

The NSW SES further recommend:

·    Continuing to progress flood mitigation and management options in accordance with the NSW Flood Prone Land policy as set out in the Flood Risk Management Manual 2023 (the Manual) and supporting guidelines. This would include a detailed assessment during the next phase of the mitigation process to understand flood behaviour and constraints.

·    Investigating ways to improve emergency access and egress during a flood.

·    Carefully considering any locations of proposed increase in density of development and its associated increased risk to life and property. This flood mitigation option will address some residual risk to life and property.

·    Considering development control plans (DCP) which strengthen the land use planning process to identify areas where risk to life from flooding is intolerable.

 

The second point in the above extract may allow Council to investigate the formalisation of the Wilks Park banks to enable the construction of similarly sized banks to a suitable standard to allow them to be licensed as levees and potentially for the SES and Council to raise the evacuation trigger for North Wagga to a level closer to the design height of the new levee.

 

 


 

If the existing banks along Wilks Park are formalised as part of the levee construction, the section of North Wagga protected by the ring levee will be able to evacuate at more appropriate height of approximately 9.7m or 9.8m while the section of North Wagga along East Street will need to evacuate at approximately around 9.3m.

 

 

 

The secondary issue with evacuation and egress is that the residents along East Street will possibly still have to evacuate at 9.3m. Mill Street between East Street and the ring levee becomes inundated at around 9.3-9.4m.

 

There is no simple infrastructure solution to this, and it may require the new levee design to incorporate a helicopter rescue pad into the East Street levee for emergency evacuations.


 

Newly Inundated Houses

 

If a 5% AEP levee is constructed around North Wagga without the excavation to offset the displacement of water, there will be adverse effects to over 1100 other houses. In a larger flood event (1 in 200, 1 in 500) when the main city levee is overtopped there will be increased water in a significant number of houses. These houses already have over floor flooding but will have an increased amount of water flowing through them.

 

There are a few properties that will now be flood affected that weren’t previously inundated around East Wagga in a 5% AEP. Those 25 properties will be part of the Third-Party Impact assessment in the detailed design and the mitigation options will be included in the construction phase of the levee.

During the design phase of the project, there will be extensive and thorough consultation with properties where the third-party impact of the levee raising is determined to have a real and prejudicial impact. This consultation will be undertaken to inform Council and take place prior to any approval for Stage 1 works, which would include specific mitigation options identified for those properties.

Financial Implications

·    Council has $6.2M in funding raised through the levee Special Rate Variation (SRV).

·    Council has $1M available through the CDG0789 grant, this must be expended by December 2025.

·    Council has applied for the next round of BCS DCCEEW Floodplain grants for approximately $450,000 to allow for the detailed design and Third-Party Impact Assessment and mitigation options.

·    Council will apply, for a VHP and VHR feasibility Scoping Study for all eligible houses on the floodplain through a future round of BCS DCCEEW Floodplain grants.

Policy and Legislation

Local Government Act 1993

NSW Government Flood Risk Management Manual

Link to Strategic Plan

Safe and Healthy Community

Objective: Our community feel safe

Be responsive to emergencies

Risk Management Issues for Council

Flood risk as identified in the report in attachments.


 

Internal / External Consultation

A program of staged community engagement was undertaken on this project.

 

 

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

 

 

 

x

x

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

x

Consult

 

 

 

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

 

Involve

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

 

x

Collaborate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other methods (please list specific details below)

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

CIE Final Report Flood Mitigation Options for North Wagga - Provided under separate cover

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 27 May 2024

RP-3

 

RP-3               Tolland Renewal Project

Author:         Chloe Boyd 

Executive:    John Sidgwick

         

 

Summary:

Since the last briefing to councillors (31 July 2023, Council Meeting on 4 September 2023), Council staff have continued to collaborate with Homes NSW and the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) to progress the Tolland Renewal Project. This includes the Concept Masterplan, the Development Controls, the planning agreement, land acquisition and the Planning Proposal. 

 

This Council report provides an update on all elements of the Tolland Renewal Project. The report seeks to adopt the Masterplan, to publicly exhibit the draft Planning Agreement, and to update councillors and the community on the Planning Proposal, development controls and land acquisition. The Concept Masterplan is finalised for adoption; the Development Controls are under review; the planning agreement is in draft and ready to go on public exhibition; the land acquisition approach is still to be determined with Homes NSW and DPHI; and DPHI is progressing the Planning Proposal to finalisation. 

 

The Tolland Renewal Project is anticipated to achieve some key milestones within the next six months, delivering a significant renewal opportunity for the Wagga Wagga community. 

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       receive and note 29 submissions and two (2) petitions were received during the public exhibition period between 11 September 2023 to 24 October 2023 on the Tolland Concept Masterplan

b       adopt the finalised Tolland Concept Masterplan

c        provide in principle support for the proposed Planning Agreement in relation to the Tolland Renewal Project

d       place the proposed Planning Agreement on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 31 May 2024 to 28 June 2024 and invite submissions until 12 July 2024

e       receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed planning agreement; and

ii        recommending whether or not to enter into the proposed planning agreement

f        approve dispensation from Council’s Developer Infrastructure Agreements Policy (POL 121) and allow one public exhibition period for the proposed planning agreement

g       approve dispensation from Council’s Developer Infrastructure Agreements Policy (POL 121) in relation to the requirement of an unconditional bank guarantee

h       note the updates provided on the acquisition of land, the State-Assessed Planning Proposal and the draft development controls

 

Report

Background

This Council report has been prepared by a cross-directorate team, including the strategic planning, contributions, property, and development assessment teams. The content of this Council report has been informed with additional inputs from the infrastructure, recreation and community teams.

 

The original Tolland Estate was developed and built between the 1970s and 1990s. It currently comprises a large number of properties owned by Homes NSW (formerly the NSW Land and Housing Corporation and Aboriginal Housing Office), as well as private dwellings, parcels of vacant land, a community centre, Red Hill Public School, OneSchool Global NSW – Wagga Wagga, and Wagga Wagga Brethren Church. 

 

Over time, there have been growing concerns regarding the social housing stock located in Tolland – it is no longer fit-for-purpose and has significant maintenance issues for Homes NSW. The Tolland Renewal Project seeks to deliver a mix of new social, affordable and private housing fit for the needs of residents, improved green spaces such as parks and outdoor communal areas, increased road connectivity and pathways, and increased recognition of Tolland’s First Nations history. 

 

The amount of private, social and affordable housing dwellings to be delivered in the project is identified in Table 1 below.

 

Type of Housing 

Number of dwellings 

Private housing 

270 private lots and 22 private dwellings in Tolland 

Social housing and Affordable housing 

200 dwellings in Tolland 

84 social dwellings in Wagga LGA 

Net increase in social and affordable dwellings 

65 additional dwellings in Wagga LGA 

 

Transfer of tenancies

Homes NSW will be transferring the management of the Tolland tenancies from Homes NSW to a community housing provider. Argyle Housing will be the provider managing tenancies. Argyle Housing is a social housing provider that offers secure, affordable, long-term housing similar to Homes NSW and are committed to delivering positive client outcomes for the Wagga community. Argyle Housing has a long-standing presence in the Wagga Wagga region, already managing 230 social housing properties and boasts extensive expertise. 

 

Tolland Renewal Project elements

The Tolland Renewal Project is a complex, multi-faceted project, with multiple planning and non-planning elements required to deliver the desired outcomes. The separate, but interrelated, elements of the Tolland Estate Renewal are: 

·   the Concept Masterplan 

·   development controls 

·   the Planning Agreement 

·   acquisition of Council-owned land 

·   the Planning Proposal. 

 

 


1. Concept Masterplan

Council has provided inputs to Homes NSW on the Tolland Estate Renewal since late 2022, with Homes NSW preparing a draft Concept Masterplan for the site. The Concept Masterplan identifies the following key features: 

·    introduction of a new public open space spine, from south-west to north-east, connecting to the existing Chambers Park and drainage corridor above Bruce Street. 

·    encouragement of medium-density development adjacent to the existing and proposed open space, as well as in key interfaces. 

·    creation of enhanced road connections, through the removal of several existing cul-de-sacs and delivery of through-streets. 

 

The Concept Masterplan will provide the community with an understanding of the intended vision and future outcomes for the renewal area and will assist Council decision-making on any Development Applications lodged in the area. 

 

Consultation Summary 

Council exhibited the draft Tolland Concept Masterplan from 11 September to 24 October 2023 (42 days). During the public exhibition period, Homes NSW and Council collaborated to provide engagement opportunities for the community. This included:

·    up-to-date Council and Homes NSW websites 

·    the preparation of an exhibition brochure 

·    notification letters to residents and landowners within and surrounding the renewal precinct 

·    four drop-in sessions, run over two days at the Tolland Community Centre, with both Homes NSW and Council staff in attendance. 

 

Homes NSW also ran a school engagement activity at Red Hill Public School, using Minecraft Education to virtually explore a replica suburb of Tolland. Students could provide their ideas for future project inclusions. 

 

At the close of public exhibition, Council had received 28 submissions, including two petitions and three public agency submissions. One late submission was received on 26 February 2024, which was provided to Homes NSW for comment. Council reviewed the submissions and liaised with Homes NSW to prepare responses to the submissions. These are provided in the Engagement Summary at Attachment 6. 

 

Current Status 

Since the councillor workshop on 6 May, the landscape masterplan for the Tolland Renewal Project has been incorporated into the Final Concept Masterplan set (Attachment 1). The Concept Masterplan has been finalised and is now being reported to Council. It is recommended that the Concept Masterplan be adopted.

 

2.   Development Controls

The rezoning of the Tolland renewal area that is the subject of the Planning Proposal has only included R1 General Residential zoning across all of the residential areas. The Concept Masterplan identifies and proposes a subdivision of the land that includes small sized lots (approximately 200sq.m) that ordinarily would not be suitable within an R1 zone but would certainly be anticipated and expected within an R3 Medium Density residential area. Whilst the concept of the small lots is welcomed, it is important to note that a subdivision received in any other R1 zone across the Wagga Wagga LGA would not be supported under Council’s current adopted controls. 

  

The current DCP controls are written within the above context and reflect the differing patterns of development within the R1 and R3 zones. It will therefore be necessary to include a limited number of controls that reflect the desired outcomes of the development on the proposed smaller sized lots. 

  

The current DCP will continue to apply to the renewal area. There is no need for a separate, stand-alone Development Control Plan and a site-specific chapter will not be needed. The existing site-specific chapters relate to Urban Release Areas and there is a legislated requirement (LEP clause 6.3) that requires a DCP to be in place for these areas. 

  

A recently approved amendment to the DCP added a new clause into section 12 that addresses ‘Specific Uses and Developments.’ Clause 12.14 references the Tolland Renewal Area and requires that developments are consistent with the Tolland Concept Masterplan. It is anticipated that additional controls relating to developments within the Tolland renewal area will be included within this section of the DCP. 

  

A set of draft controls have been prepared by Stantec and are subject to review and edit. The review, editing and preparation of a detailed set of controls is required and once complete must be reported to Council to enable public exhibition of the amended controls. Following a minimum four-week public exhibition period, a further report back to Council is required to enable the DCP amendments to be adopted. It is anticipated a report to Council to put the development controls on public exhibition would occur around June 2024.


 

3.   Planning Agreement

On 28 March 2024 Council received a draft deed for a proposed planning agreement from Homes NSW. The proposed planning agreement offers to construct active travel infrastructure, recreational assets and community facilities in the Tolland area in addition to the requirements of the development, in lieu of the payment of Section 7.11 contributions required for the subdivision development. Homes NSW provided a Contributions Works Delivery Plan, which supports the draft deed and provides details of the infrastructure projects included in the offer, including costs and delivery timeframes. The Plan was received 12 April 2024 and is circulated as Attachment 5. 

 

In a letter received 12 April 2024 (circulated as Attachment 3) Homes NSW requested dispensation from Council’s Developer Infrastructure Agreements Policy  (POL 121) in relation to two items: 

·    the requirement for two public exhibitions of the proposal and  

·    the need for an unconditional bank guarantee.  

 

Homes NSW advise they and the Argyle Consortium have actively consulted the community on the intent and progress of the Tolland Renewal Project for some time. They suggest as there has been extensive community consultation, placing the letter of offer on public exhibition does not add value. They request Council grant a dispensation from the policy and proceed straight to the statutory requirement to publicly exhibit the proposed planning agreement draft deed. Staff support this request, noting Homes NSW will pay any additional legal fees if further changes are required to the draft deed following exhibition and Homes NSW has already done active community consultation on the proposed development. 

 

In addition, they note Council’s policy requires a bank guarantee as security. They also request a dispensation from this requirement. They state the deed is a legally binding document with Homes NSW, who presents no risk to Council of insolvency or bankruptcy which binds them to undertake the works as identified. Homes NSW has confirmed this, per the letter at Attachment 8. Council staff support this request on the basis that Homes NSW will be responsible for delivering the infrastructure included in the proposed planning agreement and the fact that the agreement is between local and state government. The relationship between these two levels of government is different in nature than with other developers. Therefore, a bank guarantee is not required as part of the draft deed.

 

Section 7.11 contributions are required for each additional lot in the Tolland Renewal Project development, at the city-wide rate of $11,543 (to be indexed annually on 1 July). The Section 7.11 contribution (in 2023/24 dollars) required is estimated to be $3.5 million. The proposed planning agreement offers to construct infrastructure, in addition to what is required for the development in lieu of paying these contributions. The total cost of the proposed infrastructure is approximately $7.1 million, approximately double the Section 7.11 contributions due.  

 

Consultation Summary 

A cross directorate team has considered the infrastructure in the proposed planning agreement as details have been provided over the last four months. This team has also been consulted about the draft deed.  

 

The draft deed must be placed on public exhibition for 28 days. A Community Engagement Plan for this period forms Attachment 4 to this report. The Plan aims to build on the extensive consultation already done by Homes NSW.

 

Current Status 

The draft deed is being reported to the 27 May 2024 Council meeting prior to being placed on public exhibition.  

 

4.   Reclassification / Land Acquisition

As part of the proposal, Homes NSW have proposed entering into a ‘land swap’ arrangement with Council. This would include Council providing to Homes NSW (free of charge) some of its community land, including open space and dedicated road parcels on the basis that Homes NSW will dedicate equivalent open space back to Council as part of the renewal process. Council has been seeking confirmation from Homes NSW for some time as to how they propose to effect this transaction. Commentary to date has varied between it being a land swap, to Council undertaking road closures, to Homes NSW acquiring the land from Council. 

 

The latest update from Homes NSW is that, in order to facilitate the proposed acquisitions (which includes 6 parcels of community land and all of the roads within the project area), they would like to use s29 of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (the Just Terms Act) as the basis of an acquisition from Council. The justification for utilising this provision is that if the owner of the land has agreed on all relevant matters concerning the compulsory acquisition (including the compensation to be paid, if any), Homes NSW would not have to comply with certain aspects of the Just Terms Act. 

 

Council officers do not agree with the use of s29 of the Just Terms Act. The land in question is land which is classified as community land, and the Local Government Act prevents a Council from disposing of, or otherwise dealing with, community land. Council has sought independent legal advice from Lindsay Taylor Lawyers in relation to this issue and have been advised that if Council were to agree to terms, this could be considered an agreement to dispose of land and be a breach of Council’s obligations under the Local Government Act. Staff’s view is that the appropriate process to facilitate the transfer of the Council land is either:  

i.    Undertake a compulsory acquisition of land (i.e. without agreement of Council). Homes NSW has the ability to undertake the compulsory acquisition of land from Council without Council’s consent. The timeframe for completing such an action would likely be in excess of 12 months. A compulsory acquisition process would also generally require the payment of compensation to Council at the time of acquisition, rather than Homes NSW proposed dedication of land back to Council at an undetermined time in the future. 

 

ii.   Undertake a Planning Proposal to reclassify the land from community to operational. Once reclassified, Council could more easily negotiate a land transfer with Homes NSW (subject to Council endorsement). 

 

Council has also been awaiting confirmation whether the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) would undertake a reclassification of land as part of the existing planning proposal (see Section 5 below). Initially, the advice from DPHI was that the reclassification was out of scope and it would be a matter for Council and Homes NSW to resolve the land ownership issues.  

DPHI have subsequently contacted Council to determine whether Council would provide a letter of support to DPHI if the Minister elected to use ministerial powers to effect the reclassification of land by way of an amendment to Schedule 4 of the Wagga Wagga Local Environment Plan 2010. Council staff have reiterated the concerns in relation to the disposal of community land as set out above, and advised that if the Minister was seeking a letter of support before exercising those powers in relation to community land, the matter would need to be notified to the community and put to a Council meeting for endorsement before such a letter would be provided. 

 

At its meeting with Council on 23 April 2024, DPHI confirmed that it would utilise a Section 3.22 expedited amendment under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to reclassify the community land. This differs from the process of reclassification via Planning Proposal (noted at point 2 above) and would not be subject to public exhibition or a public hearing, which is standard process in a planning proposal reclassification. Council has not been requested to provide a letter of support to this process at this stage, and if such a request was received, Council would need to follow the process outlined above. 

 

Current Status 

Council has received confirmation from DPHI that DPHI will undertake a Section 3.22 expedited amendment to reclassify the Council-owned community land to operational land. Once the land is reclassified, Council would be able to engage in a s29 agreement with Homes NSW. 

 

5.   Planning Proposal – State Assessed Planning Pathway

Homes NSW opted to apply for inclusion in the pilot State Assessed Planning Pathway program (SAPP program). This program is intended to deliver and support strategically important rezonings, supporting home ownership by enabling a continual pipeline of housing supply across NSW. 

 

The Tolland Estate Renewal was identified as one of five projects to be included in the pilot SAPP program. As a result, DPHI, rather than Council, will assess, exhibit, and finalise the planning proposal lodged by Homes NSW. Council was consulted by DPHI throughout the SAPP program. 

 

Through the SAPP process, the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 will be updated through an amending State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP). 

 

Consultation Summary 

The Planning Proposal was publicly exhibited by DPHI from 29 January to 26 February 2024, where the Planning Proposal and supporting documentation was available on the Planning Portal. DPHI and Homes NSW ran two drop-in sessions on 22 February 2024, enabling the community to ask questions about the process. Eleven submissions were received during the public exhibition period of the Planning Proposal, including six from individuals and organisations and five from public agencies (including Council).  


 

 

Current Status 

The Planning Proposal is currently being finalised by DPHI, following public exhibition. DPHI will continue to liaise with Council to finalise the amending SEPP.  It is anticipated that the process will be completed in the second half of 2024.

 

Financial Implications

Any planning agreement entered into where Section 7.11 contributions are not paid in lieu of infrastructure being provided means Council is not collecting funds to be allocated to projects identified in the Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2019 -2034. In this case the Section 7.11 contributions which will not be collected are estimated to be $3.5 million (in 2023/24 dollars).

 

However, in the case of the Tolland Renewal Project, in 2018, when the Contributions Plan was developed the Tolland area was expected to increase by 5 lots. The Tolland Renewal Project increases the lots in the area by approximately 300.

 

The value of the infrastructure to be provided under the proposed planning agreement is double the Section 7.11 contributions due for the development at $7.1 million (in 2023/24 dollars).

 

The reconfiguration of parts of the renewal area will see the need for reclassification of Council land and potential land swaps to facilitate the Concept Masterplan outcomes. Council staff are continuing to work with Homes NSW to understand the implications and requirements around this, including financial impacts to Council.

Policy and Legislation

Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement

Developer Infrastructure Agreements Policy (POL121)

Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2019 – 2034

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (particularly Section 7.4)

Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991

 

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

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

Provide for a diversity of housing that meets our needs

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

The draft Deed for the proposed planning agreement includes clauses to manage the risks for Council and the developer alike during the implementation stage. As the developer in this case is the State Government the likelihood of the identified risks in the draft Deed becoming issues is considered low.

 


 

Internal / External Consultation

A Community Engagement Plan for the public exhibition of the proposed planning agreement has been developed and forms Attachment 4.

 

 

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

 

 

 

x

x

 

x

 

x

 

x

x

x

x

Collaborate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other methods (please list specific details below)

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

Attachment 1 - Final Concept Masterplan - Provided under separate cover

 

2.

Attachment 2 - Voluntary Planning Agreement - Provided under separate cover

 

3.

Attachment 3 - Homes NSW Dispensation Letter - Provided under separate cover

 

4.

Attachment 4 - Community Engagement Plan - VPA - Provided under separate cover

 

5.

Attachment 5 - Tolland Renewal - CWDP - Provided under separate cover

 

6.

Attachment 6 - Tolland Concept Masterplan - Engagement Summary - Provided under separate cover

 

7.

Attachment 7 - Homes NSW Community Engagement Report - Provided under separate cover

 

8.

Attachment 8 - Letter to Wagga Wagga City Council - Tolland VPA advice - Provided under separate cover

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 27 May 2024

RP-4

 

RP-4               Michael Slater Oval

Author:         Peter Thompson 

         

 

Summary:

There have been questions raised from community members regarding the appropriateness of having a sporting oval at Bolton Park named after Michael Slater following his conviction on multiple domestic violence offences.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       endorse the renaming of Michael Slater Oval

b       call for nominations from community members and stakeholders for possible alternative names for consideration

 

Report

In March 2014, an oval at Bolton Park was renamed Michael Slater Oval as a tribute to Michael’s career with New South Wales and Australia. Michael was born in Wagga Wagga and played junior cricket with the Wagga Wagga RSL and Lake Albert cricket clubs.

 

There have been questions raised from several community members regarding the appropriateness of having a sporting oval named after Michael Slater due to his conviction on multiple domestic violence charges.

 

In 2023 an amended Parks Naming Policy was put on public exhibition which reserved the right for Council to renew the name of any open space area at its discretion. In November 2023, the amended Council’s Parks Naming Policy was adopted. 

 

Feedback from the community is that the name of the oval should be changed as his convictions do not reflect community expectations of behaviour, and that his name should not be recognised in association with a public sporting facility.

 

Any renaming of the Oval should be completed in accordance with Council’s Parks Naming Policy which provides guidance on the process for selecting names for open space areas (attached).

 

The process that is recommended to be undertaken to identify and adopt a new name would be:

 

·    The seeking of public submissions on possible names for the oval from the community and stakeholders;

·    A Councillor workshop to discuss the submissions and potential options

·    A final report to Council recommending adoption of a name;

It is not proposed the highlighted situation would impact Michael’s position in the Sporting Hall of Fame at the Museum of the Riverina. The induction into the Hall of Fame is considered a separate matter which is purely based on a person’s sporting career and accolades.

Financial Implications

If the oval is to be renamed, a replacement sign would be constructed once the renaming process is complete. This is estimated to cost between $1000-$2000 and would be funded through the existing Parks & Recreation budget.

Policy and Legislation

Parks Naming Policy – POL 055

Link to Strategic Plan

Safe and Healthy Community

Objective: Our community feel safe

Promote safety and safe behaviours

Risk Management Issues for Council

The risks associated with construction of a new sign relate to cost, environmental, and WHS. These risks are addressed as part of Council’s contract management and WHS management systems.

Internal / External Consultation

Expressions of interest will be sought for renaming the oval.

 

Attachments

 

1.

Parks Naming Policy

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 27 May 2024

RP-4

 




Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 27 May 2024

RP-5

 

RP-5               Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management

Author:         Samantha Pascall 

Executive:    Janice Summerhayes

         

 

Summary:

The draft Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management (draft PoM) is a ten-year document that provides clear direction as to the future use and management of Council owned land and the Council managed Crown land that make up the site. The draft PoM has been developed in consultation with relevant agencies, the community and in line with relevant legislation. Once approved by Council, the draft PoM will be placed on public exhibition (42 days) and sent back to NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for final approval.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       receive and note this report 

b       endorse the amended draft Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 42 days from 31 May 2024 to 12 July 2024 and invite submissions until 12 July 2024 on the draft Document

c        receive a further report following public exhibition and submission period;

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the draft Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management and final approval from NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

ii        proposing adoption of the draft Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

 

Report

Council resolved at its meeting 11 December 2023 as follows:

 

That Council:

a)   endorse submitting the Draft Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management to the NSW Department of Planning and Housing (formerly known as NSW Department of Planning and Environment) for review

b)   endorse the Draft Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 42 days once approved by NSW DPH

c)   note that the proposed additional annual maintenance budget outlined in the financial implications section of this report will be considered during the draft 2024/25 Long Term Financial Plan process

d)   receive a further report following public exhibition period detailing submissions

 

The draft Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management was submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) for review in accordance with part a) of the resolution. This report is provided due to NSW DPHI - Crown Lands recommending inclusion of the additional Parcel D with the proposed purpose of Educational and Community to accommodate for any potential activities i.e. any future educational space. This enables Council to apply for funding when it becomes available to investigate the feasibility of an education space at the wetlands as referenced in the management plan. Staff have included this amendment as part of the management plan to now be placed on public exhibition.

 

Land to which the Draft PoM Applies

The draft PoM is attached to the report and provides clear direction on future uses and management actions to maintain the site. The site includes an 8.5ha parcel of Crown Land (Lot 7002 DP 1115536) that is managed by Council and includes part of the Narrung Sewage Treatment Plant (parcel C in Figure 2) and key elements of the wetland such as carpark, Wiradyuri cultural areas, educational shelter and part of the wetland pond (parcel B and D area in Figure 2). 

 

As part of the draft PoM it is proposed that changes be made to the Reserve Purpose of the Crown Land. The Crown Land parcel is currently reserved for ‘Sewerage’ however it is proposed to add the purposes ‘Public Recreation, Educational and Community Purpose’ to better reflect the current use of the site and categorised as ‘Natural area – Bushland’.

 

 

Figure 2: Parcel A (yellow) - Council owned land Wetland area, Parcel B and D (purple and blue area) - Crown owned land Wetland area and Parcel C (orange) - Crown owned land Sewerage treatment plant area. 


 

Table 1: Proposed land use types under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 (CLM) and the Local Government Act 1993 (LG).

 

Land use

Narrung STP (Parcel C)

Marrambidya Wetland

 (Parcel B)

Marrambidya Wetland

(Parcel D)

Reserve purpose (CLM)

Sewerage

Public Recreation

Educational and Community Purpose

Classification (LG)

Operational

Community

Community

Category (LG)

General Use Community

Natural Area - Bushland

General Use Community

 

Financial Implications

N/A

 

Policy and Legislation

Council has an obligation to ensure compliance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Crown Land Management Act 2016 to provide clarity in the future development, use and management of the community land and ensure consistent management that supports a unified approach to meeting the varied needs of the community.

 

The draft Marrambidya Wetland PoM was developed to assist in achieving Council’s obligations under various legislation and to align with a number of key Council plans including:

 

·    Community Strategic Plan 2040: Wagga View

·    Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040

·    Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2036

·    Recreation, Open Space & Community Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

·    Biodiversity Strategy: Maldhangilanha 2020-2030

 

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

The draft Marrambidya Wetland PoM will assist Council to manage risk by ensuring we better address our obligations under various State and Commonwealth legislation.

 

 

Internal / External Consultation

The draft PoM has been developed in consultation with internal and external stakeholders. Internal stakeholders included relevant staff from the Property, Recreation, Parks and Gardens, Infrastructure, Finance and Community Service areas of Council. External consultation included relevant agencies, as well as wider Wiradyuri and community consultation. This included:

 

·    Drop-in consultation sessions at Marrambidya Wetland

·    Community wide online survey

·    Meetings with NSW Crown Lands

·    Meetings with Mawang Gaway

·    Meeting with Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group

·    Consultation with Community Interest Groups.

 

The community wide online survey received 347 responses. The main themes included additional mowing and weed control, signage, maintenance of walking tracks, additional seating and education around dogs on leash.

 

 

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

 

 

 

T

T

T

T

 

T

T

 

T

T

T

T

T

Involve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collaborate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other methods (please list specific details below)

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

Draft Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management 2024-2034 - Provided under separate cover

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 27 May 2024

RP-6

 

RP-6               FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 30 APRIL 2024

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 30 April 2024.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2023/24 budget variations for the month ended 30 April 2024 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 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

d       note the details of the external investments as of 30 April 2024 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

 

Report

Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) forecasts a balanced budget position as of 30 April 2024.

 

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 April when compared to budget ($301,917 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. Council did experience a negative return on its NSW T-Corp Managed Fund for the month of April, as domestic and international shares experienced losses.


 

Key Performance Indicators

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

Total operating income is 88% of approved budget and is tracking ahead for the month of April 2024 mainly a result of increased interest on investments income received this year.

 

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 98% when compared to budget.

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenditure is 80% of approved budget and is tracking under budget at this stage of the financial year.

 

CAPITAL INCOME

Total capital income is 62% 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 111% of approved budget including pending projects.  Excluding commitments, the total expenditure is 43% when compared to the approved budget.

 

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
1 JULY 2023 TO 30 APRIL 2024

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)

(66,120,804)

0

(66,120,804)

83%

User Charges & Fees

(32,607,964)

2,042,180

(30,565,784)

(27,179,059)

0

(27,179,059)

89%

Other Revenues

(3,040,358)

(114,185)

(3,154,543)

(4,649,507)

0

(4,649,507)

147%

Grants & Contributions provided for Operating Purposes

(13,891,687)

5,725,583

(8,166,104)

(5,177,189)

0

(5,177,189)

63%

Grants & Contributions provided for Capital Purposes

(43,630,578)

(6,395,287)

(50,025,864)

(32,634,839)

0

(32,634,839)

65%

Interest & Investment Revenue

(4,873,916)

0

(4,873,916)

(7,654,974)

0

(7,654,974)

157%

Other Income

(1,564,445)

(22,667)

(1,587,112)

(1,516,868)

0

(1,516,868)

96%

Total Revenue

(179,309,895)

1,235,625

(178,074,270)

(144,933,239)

0

(144,933,239)

81%

 

Expenses

Employee Benefits & On-Costs

56,172,711

525,510

56,698,221

40,863,542

0

40,863,542

72%

Borrowing Costs

3,363,314

0

3,363,314

2,837,764

0

2,837,764

84%

Materials & Services

41,316,274

15,968,496

57,284,769

40,417,484

8,525,985

48,943,469

85%

Depreciation & Amortisation

44,291,577

0

44,291,577

36,909,647

0

36,909,647

83%

Other Expenses

1,954,429

233,560

2,187,989

1,692,590

167,572

1,860,162

85%

Total Expenses

147,098,304

16,727,566

163,825,870

122,721,027

8,693,557

131,414,585

80%

 

Net Operating (Profit)/Loss

(32,211,591)

17,963,190

(14,248,400)

(22,212,212)

8,693,557

(13,518,655)

 

Net Operating Result Before Capital (Profit)/Loss

11,418,987

24,358,477

35,777,464

10,422,626

8,693,557

19,116,184

 

Cap/Reserve Movements

Capital Expenditure - One Off Confirmed

33,539,246

31,267,431

64,806,677

26,780,463

22,463,847

49,244,310

76%

Capital Expenditure - Recurrent

21,649,500

9,936,494

31,585,995

13,164,298

47,846,694

61,010,992

193%

Capital Expenditure - Pending Projects

38,732,266

(37,984,161)

748,105

32,897

83,400

116,297

0%

Loan Repayments

7,523,436

0

7,523,436

5,436,197

0

5,436,197

72%

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)

(981,753)

0

(981,753)

26%

Net Movements Reserves

(12,841,071)

(25,909,139)

(38,750,210)

0

0

0

0%

Total Cap/Res Movements

76,503,167

(17,963,190)

58,539,977

44,432,103

70,393,941

114,826,043

 

Net Result after Depreciation

44,291,577

(0)

44,291,577

22,219,890

79,087,498

101,307,388

 

 

Add back Depreciation Expense

44,291,577

0

44,291,577

36,909,647

0

36,909,647

83%

 

Cash Budget (Surplus)/Deficit

0

0

0

(14,689,757)

79,087,498

64,397,741

 


 

Years 2-10 Current Adopted 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)

* Please note that Council has recently reviewed the 2024/25 Long Term Financial Plan, with the draft plan currently on public exhibition.  The above table is the current adopted position and not the draft plan not yet adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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 April 2024

$0K

$0K

$0K

Proposed Revised Budget result for 30 April 2024 - (Surplus) / Deficit

$0K

 

The proposed Operating and Capital Budget Variations for 30 April 2024 which affect the current 2023/24 financial year are listed below.

 

Budget Variation

Amount

Funding Source

Net Impact

(Fav)/ Unfav

2 – Safe and Healthy Community

 

 

Chapel Refurbishment

$170K

Cemetery Reserve ($170K)

Nil

 

Funds are required to undertake a Chapel Refurbishment at the Cemetery. The Chapel was constructed in January 1983 and Council Officers have been receiving feedback that a refurbishment is required. The presentation of the facility is dated and improving the facility will benefit the community. The works proposed are repainting, new chairs, artworks, audio visual equipment and recarpeting. It is proposed to fund the works from the Cemetery Reserve.

Estimated Completion: 31 August 2024

Job Consolidation: 23103

 

 

Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant

$40K

Training Services NSW Grant Income ($40K)

Nil

 

Council has been successful in securing a one-off funding allocation from Training Services NSW – Elsa Dixon Employment Grant for the Property Management division. The Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant supports Aboriginal people through the creation of training and employment opportunities. Promoting diversity, innovation and service responsiveness in the NSW workforce, the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant subsidises the salary, development and support costs of Aboriginal employees in public service agencies and local government authorities.

Estimated Completion: 30 June 2025

Job Consolidation: 23111

 

 

5 – The Environment

 

 

Civic Centre Office Renovations

$16K

Operational Savings ($16K)

Nil

 

Funds are required for minor internal building modifications to allow for the relocation of staff within the building. The works will involve the removal of a section of wall to open the area up for more natural light, plastering, painting and other minor required works. It is proposed to fund the works from existing operational savings.

Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024

Job Consolidation:23109

 

 

 

2023/24 Capital Works Summary

 

Capital Works

Approved Budget

Proposed Movement

Proposed Budget

One-off

$64,806,677

$170,000

$64,976,677

Recurrent

$31,585,994

$0

$31,585,994

Pending

$748,105

$0

$748,105

Total Capital Works

$97,140,776

$170,000

$97,310,776

 

 


 

Current Restrictions

 

 

RESERVES SUMMARY

30 APRIL 2024

 

CLOSING BALANCE 2022/23

ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2023/24

BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 29.4.2024

PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution

BALANCE AS AT 30 APRIL 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Externally Restricted

 

 

 

 

 

Developer Contributions - Section 7.11

(33,518,693)

5,650,317

(2,060,173)

87,244*

(29,841,305)

Developer Contributions - Section 7.12

(427,766)

(28,137)

0

 

(455,903)

Developer Contributions - Stormwater Section 64

(7,952,971)

461,121

(972,403)

 

(8,464,253)

Sewer Fund

(45,473,006)

(486,810)

(1,014,994)

 

(46,974,809)

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

5,576,473

87,244

(124,786,002)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 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

325,413

 

(1,268,412)

CCTV

(47,471)

12,476

0

 

(34,995)

Cemetery

(1,246,587)

(240,585)

30,437

170,000

(1,286,735)

Civic Theatre

(127)

0

0

 

(127)

Civil Infrastructure

(8,750,164)

1,975,590

623,233

 

(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

12,361,442

 

0

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

152,757*

(6,591,460)

Lake Albert Improvements

(127,751)

38,377

50,000

 

(39,374)

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

10,000

 

(34,612)

 


 

 

 

CLOSING BALANCE 2022/23

ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2023/24

BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 29.4.2024

PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution*

BALANCE AS AT 30 APRIL 2023

Net Zero Emissions

(309,016)

(44,492)

231,112

 

(122,397)

Oasis Reserve

(1,324,304)

172,650

222,748

 

(928,906)

Parks & Recreation Projects

(1,061,367)

(137,862)

706,268

 

(492,962)

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

2,370,501

 

(1,523,772)

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

(1,806,417)

 

(3,530,261)

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

29,587,676

322,757

(33,662,697)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Restricted

(206,771,562)

12,748,713

35,164,149

410,001

(158,448,699)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Unrestricted

(11,502,000)

0

0

0

(11,502,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments

(218,273,562)

12,748,713

35,164,149

410,001

(169,950,699)

 

*These amounts relate to 29 April 2024 Council meeting adopted budget variations that impact on the draft 2024/25 Long Term Financial Plan that is currently on public exhibition and will be updated 1 July 2024 as advised previously.

 

 


 

Investment Summary as at 30 April 2024

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
31/03/2024
$

Closing Balance
Invested
30/04/2024
$

April
EOM
Current Yield
%

April
EOM
% of Portfolio

Investment
Date

Maturity
Date

Term
(months)

At Call Accounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAB

AA-

568,111

681,825

4.35%

0.31%

N/A

N/A

N/A

CBA

AA-

1,380,280

2,930,488

4.35%

1.31%

N/A

N/A

N/A

CBA

AA-

16,999,137

7,562,662

4.40%

3.39%

N/A

N/A

N/A

Macquarie Bank

A+

9,610,329

9,647,197

4.15%

4.32%

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total At Call Accounts

 

28,557,857

20,822,172

4.28%

9.32%

 

 

 

Short Term Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMP

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.40%

0.45%

15/11/2023

15/11/2024

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+

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.44%

0.45%

8/06/2023

11/06/2024

12

ING Bank

A

2,000,000

2,000,000

5.62%

0.90%

26/06/2023

26/06/2024

12

ING Bank

A

2,000,000

2,000,000

5.65%

0.90%

30/06/2023

28/06/2024

12

Heritage and People's Choice

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.80%

0.45%

10/07/2023

10/07/2024

12

CBA

AA-

2,000,000

2,000,000

5.27%

0.90%

31/08/2023

30/08/2024

12

Australian Unity

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.49%

0.45%

27/11/2023

27/11/2024

12

Suncorp

A+

2,000,000

2,000,000

5.46%

0.90%

30/11/2023

29/11/2024

12

ING Bank

A

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.46%

0.45%

30/11/2023

29/11/2024

12

BankVic

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.45%

0.45%

4/12/2023

4/12/2024

12

AMP

BBB+

2,000,000

2,000,000

5.35%

0.90%

14/12/2023

16/12/2024

12

Australian Unity

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.19%

0.45%

30/01/2024

30/01/2025

12

Suncorp

A+

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.12%

0.45%

7/03/2024

7/03/2025

12

Total Short Term Deposits

 

19,000,000

19,000,000

5.43%

8.51%

 

 

 

Medium Term Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOQ

A-

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

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

BOQ

A-

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%

1.34%

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

A-

1,000,000

1,000,000

1.25%

0.45%

7/09/2020

8/09/2025

60

BoQ

A-

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

5.23%

0.45%

14/09/2023

16/09/2024

12

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

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

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

4.90%

0.90%

11/03/2024

11/03/2026

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

0

0.00%

0.00%

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

MyState

BBB

2,000,000

2,000,000

4.45%

0.90%

29/06/2022

28/06/2024

24

BoQ

A-

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%

1.34%

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

A-

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

ING Bank

A

2,000,000

2,000,000

5.37%

0.90%

21/08/2023

21/08/2025

24

P&N Bank

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.45%

0.45%

30/11/2023

28/11/2025

24

ING Bank

A

2,000,000

2,000,000

5.20%

0.90%

14/12/2023

15/12/2025

24

ING Bank

A

2,000,000

2,000,000

5.14%

0.90%

3/01/2024

5/01/2026

24

P&N Bank

BBB+

2,000,000

2,000,000

5.10%

0.90%

4/01/2024

4/01/2027

36

Suncorp

A+

1,000,000

1,000,000

5.08%

0.45%

8/01/2024

8/01/2026

24

Australian Unity

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

4.93%

0.45%

7/03/2024

9/03/2026

24

ING Bank

A

0

2,000,000

5.10%

0.90%

23/04/2024

24/04/2028

48

Total Medium Term Deposits

 

107,000,000

107,000,000

3.40%

47.91%

 

 

 

Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Westpac

AA-

2,520,498

2,530,587

BBSW + 88

1.13%

16/05/2019

16/08/2024

63

Suncorp

A+

1,261,844

1,251,189

BBSW + 78

0.56%

30/07/2019

30/07/2024

60

ANZ

AA-

2,011,387

2,020,093

BBSW + 77

0.90%

29/08/2019

29/08/2024

60

HSBC

AA-

2,505,524

2,516,312

BBSW + 83

1.13%

27/09/2019

27/09/2024

60

ANZ

AA-

1,520,229

1,507,247

BBSW + 76

0.67%

16/01/2020

16/01/2025

60

NAB

AA-

2,025,732

2,008,301

BBSW + 77

0.90%

21/01/2020

21/01/2025

60

Newcastle Permanent

BBB+

1,109,679

1,115,073

BBSW + 112

0.50%

4/02/2020

4/02/2025

60

Macquarie Bank

A+

2,018,997

2,028,302

BBSW + 84

0.91%

12/02/2020

12/02/2025

60

BOQ Covered

AAA

556,168

558,926

BBSW + 107

0.25%

14/05/2020

14/05/2025

60

UBS

A+

1,515,338

1,503,443

BBSW + 87

0.67%

30/07/2020

30/07/2025

60

CBA

AA-

2,020,746

2,005,842

BBSW + 70

0.90%

14/01/2022

14/01/2027

60

Rabobank

A+

2,013,217

1,998,449

BBSW + 73

0.89%

27/01/2022

27/01/2027

60

Newcastle Permanent

BBB+

996,052

1,002,019

BBSW + 100

0.45%

10/02/2022

10/02/2027

60

NAB

AA-

2,411,474

2,424,425

BBSW + 72

1.09%

25/02/2022

25/02/2027

60

Bendigo-Adelaide

A-

1,657,247

1,665,431

BBSW + 98

0.75%

17/03/2022

17/03/2025

36

ANZ

AA-

2,028,374

2,038,017

BBSW + 97

0.91%

12/05/2022

12/05/2027

60

NAB

AA-

1,715,104

1,724,156

BBSW + 90

0.77%

30/05/2022

30/05/2025

36

Suncorp

A+

909,401

913,705

BBSW + 93

0.41%

22/08/2022

22/08/2025

36

ANZ

AA-

2,557,467

2,568,517

BBSW + 120

1.15%

4/11/2022

4/11/2027

60

NAB

AA-

2,551,660

2,560,692

BBSW + 120

1.15%

25/11/2022

25/11/2027

60

Suncorp

A+

1,116,124

1,122,502

BBSW + 125

0.50%

14/12/2022

14/12/2027

60

CBA

AA-

2,044,866

2,029,779

BBSW + 115

0.91%

13/01/2023

13/01/2028

60

Bank Australia

BBB+

1,918,849

1,928,708

BBSW + 155

0.86%

22/02/2023

22/02/2027

48

Bendigo-Adelaide Covered

AAA

1,007,548

1,012,629

BBSW + 115

0.45%

16/06/2023

16/06/2028

60

CBA

AA-

2,522,110

2,539,833

BBSW + 95

1.14%

17/08/2023

17/08/2028

60

ANZ

AA-

2,111,313

2,124,869

BBSW + 93

0.95%

11/09/2023

11/09/2028

60

Bank Australia

BBB+

1,668,898

1,653,839

BBSW + 150

0.74%

30/10/2023

30/10/2026

36

ANZ

AA-

2,522,292

2,541,926

BBSW + 96

1.14%

5/02/2024

5/02/2029

60

ANZ

AA-

1,001,643

1,007,824

BBSW + 98

0.45%

19/03/2024

19/03/2029

60

ING Bank

A

500,882

503,904

BBSW + 95

0.23%

22/03/2024

22/03/2027

36

BoQ

A-

0

1,652,259

BBSW + 128

0.74%

30/04/2024

30/04/2029

60

Total Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt

 

52,320,662

54,058,799