Agenda
and
Business Paper
To be held on
Monday 24
February 2025
at 6:00 PM
Civic Centre cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets,
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (PO Box 20)
P 1300 292 442
P council@wagga.nsw.gov.au
wagga.nsw.gov.au
Agenda
and
Business Paper
To be held on
Monday 24
February 2025
at 6:00 PM
Civic Centre cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets,
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (PO Box 20)
P 1300 292 442
P council@wagga.nsw.gov.au
wagga.nsw.gov.au
NOTICE OF MEETING
The proceedings of all Council meetings in open session, including all debate and addresses by the public, are recorded (audio visual) and livestreamed on Council’s website including for the purpose of facilitating community access to meetings and accuracy of the Minutes.
In addition to webcasting council meetings, audio recordings of confidential sessions of Ordinary Meetings of Council are also recorded, but do not form part of the webcast.
WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCILLORS
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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 24 February 2025.
Ordinary Meeting of Council AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER
Monday 24 February 2025
CLAUSE PRECIS PAGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 3
REFLECTION 3
APOLOGIES 3
Confirmation of Minutes
CM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 10 FEBRUARY 2025 3
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3
Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - INLAND RAIL 4
Reports from Staff
RP-1 GREGADOO ROAD CORRIDOR STRATEGY 7
RP-2 REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SECTION 356 11
RP-3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025 16
RP-4 2023/24 REGIONAL DROUGHT RESILIENCE PLANNING PROGRAM - ROUND 2 47
RP-5 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - 1 JULY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024 51
RP-6 DRAFT Submission to Model Meeting Code Amendments 55
RP-7 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE 57
Committee Minutes
M-1 LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES - 23 JANUARY 2025 69
Confidential Reports
CONF-1 APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PANEL MEMBERS 78
CONF-2 2024-26 GISSING OVAL AMENITIES UPGRADE 79
CONF-3 ROAD DISPUTE - ACCESS BETWEEN YABTREE ROAD AND STURT HIGHWAY 80
CONF-4 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT OVER CROWN LAND - LOT 467 DP 823317 81
CONF-5 RFT CT2025037 Northern Growth Area 82
CONF-6 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE 83
Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities
REFLECTION
Councillors, let us in silence reflect upon our responsibilities to the community which we represent, and to all future generations and faithfully, and impartially, carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in us, to the best of our skill and judgement.
CM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 10 FEBRUARY 2025
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That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 February 2025 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
NOM-1 |
Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - INLAND RAIL
Author: Councillor Amelia Parkins
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This Notice of Motion seeks support from our Federal Member (and all Federal election candidates) on getting a better outcome for Wagga Wagga for the Inland Rail project. |
That Council:
a write to the Member for Riverina, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, and request that if a Coalition government is elected in 2025, they will call on the Australian Rail Track Corridor Corporation (ARTC) and the NSW Government to:
i appoint an expert to identify a suitable easement for a rail bypass of the City of Wagga Wagga, and ensure this easement is appropriately preserved and utilised;
ii provide grade separation at the Bourke and Docker Street level crossing;
iii install elevators at pedestrian bridge upgrades to ensure access by all members of our community; and
iv conduct a Road Safety Audit following delivery of the project with ARTC liable to fully address any deficiencies identified by the audit at their cost
b write to all other candidates in the upcoming Federal election seeking their commitment to improving the impacts of the Inland Rail project on Wagga Wagga
Report
In October 2024, the Albury to Illabo section of the Inland Rail project received NSW Government planning approval. Despite numerous, comprehensive submissions from Wagga Wagga City Council and the community, the approval included no changes to the route or design to address the concerns raised.
State Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr has already pledged his support to getting a better outcome for Wagga for the Inland Rail project. This Notice of Motion seeks the same support from our Federal Member and a commitment from all candidates in the upcoming election.
Significant traffic and transport issues
Traffic modelling undertaken by Inland Rail clearly shows that the operation of Inland Rail will reduce AM and PM peak levels of service significantly at the Bourke/Docker Street level crossing. This crossing is on a major thoroughfare and will essentially cut the town in half.
Given the proximity to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, delays during construction and operation may lead to unnecessary deaths as ambulances will be detoured and therefore delayed from getting patients to the hospital.
Design safety
The reconstruction of Edmondson Street bridge to allow the clearance of double-stacked container trains will result in significantly increased grades and shortened sight distances because of a sharper bridge crest. This design reduces the safety of the road environment.
Safety assessments and proposed mitigations are not sufficient. A Road Safety Audit must be conducted following delivery of the bridge with ARTC liable to fully address any deficiencies identified by the audit at their cost.
Elevators at pedestrian bridges
There are no elevators included in the approved pedestrian bridge upgrades. While designed with accessible ramps, the pedestrian bridges may prevent access for some members of our community who cannot traverse the ramps. Elevators should have been required as a condition of consent. It is not acceptable that a regional city is treated so differently to metropolitan areas.
Bypass
An easement bypassing Wagga Wagga was recommended to be preserved for future use. This easement needs to be identified now, and land acquired to allow a bypass of Wagga to be realised in the future. It is acknowledged that Council had a prior resolution regarding this issue and held subsequent conversations with the NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, the Hon Jenny Aitchison, however I request that an independent expert be appointed to progress this critical work.
This is a very important project in our region with the potential to have great benefits, but the current approval also has the potential for significant detrimental impacts on our city. Every level of government is involved in this project and we need a commitment from our local members at each level of government to get a better deal for Wagga Wagga.
This Notice of Motion identifies short, medium and long term measures that will improve the impacts of the Inland Rail project on Wagga Wagga.
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Wagga Wagga City Council Code of Meeting Practice
Link to Strategic Plan
Community leadership and collaboration
Objective: Wagga Wagga has strong community leadership and a shared vision for the future
Plan long term for the future of Wagga Wagga
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
RP-1 |
Reports from Staff
RP-1 GREGADOO ROAD CORRIDOR STRATEGY
Author: Warren Faulkner
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This report recommends Council adopts a Corridor Strategy for Gregadoo Road that defines the standard of future road upgrades along it. The report also recommends adjustments to the works identified for Gregadoo Road in the 2019-2034 Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Ref TT7). |
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That Council: a endorse the amendments to TT7 “Gregadoo Road Corridor” in the 2019-2034 Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan as outlined in the body of this report; b endorse that the section of Gregadoo Road between Plumpton Road and Main Street be constructed to urban standards (kerb & gutter – 13m wide between kerbs comprising of 2 x 3.5m travel lanes + 2 x 3.0m parking lanes) in any future upgrade of the road and/or intersections; c endorse that the section of Gregadoo Road between Main Street and Mitchell Road be constructed to rural standards (11m formation comprising of 2 x 3.5m travel lanes + 2 x 2.0m sealed shoulders) in any future upgrade of the road and/or intersections; d authorise the General Manager or their delegate to place the draft amendment to the Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and invite public submissions; e receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period addressing any submission made in respect of the draft document; f note that a further report will be provided regarding land acquisitions required to enable implementation of items (a), (b) and (c) above following consultation with land owners along Gregadoo Road; |
Report
A Corridor Strategy that sets out what the future road requirements need to be for the Gregadoo Road corridor to meet traffic demands as the City grows does not exist.
This report seeks Council’s endorsement to provide clarity on the standard of any road upgrade of Gregadoo Road into the foreseeable future so as to provide clear direction for Council officers to implement a review of a previous Council resolution for the proposed acquisition of land along Gregadoo Road for road widening purposes.
The review will be undertaken in consultation with the adjoining landowners that were subject to the proposed land acquisition in 2020. This will provide them with certainty on Council’s plans for the future of the road as there have been ongoing enquiries and customer requests about land acquisitions along Gregadoo Road since the 2020 resolution.
History
Council officers first considered traffic improvements on Gregadoo Road at the Gregadoo Road/Plumpton Road intersection at Local Traffic Committee meetings in March 2015 & 2016.
In 2019, six intersections and the section of Gregadoo Road between Plumpton Road and Plunkett Drive were identified for improvements as part of the 2019-2034 Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (WWLICP). However, at the time, Council did not have sufficient road reserve width and collection of funds to construct the intersection upgrades.
In February 2020, Council resolved to acquire a 5m wide strip on thirteen properties as well as prepare a road widening plan on a further twenty properties adjoining Gregadoo Road. Thirty-three property owners adjoining Gregadoo Road were notified of Council’s intentions. To date, of the thirteen properties that were identified for acquisition, only one (1) formal acquisition has been completed, that being on the north side of Gregadoo Road. Four (4) other properties have dedicated land for road widening as part of subdivision development. Apart from two (2) Crown land parcels on the north side of Gregadoo Road at its western end, a 25m road reserve exists along Gregadoo Road between Plumpton Road and Main Street.
In May 2021 at a Council workshop, a discussion took place regarding a proposal to relocate the roundabout at the Gregadoo Road/Plumpton Road intersection identified in the LICP to the Gregadoo Road/Plunkett Drive intersection, however this was not formally ratified by Council at a Council meeting. The driver for the relocation of the roundabout was the need to address the poorer levels of service and safety at the Gregadoo/Plunkett intersection during AM and PM school periods because of the school facilities in Plunkett Drive in comparison to the Gregadoo/Plumpton intersection.
There are no significant traffic volumes to the south of Gregadoo Road along Plumpton Road and at the time, there were no traffic generators identified or proposed that triggered the need for the roundabout at the Gregadoo/Plumpton intersection. Since then, a planning proposal to rezone land to the south of Gregadoo Road along Plumpton Road has been received and is being assessed. The developers for this planning proposal have recognised that the planning proposal will trigger the requirement for a roundabout at the Gregadoo/Plumpton intersection and are proposing to fund the roundabout as part of the development. The delivery of this roundabout is expected to form part of the Plumpton Road upgrade works that will be delivered over the next couple of years.
Therefore, to enable the delivery of a roundabout at the intersection of Gregadoo Road and Plunkett Drive in conjunction with road improvement works along Gregadoo Road between Plumpton Road and Plunkett Drive, it is being recommended that Council change item 3 “Gregadoo/Plumpton Intersection (Roundabout) $1,685,000” of TT7 of the WWLICP to the “Gregadoo/Plunkett Intersection (Roundabout) $1,685,000”.
Next Steps
If the recommendation is adopted, Council officers will commence the public exhibition of the proposed amendment to items to TT7 “Gregadoo Road Corridor” of the WWLICP. Below is a summary of the changes to the WWLICP:
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1. Road Improvements from Plumpton Road to Plunkett Drive $1,065,000 2. Gregadoo/Plumpton Intersection Upgrade $375,000 3. Gregadoo/Plumpton Intersection (Roundabout) $1,685,000 4. Lakehaven Dve, Tallowood Cr, Main St, Redbank Road, Angela Ave intersection upgrades $1,343,000 |
1. Road Improvements from Plumpton Road to Plunkett Drive $1,440,000 2. Gregadoo/Plunkett Intersection (Roundabout) $1,685,000 3. Lakehaven Dve, Tallowood Cr, Main St, Redbank Road, Angela Ave intersection upgrades $1,343,000
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Endorsing the proposed corridor strategy will enable Council officers to commence initial discussions with adjoining landowners affected by the amended design, and to undertake preliminary investigative works including surveys and valuations to confirm the impact on those landowners and comply with Council’s obligations pursuant to the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.
A further report will be provided to Council once those works have been completed for Council to endorse the land acquisitions required to implement the strategy.
Financial Implications
There are no additional financial implications associated with this report. The report recommends amending the Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2019-2034.
Policy and Legislation
Roads Act 1993
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
Ensure sustainable urban development
Risk Management Issues for Council
There may be some reputational risk to Council associated with changes in the strategy and design. Some previous impacted landowners will no longer impacted, while others are now impacted as a result of the roundabout being relocated to the Gregadoo/Plunkett intersection.
Internal / External Consultation
Internal consultation has been undertaken with responsible officers, managers and directors. A workshop was also held with Councillors.
External Consultation
In regards to the broader project, the Communications and Engagement Strategy for the Gregadoo Road Corridor Upgrade will prioritise clearly distinguishing this project from the Plumpton Road Upgrade.
To achieve this, each project will have a separate Have Your Say page, providing distinct updates and key information. Direct engagement with residents will acknowledge the projects’ proximity while clearly attributing works to the correct project. This is crucial, as different Council representatives oversee each initiative.
From the outset, affected residents and the broader community will have clarity on the appropriate Council contact and spokesperson. Internally, both project teams will coordinate closely, ensuring communications are streamlined, especially in overlapping areas. Regular Steering/Project Delivery meetings will include discussions on both projects, promoting internal alignment. This approach ensures the public consistently receives clear, cohesive updates and is directed to the right team for information or assistance.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
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RP-2 REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SECTION 356
Author: Carolyn Rodney
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Council has received one (1) fee waiver request for Council’s consideration. |
That Council:
a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc (AECG) for this calendar year for $742.50
b note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2024/25 financial year
Report
One (1) Section 356 financial assistance request is proposed for consideration at this Ordinary Council meeting:
1. New South Wales Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc (AECG)
Christine Harris, President of the AECG has written in the attached letter:
Dear Peter Thompson and Mayor Dallas Tout,
I am writing to you to ask Wagga City Council to waive the fee of $165.00 per hr to use the council meeting room after hours, from 4 pm to 5.30pm for twice a term (school) meeting.
As you might be aware the Wagga Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group have been hosting the AECG meetings at council chambers since 17th February 2016. These meetings have been well attended, usually having around 30 school staff and First Nation Community members in attendance. We are a not-for-profit organisation that exists to support our First Nation Students in getting a great education…
Our meetings are respectful and well organised, we clean up and turn of lights after we are done, put chairs back and we supply our own cups, Tea, coffee and milk if members would like a cuppa…
We would like to see our meetings continue to grow and with your help we can see this happening.
Yours Truly
On behalf of the WLAECG
2025 President, Christine Harris
Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
In light that Council has a two-way relationship with our first nations community, a fee waiver for the 2025 calendar year is recommended by Council staff to recognise our support and aligns with our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Due to a revised schedule of meetings supplied by AECG of five (5) per year, together with the Council meeting room availability, the bookings will be only three (3) three this calendar year.
The AECG group have not received any other financial assistance from Council this 2024/25 financial year
Financial Implications
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Budget Summary (rounded to the nearest dollar where applicable) |
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Total Section 356 Contributions, Grants and Donations 2024/25 Budget allocation |
$2,190,329 |
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Total of Section 356 Contributions, Grants and Donations budget allocations approved during 2024/25 Operational Plan adoption* |
($2,156,731) |
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Total of fee waivers approved to date this financial year |
($1,675) |
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Revised Balance of Section 356 budget available for requests received during the 2024/25 financial year |
$31,923 |
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1) AECG Council meeting room fee waiver – 3 meetings 1.5 hours each |
($742.50) |
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Subtotal Fee Waivers included in this report proposed to be funded from the Section 356 Budget |
($742.50) |
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Proposed Balance of Section 356 fee waiver financial assistance budget for the remainder of the 2024/25 Financial Year |
$31,180.50 |
*This figure includes Community leases rental subsidies ($1,612,174); Annual Grants Programs ($219,450); Major Events Sponsorships ($100,000); Fee Waivers and Rates and Annual Charges Waivers ($38,725); Contributions ($45,587); Scholarships ($6,000); Road Closures ($29,000) and Other ($105,795).
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Place and Identity
Objective: Our community are proud of where we live and our identity
Acknowledge and celebrate the contribution that people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds make to our community
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Cross Directorate consultation has been undertaken as required.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
RP-3 |
RP-3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025
Author: Carolyn Rodney
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Summary: |
This report is for Council to consider information presented on the 2024/25 budget and Long-Term Financial Plan, and details Council’s external investments and performance as at 31 January 2025. |
That Council:
a approve the proposed 2024/25 budget variations for the month ended 31 January 2025 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report
b approve the proposed budget variations to the 2024/25 Long Term Financial Plan Capital Works Program including new projects and 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 at 31 January 2025 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993
e accept the grant funding offers as presented in this report
Report
Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) forecasts a balanced budget position as of 31 January 2025.
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 January when compared to budget ($460,765 up on the monthly budget). This is mainly due to better than budgeted returns on Council’s investment portfolio as a result of the recent interest rate movements, as well as a higher than anticipated investment portfolio balance – which is partly due to Council receiving upfront payment of $48.5M in funding under the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund in June 2024.
Key Performance Indicators
OPERATING INCOME
Total operating income is 60% of approved budget and is tracking close to budget for the month of January 2025. 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 84% when compared to budget.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Total operating expenditure is 58% of approved budget and is tracking slightly over budget at this stage of the financial year. This is due to the payment of annual one-off expenses such as rates and insurances.
CAPITAL INCOME
Total capital income is 198% of approved budget, which is mainly attributed to the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund (AIF) grant funding that has been received. If this up-front grant funding is not fully spent in this financial year, the income will be reduced and carried over to next financial year for completion of the project.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Total capital expenditure including commitments is 59% of approved budget. Excluding commitments, the total expenditure is 38% when compared to the approved budget. The capital project budgets are currently being reviewed and will be reported back to Council to accurately reflect the capital works program.
2024/25 Revised Budget Result – (Surplus) / Deficit |
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Original 2024/25 Budget Result as adopted by Council Total Budget Variations approved to date Budget Variations for January 2025 |
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Proposed Revised Budget result for 31 January 2025 - (Surplus) / Deficit |
$0K |
The proposed Operating and Capital Budget Variations for 31 January 2025 which affect the current 2024/25 financial year are listed below.
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1 – Community Leadership and Collaboration |
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Cyber Security Patch Management Software |
$30K |
Information Services Reserve ($30K) |
Nil |
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The funding is for a Patch Management solution as per Council’s current Cyber Security Strategy. A dedicated Patch Management solution will reduce Council’s exposure to critical vulnerabilities and other cyber security risks. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2025 Job Number: 24396 |
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2 – Safe and Healthy Community |
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Monumental Cemetery Seal Roman Catholic 6 |
$21K |
Cemetery Reserve ($21K) |
Nil |
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Funds are required for sealing a new access road at the Monumental Cemetery on Kooringal Road. Drainage and Kerb and Gutter works for the road have already been completed this year. This road will provide access between Roman Catholic Sections 5 and 6. Roman Catholic 5 is currently at capacity. Sealing the new access road would washouts during wet weather and allow easier access for staff, funeral directors and the general public. It is proposed to fund the works from the Cemetery Reserve. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2025 Job Number: 24409 |
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3 – Growing Economy |
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LMC Cattle Delivery Yard Rehabilitation |
$136K |
LMC Reserve ($136K) |
Nil |
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Additional funds are required for the remediation works to continue within the LMC Cattle Delivery Yards. Stabilisation of the sub-base is complete with a small amount of works still required around stock water trough bases and a final top surface clean remaining. This will bring the total project budget to $536K. It is proposed to fund the variation from the LMC Reserve. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2025 Job Number: 45131
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5 – The Environment |
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Early Warning System Model Development |
$50K |
Department of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment and Water ($33K) Stormwater Levy Reserve ($17K) |
Nil |
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Council has been successful in securing DCCEEW Floodplain Management Program grant funding for the Wagga Wagga Early Warning System Model Development 2023/FMP/0073. The total project budget is $50K with the grant being 2:1 funded with Council’s portion proposed to be funded from the Stormwater Levy Reserve. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2026 Job Number: 24408 |
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GWMC New Waste Strategy – Development and Implementation |
($25K) |
Solid Waste Reserve $25K |
Nil |
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Additional funds are required for the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC) New Waste Strategy Development and Implementation due to an increase in the required scope of works. The project will now include a waste audit and significant community and stakeholder consultation, as well as feasibility and cost benefit options of adopting circular economy practices. It is proposed to increase the total budget from $100K to $200K and allocate $75K in 2024/25 and $125K in 2025/26. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2026 Job Number: 70025 |
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Senior Citizens Centre Kitchen Upgrade |
$14K |
Community Centre Hire Income ($14K) |
Nil |
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At the 25 Nov 2024 Council Meeting and in response to the Seniors Community Centre Petition it was resolved. RP-1 PETITION - ONGOING MAINTENANCE ISSUES OF SENIORS COMMUNITY CENTRE 24/331 RESOLVED: On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council: a receive and note the attached petition b note action to address items raised within the petition c request staff advise the petition contact person of Council’s determination in accordance with Council’s Petition Policy (POL 086) Staff have met with representatives from the Wagga Wagga Senior Citizens’ Club Inc to confirm the maintenance plans to the building and secured quotes for works to be completed as detailed in the petition including demolition works, installation of a new all-electric oven, electrical connection of new oven, ventilation, patching and painting of walls at the Senior Citizens Centre with the overall works estimated to be $14K, with the proposed funding source being additional Community Centre Hire Income. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2026 Job Number: 24411 |
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Construction of Street Sweeper Transfer Station |
$90K |
Civil Infrastructure Reserve ($45K) Solid Waste Reserve ($45K) |
Nil |
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Funds are required for the construction of a transfer station at Council’s Alan Turner Depot for the Street Sweepers to offload their waste, prior to transferring to the GWMC. It is proposed to construct a 15m x 15m concrete slab with a wall of concrete interlocking blocks including services to the site. This variation is to be funded from the Civil Infrastructure Reserve and Solid Waste Reserve. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2026 Job Number: 24405 |
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2024/25 Capital Works Summary
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Approved Budget |
Proposed Movement |
Proposed Budget |
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One-off |
$47,129,289 |
$261,000 |
$47,390,289 |
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Recurrent |
$37,236,970 |
$0 |
$37,236,970 |
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Pending |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Total Capital Works |
$84,366,259 |
$261,000 |
$84,627,259 |
Current Restrictions
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RESERVES SUMMARY |
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31 JANUARY 2025 |
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CLOSING BALANCE 2023/24 |
ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2024/25 |
BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 20.01.2025 |
PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution* |
BALANCE AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025 |
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Externally Restricted |
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Developer Contributions - Section 7.11 |
(35,346,092) |
3,828,593 |
(820,165) |
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(32,337,664) |
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Developer Contributions - Section 7.12 |
(849,883) |
(28,096) |
104,075 |
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(773,904) |
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Developer Contributions - Stormwater Section 64 |
(8,765,571) |
131,291 |
(910,630) |
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(9,544,910) |
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Sewer Fund |
(52,652,543) |
(276,425) |
(715,252) |
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(53,644,220) |
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Solid Waste |
(31,897,464) |
2,924,014 |
1,066,621 |
20,000 |
(27,886,829) |
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Specific Purpose Unexpended Grants & Contributions |
(58,467,746) |
0 |
58,467,746 |
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0 |
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SRV Levee Reserve |
(6,230,711) |
0 |
0 |
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(6,230,711) |
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Stormwater Levy |
(5,505,698) |
2,772,743 |
(2,653,508) |
16,666 |
(5,369,797) |
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Total Externally Restricted |
(199,715,707) |
9,352,119 |
54,538,886 |
36,666 |
(135,788,036) |
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Internally Restricted |
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Additional Special Variation (ASV) |
(934,841) |
934,841 |
0 |
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0 |
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Airport |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
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Art Gallery |
(15,398) |
(6,000) |
0 |
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(21,398) |
|
Bridge Replacement |
(277,544) |
0 |
277,543 |
|
(1) |
|
Buildings |
(3,386,635) |
77,514 |
120,249 |
|
(3,188,873) |
|
CCTV |
(34,995) |
0 |
0 |
|
(34,995) |
|
Cemetery |
(1,378,480) |
(204,757) |
129,870 |
21,000 |
(1,432,366) |
|
Civic Theatre |
(95,013) |
(21,237) |
30,000 |
|
(86,250) |
|
Civil Infrastructure |
(11,521,350) |
696,586 |
820,846 |
45,000 |
(9,958,917) |
|
Council Election |
(427,970) |
372,507 |
0 |
|
(55,463) |
|
Economic Development |
(361,938) |
18,358 |
291,936 |
|
(51,645) |
|
Emergency Events Reserve |
(252,702) |
(109,381) |
0 |
|
(362,084) |
|
Employee Leave Entitlements Gen Fund |
(3,607,285) |
0 |
0 |
|
(3,607,285) |
|
Environmental Conservation |
(116,578) |
0 |
0 |
|
(116,578) |
|
Event Attraction |
(962,294) |
91,784 |
601,625 |
|
(268,885) |
|
Financial Assistance Grants in Advance |
(10,947,037) |
0 |
10,947,037 |
|
0 |
|
Grant Co-Funding |
(500,000) |
180,000 |
140,000 |
|
(180,000) |
|
Gravel Pit Restoration |
(790,095) |
3,333 |
222,825 |
|
(563,936) |
|
Information Services |
(2,387,681) |
1,037,601 |
(1,582,626) |
30,000 |
(2,902,706) |
|
Insurance Variations |
(50,000) |
0 |
0 |
|
(50,000) |
|
Internal Loans |
(7,841,730) |
(149,108) |
(526,803) |
|
(8,517,641) |
|
Lake Albert Improvements |
(741,740) |
(21,261) |
84,689 |
|
(678,312) |
|
Library |
(400,985) |
(237,430) |
0 |
|
(638,415) |
|
Livestock Marketing Centre |
(8,324,132) |
1,013,875 |
2,321,827 |
136,000 |
(4,852,431) |
|
Museum Acquisitions |
(48,476) |
4,378 |
0 |
|
(44,099) |
|
|
CLOSING BALANCE 2023/24 |
ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2024/25 |
BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 20.01.2025 |
PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution* |
BALANCE AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025 |
|
Net Zero Emissions |
(262,207) |
(80,157) |
0 |
|
(342,364) |
|
Oasis Reserve |
(1,201,931) |
476,905 |
(469,018) |
|
(1,194,044) |
|
Parks & Recreation Projects |
(2,520,071) |
21,556 |
728,274 |
|
(1,770,241) |
|
Parks Water |
(180,000) |
20,593 |
0 |
|
(159,407) |
|
Planning Legals |
(61,747) |
(20,000) |
0 |
|
(81,747) |
|
Plant Replacement |
(6,383,440) |
227,092 |
2,746,150 |
|
(3,410,197) |
|
Project Carryovers |
(8,548,629) |
0 |
8,508,604 |
|
(40,025) |
|
Public Art |
(225,215) |
0 |
186,495 |
|
(38,720) |
|
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 |
(1,949,243) |
50,000 |
(2,127,600) |
|
(4,026,843) |
|
Subdivision Tree Planting |
(516,648) |
20,000 |
0 |
|
(496,648) |
|
Unexpended External Loans |
(602,525) |
68,176 |
935 |
|
(533,413) |
|
Visitors Economy |
(33,394) |
(24,792) |
0 |
|
(58,186) |
|
Workers Compensation |
(155,010) |
22,500 |
0 |
|
(132,510) |
|
Total Internally Restricted |
(78,285,726) |
4,463,475 |
23,452,858 |
232,000 |
(50,137,393) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Restricted |
(278,001,433) |
13,815,594 |
77,991,744 |
268,666 |
(185,925,429) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Unrestricted |
(11,426,000) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
(11,426,000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments |
(289,427,433) |
13,815,594 |
77,991,744 |
268,666 |
(197,351,429) |
Investment Summary as at 31 January 2025
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 |
Closing
Balance |
January
EOM |
January |
Investment |
Maturity |
Term |
|
At Call Accounts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NAB |
AA- |
1,125,771 |
238,951 |
4.35% |
0.08% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
CBA |
AA- |
12,927,486 |
12,916,950 |
4.35% |
4.42% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
CBA |
AA- |
7,815,513 |
7,844,720 |
4.40% |
2.68% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Macquarie Bank |
A+ |
9,925,251 |
9,961,083 |
4.15% |
3.41% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
CBA |
AA- |
48,915,786 |
49,096,507 |
4.35% |
16.79% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Total At Call Accounts |
|
80,709,808 |
80,058,211 |
4.33% |
27.38% |
|
|
|
|
Short Term Deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AMP |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.10% |
0.68% |
16/12/2024 |
16/09/2025 |
9 |
|
Australian Unity |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
0 |
0.00% |
0.00% |
30/01/2024 |
30/01/2025 |
12 |
|
Suncorp |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.12% |
0.34% |
7/03/2024 |
7/03/2025 |
12 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.31% |
0.34% |
3/06/2024 |
3/06/2025 |
12 |
|
BankVic |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.34% |
0.68% |
26/06/2024 |
26/06/2025 |
12 |
|
Bank of Sydney |
NR |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.47% |
0.68% |
28/06/2024 |
30/06/2025 |
12 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.30% |
0.34% |
30/07/2024 |
30/07/2025 |
12 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.45% |
0.68% |
2/07/2024 |
2/07/2025 |
12 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.40% |
0.68% |
8/07/2024 |
8/07/2025 |
12 |
|
Suncorp |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.43% |
0.34% |
10/07/2024 |
10/07/2025 |
12 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.03% |
0.68% |
27/08/2024 |
27/08/2025 |
12 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.34% |
14/11/2024 |
14/11/2025 |
12 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.11% |
0.68% |
28/11/2024 |
28/11/2025 |
12 |
|
MyState |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.10% |
0.68% |
29/11/2024 |
29/11/2025 |
12 |
|
MyState |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.15% |
0.34% |
4/12/2024 |
4/12/2025 |
12 |
|
Total Short Term Deposits |
|
23,000,000 |
22,000,000 |
5.25% |
7.52% |
|
|
|
|
Medium Term Deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.68% |
28/06/2021 |
29/06/2026 |
60 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.80% |
0.68% |
15/11/2021 |
17/11/2025 |
48 |
|
BOQ |
A- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.00% |
0.34% |
28/02/2020 |
28/02/2025 |
60 |
|
Police Credit Union |
NR |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.20% |
0.34% |
1/04/2020 |
1/04/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.85% |
0.34% |
29/05/2020 |
29/05/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.86% |
0.34% |
1/06/2020 |
2/06/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.75% |
0.68% |
25/06/2020 |
25/06/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.75% |
0.68% |
25/06/2020 |
25/06/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
5.07% |
1.03% |
30/06/2022 |
30/06/2027 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.68% |
17/08/2020 |
18/08/2025 |
60 |
|
BoQ |
A- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.34% |
7/09/2020 |
8/09/2025 |
60 |
|
BoQ |
A- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.68% |
14/09/2020 |
15/09/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.20% |
0.34% |
7/12/2020 |
8/12/2025 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.95% |
0.68% |
29/01/2021 |
29/01/2026 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.08% |
0.34% |
22/02/2021 |
20/02/2026 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.68% |
3/03/2021 |
2/03/2026 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.40% |
0.68% |
21/06/2021 |
19/06/2026 |
60 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.68% |
25/06/2021 |
25/06/2026 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.34% |
25/08/2021 |
25/08/2026 |
60 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.00% |
0.68% |
8/02/2022 |
10/02/2025 |
36 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.40% |
0.68% |
9/03/2022 |
10/03/2025 |
36 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.90% |
0.68% |
11/03/2024 |
11/03/2026 |
24 |
|
MyState |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.20% |
0.68% |
2/03/2022 |
3/03/2025 |
36 |
|
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.99% |
0.68% |
4/05/2022 |
5/05/2025 |
36 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.11% |
0.34% |
23/05/2024 |
25/05/2026 |
24 |
|
BoQ |
A- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.50% |
0.34% |
7/07/2022 |
7/07/2025 |
36 |
|
CBA |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.25% |
0.34% |
12/08/2022 |
12/08/2025 |
36 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
4.55% |
1.03% |
29/08/2022 |
29/08/2025 |
36 |
|
Australian Military Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.55% |
0.68% |
2/09/2022 |
2/09/2025 |
36 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.40% |
0.34% |
9/09/2022 |
9/09/2025 |
36 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.68% |
21/10/2022 |
21/10/2025 |
36 |
|
AMP |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.80% |
0.34% |
21/11/2022 |
20/11/2025 |
36 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.85% |
0.68% |
16/12/2024 |
16/12/2026 |
24 |
|
Police Credit Union |
NR |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.04% |
0.68% |
15/02/2023 |
17/02/2025 |
24 |
|
Police Credit Union |
NR |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.94% |
0.68% |
14/03/2023 |
14/03/2025 |
24 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.00% |
0.68% |
14/03/2023 |
15/03/2027 |
48 |
|
Hume Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.75% |
0.68% |
31/03/2023 |
31/03/2025 |
24 |
|
Auswide |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.95% |
0.68% |
13/04/2023 |
13/04/2026 |
36 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.68% |
20/04/2023 |
20/04/2027 |
48 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.34% |
26/05/2023 |
26/05/2026 |
36 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.38% |
0.68% |
28/06/2024 |
28/06/2029 |
60 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.37% |
0.68% |
21/08/2023 |
21/08/2025 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.90% |
0.34% |
29/11/2024 |
29/11/2026 |
24 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.45% |
0.34% |
30/11/2023 |
28/11/2025 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.68% |
14/12/2023 |
15/12/2025 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.14% |
0.68% |
3/01/2024 |
5/01/2026 |
24 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.10% |
0.68% |
4/01/2024 |
4/01/2027 |
36 |
|
Suncorp |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.08% |
0.34% |
8/01/2024 |
8/01/2026 |
24 |
|
Australian Unity |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.93% |
0.34% |
7/03/2024 |
9/03/2026 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.10% |
0.68% |
23/04/2024 |
24/04/2028 |
48 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.10% |
0.68% |
6/05/2024 |
6/05/2026 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.12% |
0.34% |
24/05/2024 |
24/05/2027 |
36 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.26% |
0.34% |
31/05/2024 |
31/05/2028 |
48 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.26% |
0.68% |
6/06/2024 |
6/06/2028 |
48 |
|
Australian Military Bank |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.34% |
11/06/2024 |
11/06/2026 |
24 |
|
Australian Military Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.68% |
11/06/2024 |
11/06/2026 |
24 |
|
BankVIC |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.65% |
0.68% |
27/08/2024 |
27/08/2026 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.63% |
0.68% |
30/08/2024 |
30/08/2026 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.51% |
0.34% |
16/09/2024 |
18/09/2028 |
48 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.45% |
0.68% |
27/09/2024 |
28/09/2026 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.79% |
0.68% |
17/10/2024 |
19/10/2026 |
24 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.70% |
0.34% |
8/10/2024 |
8/10/2026 |
24 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.73% |
0.68% |
21/10/2024 |
21/10/2027 |
36 |
|
Hume Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.95% |
0.68% |
7/11/2024 |
7/11/2026 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.02% |
0.68% |
14/11/2024 |
16/11/2026 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
5.00% |
0.34% |
27/11/2024 |
27/11/2026 |
24 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.07% |
0.68% |
28/11/2024 |
28/11/2028 |
48 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB+ |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
4.85% |
1.03% |
16/12/2024 |
16/12/2027 |
36 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
0 |
2,000,000 |
4.80% |
0.68% |
21/01/2025 |
21/01/2028 |
36 |
|
Australian Military Bank |
BBB+ |
0 |
1,000,000 |
4.82% |
0.34% |
30/01/2025 |
29/01/2027 |
24 |
|
Total Medium Term Deposits |
|
115,000,000 |
118,000,000 |
3.96% |
40.36% |
|
|
|
|
Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt |
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NAB |
AA- |
2,020,658 |
0 |
0.00% |
0.00% |
21/01/2020 |
21/01/2025 |
60 |
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Newcastle Permanent |
BBB+ |
1,110,127 |
1,114,314 |
BBSW + 112 |
0.38% |
4/02/2020 |
4/02/2025 |
60 |
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Macquarie Bank |
A+ |
2,015,377 |
2,022,616 |
BBSW + 84 |
0.69% |
12/02/2020 |
12/02/2025 |
60 |
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BOQ Covered |
AAA |
555,338 |
557,335 |
BBSW + 107 |
0.19% |
14/05/2020 |
14/05/2025 |
60 |
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UBS |
A+ |
1,517,064 |
1,502,767 |
BBSW + 87 |
0.51% |
30/07/2020 |
30/07/2025 |
60 |
|
CBA |
AA- |
2,026,754 |
2,009,630 |
BBSW + 70 |
0.69% |
14/01/2022 |
14/01/2027 |
60 |
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Rabobank |
A+ |
2,021,033 |
2,003,842 |
BBSW + 73 |
0.69% |
27/01/2022 |
27/01/2027 |
60 |
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Newcastle Permanent |
BBB+ |
1,007,979 |
1,012,466 |
BBSW + 100 |
0.35% |
10/02/2022 |
10/02/2027 |
60 |
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NAB |
AA- |
2,418,170 |
2,429,032 |
BBSW + 72 |
0.83% |
25/02/2022 |
25/02/2027 |
60 |
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Bendigo-Adelaide |
A- |
1,662,145 |
1,661,982 |
BBSW + 98 |
0.57% |
17/03/2022 |
17/03/2025 |
36 |
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ANZ |
AA- |
2,030,218 |
2,038,713 |
BBSW + 97 |
0.70% |
12/05/2022 |
12/05/2027 |
60 |
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NAB |
AA- |
1,711,300 |
1,717,602 |
BBSW + 90 |
0.59% |
30/05/2022 |
30/05/2025 |
36 |
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Suncorp |
AA- |
908,105 |
911,685 |
BBSW + 93 |
0.31% |
22/08/2022 |
22/08/2025 |
36 |
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ANZ |
AA- |
2,556,735 |
2,568,453 |
BBSW + 120 |
0.88% |
4/11/2022 |
4/11/2027 |
60 |
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NAB |
AA- |
2,549,262 |
2,561,235 |
BBSW + 120 |
0.88% |
25/11/2022 |
25/11/2027 |
60 |
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Suncorp |
AA- |
1,121,530 |
1,123,576 |
BBSW + 125 |
0.38% |
14/12/2022 |
14/12/2027 |
60 |
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CBA |
AA- |
2,049,385 |
2,030,653 |
BBSW + 115 |
0.69% |
13/01/2023 |
13/01/2028 |
60 |
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Bank Australia |
BBB+ |
1,933,229 |
1,941,934 |
BBSW + 155 |
0.66% |
22/02/2023 |
22/02/2027 |
48 |
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Bendigo-Adelaide Covered |
AAA |
1,018,473 |
1,019,015 |
BBSW + 115 |
0.35% |
16/06/2023 |
16/06/2028 |
60 |
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CBA |
AA- |
2,532,524 |
2,544,843 |
BBSW + 95 |
0.87% |
17/08/2023 |
17/08/2028 |
60 |
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ANZ |
AA- |
2,122,829 |
2,128,498 |
BBSW + 93 |
0.73% |
11/09/2023 |
11/09/2028 |
60 |
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Bank Australia |
BBB+ |
1,680,314 |
1,663,219 |
BBSW + 150 |
0.57% |
30/10/2023 |
30/10/2026 |
36 |
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ANZ |
AA- |
2,537,831 |
2,548,358 |
BBSW + 96 |
0.87% |
5/02/2024 |
5/02/2029 |
60 |
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ANZ |
AA- |
1,012,148 |
1,012,288 |
BBSW + 98 |
0.35% |
19/03/2024 |
19/03/2029 |
60 |
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ING Bank |
A |
506,430 |
505,490 |
BBSW + 95 |
0.17% |
22/03/2024 |
22/03/2027 |
36 |
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BoQ |
A- |
1,681,552 |
1,665,326 |
BBSW + 128 |
0.57% |
30/04/2024 |
30/04/2029 |
60 |
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Bendigo-Adelaide |
A- |
810,193 |
813,521 |
BBSW + 100 |
0.28% |
14/05/2024 |
14/05/2027 |
36 |
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ANZ |
AA- |
1,513,924 |
1,514,038 |
BBSW + 86 |
0.52% |
18/06/2024 |
18/06/2029 |
60 |
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Teachers Mutual |
BBB+ |
912,841 |
913,395 |
BBSW + 130 |
0.31% |
21/06/2024 |
21/06/2027 |
36 |
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ING Bank |
A |
2,222,701 |
2,233,163 |
BBSW + 102 |
0.76% |
20/08/2024 |
20/08/2029 |
60 |
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CBA |
AA- |
1,513,505 |
1,520,374 |
BBSW + 87 |
0.52% |
22/08/2024 |
22/08/2029 |
60 |
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Suncorp |
AA- |
2,424,659 |
2,417,839 |
BBSW + 92 |
0.83% |
27/09/2024 |
27/09/2029 |
60 |
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Bendigo-Adelaide |
A- |
758,846 |
752,405 |
BBSW + 96 |
0.26% |
24/10/2024 |
24/10/2028 |
48 |
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Total Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt |
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54,463,178 |
52,459,609 |
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17.94% |
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Fixed Rate Bonds |
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ING Covered |
AAA |
713,651 |
716,804 |
1.10% |
0.25% |
19/08/2021 |
19/08/2026 |
60 |
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Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.50% |
1.03% |
24/08/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
64 |
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BoQ |
A- |
1,820,137 |
1,829,129 |
2.10% |
0.63% |
27/10/2021 |
27/10/2026 |
60 |
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BoQ |
A- |
2,049,482 |
2,059,104 |
5.30% |
0.70% |
30/04/2024 |
30/04/2029 |
60 |
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Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.68% |
6/08/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
64 |
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Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.34% |
14/07/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
65 |
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Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.30% |
0.68% |
29/04/2021 |
15/06/2026 |
61 |
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Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.68% |
30/11/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
60 |
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Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.34% |
20/11/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
61 |
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Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.68% |
21/10/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
62 |
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Total Fixed Rate Bonds |
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17,583,270 |
17,605,037 |
1.83% |
6.02% |
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Managed Funds |
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NSW Tcorp |
NR |
2,210,114 |
2,256,862 |
2.12% |
0.77% |
17/03/2014 |
1/01/2030 |
189 |
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Total Managed Funds |
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2,210,114 |
2,256,862 |
2.12% |
0.77% |
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TOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASH |
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292,966,369 |
292,379,719 |
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100.00% |
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Council’s investment portfolio is dominated by Term Deposits, equating to approximately 48% of the portfolio across a broad range of counterparties. Cash equates to 27%, with Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) around 18%, fixed rate bonds around 6% and growth funds around 1% of the portfolio.
Council’s investment portfolio is well diversified in complying assets across the entire credit spectrum. It is also well diversified from a rating perspective. Credit quality is diversified and is predominately invested amongst the investment grade Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions (ADIs) (being BBB- or higher), with a smaller allocation to unrated ADIs.
All investments are within the defined Policy limits, as outlined in the Rating Allocation chart below:
Investment Portfolio Balance
Monthly Investment Movements
Redemptions/Sales – Council redeemed/sold the following investment securities during January 2025:
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Institution and Type |
Amount |
Investment Term |
Interest Rate |
Comments |
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Australian Unity Bank (BBB+) Term Deposit |
$1M |
12 months |
5.19% |
This term deposit was redeemed on maturity and these funds were reinvested in a new 2-year Australian Military Bank term deposit (as below). |
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NAB (AA-) Floating Rate Note |
$2M |
5 years |
BBSW +77bps |
This floating rate note was redeemed on maturity and these funds were reinvested in a new 3-year ING Bank term deposit (as below). |
New Investments – Council purchased the following investment securities during January 2025:
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Institution and Type |
Amount |
Investment Term |
Interest Rate |
Comments |
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Australian Military Bank (BBB+) Term Deposit |
$1M |
2 years |
4.82% |
The Australian Military Bank rate of 4.82% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this term. The next best rate for this term was 4.60%. |
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ING Bank (A) Term Deposit |
$2M |
3 years |
4.80% |
The ING Bank rate of 4.80% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this term. The next best rate for this term was 4.75%. |
Rollovers – Council did not roll-over any investment securities during January 2025.
Monthly Investment Performance
Interest/growth/capital gains/(losses) for the month totalled $1,051,019, which compares favourably with the budget for the period of $590,254 - outperforming budget for the month by $460,765.
Council’s outperformance to budget for December is mainly due to better than budgeted returns on Councils investment portfolio as well as a higher than anticipated investment portfolio balance – which is partly due to Council receiving upfront payment of $48.5M in AIF funding in June 2024.
Council experienced a positive return on its NSW T-Corp Managed Fund for the month of January, with the fund returning +2.12% (or $46,749) as domestic (+4.57%) and international (+3.44%) shares rose during the month, reaching new highs.
On Cash and At‑Call accounts returned 4.35% (annualised) for the month. These funds are utilised for daily cash flow management and need to be available to meet operating and contractual payments as they fall due.
Over the past year, Council’s investment portfolio has returned 4.18%, marginally underperforming the AusBond Bank Bill index by -0.30%. Councils investment portfolio has continued to perform in line with the AusBond Bank Bill Index* over the longer-term time period, returning 3.25% per annum over the past 3 years – slightly underperforming the benchmark by -0.08% over this time.
* The AusBond Bank Bill Index is the leading benchmark for the Australian fixed income market. It is interpolated from the RBA Cash rate, 1 month and 3-month Bank Bill Swap rates.
Report by Responsible Accounting Officer
I hereby certify that all of the above investments have been made in accordance with the provision of Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the regulations there under, and in accordance with the Investment Policy adopted by Council on 24 June 2024.
Carolyn Rodney
Responsible Accounting Officer
Policy and Legislation
Budget variations are reported in accordance with Council’s POL 052 Budget Policy.
Investments are reported in accordance with Council’s POL 075 Investment Policy.
Local Government Act 1993
Section 625 - How may councils invest?
Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Section 212 - Reports on council investments
Link to Strategic Plan
Community leadership and collaboration
Objective: Wagga Wagga City Council leads through engaged civic governance and is recognised and distinguished by its ethical decision-making, efficient management, innovation and quality customer service
Ensure transparency and accountability
Risk Management Issues for Council
This report is a control mechanism that assists in addressing the following potential risks to Council:
· Loss of investment income or capital resulting from ongoing management of investments, especially during difficult economic times
· Failure to demonstrate to the community that its funds are being expended in an efficient and effective manner
Internal / External Consultation
All relevant areas within Council have consulted with the Finance Division in relation to the budget variations listed in this report.
The Finance Division has consulted with relevant external parties to confirm Council’s investment portfolio balances.
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Capital Works Program 2024/25 to 2033/34 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
RP-4 |
RP-4 2023/24 REGIONAL DROUGHT RESILIENCE PLANNING PROGRAM - ROUND 2
Author: Sue Hanrahan
Executive: Fiona Piltz
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Summary: |
This report proposes to put two drought resilience planning documents being a 82-page Drought Resilience Plan along with a more detailed 100-page technical document on public exhibition to enable broader community input before a final document is developed and proposed for adoption.
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That Council:
a place the Regional Drought Resilience Plan and associated documents on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 26 Feb 2025 to 26 March 2025 and invite submissions until 21 March 2025 on the document.
b receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period:
i addressing any submission made in respect of the Regional Drought Resilience Plan
ii proposing adoption of the Regional Drought Resilience Plan unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period.
Report
In September 2023 staff submitted a grant funding application through the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Programme - Round 2. Regional Drought Resilience Planning grants are co funded by the NSW Government and the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. The funding was provided to selected regions in NSW to allow the development and implementation of Regional Drought Resilience Plans and assist in the mitigation of future drought risks.
The Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program is being delivered as part of the Future Ready Regions Strategy. The program is designed to enable consortia of local governments and their communities to better prepare for, respond to and recover from drought.
These plans are not intended to replace or be in competition with other existing drought resilience programs which focus on, farm preparedness, water and feed for stock during drought or economic assistance for communities, families and individuals impacted by drought. Instead, they are funded to strengthen resilience and develop adaptive capacity among the residents and businesses of the Wagga Wagga City and Lockhart Shire region to support their community, environment, and economic resilience during drought.
Funding was made available in Round 2 to selected eligible NSW councils working as a consortium to develop their own Regional Drought Resilience Plans. Wagga Wagga City Council was required to submit an application as a consortium with Lockhart Shire Council.
· Regional Drought Resilience Plan development: $200,000
· Regional Drought Resilience Plan implementation (conditional): $250,000
During discussions with Regional NSW, it was identified the final plan would play an important role in future drought-related funding opportunities. Councils have been nominated into consortia based on previously identified Functional Economic Region (FER) boundaries.
The first phase of the program focused on developing a Regional Drought Resilience Plan, which has now been developed following resident and stakeholder engagement. Two documents have been developed an 82-page public facing plan along with a more detailed 100-page technical document. These are now ready for public exhibition to enable broader community input before a final document is developed and proposed for adoption.
The development of the plan was based on research along with stakeholder and community consultation. In August 2024, four public drop-in sessions were held across the two Local Government Areas (LGAs), followed by a four-week online community survey in September/October 2024 which received 79 submissions.
Key stakeholders involved in the process included:
· Farmers and businesses
· Social support service providers
· Education and training providers
· Local health and social services providers
· Representatives from the manufacturing, transport, and construction sectors
· State and Federal government agencies
· Southern NSW Drought resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (CSU)
· Rural Financial Counselling Services
The preliminary draft Regional Drought Resilience Plan has also been independently reviewed by CSIRO via the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) with feedback incorporated into this version of the plan.
The Regional Drought Resilience Plans must receive approval from DPIRD, the Minister for Regional NSW, and the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry once adopted by Councils. Once approved the additional $250,000 in funding becomes available to implement actions from the plan.
It is now proposed to place the Regional Drought Resilience Plan on public exhibition and seek community and stakeholder feedback. This process will provide local stakeholders with another opportunity to contribute to the plan before its final adoption.
Financial Implications
The application was successful, securing $450,000 in funding over two years, with WWCC as the project lead. This funding was accepted at the 29 January 2024 Ordinary Meeting of council and consisted of:
· Regional Drought Resilience Plan development: $200,000
· Regional Drought Resilience Plan implementation (conditional): $250,000
Wagga City and Lockhart Shire Council engaged a qualified consultant AEC Consultancy to assist with the development of a comprehensive Regional Drought Resilience Plan at a cost of $147,924 (GST exclusive).
Current actual and committed expenditure is $148,227.
Once adopted the remaining plan development funds of $51,773 will be combined with the $200,000 implementation funds to allow implementation of the identified projects and activities.
Job Consolidation Number – 23036: Regional Drought Resilience Planning Programme
Policy and Legislation
Community and Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040
Regional Economic Development Strategies – 2023 Update
Link to Strategic Plan
The Environment
Objective: Wagga Wagga is sustainable, liveable, and resilient to the impacts of climate change
Adapt to our changing climate
Risk Management Issues for Council
No specific risks have been identified for the development nor implementation of the actions identified in the plan.
Internal / External Consultation
The stakeholder engagement outcomes are incorporated within the Regional Drought Resilience Plan document.
In August 2024, four public drop-in sessions were held across the two Local Government Areas (LGAs), followed by a four-week online community survey in September/October 2024 which received 79 submissions.
External consultation has also occurred with NSW State Government Agencies, the Southern NSW Drought resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (CSU) and CSIRO.
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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 |
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Regional Drought Resilience Plan - Provided under separate cover |
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Wagga Lockhart Plan Draft - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
RP-5 |
RP-5 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - 1 JULY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
Author: Bradley Ristivojevic
Executive: Scott Gray
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Summary: |
This report provides details of Council’s performance against the Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2024/2025 as at 31 December 2024. |
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That Council receive and note the Operational Performance Report for the period 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024. |
Report
Background
The Office of Local Government Integrated Reporting Guidelines require that “the general manager must ensure that progress reports are provided to the council, with respect to the principal activities detailed in the Delivery Program, at least every 6 months.
The Operational Performance Report provides an overview of Council’s activities and performance between 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024. The five strategic directions as set out in the Community Strategic Plan 2040 provide the structure for the report demonstrating our commitment to achieving our long-term objectives and ultimately our community’s vision for the future.
Report Summary
The report provides updates on progress we’ve made in implementing Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2024/25. The report also includes progress reporting on one-off capital projects. Actions are assigned a status (Table 1) to identify their level of completion against expected outcomes for the financial year for actions and project schedule for projects.
Table 1: Action Status
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0 |
Not scheduled to commence |
Indicates that an action was not due to commence during the reporting period |
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n |
Off track |
Indicates that an action is at risk, and generally relates to the target for the reporting period not being met. |
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n |
On hold |
Indicates that an action has not occurred due to an external factor that has impacted delivery / completion. |
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n |
Monitor |
Indicates that an action may be at risk if issues are not addressed, and generally relates to the target for the reporting period not being met |
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n |
On track |
Indicates that an action is on track for completion this financial year and generally relates to the target for the reporting period being met. |
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Completed |
Indicates that an action has been completed this financial year and generally relates to the target for the reporting period being met |
248 actions (92.12%) have been reported as “On track” or “Completed”. This is consistent with our 2023-24 second half report (88.67% on track / completed). No actions have been reported as “Off track” whilst a further 12 are “On hold”. Figure 1 presents the status of all operational plan actions.
A total of 72 one-off capital projects are currently being monitored by Council’s Corporate Governance and Performance team. In the 2024/25 financial year, a total of 17 projects have gone over budget however the cost overrun is minor (<5%) or has been caused by delays with multi-year projects. Most projects are on track or completed. Projects classified as “Monitor” are experiencing delivery issues such as minor delays in construction or reporting. There are no projects considered as “Off Track”. Figure 3 presents the status of all one-off capital projects.
Additional tables are enclosed in the report on page 9 (actions by strategic direction) and page 69 (one-off projects by project phase and value).
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Local Government Act 1993 - section 406
(1) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to integrated planning and reporting guidelines (referred to in this Chapter as the guidelines) to be complied with by councils.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may impose requirements in connection with the preparation, development, consultation on and review of, and the contents of, the community strategic plan, resourcing strategy, delivery program, operational plan, community engagement strategy, annual report and environment reporting of a council.
Local Government Act (General) Regulation 2021 - regulation 196A
“A council must comply with the integrated planning and reporting guidelines in the document entitled Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines for Local Government in NSW, published on the website of the Department, as in force from time to time.”
Section 4.9 of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines for Local Government in NSW requires that “the general manager must ensure that progress reports are provided to the council, with respect to the principal activities detailed in the Delivery Program, at least every 6 months”.
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We have strong leadership
Outcome: We are accountable and transparent
Risk Management Issues for Council
Failure to deliver the operational performance report presents a legislative compliance risk for Council.
Internal / External Consultation
Internal consultation has been undertaken with responsible officers, managers and directors.
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Community meeting(s) |
Stakeholder workshop(s) |
Drop-in session(s) |
Survey/feedback form(s) |
Connect.Wagga |
Email newsletter |
Social media |
Website |
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Final Operational Performance Report - 2024-25 H1 - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
RP-6 |
RP-6 DRAFT Submission to Model Meeting Code Amendments
Author: Scott Gray
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Summary: |
The Office of Local Government (OLG) is inviting feedback from on proposed amendments to the Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW (Model Meeting Code). |
That Council endorses the draft submission to the Office of Local Government’s Model Meeting Code amendments.
Report
The OLG is inviting feedback from the local government sector and others on proposed amendments to the Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW (Model Meeting Code).
The feedback the OLG receives will be used to inform the amendments that are ultimately made to the Model Meeting Code. It is anticipated that the new Model Meeting Code will be prescribed in early 2025.
Some of the proposed changes will have a substantial impact on the way Council currently conducts meetings. One of the biggest issues facing Council is the potential removal of briefings (workshops) and pre-meeting briefings.
This suggestion is not supported in the strongest possible terms. Transparency is critical to maintaining trust within the community, however briefing sessions outside of the public meeting process should be permitted within a clear framework. It is important that Councillors feel safe to ask questions and understand alternate views or solutions to an issue. It is also important that Council officers can provide detailed background information to Councillors in relation to matters that may come before them. This process of becoming fully informed cannot be achieved within the formality of a Council Meeting and banning briefing sessions may ultimately delay timely decision making.
This single proposal will undermine and weaken government across NSW to the detriment of the people of NSW. It will deliver poor decisions and compromise good government.
The proposed amendments to the Model Meeting Code are the first tranche of reforms to the regulation of meetings. OLG advise that the second tranche will be legislated in 2025 as part of the measures implemented to reform the regulation of councillor conduct and will have a particular focus on behaviour at meetings.
Attached for Council’s consideration is our draft submission. Submissions are required to be made by 28 February 2025.
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Wagga Wagga City Council Code of Meeting Practice
NSW Local Government Act 1993
NSW Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Link to Strategic Plan
Community leadership and collaboration
Objective: Wagga Wagga has strong community leadership and a shared vision for the future
Our leaders represent our community
Risk Management Issues for Council
There is a risk that Council’s perspective is not taken into account if we do not provide a submission to the discussion paper.
Internal / External Consultation
The Executive Team were consulted and a workshop was held with Councillors on 17 February 2025.
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Draft Submission to Model Meeting Code Amendments - Provided under separate cover |
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A new Model Code of Meeting Practice - Consultation Draft - Provided under separate cover |
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Model Code of Meeting Practice - Marked Up Changes - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
RP-7 |
RP-7 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
Author: Scott Gray
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This report is to respond to questions with notice raised by Councillors in accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice. |
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That Council receive and note the report. |
Report
The following questions with notice were received prior to the meeting, in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice.
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Councillor A Parkins Can the Mayor and General Manager provide an update on what advocacy in the last 6 – 12 months on each of the 16 items listed in the advocacy. In particular, more recently there has been a lot of conversations about abortion services and that is at the top of our Advocacy plan. It would be interesting to know what has been done on behalf of Council. |
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Council’s Advocacy Plan provides a guide to address issues that are beyond the capacity of Council. The framework is designed to allow Council and other representative groups to take advantage of advocacy opportunities as they arise e.g. meeting with relevant Ministers, Shadow Ministers or other levels of government. In regard to the question with notice, the following information is provided:
Abortion Services: Council is a member of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District Board and has discussed the provision of abortion services in Wagga with both the CEO of MLHD and the PHN Executive Integration and Partnerships who are also on the MLHD Board. Currently in Wagga, MLHD provides medical abortion to women across the region, through our Wagga Women’s Health Clinic and a network of GPs. Medical abortion refers to abortion of a pregnancy which is undertaken by the sequential administration of prescription medications which are supplied as a composite pack. These medications are approved under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) scheme for prescription and dispensing until 63 days gestation (9 weeks). After this period termination of pregnancy services are likely to involve surgical intervention.
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital provides termination of pregnancy care, including surgical termination for women with complex needs. These services are accessible via the District’s gynecology outpatient clinic. Outside cases with complex needs, MLHD has limited capacity to provide surgical termination services. The reason for this circumstance is that medical practitioners have a lawful right to decline to undertake surgical termination of pregnancies for personal reasons. Many medical practitioners make this decision.
Medical professionals in MLHD can access information on referral pathways for pregnancy termination services on Murrumbidgee Health Pathways.
Should Councillors wish to press this advocacy point it is suggested that we turn to key stakeholder groups such as the Wagga Wagga Womens Health Centre to pursue and attract a private provider of surgical abortion services to establish a practice in Wagga.
Airport: There has been a lot of work put into this advocacy item. Council has met with the Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP (as he then was) on a number of occasions both at the airport and in Canberra. We have also met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP.
These meetings were successful in changing the decision of privatising the airport through an EOI process to the current position which is that Council has the opportunity to demonstrate to Defence why our management of the airport on a not for profit basis is in the best interests of the regional community.
We have met with many stakeholders at both public and private meetings. The strong community sentiment to prevent privatisation of the airport has been conveyed to the Commonwealth Government and will be repeated as part of our ongoing submissions to Defence.
We have a target of 31 March to make a submission to defence which outlines why our ongoing management of the facility is the best outcome for the community and why privatisation of the airport is not.
Our current goal is to seek to a 50 year lease with a 49 year option with a nominal rental.
Coercive control, abuse and violence: A Mayoral minute was tabled to Council and a staff report was provided back to Council on 25 March 2024. This report outlined Council’s role and support in this area. In terms of Council operations, our recent focus is in delivering a community training program for understanding and reporting coercive control under the new laws. The training also included a workshop on digital coercive control and targeted trusted community members, for example hairdressers, as identified at sector interagency meetings that Council staff attended.
Alongside this is Council’s commitment through the Mayor, to the men’s leadership forum to discuss and strategise with community now and into the future. To not just speak out against DFV and coercive control in our city and region but to also to plan concrete short, medium and long term actions following a review of the forum outputs. Again, when meeting with other levels of government this important issue is raised along with support letters for agencies seeking funding for their services.
Cultural Institutions: The advocacy that took place was during 2023 at the Create NSW regional consultations that our staff hosted at the Civic Theatre. This consultation also contributed to the State Cultural Policy and informed funding feedback to the Minister. Following this consultation a submission was made from staff to inform this cultural policy including the reinstatement of multi-year funding for Local Government operated regional art galleries and museums. The multi-year funding was reinstated in 2024 as part of the release of the State Cultural Policy. Currently we have multi-year applications of 4 years for both the Museum and the Art Gallery in with Create NSW and have been advised yesterday that a determination will be announced late March/April 2025.
Education Services: Council has engaged in a range of forums to advocate for Education services in Wagga. In relation to Charles Sturt University, the Mayor, General Manager and Director of Community have been appointed to the CSU Regional Consultative Committee. Through this forum we have spoken about the need to retain courses in Wagga, particularly face to face tertiary training. We have also spoken about the lack of executive and Board representation by any person resident in this area.
We have given a presentation to the CSU Board and Executive in relation to aligning their Masterplan with the Northern Growth Area master planning. We have also had follow up meetings with the CSU Chief Operating Officer and CSU local staff in relation to the same issue. There is strong interest in this type of integration.
Council advocated to senior officers within NSW Education in December last year that there is an opportunity for a technical high school in the northern growth area which would align with the SAP initiative. This discussion was positive and talks are likely to be ongoing.
Through the Murrumbidgee Health and Knowledge Precinct (MHKP) we have advocated for alignment between skills shortages and training providers across all health service areas including the Universities and Tafe. A dedicated Education and Workforce Working Group has been established within the MHKP structure.
Health Services: Consistent with this advocacy item we have joined with the rest of the MHKP board to ensure that the precinct is active across the entire MHKP area. To this end, meetings have occurred in Griffith of both Board members and the Alliance. Griffith City Council has been approved in principle for membership on the board with this decision to be actioned following confirmation of ongoing NSW Government funding.
Council is a member of the Riverina Medical Specialist Recruitment and Retention Committee contributing $10,000 each year and participating in bi-monthly meetings.
Inland Rail: Council continues to advocate for better outcomes for the Wagga Community in relation to Inland Rail although to a large degree this advocacy has been without success. There has been no interest by Inland Rail in response to the demand for a rail bypass to remove the trains from bisecting the entire city.
Similarly there has been no interest in our concerns that the Edmondson Street bridge will be less safe for the wagga community when they are finished in comparison to when they start. Following a theme, there is no interest in our grave concerns that they are doing nothing to address the at grade crossings which will be blocked a far greater frequency as a result of Inland Rail which means people will be unable to get the regional hospital when they are in critical need of emergency care. We have advocated directly to the Commonwealth Infrastructure Minister that people will die as a result of these delays when they may otherwise have lived and that we will table our forewarnings and protests at any coroner investigation. Sadly this has not altered the approach being taken.
We have advocated strongly for lifts to be included in the pedestrian crossing to be constructed as part of Inland Rail. This included personally attending the NSW State Architect hearings. We also activated the Regional Disability Advocacy Service who are now advocating on the issue as well. The best we have achieved to date is that space for lifts may be included in one or more of the crossings but lifts will not be included. Given Inland Rail is a project solely aimed at people making money (carriers and vendors, ARTC and rail operators) it is an absolute disgrace that community members who already have challenges to manage that most don’t – are left with no support from the Commonwealth Government.
Lake Albert: The water licence has been issued and Council holds the legal title. The funding provided by the Commonwealth Government was delayed because it was given to the NSW Government to manage. We have now signed a grant deed with the NSW Government and we are spending the money to be claimed at the first milestone.
A design for the pipepline has been completed which includes the preferred offtake method and also a design to drop out silt and water velocity before it enters the lack. Some property interests will need to be acquired to deliver the project and these discussions are about to commence.
Net Zero: Council continues to advocate for State and Federal government sustainability initiatives through mechanisms such as the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO) and LGNSW. Council also facilitates 6 monthly forums comprising of representatives of relevant community and business groups and State Government agencies to discuss approaches to net zero emissions.
Social and Affordable Housing: The Tolland project is continuing and Council is working with Homes NSW and Argyle Housing in a collaborative manner to make this housing initiative a reality on the ground. Active works on site are not far away. Council has prepared a planning proposal to rezone the Council owned land on the corner of Coolamon Road and the Olympic Highway as R1 residential land. It is currently a mix of R1 and R5 residential land. Once rezoned we will continue to apply for grants to develop this land for housing noting that no grant application has yet received support.
We have developed the Entry Point Housing concept and continue to finalise the details for progressing with the NSW State Government.
Council was successful in achieving a Commonwealth grant to explore making secondary dwellings on existing house sites in the city simpler to pursue and more enticing for homeowners to leverage the land that they already own. This work is nearing completion and will be reported to Council soon.
Council is currently undertaking a Housing Strategy that will include social and affordable housing approaches and mechanisms
Special Activation Precinct (SAP): The intermodal is going extraordinarily well and plans are underway for an expansion of the siding by Visy which we are supporting.
Land sales have been difficult for a range of reasons but the cost of capital and business confidence to invest heavily in new facilities is not what it needs to be to sell the size parcels on offer in the SAP. It is anticipated that land sales will be forthcoming in the near future.
Transport: The key advocacy piece for Council is the need for a plan to duplicate the Gobbabombalin Bridge. We have had regular meetings with the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads and we have also taken the opportunity to drive both the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Planning across the bridge at different times. These meetings emphasised the growth which is about to occur in this area and the need to have a plan for the duplication of the bridge.
The bridge is the key issue in the Northern Access Study which is being completed by Transport for NSW and the report is expected to be released in March. The critical document for our advocacy to target now is the Strategic Integrated Transport Plan. The NSW Government has been very clear that this will be a pivotal document for transport planning and the absolutely essential that Gobbagombalin Bridge duplication is a number one priority in that document.
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Councillor R Foley
Overland Flooding and Related Matters
Why does Council prioritise a 1-in-100 year flood risk over daily safety concerns for elderly and disabled residents?
Why was the freeboard height reduced from 500mm to 300mm, and what evidence supports this change?
How is council addressing concerns that excessive regulations, like the freeboard rule, are increasing costs and discouraging development?
What consultation has council done to assess how the freeboard policy impacts accessibility and safety for residents?
Does Council offer exemptions for developments accommodating elderly or disabled residents? If no, why?
When will the stormwater easement for Morundah Street be implemented, why hasn’t it been prioritised?
What analysis has been done on how the freeboard rule increases building costs and impacts housing affordability?
How does the freeboard policy align with accessibility standards and council’s inclusivity goals?
Has council reviewed how current regulations impact development viability? If not, why? |
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Council has a Major Overland Flow Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (MOFFS) for Wagga Wagga that has been developed in accordance with the NSW Governments Flood Prone Land Policy. The MOFFS was placed on public exhibition for a period of 40 days from 26 March 2021 to 5 May 2021 inviting public submission on the recommended works and measures. Councils Flood Plain Risk Management Advisory Committee was also consulted throughout the process. The MOFFS was adopted by Council in March 2021. The recommended works and measures presented in the Plan aim to: · Reduce the flood hazard and risk to people and property in the existing community and to ensure future development is controlled in a manner consistent with the flood hazard and risk (taking into account the potential impacts of climate change). · Reduce private and public losses due to flooding. · Protect and where possible enhance the creek and floodplain environment. · Be consistent with the objectives of relevant State policies, in particular, the Government’s Flood Prone Land and State Rivers and Estuaries Policies and satisfy the objectives and requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. · Ensure that the draft floodplain risk management plan is fully integrated with Council’s existing corporate, business and strategic plans, existing and proposed planning proposals, meets Council’s obligations under the Local Government Act, 1993 and has the support of the local community. · Ensure actions arising out of the draft plan are sustainable in social, environmental, ecological and economic terms. · Ensure that the draft floodplain risk management plan is fully integrated with the local emergency management plan (flood plan) and other relevant catchment management plans. · Establish a program for implementation and suggest a mechanism for the funding of the plan and include priorities, staging, funding, responsibilities, constraints, and monitoring. Section 11.5.3 of the MOFFS explains why the freeboard height for developments behind the levee was reduced from 500mm to 300mm with the evidence supporting the change provided in Appendix E. Council does not offer exemptions for developments accommodating elderly or disabled residents. Elderly or disabled residents fall into ‘Special Flood Considerations’ under the NSW Government Flood Policy that recommends more stringent planning measures to minimise their risk to flooding as they are considered to be more vulnerable. Council has no plans for a stormwater easement in Morundah Street. Morundah Street has an urban stormwater system constructed in it for minor rainfall events. Morundah Street and the land surrounding it is identified as a Flood Planning Area as it is a natural low spot that pools water in a major storm event that results in overland flows. Council is reviewing its Stormwater Development Servicing Plan and has proposed a project to install a pipe from the Wollundry Lagoon to the centre of this low-lying area to drain it following flooding. This project does not alleviate the overland flooding that has been identified. All abilities access for new developments should be able to be accommodated with ramps with mindful planning in developing new builds. |
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There is a maximum load limit of 4.5t on Dunns Road. A local Company that delivers products to that area are in excess of 4.5t and have been told they would have to get a permit to use that road (similar to Red Hill Road).
Apparently no permits are being issued, so where does that leave vehicles over 4.5t who need to access the new building Estates in that area?
Does that mean every truck entering there has to get a permit? Eg concrete trucks, delivery trucks and even some caravans with large vehicles that are over 4.5t.
Do garbage trucks, get an exemption because they are well in excess of 4.5t?
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The NO TRUCKS ‘4.5t and over’ sign posted restriction on Dunns Road went before the August 2007 Traffic Committee where it was recommended and soon after approved by Council with the associated sign posting installed in December 2008.
The purpose of the 4.5t load limit on Dunns Road is to prevent heavy vehicle traffic from the Olympic Highway using Dunns Road as a short cut. Concerning the travel of vehicles in excess of 4.5t within the defined area of the 4.5t load limit, buses are exempt with other vehicles in excess of the weight restriction allowed within the defined area if their intended destination lies within the defined area and there is no other way to attend/deliver to that location. A garbage truck or any other delivery heavy vehicle/truck, unless under a specific NHVR permit, is therefore allowed under this rule to enter the restriction without permit as further described by law.
Specifically, Dunns road No Trucks ‘4.5t and over’ restriction is legally governed by ROAD RULES 2014 - REG 104 No Trucks signs - Part (1) however exemption is under Part (4) (a) and (b). |
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Councillor Koschel
Can staff look at signage on the corner of Marconi and Horsley Street, there are cars parking on the right on the corner on either side and these are blocking access to Horsley Street. |
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Council officers have inspected this intersection a couple of times over the last fortnight and have not observed vehicles parking within the mandatory No Parking within 10m of intersections - Road Rule 170. Officers will continue to monitor the intersection and be pro-active in advising offenders of Road Rule 170 if they are parking within the 10m before referring to the Police/Rangers for enforcement and/or the Local Traffic Committee for installation of No Parking Signs. |
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Councillor McKinnon
Does council have a plan of action or management plan to control the numbers of Indian Myna birds?
If there is nothing like this, would council consider a collaboration with local community groups to construct and regularly check appropriate trap? |
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Staff have been responding to reports from the community regarding Indian Myna birds. There have been three reports from the community and sightings recorded in Feral Scan and Atlas of Living Australia. Staff have conducted 20-minute site survey’s in 2024 as follows: · One survey at Watson Blvd, Lloyd, November 2020 · One survey Sturt Highway, Gumly Gumly, July 2021 · Five surveys, walking track and parks, Estella, May 2024 · Five surveys, walking track and parks Gobbagombalin, November 2024
From this there was Nil Indian Myna birds seen or recorded at all locations. Staff advise that there is frequent misidentification of this bird with the native noisy miner which is of a similar size and shape with the same yellow beak and eye markings. Noisy miners in numbers were observed at several of these sites. Staff have researched current control practices with Feral Scan, Invasive Species Council, Department of Primary Industries and contacted the community run Dubbo Indian Myna Control program for advice. Staff have purchased a trap and confirmed trapping procedures and humane euthanasia methods with the Department of Primary Industries and the RSPCA. A Council standard operating procedure has been drafted and is being finalised in accordance with the Department of Primary Industries NSW – Pest Bird Code of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures and the RSPCA Management of Common (Indian) Myna Birds information paper.
In addition to the above, Information for the community has recently been uploaded onto Council’s website under Feral Animals with a specific tab for the Common or Indian Myna. It advises residents to report sightings to Council or record in FeralScan. It is encouraged that residents report sightings and submit a photo to confirm identification of the bird, as this assists Council staff response for site and bird identification. Indian Myna Native Noisy Miner
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Councillor McKinnon
What plans are in place for compensation or reconstruction of Council Assets that are damaged or destroyed during construction of the inland rail project? e.g. the destruction of mature trees and other vegetation |
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Council has a Master Inland Rail Delivery Agreement in place with ARTC that has mechanisms for compensation or restoration of Council assets to pre-construction condition following completion of the project works in Wagga. NSW Ministerial Conditions of Consent for the project also require the ARTC to undertake road dilapidation surveys before works commence and if damage to local roads occurs as a result of the construction of the project, rectify the damage to restore the road to at least the condition it was in at the time of the dilapidation survey. With respect to destruction of trees, mitigation measure LV10 in Chapter 17 “Landscape and Visual Amenity” of the Environmental Impact Statement is that “All trees removed for the proposal (that are not subject to biodiversity offsets) will be replaced at a ratio of 2:1 in locations within the enhancement sites or in the general locality to the enhancement sites, as determined in consultation with stakeholders and relevant council. A tree is defined as woody perennial plants above 3m in height.” |
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Councillor Subedi
What is the council's current arrangement with the use of Estella Hall? Is there a reason why food is not allowed to be served while using the hall? If food is not allowed, what are the other options for residents of Estella/Boorooma and Gobbagombalin for a community hall that allows food during an event? |
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The conditions of hire regarding food service at the Estella Public School Hall and Meeting Room are outlined below.
Food service No food is to be served or consumed in the school hall. Food provision requires a kitchen with hot water and a refrigeration. Access to the kitchen is not included with school hall hire. Hirers are not to access the kitchen near the hall.
When providing food in the meeting room the hirer is responsible to – a) Supply their own beverages and prepared food, food is to be delivered to the meeting room. b) Removal of food/beverage waste is required to be taken with you after bookings from Friday evening through to Sunday evening. c) Wipe down benches, sink and tables.
A cleaning fee will be charged if the room is not left in a suitable condition for the next hirer or the school to resume their activities.
Council does not have any additional halls available for hire in Gobbagombalin, Estella or Boorooma. Charles Sturt University offers rooms for hire; however, Council is not aware whether kitchen access is included with all their facilities. |
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Councillor Subedi
Can council provide an update/feedback on the success of Giants Netball event held over the weekend (9th Feb)? |
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The GIANTS game was a great success, I have provided a general summary below: GIANTS Netball v Melbourne Vixens · There were 970 available seats and the event sold out in approximately 10 minutes. · A number of Community Activations were conducted over the weekend: o GIANTS Dinner: A VIP event open to the public on Saturday night, attended by all GIANTS players and staff. o Netball Clinic: A GIANTS player and coach led clinic was held at Equex Netball. o Public Signing Session: Held at the Marketplace, offering fans the chance to meet the players for free. · We conducted a post-event survey with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Attendees were asked to rate their experience, with the following responses: o Excellent – 48% o Very Good – 28% o Good – 21% o Fair – 2.5% o Poor – 0% |
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Councillor Tanner
Councillors were advised in November 2024 that the Asset Plans would be adopted in June 2025. Are they on track and should councillors be expecting a workshop in the near future? |
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Staff are working on the Asset Management Plans (AMPs) and are preparing for the draft AMPs to be included in the IP&R suite of documents that go out on public exhibition in April. Once the draft documents are prepared and completed for public exhibition, on request, Councillor Workshops can be scheduled with Asset Owners and Councillors to provide further information and/or discuss the content of each AMP. |
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Councillor Tanner
In relation to Christmas decoration planning, is there any updates or proposals for increased or changes for new and exciting Christmas decorations? |
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To ensure the City continues to offer a vibrant and engaging Christmas experience for the community to enjoy, staff are currently reviewing quotes for additional Christmas decoration assets and storage solutions for inclusion in the Christmas 2025 schedule, noting advanced orders are required this time of year.
These plans include the purchase of up to 3 new medium scale lighting assets between 1.5m-3m that will illuminate at night. These new decorations will add to the existing large-scale trio of stars that light up the forecourt area of the Civic Centre building. Staff also promote and encourage local retail and tourism businesses to decorate and provide Christmas promotions, along with local gift competitions further adding to the Christmas excitement across the city. Complimenting this staff deliver A Very Wagga Giftmas that is delivered in partnership with the Wagga Wagga Tourism Partner Program members and the Wagga Business Chamber to support their Shop Local gift card program.
The current Christmas budget covers the costs associated with installing light pole decorations, the CBD Christmas coverings around trees and bins, the flags, the gateway signs, the advertising of Christmas activities, along with maintenance and repairs needed to ensure the Civic Christmas decorations are in good condition for the festive period ahead, noting we have had to address vandalism each year. The budget for Christmas celebrations and decorations is in one year higher and the second year lower, so that in the higher year another decoration can be purchased. For the 2024/25 Christmas budget allocation this is the higher year and along with the intention to bring forward some funds from the 2025/26 budget year, this will allow for the purchase of the abovementioned 3 new medium scale lighting pieces. The 2024/25 Christmas budget allocation is $65,426 and the proposed Christmas 2025/26 budget allocation is $44,051 subject to the Council’s endorsement of the 25/26 budget and LTFP. |
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Does Council do shoulder grading, and if so, can we be advised how much we do per annum? |
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Council does undertake shoulder grading. The locations graded are based on customer requests along with preparation prior to reseal, urban asphalt and heavy patching programs.
Council has an annual budget allocation of $304K for Sealed Road Maintenance – Shoulder Grading along with a current annual budget allocation of $50K for Regional Roads Sealed Roads Maintenance – Shoulder Grading, funded from the Regional Roads Block Grant. For the 2023/24 financial year, $339K was expended on shoulder grading across the Wagga local government area. |
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Councillor Tanner
Can council investigate repainting the Vampire (aeroplane on Bolton park) |
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Yes, Council will obtain quotes for repainting the Vampire plane at Bolton Park. |
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Can the traffic arrangements such as the bus drop off points and parking at PCYC please be investigated. |
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Council officers will investigate the current bus drop off and parking at the PCYC and provide a briefing paper to a future Council workshop for consideration as the original development application (DA16/0477) included a bus bay on Fitzhardinge Street, however the proposal required the removal up to 15 car spaces off Fitzhardinge Street. This was a concern for both Council and an objector at the time and subsequently a condition of consent was “Prior to the release of a Construction Certificate, the proponent shall submit amended plans of the development, formally deleting the proposed bus bay on Fitzhardinge Street and reinstating the marked on-street vehicle parking.” |
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Code of Meeting Practice
Link to Strategic Plan
Community leadership and collaboration
Objective: Our community is informed and actively engaged in decision making and problem-solving to shape the future of Wagga Wagga
Ensure our community feels heard and understood
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
N/A
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
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Committee Minutes
M-1 LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES - 23 JANUARY 2025
Author: Warren Faulkner
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The Local Traffic Committee met on the 23 January 2025 and considered three (3) formal reports and (1) informal report.
The Committee were unanimous in supporting all of the Officers recommendations for the formal reports. The informal report was for the Tolland Cycling Clubs open category handicap bicycle events at Ladysmith in March and has been approved under delegated authority.
Draft minutes of the meeting have been sent to the Committee members for their feedback/comments. A copy of the draft minutes are attached for the information of the Council. |
Local Traffic Committee
That Council:
a receive the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 23 January 2025
b approve the installation of pedestrian refuges and associated regulatory signs and line marking either side of the Fernleigh Road intersection on Mitchelmore Street in accordance with Council Plan Registration C2169 Sheet Number 003 Issue C dated 15 January 2025.
c approve the installation of signs and line marking at the Mill Street Hampden Avenue Intersection as shown on Council Plan Registration C2253 Sheet Number 001 Issue 2 drawn 21 January 2025.
d approve the Signage and Line Marking at the Cootamundra Boulevarde/ Avocet Drive / Pine Gully Road Roundabout as per Council Plan Registration C2288 Sheet Number 018 Issue 3 dated 13 January 2025.
Report
A summary of each of the formal reports is as follows:
RP-1 Pedestrian Refuges on Mitchelmore Street at Fernleigh Road Intersection
Two (2) new pedestrian refuges will be installed on Mitchelmore Street either side of the Fernleigh Road intersection as shown following.
The Local Traffic Committee reviewed the signs and line marking plan associated with the installation of the islands and have recommended it be approved by the Council.
RP-2 Delineation Improvements at Mill Street/Hampden Avenue Intersection
At the Traffic Committee Meeting of 16 November 2023, the NSW Police representative asked if Council could investigate the Keep Left Sign when turning left off slip lane at Mill Street / Hampden Avenue as vehicles wishing to turn right at the Mill/Hampden Avenue intersection contravene these signs.
The existing arrangement is shown in the following image:
Council has investigated the intersection and is proposing to install new line marking, remove the existing Keep Left sign on the triangular median island shown above and install a Give Way sign and line marking on Marah Street as shown in the following plan.
This will address the technicality with the Keep Left sign for vehicles wishing to turn right at the Mill/Hampden Avenue intersection.
In addition, Council will also delineate a right turn lane on Hampden Avenue with the installation of a continuity line and right turn arrows. This is also shown on the above plan.
RP-3 COOTAMUNDRA BOULEVARDE / AVOCET DRIVE / PINE GULLY ROAD SIGNS AND LINE MARKING PLAN
The Local Traffic Committee considered the following regulatory sign and line marking plan for the new roundabout to be installed at the intersection of Pine Gully Road, Cootamundra Boulevarde and the extension of Avocet Drive.
The roundabout has been designed in accordance with Austroads requirements for all General Access Vehicles and will be a single lane roundabout with a 20m diameter annulus (including a 2m trafficable apron) and a circulating width of 8m.
Financial Implications
There are no additional financial implications associated with the three reports. Council has budget allocations that will accommodate the works.
Policy and Legislation
Roads Act 1993
Transport Administration Act 1998 – Delegations to Councils, regulation of traffic
TfNSW – A guide to the delegation to Councils for the regulation of traffic
Australian Standards
Link to Strategic Plan
Community leadership and collaboration
Objective: Our community is informed and actively engaged in decision making and problem-solving to shape the future of Wagga Wagga
Communicate with our community
Risk Management Issues for Council
There are no risk management issues for Council in adopting the recommendations.
Internal / External Consultation
N/A
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Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
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Confidential Reports
CONF-1 APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PANEL MEMBERS
Author: Nicole Johnson
Executive: Scott Gray
This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -
(a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals.
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Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
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CONF-2 2024-26 GISSING OVAL AMENITIES UPGRADE
Author: Ben Creighton
Executive: Fiona Piltz
This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -
(d) (i) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
CONF-3 |
CONF-3 ROAD DISPUTE - ACCESS BETWEEN YABTREE ROAD AND STURT HIGHWAY
Author: Matthew Dombrovski
Executive: Fiona Piltz
This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -
(g) advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.
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Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
CONF-4 |
CONF-4 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT OVER CROWN LAND - LOT 467 DP 823317
Author: Matthew Dombrovski
Executive: Fiona Piltz
This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -
(d) (i) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
CONF-5 |
CONF-5 RFT CT2025037 Northern Growth Area
Author: Darryl Woods
General Manager: Peter Thompson
This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -
(d) (i) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Monday 24 February 2025 |
CONF-6 |
CONF-6 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
Author: Peter Thompson
This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -
