Agenda and
Business Paper

 

Ordinary Meeting of Council

 

 

 

To be held on
Monday 22 September 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

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.

 

Ordinary Meeting of Council AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER

Monday 22 September 2025

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

CLAUSE               PRECIS                                                                                                 PAGE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY                                                                                   2

REFLECTION                                                                                                                         2

APOLOGIES                                                                                                                          2

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1           CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 8 SEPTEMBER 2025                                                                                                                           2

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST                                                                                            2

procedural motion

pM-1           ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR                                                                         3

Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

NOM-1         NOTICE OF MOTION - USE OF DRONES BY NSW POLICE IN URBAN AREAS             13

Reports from Staff

RP-1            RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - ADDRESSING ILLEGAL & DANGEROUS MOTORCYCLE ACTIVITY IN WAGGA WAGGA                                                   15

RP-2            PROPOSED ADOPTION OF NEW FEES AND CHARGES FOR 2025/26               28

RP-3            FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025                        30

RP-4            Acquisition Disposal and Management of Land Policy (POL038)                62

RP-5            MOTIONS LGNSW Annual Conference 2025                                              71

RP-6            QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE                                                                                74

Committee Minutes

M-1              CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - LOCAL TRANSPORT FORUM - 4 SEPTEMBER 2025                                                                                                                 77   

                                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.

We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities

 

 

REFLECTION

Councillors, let us in silence reflect upon our responsibilities to the community which we represent, and to all future generations and faithfully, and impartially, carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in us, to the best of our skill and judgement.

 

 

APOLOGIES

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1              CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 8 SEPTEMBER 2025       

Recommendation That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 8 September 2025 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

 

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Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 8 September 2025

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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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procedural motion

PM-1              ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR

Author:         David Galloway 

 

Summary:

The purpose of this report is to facilitate the election of the Deputy Mayor in accordance with section 231 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and Schedule 7 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

 

 

Recommendation That Council conduct the election of the Deputy Mayor by open voting for the period September 2025 to September 2026.

 

In accordance with section 231 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Council may elect a Deputy Mayor at this meeting of 22 September 2025, in line with Council’s resolution of 14 October 2024. The Deputy Mayor elected will hold office for a one-year term, concluding in September 2026.

 

Council resolved at its meeting of 14 October 2024 to set the Deputy Mayoral term at one year. As a result, the position is reviewed annually rather than aligned with the Mayoral term.

 

Election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor – Legislative Requirements

 

Under section 231 of the Act, a council may elect one of its councillors to be the Deputy Mayor. The Deputy Mayor may exercise any of the functions of the Mayor at the request of the Mayor, or if the Mayor is prevented from carrying out the role.

 

By contrast, the Mayor was elected by Councillors at the Council Meeting of 14 October 2024 for a two-year term, consistent with section 290(1)(b) of the Act, which provides that councils that elect their Mayors must also conduct a mid-term Mayoral election. The current Mayoral term will therefore continue until September 2026, when both Mayoral and Deputy Mayoral elections will again be held.

 

Election of the Deputy Mayor – September 2025 to September 2026

 

The procedure to be followed for the election of a Mayor, which also applies to the election of a Deputy Mayor under section 231 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), is outlined in Schedule 7 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

 

Schedule 7 prescribes three methods of election:

1.    open ballot (for example, a show of hands)

2.    ordinary ballot, or

3.    preferential ballot

 

Councillors must be present at the meeting (either in person or by audio-visual link, in accordance with Council’s adopted Code of Meeting Practice) to participate in the election.

 

The Office of Local Government Fact Sheet Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor by Councillors (attached) recommends open voting as the most transparent and least bureaucratic method of voting, and it reflects normal Council voting methods.

 

The Acting General Manager, Mr Scott Gray, will act as Returning Officer for the election to be held at the Council Meeting on 22 September 2025.

 

Schedule 7 – Election Procedure

 

Part 1 – Preliminary

 

Nomination

·   A Councillor may be nominated without notice for election as Deputy Mayor.

·   The nomination is to be made in writing by two or more Councillors, one of whom may be the nominee. The nomination is not valid unless the nominee has indicated consent to the nomination in writing.

·   The nomination is to be delivered or sent to the Returning Officer prior to the start of the Council Meeting at which the election is to be held.

·   The Returning Officer is to announce the names of the nominees at the Council Meeting at which the election is to be held.

 

Election

·   If only one Councillor is nominated, that Councillor is elected.

·   If more than one Councillor is nominated, the Council is to resolve whether the election is to proceed by preferential ballot, by ordinary ballot or by open voting.

·   The election is to be held at the Council Meeting at which the Council resolves on the method of voting.

·   In this clause:

·      "ordinary ballot" has its normal meaning of secret ballot.

·      "open voting" means voting by a show of hands or similar means.

 

Part 2 – Ordinary Ballot or Open Voting

 

·   This Part applies if the election proceeds by ordinary ballot or by open voting.

·   If the election proceeds by ordinary ballot, the Returning Officer is to decide the manner in which votes are to be marked on the ballot-papers.

·   An informal ballot-paper must be rejected at the count.

 

Count – 2 candidates

·   If there are only two candidates, the candidate with the higher number of votes is elected.

·   If there are only two candidates and the votes are tied, the one elected is to be chosen by lot.

 

 

Count – 3 or more candidates

·   If there are three or more candidates, the one with the lowest number of votes is to be excluded.

·   The process of exclusion continues until only two candidates remain.

·   A further vote is then taken of the two remaining candidates, and the candidate with the higher number of votes is elected.

·   If, at any stage, two or more candidates are tied on the lowest number of votes, the one excluded is to be chosen by lot.

 

Part 3 – Preferential Ballot

·   This Part applies if the election proceeds by preferential ballot.

·   The ballot-papers are to contain the names of all the candidates. Councillors are to mark their votes by placing the numbers “1”, “2” and so on against the various names to indicate the order of their preference for all the candidates.

·   An informal ballot-paper must be rejected at the count.

 

Count

·   If a candidate has an absolute majority of first preference votes, that candidate is elected.

·   If not, the candidate with the lowest number of first preference votes is excluded and their votes transferred according to the second preference marked.

·   This process is repeated until one candidate has received an absolute majority of votes.

·   “Absolute majority” means more than one-half of the number of unexhausted formal ballot-papers.

 

Tied candidates

·   If, at any count, votes are tied:

·      where two candidates remain, the one elected is chosen by lot;

·      where more than two remain and the tie is for the lowest number of votes, the one excluded is chosen by lot.

 

Part 4 – General

 

Choosing by lot

To choose a candidate by lot, the names of the candidates who have equal numbers of votes are written on similar slips of paper by the Returning Officer. The slips are folded to prevent the names being seen, mixed, and one is drawn at random. The candidate whose name is on the drawn slip is taken to be chosen.

 

Result

 

The result of the election (including the name of the Councillor elected as Deputy Mayor) is to be:

·   declared to the Councillors at the Council Meeting at which the election is held by the Returning Officer, and

·   delivered or sent to the Secretary and the Chief Executive Officer of Local Government NSW.

 

Nomination papers for the Deputy Mayor have been distributed to Councillors in hard copy and through the online portal. Nomination papers are to be delivered or sent to the Returning Officer, Mr Scott Gray prior to the commencement of the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 22 September 2025 at 6.00pm.

 

N/A

Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)

·   Section 228 – Role of the Deputy Mayor

·   Section 231 – Election and functions of the Deputy Mayor

·   Section 290 – Timing of Mayoral elections

 

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

·      Schedule 7 – Election of Mayor by Councillors (applies also to the election of the Deputy Mayor)

 

Regional Leadership

Ethical Leadership

Deliver accountable and transparent leadership.

 

There are minimal risks associated with this matter.

Electing a Deputy Mayor is not mandatory under section 231 of the Local Government Act 1993. If Council chooses not to elect a Deputy Mayor, the Mayor would continue to perform all Mayoral functions and no compliance or governance risk would arise.

N/A

 

 

 

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Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor by Councillors

 

 

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

NOM-1           NOTICE OF MOTION - USE OF DRONES BY NSW POLICE IN URBAN AREAS

Author:          Councillor Richard Foley

 

Summary:

This motion seeks Council’s support to advocate for regulatory reform enabling NSW Police to lawfully and safely utilise drones in urban areas, such as Wagga Wagga, to assist in the pursuit of unlicensed motorcyclists and other fleeing offenders. Currently, under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (Cth), Part 101, police cannot practically deploy drones for dynamic pursuits in built-up areas due to limitations on operating beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS), proximity to people and vehicles, and flying over populated zones without CASA-issued authorisations.   This motion proposes that Council write to the NSW Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism and the Federal Minister responsible for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), requesting regulatory reform and proposing Wagga Wagga as a regional pilot location.

 

 

That Council:

a       notes that under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (Cth), Part 101, NSW Police are restricted from using drones for dynamic urban pursuits without specific authorisations, such as approvals for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations, near-people operations and over built-up areas

b       notes that police surveillance operations are also regulated under the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW), which generally requires lawful authorisations or warrants for aerial monitoring, except in defined emergency circumstances

c        writes to the NSW Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, the Hon. Yasmin Maree Catley MP, and includes Dr Joe McGirr MP, State Member for Wagga Wagga, requesting that the Minister:

i         engage with CASA to develop a law-enforcement “standard scenario” or standing instrument enabling BVLOS and near-people drone operations for offender pursuits, supported by safety and privacy safeguards; and

ii        nominate Wagga Wagga as a regional pilot location to trial this framework.

d       writes to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Catherine King MP, and includes Michael McCormack MP, Federal Member for Riverina, requesting that the Minister support this request and seek CASA’s collaboration in establishing a regulatory pathway

e       offers Council’s assistance to NSW Police for community engagement, privacy impact assessments, and identification of suitable test areas

f        requests that the NSW Government, in consultation with CASA and NSW Police, establish a multi-agency working group to co-design a regulatory and operational framework for the safe, trial-based deployment of drones in Wagga Wagga

NSW Police currently face significant challenges in safely apprehending unlicensed motorcyclists and other offenders attempting to evade arrest within the City of Wagga Wagga. Under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (Cth), Part 101, standard drone operations are limited to daytime visual line-of-sight flight, a maximum height of 120 metres above ground level, and maintaining a minimum separation of 30 metres from people, vehicles, and property. These restrictions, coupled with prohibitions on flying over built-up areas without explicit CASA approval, prevent police from effectively deploying drones in dynamic urban pursuits.

 

Further, the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) regulates the use of optical and listening devices, requiring lawful authorisations or warrants for aerial surveillance except where urgent emergency exemptions apply. These combined regulatory frameworks limit NSW Police’s ability to leverage modern drone technology to improve community safety.

 

This motion seeks to enable a collaborative approach between Wagga Wagga City Council, NSW Police, CASA, and the State and Federal Governments to design a safe and regulated trial of drone-assisted policing. Wagga Wagga is ideally positioned to serve as a regional pilot location for the implementation of this initiative.

 

N/A

·    Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (Cth), Part 101

·    Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW)

 

Regional Leadership

Engaged Community

Provide real opportunities for our community to engage.

 

N/A

N/A

 

 

 

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Reports from Staff

RP-1               RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - ADDRESSING ILLEGAL & DANGEROUS MOTORCYCLE ACTIVITY IN WAGGA WAGGA

Author:         Madeleine Scully 

Executive:    Janice Summerhayes

         

 

Summary:

This report is presented to Council in response to NOM-1 Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle activity in Wagga Wagga adopted at the 24 March 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting.

 

 

That Council receives and notes the contents of this report.

At the Ordinary Meeting on 24 March 2025, Council resolved the following in response to a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Foley, titled ‘Addressing Illegal and Dangerous Motorcycle Activity in Wagga Wagga’:

 

25/072       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and T Koschel

That Council:

a     acknowledges the growing community concern regarding the reckless and unlawful operation of unregistered motorcycles within the Wagga Wagga local government area, particularly in public spaces such as laneways, parks, causeways, stormwater drains, and pedestrian areas

b     writes to NSW Police, the Local Area Command, and relevant road safety authorities to explore increased enforcement measures, including:

i      targeted police operations to identify and apprehend offenders

ii     public awareness campaigns to educate residents on reporting incidents, promoting safer streets, and increasing the use of Crime Stoppers for anonymous reporting

iii     investigating the use of CCTV surveillance and license plate recognition technology to support enforcement and identify repeat offenders

c     receives a further report within six (6) months, that:

i    investigates and reports on the feasibility and implementation of physical deterrents, including but not limited to:

•        the installation of barrier systems, fencing, gates, bollards, speed humps, and other access control measures in high-risk areas to prevent motorcycles from unlawfully entering public spaces

•        reviewing local road infrastructure and public space designs to minimise access points for illegal riders while ensuring accessibility for pedestrians and emergency services

•        conducting site assessments of identified hotspots and providing recommendations for urgent intervention

ii   explores legislative and enforcement mechanisms available to Council under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Roads Act 1993 (NSW), and Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW), including but not limited to:

•        Council’s power to regulate public spaces and enforce local orders prohibiting unauthorised vehicle use in parks and public land

•     provisions for traffic control measures, including restricting access to certain roadways and laneways

•        enabling Council to issue penalty notices for excessive noise and environmental nuisance caused by illegal motorcycle activity

•        the ability to introduce local orders restricting access to specific areas known for illegal motorcycle activity

iii       explores funding opportunities at both the state and federal government level to finance infrastructure solutions and enhanced enforcement measures, including but not limited to:

•        the NSW Safer Cities Program

•        the Federal Black Spot Program (if safety concerns on roads are identified)

•        the Local Government Road Safety Program (administered by Transport for NSW)

•        Crime Prevention & Community Safety Grants applicable to reducing antisocial behaviour

•        potential funding under Community Infrastructure or Public Safety Initiatives from NSW and Commonwealth sources

 

The following responses to NOM-1 Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity in Wagga Wagga are summarised in section a) to c) for ease of reference. The information compiled in this report has been informed by various teams across Council being Community Services, Infrastructure, Economic Development and Regulatory Services teams.

 

NOM-1 Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity in Wagga Wagga

 

a     acknowledges the growing community concern regarding the reckless and unlawful operation of unregistered motorcycles within the Wagga Wagga local government area, particularly in public spaces such as laneways, parks, causeways, stormwater drains, and pedestrian areas

 

Staff have reviewed data sourced from Council’s customer request system which has revealed since 1 January 2023 – 11 September 2025 Council has received 52 customer enquiries and reports relating to illegal motorcycle activity as follows:

 

Year	Requests and reports
2023	20 requests/reports
2024	22 requests/reports
2025	10, with 3 reports received in January, 2 reports in February, 4 reports in March and 1 report in July.

 

The majority of customer enquiries over this period have related to the noise and dangerous driving components of motorcycle activities across the city. Staff regularly meet with Police to report on key issues arising generally in the community, of which illegal and dangerous motorcycle activity in Wagga Wagga has been raised as a key issue.

 

On 2 April 2025 Councillors and Executive attended a crime and safety briefing, led by Superintendent-District Commander Mr Andrew Spliet at Riverina Police District Station. Attendees received detailed insights and context to local crime data and enforcement activities occurring to address illegal and dangerous motorcycle activities across the city.

 

Operation VULTURE, a targeted and ongoing initiative established by Police targeting unregistered and illegal motorbike activity in the city, was discussed in detail. This police operation is a multi-faceted ongoing program which directs police resources to target hotspot areas in the city, and utilises intelligence received from the community to inform enforcement response. Another aspect of this targeted initiative are the media and communications that are ongoing by police, encouraging all community members to report antisocial and illegal activities directly to Police for their immediate action. It was agreed that a briefing be scheduled every six months with Police and Councillors and the Executive team to strengthen the efficient and effective way to share information and address key issues and community concerns.

 

On 3 September 2025 Councillors and Executive attended the second six monthly crime and safety briefing from Police and were advised that operation VULTURE has successfully reduced unregistered and illegal motorbike activity in the city and received the following key information:

 

·     Since April 2025 15 motorbikes have been recovered/seized due to intelligence received by Wagga Police and the strategic deployment of PolAir.

·     Police advised that community reporting is imperative to the overall success of this ongoing operation and encouraged all community members to contact Wagga Police or Crimestoppers with any information relating to the apprehension of illegal and dangerous motorcycle activity in Wagga Wagga.

 

NOM-1 Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity in Wagga Wagga

 

b     writes to NSW Police, the Local Area Command, and relevant road safety authorities to explore increased enforcement measures, including:

i      targeted police operations to identify and apprehend offenders

ii     public awareness campaigns to educate residents on reporting incidents, promoting safer streets, and increasing the use of Crime Stoppers for anonymous reporting

iii     investigating the use of CCTV surveillance and license plate recognition technology to support enforcement and identify repeat offenders

 

On 6 May 2025 letters under the Mayor’s signature were issued to Superintendent-District Commander Mr Andrew Spliet at Riverina Police District and Acting Regional Director South Region and Ms Cassandra Ffrench at Transport for NSW seeking their response to the items outlined above.

 

On 8 May 2025 a response was received from Superintendent-District Commander Mr Andrew Spliet advising the following:

 

1.   Operation VULTURE will continue to target unregistered motorcycles across Wagga Wagga. The Operation is ongoing, using local Police, Traffic and Highway Patrol and specialist resources when required.

2.   We will continue to encourage residents to contact local police and report matters so we can build our intelligence and enforcement response to this issue.

3.   As discussed at the meeting with the Councillors, we will continue to use CCTV holdings and other technology when possible to support prosecutions.

 

On 29 May 2025 Acting Director South Region, Martin Cocca from Transport for NSW wrote to Council advising Transport for NSW acknowledged the serious risks posed by this type of behaviour to the safety of all road users. Noting that enforcement of road rules and illegal activities falls under the jurisdiction of NSW Police, Mr Cocca confirmed that Transport for NSW remain open to collaboration with Council on future initiatives to promote safer road use to mitigate the impact of reckless or unlawful behaviour on the road network.

 

This correspondence is attached to this report for Councillors’ reference.

 

NOM-1 Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity in Wagga Wagga

 

c     receives a further report within six (6) months, that:

 

i    investigates and reports on the feasibility and implementation of physical deterrents, including but not limited to:

·   the installation of barrier systems, fencing, gates, bollards, speed humps, and other access control measures in high-risk areas to prevent motorcycles from unlawfully entering public spaces

·   reviewing local road infrastructure and public space designs to minimise access points for illegal riders while ensuring accessibility for pedestrians and emergency services

·   conducting site assessments of identified hotspots and providing recommendations for urgent intervention

 

Council is aware of ongoing community concerns relating to illegal motorbike activity across multiple areas of Wagga Wagga, including Mount Austin, Tolland, and Kooringal.

 

While Council recognises the importance of addressing safety concerns in high-risk areas, the installation of deterrents is not feasible in many instances. Barriers that physically impede motorcycle access would have the consequence of blocking access to the public using wheelchairs, prams, mobility scooters, and other mobility aids. Ensuring our public spaces remain inclusive, safe, and accessible to all members of the community remains a fundamental priority. Traffic control measures such as bollards or barrier systems must abide by the Australian Standards to provide adequate space and safe use for pedestrians including wheelchair access, prams and other mobility devices. 

 

Other traffic measures such as signage may help discourage illegal activity, but it would not physically prevent access to motorcycles.

 

An example of where staff have been able to consider public space designs to minimise access points for illegal riders, while ensuring accessibility for pedestrians and emergency services been in the design and construction of the 55km long Active Travel Plan (ATP). This large network of dedicated shared bicycle and pedestrian paths across the city has included specific public space design features such as bollards, signage and line marking infrastructure to ensure Australian Safety Standards are adhered to. Stage 3 of the Active Travel Plan network has commenced with the Kooringal Road Link in partnership with the NSW Government. An additional $4.8M was also received to complete the Plumpton Road link between Redhill Road and the Southern Growth Area. A portion of these funds will be invested into the installation of bollards, line marking and signage to manage safety, emergency response access and deter the inappropriate use of this network by illegal motorbike riders.

 

The Tolland Renewal Project led by Homes NSW is an example of actively applying the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles (CPTED) to this urban renewal project. Council has provided feedback on this masterplan with a key feature of the renewal project being a new open space corridor. The open space corridor will be fronted by roads on its eastern side, providing passive surveillance opportunities. On the western side, activated frontages with permeable fencing are proposed to overlook the public open space. By achieving this design principle in this housing renewal project, this means that illegal and dangerous motorbike activity will be reduced, as offenders will not be able to ride through the green corridors unseen.

 

Currently the Infrastructure Services Directorate does not have an annual schedule or allocation of budget in the 25/26 financial year or long-term financial plan dedicated to retrofitting and installing barrier systems, fencing, gates, bollards, speed humps and other access control measures in high-risk areas across the City.

 

Staff are currently working with Wagga Police to undertake CPTED site assessments at identified hotspots and will present a priority list of treatment works as part of the 2026/27 business planning process to form part of Council’s annual budget process for consideration of funds to undertake recommended treatments.  Such treatments may involve bollards, signage, additional vegetation pruning or lighting upgrades to enhance natural surveillance, noting again any treatments undertaken would be considered against the current Australian Standards.

 

NOM-1 Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity in Wagga Wagga

ii   explores legislative and enforcement mechanisms available to Council under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Roads Act 1993 (NSW), and Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW), including but not limited to:

 

•   Council’s power to regulate public spaces and enforce local orders prohibiting unauthorised vehicle use in parks and public land

•  provisions for traffic control measures, including restricting access to certain roadways and laneways

•   enabling Council to issue penalty notices for excessive noise and environmental nuisance caused by illegal motorcycle activity

•   the ability to introduce local orders restricting access to specific areas known for illegal motorcycle activity

 

A significant number of these complaints concerning illegal motorcycle activity are reported during night-time hours, which fall outside Council’s standard operating times. Consequently, when the Ranger Services Team receives such reports during business hours, these matters are referred to the NSW Police. Complainants are contacted and advised to report the incidents directly to the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.

 

Although the Ranger Services Team is authorised to issue infringement notices under Section 632 of the Local Government Act 1993 (relating to acting contrary to notices erected by councils), enforcement is only possible where appropriate Council signage is present in the affected areas. Furthermore, such enforcement is contingent upon the ability to obtain the personal details of the offending individuals. In practice this is often unfeasible, as offenders typically vacate the area before Council officers arrive, leave upon noticing Council staff, or refuse to give their details to Council officers.

 

Similarly, the Compliance Team directs complainants to the NSW Police regarding incidents of illegal motorcycle activity. While orders may be issued in cases involving noise pollution, the practical effectiveness of such measures is limited by the difficulty of identifying and collecting the required personal information of the individuals responsible.

 

NOM-1 Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity in Wagga Wagga

 

iii    explores funding opportunities at both the state and federal government level to finance infrastructure solutions and enhanced enforcement measures, including but not limited to:

•   the NSW Safer Cities Program

•   the Federal Black Spot Program (if safety concerns on roads are identified)

•   the Local Government Road Safety Program (administered by Transport for NSW)

•   Crime Prevention & Community Safety Grants applicable to reducing antisocial behaviour

•   potential funding under Community Infrastructure or Public Safety Initiatives from NSW and Commonwealth sources

 

Staff have undertaken a review of available state and federal funding opportunities including the funding programs listed above. Guidelines to each funding round have been assessed as they each have specific priorities noting the Federal government’s Black Spot Program was created to assist in reducing the National Road Toll by funding safety improvements on Local Roads and the 2025/26 financial year is the last round for this 10-year program.

 

Currently there is no funding rounds open that prioritise financial support toward the types of barrier systems such as bollards discussed in this report. Staff will continue to monitor funding available at both the state and federal levels, and when an appropriate funding round opens, will submit applications to fund infrastructure planning and installation of barrier systems in identified hot spot areas that are unfunded.

 

This report is a response to a Notice of Motion and does not contain any financial implications to be considered.

NA

 

Regional Leadership

Ethical Leadership

Provide strategic direction and leadership for our region to deliver key community priorities.

 

Risk management will occur as part of the ongoing assessment of laneway and open spaces by staff with Police to determine appropriate future barrier treatments recommended for installation (funding dependent). Councillors and Executive will continue to meet every six months with Wagga Police to be briefed on crime trends and active operations to ensure Council is providing appropriate support where possible.

 

This report was compiled by Community Services and has been informed by advice received from various teams across Council including Community Development, Strategic Recreation, Infrastructure, Housing & Strategic Planning, Economic Development and Regulatory Services teams.

 

 

1⇩.	Response To NOM Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity 06.05.2025 - Letter To Transport For NSW
2⇩.	Response To NOM Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity - TfNSW response_May 2025
3⇩.	Response To NOM Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity 6.05.2025 - Letter to Riverina Area Command - Police
4⇩.	Response To NOM Addressing Illegal & Dangerous Motorcycle Activity - Riverina Police District response_May 2025

 

 

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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RP-2               PROPOSED ADOPTION OF NEW FEES AND CHARGES FOR 2025/26

Author:         Carolyn Rodney 

         

 

Summary:

This report proposes to add new fees for 2025/26 for the usage of Sportsground Lighting at Harris Park.

 

 

That Council:

a       note that no public submissions were received

b       adopt the following new fee:

 

Council resolved at the 11 August 2025 Council meeting the following:

 

That Council:

c        place the following new fee on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 12 August 2025 to 9 September 2025:

 

d       invite public submissions on the new fee until 9 September 2025

e       receives a further report following the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed new fee

Council does not currently charge any fees for the use of this lighting at Harris Park Mini/Mod fields. Having recently installed Cloud master lighting management units at this site, the proposed new lighting fees have been developed to recover the cost of this installation as well as ongoing electricity and maintenance costs.

Local Government Act 1993

 

Chapter 15, Part 10, Division 1:

·   Section 608 Council fees for services

Chapter 15, Part 10, Division 2:

·   Section 610B Fees to be determined in accordance with pricing methodologies

Chapter 15, Part 10, Division 3:

·   Section 610D How does a council determine the amount of a fee for service?

Section 610F Public notice of fees

Regional Leadership

Ethical Leadership

Deliver accountable and transparent leadership.

 

N/A

The new fees and charges were publicly exhibited through Council News and on Council’s website and placed on public exhibition from 12 August 2025 to 9 September 2025. 

 

 

 

 

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

RP-3

 

RP-3               FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025

Author:          Carolyn Rodney 

 

Summary:

This report is for Council to consider information presented on the 2025/26 budget and Long-Term Financial Plan, and details Council’s external investments and performance as at 31 August 2025.

 

 

That Council:

a       approve the proposed budget variations and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report

b       approve the proposed budget variations to the 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 August 2025 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

e       accept the grant funding offers as presented in this report

Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) forecasts a balanced budget position as of 31 August 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 August when compared to budget ($453,327 up on the monthly budget). This is mainly due to better than budgeted returns on Council’s 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 funding under the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund in June 2024.

 

Key Performance Indicators

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

Total operating income is 17% of approved budget which is on track to budget for the month of August 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 63% when compared to budget.

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenditure is 22% of approved budget and is tracking over budget at this stage of the financial year. This is in relation to commitments that have been raised in August 2025 for the full 2025/26 financial year.

 

CAPITAL INCOME

Total capital income is 92% of approved budget, which is mainly attributed to the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund (AIF) grant funding that has been received. It is important to note that the actual income from capital is influenced by the timing of the receipt of capital grants and contributions in relation to expenditure incurred on the projects.

 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Total capital expenditure including commitments is 14% of approved budget. Excluding commitments, the total expenditure is 5% when compared to the approved budget.

 

 

 

 

 

2025/26 Revised Budget Result – (Surplus) / Deficit	$’000s
Original 2025/26 Budget Result as adopted by Council Total Budget Variations approved to date Budget Variations for August 2025	$0K $0K $0K
Proposed Revised Budget result for 31 August 2025 - (Surplus) / Deficit	$0K

 

The proposed Operating and Capital Budget Variations for 31 August 2025 which affect the current 2025/26 financial year are listed below.

 

 

 

 

2025/26 Capital Works Summary

 

Capital Works	Approved Budget	Proposed Movement	Proposed Budget
One-off	$108,830,904	$120,000	$108,950,904
Recurrent	$35,329,769	$0	$35,329,769
Total Capital Works	$144,160,673	$120,000	$144,280,673

 

Capital Works reset

A review of the 2025/26 capital works program is currently being undertaken with the view to present a reset capital works program to the Executive on the 30th September prior to it going to the Council on the 13th October.

 

 

Current Restrictions

 

Due to finalisation of the 2024/25 financial year figures, reserve balances have not been included in this report.

 

Investment Summary as at 31 August 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 Invested 31/07/2025 $	Closing Balance Invested 31/08/2025 $	August EOM Current Yield %	August EOM % of Portfolio	Investment Date	Maturity Date	Term (mths)
At Call Accounts
NAB	AA-	94,123	135,355	3.60%	0.04%	N/A	N/A	N/A
CBA	AA-	13,408,978	21,916,684	3.60%	7.06%	N/A	N/A	N/A
CBA	AA-	14,093,542	14,140,224	3.65%	4.56%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Macquarie Bank	A+	10,157,007	10,186,070	3.40%	3.28%	N/A	N/A	N/A
CBA	AA-	49,769,180	49,930,484	3.60%	16.09%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total At Call Accounts		87,522,829	96,308,816	3.59%	31.03%
Short Term Deposits
AMP	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.10%	0.64%	16/12/2024	16/09/2025	9
Bank of Sydney	NR	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.22%	0.64%	30/06/2025	30/06/2026	12
NAB	AA-	2,000,000	0	0.00%	0.00%	27/08/2024	27/08/2025	12
ICBC	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.20%	0.32%	14/11/2024	14/11/2025	12
NAB	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.11%	0.64%	28/11/2024	28/11/2025	12
MyState	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.10%	0.64%	29/11/2024	29/11/2025	12
MyState	BBB	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.15%	0.32%	4/12/2024	4/12/2025	12
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.80%	0.32%	26/02/2025	26/02/2026	12
State Bank of India	BBB-	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.10%	0.32%	7/03/2025	9/03/2026	12
State Bank of India	BBB-	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.00%	0.64%	10/03/2025	10/03/2026	12
State Bank of India	BBB-	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.00%	0.64%	17/03/2025	17/03/2026	12
State Bank of India	BBB-	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.50%	0.32%	2/06/2025	2/06/2026	12
State Bank of India	BBB-	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.30%	0.64%	25/06/2025	25/06/2026	12
ICBC	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.24%	0.32%	10/07/2025	10/07/2026	12
Bank of Sydney	NR	0	2,000,000	4.17%	0.64%	18/08/2025	18/08/2026	12
Total Short Term Deposits		22,000,000	22,000,000	4.77%	7.09%
Medium Term Deposits
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.32%	0.64%	28/06/2021	29/06/2026	60
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.80%	0.64%	15/11/2021	17/11/2025	48
ICBC	A	3,000,000	3,000,000	5.07%	0.97%	30/06/2022	30/06/2027	60
ICBC	A	2,000,000	0	0.00%	0.00%	17/08/2020	18/08/2025	60
BoQ	A-	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.25%	0.32%	7/09/2020	8/09/2025	60
BoQ	A-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.25%	0.64%	14/09/2020	15/09/2025	60
ICBC	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.20%	0.32%	7/12/2020	8/12/2025	60
NAB	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	0.95%	0.64%	29/01/2021	29/01/2026	60
NAB	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.08%	0.32%	22/02/2021	20/02/2026	60
NAB	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.25%	0.64%	3/03/2021	2/03/2026	60
NAB	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.40%	0.64%	21/06/2021	19/06/2026	60
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.32%	0.64%	25/06/2021	25/06/2026	60
ICBC	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.32%	0.32%	25/08/2021	25/08/2026	60
P&N Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.90%	0.64%	11/03/2024	11/03/2026	24
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.11%	0.32%	23/05/2024	25/05/2026	24
CBA	AA-	1,000,000	0	0.00%	0.00%	12/08/2022	12/08/2025	36
P&N Bank	BBB+	3,000,000	0	0.00%	0.00%	29/08/2022	29/08/2025	36
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.55%	0.64%	2/09/2022	2/09/2025	36
P&N Bank	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.40%	0.32%	9/09/2022	9/09/2025	36
ICBC	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.20%	0.64%	21/10/2022	21/10/2025	36
AMP	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.80%	0.32%	21/11/2022	20/11/2025	36
P&N Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.85%	0.64%	16/12/2024	16/12/2026	24
Police Credit Union	NR	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.75%	0.64%	17/02/2025	17/02/2027	24
P&N Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.00%	0.64%	14/03/2023	15/03/2027	48
Auswide	BBB	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.95%	0.64%	13/04/2023	13/04/2026	36
P&N Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.20%	0.64%	20/04/2023	20/04/2027	48
P&N Bank	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.20%	0.32%	26/05/2023	26/05/2026	36
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.38%	0.64%	28/06/2024	28/06/2029	60
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	0	0.00%	0.00%	21/08/2023	21/08/2025	24
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.90%	0.32%	29/11/2024	29/11/2026	24
P&N Bank	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.45%	0.32%	30/11/2023	28/11/2025	24
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.20%	0.64%	14/12/2023	15/12/2025	24
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.14%	0.64%	3/01/2024	5/01/2026	24
P&N Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.10%	0.64%	4/01/2024	4/01/2027	36
Suncorp	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.08%	0.32%	8/01/2024	8/01/2026	24
Australian Unity	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.93%	0.32%	7/03/2024	9/03/2026	24
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.10%	0.64%	23/04/2024	24/04/2028	48
NAB	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.10%	0.64%	6/05/2024	6/05/2026	24
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.12%	0.32%	24/05/2024	24/05/2027	36
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.26%	0.32%	31/05/2024	31/05/2028	48
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.24%	0.32%	3/06/2025	4/06/2029	48
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.26%	0.64%	6/06/2024	6/06/2028	48
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.20%	0.32%	11/06/2024	11/06/2026	24
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.20%	0.64%	11/06/2024	11/06/2026	24
BankVic	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.00%	0.64%	26/06/2025	26/06/2028	36
BankVic	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.65%	0.64%	27/08/2024	27/08/2026	24
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.63%	0.64%	30/08/2024	30/08/2026	24
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.51%	0.32%	16/09/2024	18/09/2028	48
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.45%	0.64%	27/09/2024	28/09/2026	24
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.45%	0.64%	17/10/2024	19/10/2026	24
Westpac	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.70%	0.32%	8/10/2024	8/10/2026	24
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.73%	0.64%	21/10/2024	21/10/2027	36
Hume Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.95%	0.64%	7/11/2024	7/11/2026	24
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.02%	0.64%	14/11/2024	16/11/2026	24
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	5.00%	0.32%	27/11/2024	27/11/2026	24
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	5.07%	0.64%	28/11/2024	28/11/2028	48
P&N Bank	BBB+	3,000,000	3,000,000	4.85%	0.97%	16/12/2024	16/12/2027	36
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.80%	0.64%	21/01/2025	21/01/2028	36
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.82%	0.32%	30/01/2025	29/01/2027	24
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.73%	0.64%	10/02/2025	10/02/2028	36
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.79%	0.32%	4/02/2025	4/02/2028	36
Regional Australia Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.71%	0.64%	12/02/2025	12/02/2027	24
Hume Bank	BBB+	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.75%	0.64%	12/02/2025	12/02/2029	48
Westpac	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.70%	0.64%	12/02/2025	14/02/2028	36
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.77%	0.32%	26/02/2025	28/02/2028	36
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.62%	0.64%	3/03/2025	3/03/2028	36
State Bank of India	BBB-	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.65%	0.64%	14/03/2025	15/03/2027	24
State Bank of India	BBB-	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.65%	0.64%	31/03/2025	31/03/2027	24
ING Bank	A	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.81%	0.32%	1/04/2025	1/04/2030	60
State Bank of India	BBB-	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.25%	0.64%	5/05/2025	5/05/2027	24
State Bank of India	BBB-	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.25%	0.32%	29/05/2025	31/05/2027	24
State Bank of India	BBB-	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.15%	0.64%	25/06/2025	25/06/2027	24
State Bank of India	BBB-	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.15%	0.64%	2/07/2025	2/07/2027	24
State Bank of India	BBB-	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.05%	0.32%	7/07/2025	7/07/2027	24
ING Bank	A	2,000,000	2,000,000	4.18%	0.64%	8/07/2025	9/07/2029	48
Regional Australia Bank	BBB+	1,000,000	1,000,000	4.00%	0.32%	30/07/2025	30/07/2027	24
Westpac	AA-	0	1,000,000	4.00%	0.32%	12/08/2025	14/08/2028	36
Arab Bank Australia	NR	0	2,000,000	3.95%	0.64%	22/08/2025	24/08/2027	24
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	0	2,000,000	4.05%	0.64%	27/08/2025	27/08/2027	24
Australian Military Bank	BBB+	0	3,000,000	4.07%	0.97%	29/08/2025	29/08/2028	36
Total Medium Term Deposits		128,000,000	128,000,000	4.26%	41.24%
Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt
Newcastle Permanent	BBB+	1,012,030	1,005,006	BBSW + 100	0.32%	10/02/2022	10/02/2027	60
NAB	AA-	2,555,675	2,536,870	BBSW + 120	0.82%	25/11/2022	25/11/2027	60
Suncorp	AA-	1,120,772	1,126,171	BBSW + 125	0.36%	14/12/2022	14/12/2027	60
CBA	AA-	2,029,464	2,039,151	BBSW + 115	0.66%	13/01/2023	13/01/2028	60
Bank Australia	BBB+	1,935,143	1,919,471	BBSW + 155	0.62%	22/02/2023	22/02/2027	48
Bendigo-Adelaide Covered	AAA	1,017,297	1,022,883	BBSW + 115	0.33%	16/06/2023	16/06/2028	60
CBA	AA-	2,544,206	2,526,993	BBSW + 95	0.81%	17/08/2023	17/08/2028	60
ANZ	AA-	2,128,814	2,139,476	BBSW + 93	0.69%	11/09/2023	11/09/2028	60
Bank Australia	BBB+	1,660,275	1,668,902	BBSW + 150	0.54%	30/10/2023	30/10/2026	36
ANZ	AA-	2,548,699	2,531,576	BBSW + 96	0.82%	5/02/2024	5/02/2029	60
Suncorp	AA-	1,011,125	1,016,891	BBSW + 98	0.33%	19/03/2024	19/03/2029	60
ING Bank	A	505,154	507,427	BBSW + 95	0.16%	22/03/2024	22/03/2027	36
BoQ	A-	1,669,623	1,679,007	BBSW + 128	0.54%	30/04/2024	30/04/2029	60
Bendigo-Adelaide	A-	812,580	806,608	BBSW + 100	0.26%	14/05/2024	14/05/2027	36
ANZ	AA-	1,515,477	1,522,757	BBSW + 86	0.49%	18/06/2024	18/06/2029	60
Teachers Mutual	BBB+	911,781	916,438	BBSW + 130	0.30%	21/06/2024	21/06/2027	36
ING Bank	A	2,234,297	2,220,801	BBSW + 102	0.72%	20/08/2024	20/08/2029	60
CBA	AA-	1,520,767	1,511,287	BBSW + 87	0.49%	22/08/2024	22/08/2029	60
Suncorp	AA-	2,418,300	2,431,153	BBSW + 92	0.78%	27/09/2024	27/09/2029	60
Bendigo-Adelaide	A-	753,157	757,268	BBSW + 96	0.24%	24/10/2024	24/10/2028	48
ANZ	AA-	1,314,800	1,306,940	BBSW + 81	0.42%	18/02/2025	18/02/2030	60
Rabobank	A+	1,313,527	1,304,806	BBSW + 85	0.42%	20/02/2025	20/02/2030	60
The Bank of Nova Scotia	A+	2,013,735	2,029,205	BBSW + 140	0.65%	21/03/2025	21/03/2030	60
Suncorp	AA-	1,012,741	1,005,858	BBSW + 93	0.32%	21/05/2025	21/05/2030	60
Macquarie Bank	A+	1,402,186	1,409,169	BBSW + 82	0.45%	17/07/2025	17/07/2030	60
Total Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt		38,961,626	38,942,113		12.09%
Fixed Rate Bonds
ING Covered	AAA	732,327	731,167	1.10%	0.24%	19/08/2021	19/08/2026	60
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	3,000,000	3,000,000	1.50%	0.97%	24/08/2021	15/12/2026	64
BoQ	A-	1,864,192	1,871,898	2.10%	0.60%	27/10/2021	27/10/2026	60
BoQ	A-	2,085,290	2,097,975	5.30%	0.68%	30/04/2024	30/04/2029	60
ANZ	AA-	1,245,189	1,224,884	4.65%	0.39%	18/02/2025	18/02/2030	60
The Bank of Nova Scotia	A+	2,066,805	2,081,076	5.23%	0.67%	21/03/2025	21/03/2030	60
Macquarie Bank	A+	1,705,307	1,714,876	4.37%	0.55%	17/07/2025	17/07/2030	60
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.50%	0.64%	6/08/2021	15/12/2026	64
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.50%	0.32%	14/07/2021	15/12/2026	65
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.30%	0.64%	29/04/2021	15/06/2026	61
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.00%	0.64%	30/11/2020	15/12/2025	60
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	1,000,000	1,000,000	1.00%	0.32%	20/11/2020	15/12/2025	61
Northern Territory Treasury	AA-	2,000,000	2,000,000	1.00%	0.64%	21/10/2020	15/12/2025	62
Total Fixed Rate Bonds		22,699,109	22,721,875	2.49%	7.32%
Managed Funds
NSW Tcorp	NR	2,351,242	2,386,153	1.48%	0.77%	17/03/2014	1/08/2030	196
Total Managed Funds		2,351,242	2,386,153	1.48%	0.77%
TOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASH EQUIVALENTS & INVESTMENTS		301,534,807	310,358,958		100.00%

 

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 31%, with Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) around 13%, fixed rate bonds around 7% and growth funds around 1% of the portfolio.

 

 

Council’s investment portfolio is well diversified in complying assets across the entire credit spectrum. It is also well diversified from a rating perspective. Credit quality is diversified and is predominately invested amongst the investment grade Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions (ADIs) (being BBB- or higher), with a smaller allocation to unrated ADIs.

All investments are within the defined Policy limits, as outlined in the Rating Allocation chart below:

Investment Portfolio Balance

 

Council’s investment portfolio balance increased over the past month, up from $301.53M to $310.36M. This increase is due to the first quarter rates instalments for the 2025/26 financial year being due on 31 August 2025.

 

 

Monthly Investment Movements

 

Redemptions/Sales – Council redeemed/sold the following investment securities during August 2025:

 

 

New Investments – Council purchased the following investment securities during August 2025:

 

 

Rollovers – Council did not roll over any investment securities during August 2025.

 

Monthly Investment Performance

 

Interest/growth/capital gains/(losses) for the month totalled $1,139,609, which compares favourably with the budget for the period of $686,282 - outperforming budget for the month by $453,327.

 

Council’s outperformance to budget for August 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 August, with the fund returning +1.48% (or $34,911) with domestic (+3.10%) and international (+2.60%) shares being the main contributors to performance, as global shares reached all-time highs again during August.

 

 

In comparison to the AusBond Bank Bill Index* of 3.84% (annualised), Council’s investment portfolio returned approximately 4.08% (annualised) for the month of August – outperforming the benchmark for the month.

 

Over the past year, Council’s investment portfolio has returned 4.25%, marginally underperforming the AusBond Bank Bill index by -0.01%. Councils investment portfolio has continued to perform in line with the AusBond Bank Bill Index* over the longer-term time period, returning 4.11% per annum over the past 3 years – slightly underperforming the benchmark by -0.21% 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

Budget variations are reported in accordance with Council’s POL 052 Budget Policy.

 

Investments are reported in accordance with Council’s POL 075 Investment Policy.

 

Local Government Act 1993

Section 625 - How may councils invest?

 

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

Section 212 - Reports on council investments

 

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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

 

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

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 2025/26 to 2034/35

 

 

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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RP-4               Acquisition Disposal and Management of Land Policy (POL038)

Author:         Matthew Dombrovski 

Executive:    Ben Creighton

         

 

Summary:

Following public exhibition of the draft Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land Policy (POL 038) from 22 July to 18 August 2025, and the submission period closing on 31 August 2025, Council officers have considered all feedback received. The exhibition period concluded with nil submissions received. This report provides a summary of the feedback, Council officers’ responses to the issues raised, and recommends the adoption of the policy.

 

 

That Council:

a       note no public submissions received during the exhibition period on the draft Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land Policy (POL 038)

b       adopt the draft Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land Policy (POL 038)

 

A revised draft Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land Policy (POL 038) has been prepared following a review of the current policy undertaken by Council officers. The revised draft policy separates the existing policy into two parts, a policy and a procedure to improve clarity, usability and alignment with Council’s policy framework.

 

The draft policy sets out the overarching principles, objectives and rules that guide Council in relation to the acquisition, disposal and management of land. The supporting internal procedure document provides detailed instructions for staff on the implementation of these activities. This approach streamlines the policy as a clear, public-facing document while enabling operational processes to be updated more efficiently as requirements evolve, without necessitating changes to the adopted policy.

 

At its meeting on 21 July 2025, Council resolved to place the draft policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 22 July 2025, with public submissions invited until 31 August 2025. No submissions were received during the exhibition period.

 

Accordingly, it is recommended that Council adopt the Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land Policy (POL 038) as exhibited.

 

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Local Government Act 1993

Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land Policy (POL 038)

 

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Council policies are essential to ensure transparent legal, fair and consistent decision-making across the Council. They support Council in achieving its corporate objectives and provide a critical guide for staff, Councillors and other stakeholders. In the absence of effective policies there is a greater risk of inconsistency, confusion and inefficiency.

 

Public exhibition was for a period of 28 days from 22 July 2025 until 18 August 2025 with public submissions invited until 31 August 2025 on the draft Policy. Engagement included:

·      The draft Policy will be made available on Council’s website for the duration of the exhibition period.

·      A notice will be published in Council News and through the required formal advertisements.

 

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Draft Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land Policy (POL 038)

 

 

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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RP-5               MOTIONS LGNSW Annual Conference 2025

Author:         David Galloway 

         

 

Summary:

At its meeting of 7 July 2025, Council resolved to attend the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference to be held from 23 to 25 November 2025 and noted the requirement for any motions to be resolved and submitted by 30 September 2025.   In line with this resolution, Councillors were invited to provide proposed motions for submission. The motions received are outlined in this report for Council’s consideration and endorsement and submission to LGNSW for inclusion in the Conference Business Paper.

 

 

That Council submit the motions outlined in the report to the 2025 LGNSW Annual Conference 2025.

The Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference provides an important opportunity for councils across New South Wales to come together to debate key issues, shape sector-wide policy positions, and inform LGNSW’s advocacy priorities for the year ahead.

 

Motions submitted and adopted at the Conference become formal resolutions of LGNSW and contribute to the ongoing development of its Policy Platform.

 

At its meeting held on 7 July 2025, Council resolved to attend the 2025 LGNSW Annual Conference, scheduled from 23 to 25 November 2025, and noted the requirement for any motions to be resolved and submitted by 30 September 2025.

 

Councillors were subsequently invited to consider and put forward proposed motions. The motions below were received from Councillors Richard Foley (Motion 1) and Amelia Parkins (Motion 2) for Council’s consideration and endorsement prior to submission to LGNSW.

 

Motion 1 – Prohibition of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects on High-Quality Agricultural Land

 

Motion Wording

 

That Local Government NSW calls on the NSW Government to:

a    Prohibit the approval and development of industrial-scale renewable energy projects including solar farms, wind farms, battery storage facilities, and associated transmission infrastructure on land classified as Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 agricultural land, and Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land (BSAL).

b    restrict Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) developments to locations outside these protected classifications, ensuring REZ designation applies only to land with demonstrably low agricultural value, minimal environmental sensitivity, and no BSAL status.

c    amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, relevant State Environmental Planning Policies, and the REZ framework to enshrine the primacy of high-value agricultural land for food and fibre production over industrial-scale energy generation.

d    establish mandatory, independent agricultural impact assessments for all proposed renewable energy projects, to be undertaken before planning approval, with such assessments having determinative weight in decision-making.

 

Motion Background

 

Class 1–3 agricultural land and Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land (BSAL) represent the most productive and strategically important farmland in New South Wales. These areas are essential for long-term food security, rural employment, and regional economic stability.

 

The increasing development of large-scale renewable energy projects on prime farmland driven by factors such as flat terrain, large lot sizes, and proximity to grid infrastructure poses a direct threat to the viability of agricultural industries. Without explicit exclusion provisions, the NSW Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) framework risks displacing food production in favour of industrial-scale energy generation.

 

Renewable energy has a vital role in NSW’s future, but its placement must be balanced against the preservation of irreplaceable agricultural resources. Directing large-scale projects to low-value or degraded lands will minimise land-use conflict, provide greater certainty for landholders, and protect the State’s most fertile land for generations to come.

 

This motion seeks clear, statewide regulatory protection for high-value farmland, ensuring that REZs and renewable energy projects are located only on land of low agricultural value, thereby maintaining both energy transition goals and agricultural sustainability.

 

Motion 2 - #NotOnMyCouncil

 

Motion Wording

That Local Government NSW endorses ALGWA's initiative promoting safety, inclusion and respect for women in local government. #NotOnMyCouncil

 

Motion Background

In 2023 the NSW Branch of the Australian Local Government Women's Association conducted a confidential survey of women councillors regarding their experiences of bullying, harassment and intimidation within NSW Local Government.

 

The results from the survey included the following statistics:

·    61% have experienced bullying

·    49% have experienced harassment

·    59% have experienced intimidation

·    44% have not reported incidents of bullying, harassment and intimidation

·    42% would not recommend local government to another woman due to bullying, harassment and intimidation

 

The survey has shown that a large proportion of women councillors who answered the survey are experiencing mental and physical health impacts from bullying and harassment. This is extremely concerning. The NSW Branch of ALGWA is conducting research to develop strategies of collective action to make effective structural change.

 

#NotOnMyCouncil is one such initiative that was launched at the ALGWA NSW conference in Griffith. The aim of the initiative is to promote safety, inclusion and respect for women in local government. #NotOnMyCouncil is an opportunity to call out unacceptable behaviour and to have the whole of LGNSW commit to ending bullying, harassment and intimidation in local government.

 

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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RP-6               QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

Author:          David Galloway

         

 

Summary:

This report is to respond to questions with notice raised by Councillors in accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice.

 

 

Recommendation That Council receive and note the report.

 

The following questions with notice were received prior to the meeting, in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice.

 

Councillor A Parkins There has been growing community concern about when the Edmondson Street bridge will works commence and when the trial shutdown period will occur. Can staff explain what Council’s role is and will be in the future in terms of sharing information about the works associated with Edmondson bridge.

The Edmondson Street bridge replacement is part of the Inland Rail project that is being managed and delivered by Inland Rail and its delivery contractor Martinus.   Council is not the project proponent or approval authority for the works. The project proponent for the work is the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and the approval authority is the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).    The conditions of approval for the project require Inland Rail and Martinus on behalf of the ARTC to develop traffic mitigation measures that meet a target level of service for intersections that will be impacted by the diversion of traffic as a result of the closure of the Edmondson Street bridge for its upgrade.    Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and Council have raised concerns about the extent and effectiveness of the mitigation measures proposed to satisfy the condition of approval which has resulted in the need for Inland Rail and Martinus to undertake a trial closure of the bridge for a two week period to demonstrate that their mitigation measures will be effective and acceptable to Council, TfNSW and DPHI before an 18 month closure of the bridge is supported.  Edmondson Street Bridge conveys in the order of 20% of all of Wagga’s daily north/south traffic movements across the rail line.    While this is not a Council project, given its critical nature because of the diversion of traffic and the likely additional congestion during peak hour traffic, we will look to support and amplify Inland Rail’s messaging to help ensure consistent and accurate information reaches the local community.  Once approvals are in place and a timeline has been established, Council will develop its own YourSay page to act as a gateway for the community to access critical Inland Rail updates.   This approach will ensure Council acts as a trusted local source of accurate information, while maintaining that responsibility for project communications remains with Inland Rail as the project manager and Martinus as its delivery contractor.

 

 

Councillor L Tanner Can we get an update on the Visitor Information Centre utilisation, and also any planned works in relation to a potential relocation.

The Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has been temporarily operating from a pop-up kiosk at the Museum of the Riverina – Historic Council Chambers site since early May 2025, following a public disorder offence in the public area around the former VIC building in Tarcutta Street.   At the temporary museum site, staff continue to deliver essential frontline visitor services and tourism-related information. Due to the significantly reduced floorspace available (6m² compared to approximately 37.8m² at the Tarcutta Street site), the retail offering has been reduced during this interim period.   During the initial relocation, as visitors and the community were adjusting to the change, the VIC experienced lower visitation, averaging 20 people per day (a 75% decline on annual counts). Following the introduction of wayfinding signage installed around the former VIC building, Civic Centre precinct, including footpath decals along with communication updates through Council’s channels, and third-party listings such as Google, visitation has improved. The pop-up Museum kiosk is currently welcoming an average of 40 people per day, which while an improvement, remains below the 80 people per day typically recorded at the former site and whilst the public adjust to this change.   At the former Tarcutta Street site, average monthly sales for local products, Wagga Wagga souvenirs, and First Nations products were approximately $20,000 (exc. GST), since moving to the temporary location the average monthly revenue is $12,675 (exc. GST). During this period to continue providing visitors and community with access to local goods, VIC staff have been working with the Wagga Leisure team to showcase and expand the VIC’s range of souvenirs and regional produce available at the Council-operated cafe service at the Wagga Wagga Airport.   Staff are currently scoping and obtaining costings to present to Council’s Executive for a recommended way forward re: the establishment of a new permanent location for the Visitor Information Centre service. The scope has taken into consideration the Australian Visitor Information Centre (AVIC) standards guidelines, psychosocial and WHS factors, strategic and visible location, accessibility, and existing amenities, for example, public toilets, parking and CCTV, as well as the overall visitor experience, including the use of technology and showcasing regional produce and products, as detailed in the recently endorsed Wagga Wagga Destination Management Plan 2025-2034.  Once this information is fully collated and the Executive have had the opportunity to review and take into account available budgets, a report by staff will be presented to Councillors.   Contact details for the temporary location of the Visitor Information Centre is as follows:   Location: Museum of the Riverina - Historic Council Chambers site, 243 Baylis Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Trading hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm | Sunday 10am - 2pm Contact: visitors@wagga.nsw.gov.au | 1300 100 122

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 22 September 2025

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Committee Minutes

M-1                 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - LOCAL TRANSPORT FORUM - 4 SEPTEMBER 2025

Author:         Warren Faulkner 

         

 

Summary:

The Local Transport Forum met on 4 September 2025 and considered ten (10) reports. The Council officer’s proposals presented for each item have become the recommendations to Council.  It should be noted that the Local Members representative was an apology for this meeting and Busabout did not attend. The minutes of the meeting have been sent to the Forum members and there has been no feedback received to date. The minutes are attached for Councillors reference.

 

 

That Council:

a       receive and note the Minutes of the proceedings of the Local Transport Forum held on 4 September 2025

b       approve the temporary restriction of right turn movements on Bourke Street between Urana Street and the railway line as part of the traffic mitigation measures associated with the trial closure of the Edmondson Street bridge for the Inland Rail project, and

i.   subject to the trial being successful, approve the temporary restriction of right turn movements on Bourke Street between Urana Street and the railway line for the period of construction of the upgrade of the Edmondson Street bridge as part the Inland Rail project

c        approve the temporary installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Coleman Street and Macleay Street in Turvey Park as part of the traffic mitigation measures associated with the trial closure of the Edmondson Street bridge for the Inland Rail project, and

          i.     subject to the trial being successful, approve the temporary installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Coleman Street and Macleay Street in Turvey Park for the period of construction of the upgrade of the Edmondson Street bridge as part the Inland Rail project

d       approve the traffic management arrangements for the conduct of the Gears and Beers Festival 2025 on the 4th and 5th October 2025 in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area.

e       note that the Director City Engineering (under delegated authority) approved the traffic management arrangements for the conduct of the 2025 Lake Run and Ride Event at Apex Park, Kooringal and Lake Albert on Sunday 28 September 2025 organised by Wagga Lake Run and Ride Committee.

f        approve the traffic management arrangements for the conduct of the ‘2025 Freedom of Entry” by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Morgan Street, Baylis Street, Morrow Street, Fitzmaurice Street and Johnston Street on 18 October 2025.

g       approve the traffic management arrangements for the conduct of the 2025 Spring Jam Festival at the Botanic Gardens on the 27th September 2025.

h       approve the traffic management arrangements for the conduct of the 2025 Fusion Botanical (multicultural festival) at the Botanic Gardens, Tom Wood Drive, Turvey Park on 18 October 2025.

i         endorse the installation of a Give Way sign and line marking as shown on MJM Sheet Number B1301 of Project Number 200705 Revision A dated 11 August 2025.

j         note that the existing No Stopping/2P parking sign adjacent to 116-118 Peter Street has been relocated one bay north to mitigate the risk of vehicle collisions with an existing street tree.

k        note the installation of a concrete annulus in the cul-de-sac head of Phar Lap Place, Boorooma and approve the signs and linemarking associated with it as shown on Eclipse Drawing Number C105-F Revision F dated 22 July 2025

i.        approve the installation of signs and line marking at the intersection of Phar Lap Place and Messenger Avenue, Boorooma as shown on Rigore Drawing Registration Number RES2411.75.200 Sheet RD-003

 

RP-1                   Inland Rail Traffic Mitigations - Temporary restriction of right turn movements on Bourke Street between Urana Street and the Railway Line

 

As part of the Traffic, Transport and Access Mitigations Report, Inland Rail and its construction contractor Martinus are proposing to restrict all right turn movements into and out of streets intersecting with Bourke Street between the Urana Street roundabout and the railway line to eliminate increased risks of side impact and rear end collisions at the intersections because of the redistribution of traffic associated with the closure of Edmondson Street bridge. 

 

The restriction on right turn movements into and out of the streets intersecting with Bourke Street between the Urana Street roundabout and the railway line will also optimise the operational efficiency of the Bourke Street corridor north of the Urana Street roundabout.

 

Rp-2          Inland Rail Traffic Mitigations - Temporary roundabout at the Macleay/Coleman intersection

 

As part of the Traffic, Transport and Access Mitigations Report, Inland Rail and its construction contractor Martinus are proposing to install a temporary roundabout at the intersection of Coleman Street and Macleay Street in Turvey Park to improve the operational efficiency of the intersection as well as the cross ability of the streets for pedestrians.

 

 

RP-3          Gears & Beers Festival 2025 - Saturday & Sunday 4-5 October 2025

 

The Gears and Beers Festival 2025, to be held Saturday & Sunday 4-5 October 2025 is organised by the Rotary Club of Wollundry Wagga Wagga. The event is not classified as a race or time trial, and participants will be advised to refrain from any conduct that may be construed as unsafe or in breach of Section 115 of the Road Transport Act 2013.

 

RP-4          2025 Lake Run & Ride Event - Sunday 28 September 2025

 

The 2025 Lake Run & Ride event is to be held at Apex Park, Lake Albert on Sunday 28 September 2025.  The Wagga Lake Run and Ride Committee is the organiser of the event and is fully committed to ensuring the safety of all participants, spectators, and members of the community who may be affected by temporary traffic changes during the event.

 

RP-5          EXERCISE OF FREEDOM OF entry BY RAAF FOREST HILL - ON-STREET EVENT - 18 OCTOBER 2025

 

The exercise ‘2025 Freedom of Entry” by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be conducted in Morgan Street, Baylis Street, Morrow Street, Fitzmaurice Street and Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga on Saturday 18 October 2025.

The event is a joint partnership between the RAAF Wagga Wagga and the City of Wagga Wagga.

 

RP-6          Event - Spring Jam - Botanical Gardens - 27 September 2025

 

The 2025 Spring Jam Festival is to be held at the Botanic Gardens on the 27th September 2025.

 

Council has engaged Riverina Traffic Services to develop a Traffic Guidance Scheme for the Festival and provide Traffic Management Services on the day of the event.  Councils Events Team has also developed a Traffic Management Plan for the Festival. 

 

RP-7          Event - Fusion Botanical - Botanical Gardens - 18 October 2025

 

The 2025 Fusion Botanical (Multicultural Festival) will be held at the Botanic Gardens, Tom Wood Drive, Turvey Park on Saturday 18 October 2025.

 

Council has engaged Riverina Traffic Services to develop a Traffic Guidance Scheme for the Festival and provide Traffic Management Services on the day of the event.  Councils Events Team has also developed a Traffic Management Plan for the Festival.

 

RP-8          Dunns Road Intersection for the Subdivision of Lots 1 & 2 DP 1252008 - Springvale

 

Development Application DA24/0169 is a 7 Lot subdivision (6 residential lots and 1 rural lot). The Forum reviewed the signs and line marking design drawings that have been received for a new intersection to be constructed on Dunns Road and offered no advice for any changes.

 

RP-9           Extension of No Stopping Zone adjacent to 116-118 Peter

 

The street tree in front of 116-118 Peter Street leans towards the roadway and over the kerb and gutter. This presents a potential collision hazard for taller vehicles, including SUVs, 4WDs, and light trucks, as the camber of the road exacerbates the vehicle lean towards the tree.  The tree shows signs of this kind of incident already occurring.

 

To address this risk, the existing No Stopping/2P signs have been relocated to the northern side of the tree, thus removing the parking bay adjacent to the tree. This measure does not allow motorists to legally park next to the tree, thereby reducing the likelihood of collision with the tree.

 

RP-10        Prescribed traffic devices in Phar Lap Place and its intersection with Messenger Avenue, Boorooma

 

Council has approved a development application (DA24/0192) for the construction of a 24hr Fast Food and Drink premises as well as an Indoor Recreation Facility (Gym) adjacent to the cul-de-sac head at the end of Phar Lap Place, Boorooma.

 

The development and the proposed annulus in the cul-de-sac of Phar Lap place was advertised to existing businesses in the Boorooma Shopping Centre as part of the exhibition of DA24/0192 in August 2024.  The Forum reviewed the signs and line marking design drawings that have been received for the arrangement and offered no advice for any changes.

 

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The Local Traffic Forum presents medium organisational risk with potential high reputational and compliance consequences if not managed effectively. Strong governance, clear delegations, and proactive stakeholder engagement will be essential to ensure the Forum operates within its intended scope and delivers safe, effective, and lawful traffic management outcomes.

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Local Transport Forum Minutes - 4 September 2025