Present
The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Michael Henderson
Councillor Amelia Parkins
Councillor Karissa Subedi
Councillor Lindsay Tanner
Chief Operating Officer (Mr S Gray)
Chief Financial Officer (Acting) (Mr Z Wilson)
Director Infrastructure Services (Mr H Pavitt)
Director Planning & Regulatory Services (Mrs J Costa)
Manager Corporate Governance & Performance (Mr T Pankhurst)
Manager City Growth & Projects (Mr B Creighton)
Manager Engineering Design Services (Mr G Paxton)
Property Coordinator (Mr M Dombrovski)
Senior Project Manager (Mr M Griffin)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Corporate Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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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.
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 for non-attendance were received and accepted for Councillor J McKinnon, General Manager, Mr P Thompson, Director Community, Environment & Partnerships, Mrs C Priest, and Director Economy, Business & Workforce, Mrs F Piltz, on the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and R Foley.
leave of absence
Council noted that a leave of absence was granted to Councillor A Condron at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 March 2026.
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Councillor K Subedi declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 SISTER CITY ACTIVITIES – NÖRDLINGEN, the reason being that she is a member of the Sister City Working Group and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor K Subedi declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 PROPOSED LEASE OF AIRSPACE OVER PUBLIC ROAD ADJACENT TO 205 MORGAN STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, the reason being that she owns a business that currently has a commercial agreement with the organisation referenced in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor L Tanner declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 PINE GULLY ROAD CORRIDOR (TT2) - REVISED ROAD TREATMENTS AND FUNDING ALLOCATION, the reason being that he is an Executive Director at Transport for NSW and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor L Tanner declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 SISTER CITY ACTIVITIES - NÖRDLINGEN, the reason being that he is a member of the Sister City Working Group and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor D Tout, declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 SISTER CITY ACTIVITIES - NÖRDLINGEN, the reason being that he is a member and the Chair of the Sister City Working Group and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and G Davies That Council: a receive and note the report in response to the resolution requesting information on roadside verge gardens operating in other local government areas; and b note that a separate Council funded roadside verge garden trial is not recommended at this time, as Council already has existing policy and approval pathways for community gardens and landscaping within nature strips c endorse a self-assessment and registration model for small-scale verge gardens, based on models operating in Eurobodalla Shire and City of Port Phillip, allowing residents to register against a published checklist rather than seek individual approval, and request that staff develop and publish a registration checklist and associated public information within six months |
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RP-2 ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS MOTORCYCLE ACTIVITY - BARRIER TREATMENT OPTIONS |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and L Tanner That Council: a receive and note the contents of this report b note the assessment of compliant physical barrier options and that bollards, supported by the strategic placement or repositioning of rocks where appropriate, are Council’s preferred initial treatment approach c endorse Mima Street/Glenfield Road, Glenfield; Adjin Street, Mount Austin; and Swan Street/Grinton Street, Ashmont as the three priority trial locations, subject to detailed site assessment, accessibility requirements, final design and available funding d note that all physical access treatments will maintain appropriate access for pedestrians, people using wheelchairs and mobility aids, prams, emergency services and Council operational and maintenance activities e note the works completed or commenced at identified locations, as detailed in this report f request a further report within six months of trial installation, evaluating effectiveness against reported activity, evidence of displaced access, and accessibility impacts g request officers investigate and pursue available external grant funding opportunities for outstanding Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) works, including lighting and vegetation improvements at Bandera Avenue, Walla Place and Lusher Avenue, and report back to Council |
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RP-4 2025/26 WORKS IN PROGRESS AND BUDGET REVOTES |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and L Tanner That Council: a approve the proposed 2025/26 capital and operating budget revotes to be carried forward into the 2026/27 financial year as detailed in this report b note the transfer of 2025/26 capital and operating works in progress to the 2026/27 financial year as detailed in this report |
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On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and L Tanner That Council: a provide in principle support for hosting a delegation from Nördlingen in March/April 2027 b provide in principle support for the Mayor and the General Manager to lead a delegation to attend the 2027 Historic Wall Festival in Nördlingen from 10 September to 12 September 2027 c authorise the Sister City Working Group in conjunction with the Mayor to initiate planning for both visits d approve all reasonable Council expenses associated with hosting the Nördlingen delegation to be funded from the Sister Cities Reserve. |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley That Council receive and note the report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and L Tanner That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6.20pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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Councillor K Subedi re-entered the Chamber the time being 6.53pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and L Tanner That Council: a accept the tender of J Holdings Group Pty Limited trading as J Group Corporation (ABN 99 150 374 253) for the Ashmont Gravity Sewer Main Realignment for the Lump Sum price of $2,861,178.55 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Contract with J Holdings Group Pty Limited trading as J Group Corporation (ABN 99 150 374 253) for the Ashmont Gravity Sewer Main Realignment c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all documents that may be required |
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M Henderson |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley That Council: a note the outcomes of the negotiation b accept the tender of ICG - Wagga PTY LTD (ABN 82 099 097 613) for the Oasis Energy Efficiency Upgrades for the lump sum price $5,856,718.53 excluding GST c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with ICG - Wagga PTY LTD (ABN 82 099 097 613) for the delivery of the Oasis Energy Efficiency Upgrades d authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all documents that may be required e approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
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M Henderson |
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A Parkins |
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K Subedi |
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On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and L Tanner That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7.03pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.05pm.
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MAYOR