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Council NewsFIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2015

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL Issue 37

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If you’re thinking about applying for a share of the $175,000 available under the 2015-16 Annual Grants Program, then just talk to the Mangain Community Centre (MCC).

The hall’s kitchen has been given a $2000 upgrade after a successful application under the 2014-15 program’s Connected Rural and Urban Communities category.

The MCC is managed by volunteers, who were able to purchase a new stove, microwave, urn, cookware and more with the funding.

“I would encourage other community groups who identify a

need or project to make the effort to apply to Council’s Annual Grants Program to make their project a reality,” MCC volunteer committee secretary Wendy Thompson said.

“Mangain and the surrounding localities have and will continue to benefit from the MCC having indoor cooking facilities as catering is much easier.

“This will encourage greater community use of the centre for

private functions and allow the centre’s volunteers to offer a greater range of activities/events, therefore creating more opportunities for our whole community to connect and build a sense of community.”

The centre has a number of regular users who will all benefit, including the Mangain Red Cross, Mangain Water Scheme and Mangain Rural Fire Service (RFS), which uses it to conduct training.

The MCC volunteer committee also holds a number of events for the community at the centre, while it is also available for other community groups and private functions. For more information and to apply for the 2015-16 Annual Grants Program, visit the website or contact 1300 292 442.

KITCHEN MAKEOVER

P U B L I C A R T C O M M I S S I O N

B I R R A M A LC O N S E R V A T I O N A R E A

Budget: $25K (ex. GST)

Applications close: Friday 19 April 2015

For more information and the project brief head to www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/publicart

Our City's Creative Expression

WAGGAWORKS Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking

Expressions of Interest from artists for a sculptural artwork to be installed in the Birramal Conservation Area, Lloyd.

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Mangain grinning thanks to Annual Grants Program

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Algae alert for Lake AlbertWagga Wagga City Council has issued

an alert for blue-green algae in Lake Albert and advises contact with water from the lake should be avoided.

“High numbers of toxic blue-green algae has been detected in Lake Albert, in sufficient numbers to pose a hazard to public health,” Manager Environment and Recreation Services Mark Gardiner said.

“Council advises people and domestic animals not to come into contact with water from the lake.

“The water from Lake Albert is

unsuitable for all uses including drinking, and recreational use.”

Blue-green algal blooms generally occur in waters rich in nutrients, in particular phosphorus.

These nutrients originate from activities within the lake, particularly after periods of high temperature and/or rainfall events.

Council will continue to monitor the situation and the community will be notified as soon as the readings are at an acceptable level.

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The next concert in the Music at Midday concert series will be a special Anzac tribute show.

There will be two performances on Wednesday 1 April at midday and at the family-friendly time of 6pm. Both concerts will feature Australian Army Band Kapooka.

Major Peter Thomas has developed a playlist for the performances that pays tribute to memory, but has also included more contemporary pieces.

There will be themes from great Australian movies including Gallipoli and Breaker Morant, an Anzac sing-along, an Aussie pop medley of hits from the 70s and 80s and more.

This will be a free concert, with a contribution collected at the end of the concert for the Kapooka charities.

This time the collection will go to the group Soldier On.

Soldier On supports Australian servicemen and women who have been wounded, physically or

psychologically in contemporary conflicts. This includes conflicts after 1990, as well as serving members who were wounded in training or other exercises and individuals working for other government agencies (DFAT, AFP, Customs).

They are not part of the RSL, Legacy or the Department of Veterans Affairs, but are excited to work with these organisations to support Australia’s young servicemen and women.

Soldier On does this in several different ways, in an effort to make a financial, physical and emotional link with those who have been wounded.

The four areas they focus their energies on are: enhancing rehabilitation, adventurous events, community events, and employment and education.

Contact or visit the Civic Theatre Box Office to reserve tickets either by phone 6926 9688, or email boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au.

Art branches out to roundabout

Shows to pay tribute to Anzac spirit

Have your say in survey

Tickets on sale nowTickets for 2015 AAMI Country v City in Wagga

Wagga are on sale now.Rugby league fans can watch some of the best

players in NSW face off for as little as $10 in the match, which will be held at McDonalds Park on 3 May.

Tickets went on sale to the general public on 26 March and are available at ticketek.com.au or at either of the city’s Telstra stores.

• • • •Don’t forget to take time out for Earth Hour tonight.From 8.30pm to 9.30pm, Wagga Wagga residents

will join more than 7000 cities in 162 nations for this year’s event.

To mark Earth Hour, Wagga Wagga City Council has collaborated with the Australian climate change action group 1 Million Women to host a special event tonight, including a presentation on the latest climate change findings by Dr Andrew Wallace.

• • • •A community information session on the Tarcutta

Street Gasworks remediation will be held on Tuesday 31 March at the Civic Centre to discuss the project in detail.

Thousands of tonnes of contaminated material have been removed from the former Tarcutta Street gasworks site as part of remediation project, which began in March 2013.

• • • •School holidays are almost here and if you need

something to keep the kids entertained, then the autumn 2015 School Holiday Guide has you covered.

Inside you’ll find everything from egg-citing Easter-themed events to National Youth Week in Wagga Wagga, which this year includes the free Press Play concert and Ryan Gosling Film Festival.

Grab a copy of the guide online at www.visitwagga.com/schoolholidays.

Council has recently completed the Tarcutta Street former Gasworks Remediation and will provide an overview of the project for members of the community. The information session will be held at 5.30pm on Tuesday 31 March 2015 in the Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre.

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Community Information SessionTarcutta Street former Gasworks Remediation

music at midday

FOR GROUP BOOKINGSCivic Theatre Booking OfficePh: 6926 9688 or Email: boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au

This is a free community event

Australian Army Band Kapooka

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Special ANZAC Tribute 2 shows12.00 NOON + 6pm Wednesday 1 April

Oura & district residents are invited to attend a neighbourhood meeting with Councillors & Council staff.

7pm Wednesday 15 April 2015 Oura Community Centre

Council is hosting a neighbourhood meeting to discuss news, events and issues relating to Oura and the broader Local Government Area. Stay for a cuppa after the meeting!

Have a question to ask or an issue to raise? Get them in NOW!

Contact Lauren Fitzgerald Community Engagement Officer Phone: (02) 6926 9197 Email: communityengagement@wagga.nsw.gov.au

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Giant River Red Gum branches on a river of crushed glass will soon be standing tall at the Tarcutta and Forsyth streets roundabout.

Wagga Wagga artist John Wood’s design will be the latest Public Art project to add visual impact to the city for locals and visitors alike.

Mr Wood, a trained blacksmith who has exhibited his sculptures nationally, was inspired by the River Red Gum and the fallen branches that journey down the river in floods or break from the tree.

“The sculptural installation for the roundabout will consist of four heavily textured hot forged mild steel solid bars in the form of figures inspired by River Red Gum branches,” Council’s Cultural Officer Tracie Miller said.

“Each branch, reaching up over 4m high, will be fixed onto a flat circular plinth of recycled crushed glass set in resin, which physically connects the four sculptures and represents the Murrumbidgee.”

Council’s senior traffic officer approved the design after assessing it in terms of visibility for drivers, the likelihood of the artwork to distract the driver and impact as

a hazard if the artwork was damaged.Mr Wood has been a practicing artist

for 15 years and across his career has created public artworks for Wagga Wagga City Council, Winton Shire Council,

Lockhart Shire Council, Hay Shire Council and Carrathool Shire Council.

Examples of Mr Wood’s work in Wagga include the “salt and pepper” bike rack on Fitzmaurice Street.

TREE CHANGE: Wagga Wagga City Council Cultural Officer Tracie Miller and artist John Wood takes a look at a concept design of his roundabout Public Art submission.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Councillor Rod Kendall, is reminding all residents to take part in two surveys about the future of flood management in the city.

Cr Kendall has recorded a special message to encourage the community to take part in the surveys, which cover Main City and North Wagga levee options, and alternative flood management options for North Wagga.

“We’re now asking all community members to take part in a survey,” Cr Kendall said.

“Give us your opinion on what Council should do.”

Cr Kendall’s video message can be found at wagga.nsw.gov.au/floodfutures or via Council’s social media sites.

For more information and to access the surveys, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/floodsurvey. New Your Say Wagga users will need to register to complete the surveys.

If you are unable to access the surveys or require more information, contact Council’s Community Engagement Officer Lauren Fitzgerald on 1300 292 442 or community engagement@wagga.nsw.gov.au.

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THIS WEEK:VEGE SWAP OR BUYSat 28 March9am to 12pm. Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury and Shaw Streets. Ph: 0411 417 956.

MARKETS BY THE LAKESat 28 March9am to 2pm. Apex Park, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934.

FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALSat 28 MarchNoon to 10pm. Adults $20, Children Under 18 Free. The entry fee includes complimentary festival wine tasting glass or stubby holder.Held at the Civic Centre Precinct, entry off Tarcutta and Baylis Streets. Phone: 0418 204 628.

LIVE MUSIC ON THE DECK AT COTTONTAILSSun 29 MarchMusic 4pm to 7pm. Free return bus

from the Visitor Information Centre (183 Tarcutta Street) leaving from 2:45pm, bookings essential. Adults $5 cover charge. Cottontails Winery, 562 Pattersons Road, Harefield. Ph: 6928 4554.

MUSIC AT MIDDAY – SPECIAL ANZAC TRIBUTEWed 1 AprilNoon & 6pm. Featuring the Australian Army Band Kapooka. Conducted by Major Peter Thomas. Tickets are available the day before each concert. Prior notification of group bookings will be accepted. All unoccupied seats 10 minutes prior to the concert will be reallocated. Free event. Ph: 6926 9688.

STONE THE CROWS FESTIVALFrom Wed 1 AprilSix days of entertainment. Saturday night is the Festival Concert and is open to the public. Powered and unpowered sites, day visitor passes

available. Open Day on Monday April 6. ACTA National Shooting Grounds, 74 Tasman Road. Ph: 0408 729 580.

WRITTENWORLDSFrom Wed 1 AprilHistoric Council Chambers. Featuring objects from iconic writers, Dame Mary Gilmore, Miles Franklin and Henry Lawson, and Spokenworlds, an extraordinary short film by award-winning filmmaker, John Riddell.

21ST NATIONAL MEET OF THE STUDEBAKER CAR CLUBS OF AUSTRALIAFrom Thu 2 AprilPublic display: Sat 4 April, 9.30am to 2pm at Mark Taylor Oval, Bolton Park, access off Edward, Tarcutta & Morgan Streets. In the event of inclement weather, the display will relocate to the Cross Street car park, cnr Cross and Tarcutta Sts. Ph: 0416 028 175.

EAT LOCAL THURSDAYThurs 2 April2.30pm to 6.30pm. Free entry. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St. Ph: 0427 441 107.

For support in organising your event, contact Council’s Events Unit at events@wagga.nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442 Monday - Friday.

To promote your event or for a complete list of events go to: visitwagga.com or call 1300 100 122.

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What does the City of Wagga Wagga, Port of Brisbane and the Panama

Canal have in common?One word sums it up:

freight.For Wagga Wagga

exporters (and in fact all Australian exporters) to be competitive in the world market they must use the most efficient transport means available.

That involves rail and ship.The shipping companies

are building bigger and more efficient ships (ships that are wider than normal and 300 metres long) with the Panama Canal being upgraded to cater for these super container ships.

Work on the project including widening the locks is well under way and should be completed next year.

From what I have been

told, the only port in Australia capable of handling these ships happens to be the Port of Brisbane.

That’s why it’s vital to have direct rail links with the port and that’s why the proposed new inland rail project linking Melbourne with Brisbane via Wagga Wagga is so important.

Planning for the Wagga

Wagga component, the Riverina Intermodal Freight Logistic Centre (RIFL) at Bomen is well advanced, with Council working closely with a large Australian company to build the infrastructure.

It’s a joint venture between federal, state and local government as well as private enterprise and if it proceeds will include (over stages) 22

kilometres of rail track, with at least one of those lines capable of accommodating three 1.8km long trains.

The expression “build it and they will come” is likely to apply with RIFL expected to become a major economic driver for this city for decades to come.Councillor Greg Conkey

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Thousands have fun for Seniors Week

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Council to consult community on lights

Residents are invited to take advantage of free entry to Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC) on Saturday 18 April between 7am and 4.30pm, to dispose of their general domestic waste.

Tip Free Day is an initiative of Wagga Wagga City Council where all Wagga residents can dispose of general domestic waste, including garden waste, mixed recyclables and general household waste for free.

“Tip Free Day is a great opportunity to start the new school term with a tidy house, or to just have a good clean up,” Wagga Wagga City Council Director Infrastructure Services Heinz Kausche said.

“The free days complement our normal service that, as a result of increased recycling capability within the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre, includes more materials that can be disposed of for free every day.”

Televisions, computers and computer equipment can be disposed of for free, not just on Tip Free Day, but every day that the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre is open, as part of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. This offer is available to householders and small businesses only.

“Another item that can be disposed of for free all year round at GWMC is polystyrene, which Council now reprocesses on-site and is able to be turned into a range of recycled products,” Mr Kausche said.

Disposal of special wastes such as tyres, builder’s wastes, refrigerative items, mattresses and gas bottles are not included in Tip Free Day and will incur a charge as per Council’s 2014/15 Revenue and Pricing Policy.

For a full list of fees and charges, visit Council’s website wagga.nsw.gov.au/waste or phone 1300 292 442.

Free tip day is on soon

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Litter fines average $200.Don’t be a tosser, take your rubbish with you.

HEY TOSSER! You know it’s wrong www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/litter

Council gave in principle support for the Lights 4 Lake project and endorsed proposed community consultation at the March ordinary meeting on Monday night.

The proposed funding model seeks a partnership between Council, NSW Government and Committee 4 Wagga.

The $230,000 project would see an estimated

75 solar powered LED lights installed along the Lake Albert walkway.

Council also advised Committee 4 Wagga it has not yet identified a whole-of-life funding source for the project.

More than 2500 people enjoyed over 40 activities during Seniors Week 2015 in Wagga.

The jam-packed program put together by the Seniors Week Committee and supported by Wagga Wagga City Council proved a hit with the region’s 50-plus population from March 15 to 22.

Organisers ensured there really was something for everyone and that the range of events and activities reflected the diversity of seniors in the community.

The program included everything from comedy, classical music and coach tours to power station walks, live music and hands-on workshops, plus the ever-popular Denise Drysdale.

Both the Seniors Week Committee and Council have received positive feedback from the community about this year’s event.

SPOTLIGHT: Denise Drysdale entertains the crowd during Seniors Week at the Civic Theatre.

WHAT IS IT? Class 4 Noxious Weed-Locally Controlled Weed. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?It is a deciduous thorny shrub and can grow into a dense thicket reaching several metres high and wide. Small flowers 2-3cm across with five white-pink petals develop over summer. The fruit becomes red and then dark purple when ripe and is 2cm in diameter.

WHERE IS IT FOUND?It prefers cooler areas with reasonable rainfall but will grow anywhere with good soil moisture.HOW IS IT SPREAD?Animals and people consume the fruit and disperse it. New plants develop from the fruit’s seeds and canes that have broken off.WHAT CAN I DO?If small plants are

present then herbicide and grubbing out is good. For large patches, a selective herbicide will allow for competing vegetation to remain.

BLACKBERRYwanted

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NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS APRIL 2015In accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that an Ordinary meeting of the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga will be held at 6.00pm on Monday, 27 April in the Council Meeting Room, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga. Notice is also hereby given that a Policy and Strategy Committee meeting will be held at 6.00pm on Monday, 13 April 2014 in the Council Meeting Room, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga. This meeting will be immediately followed by a Supplementary Council meeting. All meetings are open to members of the public. Members of the public wishing to address the Policy and Strategy Committee regarding agenda items, must complete the appropriate Public Address Form

and return it to Council by 10.00am on the day of meeting. The form is available from the Customer Service counter at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre or from Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/paforms. Copies of the Agenda are also available to the public, at the meetings or from the Customer Service Centre at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre three (3) days prior to the meetings or from Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au.

EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICY: POL103 – COMPLAINTS HANDLING POLICYCouncil hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft Complaints Handling Policy. The draft Policy will be on exhibition from 24 March 2015 for a period of 28 days, until 20 April 2015. Council invites public submissions on the draft policy, to be lodged within

the exhibition period. Inspection Venue: The draft policy is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The draft Policy can also be accessed from Council’s website at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the revised Policy should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions should be in writing and may be delivered to Wagga Wagga City Council or mailed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au. Persons making written submissions regarding the above Policy are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy

and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to the Policy document may be referred to the Manager Corporate Governance on 1300 292 442.

RFT 2015/020 SUPPLY & CONSTRUCT WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT MANGOPLAHLump sum Tenders marked “RFT 2015/020 Supply & Construct Waste Water Treatment Plant Mangoplah” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2.00pm Wednesday 15th April 2015. Contact: Geoff Veneris email: veneris.geoffrey@wagga.nsw.gov.au Specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: https://www.tenderlink.com/wagga Hard copy tenders are available for $110 (non-refundable)NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALWagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.DA15/0080, Change of Use to Food and Drink Premises (including External Alterations, Fitout & Signage), 54 Baylis St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 1 DP 373280, Applicant: Checkpoint Building Surveyors - Coomera Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City CouncilThe subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition.Submission Period: 30/03/2015 to 15/04/2015Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).Any person seeking to make a submission in relation to the abovementioned development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5:00pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission.Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $1,000) made

in the previous two years. For more details, including disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations.Persons making written submissions regarding the above development are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur.Enquiries: Further details relating to the matter can be obtained by contacting the Council’s Development Services. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone Development Services on 1300 292 442.

OPERATION OF BOARDING HOUSESWithin the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area there is a range of accommodation types. Included in these accommodation types are premises that Council considers to be boarding houses. Boarding houses are buildings, including dwellings, where lodgings are let out on a per room basis (as opposed to a single lease over a dwelling) for periods of 3 or more months. Development consent is required to operate a boarding house.In recent times Council has received complaints that there are boarding houses in the city operating in dwellings without consent. As people may not have been aware for the need for consent, Council is currently holding an amnesty period, where people can self-report their unapproved boarding houses and lodge a Development Application to seek consent. During this amnesty period Council will waive all Development Application fees associated with an application for a boarding house.The amnesty period is for 12 months commencing February 2015 and will end on 29th February 2016. At the end of the amnesty period Council will commence actively pursuing boarding houses operating without consent, which may result in fines for operators of such premises.If you have any queries in relation to this program, please do not hesitate to contact Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Directorate on 1300 292 442.

Phil Pinyon, GENERAL MANAGER

Public Notices

PEOPLE & CULTURE ASSISTANTRemuneration: Min $1,045.76 gpw + superEnquiries: Fiona Piltz - 02 6926 9215Closing Date: Wednesday 8 April 2015

PROGRAMS OFFICER - PROGRAMS & PROMOTIONS Twelve (12) Month Maternity Leave PlacementRemuneration: Min $966.91 gpw + superEnquiries: Christine Bolton - 02 6926 9710 Closing Date: Thursday 9 April 2015

HORTICULTURIST (Re-advertised) Remuneration: Min $922.19 gpw + superEnquiries: David Walker - 0417 697 310Closing Date: Thursday 9 April 2015

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE Twelve (12) Month Term ContractRemuneration: Min $966.91 gpw + superEnquiries: Naomi Stuart - 02 6926 9145 Closing Date: Friday 10 April 2015

CEMETERY / CREMATORIUM ASSISTANTRemuneration: Min $902.70 gpw + superEnquiries: Michael Gleeson - 0408 476 650 (Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm) Closing Date: Tuesday 7 April 2015

GARDENER Two (2) Positions AvailableRemuneration: Min $808.46 gpw + superEnquiries: Ben Nimmo - 0417 454 943 (Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm)Closing Date: Tuesday 7 April 2015

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My name is Laina and I am a two-year-old female Australian kelpie.

I am in excellent condition and I am keen to demonstrate how obedient and well-mannered I am. Because I am young, I can get very excited, but with the right training, I will be a loyal and dependable friend or working dog.

As an energetic breed, I would like my new home to have a

large, secure backyard, and lots of toys for me to play with. As a working dog, I am sure I could chase sheep all day.

• • • •Laina can be purchased from

Glenfield Road Animal Shelter for $314.45, which covers desexing, microchipping, lifetime registration, vaccination, worming and a heartworm test. You can meet Laina and her friends at the shelter Monday to Saturday from 1pm to 4.15pm.

Meet Laina

EASTER OPERATING HOURS 2015FACILITY TRADING HOURSAdministration OfficesWagga Wagga Civic Centre

Closed from 03/04/2015 to 06/04/2015, reopening on 07/04/2015.After hours emergencies can be reported to Council’s after hours call centre on 1300 292 442.

Art Gallery & National Art Glass Gallery

Good Friday 03/04/2015 – ClosedEaster Saturday 04/04/2015 – Open 10am to 4pmEaster Sunday 05/04/2015 – Open 10am to 2pmEaster Monday 21/04/2014 – Closed

Civic Theatre & Booking Office

Closed from 03/04/2015 to 06/04/2015. Tickets bookings are available online at www.civictheatre.com.au

Family Day Care/In Home Care Unit Office

Closed from 03/04/2015 to 06/04/2015.

Glenfield Rd Animal Shelter

Closed from 03/04/2015 to 06/04/2015.Rangers will contact the owners of impounded animals to arrange collection where possible

Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC)

Good Friday 03/04/2015 – ClosedEaster Saturday 04/04/2015 – Open 7am to 4.30pmEaster Sunday 05/04/2015 - ClosedEaster Monday 06/04/2015 – Open 7am to 4.30pmThe Recycle Shop will be closed Easter Weekend (Good Friday, Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday)

Rural Waste Facilities

Mangoplah – Closed Easter Sunday 05/04/2015Humula – Closed Easter Sunday 05/04/2015Tarcutta – Open Easter Saturday 04/04/2015, Closed Easter Monday 06/04/2015Currawarna – Open Easter Saturday 04/04/2015Galore – Open Easter Saturday 04/04/2015Collingullie – Closed Easter Sunday 05/04/2015Uranquinty - Closed Easter Sunday 05/04/2015

Kerbside Waste Collection

There will only be minimal kerbside collection changes during the Easter period this year. Kerbside bin collection changes apply only to residents in Tarcutta and Ladysmith whose bins are normally emptied on Good Friday 03/04/2015. SITA will provide additional notification by mail to affected residents in Tarcutta & Ladysmith regarding the change to their service.Amended collection dates:Tarcutta – Bins to be emptied Wednesday 01/04/2015Ladysmith – Bins to be emptied Wednesday 01/04/2015All other bins due to be collected on Good Friday 03/04/2015 and Easter Monday 06/04/2015 will be collected as normal.

Library Closed from 04/03/2015 to 06/04/2015. Livestock Marketing Centre

Closed from 02/04/2015 until 7/04/2015

Museum: Historic Council Chambers & Botanic Gardens sites

Good Friday 03/04/2015 – ClosedEaster Saturday 04/04/2015 – Open 10am to 5pmEaster Sunday 05/04/2014 – Open Noon to 4pmEaster Monday 06/04/2014 – Closed

Oasis Aquatic Centre

Good Friday 3/04/2015 – ClosedEaster Saturday 4/04/2015 – Open Noon to 5pmEaster Sunday 5/04/2015 – Open Noon to 5pmEaster Monday 6/04/2015 – Open Noon to 5pm

Sewer Service Problems

Ph: 1300 292 442

Visitor Information Centre

Open Normal Hours all days 9am to 5pm