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Walgett Shire Council WALGETT SHIRE ‘Rivers, Plains and Opals’ Winter 2019 ‘Communities Engaged’ BUSTING THE DUST: DROUGHT BREAKER INITIATIVES Local Government is about community engagement. Walgett Shire Council is committed to community development and continues to work collaboratively with other local services to offer a series of initiatives throughout the Shire. Recently “Bustin’ the Dust” Festivals were rolled out at the local pools in Walgett, Collarenebri and Lightning Ridge and community BBQs staged in the smaller villages. The “BTD” afternoons featured a live band, live performances, free entry, free food and drink, service provider info stalls, jumping castle, and an afternoon of social connection for all. All the pools were free to enter on successive Mental Health and Well Being Initiatives: Council weekends with many locals and visitors escaping the rolled these out in the first week of May with classes heat and enjoying recreating in the cool spaces. near fully booked in three communities. Social interaction across all our communities, we are grateful of the funding support from Western NSW The Mental Health and First Aid training gave Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN). residents an opportunity to undertake an accredited Mental Health First Aid course with costs associated, Council were very encouraged to see many families meals and resources free of charge. Walgett Shire use this opportunity to connect with their friends and General Manager Mr. Greg Ingham said,” this has family members at the pools for the day free of charge. been a great opportunity for our residents to participate in activities and positive social interaction WALGETT SHOW SOCIETY: across all our communities, we are grateful of the SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTATION funding support from the Primary Health Network. Walgett Show Society presented Mr Des Hall and Mr Shane Watts, from Walgett Shire Council, with a Walgett Show Society Service Award. These awards were presented to Des and Shane (pictured with Johnny Wheaton, Walgett Show Society Life Member) in appreciation of their dedication to the upkeep of Walgett Showground. Despite the drought, Walgett Showground was a sea of green, which uplifted the spirits of all who attended. This huge effort was greatly appreciated by Walgett Show Society and once again thank you Des and Shane. 1 2 | WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL NEWSLETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER In this issue... people in our community. I have Communities Engaged 1 heard consistent positive messages From the General Manager 2 about bettering our community, Council Meetings 2 Contact Council 2 about collaboration and clearly there From the Mayor 3 is a willingness to always strive to be Your Councillors 3 better. ANZAC Day 2019 3 NAIDOC Week 2019 3 In this edition you will read positive Swimming Pool Safety 4 stories of community programs and Community Assistance Scheme 4 initiatives. Council is community and I Harmony Day 5 will lead an organisation that is truly School to Work Program 5 engaged with the community. Walgett Shire Youth Council 5 Together we can achieve. Pets in Public Places 6 Library Services 6 General Manager - Greg Ingham It is our intention to strengthen and Customer Action Request (CAR) 6 Welcome to the new and refreshed build on the vibrant community we Activ8 the Night 6 What’s On 7 community newsletter! For those of you have the mandate to serve not forgetting Community Litter Grants 7 that I haven’t met I am the Walgett Walgett Shire Councils vision statement – Ranger News 7 ‘that the community utilize the Shire Council GM and have been in the Council Facilities and Services 8 role since December 2018. It is a opportunities that arise from our privilege for me to serve the Walgett environment to improve their quality news of upcoming events amongst Shire community. of life whilst embracing its ethnic and other matters. I have a passion for regional living and social diversity, for the benefit of all’ all that that encompasses. My wife and Greg Ingham This newsletter will be produced I reside in Walgett and in due course General Manager quarterly autumn (this edition), winter, I’m hoping we will get to meet you. In spring and summer and will include my relatively short time living and working topical issues covering community here I have had many pleasant programs, infrastructure projects and experiences meeting and talking to COUNCIL MEETINGS Contact Details Residents of the Walgett Shire are invited to attend Council’s monthly Council Office & Chambers: meetings which are usually held on the third Tuesday of each month. 77 Fox Street Walgett NSW A copy of Council’s Business Papers and Meeting Minutes can be OPENING HOURS downloaded from our website: www.walgett.nsw.gov.au or a hard copy (8.30am—4.30pm Mon-Fri) can be viewed at Walgett Shire Council’s Office located at 77 Fox Street, Walgett. POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 31, Walgett NSW 2832 Local Government issues and matters that wish to be addressed at a Council Meeting need to be in writing and ‘Request to Address Council in EMAIL Public Forum’ forms are available at Council’s main office or can be [email protected] downloaded from the website www.walgett.nsw.gov.au FACEBOOK UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS @walgettshire Date Time Venue WEBSITE www.walgett.nsw.gov.au 30 July 2019 10.00am Lightning Ridge Bowling Club 27 August 2019 10.00am Walgett Shire Council Chambers 24 September 2019 10.00am Carinda Hall 22 October 2019 10.00am Walgett Shire Council Chambers 2 WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | 3 FROM THE MAYOR Councillors ANZAC Day 2019 Deputy Mayor Cr Tanya Cameron Cr Ian Woodcock Mayor—Manuel Martinez Cr Jane Keir Cr Bill Murray It was a privilege for me to attend the dawn ANZAC day service in Lightning Ridge, and also to officiate at the Walgett service later in the morning. The community came together to pay their respects to the men and women who paid the ultimate Cr Kelly Smith Cr Michael Taylor price so that future generations would live in peace. By the time you read this Council will be well underway with Community planned with an ongoing focus budget sessions and the adoption on road improvements and water of the 2019/20 budget. There is a security. significant infrastructure program Manuel Martinez Cr Robbie Turnbull Cr Lawrence Walford NAIDOC WEEK 2019 NAIDOC Week 2019 will be celebrated and acknowledged across the Please contact Walgett Shire Walgett Shire from July 7th – 14th with local NAIDOC committees planning a Councils Aboriginal Liaison and full week of events and recognition ceremonies throughout the community. Community Development Officer A full week of opportunities is planned for Walgett, Collarenebri & Mr Steve Ruttley on Lightning Ridge and events for ALL of community to engage. [email protected] or 68286134 / The week will begin with an official opening ceremony on the Council Manager Community Development, Chamber lawns featuring guest speakers, PCYC Aboriginal Dance group Mr George McCormick performances, cake cutting and entertainment. [email protected] or 0268286107. Councils Community Development team member, Mr Steve Ruttley said, “It’s positive to see organisations continue working together for a collaborative program delivery and expects that the diverse range of events on offer to community across the Shire to be well attended.” 3 4 | WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL NEWSLETTER Is Your Backyard Swimming Pool Safe? Are you the owner or manager of a swimming Of major concern are the inflatable and portable pool? Drowning remains the leading cause of swimming pools which are becoming increasingly accidental death in young children in NSW. With popular. One point that people may not realise over 300,000 backyard swimming pools in NSW is that any pool that is capable of being filled and upwards of 150 swimming pools in the Shire, with water to a depth of 300mm or more, may swimming pool safety is a vital issue that affects be subject to pool fencing laws. It is also the whole community. important to note that pools greater than 2,000L in capacity may also require prior Council Between 1 July 2002 and 30 June 2015, 128 children approval before installation. aged under five years drowned in NSW. Of these, 83 (64.8%) occurred in private swimming pools. Council staff will commence swimming pool The ten- year average is 6 drowning deaths per compliance inspections across the Shire. The year in private swimming pools, with a 10 year campaign is a coordinated response to the NSW average fatal drowning rate of 1.36 drowning State Government’s introduction of the NSW deaths per 100,000 people. Swimming Pool register. Council’s compliance officers will also be keeping a vigilant eye out for It is a timely reminder to also ensure that your any inflatable pools which do not appear to be swimming pool meets the current safety requirements appropriately fenced. Penalties may apply for in order to prevent accidental drowning. unfenced pools or for those pools which do not have the appropriate consent where required. In NSW the Swimming Pools Act 1992 requires that all swimming pools have an appropriate child Further information on backyard swimming pools resistant barrier separating the swimming pool can be found at: www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au from any residential building or place adjoining or contact our Walgett Shire Council office and the premises and a warning/resuscitation sign speak to one of our staff. displayed. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE SCHEME Under section 356 of the Local Government Act Walgett Shire Council provides funding with the aim of assisting Shire organisations and groups to undertake projects and activities that enhance Community Capacity building and development. Applications for the second round of financial assistance for 2019-2020 are now invited from non-profit community groups and/or organisations.
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