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EDITION 49, JULY 2014

What is your name? Kendall Clydsdale What do you do at Wagga Wagga City Council? Manager, Strategic Planning How long have you been at Wagga Wagga City Council? 8 weeks What is the website you visit the most? NBA.com (National Basketball Association) Favourite expression/saying? Each to their own. Up north I drink? Darwin Stubby What type of coffee do you drink? Flat White I will never be seen without my.... watch Favourite hobbies? Basketball, playing drums & spending time with family Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Working! If you could choose any five dinner guests in the world (dead or alive) they would be? John Lennon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Frank Lloyd-Wright, James Hetfield, My Wife

What is your name? Johanna Duck What do you do at Wagga Wagga City Council? Town Planner—assess planning related Development Applications, including commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential How long have you been at Wagga Wagga City Council? 10 months What is the website you visit the most? I prefer to read a book or watch TV, but probably facebook Favourite expression/saying? No worries Up north I drink? Vodka Sunrise or Coffee Martini What type of coffee do you drink? Mocha or Latte no sugar I will never be seen without my.... bobby pins Favourite hobbies? Drawing, cooking and walking my dogs Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Living on a bush block surveying the views out to the ocean whilst pottering around in my veggie patch and dreaming about the next piece of furniture I will be making. If you could choose any five dinner guests in the world (dead or alive) they would be? My family...but I would need a few more chairs.

Council provides a free ―Pre – DA lodgement meeting‖ service to anyone proposing to undertake development within the local government area. Council encourages potential applicants to partake in the benefits of these meetings which include:

Opportunity to discuss development proposal with Council staff and to flag potential issues early in the design process.

Opportunity to ensure that the Development Application will be prepared to an appropriate standard and that all required information will be covered.

Opportunity to reduce the risk of delays caused by Council having requesting additional information as a result of an incomplete application.

Opportunity to obtain free written planning and building advice prior to finalising development plans.

Opportunity to potentially reduce design/preparation costs and also to reduced processing times for the applications.

When attending a meeting you should provide as much information as you can about the possible development including property details and any preliminary plans or documentation. The Town Planner or Building Surveyor will take notes of the meeting and provide written feedback to you on the proposal. Notes are registered on Council‘s system and referred back to when a Development Application is lodged for assessment. Where required, other specialist Council officers can also attend the meeting including a Development Subdivisions Engineer and/or an Environmental Officer. Additional meetings can also be arranged where required. Arranging a Pre DA meeting is easy and can be done by contacting a Town Planner or Building Surveyor on 1300 292 442. Please note that any advice given is provided for the purpose of guidance only and cannot be taken as development consent or as an indication that development consent will be forthcoming. Council‘s final determination and any detailed conditional requirements can only be finalised after a complete and comprehensive assessment of the application.

Council has recently had a number of concerns regarding the potential impacts of buildings located near drainage easements and the possibility of the transfer of building loads onto stormwater and sewer drainage lines. Generally, a drainage easement has been created to protect such infrastructure however, given the depth of some drainage lines the easement alone has not offered sufficient protection. Accordingly, footings within the zone of influence to drainage infrastructure will either need to be setback in some instances from subject easements or piered to the invert level of the pipe line. What is the zone is the zone of influence? The zone of influence is an area where excavation can occur without causing possible damage to a building or structure. A diagram for such is shown below. What details are required when a building is proposed to be constructed near a drainage easement? Footing details are required when buildings are proposed within 1 metre of a drainage easement and will require specific detail accounting for the site conditions such as the level of the pipeline in question and the proximity of the footing to the drainage line. Details such as section and plan view of the proposed footing including pier diameter and depth and any required steel reinforcement to the pier will be received and reviewed by Council‘s Subdivision Engineer for approval prior to the issuing of the Construction Certificate. Consultation should be made with Council‘s Subdivision Engineers for details such as the actual location and depth of Council's drainage assets.

The NSW Government has allocated $30 million over a two year period towards the ePlanning program to develop and enhance technology-based tools and systems to improve service delivery in the NSW planning system. This funding includes $21.5 million allocated in the 2014-15 budget and $8.5 million in 2013-14. More information about the funding for ePlanning is included in the 2014-15 NSW Budget. You can view more information here www.planning.nsw.gov.au/budget. We are developing a range of tools and services that transform paper-based and face-to-face transactions to an online environment, they include:

Planning Viewer – a tool that will allow people to search, navigate and view two dimensional maps showing spatial and textual planning information for properties in NSW. 3D Modelling – a visual representation of proposed major developments and areas of change within local government areas. Application Tracking – an online Development Application tracking tool, built to conform to a set of common data standards to facilitate open data. Application Lodgement – an online application lodgement system.

Electronic Housing Code – an online system that allows people to investigate, prepare, lodge and track complying Development Applications or investigate projects that require no further approvals (exempt).

Interactive Buildings (exempt) – an online tool that will provide easy-to-read planning guidelines and information displayed on a residential, commercial or industrial property. Planning Portal – a central online location to access all of the ePlanning tools and services. Register of Consents – an online tool that provides central access to planning and building approvals on NSW properties. User Engagement Apps – mobile apps to improve access to information and engage with key stakeholders.

Integration of existing online services into the Planning Portal is also anticipated and will include:

BASIX – an online lodgement tool for the Building Sustainability Index Certificate. Local Development Performance Monitoring – an annual report that provides an insight into the nature and value of development in NSW.

These online planning tools and services deliver benefits and cost savings to Councils as well as businesses and residents in your local area. People will soon be able to transact with more planning services and gain access to extensive web-based information from anywhere, at any time. These initiatives are in step with the government‘s ICT strategy which is designed to support the public sector to drive better service delivery, greater transparency and better value from investment in technology. The first tools to be delivered in the coming months are the Planning Viewer, Interactive Buildings, Application Tracking and a mobile app called Local Insights that provides planning-related information on local areas. The second release, in early 2015, will provide enhancements and additional tools, including the Planning Portal and 3D models. This will be followed by the Register of Consents and Application Lodgement by the end of 2015. As you would be aware, we have been working with NSW Councils to expand the Electronic Housing Code program, implement Application Tracking and establish the Sponsors and Champions program, and are looking to continue this collaboration with local government. We will be holding webinars closer to the launch of these products, there will also be opportunities to participate in accessibility testing of online tools and services. We will provide further details on this program over the next few months. In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact me on (02) 8575 4001 or send an email to eplanning@planning.nsw.gov.au .

Cartwrights Hill (Amendment No. 13) Amended LEP maps have been sent to the Department and Council is now awaiting gazettal of the amendment. Heritage Amendments Council is amending the existing schedule of items to ensure all descriptions and addresses are correct. This planning proposal is in the final stages and mapping is currently being prepared to reflect the changes. B6 Enterprise Corridor at Gumly Gumly (North & South) Council is currently assessing updated flood modelling before proceeding. Planning Proposal for 2014 - Round 1 This Planning Proposal is currently being prepared and will be sent to the Depart-ment of Planning and Environment for a Gateway Determination once complete. It is anticipated this will be sent by the end of June. Further information For updates on these planning proposals, refer to the Department of Planning and Environment‘s LEP Tracking website, available at: http://leptracking.planning.nsw.gov.au/Default.aspx REMINDER Applications for planning proposals for Round 2 of 2014 can be made up until 31 July 2014. If you are considering lodging a planning proposal, please call 1300 292 442 to arrange a meeting with Strategic Planning.

In April 2014, Minister Goward announced a re-organisation of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure and established the Department of Planning and Environment. The aim of the Department of Planning and Environment is to deliver strategies and decisions which balance planning and environment issues, with the goal of facilitating sustainable growth and employment in NSW. The new Department advises the Minister for Planning, the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Local Government.

The NSW Government is planning for the future of NSW. With the aim that NSW will be the best place to live and invest in Australia. By 2031, the population of NSW will increase by two million people to reach 9.2 million. They intend to support this growth in a sustain-able way, and increase the number of homes and jobs available. The 2014 NSW Statewide Profile outlines the factors shaping growth and change in commu-nities throughout NSW and provides an analysis of NSW’s population, economy, natural environment and resources and infrastructure. The department has undertaken a review of this information to identify the most appropriate groupings of councils to form the basis of regions for Regional Growth Plans. Below are the proposed draft regions that the Department is looking at for regional growth planning, to consider how to best support growth and change in NSW, and deliver new regional growth plans in the most efficient way.

Regional growth planning is intended to help the Department plan for our future, giving us opportunities to build better housing, jobs, infrastructure in safe and liveable communities, healthy and resilient environments that benefit every region of the state.

Where a subsoil drainage system is installed to divert subsurface water away from the area beneath a building, the subsoil drain must: (a) be graded with a uniform fall of not less than 1:300; and (b) Discharge into an external silt pit or sump with— (i) the level of discharge from the silt pit or sump into an impervious drain age line not less than 50 mm below the invert level of the inlet (see Figure 2.1.2.4); and (ii) provision for cleaning maintenance.

Explanatory Information: Subsoil drainage systems may need to be installed where subsurface water movement could damage buildings or cause loss of amenity through the build up of excessive moisture or lateral water pressure. Typical locations of subsoil drainage systems are on the uphill side of cut and fill sites, adjacent to deep footings, behind retaining walls and adjacent to basement walls. The design and installation of subsoil drainage systems should take into account the nature of the soil and the anticipated water level, quantity and movement. In some cases, detailed investigations involving excavations, field observations and soil tests may be necessary to determine the appropriate solution. Typical subsoil drain configurations are shown in the following diagrams. In clay soil, subsoil drains can alter the long-term moisture content in the soil, adversely affecting the building foundation by removing or, in some cases, introducing water. In such conditions, subsoil drains should only be used where there are no other options for dealing with subsoil water. Additional guidance on subsoil drainage systems can be found in AS/NZS 3500.3, AS/NZS 3500.5 and AS 2870.

Subsoil drains shall be laid: (a) so any pipe or geocomposite drain employed

can be flushed out; (b) With protection to prevent damage; and (c) With clean-out points for pipes or geocompsite

drains— (i) located at - (A) their topmost ends (or heads); and (B) each change of direction greater than 70o; and (ii) constructed so that they— (A) intersect the drain at an angle not greater than 45o; (B) extend vertically to the top of paved surfaces or within 300mm of an unpaved finished surface; and (C) terminate with a screw cap legibly marked ‗SW‘. Any pipes and fittings in such drains shall be— (1) cleaned internally prior to installation and

commissioning; (2) Continuously supported by embedment (see

Clause 7.3.6); and (3) Appropriately jointed where applicable. NOTES: 1. Installation of subsoil drains may include— (a) wrapping of the pipes or geocomposite drains with geotextile material prior to placement of the embedment; (b) wrapping of all or part of the embedment with geotextile material; or (c) other methods authorized by he regulatory authority. 2 Joint overlaps for geotextile material should not be less than 300mm. Embedment The material for bedding, haunch support, side support and overlay is determined by— (a) the characteristics of the ground in which the

subsoil drain in located; (b) The type of geotextile material used (if

applicable). Where conduit consists of a pipe, the embedment material shall be crushed hard rock or natural gravel with not less than 90% by mass retained on a 9.5mm sieve. Where the conduit is a geocomposite drain the material may be a course washed sand. Criteria for sizing and determining arrangement of filter material are as follows: (i) For proper performance, the filter material (or

backfill) shall surround the drain, under as well as over; however, this will depend on the

nature of the strata being drained and the depth of drain.

If a drain penetrates a water-bearing layer, and is socketed into an impervious zone below, then the filter material shall as a minimum be placed in contact with the pervious soil. A suitable pipe bedding material may surround the pipe. If a drain ony partially penetrates a pervious layer such that water would be expected to flw into a drain over its entire depth, then the filter material shall surround the pipe and also to act as the pipe bedding material. (ii) Where pipe bedding is a different material to

the filter material, it shall be coarser grained than the filter material and its particles have to be greater in size than the perforations in the pipe unless a geotextile wrapping is provided. Ideally, the grain size distribution of the bedding material should be chosen so that it itself acts as a filter to the filter zone.

Note: Common practice is to choose a free- draining, stable and inert material with a larger grain size than the filter, such as good quality, screened, crushed rock. (iii) A coarse washed sand should be used as a

backfill when geocomposite subsurface drains are used. The coarse sand acts as the primary filter and the geotextile wrap on the drain as a secondary filter.

Installation Subsoil drains shall be laid— (a) with embedment installed so that a subsoil

drain is neither dislodged nor damaged; and (b) So as to prevent the ingress of embedment

and trench fill.

The design and installation of subsoil drainage must take into account the nature of the soil and anticipated water flows and the use of suitable materials for long term installations. Drainage lines with geotextile material in clay soils may or can alter the long term moisture content in the soil, which may adversely affect the building foundation. Additional guidance on subsoil drainage systems can be found in AS3500.3 and AS2870.

Notification to Planning re Householders Asbestos Disposal Scheme

Wagga Wagga City Council has been successful in securing grant funding through the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to participate in a Householders Asbestos Disposal Trial Scheme as part of the NSW Government‘s $465.7 million dollar Waste Less, Recycle More initiative. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will provide funding to a number of Council‘s across NSW to deliver pilot projects to make the disposal of small amounts of asbestos from home demolition or renovation jobs easier and cheaper for householders. Wagga Wagga City Council is the only Council outside the Waste Levy paying area of NSW to secure funding to participate in this scheme. Council, with the support of EPA funding, will offer householders in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area (LGA), the opportunity to register to be part of the scheme, providing an opportunity to dispose of the asbestos from their property for free, provided certain conditions are met. The scheme applies to bonded asbestos only, not asbestos contaminated soils & asbestos contaminated construction & demolition materials. Once registered to participate in the scheme, householders are encouraged to engage a WorkCover licensed contractor to remove the asbestos from their property in accordance with Work, Health & Safety requirements. A maximum of 5 tonnes of asbestos may be removed by the licensed contractor, from a single property address, once only. The licensed contractor will then be required to dispose of the asbestos at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre, being the only waste facility in the LGA licensed to accepted asbestos waste. Disposal must be pre-booked providing 24 hours notice to the waste facility. Whilst using a licensed contractor is the preferred method for the safe removal of asbestos, a secondary option, in accordance with WorkCover advice, is that householders can remove up to 10 square metres of bonded asbestos themselves, ensuring Work, Health & Safety guidelines are followed. As part of the Wagga Wagga City Council scheme, householders will be required to pre-purchase an asbestos removal kit, which contains all the necessary personal protective equipment and bags to ensure the work is able to be completed safely. The bonded asbestos must be disposed of, along with the kit, at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre, ensuring that all conditions have been met to guarantee free disposal. The Householders Asbestos Disposal Trial provides a significant opportunity for householders to cost effectively and safely remove asbestos from their homes. By using a WorkCover licensed contractor, or purchasing the asbestos kits for the DIY removal of small quantities of asbestos, it is anticipated that exposure to asbestos fibres, and other public health risks will be significantly reduced. Free disposal opportunities for the bonded asbestos from homes, as part of the scheme should also combat the illegal dumping of asbestos materials. From a planning point of view, householders will be responsible for ensuring all development application requirements are met when undertaking any renovation works, as I am sure this will vary from one property to another, depending on how extensive the renovation is. If you have any further inquiries please contact Kylie Crouch (Operations and Project Support Officer – Technical Services), on 6926 9544.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN

2014-2018 Council at its Supplementary Council meeting, 16 June 2014 resolved to include the following provisions in the draft On-site Sewage Management Plan 2014 - 2018:

All On-site Sewage Management Systems (OSMS) on farmland with an area of 20 Hectares or greater be exempt from inspection, licensing and compliance action unless Council receives a complaint relating to the OSMS.

Conduct an education campaign to advise owners of OSMS systems located on farmland with an area of 20 Hectares or greater of their responsibilities and possible liability due to a substandard OSMS.

Maintain a register of all OSMS systems.

The minimum requirement for the absorption field is to be 75 square metres unless otherwise certified by a geotechnical soil report.

(v) Allow owners of farmland with an area of 20 hectares or greater to construct an OSMS system and then have it inspected by Council staff or a licensed plumber for endorsement.

It was also resolved to advise any OSMS owners who are the subject of compliance action and occupy farmland with an area of 20 Hectares or greater that no enforcement action will be taken by Council to require compliance unless a complaint relating to their system is received. The draft On-Site Sewage Management Plan 2014-2018 will be on exhibition from 30 June 2014 for a period of 28 days, until 28 July 2014. Council invites public submissions on the draft plan, to be lodged within the exhibition period. Inspection Venue:

The draft plan is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The draft plan 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 draft plan 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 draft plan 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 draft plan may be referred to Council‘s Manager Environment and Recreation Services, Mr Mark Gardiner on 1300 292 442.

To ensure that industry is using the correct versions of Council’s application forms and

documents when preparing applications to Council, it is strongly recommended that the

necessary documentation is downloaded as required from Council’s Website (http://

www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/city-of-wagga-wagga/planning/document-quicklinks) to ensure older

outdated versions are not used.

To ensure industry is kept up to date on the latest versions of Council’s development guides

and checklists, the correct versions as at 1 July 2014 are identified in the following table and

can be viewed and downloaded at the link identified above.

Application Forms Version Date

Development Application Form 1.1 October 2013

Section 94A Levy Contribution Form 1.3 March 2013

Disclosure of Political Donations and Gifts Form 1.3 April 2013

Modify a Consent or Certificate Form 1.1 August 2013

Review of Determination Form 1.1 April 2013

Notice of Withdrawal of Application Form 1 April 2013

Subdivision Certificate Application Form 1.1 April 2013

CC & CDC Application Form 1 January 2013

CC Statistical Return for ABS 1 February 2013

Notice of Commencement of Building or Subdivision Works

and Appointment of PCA Form 1.3 October 2013

Application for Occupation Certificate Form 1.2 July 2013

Building Certificate Application Form 1 March 2013

Section 68 Activity Approval Application Form 1.4 August 2013

Fire Safety Certificate Form 1 March 2013

Annual Fire Safety Statement Form 1.1 March 2013

BAL Certificate Application Form 1 March 2013

Minor Works Application Form 1 March 2013

Swimming Pool Compliance Application Form 1.2 October 2013

Attachments

Attachment A – Section 68 Activity Approval 1.7 March 2014

Attachment B – Integrated Development 1.4 May 2014

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Guides Version Date Development Application Preparation and Lodgement Guide 1.9 November 2013

Construction Certificate Preparation and Lodgement Guide 1.6 January 2013

Complying Development Certificate Preparation and

Lodgement Guide 1.0 January 2013

Subdivision Certificate Preparation and Lodgement Guide 1.4 November 2013

Section 68 Preparation and Lodgement Guide 1.3 April 2013

Development Application Checklists

Commercial Industrial Checklist 1.7 November 2013

Demolition Checklist 1.6 April 2013

Entertainment Venue & Events Checklist 1.7 November 2013

Heritage & Conservation Area Checklist 1.6 April 2013

Residential Buildings Checklist 1.6 April 2013 Residential Alterations & Additions Checklist 1.6 April 2013 Subdivision Checklist* 1.7 November 2013

Advertising & Signage Checklist 1.6 April 2013

Land Use or Change of Land Use Checklist 1.7 November 2013

Minor Residential Development Checklist 1.2 May 2014

Construction Certificate Checklists

Construction Certificate Checklist 1.7 April 2013

Complying Development Checklist 1.7 April 2013

Subdivision Certificate Checklists

Community & Strata Title Checklist 1.5 November 2013

Torrens Title Checklist 1.4 June 2013

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