Agenda of Ordinary Council Meeting - Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes

24 March 2026

MINUTES OF Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD AT THE Council Chambers, Gundagai
ON Tuesday, 24 March 2026 AT 6:00PM

PRESENT: Cr Abb McAlister (Mayor), Cr Rosalind Wight (Deputy Mayor), Cr Logan Collins, Cr Les Cooper, Cr David Graham, Cr Gil Kelly, Cr Penny Nicholson, Cr Danyal Syed

IN ATTENDANCE: Roger Bailey (Interim General Manager), Trevor Dando (Acting Deputy General Manager - Operations), Damian Smith (Acting Manager Finance), Linda Wiles (Manager Business), Teresa Breslin (Executive Assistant)

1 Acknowledgement of Country

The Chairperson acknowledged the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Land at which the meeting was held and paid his respects to Elders, both past and present, of the Wiradjuri Nation and extended that respect to other Aboriginal people who were present.

2 Apologies, Leave of Absence, and AUDIO-VISUAL attendance requests

2.1 Apologies

Nil

2.2 Leave of Absence

Nil

2.3 Audio-visual attendance requests

Nil

3 Disclosures of Interest

Nil

4 Confirmation of Minutes

4.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 24 February 2026

Resolution 066/2026

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 24 February 2026 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting.

Carried

5 Mayoral Minutes

5.1 Mayoral Minute - Councillor Engagements - 17 February 2026 - 17 March 2026

Resolution 067/2026

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

1. The information in the Councillor Engagements Mayoral Minute be received and noted.

2. Council also note that the Mayor also attended 2 meetings with Steven Head in Cootamundra on 11^th March 2026.

Carried

6 Reports from Committees

6.1 Minutes of the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 24 February 2026

Resolution 068/2026

Moved: Cr Danyal Syed

Seconded: Cr Les Cooper

1. That the Minutes of the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 24 February 2026, attached to the report, be received and noted.

2. In consideration of the Demerger Transition Committee recommendations detailed in the minutes, Council endorses the following:

2.1. Pertaining to Item 5.1.2 Formal Approval of Software Acquisition, that Council:

2.1.1. Formally endorses the acquisition and implementation of Civica Altitude ERP and Magiq EDMS software systems for the proposed Cootamundra and Gundagai councils

2.1.2. Approve exemptions, under section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993, to the tendering requirements for the reasons stated in the report.

Carried

7 General Manager’s Report

7.1 General Manager Office

7.1.1 Recommendations from 10 March Meeting of the Demerger Transition Commmittee

Resolution 069/2026

Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

1. That Council authorises the Demerger Transition Committee the Authority to appoint the preferred consultant to undertake the review and update of the 2024 Financial Sustainability Plan and prepare new Financial Sustainability Plans, Long Term Financial Plans and Revenue Policies for the proposed successor Councils.

2. That Council:

(a) Note the report.

(b) Source a second-hand lime spreader up to a value of $175,000 (ex GST) and report to Council for consideration, prior to purchase.

(c) Explore entering into a MOU with the neighbouring Council’s to utilise Council’s stabiliser at an agreed rate that ensures a commercial arrangement for the benefit of the parties.

(d) Explore a ‘shared service’ arrangement for the use of plant between the two future ‘new councils’.

Carried

7.1.2 Rural and Regional Summit 2026

Resolution 070/2026

Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson

Seconded: Cr Les Cooper

The attendance of the Mayor and the Interim General Manager at the Rural and Regional Summit on 7^th May 2026, be endorsed.

Carried

7.1.3 OLG review of Joint Organisation (JO) framework

Resolution 071/2026

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

That Council:

1. Request the NSW Minister for Local Government to formally dissolve the Riverina Joint Organisation.

2. Re-affirm its commitment to continuing with the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils Inc. (REROC).

3. Thank Wagga Wagga City Council for its offer to continue the Riverina Joint Organisation but decline this request.

Carried

7.2 Business

7.2.1 Section 355 Committee Meeting Minutes

Resolution 072/2026

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

The Minutes of the s.355 Committee Meetings, attached to the report, be received and noted.

Carried

7.2.2 Related Party Disclosure Policy

Resolution 073/2026

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly

That the reviewed and updated Related Party Disclosure Policy, attached to the report be adopted.

Carried

7.3 Finance

7.3.1 Finance Update - February 2026

Resolution 074/2026

Moved: Cr Les Cooper

Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight

That the Finance Update report for the month of February 2026, be noted.

Carried

7.3.2 Restricted Cash Reconciliation - February 2026

Resolution 075/2026

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

The Restricted Cash Reconciliation report for the period ending 28 February 2026, be received and noted.

Carried

7.3.3 Investment Report - February 2026

Resolution 076/2026

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight

The report detailing Council Cash and Investments as at 28^th February 2026, be noted.

Carried

7.4 Sustainable Development

7.4.1 Opportunity to opt into Part 13 Accommodation for relevant construction workers of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021

Resolution 077/2026

Moved: Cr Danyal Syed

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

That Council resolve to opt into Part 13 Accommodation for relevant construction workers of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021.

Carried

7.5 Engineering Cootamundra

7.5.1 Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plans Update

Resolution 078/2026

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

That Council:

1. Note that the updated township and villages Pedestrian and Mobility Plans (PAMP’s) for both the Cootamundra and Gundagai areas were placed on exhibition for 28 days;

2. Note that Council received 23 submissions during the community consultation period and that these submissions have been considered, investigated and added where appropriate to the Updated 2023 – 2033 PAMP documents; and

3. Endorse the revised Cootamundra & Villages Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan 2023 –2033 and the Gundagai & Villages Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan 2023 – 2033, as attached to the report.

Carried

7.5.2 Cootamundra Engineering Report - February 2026

Resolution 079/2026

Moved: Cr Danyal Syed

Seconded: Cr Les Cooper

That the Cootamundra Engineering Report for the month of February 2026 be noted.

Carried

7.5.3 Cootamundra Floodplain Management Program

Resolution 080/2026

Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

1. Council adopt the Cootamundra Flood Warning System Review report.

2. Council accept the 2025-26 grant offer to prepare a flood study for Wallendbeen and Muttama and allocate 20% Council funding of $39,600, from the 26/27 capital expenditure budget.

3. Council approve the lodgement of grant applications under the 2026-27 NSW Floodplain Management Program for Implementation of recommendations from the Cootamundra Flood Warning System Review report and preparation of a flood study for Stockinbingal.

Carried

7.6 Engineering Gundagai

7.6.1 Gundagai Engineering Report - February 2026

Resolution 081/2026

Moved: Cr Ethan Ryan

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

That the Gundagai Engineering Report for the month of February 2026 be noted.

Carried

7.7 Regional Services Gundagai

7.7.1 Gundagai Regional Services Report - February 2026

Resolution 082/2026

Moved: Cr Ethan Ryan

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

That the Gundagai Regional Services report for the month of February 2026 be noted.

Carried

7.8 Regional Services Cootamundra

7.8.1 Cootamundra Regional Services Report - February 2026

Resolution 083/2026

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

The Cootamundra Regional Services February Report be noted.

Carried

8 Motion of which Notice has been Given

Nil

9 Questions with Notice

9.1 Question with Notice - Cr Wight - Usage of Old Cootamundra Hospital

Resolution 084/2026

Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

The response to the Question with Notice on the usage of the old Cootamundra Hospital be noted.

Carried

9.2 Question with Notice - Cr Wight - Travelling Stock Permits

Resolution 085/2026

Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

That:

1. The response to the Question with Notice on Travelling Stock Permits, be noted.

2. Council provide Travelling Stock Permits (Slow Grazing Permits) for a maximum of three months.

3. Council include a clause that the permit may be revoked should conditions change, including for planned or unplanned works.

Carried

9.3 Question with Notice - Cr Wight - Request for list of Council's Land Assests, and discussion

Resolution 086/2026

Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

The response to the Question with Notice on Request for list of Council’s Land Assets, and discussion be noted.

Carried

9.4 Question with Notice - Cr Wight - Effluent Water Use

Resolution 087/2026

Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight

Seconded: Cr Les Cooper

That the response to the Question with Notice on Effluent Water Use, be noted.

Carried

10 Confidential Items

10.1 Closed Council Report

Resolution 088/2026

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly

1. Council entered Closed Council at 6.48pm.

2. Items 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 be considered in closed Council at which the press and public are excluded in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and related public interest reasons detailed.

3. In accordance with section 11 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, the reports, correspondence and other documentation relating to Items 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 be withheld from the press and public.

Carried

10.2 Human Resources Report

Resolution 089/2026

Moved: Cr Danyal Syed

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

That the confidential information in the Human Resources report be noted.

Carried

10.3 Acquisition of Land for Zone Substation Upgrade

Resolution 090/2026

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

1. Council offers the sale of Lot 23 in DP 866100, at a cost outlined in the financial section of the report, to Essential Energy.

2. Council delegate the authority to the Interim General Manager to negotiate the sale of the land, including legal costs associated with the sale to be borne by Essential Energy.

3. Funds from the sale be allocated to the Property Reserve.

Carried

10.4 Tender - Annie Pyers Precinct Watermain Extension - RFT 2026/5

Resolution 091/2026

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

That Council awards P&TS Group Pty Ltd (ABN 42 610 955 425) the tender for the construction of the Annie Pyers Precinct Water Main Extension for a lump sum price of $2,089,500.00 (exc. GST).

Carried

10.5 Management and Operation of Council’s Gundagai Swimming Pool and Gymnasium Facility Tender

Resolution 092/2026

Moved: Cr Les Cooper

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

That Council:

1. Award Leisuresafe Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 55 688 001 069) the Management and Operation of the Gundagai War Memorial Swimming Pool and Gymnasium Facilities contract for a three year period 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 for $280,863.00 (ex GST).

2. Note that the contract is for a three year period with an option for a further two year period at Council’s discretion.

Carried

PROCEDURAL Motion

Moved: Cr Danyal Syed

Seconded: Cr Les Cooper

That Council consider and bring forward late item 10.7 on the agenda for consideration at this stage of the meeting.

Carried

10.7 Procurement of Second Hand Lime Spreader

Resolution 093/2026

Moved: Cr Les Cooper

Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight

That Council:

1. Approve the purchase of a second-hand lime spreader through Public Auction up to the value listed in the Financial Section of this report.

2. Authorise the Interim General Manager (or Delegate), to bid at public auction up to the value listed in the Financial Section of this report.

VOTING RECORD
FOR RESOLUTION	AGAINST RESOLUTION
Cr Abb McAlister (Mayor) Cr Rosalind Wight Cr Logan Collins Cr Les Cooper Cr David Graham Cr Penny Nicholson Cr Danyal Syed	Cr Gil Kelly Cr Ethan Ryan
ABSENT	DECLARED INTEREST
Nil	Nil

Carried

10.6 Mayoral Minute - Interim General Manager Performance Review for 2025 and Performance Agreement for 2026

Resolution 094/2026

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

That Council:

1. Establish a General Manager Performance Review Panel for the purpose of undertaking the annual performance review of the General Manager in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and relevant Office of Local Government guidelines.

2. Appoint the following councillors to the Performance Review Panel:

o The Mayor (Chair)

o The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Wight

o Councillors Ryan and Graham

3. Authorise the Performance Review Panel to:

o Conduct the annual performance review of the General Manager for the 2025 year.

o Seek feedback from councillors in relation to the performance of the General Manager for the 2025 year against his position description, performance criteria and key performance indicators.

o Delegate the Mayor to engage, following consultation with the Interim General Manager, an independent advisor to assist with the performance review process.

o Develop a performance agreement for the 2026 year following a workshop with the full Council to ensure broad input into the agreement.

4. Request the Performance Review Panel to

o Report the outcome of the performance review for 2025 to Council, including any recommendations regarding performance objectives, development priorities, or contractual matters.

o Report the performance agreement for 2026.

5. Note that the performance review process will be undertaken in accordance with relevant guidance issued by the NSW Office of Local Government.

Carried

Item - 10.7 Procurement of Second Hand Lime Spreader - has been moved to another part of the document.

Resumption of Open Council Meeting

Resolution 095/2026

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

That the Open Council meeting resume at 7:17pm.

Carried

Announcement of Closed Council Resolutions

Note: The Interim General Manager announced the resolutions made in Closed Council.

The Meeting closed at 7:22pm.


CHAIRPERSON	GENERAL MANAGER

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

28 April 2026

6 Reports from Committees

6.1 Minutes of the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 10 March 2026

REPORTING OFFICER	Peter Bascomb, Demerger Transition Manager
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS	There are no financial implications associated with this report.
LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS	There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS	This report establishes policies that will guide the demerger process.
ATTACHMENTS	1. Minutes of the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 10 March 2026 ⇩ 2. Draft Minutes of the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting of 15 April 2026 ⇩ 3. Business Paper for Demerger Transition Committee Meeting of 15 April 2026 ⇩ 4. Confidential Attachment to DTC meeting of 15 April 2026 – Confidential – (under separate cover)

RecommendationS

1. That the Minutes of the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 10 March 2026, attached to the report, be received and noted.

2. That the Draft Minutes of the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 10 March 2026, attached to the report, be noted and the following recommendations be adopted:

2.1. That Council endorses Candidate A as Chair of the Demerger Transition Dispute resolution Panel.

2.2. That Council endorses Candidate A and Candidate F as members of the Demerger Transition Dispute Resolution Panel.

2.3. That Council endorses Candidate C as an alternative member of the Demerger Transition Dispute Resolution Panel should one of the other members not be available for any reason.

2.4. That Council:

2.4.1. Establishes the positions of:

2.4.1.1. General Manager Designate Cootamundra

2.4.1.2. General Manager Designate Gundagai

2.4.2. Seeks to employ both GMs-Designate by 30 April 2027 at the latest, initially as an award-based employee with remuneration package equivalent to that of the relevant GM position.

2.4.3. Seeks to have the Proclamation refer to the appointment of the GMs-Designate as the Interim General Manager of the Council for which they were recruited.

2.4.4. Determines that the GMs-Designate’s role will include:

2.4.4.1. Review the draft structure of the organisation for which they are recruited.

2.4.4.2. Recruit as many vacant positions as possible by 1 July 2027.

2.4.4.3. Working with the other GM-Designate and the Interim General Manager, ensure that all new staff a properly inducted and trained.

2.4.4.4. Progress the Demerger Transition Project to ensure that both successor Councils are fully operational on 1 July 2027.

2.4.4.5. Working with the other GM-Designate and the Interim General Manager, finalise the draft IP&R and other plans and policies for the Council for which they are recruited.

2.4.4.6. Assist the CGRC Interim GM as required to ensure the continued operation of CGRC and the smooth transition to the new organisations.

2.5. That Council, to facilitate the recruitment of the two GMs-Designate:

2.5.1. Establishes two Committees of Council, being:

2.5.1.1. GM Cootamundra Recruitment Committee, comprising Councillors Wight, Kelly, Ryan, Collins, Cooper and Syed.

2.5.1.2. GM Gundagai Recruitment Committee, comprising Councillors McAllister, Graham and Nicholson.

2.5.2. Requires the Committees to follow the Guidelines for the Appointment and Oversight of General Managers issued under Section 23a of the Local Government Act 1993.

2.5.3. Authorises each Committee to:

2.5.3.1. Elect the Committee Chair.

2.5.3.2. Appoint a recruitment agency to assist with the recruitment process for each successor Council.

2.5.3.3. Select the preferred candidate for each successor Council for referral to Council for formal appointment.

2.6. That Council:

2.6.1. Approves the methodology for allocating Council’s reserves detailed in the report for item 5.1.3 in the Demerger Transition Committee Business Paper for its 15 April 2026 meeting.

2.6.2. Authorises the engagement of a contractor, selected by the Interim General Manager and the Demerger Transition Manager, to undertake the work of splitting the reserves according to the approved methodology so that the successor council reserves can be provided to the consultant engaged to prepare the updated Financial Sustainability Plan.

2.6.3. Consistent with Council’s adopted Restricted Assets Policy, establishes a reserve to retain the Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) paid in advance with the reserve plus interest to carry forward to the actual year for which the FAGs were paid.

2.6.4. Acknowledges that the reserve established in part (c) above will further reduce the cash available for Council’s internally restricted reserves.

2.6.5. Acknowledges that it is possible that the division of an Externally Restricted Reserves may result in one of the proposed successor Councils having a negative balance requiring that Council to borrow to repay the other successor Council.

2.6.6. Acknowledges that Council’s Internally Restricted Reserves are not fully cash backed and require the balances of all such reserves to be reduced on a pro rata basis to the reserves are fully cash backed.

2.6.7. Requires that the organisation record all future reserve transactions so that the successor council reserve balances are accurately known on 30 June 2027.

Introduction

This report provides for the receipt of the minutes from the Demerger Transition Committee meeting of 10 March 2026 and the consideration of the recommendation.

Discussion

Council has previously approved a variation to process for considering recommendations from the Demerger Transition Committee (DTC). The recommendations from the DTC’s meeting of 10 March were considered by Council at its meeting of 24 March 2026.

This report provides the recommendations from the DTC’s meeting of 15 April 2026. The committee considered three sets of recommendations covering the following matters:

· Membership of the Demerger Transition Disputes Resolution Panel.

· The process and timetable for the appointment of the General Managers Designate for each of the new Councils.

· The process by which Council’s cash reserves to be apportioned to each of the successor Councils.

The detailed information leading to the Committee’s recommendations is contained in the Business Paper for the meeting (attached).

Financial

The costs associated with the recommendations will be covered by the funds Council has allocated for the demerger transition.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

There is no contradiction of the 23A guidelines.

Demerger Transition Committee Meeting Minutes

10 March 2026

MINUTES OF Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Demerger Transition Committee Meeting
HELD AT THE Council Chambers, Gundagai
ON Tuesday, 10 March 2026 AT 4:02PM

PRESENT: Cr Abb McAlister (Mayor), Cr Rosalind Wight (Deputy Mayor), Cr Penny Nicholson, Cr Ethan Ryan, Cr Gil Kelly

IN ATTENDANCE: Peter Bascomb (Demerger Transition Manager), Roger Bailey (Interim General Manager)

1 Acknowledgement of Country

2 Apologies, Leave of Absence, and AUDIO-VISUAL attendance requests

2.1 Apologies

That the apology received from Cr Graham be accepted.

2.2 Leave of Absence

Nil

2.3 Audio-visual attendance requests

Nil

3 Disclosures of Interest

Nil

4 Confirmation of Minutes

4.1 Minutes of the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 24 February 2026

Committee Resolution

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

That the Minutes of the Demerger Transition Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 24 February 2026 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting.

Carried

5 General Manager’s Report

5.1 General Manager Office

5.1.1 Modification to the Committee's Meeting Schedule

Committee Resolution

Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

That the Committee modify its meeting schedule as follows:

1. The May meeting be held on Tuesday 5 May 2026 rather than the scheduled 12 May

2. The June meeting be held on Tuesday 16 June 2026 rather than the scheduled 9 June.

Carried

5.1.2 Financial Sustainability Plan

Committee Resolution

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

That the Committee

1. Endorses the Request for Tender documentation attached to this report, including the Scope of Works and Tender Evaluation Procedure, for an updated Financial Sustainability Plan plus a Long-Term Financial Plan and Revenue Policy for each of the proposed successor councils

2. Recommends that Council delegates to the Committee the authority to appoint the preferred consultant.

Carried

5.2 Engineering Gundagai

5.2.1 Lime Spreader Business Case

Committee Resolution

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

The Committee recommends that Council:

1. Note the report.

2. Source a second-hand lime spreader up to a value of $175,000 (ex GST) and report to Council for consideration, prior to purchase.

3. Explore entering into a MOU with the neighbouring Council’s to utilise Council’s stabiliser at an agreed rate that ensures a commercial arrangement for the benefit of the parties.

4. Explore a ‘shared service’ arrangement for the use of plant between the two future ‘new councils’.

Carried

SUPPLEMENTARY Motion

Committee Resolution

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

The Committee recommends that the Interim General Manager identifies and implements savings across the board, and reports savings achieved to the Council.

Carried

The Meeting closed at 4:41pm.


CHAIRPERSON	GENERAL MANAGER

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

28 April 2026

7.2 Business

7.2.1 Draft 2026-30 Delivery Program and Draft 2026/27 Operational Plan and Associated Documents

DOCUMENT NUMBER

457370

REPORTING OFFICER

Linda Wiles, Manager Business

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

4. Good governance: an actively engaged community and strong leadership team

4.1 Decision-making is based on collaborative, transparent and accountable leadership

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

Local Government Act, 1993 – Sect 404 & Sect 405

Local Government (General) Regulation, 2021 - Regs 196A

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft 2026-2030 Delivery Program (under separate cover)

2. Draft 2026-2027 Operational Plan (inclusive of draft Revenue Policy) (under separate cover)

Recommendation

1. Council resolve that the 2026-2030 Draft Delivery Program, inclusive of the Draft 2026/27 - 2029/30 Operating budget and the Draft 2026/27 Long Term Financial Plan, be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

2. Council resolve that the Draft 2026/27 Operational Plan, inclusive of the Draft 2027 Revenue Policy, Draft 2027 Operating Budget and Draft 2027 Capital Works Budget, be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

3. A further report be submitted to the ordinary meeting of Council scheduled to be held 23 June 2026, to consider submissions received, if any, during the Public Exhibition period, and to formally adopt the 2026-2030 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.

Introduction

Section 404 and Section 405 of the Local Government Act, 1993 outlines a number of provisions for Council to comply with including:

The Delivery Program

Council must have a Delivery Program detailing the principal activities it will undertake to implement the strategies established by the Community Strategic Plan (CSP).

The Review Process

The program must be reviewed annually to verify the four-year priorities remain achievable and reflect current community needs. The current Delivery program was adopted by Council on 24 June 2025.

Proposed Amendments to the Draft Delivery Program

The following Activities have been amended in the Draft 2026-2030 Delivery Program.

Additions

2.3(e)

To facilitate future growth, sustainability and stability for Cootamundra Township, investigate potable water supply improvements; 2.3e (1) Council will investigate potable water supply improvements for the Cootamundra Township. Engineering Cootamundra.

3.2c(2)

Working in partnership with government agencies and the community in continuing to seek funding, plan activities and undertake works that improve the regeneration of Morley’s Creek. Regional Services Gundagai.

5.1b(4)

Deliver annual heavy patching program. Engineering Cootamundra.

5.1b(5)

Town Drainage system modelling and review to identify suitability of current infrastructure needs and assist with managing nuisance minor flood events. Engineering Cootamundra.

Changes

1.2a(4)

Investigate the feasibility of a Sporting Walk of fame to celebrate local stores.

Previously: Develop a culturally inclusive Art and Sculpture Trail celebrating local stories and heritage.

2.1a(3)

Develop a concept and detailed project plan for the Wallendbeen Silo Art Project to enable the release of a formal call for Expression of Interest.

Previously: Develop and issue an expression of interest for Wallendbeen Silo Art Project.

Deletions

3.3b(2)

Investigate use of smart water meters. Engineering Gundagai/Cootamundra.

Financial Updates

The objective of this Budget is to assist Council with maintaining financial stability prior to the Demerger, whilst continuing to deliver priority projects and achieving the outcomes in Council’s Community Strategic Plan for the 2026/27 financial year.

Rates and Annual Charges

Sections 501 and 502 of the Local Government Act outline the services for which Council may impose annual charges and charges based on actual use.

Section 501 permits Council to levy an annual charge for services such as water supply, sewerage, drainage, waste management (excluding domestic waste), and any other services prescribed by regulation. A single charge may apply to multiple services, and charges may be levied on each parcel of rateable land to which the service is provided or proposed to be provided.

Section 502 allows Council to impose charges for the actual use of services referred to in Sections 496 and 501. In accordance with these provisions, Council has developed its Revenue Policy for the 2026/2027 financial year, which includes a number of proposed increases to fees and charges.

Rate Increase

In September 2025 IPART announced that the amount that councils will be able to increase the revenue they can collect from rates will depend on their level of population growth. The Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s approved rate peg for 2026/27 is a 3.2% increase.

Water Fund

In order for the Water Fund to be self-sufficient, as is required by the NSW Government, a change in fees and charges has been proposed at 5% for access charges and user charges. The 2026/27 result has been modelled on achieving a net operating result before capital grants and contributions of a surplus of $0.888M.

Sewer Fund

In order for the Sewer Fund to be self-sufficient, as is required by the NSW Government, a change in fees and charges has been proposed at 5% for access charges and user charges. The 2026/27 result has been modelled on achieving a net operating result before capital grants and contributions of a surplus of $0.561M.

Waste

Sections 496 and 504 of the Local Government Act set out the requirements for making and levying annual charges for domestic waste management services.

Section 496 requires Council to levy an annual charge for domestic waste management services on each parcel of rateable land for which the service is available. Council may also levy a charge on exempt land where the service is available and the owner requests or agrees to its provision, with the charge limited to recovering the cost of providing the service.

Section 504 provides that income from ordinary rates cannot be used to fund domestic waste management services, except where an internal loan is provided. The cost of providing domestic waste services must be fully recovered through annual charges and/or charges for actual use, and these charges must not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service.

In accordance with these requirements, an increase in the domestic waste management service charge of 3.2% has been proposed for 2026/27. Waste operations are included within Council’s General Fund activities.

Budget Assumptions

Assumptions used for the 2027 Budget Include:

· General User Charges and Fees increased by average of 5%.

· Inflation for materials and services 4% (CPI 3.8%).

· Salary Increase (Award 3%).

· Employee Head Count FTE = 154.14.

· Cash Rate 4.1%.

· Oncosts 41.60% of operating salaries and wages.

· No additional staffing or services.

· Minimal capital works proposed to preserve cash and assist preparations for Demerger. Capital Works proposed are generally grant funded or projects deemed to be vital works.

· A loan for $2.5m to fund the extension of Gundagai Main Water supply to the Dog on the Tuckerbox site.

The estimated operating result for 2027 is a surplus of $5.16m. However, when reducing this for depreciation of $13.75m and excluding capital grants income of $1.967m the estimated ‘Net Operating Result attributed to Council for the year is a loss of ($10.558m).

Income Statement by Fund ($,000)
	General Fund	Water Fund	Sewer Fund	Total
	26/27	26/27	26/27	26/27
Total Revenue	36,045	6,181	3,966	46,193
Total Expenses	34,202	4,685	2,145	41,033
Operating Result	1,843	1,496	1,821	5,160
Less: Depreciation	11,883	608	1,260	13,751
Net operating result for the year attributable to Council	(10,040)	888	561	(8,591)
Less: Grants and contributions provided for capital purposes	1,967	-	-	1,967
Net operating result for the year before grants and contributions provided for capital purposes	(12,007)	888	561	(10,558)

The 2026-2030 Delivery Program has been adjusted for increased inflation; income increases and a review of the organisations structure to prioritise the retention of full-time positions. The Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) has been updated to reflect the reduced capital expenditure program to preserve cash as well as better projections for the balance of restricted reserves and unrestricted funds for the period.

These updates ensure the 2026-2030 Delivery Program remains a living document that accurately guides Council’s operations and provides a transparent framework for performance reporting.

Operational Plan

· A council must have its operational plan adopted before the beginning of each (financial) year.

· An operational plan must include a statement of the council's revenue policy for the year covered by the operational plan and must include the statements and particulars required by the regulations.

· A council must give public notice of the draft indicating that submissions may be made to the council at any time during the period (not less than twenty-eight (28) days) that the draft is to be on public exhibition.

· The plan must have a map that shows those parts of its area to which each category and sub-category of the ordinary rate and each special rate included in the draft operational plan applies.

· In deciding on the final operational plan to be adopted, a council must consider any submissions that have been made concerning the draft plan.

· The council must post a copy of its operational plan on the council's website within 28 days after the plan is adopted.

Discussion

The 2026/27 Draft Operational Plan is the annual statement outlining the delivering of elements of both the adopted 10-year Community Strategic Plan and the associated 4-year Delivery Program, and is comprised of the following elements:

· Part 1 - Overview

· Part 2 - Actions, (Projects and Activities) for the next financial year

· Part 3 - Revenue Policy

· Part 4 - Operating Budget and Capital Works Budget

· Part 5 - Fees and Charges

Following Council’s endorsement of the draft 2026/27 Operational Plan and draft 2026-2030 Delivery Program will be placed for public exhibition, it will be made available for inspection at the Council Offices, Libraries and on Council’s website.

Section 405 of the Local Government Act 1993 requires that the period of public exhibition must not be less than 28 days. It is proposed that the public exhibition period be from Wednesday, 29 April 2026 to 3pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026. Notice of the exhibition of the draft Operational Plan and invitation for submissions will appear in the Council Snippets and Newsletter. It will also be published on Council’s website and social media.

Following conclusion of the public exhibition period a further report on the 2026-2030 Delivery Program and the 2026/27 Operational Plan will be submitted to Council on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, including all submissions received.

Financial

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines .

7.2.2 Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Meeting 5 March 2026

DOCUMENT NUMBER

463806

REPORTING OFFICER

Linda Wiles, Manager Business

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

4. Collaborative and progressive leadership

4.1 A clear strategic direction that is delivered upon

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. CGRC ARIC Meeting Minutes - 5 March 2026 ⇩

Recommendation

That Council notes the minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Meeting Minutes held on 5 March 2026.

REPORT OF CHAIR

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) is established by Council to provide oversight of matters listed in the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) s 428A. The ARIC operates a shared services model with the surrounding Councils of Bland, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai, Junee, Lockhart and Temora.

On March 4-5, 2026, all Audit Alliance Councils held their ARIC Meetings consecutively over two days at Lockhart Shire Council. The annual in-person gathering offers ARIC members and management with an opportunity to engage more informally than is possible during Teams meetings, and we look forward to the next face-to-face meeting in 2027. On the evening of March 4, a representative from the Office of Local Government attended to discuss how the ARICs can best serve their Councils, and to provide alliance ARIC members and management an opportunity to raise and advocate on key issues to the OLG. The full minutes of our ARIC Meeting are attached to this report, however the key matters to communicate to Council are as follows:

1. External Audit Management Letter

The ARIC was attended by the NSW Audit Office, who hold the legislative obligations to conduct external audits of NSW Local Government organisations. Both the Final Management Letter for 24/25 and the Audit Plan for 25/26 were presented to the ARIC.

The financial statements clearly indicate that the financial position of Cootamundra-Gundagai Council, as well as the two future demerged Councils, face significant short- and long-term financial risk. It is essential that the governing body works closely with management to address Council’s financial position.

Management should continue to strengthen their financial reporting processes to reduce the risk of incurring additional external audit costs in the upcoming audit. Management and the NSW Audit Office appear to have established strong communication and working relationships, and maintaining continuity on both sides in coming months may help streamline the audit process. The NSW Audit Office have also made process changes to improve audit timelines; however, this will require management to be adequately for the audit. I encourage management to focus on the revaluations being completed as early as possible.

2. Quarterly Budget Review Statement

The ARIC is legislatively required to keep Council’s financial management under review. To fulfill this responsibility, the Committee reviews the latest Quarterly Budget Review Statements (QBRS) reported to Council.

The ARIC has not received a detailed report on the demerger process, aside from verbal responses to provide by management to questions. However, based on the financial information currently available, the ARIC has expressed concern to management that neither the current organisation or the two proposed demerged Councils appear likely to be financially sustainable over the long term.

3. Internal Audit Oversight

The latest Internal Audit report on Property Asset Management has been deferred to the June Meeting due to difficulties in obtaining information over the January period. The Internal Audit function is a small, outsourced function shared across the six councils, providing a cost-effective approach to delivering internal audit capability.

The ARIC received a report about the matters required for the shared function to achieve conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards. The ARIC advised that the improvements required are relatively straightforward and offered support through the provision of templates, indicating that the identified gaps can be addressed within existing staff resources. Implementation of these changes will place both Council and the Audit Alliance in a strong position ahead of the external quality assessment of the Internal Audit function required under the section 23A Guidelines by 30 June 2028.

Conclusion

I thank Council for receiving this report and the ARIC looks forward to continuing to assist Council our next meeting on 4 June 2026. Council is well served by the attendance of Cr Ethan Ryan at ARIC Meetings, and I encourage you to collaborate with Cr Ryan to assist Council get the most value from the ARIC. Councillors are welcome to put questions to the ARIC, and this is best done through the General Manager for discussion at the next ARIC meeting.

Financial

There are no financial implications for this report.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

This report does not conflict with OLG 23a Guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

28 April 2026

7.3.2 Finance Update - March 2026

DOCUMENT NUMBER

467956

REPORTING OFFICER

Damian Smith, Acting Manager Finance

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

4. Collaborative and progressive leadership

4.1 A clear strategic direction that is delivered upon

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

That the Finance Update report for the month of March 2026, be noted.

Report

The March Finance Update has been reviewed, and no issues have been detected.

Operations

Income

The operational income is at 81% when comparing actual to budget, with the annual rates already being recognised as income but becoming due and payable quarterly throughout the year.

Department	Income Actual	Income Budget	Variance	Result	Comment
Building Department	$439,064	$445,000	99%	J
Business Department	$227,169	$240,000	95%	J
Engineering Cootamundra	$4,138,457	$3,114,989	133%	J
Engineering Gundagai	$704,673	$829,988	85%	J
Executive Department	$183,340	$40,000	458%	J	High due to Workers Comp Insurance bonus received.
Finance Department	$3,822,660	$9,735,295	40%	J
Rates Cootamundra	$6,930,098	$6,942,312	100%	J
Rates Gundagai	$4,789,534	$4,799,875	100%	J
Services Cootamundra	$3,304,214	$3,733,588	88%	J
Services Gundagai	$1,452,893	$1,741,700	83%	J
Sewer Cootamundra	$2,272,783	$3,204,437	71%	J
Sewer Gundagai	$603,948	$895,677	67%	J
Water Cootamundra	$3,382,201	$3,777,200	90%	J
Water Gundagai	$1,712,363	$1,913,587	89%	J
Plant Hire - Gundagai	$1,016,458	$1,596,000	64%	J
Plant Hire - Cootamundra	$1,661,757	$2,204,000	75%	J
Total	$36,641,611	$45,213,647	81%

Expenditure

Operational Expenditure is at 68% when comparing actual to budget.

Department	Expense Actual	Expense Budget	% Spent	Result	Comment
Building Department	$1,099,820	$1,886,675	58%	J
Business Department	$2,761,334	$4,577,884	60%	J
Engineering Cootamundra	$6,853,420	$10,764,708	64%	J
Engineering Gundagai	$3,406,096	$4,454,380	76%	J
Executive Department	$1,438,153	$2,600,713	55%	J
Finance Department	$1,676,550	$2,200,558	76%	J
Services Cootamundra	$3,543,220	$6,232,936	57%	J
Services Gundagai	$2,064,766	$2,926,363	71%	J
Sewer Cootamundra	$625,291	$2,237,237	28%	K	Staff resourcing issues have led to a lack of capacity. Existing staff focusing on critical faults only.
Sewer Gundagai	$658,577	$1,528,624	43%	K	Staff resourcing issues to vacant positions. Work on pump stations underway.
Water Cootamundra	$2,400,022	$3,431,089	70%	J
Water Gundagai	$550,059	$1,713,593	32%	K	Staff resourcing issues – Cleaning of reservoirs commencing in last quarter.
Depreciation	$9,375,000	$12,500,000	75%
Total	$36,452,309	$57,054,760	63%

Capital

Income

Capital income is at 74% of budget when comparing actual to budget.

Asset Category	Total YTD.	Budget	% Received	Result	Comments
Plant & Equipment - Cootamundra	$225,150.60	$325,000	69%	J
Plant & Equipment - Gundagai	$198,456.45	$325,000	61%	J
Property Disposal – Cootamundra	$0		0%	J
Property Disposal – Gundagai	$0	$0	0%	J
Dog on the Tuckerbox	$400,000	$457,500	0%	J	Annie Pyers Drive Road Reserve still being subdivided.
TOTAL	$823,607	$1,107,500	74%

Expenditure

Capital expenditure is at 39% of budget when comparing actual to budget.

	Total	Budget	% Spent		Comments
Cootamundra Land	$4,800	$245,000	2%	K	Aerodrome Project Planning – On hold due to Demerger.
Cootamundra Plant	$1,035,662	$1,300,000	80%	J
Cootamundra Roads	$1,406,929	$2,727,554	52%	K	Ongoing work for reseals still to be billed.
Cootamundra Building	$55,462	$819,757	7%	K	Fisher Park Amenities and Showground Evac Centre Commencing. Mitchell Park Canteen has received quotes.
Cootamundra Recreation	$195,082	$285,165	68%	J
Cootamundra Waste	$0	$0	0%	J	Nil Budget
Cootamundra Bridges	$0	$20,000	0%	K	Budget to be carried forward to 2027.
Cootamundra Water	$126,273	$932,427	14%	K	Water Mains replacement starting now. Res 1 & 2 projects have $350k budget on hold pending Goldenfield’s service agreement.
Cootamundra Sewer	$2,084,263	$3,403,000	61%	J	RFQ for Vent pipe replacement closed. Sewer Mains Replacement commencing.
Cootamundra Demerger	$132,975	$1,500,000	9%	K	Actual shows current year exp
Cootamundra PROPERTY	$1,500	$50,000	0%	K	Cemetery Masterplan TBC
Gundagai Bridges	$93,646	$203,433	46%	J
Gundagai Building	$156,625	$570,637	27%	K
Gundagai Demerger	$132,975	$1,500,000	9%	J	Actual shows current year exp
Gundagai Plant	$860,036	$1,300,000	66%	J
Gundagai PROPERTY	$16,600	$120,994	0%	K	Exp on Cemetery Toilet Block
Gundagai Recreation	$83,179	$738,000	11%	K	Gundagai Pool –checking operating expenditure for capital.
Gundagai Roads	$1,661,132	$2,573,196	65%	J
Gundagai Sewer	$272,926	$1,330,000	21%	K	Sewer Main Rehab in preliminary stage. Caravan Park Pump in survey stage. William St Pump Station – design only.
Gundagai Waste	$0	$720,000	0%	K	Gundagai waste exp on hold until report completed (Cr Res)
Gundagai Water	$1,871,738	$5,703,959	33%	K
IT	$0	$0	0%	K	No IT purchases to date
Total	$10,191,803	$26,043,122	39%

Financial

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.

Demerger Costs Update

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

28 April 2026

7.4 Sustainable Development

7.4.1 Gundagai Housing & Employment Land Strategy

DOCUMENT NUMBER

468817

REPORTING OFFICER

Craig Perrin, Town Planner

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Lauren Dawes, Acting Manager Sustainable Development

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

2. A region for the future

2.3 A region that can accommodate and support strategic growth

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

This document will support future planning proposals and assist in facilitating amendments to the Gundagai Local Environmental Plan (LEP).

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Redacted Submissions ⇩

2. Gundagai Housing & Employment Lands Strategy ⇩

Recommendation

1. Note that the final draft Gundagai Housing and Employment Land Strategy was publicly exhibited for a period of 28 days.

2. Note that four (4) submissions during the exhibition period, and that these submissions have been considered, investigated and incorporated where appropriate into the document presented for adoption.

3. Adopt the final Gundagai Housing and Employment Land Strategy.

4. In the event that minor errors or amendments are identified, staff are authorised to make necessary alterations, provided that the core content and recommendations of the strategy remain unchanged, allowing for its adoption.

5. Notify the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of the adoption.

6. Notify submitters of the outcome.

Introduction

A final draft of the Gundagai Housing and Employment Lands Strategy, together with its Background Report, was presented to Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 9 December 2025. At that meeting, Council resolved to:

1. That Council publicly exhibit The Gundagai Housing and Employment Strategy for a minimum of 28 days.

2. If no substantive submissions are received during the exhibition period, the strategy be adopted.

3. In the event that minor errors or amendments are identified, staff are authorised to make necessary alterations, provided that the core content and recommendations of the strategy remain unchanged, allowing for its adoption.

4. In the event that substantive submissions are received, those submissions will be reviewed, and a further report presented to Council for further consideration.

The draft Strategy was subsequently placed on public exhibition in February 2026, with submissions accepted until 6 March 2026.

This report summarises the submissions received during the exhibition period, outlines how the issues raised have been addressed, and supports the recommendation that the Gundagai Housing and Employment Lands Strategy now be adopted by Council.

Background

Council engaged Habitat Planning Pty Ltd to prepare the Gundagai Housing and Employment Lands Strategy (the Strategy), which is intended to guide future land use planning and inform amendments to the Gundagai Local Environmental Plan 2011 (LEP).

A draft Strategy and accompanying Background Report were presented to Council on 22 April 2025, with a recommendation to proceed to public exhibition. Consultation was undertaken through an online survey promoted via Council’s website and social media, in-person community sessions held on 1 May and 20 May 2025, and targeted engagement with key stakeholders, including local employers, real estate professionals and Council staff. Consultation with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure was also undertaken.

Feedback received through this process informed substantial revisions to the draft Strategy, as reported to Council in December 2025. A final draft of the Strategy and Background Report was then presented to Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 9 December 2025 and placed on public exhibition in accordance with Council’s resolution.

Discussion

Four (4)submissions were received during the exhibition period. Of these:

· Two (2) submissions requested that the existing 1-hectare minimum lot size applying to land in North Gundagai (Springflat Drive) be extended further north;

· One (1) submission raised concerns regarding the adequacy of environmental considerations within the Strategy; and

· One (1) submission was a business enquiry which misunderstood the purpose and content of the strategy. It related to a land zoning enquiry, which has been addressed directly with the submitter.

The three (3) substantive submissions are discussed below.

Submissions 1 and 2

Submissions 1 and 2 raise the same matters, seeking an extension of the current 1-hectare minimum lot size further north along Springflat Drive in North Gundagai, within land currently zoned RU1 Primary Production.

The Strategy has sought to ensure land already zoned for residential use is exhausted prior to extending into the Primary Production Zone and into areas where reticulated sewer services are more difficult. This would, in effect, be a spot rezoning which does not align with the objectives and principles of the Strategy.

As this matter was not exhibited as part of the final strategy, it cannot be incorporated at this late stage of the process, but can be explored by Council in the future.

However, the submitter is free to submit a privately initiated planning proposal to rezone the land and reduce the minimum lot size.

Submission 3

Submission 3 raises concerns that the Strategy does not adequately address environmental constraints or reflect community input. Key concerns identified include the duration of the exhibition period, the perceived lack of biodiversity and environmental assessment, and potential development impacts on sensitive areas such as wetlands, waterways, and Mount Parnassus. The submission also raises concerns regarding impacts on local amenity, tourism, and wildlife, and suggests the Strategy places undue emphasis on housing density over environmental protection.

Council acknowledges the concerns raised in the submission and appreciates the feedback provided.

It is important to note the Strategy has recommended to investigate land that is already zoned for residential use. The sites are recommended to be investigated only and certainly not unfettered development with ill regard for biodiversity.

This recommendation sits within a broader set of actions, which also include infill housing and secondary dwellings. Section 7.1.1 also outlines that areas of environmental significance are to be protected.

Despite being already zoned for residential use, it does not preclude environmental protections for native vegetation and/or species within that area (including grasslands).

Should an application to rezone or develop within those investigation sites be lodged, the legislative protections offered by the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (BC Act), Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), will likely trigger a Biodiversity Development Assessment Report or Test of Significance to assess the extent of native flora and fauna in that area. Any application will have to show it is applying the “Avoid, minimize, offset” hierarchy to protect any threatened ecological communities on site.

In addition, waterways and riparian corridors are protected under the Land Management (Native Vegetation) Code 2018, which establishes requirements for vegetation retention and buffer distances to protect soil, water and ecological values.

Concerns regarding potential development at Mount Parnassus are noted. Council clarifies that this land is zoned RE1 Public Recreation, and the Strategy does not propose residential development in this location.

While the issues raised in Submission 3 are acknowledged, no amendments to the Strategy are recommended as a result of this submission.

Strategy Outcomes and Next Steps

The Strategy responds to the key findings and outcomes of the consultation process and establishes a coordinated set of actions to guide future housing and employment land planning in Gundagai. These actions are prioritised across short, medium and long-term timeframes, providing a clear and structured implementation pathway for Council. A consolidated summary of these actions is provided in Part 8.1: Summary of Key Actions.

Adoption of the Strategy will enhance Council’s strategic planning framework and strengthen its ability to secure external funding to support implementation. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of a comprehensive Development Control Plan and the progression of planning proposals to amend the current Local Environmental Plan.

In light of the completion of the public exhibition process and consideration of submissions received, it is recommended that Council adopt the Gundagai Housing and Employment Lands Strategy.

Financial

Funding for the Gundagai Housing and Employment Lands Strategy has been sourced from grant funding originally allocated for the preparation of a consolidated LEP following the merger. In light of the pending demerger, an amendment to the grant was approved, enabling the funds to be reallocated to projects aimed at improving Council’s LEP’s.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

Does not conflict with guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

28 April 2026

7.5.2 Cootamundra Engineering Report - March 2026

DOCUMENT NUMBER

467201

REPORTING OFFICER

David Brodie, Acting Manager Engineering Cootamundra

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Trevor Dando, Acting Deputy General Manager Operations

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

5. Integrated and accessible region

5.2 Easily accessible from major cities and other regional towns

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

That the Cootamundra Engineering Report for the month of March 2026 be noted.

Introduction

The Cootamundra Engineering Report for the month of March 2026 is submitted for the information of Council and the community.

Discussion

State Roads

Burley Griffin Way & Olympic Highway

Heavy Patching (Olympic Highway & Burley Griffin Way) final seal was completed on 1 April with the line marking scheduled to be undertaken in mid-April. Vegetation works on the Olympic Highway are scheduled to commence in early April. Dirnaseer Road asphalt works are planned for the end of April.

Local Roads

Patching Works

The grading crew has been working with the RMCC team on the heavy patching program for Burley Griffin Way and Olympic Highway. The second grading team were maintenance grading in the Yannawah area in preparation for shoulder works on Yeo Yeo Hampstead.

The patching crew undertook minor patching on various roads to complete our flood damage works, whilst the Jetpatcher worked through the town lane network.

General Maintenance

The concrete crew are working through kerb replacements and driveway works within the town limits. During March works have been carried out in Parker Street, Olney Street and Margaret Street.

The Town Attendant has been busy fixing potholes and signs around town and is also finalising the last round of RFS slashing.

Road Safety

Road Safety Projects

The CGRC Road Safety Action Plan has now completed the 28‑day public exhibition period and received nil submissions from the community. A report has been included in the April Council meeting agenda for final endorsement.

A query was raised at the March Ordinary Council meeting regarding the updated Cootamundra & Villages PAMPs. Council is currently awaiting the outcome of the proposed removal of a low‑priority path in Wallendbeen.

Traffic Counters

Two traffic counters have been programmed for deployment:

- One was installed on Sutton Street to monitor vehicle speeds as they enter the 50 km/h zone.

- One was positioned on Stockinbingal Road near the Burley Griffin intersection and railway crossing to collect data on heavy‑vehicle movements.

Event Management

Council has received additional aerodrome bookings from Pro Street Challenge for 1–2 August 2026 and 5–6 March 2027. The Cootamundra RSL has submitted its Event Management Plan and current Public Liability Insurance for the Cootamundra ANZAC Day Parade. A supporting Traffic Guidance Scheme has been completed, notification sent to NSW Police and Transport for NSW, and an approval letter has been issued for the Cootamundra ANZAC Day Parade.

Council has received Event Management Plans for multiple car events proposed for the Cootamundra Aerodrome. Updated public liability documentation is still required to finalise an event scheduled for April.

Community Awareness

Double Demerits over Easter reminders were promoted across four VMS boards positioned at high‑traffic locations around Cootamundra, supported by messaging through Council’s media channels.

The Road safety Officer attended Harmony Day Celebrations at Cootamundra TAFE as well as attending the Road Safety Action Plan Forum in Wagga which was held on 30 March 2026.

Councillor Les Cooper and competition artist Di Berkrey judged the Bus Safety Colouring in competition and selected 6 winners across three age groups for both Cootamundra and Gundagai. Winning students to receive a certificate and prizes paid for by the Youth Club.

Grant Applications

The 2026–2027 Transport for NSW project applications have been completed and submitted for approval, with seven projects lodged totalling $21,740 in grant funding, including $14,040 allocated for VMS board hire payable to Council, Christmas Plan B – Win a Swag, Motorcycle Awareness, Christmas Fatigue, Slow Down Over Easter, Mobility Scooter Rules, and Helmet Safety. Towards Zero Conference attendance funding is to be included in this year’s funding applications.

The Safer Cities: Her Way 2 grant application has been submitted. Council was notified of a few additional requirements and was given the opportunity to resubmit an updated application. The formal acquittal has been submitted for the 23/24 Country Passenger Infrastructure Grant.

Water & Sewer

Capital

Following last months Council decision, a contract for the Water and Sewer replacement program was executed. A pre-works commencement meeting was held on 20March where a program was submitted showing that the commencement of works will occur in late April.

A Request for Quote for the Cootamundra Sewer Vent Shaft Replacement was issued and the closing date for the quotes is 17 April 2026.

Cootamundra Sewer Treatment Plant Renewal Options Assessment in conjunction with Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) and NSW Public Works Advisory (PWA) was completed and work has now commenced for detailed design stage.

Operational

Staff responded to repair requests for sewer chokes, leaking services and burst water mains. Backfilling of excavation on completion of repairs was carried out by water and sewer staff. Refurbishing of road services are required due to most bursts occurring in services under roads.

Daily water testing of water reservoirs and sewer treatment plant and ponds. Daily checks of sewer pumping stations have been carried out, along with mowing and general grounds maintenance of all service sites.

Cootamundra Standpipe Income – March 2026

2025/2026		Income	Number of Transactions
2025	August	$1,066.02	62
2025	September	$1,538.89	102
2025	October	$3,733.97	154
2025	November	$2,945.37	93
2025	December	$3,257.99	120
2026	January	$1,457.59	77
2026	February	$0.00	0
2026	March	$0.00	0
2025/2026	Totals	$13,999.83	608

The Cootamundra Standpipe is currently out of order following mechanical and electrical circuit board failures due to the age of the infrastructure. The new facility has been delivered, with commissioning and services expected to be available by the end of April.

Workshop

The Workshop has been busy carrying out general services, as well finishing up the last of Request for Quote’s for plant replacement before the end of financial year.

Financial

Projects funded from various funding sources, as noted above.

Maintenance works funded from General Fund and aligns with the adopted 2025/2026 budget.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

The work outlined in this report does not conflict with the guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

28 April 2026

7.6 Engineering Gundagai

7.6.1 Gundagai Engineering Report - March 2026

DOCUMENT NUMBER

467206

REPORTING OFFICER

Thomas Hogg, Acting Manager Engineering Gundagai

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Trevor Dando, Acting Deputy General Manager Operations

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

5. Integrated and accessible region

5.2 Easily accessible from major cities and other regional towns

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

That the Gundagai Engineering Report for the month of March 2026 be noted.

Introduction

The Gundagai Engineering Report for the month of March 2026 is submitted for the information of Council and the community.

Discussion

Road Maintenance

Council staff have been undertaking culvert inspection and repairs and replacement of damaged guideposts throughout the LGA. Pothole patching has also been undertaken on Nangus Road, Tarrabandra Road and Crowes Road.

Maintenance grading has occurred along roads in the Tumblong, including:-

- Lewins Lane

- Yabtree Road

- Kincora Lane

Gravel resheeting has been carried out on the following roads:-

- Mantons Road

- Crowes Road

Council’s patching truck has undertaken private works and repaired the edges of bitumen seal on various roads within the LGA. Staff have also undertaken sign replacement across the LGA where faded signs have been identified and are being replaced.

Fire mitigation works have been completed throughout Nangus and Nangus Western Fire Break, Muttama and Coolac.

Footpath defects identified during recent inspections have been rectified. Concrete repairs works have been completed where trenches have been cut into footpaths whilst maintenance was carried out on other assets adjacent to the footpaths.

Staff assisted emergency services personnel following a fatal road accident at Gobarralong. The road was blocked for seven hours whilst Major Crash Unit conducted an investigation on the road. Traffic control was provided by Council staff until the road was reopened at 7.40pm.

Water and Sewer

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) conducted their three-yearly inspection of the Gundagai Sewer Treatment Plant. The inspection found the plant to be in working in good order with no areas of improvement identified. During the inspection Council staff had the opportunity to seek clarification about changes within the EPA reporting requirements, including changes to how annual reporting is undertaken.

Gundagai Water Treatment Plant saw a site visit by the Advanced Operational Support Program. Industry experts took a close look at the plant to identify any areas for improvement. The feedback received was that the plant is operating very well. Assistance was provided to Council staff to optimise the operation of the new sand filters and provided some additional testing of flocculants to ensure that Council is using the best flocculant possible.

Level 2 Water Restrictions remain in place for Gundagai. Council staff are closely monitoring the levels of Burrinjuck Dam and Blowering Dam. If both dams fall below 20% capacity, Level 3 water restrictions will be imposed as per Council’s water restrictions procedure. Blowering Dam has already reached this point (currently at 19%), however, Burrinjuck Dam is at 37%. Based on previous trends it is highly unlikely that we will see a drop below 20% in Burrinjuck Dam until next Summer at the earliest, and potentially not occur at all if the catchment area receives ample rainfall.

Capital Works

Council staff have completed pouring the main slab of the causeway for the Deltroit Road Causeway Replacement project.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Heavy vehicle applications continue to be received for vehicle movements related to major projects currently underway throughout the LGA. Council staff are assessing these in accordance with the approved Vehicle Movement Plans in addition to Council’s direction from the report to Council in October. Of note, Council is continuing to receive Over Size Over Mass (OSOM) applications which are inconsistent with previously approved routes leading to the applications are being rejected.

Council has received 50 applications and reviewed a total of 49 Access Permit Applications for the LGA during March 2026.

Applications Received

Pre-Approvals

Approved

(no conditions)

Approved with Conditions

Refusals

Closed

Refusals were issued for Access Permit Applications where vehicles were at a weight, width or length deemed unsafe for requested roads, and vehicle movements would be incompatible with existing infrastructure (bridges etc). Applications are assessed in accordance with Council resolution.

The three closed assessments were for applications where an alternative route was adopted which didn’t include Council local roads. An example of this included a 160.5ton, 4.5m wide 30m long vehicle which wanted to travel along Edwardstown Road rather than utilising the State Highway network. The route was updated to only use State Highway network and the application was closed from Councils perspective.

Road Safety

During the month of March, changes to the speed limit surrounding Adjungbilly was being considered following traffic data recorded in the area. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) reviewed submissions, (there being no submissions) received following closure of the 28-day consultation period and notified Council of their decision. At the time of writing this report, Council staff are currently installing the signage to implement the temporary speed zoning.

Financial

Projects funded from various funding sources are as noted above and align with the adopted 2025/2026 budget.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

OLG 23a Guidelines have been reviewed and the work outlined in this report does not conflict with the guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

28 April 2026

7.7 Regional Services Gundagai

7.7.1 Gundagai Regional Services Report - March 2026

DOCUMENT NUMBER

467378

REPORTING OFFICER

Greg Ewings, Acting Manager Regional Services Gundagai

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Trevor Dando, Acting Deputy General Manager Operations

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

2. A region for the future

2.1 Recognised as a must-visit tourist destination

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

That the Gundagai Regional Services report for the month of March 2026 be noted.

Introduction

This report provides an overview of the key projects, works, and operational activities delivered by the Regional Services Division during March 2026. The period has seen continued progress across a range of services, with a strong focus on maintaining public infrastructure, enhancing community spaces, and ensuring reliable delivery of essential services throughout the Gundagai region.

The following sections highlight completed works, ongoing initiatives, and routine maintenance activities that contribute to the safety, accessibility, and presentation of community assets.

1. Regional Services – Parks, Reserves, Sporting Fields, Playgrounds and Projects

Key Achievements for the Month

Council staff continued to deliver a high standard of maintenance and improvement works across parks, reserves, and recreational facilities. Key activities included:

· Ongoing general maintenance of parks, reserves, sporting fields, and playgrounds to ensure safe and welcoming community spaces.

· Watering and routine upkeep of sporting fields, supporting their quality and usability.

· Proactive fire mitigation works undertaken in designated areas to enhance community safety.

· Cleaning and maintenance of transfer stations to support efficient waste management services.

· Completion of maintenance works at the Saleyards, contributing to operational functionality.

· Weeding and replanting within landscaped areas to improve visual amenity.

· Irrigation system maintenance and repairs to support sustainable water use.

2. Gundagai Memorial Swimming Pool

Contractors are currently undertaking repairs and maintenance works to the 50 metre pool superstructure. The repairs include the removal and replacement of damaged portions of expansion joints and the removal of the old surface tiling on the pool hob and face and preplacement of these tiles with anti -slip pool tiling.

3. Cemeteries

Council continues to maintain a respectful, well-presented, and accessible environment across all cemetery sites. Activities during the reporting period included:

· Ongoing general maintenance, including pathway upkeep, infrastructure inspections, and site monitoring.

· Two interments conducted in accordance with Council procedures, ensuring professional and respectful service delivery.

· Continued community engagement, with two Pre-Need contracts accepted, supporting forward planning for burial arrangements.

· Routine lawn care, weeding, and grounds maintenance undertaken to uphold presentation standards across all locations.

4. Biosecurity

Biosecurity efforts during March focused on strengthening compliance, collaboration, and community awareness in relation to weed management:

Active education and awareness of the transfer and spread of prohibited matter by vehicles has been shared with the community.

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5. Gundagai Public & Council Facilities income

Gundagai RV Park Income March 2026

· 01/03/26 – 31/03/26 - Total Income $387.65

Gundagai Landfill Income March 2026

· 01/03/26 – 31/03/26 - General Income $6819.99

Gundagai Standpipe Income March 2026

2025/2026		Income GST Incl.	Number of Transactions	Previous Year Income
2025	July	$3,013.61	13	$2,454.08
2025	August	$1,202.81	11	$1,424.58
2025	September	$2,543.68	12	$2,245.89
2025	October	$1,827.94	11	$3,235.13
2025	November	$5,232.65	16	$2,352.76
2025	December	$6,384.75	17	$3,083.95
2026	January	$11,743.19	17	$1,914.33
2026	February	$26,650.59	17	$2794.07
2026	March	$25,746.73	20	$6768.10
25/26	Totals	$84,345.95	134

Gundagai Saleyards Truck Wash March 2026

2025/2026		Income GST Incl.	Number of Transactions	Previous Year Income
2025	July	$3,518.05	34	$3,945.32
2025	August	$3,254.40	32	$2,968.02
2025	September	$4,022.16	24	$2,943.21
2025	October	$5,094.67	32	$2,731.61
2025	November	$3,976.71	32	$3,710.83
2025	December	$3,170.29	26	$3,645.21
2026	January	$3,908.68	28	$3,260.07
2026	February	$2,455.41	28	$3486.04
2026	March	$3,442.91	26	$3571.64
25/26	Totals	$32,843.28	262

6. Compliance

Council continues to ensure compliance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 – Reg 217(1)(f). Activities focus on monitoring, enforcement, and community education to promote responsible pet ownership and public safety.

Companion Animals – Key Activities

Council’s Companion Animals program continues to focus on community safety, responsible pet ownership, and proactive animal management across the region.

Council responded promptly to two separate reports of dogs entering private properties. Investigations were completed efficiently, with appropriate notices issued and constructive guidance provided to assist owners in meeting their responsibilities. These actions reinforce community safety and support ongoing responsible animal management across the region.

This report highlights the wide range of Regional Services activities delivered throughout March 2026, reflecting Council’s continued commitment to maintaining high-quality public amenities, supporting community safety, and delivering reliable and effective services to the Gundagai region.

Financial

There are no further financial implications as all work has been carried out as per the approved 25/26 budget allocations.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

There are no implications to the guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

28 April 2026

7.8 Regional Services Cootamundra

7.8.1 Cootamundra Regional Services Report - March 2026

DOCUMENT NUMBER

467205

REPORTING OFFICER

Steven Lowe, Acting Manager Regional Services Cootamundra

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Trevor Dando, Acting Deputy General Manager Operations

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

2. A region for the future

2.2 A thriving region that attracts people to live, work and visit

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

The Cootamundra Regional Services Report for the month of February 2026 be noted.

Introduction

This report has been prepared to inform Council of the activities undertaken by the Regional Services – Cootamundra department over the month of March 2026.

Discussion

Parks & Gardens

Parks and Gardens staff have been undertaking general seasonal duties as the summer sporting season comes to a close. The added rainfall has produced plenty of mowing, whipper snipping/edging, spraying and pruning of all parks and gardens areas.

General customer requests have been attended to amongst the large workload of the parks staff. Small tree requests and line of sight pruning are being completed as workflow allows. As there is a backlog of tree requests local contractors have been engaged to carry out some major tree works that are deemed dangerous or require specialist skills or equipment to undertake safely.

Staff have carried out small maintenance jobs on public toilets in order to keep them at a standard that will prolong life of the facilities. Most of this comes about due to old age and vandalism which is starting to arise again.

Parks staff are continuing to line mark and maintain sports surfaces for the upcoming winter sports, erection of goal posts, along with general turf care, troubleshooting and irrigation repairs as required.

Work has halted on the Peace Pavillion footpath due to the pavers not arriving on time. This work is due to resume early April and is being undertaken by a local contractor.

Saleyards / Truck Wash

The truck wash recorded 154 transactions for the month, generating a total of $10,527.99 in income.

Cemeteries

There were six burials at the Cootamundra Lawn Cemetery and one at Stockinbingal during March. One plaque was removed for refurbishment.

Council staff held an onsite inception meeting with the consultant undertaking the Cootamundra Cemetery Masterplan. The community consultation process has commenced in addition to arranging individual meetings with key stakeholders.

Regulatory Services

The total Companion Animal fees collect for March was $710.

There was one cat and five dogs in the shelter at the beginning of March. Four cats & eight dogs were also impounded.

Two cats were returned to their owner, one cat went to rescue, one cat was euthanised due to behavioural issues and one cat remains at the facility and is still in its holding period.

Four dogs have been relocated to rescue organisations, and one was rehomed locally.

Five dogs were returned to their owners. Of the three remaining, one is still in its holding period, and one is available for adoption.

Biosecurity

Inspections for March

- 12 high risk roadsides were inspected

- 4 council owned and managed lands

- Jindalee National Park

Spraying for March

- 4 local roads

- Cootamundra Showground

- Muttama Creek

- 14 Cooper Street – Elm Tree

Scheduled Spraying Works

- Olympic Highway, Burley Griffing Way, Jugiong Road, Old Gundagai Road.

- Cootamundra Cemetery, Cowcumbla Tank Reserve.

Waste Services

The secondhand tip shop processed 111 transactions for January with a total of $987.68 in income. During this time staff have diverted 980kg of waste from the landfill into the shop to be repurposed.

A total of 9.76 tonnes of recycled crushed concrete was sold this month and a total of 75.14 tonnes of compost soil. The crushed concrete pile has now been depleted, a contractor has commenced the crushing process for the current 6,460 tonnes of stockpiled concrete, bricks and pavers.

Ramps have been installed at compactor to raise the height of the trailer to reduce the gap where rubbish could fall out onto the ground. Previously the compactor trailers were around 6 inches too low for the compactor slug, leaving a gap where rubbish would spill out as the ram compacted the rubbish.

Facilities

Further repairs were made to the men’s bathroom at the Cootamundra caravan park. Several wall tiles had to be replaced to make the area safe and functional. The male toilet cistern was also repaired due to constantly leaking.

The library front sliding doors needed to be repaired as they would not open correctly to allow patrons into the building.

The Cootamundra EV charging stations’ data for March is shown below:-

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Capital Works Projects

Work has commenced on the Fisher Park Changerooms project. The old infrastructure and slab have been removed with the intention to have the plumbing and slab installed mid-April. This project is funded the SCCF Round 5 and will provide two female changerooms, a kitchen, bar and public amenities.

Council has been contacted by multiple companies who are interested in providing fast charging stations located in the Cootamundra RSL car park. Due to the limited power available in this area, the companies are offering the use of battery installations to assist with storing enough power to charge vehicles without having any effect on the club’s existing electricity requirements. The next step requires Council to decide which company we would prefer to partner with, provide a letter of support for the company to apply to the funding body. If the application is successful, the chargers will be installed within 24 months of signing the funding agreement with the NSW Government.

Financial

All areas of expenditure relating to operations within the Regional Services – Cootamundra department are within budget allocations.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

No impacts associated with this report.

Cash at 31 March 2026	31,792,702
Less:
Externally Restricted Reserves	(23,106,186)
Add:
Grant Debtors and Contract Asset Outstanding	345,725
Unrestricted Cash	9,032,241

Less:
Internally Restricted Allocations	(8,066,851)
Net Balance	965,390

REPORTING OFFICER	Teresa Breslin, Executive Assistant to Mayor and General Manager
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS	There are no Financial implications associated with this report.
LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS	There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS	There are no Policy implications associated with this report.
ATTACHMENTS	1. Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 24 March 2026

DOCUMENT NUMBER	467812
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Abb McAlister, Mayor
REPORTING OFFICER	Abb McAlister, Mayor
ATTACHMENTS	Nil

DOCUMENT NUMBER	468865
REPORTING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager

DOCUMENT NUMBER	468874
REPORTING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager

DOCUMENT NUMBER	468877
REPORTING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager

DOCUMENT NUMBER	468880
REPORTING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager

DOCUMENT NUMBER	468881
REPORTING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager

DOCUMENT NUMBER	468883
REPORTING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager