February 2025

What happened at the February meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the February meeting held in Corowa:

General Manager’s Reports:

  • Disclosure of Interest Returns for Designated Persons - New Employees (Initial Return)
  • Federation Council Delivery Program 2022-2026 and Operational Plan 2024-2025 - Six monthly progress report for the period from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024
  • Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National Conference 2025 - Attendance and Motions
  • Southern Riverina Drought Resilience Plan (SRDRP) - Next Steps
  • Albury Wodonga Hospital Development - Lobbying and Advocacy Update
  • Federal Government Election - Advocacy and update on Federal Government inquiry into Local Government Sustainability

  • Stakeholder Reference Group Expressions of Interest - Planning and Development Service Review

  • Submission of the Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Urana Progress Association.

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

  • Financial Performance Report as at 31 January 2025.
  • Quarterly Budget Review Statement Second Quarter 2024/2025.
  • Independent Review recommendations update.
  • Ball Park and Urana Caravan Parks - 1) Industry Specialist consultant to be appointed, to progress long term lease options and develop Urana Caravan Park Plan of Management and extend camping area, 2) Seeking General Manager delegation to negotiate current Ball Park Caravan Park Managers contract extension.
  • Federation Ageing Well Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, Version 2 - Seeking Endorsement.

 

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports:

  • Planning & Development consents, approvals and certificates issued since previous Council meeting.
  • Update 2022 Flood Event - Remediation of Buildings & Facilities.
  • Corowa Aquatic Centre Consultative Committee - Updated Terms of Reference and Appointment of Chair / Deputy Chair Roles.
  • Saleyards Consultative Committee - Terms of Reference, Appointment of Chair and Deputy Chair Roles and EOI Community Representative.
  • Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala Flood Risk Management Study and Plan Grant reference number 2024/FMP/0052.

 

Director Engineering Services Reports:

  • Report on the progress of the Works Program - January 2025.
  • Corowa Aerodrome Service Review.
  • Update on the new waste and recycling collection contract.
  • Closure of the Landfill at Corowa Waste Management Centre.
  • Update on the Speed Zone change for Redlands Road, Corowa.
  • RFT 2024-215 - Upgrade of Federation Way, Daysdale - Open Report.

Tune in to the latest happenings from our recent council meeting via the live recording, or read the full reports in the Council Agenda Paper.

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