Overview
The Wagga Wagga community is being encouraged to give their input on proposed new fees for the sportsground lighting at Norman Duck Oval in San Isidore, and a new fee for Council-led festival, event site fees and use of event infrastructure and resources.
At its Ordinary Meeting on Monday 23 June, Council endorsed placing the Proposed New Fees and Charges for 2025/26 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 24 June 2025 to 22 July 2025. Public submissions are invited during this period.
Summary
Introduction of Fees for Sportsground oval lighting at Norman Duck Oval
Council has recently upgraded the sportsground oval lighting at Norman Duck Oval with a Cloud master unit, which will allow for these lights to now be booked through Council’s booking process for sportsground lighting – which will now align with all other users of sportsground lighting.
Council staff have now developed four (4) new fees for this lighting.
| Item Number | Fee and Charge Description | Pricing Policy ID | 2025/26 Fee (excl. GST) | GST | 2025/26 Fee (incl. GST) | Basis |
| NEW | Norman Duck Oval – Top West | C | $6.89 | $0.69 | $7.58 | Per Hour
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| NEW | Norman Duck Oval – Bottom West | C | $4.11 | $0.41 | $4.53 | Per Hour |
| NEW | Norman Duck Oval – Top East | C | $7.78 | $0.78 | $8.56 | Per Hour |
| NEW | Norman Duck Oval – Bottom East | C | $4.34 | $0.43 | $4.78 | Per Hour |
It is proposed new fees will be charged during the 2025/26 financial year.
Introduction of Fees for Council-led Festival and Event Infrastructure Use
It is proposed that a new fee category be introduced for Council-led festival and event site fees, including the use of Council-owned event infrastructure and resources, such as food trailers and generators.
This fee is intended to reflect the operational costs associated with providing, transporting, maintaining, and supporting these resources at Council-led events.
The proposed fees relate in part to new food trailers acquired through funding received through the Transport NSW Permit/Plug/Play Pilot Program.
These food trailers are intended to support activation of public spaces and enhance the vibrancy of Council-led events. Introducing a usage fee allows Council to manage and maintain these assets sustainably while continuing to deliver accessible and well-supported community events.
| Item Number | Fee and Charge Description | 2025/26 Fee (exclusive of GST) | GST | 2025/26 Fee (inclusive of GST) | Basis |
| NEW | Council led festival, event site fees and use of event infrastructure/resources | $0 - $500 | $0-$50 | $0-$550 | Daily |
It is proposed new fees will be charged during the 2025/26 financial year.
* Due to the nature of some events, to encourage users and community participation, and/or considering the level of service required from Council officers, a reduced pricing point down to $0 may be offered.
