FEDERATION COUNCIL SNIPPETS ALCOHOL FREE ZONES & ALCOHOL PROHIBITED AREAS
CREATING OPPORTUNITY CELEBRATING COMMUNITY
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UNDER REVIEW - have your say! POSITION VACANT Federation Council is committed to being a quality Council with a strong focus on the delivery of services that continually meet community expectations. If you are committed to excellent customer service, being a competent team player and have a focus on results orientation that drives strategic thinking and fosters a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement, then one of these opportunities are for you: • Electrical Technician • Landfill Officer • Assistant Depot Officer A more detailed advertisement and position description can be obtained from Council’s website. Emailing: jobs@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or by phone on (02) 6033 8903.
SLOW DOWN IN YOUR STREET: NOMINATE A LOCATION Concerned about speeding in your neighbourhood? Federation Council is inviting residents to nominate local streets for our portable speed boards and ‘Slow Down’ signage. These boards provide motorists with real time speed feedback, serving as a vital reminder to stay within the limit. With 29.3% of serious injury and fatality crashes in our region involving speed, these tools are essential for educating drivers and keeping our residential areas safe. If you’d like to see a speed board or “slow down” sign in your street, let us know! Simply suggest a location by completing the quick online form available on Council’s website. Together, we can encourage safer driving habits and protect our community.
JOIN THE FEDERATION COUNCIL ROADS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Federation Council is calling for nominations for residents to join the Road Advisory Committee. A group established to provide the community feedback on the strategic management of Council’s road and bridge assets. As a volunteer member, you will offer advice on road hierarchy, maintenance service levels and the development of four-year renewal programs based on assets data. Council is seeking two representatives from each of the four geographical quadrants to ensure a diverse range of perspectives from the farming, business and residential sectors. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 1 June, 2026. If you are interested in this two-year appointment, please visit Council’s website for further details.
FREE MICROCHIPPING DAY It’s time to grab your furry friends and join us for our Free Microchipping Day in Howlong and Mulwala! This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure your pets are safely identifiable so they can always find their way home. To make the day even better, we’ll be hosting a free sausage sizzle for all attendees! Event details: Saturday 23 May, 2026 Howlong: 9am - 11am | Lowe Square, Hawkins Street • • Mulwala: 12pm - 2pm | Council Office & Library, 71 Melbourne Street T&C’s apply. Find out more from Council’s website.
MIKI CITY 2026 STUDENT EXCHANGE SEEKING HOST FAMILIES We are so excited to announce that students from our Sister City, Miki City, Japan, are visiting Federation Council this August! We are looking for residents to act as host families. Whether you’re a family with kids or a couple with a spare room, this is a unique chance to share the Australian way of life and build lifelong international friendships. In 2023, over 60 locals made this exchange a huge success, let’s make 2026 even better! • Visit dates: August 2026. • Expressions of interest close: Monday 15 June, 2026. Express your interest via the online form on the Council’s website.
SERVICE NSW MOBILE SERVICE The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre is coming to Mulwala They will be set up at Club Mulwala, 271 Melbourne St on the following: • Wednesday 27 May, 2026 from 9am - 3:30pm
DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS
Public notice is given pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, that the Council has granted development consent in respect of the following developments. The consents are available for public inspection by contacting Council during business hours. DA NO.
Address
Approved Work
10.2026.57.2
15 Pell Street, Howlong
Modification of Shed Consent
10.2026.82.1
168 Clarke Street, Howlong
Shed 146sqm
ON EXHIBITION DRAFT REVENUE POLICY 2026-2027 At Council’s April ordinary meeting it endorsed the Draft Revenue Policy 2026-2027 for public exhibition for a period of 28 days. Have your Say on how your rate increase for 2026-2027 is applied next financial year! For the 2026-2027 financial year, Council has received approval from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to increase its total general rates income. Within the Federation Council Revenue Policy 2026-2027 currently out on exhibition, there are four proposed options for how rates will be distributed across the community next financial year. These options do not change the total amount of money Council can collect, but they do change how much of your bill is a fixed (Base Rate) versus how much is based on your property’s land value (Ad Valorem). Advise the Council of your preferred option by completing our online poll question available on the Council’s website. Council is inviting residents to review the draft policy and provide any feedback by 5pm, Wednesday 27 May, 2026. The draft document and poll question is available for viewing from Council’s website or at any Council office. Anyone interested in providing feedback should do so in writing, addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646 or email council@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au STORMWATER SERVICING PLAN - FUTURE URBAN GROWTH AREAS Federation Council is looking ahead to the next 40 years of urban growth. At the March 2026 meeting, Council resolved to place the Stormwater Servicing Plan on public exhibition, and we want to hear from you. This plan outlines the conceptual infrastructure required to manage rainfall runoff in our future urban growth areas. Stormwater infrastructure provides for the treatment and conveyance of local rainfall runoff to the receiving waters (i.e. to the Murray River in the case of Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala). What is the Stormwater Servicing Plan? The plan provides a high level roadmap for the pipes, treatment systems, and infrastructure needed to service our growing communities. While the current designs are indicative, they provide the foundation for detailed planning that will occur as development progresses over the coming decades. Refinement of these concept designs will include further direct consultation with affected landowners as projects move toward the detailed design phase. The plan is open for public comment from Wednesday 20 May to Wednesday 17 June, 2026. You can review the documents in the following ways: • Online: Download the full document from Council’s website. • In Person: View a hard copy at the Corowa Council Office. • Information Sessions: Meet face-to-face with Council staff at our “Drop-In” sessions (no appointment necessary): • Corowa: Tuesday 26 May, 3pm – 6pm (Corowa Civic Centre) • Howlong: Wednesday 27 May, 3pm – 6pm (Howlong Council Office & Library) • Mulwala: Thursday 28 May, 3pm – 6pm (Mulwala Council Office & Library) Any person interested in making a submission should do so in writing addressed to the General Manager, Federation Council, PO Box 77, Corowa, NSW 2646 or by email to council@federationcouncil.nsw. gov.au. Submission will be received up until 5pm on Wednesday 1 July, 2026.
ALCOHOL FREE ZONES & ALCOHOL PROHIBITED AREAS UNDER REVIEW With the expiry of the existing Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas in Corowa, Howlong, and Mulwala on 1 December, 2025. Federation Council is seeking feedback from local businesses and the community regarding their potential re-establishment. First established in 2014, these zones are designed to support a safe, family-friendly environment in our main townships. The primary objectives include: • Reducing alcohol related disorderly behaviour and antisocial incidents. Minimising alcohol related littering and vandalism in public • spaces. Improving the overall peace and enjoyment of our parks, • streets and footpaths. We encourage residents to review the specific locations and boundaries by viewing the detailed maps available from Council’s website. Your feedback is essential in helping Council decide whether to maintain, move, or remove these restrictions. Complete the online survey available from Council’s website or if you prefer a written submission, please email to council@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or post: PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646. Submissions close: Tuesday 2 June, 2026.
HELP US SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR LIBRARY SERVICE Federation Council is committed to ensuring that our community facilities remain relevant, accessible and efficient in a rapidly changing environment. As part of this commitment, we are officially launching a Library Service Review to better understand how our current services align with your needs, technological advancements and modern literacy trends. What we want to discover: • How you currently utilise our branches (or why you might not). • Any barriers to access you may experience. Which new programs, digital resources, or services would • provide the greatest value to the community. Your feedback is essential. It will provide the data necessary to develop a future focused service model that maximises participation and delivers high quality, cost effective library experiences across the Federation Council area. Complete our 10 minute survey from Council’s website or send your feedback via email to council@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or by letter addressed to PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646. Visit any Council library branch to chat with our staff or fill out a hard copy survey. Submissions close: Friday 29 May, 2026.
EOI TO TRANSFORM BALL PARK CARAVAN PARK IN COROWA Federation Council has officially opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process, inviting experienced developers and holiday park operators to lead in the major re-development and long-term management of the iconic Ball Park Caravan Park in Corowa, NSW. Positioned in a prime absolutewaterfront location on the banks of the Murray River, the park is one of the region’s most significant tourism assets. The EOI (Reference: 2026-305) represents a unique, blank-canvas opportunity to modernise the site, elevate the visitor experience, and solidify Corowa as a premier drive-market destination. Interested parties are encouraged to review the comprehensive briefing documents and submit their proposals before the June deadline. Key Project Details: • Project Name: Expression of Interest 2026–305 - For the Re-Development and Management of Ball Park Caravan Park, Corowa • Reference Number: EOI 2026-305 • Submission Closing Date: Friday 26 June, 2026 at 5:00 PM NSW Time. How to Apply: Full EOI documentation, site guidelines, and submission portals are available publicly online. Interested operators can download the documents via Council’s procurement portal on Corowa General Office Council’s Civic Centre, 100 Edward Street website. Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm Phone (02) 6033 8999 council@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au Published Date 20/5/2026