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Orange
Mentions
- Local government area served by Orange City Council.
- Council area and location of the meeting.
- Location named in the Purple Flag accreditation recommendation.
- Location of the Council, adopted transport and recreation strategies, and broader service impacts.
- Local government area and location of the Council, Planetarium and school matters.
- Location of the council and committee decisions, local organisations and events.
Decisions
Property call option extended
Council approved a two-year extension of the call option for 1 Summer Street and 160 Woodward Street, ending 30 June 2029, and approved associated agreement changes.
Extends Council's property-related arrangement for sites in central Orange, although the detailed commercial terms remain confidential.
LGNSW conference attendance approved
Up to six councillors were approved to attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference in Wollongong from 22–24 November 2026, with three councillors nominated as voting delegates.
Allows councillors to represent Orange in sector-wide policy and voting discussions; associated attendance costs will be incurred.
Continue pursuing Purple Flag accreditation
Council determined that Orange should continue pursuing Purple Flag accreditation, with support from the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee.
The accreditation program may influence how Orange promotes and manages its evening economy, safety and after-dark activity.
Reusable Period Product Rebate Program extended
Council acknowledged that the 12-month trial exhausted its $5,000 allocation early and established a five-year program. It will allocate $5,000 per financial year, subject to annual budget approval, and provide eligible Orange Local Government Area residents with a 50% rebate on eligible reusable period products, capped at $50 per person per financial year, with a $15 minimum claim amount. Multiple eligible people in one household may claim.
Eligible residents may receive financial assistance when purchasing reusable period products. Council will collect de-identified usage data, continue promotion and report on outcomes after five years.
Active Transport Strategy adopted
Council adopted the Orange Active Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan (2026) following public exhibition.
The strategy provides the adopted direction for walking, cycling and other active-transport improvements in Orange.
Open Space and Recreation Strategy adopted with amendments
Council adopted the Orange Open Space and Recreation Strategy and Implementation Plan 2026 as amended.
The strategy will guide future planning and investment in parks, open space, sport and recreation facilities.
East Orange Harvesting Wetlands contract awarded
Council accepted Motive Civil and Plant Hire Pty Ltd's tender for construction of the East Orange Harvesting Wetlands for $8,251,396.85 excluding GST, subject to a satisfactory financial check, with a 10% contingency provision.
The project will proceed under a major construction contract and may affect local water management and construction activity.
Tree removal at Orange Anglican Grammar School
Council approved the removal of an 18-metre mature Southern Blue Gum in a children’s play area because of safety concerns. The school must plant six replacement trees and arrange for the timber to be harvested, treated and reused where possible.
The decision affects safety in a school play area and requires significant replacement planting.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan adopted
Council adopted the Blayney Cabonne Orange Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026–2030.
The plan sets the regional direction for improving access and inclusion for people with disability.
Orange Regional Planetarium audiovisual contract awarded
Council accepted Evans and Sutherland Computer Corporation’s tender to supply and install audiovisual and sound equipment for prerecorded shows at the Orange Regional Planetarium. The contract value is US$477,184, reported as approximately A$692,833.84 excluding GST.
The contract supports an upgrade to Planetarium presentation infrastructure and represents a substantial public procurement decision.
Community donations approved
Council approved donations to The Canobolas Highland Pipe Band Inc ($1,500), Housing Plus ($2,500), Allegri Singers Inc ($1,000), North West Orange Rural Fire Brigade ($2,000), Orange Woodworkers Men’s Shed Inc ($1,220), Rotary Club of Orange Inc ($2,500), Orange Older Women’s Network ($2,500), Country Education Foundation of Orange and District ($2,500), Gnoo Blas Classic Car Club Orange ($2,000), and Midnight on Molloy - Halloween Display ($2,497).
The grants will support local cultural, community, education, rural fire, social and event activities.
Two donation applications deferred
The $1,724 application from Carousel Kids Preloved Market was deferred to the next Small Donations round on 1 December 2026. The $2,500 application from Orange Regional Malayalee Association was deferred while Council obtains clarification from the applicant.
The organisations will not receive funding through this meeting and must await a later decision or provide further information.
Event Development Funding approved
Council approved $10,000 for Orange Chamber Music under the Flagship Event Category and $10,000 for the Orange Wine Festival and Show under the Visitor Economy Event Category. The Chamber Music event is scheduled for 11–14 March 2027; the wine festival and show dates are 19–24 September 2026 and 16–25 October 2026.
The funding supports two major events expected to contribute to Orange’s cultural and visitor economy activity.
Resident greening kit report
Staff will prepare a report on the materials and staff costs of developing a 'Greening Orange: One Backyard at a Time' kit under the Urban Forest Strategy. The report will consider free and nominal-fee options.
Residents may eventually have access to a backyard greening kit, subject to a future report and Council decision.
Orange airport ILS proposal deferred
Council deferred consideration of investigating an instrument landing system at Orange Airport to the next Airport Community Committee meeting.
Pushes the airport weather/landing technology discussion to a later advisory forum before any further action.
Churchill Avenue sewer works approved
Council resolved to proceed under section 67(2) of the Local Government Act with sewer-related works on 13 private properties between 40 and 64 Churchill Avenue, Orange.
Affects nearby property owners and may involve service interruptions or property access works.
Topics
Central Orange property arrangement
The call option covering 1 Summer Street and 160 Woodward Street was extended to 30 June 2029. The item was considered confidential on commercial-advantage grounds.
Maintains Council's property rights over two Orange sites, but public detail about the arrangement is limited.
Purple Flag accreditation
Council adopted the relevant recommendation from the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee to continue pursuing Purple Flag accreditation for Orange.
Residents, visitors and evening-economy businesses may be affected by future initiatives connected with after-dark safety, hospitality and local activity.
Sale of Redleaf development land
In closed session, Council approved the sale of specified Stage 1 Release 1 lots in the Orange Gateway Project according to the Project Delivery Agreement with Landcom, subject to final price negotiation. Council also authorised amendments allowing Landcom officers to execute sales contracts under power of attorney.
The decision supports the next stage of land release at the Redleaf Orange development.
Orange Airport hangar lease
Council approved a five-year option for Lease of Hangar Site L at Orange Airport and authorised execution of the necessary documents.
The decision provides continued tenure for the hangar site at Orange Airport.
Risk management policy adopted
Council adopted the Orange City Council Risk Appetite Statement and Strategic Policy ST15 - Risk Management.
The policies set Council's approach to managing organisational and service-delivery risks.
NAIDOC Week 2026 planning
Council determined recommendations relating to new community committee members and accepted an event expression of interest from Dark Horse Photography.
Provides a pathway for planning and delivering NAIDOC Week 2026 events in the Orange community.
Greening Orange resident kit
Council requested costing options for a resident kit supporting implementation of the Urban Forest Strategy adopted in 2025.
A future Council decision could provide residents with practical support for backyard planting and urban greening.
Australian National Field Days funding
The Finance Policy Committee resolved to approve an application for $10,000 under Orange City Council's Flagship Funding Stream.
Residents and local businesses may benefit from the event's community participation, visitor spending and regional exposure.
Open forum admitted late items
Council agreed to consider two late items: a rescission notice on Orange Sports Precinct field lighting and a notice of motion about amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act.
Shows council flexibility in adding urgent public items to the agenda.
Confidential discussion on sports precinct tender
The meeting went into closed session to consider confidential information on Orange Sports Precinct field lighting tender matters before public resolutions were made.
Commercially sensitive procurement matters were considered out of public view.
Woodward Street sign adjustment near Orange High School
The committee supported removing and relocating a No Stopping sign near the DuntryLeague entrance and replacing another sign with a No Stopping repeater sign.
Could change parking and stopping behaviour around the school bus loop and adjacent street frontage.
East Orange wetland and stormwater harvesting programme
A councillor asked about construction on the Blackman’s Swamp Creek stormwater harvesting program and whether it contributes to water capture before summer 2027; the response was not fully captured in the extract.
Relevant to local water capture, drainage and environmental infrastructure planning.