Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee - 4 Aug 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Council to investigate repair options for Moulder Park weir
  Council has ordered an investigation into repairing the Moulder Park weir in Sale Street, including costings and funding sources.
  The investigation could lead to a future infrastructure project affecting a local park and waterway.
• Moulder Park targeted for weed, tree and sediment management
  Council endorsed environmental maintenance at Moulder Park, including high-threat weed control and action on gravel and sediment entering the waterway.
  The work has a direct local environmental and amenity impact and may require operational resources.
• Council considers a possible backyard greening kit for Orange residents
  Staff will cost a 'Greening Orange: One Backyard at a Time' kit, with options for free distribution or a nominal fee.
  The proposal could give residents practical support for backyard planting and urban forest goals, but no program has yet been approved.

Decisions

• Moulder Park weir investigation
  Council will investigate repairing the Moulder Park weir in Sale Street and report back with options, costings and possible funding sources.
  Residents will receive a future report on repair options, costs and funding for the weir.
• Moulder Park environmental management
  Council will undertake control of high-threat weeds, maintenance of existing trees and waterway management, including addressing gravel and sediment entering the waterway.
  The work is intended to improve environmental conditions and maintenance at Moulder Park.
• 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.
• Moulder Park footbridge follow-up
  Councillor D Mallard asked for a timeframe for replacing the Moulder Park footbridge and requested signage about its closure. The question was taken on notice.
  Residents will be seeking information about the bridge replacement schedule and clear communication about the closure.

Discussion

• Moulder Park infrastructure and waterway works
  The meeting endorsed investigation of the Moulder Park weir, environmental maintenance works and follow-up on the closed footbridge.
  These actions affect access, safety, maintenance and the condition of a local park and waterway.
• 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.

Impacts

• A future report will outline Moulder Park weir repair options, costs and funding sources.
• High-threat weeds, existing trees, gravel and sediment in the Moulder Park waterway are identified for management action.
• The proposed 'Greening Orange: One Backyard at a Time' kit may be free or available for a nominal fee, subject to further consideration.
• Council is expected to respond to a question about the Moulder Park footbridge replacement timeframe and signage for the closure.

Places

• Moulder Park (park and waterway)
  Subject of weir repair investigation, weed and tree maintenance, waterway management and footbridge replacement follow-up.
• Sale Street (street)
  Location of the Moulder Park weir proposed for investigation.
• Orange (city)
  Local government area and focus of the Urban Forest Strategy and proposed resident greening kit.

Next

• Investigate Moulder Park weir repair options, costings and funding sources, then report back to Council.
  Not specified.
• Undertake high-threat weed control, existing-tree maintenance and waterway management at Moulder Park.
  Not specified.
• Prepare a costed report on the proposed 'Greening Orange: One Backyard at a Time' kit, including free and nominal-fee options.
  Not specified.
• Respond to the question about the Moulder Park footbridge replacement timeframe and provide signage relating to the closure.
  Taken on notice; timeframe not specified.

Extract

MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY POLICY COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIVIC CENTRE, BYNG STREET, ORANGE ON 4 AUGUST 2026 COMMENCING AT 6.35 PM 1 INTRODUCTION ATTENDANCE Cr D Mallard (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto (Mayor), Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr G Judge, Cr F Kinghorne (AudioVisual Link), Cr M McDonell, Cr S Peterson, Cr G Power, Cr M Ruddy, Cr J Stedman, Cr J Whitton Chief Executive Officer, Director Corporate & Commercial Services, Director Community, Recreation & Cultural Services, Acting Director Infrastructure (Gailey), Acting Manager Development Assessments (Weir), Senior Planner (Yates), Communications Lead, Manager Corporate Governance, Governance...