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Wagga Wagga City Council weekly newsletter
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Issue #478
Arts & Culture
Leaps and bounds!
CIRCUS FUN: The Civic Theatre and Flying Fruit Fly Circus (FFFC) came together this week to bring a five day Circus Camp for local youth to enjoy. Pictured: FFFC Artistic Director Anni Davey and Civic Theatre Venue Assistant Sally Jackson.
Works & Projects
Works underway on major road rehabilitation program Wagga Wagga City Council has embarked on its major program of civil works for the repair, rehabilitation and renewal of several key connector and heavily used roads in the local government area. The program is being delivered in three separate packages – two by contractors and the third by Council infrastructure and civil works teams. Work commenced at the start of the
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new year on the stretch of Boorooma Street, between Farrer Road to Avocet Drive, while road rehabilitation works have also been carried out this week in Arnott Street in Ashmont, and Main Steet in Lake Albert. Manager Transport & Traffic Jamie Harwood advises there will be changes to traffic conditions in Johnston, Church and Cross streets over the coming two weeks due to road works. “Contractors are set to start road rehabilitation works in Johnston Street on Monday (15 January), weather permitting, followed by Church and Cross streets, with the initial stabilisation of each expected to be completed by the end of the first week,” Mr Harwood said. “The new asphalt wearing course will be applied in the week starting Monday 22 January, again weather permitting.” During these works, there will be lane closures which will impact the flow of traffic and roadside car parking availability along these streets. Where possible, parking access will be permitted at the Wagga Beach carpark and Cross Street carpark. “Please allow extra time to find parking if you’re planning to visit the Wagga Beach or Riverside precinct and playground, or
to attend church services or funerals at St Michael’s Cathedral, St John’s Anglican Church or St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church,” Mr Harwood said. “We understand these changes will cause some disruption to the community and apologise for any inconvenience it may cause. “The rehabilitation of these roads is important as it will improve their quality and make them safer and smoother for the driving public.” The works will be carried out between 6am-7pm and will be under traffic control. Also scheduled to start on Monday will be the interim road maintenance works on Gregadoo Road between Plumpton Road and Plunkett Drive. The temporary maintenance works involve rehabilitation of the existing road pavement and sealing the surface to last for approximately 12 months. For more information about the program and to follow progress of the project, visit haveyoursay.wagga.nsw. gov.au/road-rehabilitation-program To stay up to date about road works and road closures in the area, visit livetraffic.com
Students show off their skills with the Civic Theatre Summer Circus Camp The Civic Theatre held a free five-day Summer Circus Camp this week for young people aged 12-18 years, which kicked off on Monday 8 January. The program engaged with nationally renowned Flying Fruit Fly Circus (FFFC) to bring a team of six trainers to teach a range of circus skills including ground acrobatics (tumble, pyramids, movement), aerials, hula hoop, juggling, and manipulation. Manager Civic Theatre Claire Harris says the Civic Theatre team identified circus as an ideal creative form for those aged 12-18 years. “Circus offers every young person an opportunity to enjoy and master difficult skills,” Ms Harris said. “Through introducing simple but recognisable circus skills that are easily mastered and celebrated, the trainers increased the difficulty as interest and focus built throughout the week. “One highlight of the week was a trip to the FFFC Creative Headquarters in Albury to give the participants the opportunity to train in a fit-for-purpose, elite environment, as well as observe the ‘regular’ training and rehearsals of young performers and professionals. “Circus is inclusive, physically active and mentally challenging, using a teach-through-success approach. It inherently celebrates diversity, like a team sport that is non-competitive. “Big people stand on the bottom of pyramids and little people stand on top. There is something for all skills and interests from tumblers or dextrous manipulators, to introverted jugglers and extroverted clowns.” The week wrapped up with a show for family and friends on Friday, celebrating the achievements of the participants. By increasing the difficulty of the skills in the lead up to the performance, participants were encouraged to build an appetite for greater challenges. The program is funded by The NSW State Government through its Holiday Break funding program. “The funding has also allowed the Civic Theatre to offer this program for free to local youth, which opens it up to those who are experiencing significant community and social disadvantage.” For more programs and opportunities, visit civictheatre.com.au/education
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