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Wagga Wagga City Council weekly newsletter
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Issue #473
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Works & Projects
WORKS AHEAD: Marshalls Creek Bridge on Kooringal Road.
Two major road works packages unveiled
Have your say on Wagga Wagga's cultural, creative and economic future GET INVOLVED: Wiradyuri Elder Uncle James Ingram, Council General Manager Peter Thompson and Wagga Wagga Mayor Cr Dallas Tout launch the Cultural Precinct Engagement survey, encouraging the local community to have their say on the two concepts.
What public venue do you want in Wagga Wagga for events, shows and conferences to make our city an even better place to live? That is the question Wagga Wagga City Council is asking the community to answer through its Cultural Precinct Engagement survey, launched on Wednesday 22 November. Our city is growing, and we have two big ideas that will create opportunities in entertainment, conferencing and cultural life as we move forward PROJECT A: A new regional scale entertainment centre that supports larger entertainment opportunities as well as conventions and conferences with configurable space options and incorporates a First Nations cultural centre, located at Riverside. PROJECT B: An expansion of the Civic Theatre at the Wollundry Lagoon that adds two new venue spaces to support more performances, theatre, live music concerts and workshops. The engagement process aims to find out which of these concepts is seen as the highest priority by residents. Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Dallas Tout said it is an important decision for the future direction of culture and entertainment in the city.
“We've listened to past engagement and now we need our community’s help to determine what concept they want us to pursue first,” Cr Tout said. “As one of the leading regional centres in NSW, Wagga Wagga needs facilities which provide both lifestyle and economic benefits for the community at a regional scale.” Cultural, business conferencing and entertainment venue This project would create a regionally significant venue on the current Cross Street carpark site adjacent to the river, that would attract and host concerts, business conferences, trade shows and exhibitions and provide a premier space for gala dinners and award nights. The precinct would include a First Nations Place Keeping Facility and Cultural Centre to allow the stories of Aboriginal people to be told through high quality exhibitions, education and public engagement activities. Expansion of the Civic Theatre A draft masterplan has been created to explore expanding the theatre by adding two more performance and event spaces to the current 491 fixedseat theatre. All of this would increase the capacity of the theatre on any one night, boosting night-time economy in a
Hey Wagga Wagga residents, your input is needed!
bustling performing arts centre. General Manager Peter Thompson said our community has been the biggest advocate for these projects through past community engagement. “They would both be great additions to our city and surrounding region, generating jobs and stimulating the economy for decades to come,” Mr Thompson said. “However, as it is highly unlikely we would be able to get external funding to pursue both projects at the same time, we are seeking to understand the community's priority. “By giving us your feedback on the two options, it will help to direct Council’s efforts in seeking this crucial funding support. “I encourage our residents and businesses to get involved in this consultation; now is the time to have your say on how you would like to see the heart of our city grow and transform into the future. “Our staff will be heading out to locations and events over the next 28 days to chat with you and answer your questions face-to-face.” Turn over to see more about the two proposals and artist impressions. Complete the survey at haveyoursay.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ future-venue
Council has announced a program of major civil works worth a total of almost $5.5 million, for the repair, rehabilitation and renewal of several key roads in our network. At its meeting on 20 November, Council accepted a $4.5 million offer from Complete Road Seal (CRS) for the rehabilitation of 13 road segments within Wagga Wagga. The works will include sections of Kooringal Road, Copland Street, Morgan Street, Forsyth Street and Johnston Street, as well as the length of Church Street and Cross Street. It adds to a $1 million contract already approved to contractors Fulton Hogan for a separate package for works. This will include rehabilitating part of Boorooma Street and Arnott Street in Ashmont, as well as road repairs on McNickle Road, O’Briens Creek Road and Oxley Bridge Road. Director Infrastructure Services Warren Faulkner said the roads in these two packages were prioritised for rehabilitation and renewal in the 20232024 financial year as part of Council’s longer term asset management plan. “This program of civil works will renew and improve these roads to make them safer and improve the drive quality for the travelling public,” Mr Faulkner said. The Kooringal Road works will be carried out in four sections: Lake Albert Road to Plumpton Road; Fay Avenue to Vincent Road; Simkin Cresent south for 300 metres; and Marshalls Creek Bridge to the Sturt Highway. “Contractors will also be rehabilitating Boorooma Street between the roundabouts at Messenger Avenue and Farrer Road, with an interim fix to remove the patchwork quilt of repairs to potholes,” Mr Faulkner said. “The temporary seal will provide a smoother and safer road surface until a full upgrade of the street is carried out as part of the Northern Growth Area Contributions plan.” A schedule of works for the two packages will be developed once the contracts have been finalised. The program of works is being funded by Council, the NSW Government's Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund and the Australian Government's Roads to Recovery Program.
Council is presenting two potential projects – both resulting from community feedback – that will provide increased access to arts, entertainment, conferencing and cultural experiences for residents while creating jobs and providing significant economic benefits to the community.
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Take a look at the designs for two concepts we would like you to consider Council has two concepts on offer for our region that will provide increased access to arts, entertainment, conferencing, and cultural experiences in the city.
Visit: haveyoursay.wagga.nsw.gov.au or pop into our Civic Centre during business hours to check out the display. The survey is open until 20 December 2023.
Project B
New regional entertainment and conferencing venue Estimated cost - $102.5 million (to be secured through State and Federal funding):
Expansion of the Civic Theatre project Estimated cost - $55.6 million (to be secured through State and Federal funding):
• A 5000-person standing capacity indoor venue for entertainment, live music, business conventions/ conferences • Variable capacity convention space from small intimate spaces to seating 1200 attendees • A major, regional First Nation’s Cultural Centre with a dedicated Keeping Place
• 2 new venues and maintenance of pre-existing 491 seat auditorium (Venue 1) • Venue 2 suited for live music / festivals: 328 people seated, 774 people standing. Includes a retractable window for indoor and outdoor events on the Wollundry Lagoon • Venue 3 suited for intimate gigs and events
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P. 0488 081 933
SAT 25 NOV, 9AM – 1PM
Apex Park, Eastlake Dr. P. 0497 937 934
Wagga Wagga Stamp and Coin Fair
SAT 25 NOV, 9AM – 3PM
Sturt Public School Hall, White Ave.
1.30PM – 3.30PM
Station Creative Workspace, 54-58 Johnston St. P. 6921 6890
Markets by the Lake
SAT 25 NOV, 10AM – 2PM
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St. P. 6926 9660
FourW thirty-four: New Writing Book Launch SAT 25 NOV,
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Remuneration: $579.22 gpf + super Closing: Sunday, 3 December 2023 gpf = gross salary per fornight Wagga Wagga City Council is an EEO employer
AUSTRALIA DAY 2024
Small Art on Small Street
Wiradjuri & First Nations Creatives: Fashion Workshop
Cnr Shaw St & Albury St. P. 0411 417 956
Youth and Community Development Officer
Enquiries: 1300 292 442 To learn more or apply, visit:
wagga.nsw.gov.au/jobs
Station Sounds
11 Small St. P. 0413 786 209
Remuneration: $2,422.82 gpf + super Closing: Sunday, 26 November 2023
Assistant Curator – National Art Glass Collection (part-time)
Nominate at: wagga.nsw.gov.au/australiaday
ErinEarth, 1 Kildare St. P. 6925 7150
SAT 25 NOV, 9AM – 12PM
Customer Service Officer – Two positions available
Remuneration: $3,039.20 gpf + super Closing: Sunday, 3 December 2023
Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Environmental Citizen of the Year Ted Ryder Sports Memorial Award Walk of Honour
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St. P. 6926 9660
SAT 25 – SUN 26 NOV, Demonstration Gardens – Vegetable 9.30AM – 3.30PM Art Society Studio, Swap or Buy
Vacuum & Jet Plant Operator (Sewer & Stormwater)
AW AR D CATE G O R I E S
Festival of Stories SAT 25 NOV, 9.30AM – 2PM
Remuneration: $2,088.00 gpf + super Closing: Sunday, 26 November 2023
AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS
Net Zero Emissions 2050 Community Roadmap adopted
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Sewer & Stormwater Labourer – Two positions available
Remuneration: $2,310.74 gpf + super Closing: Sunday, 26 November 2023
Environment & Animals
The Wagga Wagga Community Net Zero Emissions (NZE) 2050 Roadmap was adopted by Council at its 20 November Ordinary Meeting. The draft Roadmap was placed on public exhibition earlier this year, with the exhibition period wrapping up on 22 September 2023. Council Strategic Sustainability Advisor Carly Hood said Council was pleased with the level of engagement and feedback that was received from community members and a report including all the submissions was presented to Council. “The Roadmap involved numerous phases of public consultation within our local area,” Ms Hood said. To read the published Roadmap visit our website wagga.nsw.gov.au and search ‘net zero’.
Vacancies
SAT 25 NOV, 6.30PM – 10PM
Art Class with Leigh Hewitt MON 27 NOV, 6PM – 8PM
The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. P. 6921 5391
Darren D.C Cross Guitarist Live at The Curious Rabbit
TUE 28 NOV, 6PM – 8PM
Saturday Night Roller Disco
The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston St. P. 6921 5391
Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St. P. 0427 075 600
Introduction to Emotion Coaching Workshop
SAT 25 NOV, 7PM – 9PM
Christmas Soiree – Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Shop MON 27 NOV, 5PM – 7PM
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St. P. 6926 9660
WED 29 NOV, 6PM – 7.30PM
Nova Health Co, Docker Medical. P. 6921 2040
Stress Free Cooking – Gluten Free Christmas Feast WED 29 NOV,
Road closures MAHER ST-ADJIN ST INTERSECTION
6PM – 10PM
THU 30 NOV, 8.30PM
Trivia Wednesday – Riverina Hotel
In Conversation with Kerry Arabena
Road: Awaba Ave, Adjin St (from Huthwaite St to Maher St) and Maher St (from Martin St to Awaba Ave) Date: Monday 27 November to Friday 8 December, weekdays (weather permitting) Duration: 7am to 5pm Reason: Reseal preparation works Detour: Access for residents maintained
The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnson St. P. 6921 5391
Road: Baylis St from Morgan St to Morrow St Date: Saturday 2 December 2023 Duration: 11.45am to 12.30pm Reason: Combined Riders Wagga TOY RUN
Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Pl. P. 0439 565 653
WED 29 NOV, 7PM
Riverina Hotel, 188 Fitzmaurice St. P. 6921 2222
Musical Bingo at Tilly’s Wagga WED 29 NOV, 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Tilly’s Wagga, 109 Baylis St. P. 5925 5305
Riverina Producers Market
The Victoria Hotel, 55 Baylis St. P. 6921 5233
FRI 1 DEC, 5.30 – 6.30PM
Read All About It FRI 1 DEC, 6.30PM – 9PM
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way. P. 6926 9688
Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke St. P. 0488 102 835
For event organising and promotion support, contact Council’s events team: events@wagga. nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442. Mon – Fri.
Infusion Games Trivia and Karaoke
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THU 30 NOV, 1PM – 6.30PM
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