Artists are encouraged to express their interest in designing and producing public art projects throughout laneways in Mount Austin, on the walls of the Humula Bush Fire Brigade Shed and within the Wollundry Lagoon precinct as part of the 2023 Festival of W. Cultural Officer Lauren Reynolds said any eligible artist or arts collective is encouraged to submit a proposal.
“The three Council-funded public art opportunities aim to celebrate the diversity of our local community's spirit, stories and sense of place, while also engaging local communities to participate in programs that have creative outcomes, improve our public amenities, and beautify our urban spaces,” Ms Reynolds said.
The first project involves collaborating with students at Mount Austin High School for the development, design
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and production of creative treatments throughout laneways in Mount Austin.
“By partnering with students and the community of Mount Austin, the project also provides new creative experiences and skills development for young people,” Ms Reynolds said.
The scope for the second project includes creating temporary or sitespecific artwork within the Wollundry Lagoon precinct.
“This project will launch as part of the 2023 Festival of W starting Saturday 1 July and remain in place through the winter school holiday period,” Ms Reynolds said.
“The assessment panel will look for concepts that create an immersive, sensory experience, drawing inspiration from our region and appealing to a broad audience.”
The third project focuses on designing and installing mural artwork on the wall of the Humula Bush Fire Brigade Shed,
Works to start on Avocet Drive
Motorists and other road users are asked to plan their trips and allow extra travel time when road works get underway on the eastern end of Avocet Drive in Estella early next week.
The road stabilisation and reseal works on the section between Franklin Drive and the Boorooma Street roundabout are expected to start on Monday 6 March and
which is located on the main street of the village beside the community park.
“The proposed mural would celebrate Humula and its history by invigorating this important piece of community infrastructure,” Ms Reynolds said.
“The mural will also enhance this public space and create a point of interest for local residents and visitors to the village.”
Wagga Wagga City Council welcomes proposals that celebrate the culture and heritage of the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri and First Nations people, and must include appropriate consultation and engagement with Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri and First Nations Elders.
For more information, visit wagga.nsw. gov.au/community/arts-and-culture/ public-art
Applications close midnight (AEDT) on Wednesday 22 March 2023.
finish a week later, weather permitting. Avocet Drive will remain open during the works, with traffic control measures in place from 7am to 6pm.
Manager Transport & Traffic Jamie Harwood said Council appreciates the community's continuing patience during the ongoing road rehabilitation program.
“We just finished the in-situ stabilisation, granular overlay and widening of Mitchell Road between Inglewood and Brunskill roads (pictured) and I think anyone who drives along that section will be pleased with the results,” Mr Harwood said.
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Brighter future on the way for key northern intersection
Preparation works commenced this week on the installation of lighting at the intersection of Pine Gully Road and Old Narrandera Road at Gobbagombalin.
Wagga Wagga City Council has engaged a local contractor for the installation of three new streetlights at the intersection.
Crews are installing conduits and cabling to connect the new streetlights, as well as foundations and footings for the light poles.
Director Infrastructure Services Warren Faulkner welcomed the start of work on the project.
“With the growth of the subdivision development in Gobbagombalin in the past few years, traffic volumes using this intersection have increased significantly,” Mr Faulkner said.
“Currently, it’s not a well-lit intersection which was a cause of concern for residents and motorists using the road at night.
“This project will see three streetlights installed at the intersection, two on the southern side of Old Narrandera Road and the third on Pine Gully Road.
“It will improve safety by making it easier for motorists and other road users to see the intersection from a distance, as well as any traffic approaching or using the intersection.”
The poles are expected to be erected and the streetlights commissioned later this month.
Motorists are asked to take extra care when travelling through the intersection while the installation work is being carried out.
Road works
30 Jan –early Apr Old Narrandera Road –west of Currawarna
24 Feb –
9 Mar Bourke Street
6 – 13 Mar Avocet Drive
9 – 10 Mar Watson Boulevard
12 – 16 Mar Nagle Street
nearly here and whether you want to organise a Clean Up with your school, your work, an organised group or with family and friends, it’s easy!
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You’ll even be sent a free Clean Up kit if you register in time!
To register just go to the website: cleanup.org.au/create
For further details email Christina at reid.christina@wagga.nsw.gov.au
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Community members are encouraged to complete a short survey to help Council better understand attitudes and behaviours around shared pathways and active travel over time.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on Wagga Wagga’s network of shared pathways
The third and final shared pathways community survey has been released this week, with Council keen to hear residents’ views on Wagga Wagga’s networked cycling and walking shared pathway infrastructure, including the progressing Active Travel Plan project. The survey is a result of Council’s partnership with Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), the University of Sydney, iMOVE Australia and Transport for NSW in a research project assessing the community health and wellbeing impacts of the city-wide active travel infrastructure rollout.
Invitation to apply for funding
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) Ben Creighton said he was keen to hear from cyclists, non-cyclists and other shared pathways users as learnings from the anonymous survey will help Council better understand attitudes and behaviours over time around shared pathways and active travel in general.
“We’re interested to find out if people feel our active travel network gives them a sustainable alternative option for commuting or active outdoor recreation,” Mr Creighton said.
“Do people feel safe when riding on shared pathways? Are there barriers to regular use and suggestions on how we could alleviate them?” Mr Creighton said.
Senior Research Fellow Dr Margaret Thomas, who has been working with Council and other partners on the research project, said the previous survey in March 2022 provided insights into the community perceptions of safety and cycling and walking behaviours, and showed that many respondents were enthusiastic about the new shared pathways.
“Community members reported a range of benefits since the infrastructure was built, with some saying they were engaging in more physical activity due to the increased convenience and safety afforded by the pathways,” Dr Thomas said. Dr Thomas said the community’s response to the third and final survey would provide valuable information for the research project which is funded by iMOVE Australia.
Survey results will be analysed by the University of Sydney.
The shared pathways community survey is now open, closing 5pm, Friday 31 March 2023.
Take the survey now by scanning the QR code to the right.
