INSIDE: SHINING NEW LIGHT ON WAGGA HISTORY, PET OF THE WEEK + MORE
Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2019
Issue No: 264
Weekly information from us to you HISTORY TO LIFE: Mark Huthwaite delved into his renowned great-grandfather’s past while creating a collection of works.
CITY'S FAMOUS FACES FEATURED AT MUSEUM
By connecting the past with the present, budding artist Mark Huthwaite discovered he could forge his own identity while preserving the legacy of his renowned great-grandfather. “We were asked to do something that represented Wagga and I thought of my great-grandfather because he was very wellknown in his time,” Mark said. William George Huthwaite established his first store in Baylis Street in 1906. The business carried his name until it closed in 1981.
“I thought I knew a lot about him until I started searching,” Mark said. “I didn’t know as much as I thought.” Mark chose to focus on delivering a series of four paintings of his great-grandfather for a special exhibition in the Museum of the Riverina’s Historic Council Chambers site, launched on Tuesday. He’s been working on the striking, abstract portraits inside The Art Factory, a nurturing environment operating within the Riverina Community College for eight weeks. Continued on page 2
Floodplain focus in 'comms' plan A detailed plan to keep residents informed and updated about flood mitigation in their local communities will be put to Wagga Wagga City Council for its consideration and implementation on Monday night. The extensive Communications and Engagement Strategy document puts in place various ways to guide the communication outputs of projects related
to the floodplain for the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area. It also supports the work of both Wagga Wagga City Council and the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee, which provides advice to Council on the development, implementation and delivery of actions contained in the Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plans (FRMSP). Council Director Commercial Operations Caroline Angel said the communications strategy will ensure local residents are kept informed with the most up-to-date information in the planning process. “Flood management is a complex, emotive and evolving issue that affects everyone in the Wagga Wagga LGA,” Ms Angel said. “Through this strategy, Wagga Wagga
City Council is continuing a long-term conversation with the community regarding all aspects of flood management including the current and future programs of works.” Chair of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Councillor Vanessa Keenan said the communications strategy was an important step in ensuring local communities, such as North Wagga, were consulted and informed with the most current information on floodplain management. Cr Keenan said Council is keen to continue working closely with local residents to ensure everyone has a clear picture of floodplain management processes and issues. “I’m conscious there are a number of
rumours in North Wagga at the moment around what Council may or may not be doing regarding floodplain management,” Cr Keenan said. “It’s important that residents know that any work Council is doing, or is planning to do, is outlined in the adopted FRMSP. “I encourage residents who haven’t seen the plan to take a look through it and see what works are identified for North Wagga.” Cr Keenan said the FRMSP is the State Government requirement for all Councils to use in guiding their management of floodplains across NSW. She reinforced the need for residents to seek out factual information relating to management of the floodplain. Continued on page 2
Weekly waste tip Clothing and footwear in good condition can be donated to local charities through identified donation bins or call your local op shop to arrange drop off. Always place clothing and footwear in poor condition in the red lid bin.