Council News #222 - 24 November 2018

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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2018

Issue No: 222

Weekly information from us to you GAME PLAN: Wagga Wagga Rugby League Chairman Warren Barclay and Council's Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) Ben Creighton look over the upgrade plans for McDonald's Park.

UPGRADES UNDERWAY AT McDONALD'S PARK Works to deliver more seating, increased capacity and new amenities are underway at McDonald’s Park. Wagga Wagga City Council received funding in the first stage of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to construct female change facilities at McDonald’s Park and further funding in the second round to expand the spectator seating. Story continued inside

Creating Christmas spirit

Council's new festive season competition to help boost local businesses Whether it’s a winter wonderland or maybe some snow white boomers, Wagga Wagga City Council is calling on local businesses to get into the Christmas spirit.

shopping precincts and encourage people to shop locally. Going beyond a traditional window display, the competition calls on businesses to create a sense of Christmas inside the store. “Christmas is a special time of year, full of festive songs, favourite foods, time with family and friends and long-held traditions,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said. “It’s a unique experience for all ages and A new Christmas store display competition we are asking local businesses to bring that with $8000 in cash prizes will kick off this joy and excitement into their stores this December in the hopes festive cheer Christmas. will flow through the CBD and other

“Along with creating a festive atmosphere throughout the city, the competition will encourage people to shop locally this December.” The competition has four categories: • Best store and window display: $3000 • Festive experience awards (businesses that not only look appealing, but also create the most festive experience for their customers): $2500 • People’s choice award: $1500 • Wagga Christmas award (best display with a local theme): $1000 To enter the competition, a photo of

a local business’ store display must be uploaded to Instagram using the hashtag #waggachristmas2018, with the business identified in the post. Entries for judging will close on 16 December at 5pm. The people’s choice voting will be open until 18 December at 5pm and will go to the store display with the most photos uploaded to Instagram with the hashtag from unique accounts. The winners will be announced on Thursday, 20 December. For more information and terms and conditions visit the website. wagga.nsw.gov.au/christmas

Weekly waste tip Gas bottles, CO2 cartridges, car batteries or fire extinguishers should never be placed in kerbside bins. Take these items separately at Gregadoo Waste Management Centre for recycling.


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