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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 25 JULY 2020
Issue No: 305
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A SPECIAL PROJECT: Council’s Lawn Cemetery & Crematorium team has brought fresh colour and an interactive garden space for families visiting the Forget-Me-Not Children’s Section. The transformation project features a mural wall, a new seating area, hopscotch court, chalkboard and a new garden bed, with everyone in the team having input into the design or carrying out the work. Team Leader Cemetery, Mick Gleeson (right), and Cemetery & Crematorium Assistant, Gary Glen, are pleased with the results of the team’s work, with the improvements being well-received by visitors to the garden. See the full story inside today's edition.
'Special' plans for Bomen precinct Wagga Wagga’s Special Activation Precinct (SAP) will create up to 6000 new jobs, target 30-day planning approvals and could be Australia’s first hydrogen powered precinct.
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro outlined the draft masterplan for Bomen’s SAP during a visit to ProWay Livestock Equipment this week. He said the draft plan sets the blueprint for a world-class business hub that will drive investment to the region. “Our plans for the Wagga Wagga
precinct include big ideas such as creating a circular economy – where one business’s waste becomes another’s resource – and Australia’s first green hydrogen hub, powered by sustainable energy,” Mr Barilaro said. “We want to create an employment hub with exceptional design to help Wagga Wagga grow while maintaining its unique, local appeal.” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Greg Conkey OAM said this week’s announcement was a significant milestone for the Bomen precinct and shows the State Government’s commitment to the region reaching its full potential. “The strategic importance Wagga Wagga has in NSW’s ongoing sustainability is evident here today. Our city is punching above its
weight for economic development, productivity and liveability,” Cr Conkey said. “The Special Activation Precinct will provide ongoing employment opportunities for current and future generations. “It will leverage from the Inland Rail and our Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics hub (RiFL) project to reduce freight costs for our regional producers and provide sustainable energy solutions, which provide certainty for business and future investors.” Cr Conkey acknowledged the Deputy Premier and Government for their commitment to the project, working with the community, business and Council to make this project a reality. Continued on Page 2.
PRECINCT PLANS: ProWay Managing Director Paul Gianniotis (right) talks up the Bomen Special Activation Precinct with NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro during a visit to the city this week.
Weekly waste tip E-Waste such as computers, keyboards and TVs can be dropped off for free at Gregadoo Waste Management Centre or Kurrajong Recycling. E-Waste should not be placed in any of your kerbside bins.