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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
Issue No: 366
Weekly information from us to you
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER 2021
Works ramping up at BMX track
WORK UNDERWAY: Contractors working on the BMX track at the Multi Sport Cycling Complex at Pomingalarna Reserve started on site this week and have made significant progress on the bulk earthworks. Heavy machinery operators working on the two start ramps and the berms have been assisted by a week of good weather. See more images and project update inside this edition of Council News.
Outback Lifesavers are back! The overwhelming success of the State’s first Outback Lifesaver program last summer will see the concept return to Wagga Wagga early next year.
the new program will have the chance to register from 1 November this year. The program will run for eight weeks starting 23 January and finishing on 13 March 2022. The 2022 program has been divided into three levels: Beginner (U/8 & U/9), Intermediate (U/10 & U/11) and Advanced (U/12 & U13). Oasis Regional Aquatic Wagga Wagga City Council Centre’s Aquatics Supervisor and Royal Life Saving Taileigh King said it was NSW (RLSNSW) will again exciting to have the Outback partner in the delivery of Lifesaver program back in the program which gives Wagga Wagga for a second youngsters the chance to season. learn lifesaving water safety “The first program we rolled skills at pools and inland out in January this year was a waterways. pilot program and we learnt Parents and carers keen to a lot from that experience,” get their children involved in Ms King said.
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“It was successful and we’ve taken on feedback which will be implemented into this year’s program. It’s great to have the support of Royal Life Saving NSW again this year as the benefits a program such as Outback
Lifesaver can deliver is fantastic for our community. “Education plays an important part in keeping people safe around inland waterways. Rivers present a number of challenges and teaching this to our younger
community members is one way to enhance water safety. “We want people to learn how to respect the river … and giving parents and carers the opportunity to get involved in the program will be invaluable to everyone learning these skills.” RLSNSW Riverina Regional Manager Mick Dasey emphasised the importance of introducing young people to different aquatic environments. “Learning these skills from an early age is crucial to developing proficiency and confidence around the water,” Mr Dasey said. “The Royal Life Saving Outback Lifesaver Program has been developed to
provide children and community groups with the opportunity to acquire relevant skills and knowledge to safely participate in recreational activities in open water environments. “As children grow, they become exposed to a range of recreational water activities including surfing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting and water skiing. “The inaugural program in Wagga Wagga earlier this year provided us with a solid foundation for future programs and we’re keen to partner with Council again in 2022 for the second edition of this popular learning experience.”
An exciting opportunity is now open to the community to get involved in the future of Wagga Wagga’s City Centre. Take a 5-minute survey which is seeking feedback on your city centre. This information will help us develop the CBD Master Plan in 2022. Read more about the CBD Master Plan and link to the survey at:
connect.wagga.nsw.gov.au/cbd