Council News WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 26 DECEMBER 2015
Issue 76
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BRANCHING OUT: The artwork for the Tarcutta-Forsyth streets roundabout is installed last week.
River-inspired artwork installed
Giant river red gums now watch over the traffic below at the corner of Tarcutta and Forsyth streets. The public artwork has transformed the roundabout into a river of crushed glass and metal branches, with local artist John Wood the designer behind the project. Mr Wood is a trained blacksmith who has exhibited his sculptures nationally. Both locals and visitors can spot some of his work around Wagga, including the Eternal Flame in the Victory Memorial Gardens. The design was inspired by the river red gum and the fallen branches that journey down the river in floods or break from the tree. Along with the four human-like textured steel branches, a “river” of recycled crushed glass set in resin represents the nearby Murrumbidgee. HOW IS PUBLIC ART FUNDED? When you look at public art, what do you see? For every dollar Council spends on capital works, one cent is set aside for public art. The Tarcutta-Forsyth streets roundabout artwork had a budget of $25,000, which means $2.5 million worth of works and other major projects have been completed to make it possible. Public art is part of Council’s commitment to developing Wagga as a connected and thriving regional centre to live, work and visit. For more information on WaggaWorks 2014-16 public art program, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/publicart.
PLAN FOR YOUR PETS Don't forget your furry friends these holidays The bags are packed and you’re ready to hit the road, but what about the family pets? The Glenfield Road Animal Shelter (GRAS) is calling on the community to make sure their companion animals are not forgotten in any school holiday plans. “Our Animal Management Rangers often see a spike in roaming dogs and other incidents at this time of year,”
Council’s Manager Regulatory Services Greg Minehan said. “Before you go on holidays, make sure your pet’s registration details are up to date and they are microchipped so our staff can contact you as soon as possible should something happen. “If your pet is staying at home with a friend or relative checking in on them, make sure there is plenty of fresh
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water and shelter available.” GRAS is operated by Council and houses about 1500 dogs and 600 cats each year. The shelter will be closed from 25 December until 4 January. Residents can contact Council’s 24-hour call centre on 1300 292 442 during this time. Owners will also be notified daily of any companion animals that are impounded.
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The last pets of the week for 2015 are two female domestic short hair kittens called Matilda and Jessica. Matilda is a tabby, while Jessica is black and white. This playful pair can be adopted from the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter for $213.50 each, which includes microchipping, lifetime
registration, first vaccination, desexing and worming. If you would to meet these or any other animals, contact the shelter on 6971 4651 or visit wagga. nsw.gov.au/animals. Please note there will be changes to operating hours during the Christmas-New Year period.