Mr Brendan Nelson, CEO Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation

Committee 4 Wagga had the opportunity to meet with Brendan Nelson early in August.  Mr Nelson in his capacity as CEO of the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (RGDC), heads up the Activation Precincts program for the NSW Government.  The RGDC manages and oversees the delivery of the Special Activation Precincts which, at this time, covers Wagga Wagga and Parkes SAP’s.

 

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Michelle Ford
Wagga 100,000 Event

Committee 4 Wagga, in conjunction with the Housing Industry Association and event partner Wagga Wagga City Council, will be hosting a seminar on the morning of Friday 27th September 2019, wherein we will engage with key stakeholders to drive the conversation in the public forum around the future growth and development of Wagga Wagga towards the 2038 target of 100,000 people.

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Michelle Ford
From the CEO's Desk

These last few winter months, whilst not delivering the rainfall we desperately need, has seen progress in key infrastructure projects and Council appointments which will drive momentum in the growth of Wagga Wagga.  In addition, coming up in September we have what we consider as being a milestone event for the future of Wagga Wagga and the surrounding region.

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Michelle Ford
Wagga School Leaders Graduation 2019

The 2019 Wagga School Leaders Program concluded with a graduation evening at the Magpies Nest Restaurant on the 21st June 2019. The students were joined by proud parents, school principals and co-ordinators, program facilitators and contributors as well as our valued sponsors and dignitaries were there for a night of gratitude and acknowledgement of achievement.

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Michelle Ford
From the CEO's Desk

It wasn’t too long ago that we were preparing for the March State election and we are now already approaching the May 18 Federal election.  Congratulations to Independent Dr Joe McGirr on his re-election for a full term in the Legislative Assembly seat of Wagga Wagga and National Party representative Wes Fang in his re-election to the Legislative Council.

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Michelle Ford
Bomen Industrial Park/RiFL - Special Activation Precinct

April saw the announcement by the NSW Government that the Bomen Industrial Park has been designated as a Special Activation Precinct (SAP) – one of only two in the State.  The impact of this designation is significant for the ability of the City to attract new business to and facilitate expansion of existing businesses in the Industrial Park.

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Michelle Ford
Riverside Precinct Stage 2 Community Consultation

Wagga Wagga City Council currently have the Stage 2 Site Analysis and Concept Plan out for public exhibition.  We encourage members to review the Plan on the Council website and submit your input by the closing date of 1st June 2019.  This is a great opportunity to further enhance the recreational facilities in the CBD/Riverside precinct for the community and visitors to our City.

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Michelle Ford
Leadership Programs

The 2019 Wagga School Leaders Program is underway with Modules 1 through 4 completed.  Readers are invited to read the articles in the ‘News’ / ‘Latest News’ section of our website to obtain insights into the activities and learning covered to date.

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Michelle Ford
Active Travel Plan

The Active Travel Plan which will provide 43km of cycleways throughout the City is approaching the final consultation phase which will occur in May, following which we will see the project enter into the two-year construction phase.  Further details can be found on the WWCC website by following the link below:-

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Michelle Ford
Smart City Strategy

Following on from our Smart City project seminar held for key stakeholders on the 1st March with keynote speaker Peter Auhl, the former Chief Information Officer of the City of Adelaide, the Committee 4 Wagga congratulates the Wagga Wagga City Council’s announcement on 8th April that it will pursue a Smart City strategy, commencing with the hosting of a Smart City event to be held in Sydney during quarter 3 this year. 

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Michelle Ford
PCYC Development

Congratulations to David Bardos, Brett Sommerville and the team at PCYC in securing the balance of the funding from the Federal Government in order to proceed with the construction of the new four court multi-purpose stadium, after school care, conference and office centre at Bolton Park.

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Michelle Ford