Two new Council Directors set to lead the next wave of Wagga Wagga’s infrastructure building boom have landed in the city ready to tackle everything the job promises.
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Growing Wagga Wagga to a population of 100,000 by 2038 has been identified as a goal by State and Local government and Committee for Wagga. A key factor in achieving this target will be ensuring sufficient housing to support the growth in population. It is likely this will include the re-zoning of properties within the City, to allow for higher density living, and the re-zoning of agricultural land allowing for the expansion of Wagga Wagga.
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In May 2020, Charles Sturt University announced its Sustainable Futures transformation program “designed to reshape and reposition the university to ensure Charles Sturt delivers excellence”. Stating that this program “will build on the universities strengths and ensure its future is financially and academically sustainable”.
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Minister for regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole has released plans for traffic lights to be part of the $20 million upgrade to the Old Narrandera Road and Travers Street intersections along the Olympic Highway after extensive consultation with the community.
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Local business groups, Committee for Wagga, Women in Business, Wagga Business Chamber, in conjunction with Wagga Wagga City Council and other government agencies have joined together to establish the Wagga Business Support Group.
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This morning the NSW Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, released the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct draft Master Plan (draft Master Plan) on the premises of Committee for Wagga member, ProWay Livestock Equipment at Bomen.
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The Regional Australia Institute have released ‘The Big Movers’ report analyzing population trends around the country. The report, which is based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 census, confirms that regional Australia attracted more people than it lost to capital cities. The net inflow to regional Australia was 65,204 people.
A full copy of the report can be found on the Regional Australia Institute website.
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Committee for Wagga is a member of the Committee for Regions and City’s network which operates across Australia and New Zealand. The network, like Committee for Wagga, remains focused on the long-term recovery of our cities and regions. Their COVID-19 statement, released at the end of March 2020, can be viewed below:
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Congratulations to Committee for Wagga member Enirgi Power Storage & Recycling on receiving approval for their Battery Recycling Facility planning assessment to be fast-tracked through the NSW Governments Planning System Acceleration Program, which was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Work will shortly begin on the next part of the Wagga Wagga Active Travel Plan following Wagga Wagga City Council’s acceptance of Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd’s offer to complete a 26km section of the plan consisting of 15km of new pathways and 11km of asphalt overlay on existing shared paths.
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Few could have predicted the events of the first half of 2020, drought, bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen the impact of these events throughout our community, affecting business and individuals alike.
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Committee for Wagga remains focused on the outcomes of the Wagga Wagga 100,000 seminar which occurred in September of last year. The seminar recognized the need to establish a working group to direct our city’s approach towards this population goal.
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On 29th May Committee for Wagga held our fourth Members Roundtable of 2020 with guest speakers The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Member for Riverina & Leader of the National Party and Grant Cairns, Executive General Manager - Regional & Agribusiness Banking, Commonwealth Bank.
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On 30th April Committee for Wagga held our third members roundtable of 2020 with our guest Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, MP. Dr Joe updated members on the NSW State Government’s responses to the 2019-20 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. Views and questions from various industries were discussed and put forward for consideration by Dr Joe McGirr and the NSW Government.
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The Board and Executive are pleased to advise that our submission for funding from Round Three of the NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund for our Wagga School Leaders Program has been successful.
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In these challenging times Committee for Wagga remains focused on our long-term vision, championing positive change for Wagga Wagga. A key part of this is harnessing the energy from last year’s Wagga Wagga 100,000 seminar. The 20 Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW, released by the State Government, identified Wagga Wagga as a growth centre with a population target of 100,000 by 2038. The Wagga Wagga 100,000 seminar recognized the need to establish a working group to direct our city’s approach to this goal.
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Our second roundtable of 2020, and our first virtual roundtable, was held last week. Our guest, James Bolton, Director for Regional NSW (Riverina Murray), presented to members and addressed questions from the audience.
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The Board & Executive look forward to meeting (virtually) with you this Thursday 30th April at midday for an hour at our third members Roundtable discussion. We welcome Dr Joe McGirr, Member for Wagga Wagga, as our special guest for the meeting.
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