Committee for Wagga had the pleasure of attending the launch of the Country Change Magazine by Deputy Prime Minister and Member for the Riverina the Hon Michael McCormack MP this morning.
We congratulate Regional Development Australia - Riverina on this initiative which promotes the Riverina as a place of choice for lifestyle and business.
Read MoreDigital connectivity, innovation and smart city technologies remain the key for Wagga Wagga as it grows to a population of 100,000.
Read MoreRiFL Hub project on track with Visy Logistics and Huon Contractors.
Read MoreThe CSU Link of the Active Travel Plan shared pathway is set to start in North Wagga Wagga.
Read MoreSixteen major projects and initiatives have been identified in Wagga Wagga City Council’s new Advocacy Plan aimed at sourcing State and Federal Government support to address areas that are beyond the capacity of Council and to seek additional funding for specific projects as required.
Read MoreTwo 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.
Read MoreGrowing 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.
Read MoreIn 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”.
Read MoreMinister 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.
Read MoreLocal 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCommittee 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:
Read MoreCongratulations 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.
Read MoreWork 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.
Read MoreFew 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.
Read MoreCommittee 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.
Read MoreOn 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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