An independent report reflecting the community’s experiences of housing and the planning system in regional NSW has been released by the NSW Government. The Findings Report details feedback from consultation with more than 500 people, councils and representatives from community groups across regional NSW.
Read MoreThank you to all members who attended and contributed to the Members’ Strategic Planning Session held on Thursday 9th September 2021. This session was an opportunity for members to contribute to the future direction of Committee for Wagga and voice their opinion on our projects, current and future.
Read MoreTransport for NSW has developed plans for the Olympic Highway intersections at Old Narrandera Road and Travers Street, at either end of Gobbagombalin Bridge.
The concept design and Review of Environmental Factors (REF) report to assess the project’s impact on natural and cultural heritage, feedback on the report is currently open.
Read MoreIn September 2021 Transport for NSW released the Detailed Design and Review of Environmental Factors for the planned Marshalls Creek Upgrade. The Marshall’s Creek Upgrade forms part of the Transport for NSW Draft Wagga Wagga Transport Plan and involves the replacement of the current two-lane bridge with a new four-lane bridge, with a shared pedestrian pathway (for pedestrians and cyclists), and a second footpath for pedestrians.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga is pleased to welcome Samantha Beresford to the Board of Directors. Sam joins the Board as a representative of Charles Sturt University where she is the Director, External Engagement.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga was proud to support the Inland Growth Summit - Housing 2021 hosted by Regional Development Australia - Riverina and Orana.
As we push for sustainable planning and growth towards a population of 100,000 by 2038*, this critical discussion focussed on several issues that are reflected across large sections of Regional NSW and Australia.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga congratulates and welcomes Renée Leon as the newly appointed Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor. Ms Leon has commenced as the university’s fifth Vice-Chancellor and is based on the University’s Bathurst campus.
Read MoreCongratulations Kay Hull AO and Brigadier Michael Garraway AM CSC for being recognised in the Queens birthday honours list this year.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga, with parents, dignitaries, sponsors, school representatives, program facilitators and invited guests, had the pleasure of celebrating the students of the 2021 Wagga School Leaders Program at graduation on Friday 18th June 2021.
Read MoreThe final module of the Wagga School Leaders Program for 2021 focused on implementing the skills developed and reflecting on lessons learnt throughout the program. Students spent time being mentored by leaders from within the Wagga Wagga community and concluded the module and program with a sharing circle.
Read MoreModule 6 of the Wagga School Leaders Program - Me and my place in a bigger environment was held on Wednesday 19 May. This module is designed for the students to think about how they interact with and represent themselves to others.
Read MoreModule 5 of the Wagga School Leaders Program - Me and my place in the City of Wagga Wagga was held last Wednesday 5th May. This module is designed to enhance the students understanding of our City, its history and future.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga with HIA and Regional Development Australia Riverina launched the Wagga Wagga Land Monitor Report 2019-20 today.
Originally developed by the Housing Association Wagga Branch, the report provides an overview of the vacant land supply in Wagga Wagga with the intention of enabling stakeholders to make better informed decisions relating to market demand and future economic growth.
The NSW Government has released the draft Wagga Wagga Transport Plan, a strategic vision for Wagga’s future.
The Wagga Wagga Transport Plan outlines a shared pathway for how the transport network will evolve to enable the land use vision outlined in the Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement and the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct Draft Masterplan.
Read MoreModule 4 of the Wagga School Leaders Program - Me and My Health and Wellbeing took place on Wednesday 24 March 2021. In this module the students commenced with an exercise class at Workout Wagga.
Read MoreC4W’s School Leaders Program completed module 3 last Wednesday at the Charles Sturt University. The morning starts at Charles Sturt University with in inspirational quote by Maya Angelou “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”.
Read MoreThe Board of Management is excited to welcome Brett Somerville as our new Chief Executive Officer. We look forward to working with Brett as we continue to champion positive change for a better Wagga Wagga.
Read MoreModule 2 of the Wagga School Leaders Program, hosted by ARTC Kapooka, was held on 10 March 2021. This module is designed to challenge the individual participants and develop teamwork skills. The students learnt about their strengths and weaknesses, developed trust with their cohorts forming stronger connections with each other.
Read MoreThe 2021 Wagga School Leaders Program commenced yesterday with Module 1 being completed at the Charles Sturt University. Seventeen enthusiastic students arrived ready to learn new skills and gain confidence to become leaders of the future.
Read MoreThe Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) was released by Wagga Wagga City Council in October 2020. Committee for Wagga provided a submission in response to the Draft LSPS. 74 submissions were provided to the Wagga Wagga City Council who adopted the Wagga Wagga LSPS at the Council meeting on 8th February 2021.
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