Committee for Wagga is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Drummond, as Chair of the Board. We look forward to working with Adam as we continue to champion positive change for a thriving Wagga Wagga through leadership, collaboration, and action.
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Committee for Wagga would like to welcome the new cohorts of our Wagga School Leaders Program 2022.
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In 2022 Committee for Wagga will proudly partner with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in delivering the Company Directors Course (TM) face-to-face in Wagga Wagga over 5 days.
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We invite you to read our Annual Report 2021 which provides a summary of our activities during 2021 and includes updates from our Chair, Justeen Kirk, and CEO, Brett Somerville.
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Yesterday the NSW Government released the Regional Housing Taskforce Recommendations Report. The independent report provides recommendations for how the planning system can address housing supply and affordability in regional communities.
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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.
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Thank 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.
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Transport 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.
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In 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.
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Committee 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.
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Committee 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.
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Committee 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.
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Congratulations Kay Hull AO and Brigadier Michael Garraway AM CSC for being recognised in the Queens birthday honours list this year.
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Committee 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.
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The 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.
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Module 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.
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Module 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.
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Committee 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.
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Module 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.
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