Wagga View - Community Strategic Plan 2040

COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040

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Acknowledgement of Country The City of Wagga Wagga acknowledges the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders both past and present.

The City of Wagga Wagga has a long history and association with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within the Local Government Area (LGA).

The City of Wagga Wagga values the diversity of our local community and supports reconciliation by working consistently in partnership with its local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, always ensuring that the process is based on respect, trust and a spirit of openness.

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Front cover image: Ian Gabriel Image above: Caroline Cattle

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contents What is a Community Strategic Plan?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What is Wagga View?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Wagga Wagga LGA profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Our city and rural villages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Our vision for the future.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Our guiding principles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Disability Inclusion Action Planning.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Strategic directions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 We have strong leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 We are active community members.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 We are informed and involved in decision making. . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The city have efficient and effective processes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 We are safe.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 We promote a healthy lifestyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 We have access to health and support services that cater for all our needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

GROWING ECONOMY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 We are a regional capital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 There is a growing investment in our community. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 We are a tourist destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 We are a centre for education and training.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 We have employment opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 We are a hub for activity.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

COMMUNITY PLACE AND IDENTITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 We are proud of where we live and our identity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 We have opportunities to connect with others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

THE ENVIRONMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Plan for the growth of the city.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

We protect and enhance our natural areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Create and maintain a functional and attractive built environment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

We create a sustainable environment for future generations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Data sources and targets.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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what is a community strategic plan?

State and Regional Plans

A Community Strategic Plan is a plan for the community, by the community. It paints a picture of what we want the future to look like, and provides solutions on how we are going to get there. No single organisation or individual can make a community’s future possible and for that reason, this plan highlights your role in making our picture of the future a reality. It emphasises that partnerships are not only essential, but demonstrates the opportunities for shared value.

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This plan is a document that has the potential to greatly influence our community. It certainly influences our Council documents and has the potential to influence the NSW State Government. Local businesses, community clubs and organisations can also use this document when planning for the future.

To see how successful we have been in reaching our future goals and to monitor our performance this includes a number of measures. A report on our progress against these measures will be conducted in 2020, this report is called the End of Term report.

Council Strategies Providing directions

environmental

civic leadership

Business Planning Process Divisional process informing resourcing and delivery

Community Engagement

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Delivery Program 4 years

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Operational Plan 1 year

LEVEL

This plan aligns to the NSW Premier’s Priorities allowing us to access grant funding opportunities and lets us show how Wagga Wagga will contribute to each of these priorities.

Long term plan that clearly defines what we want as a community.

economic

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Not only does this plan lay out what we want as a community and how we are going to do this , it also identifies who is responsible for doing it.

social

Community Strategic Plan

Identifies the elected Council’s priorities for their term of office.

Identifies the projects, programs and services to be delivered.

Resourcing Strategies Internal instruments (how) we deliver:  Long Term Financial Plan  Asset Management Plan  Workforce Plan  Section 94 Developer contribution

Policies, operating standards, guidelines and procedures  Local Environment Plan (LEP)  Development Control Plan (DCP)

Individual Performance and Development Plan

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what is wagga view?

Wagga View is used on social media as a hashtag to highlight some of the greatest things about this place we call home. It now inspires the branding of this Community Strategic Plan focused on capturing your view of the future of our community.

Starting in May 2016, a number of activities were setup under the Wagga View branding to capture your view. These activities included:

THE WAGGA VIEW POP-UP SHOP The Wagga View shop was a temporary shop front based in the Sturt Mall that ran over a period of three (3) weeks. The shop front allowed community members and stakeholders to come down and talk to the Wagga View team about their aspirations for the city face to face.

Activities changed weekly and included a video vox pop, a community wishing tree, ball games to confirm the community vision statement, letter and questionnaires, sessions with community experts and a guest book. The shop front attracted a wide variety of participants including visitors to the city who wanted to share what they loved about our city. In total we interacted with over 1300 people, had over 600 people come and participate in at least one activity and received over 2000 responses through the shop.

THE WAGGA VIEW RACE The Wagga View Race was an event, where a series of activities were organised for three (3) teams to participate in. The activities were related to different aspects of living in Wagga Wagga covering everything from transport, to the environment, public safety and housing affordability. With 10 community stakeholders involved, the Wagga View Race was a demonstration of how a collaborative approach can produce a great outcome. Our partners at Wagga TV filmed the whole thing so you can watch the race footage here.

SCHOOLS PROGRAM The Schools Program included talking to children about what they love about where they live. We asked them about their third place. If their first place is home and their second place is school, where is their third place? We asked how this place could be improved and what they could do to improve that place as a community member.

Looking to the future we also asked children to write a letter to themselves from the year 2050. They wrote about what had changed and what had stayed the same and what they liked about the future.

Younger children were able to experience what it would be like to be Mayor and talk about what their priorities would be as Mayor.

The Schools Program was conducted at four (4) different schools with over 350 children participating in the activities.

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what is wagga view?

WAGGA VIEW ROAD SHOW The Wagga View Road Show was about talking to you about your place in your space as well as providing everyone the opportunity to be a part of the development of this plan. Our community engagement truck ‘Charlie’ made its way around the local government area, stopping at 28 neighbourhoods and villages. We took maps of each location out so that you could tell us what you loved, what you would like to add and what you would change in your neighbourhood.

STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS A series of stakeholder sessions were held to ensure the opportunity for local business, organisations and other community stakeholders had an opportunity to see and discuss the community’s feedback.

The workshops provided the opportunity to change and shape the outcomes and objectives of the plan in its early draft as well as allow organisations to address strategies within the plan and consider measurement of success. Over 250 stakeholders were invited to attend events and to provide feedback on the plan.

EVENT ATTENDANCE

ONLINE @ WAGGA.NSW.GOV.AU/WAGGAVIEW Our website was designed to keep you updated throughout the project, with activities changing on a weekly basis and news updates being posted all the time. Online has mapped out all our stops across the local government area, provided opportunities for feedback in a number of different activities, provided interactive content to share and discuss and has captured the story of the consultation so far. We are always updating this site so check out www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/ waggaview

SOCIAL MEDIA Since the launch of Wagga View in May 2016 until the end of the public exhibition in December 2016 #waggaview has been used 80 times on twitter and 732 times on Instagram. A steady increase in the usage of the hash tag has been observed especially over Instagram.

Social media also was home to the Wagga View photo competition run over the public exhibition period. Entries from this competition have been used in the design of this document.

The Wagga View team wanted to make participating in the consultation for this plan as easy as possible, so we attended a few community events so that you could participate while you were enjoying your weekend. We took ball games, video vox pops and our Wagga View Instagram frame to the Wagga Beach Markets and Tarcutta Markets.

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what is wagga view?

PUBLIC EXHIBITION After the draft Wagga View Community Strategic Plan went to Council in November, the public exhibition period commenced to inform the final document. Running from the 22 November to the 20 December, this was an active period where we made sure that we heard the community right. We created another temporary pop-up shop in the Wagga Wagga Market Place, we sent ‘Charlie’ the community engagement vehicle back out to our villages, we updated the website for the viewing of the draft plan and for submissions, we created reply paid postcards for people to provide their feedback and distributed these at events and activities undertaken throughout the period.

The final part of ensuring that the plan was owned by the community was ensuring that the images of this plan reflected the views of those that live here. In doing so we ran a photo competition for the imagery of this document. Our photo competition captured over 100 views of our community through social media #waggaview and the use of our website. The winners are credited within this plan.

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our community profile OUR LOCATION

Data based on the 2011 Census data

We are a community located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River in the heart of Wiradjuri Country. Our Local Government Area (LGA) is the centre of the Riverina area and is made up of the city and nine surrounding villages. Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW.

Population 63,000

14.5%

Wagga Wagga

of population 7.9% born overseas Top five countries of birth:

1. UNITED KINGDOM

65%

Wiradjuri for place of many crows

of homes with broadband internet connection

3. INDIA 4. CHINA 5. SOUTH AFRICA

36%

10%

of population earns over $1500 a week

PER WEEK

20.6%

4.2% of population is reported requiring care in day-to-day lives due to disability

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of population has a degree or higher

O F P O P U L AT I O N I D E N T I F Y AS ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER

WHO WE ARE

2. NEW ZEALAND

Sydney Can

AVERAGE WAGE

$817

5% of population from countries where English was not their first language

4.6% }

Area 4825 sq km Location to cities: Sydney 455km Melbourne 452km Canberra 230km

37.7% of population under age 25

OF HOUSEHOLDS IN WAGGA WAGGA ARE CLASSIFIED AS LOW INCOME (EARN LESS THAN $600 PER WEEK)

EDUCATION + EMPLOYMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY

5%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

21% REPORTED NOT BEING CONNECTED TO INTERNET

O F R E N TA L P O P U L AT I O N PAY

ONLY

0.7%

}

OF OUR DWELLINGS ARE CONSIDERED HIGH DENSITY

BETWEEN $200 + $300 PER WEEK

Largest industry of employment

HEALTH CARE +

SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

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our villages

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Image: Shennon Billingham

TARCUT TA

CU RR AWARNA

GALO RE

Wiradjuri for a meal made from grass seeds

Wiradjuri for pine tree

Location: 38 km east of Wagga Wagga Population: 225 (390 people in broader rural area)

Location: 30km north-west of Wagga Wagga, north of Murrumbidgee River Population: Village statistics unavailable (226 people in broader area)

Location: 53 km west of Wagga Wagga Population: Village statistics unavailable (175 people in broader area)

Safe – Rural – Trucks – Affordable

Agriculture – Peaceful – Beach Reserve – Country Lifestyle

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Strong Community – Agriculture

our villages

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HUMULA

L ADYSMITH

MANG O PL AH

Location: 54km south-east of Wagga Wagga Population: 11 people (390 people in broader rural area)

Named after the South African town of Boer War fame

Wiradjuri for kooris singing

Agriculture – Forestry – Surrounded by Hills – Amazing Views

Location: 17 km east of Wagga Wagga Population: 196 (368 people in broader rural area) Farmland – Family Friendly – Rich History – Country Lifestyle

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Location: 31 km south of Wagga Wagga Population: Village statistics unavailable (498 people in broader rural area) Friendly Community – Bushland – Rural Setting – Farming – Football

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our villages

Image: Caroline Cattle

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Image: City of Wagga Wagga

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COLLING U LLIE

U R ANQUINT Y

Wiradjuri for white cockatoo

Wiradjuri for springy, boggy ground

Wiradjuri for plenty of rain and yellow box tree

Location: 15 km east of Wagga Wagga, north of Murrumbidgee River.

Population: Village statistics unavailable (459 people in broader rural area)

Location: 22km west of Wagga Wagga Population: 134 people (273 people in broader rural area)

Location: 14km south of Wagga Wagga Population: 679 (215 people in broader rural area)

Quiet – Country Village – Peaceful lifestyle

Spacious – Safe – Friendly Community – Affordable – Rural Lifestyle

Quiet - Country Community – Close to Wagga Wagga – Oura Beach – Family Friendly

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our vision for the future In 2040 Wagga Wagga will be a thriving, innovative, connected and inclusive community on the Murrumbidgee. Rich in opportunity, choice, learning and environment, Wagga is a place where paths cross and people meet.

Image: Ian Gabriel

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our guiding principles To ensure that we achieve the community vision in the future, it is necessary that we start embedding elements of that vision into today’s planning.

Four (4) key words have been chosen by the community to be used as principles in planning for our future.

thriving

innovative

connected

inclusive

Growth

Creative

Feeling part of a community

Including everyone

Development

New ideas and thinking

Relationships

Accessibility

Success

Entrepreneurial leading

Communication technology

All cultures and backgrounds

Liveability

Efficient and effective

Place and space integration

Friendly

Healthy

Creating best practice

Heritage

Inviting

Networking

Equal opportunity

Sustainable Strong economy

Fair Welcoming

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disability inclusion action planning Through the community engagement process the people of Wagga Wagga and surrounding rural villages indicated that inclusion was very important to our future. “Inclusive” was therefore added to our vision.

Identified as a “guiding principle”, Inclusion was embedded throughout our Community Strategic Plan.

This approach also supports Council’s commitment to Disability Action Planning as prescribed through the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (DIAP 2014).

Disability Inclusion Action Planning supports the fundamental right of choice for people with disability in our community providing them with the opportunities and ability to choose how they live their lives and enjoying the benefits of living and working in our great community on the Murrumbidgee.

Council is committed to Disability Inclusion Action Planning. Each of the strategies and actions link to Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan and address four (4) key areas: ff Developing positive community attitudes and behaviours ff Creating liveable communities ff Supporting access to meaningful employment ff Improving access to services through better systems and processes

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strategic directions The community came up with a number of priorities that are really important. These were categorised into five (5) strategic directions for the city.

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GROWING ECONOMY Diversity of Our Industry - Encouragement of Innovation and Entrepreneurial – Enabled by Technology - Small Business – Freight and Logistics Hub – Tourism – Active Hubs – Retail Options

OUR IDENTITY AND SENSE OF PLACE

Accountability – Transparency – Representations – Strategy – Participation – Informed Decision Making – Governance – Communication – Engagement - Active Community Members

Connection to Place – Family Friendly – City of Good Sports – Multicultural Community – Arts and Cultural Centre – A City with a Country Lifestyle – Defence Presence – Opportunities to Connect

SAFETY AND HEALTH

OUR ENVIRONMENT

Safe Places and Spaces – Perception of Safety – Emergency Response – Public Health – Safe Behaviours – Healthy Lifestyle – Recreation – Sports – Access to Healthy Food – Health and Support Services

Planning for a Growing City – Protecting and Enhance our Natural Environment – Sustainability – Facility Improvements – Housing Options – Maintaining our Built Environment

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community leadership and collaboration This section highlights how important it is to for us to be heard as experts in our own community. Not only do we want to know what is going on, we want to be involved in decision making. The governance of our city is important, but it doesn’t need to be complex. We need rules and processes that are easy to understand and follow, this will help ensure transparency. We need leaders in our community that will advocate for us and represent us. We also know that we all have a role to play in our community and sometimes that means stepping up and being a leader too.

Image: Neil Holmes

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE HAVE STRONG LEADE RSHIP Outcome: We are accountable and transparent

Premier’s priorities: Improving government services Measure/s ff Satisfaction with provision of City of Wagga Wagga information to the community. ff Amount of community led strategies in the Community Strategic Plan.

Strategies: Adopt good governance and ethical behaviours.

LGA

Report against contributions to the Community Vision.

LGA

Report against actions in strategies and plans.

LGA

Organisations and businesses, City of Wagga Wagga City of Wagga Wagga Organisations and businesses, Eastern Riverina Arts City of Wagga Wagga Organisations and businesses, Eastern Riverina Arts

Outcome: We have leaders that represent us

Measure/s ff The people who make decisions for my community represent the whole community not just part of it. ff Satisfaction with confidence in elected Council. ff Local groups and organisations are good at getting things done.

Strategies: Promote identity and position on issues within the community.

LGA Community leaders, candidates, Councillors and elected members Empower and equip community groups to promote leadership.

LGA City of Wagga Wagga Engage with communities regularly to understand their needs and LGA City of Wagga Wagga expectations.

Provide mentoring and leadership opportunities.

LGA Organisations and Businesses Acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land as leaders in our LGA City of Wagga Wagga community.

Sporting groups, Eastern Riverina Arts Councillors, elected members City of Wagga Wagga, business networks Community members

Outcome: We plan long term

Premier’s priorities: Delivering strong budgets Measure/s ff Satisfaction with long term planning for Wagga Wagga.

Strategies: Undertake effective consultation as part of the planning process.

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LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Identify funding sources, opportunities and partnerships for the implementation of projects, programs and implementation of strategies.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Undertake regional approach to planning.

Riverina region

City of Wagga Wagga

Ensure the financial sustainability of the city.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

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Councillors, all NSW State Government departments

REROC, neighbouring councils, joint organisations, all NSW State government

Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE ARE AC TIVE COM M U NIT Y M E M B E RS Outcome: We recognise we all have a role to play

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who volunteer. ff Percentage of people who take part in community based clubs or associations. ff Percentage of people who get involved with political activities.

Strategies: Promote ‘shared value’.

LGA

The Collective

City of Wagga Wagga, Councillors, businesses, non-governmental organisations, community members

Promote opportunities to be involved.

LGA

Businesses and charities

Councillors, community members

Run fundraising days and events.

LGA

Community members

City of Wagga Wagga, Councillors, businesses, not-for profit organisations, sporting organisations and clubs, interest groups

Participate in volunteering programs.

LGA

Community members

Provide grant programs and funding opportunities for community groups.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

OBJ EC TIVE: WE ARE IN FORM E D AN D INVOLVE D IN DECISION MAKING Outcome: Local media is representative of what is happening in our community Measure/s ff Community satisfaction with local news coverage.

Strategies: Continue the publication of Council News.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

The Daily Advertiser

Interact with the community through social media.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police, businesses, Councillors

Share good news stories.

LGA

Local media

City of Wagga Wagga, Councillors, community members

Outcome: Everyone in our community feels they have been heard and understood Measure/s ff Percentage of people who agree they can get involved in local decision making processes. ff Community satisfaction with input into decision making.

Strategies: Engage and recognise community groups.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Community groups

Provide opportunities for the community to have access to Councillors.

LGA

Councillors

City of Wagga Wagga

Promote opportunities for community involvement.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

City of Wagga Wagga, Councillors, community members

Regularly get out to communities and suburbs.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Councillors

Create inclusive and accessible engagement strategies.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: CIT Y O F WAG GA WAG GA SE RVICES RE FLEC T TH E N E E DS OF TH E COM M U NIT Y Outcome: The City of Wagga Wagga has efficient and effective processes Premier’s priorities: Improving government services Measure/s ff Satisfaction with the City’s performance.

Strategies: Work collaboratively with other levels of government and the community.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Run Neighbourhood Meetings.

Villages

City of Wagga Wagga

Provide a variety of options to contact the city.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Provide easy to navigate processes and systems.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Present easy to understand documentation.

All NSW State Government, Federal Government, community groups

Outcome: We have access to the City of Wagga Wagga Premier’s priorities: Better government and digital services Measure/s ff Community satisfaction with their contact with the city.

Strategies: Promote how people can contact the city and what they can contact the city about.

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Progress associations, community members

safe and healthy community It is important that we feel safe in our community, at home and in public places. This section covers a number of things that can help us feel safe, including creating safe places and spaces, acting safely and enforcing the rules to ensure the safety of others. It is also important for us to be healthy. Healthy not only refers to our physical state but ensuring that we are healthy mentally and have all the services we need to support us to be the healthiest we can be is our goal.

Image: Vicki Langley

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE ARE SAFE Outcome: We create safe spaces and places

Premier’s priorities: Reducing violent crime, Reducing adult re-offending, Reducing road fatalities Measure/s ff Percentage of people who feel Wagga Wagga is a safe place to live. ff Percentage of people who feel there is a high crime rate in the community. ff Percentage of people who feel safe in public places. ff Satisfaction with street lighting. ff Alcohol outlet density per capita.

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Strategies: Design community infrastructure to Australian Standards.

LGA

Roads and Maritime Services, City of Wagga Wagga

Achieve crime prevention through environmental design.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Educate the community on the utilisation of crime prevention through environmental design.

LGA

Wagga Wagga Local Area City of Wagga Wagga, community Commend - NSW Police members

Create a crime prevention plan.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Get to know your neighbours.

LGA

Community members

Provide safe recreational environments for families and children through design of playground space and location.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Provide adequate street lighting.

LGA

Essential Energy, Roads and Maritime Services, City of Wagga Wagga

Provide and maintain closed-circuit television (CCTV) in public areas.

Central Activity District (CAD)

City of Wagga Wagga, Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Supervise children in and around water.

LGA

Community members

Public Pools

Remove rubbish and graffiti from public places.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Community members, Event Organisers

Increase the safety of pedestrians and road users through design and traffic calming measures.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Roads and Maritime Services

Regulate the physical ability of access to alcohol to reduce the number of alcohol related incidents.

LGA

NSW Justice - Liquor and City of Wagga Wagga Gaming

Encourage safe driving behaviours through signage and design.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

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Developers

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Roads and Maritime Services

Location Strategy Leader

Partners

Outcome: We promote safety and safe behaviours

Premier’s priorities: Reducing violent crime, Reducing adult re-offending, Reducing road fatalities, Reducing domestic violence Measure/s ff Number of domestic assaults. ff Number of robberies. ff Number of alcohol related offences. ff Number of drug related offences. ff Number of sexual offences.

Strategies: Conduct safety information sessions.

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Multicultural Council

Utilise community centres to deliver localised safety campaigns.

Ashmont, Wagga Local Area Mount Command - NSW Police Austin, Tolland, Glenfield

City of Wagga Wagga, community centres

Conduct safety induction program for new arrivals and refugee residents.

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Multicultural Council

Promote localised safety campaigns through community centres and schools.

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

High Schools

Provide learn to swim programs.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga and Schools private swimming pools

Promote education regarding water safety.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga, Royal Life Saving Society

Conduct high visibility policing in crime hotspots.

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Educate the community on current crime trends.

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Promote a safe drinking culture.

LGA

Local bars and pubs

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police, City of Wagga Wagga, sporting organisations and clubs, Murrumbidgee Local Health District, The Drug and Alcohol Foundation NSW

Ensure information is available about important services relating to safety and wellbeing.

LGA

Service providers

Sporting clubs, non-government organisations, Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Promote opportunities to increase safety in neighbourhoods, public spaces and online.

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Community groups, neighbourhood watch groups, community members

Run drug education programs.

LGA

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Schools, non-government organisations, sporting organisation

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Provide driver education and training services.

Location Strategy Leader LGA Driver training providers

Partners Community members, NRMA

Conduct food safety and health education programs.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Murrumbidgee Local Health District, NSW Health

Conduct the Safe Sharps Disposal Program.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Community centres

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Emergency services

Consider emergency service access when planning for the growth of the city.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Emergency services, Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Local Area Command – NSW Police

Help each other in emergency situations.

LGA

Community members

Ensure emergency services are resourced to respond to emergencies in set time frames.

LGA

Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Local Area Command – NSW Police

Elected representation, City of Wagga Wagga, community members

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Community centres

Conduct victim follow-ups.

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Promote successful crime apprehension operations/reductions.

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Outcome: We are responsive to emergencies

Measure/s ff Community satisfaction with flood protection and preparedness. ff Percentage of emergency department patients commencing treatment in target time frames.

Strategies: Local Emergency Management Committee is in place.

Outcome: We feel safe

Premier’s Priorities: Reducing domestic violence, Protecting our kids.

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who feel safe in their home. ff How many people in this community abuse drugs. ff How many people in this community drink too much alcohol.

Strategies: Promote opportunities for vulnerable community members to report incidents where they feel unsafe.

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Local Media

Location Strategy Leader

Partners

Outcome: We monitor and enforce public health and safety Premier’s Priorities: Reducing road fatalities.

Measure/s ff Number of requests for dumped rubbish.

Strategies: Undertake public health inspections.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Conduct targeted road safety campaigns.

LGA

Wagga Local Area Command - NSW Police

Undertake building compliance inspections.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga, private certifiers

Undertake dumped rubbish inspections.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Implement effective companion animal management and education.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Implement compliance programs for breaches of legislation.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Conduct on-site sewage management inspections.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Transport NSW, Roads and Maritime Services

Office of Local Government

OBJ EC TIVE: WE PRO MOTE A H EALTHY LIFEST YLE Outcome: Recreation is a part of everyday life

Premier’s priority: Tackling childhood obesity Measure/s ff Percentage of adults who undertake adequate levels of physical activity.

Strategies: Promote the use of healthy by design neighbourhoods for all new developments (rezoning and planning of neighbourhoods).

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Developers. Murrumbidgee Local Health District, The Healthy Built Environment Consortium

Create inclusive play spaces and recreation facilities.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Disability support services, Touched by Olivia Foundation

Implement recommendations from the Playground Strategy.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Provide natural areas for passive recreation.

LGA

Council, Federal Government

Provide active over senior health programs.

LGA

Fitness providers

Plan for additional public pool space for aquatic programs.

City

City of Wagga Wagga

Encourage people to use active transport.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

LGA

Demonstration Gardens, developers, Erin Earth, community groups

City of Wagga Wagga, community members

Promote the availability of fresh and local produce.

LGA

Local producers

Businesses, community members

Promote sustainable food practices.

LGA

Increase community access to healthy food options.

LGA

Outcome: We have access to healthy food

Premier’s priority: Tackling childhood obesity Measure/s ff Percentage of adults consuming adequate amounts of fruit. ff Percentage of adults consuming adequate amounts of vegetables. ff Percentage of people who identify they have access to fresh fruit and vegetables.

Strategies: Incorporate community gardens into new and existing community centres and spaces.

NSW State Government Local producers, local businesses

Outcome: We promote participation across a variety of sports and recreation Premier’s priority: Tackling childhood obesity Measure/s ff Sports participation figures for adults. ff Sports participation figures for youth.

Strategies: Provide a variety of sporting events.

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LGA

Sporting organisations and sporting clubs

City of Wagga Wagga, NSW Sports and Recreation,NSW Family and Community Services, State sporting bodies

Identify the need to expand and create new sporting clubs to service future growth.

LGA

Sporting organisations and sporting clubs

City of Wagga Wagga, State sporting bodies, regional sporting bodies

Provide facilities and assistance to local sporting bodies in the delivery of events.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Sporting organisations and clubs, State sporting bodies, regional sporting bodies

Provide opportunities to increase participation in sports programs for Aboriginal and multicultural community members.

LGA

Sporting organisations and clubs

Multicultural Council, NSW State Government, Schools

Provide opportunities to increase participation in refereeing programs for Aboriginal and multicultural community members.

LGA

Sporting organisations and clubs

Multicultural Council

Provide opportunities for year round sports participation.

LGA

Sporting organisations and clubs

City of Wagga Wagga, community members

Improve and enhance sports ground facilities.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Sporting organisations and clubs, state and national sporting bodies

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Increase participation of all ages in sport .

Location Strategy Leader LGA Sporting organisations and clubs

Partners Schools, community members

Provide all abilities sporting programs and events.

LGA

Sporting organisations and clubs

Disability support services

Increase participation of women and girls.

LGA

Sporting organisations and clubs

Schools, community members

Provide unisex toilet and changing facilities for all sportsgrounds.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Sporting organisations and clubs

Provide facility improvement grants.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

State and national sporting bodies

Provide subsidised registration for Aboriginal youth.

LGA

NSW Family and Community Services

Sporting organisations sporting clubs, high schools,

Provide opportunities to people to trial sports.

LGA

Sporting organisations and clubs

High schools

Provide opportunities for youth volunteer involvement in sports.

LGA

Sporting organisations and clubs

State and national sporting bodies

Provide opportunities for the multicultural community to experience and have exposure of sports.

LGA

Sporting organisations and clubs

Multicultural Council

Provide opportunities for people to participate in cultural activities such as dance, drama and parkour.

LGA

Cultural organisations

Outcome: We have an understanding of what it means to be healthy

Premier’s priority: Tackling childhood obesity Measure/s ff Percentage of adults consuming alcohol at levels posing long term risk to health. ff Percentage of adults who smoke. ff Percentage of overweight or obese adults.

Strategies: Circulate information and raise awareness about Local Health Advisory Committee to the community.

Regional Local Health Advisory Committee

Murrumbidgee Local Health District, NSW Government

Provide resources, programs and guidelines on how to be healthy.

LGA

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

NSW Department of Education, schools, health care professionals

Increase awareness of women’s and men’s health issues.

Riverina region

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

City of Wagga Wagga, Wagga Women’s Health Centre, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE HAVE ACCESS TO H EALTH AN D SU PPORT SE RVICES THAT CATE R FO R ALL OU R N E E DS Outcome: We have services that support us

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who have access to general health services. ff Percentage of people who have access to age care services. ff Percentage of people who have access to mental health services. ff Percentage of people who have access to specialist health services.

Strategies: Promote integrated service delivery.

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Riverina region

NSW Health

Wagga Women’s Health Centre

Provide health services that make meaningful improvements to health and wellness of individuals.

Riverina region

NSW Health

Wagga Women’s Heath Centre

Provide coordinated and quality services for vulnerable groups.

Riverina region

NSW Health

Wagga Women’s Heath Centre, community organisations

Improve access to sexual health services.

Riverina region

NSW Health

Wagga Women’s Heath Centre

Provide information and services to support mental health.

LGA

NSW Health Mental Health and Drug Alcohol Service

Wagga Women’s Heath Centre, Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Alliance, community organisations, Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Provide access to hydrotherapy facilities and services.

LGA

Calvary Hospital and private practitioners

City of Wagga Wagga

Promote the availability of services and the how to access them.

LGA

Service Providers,

Murrumbidgee Local Health District, NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, community centres, Wagga Women’s Heath Centre

Create a vibrant and accessible health care service precinct.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Health care providers

Provide mental health services.

LGA

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Service providers

Provide rehabilitation services and facilities.

LGA

Rehabilitation providers

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

Outcome: Our health and support services meet the needs of our community

Premier’s Priority: Improving service levels in hospitals, lifting wait times for planned surgeries, reducing youth homelessness, creating sustainable social housing.

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who believe they have access to health services addressing their needs Strategies: Provide appropriate equipment and resourcing for community centres.

LGA

NSW Family and Community Services

City of Wagga Wagga, nongovernment organisations

Ensure adequate service levels for health and support services.

LGA

Service providers

NSW Health and Federal Government

Increase services for youth and domestic violence refuges.

LGA

Service providers

Family and Community Services

Proactively recruit medical specialists.

LGA and Riverina Medical regionally Specialist Recruitment

and Retention Committee

Provide aged care facilities, services and accommodation.

LGA

Service Providers

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growing economy We are a city with a number of opportunities. This section details the number of industries that contribute to our economy. It also recognises the need to foster and support local business, industry and entrepreneurs to make our economy even stronger. We financially support these businesses. We provide services and technology to ensure that they excel. As a community, we don’t just think that Wagga Wagga is a great place to live; we also think it’s a great place to visit. We create opportunities to develop Wagga Wagga as a tourist destination.

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE ARE A REG IONAL CAPITAL Outcome: We have complete and accessible transport networks, building infrastructure, improving road travel reliability, ensure on-time running for public transport.

Measure/s ff Community satisfaction with our cycle network. ff Community satisfaction with maintaining footpaths. ff Community satisfaction with availability of car parking. ff Community satisfaction with maintaining local roads. ff Community satisfaction with traffic flow/congestion. ff Percentage of people who indicated having access to good quality public transport.

Strategies: Provide bus shelters and designated areas where people can catch public transport.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Public transport companies, NSW Department of Transport, Roads and Maritime Services

Plan new subdivisions to ensure the size and capacity of roads can accommodate public transport.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Public transport companies,

Provide transport networks that ensure our services, facilities and precincts are accessible.

LGA

Public transport companies

NSW Department of Transport, Roads and Maritime Services

Implement the Active Travel Plan.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Department of Transport, Roads and Maritime Services

Support the development of high speed rail stopping in Wagga Wagga.

LGA

Federal Government

City of Wagga Wagga, advocacy groups

Provide regular flights to capital cities.

LGA

Air Service Providers

City of Wagga Wagga

Review and promote the Airport Master Plan.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Airport services providers

Increase accessibility to public transport networks.

LGA

Public transport providers City of Wagga Wagga

Outcome: We are a leading freight and logistics centre, encourage business investment Measure/s ff Value added by the transport, postal and warehousing industry sector.

Strategies: Market the advantages of the Bomen Business Park.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Businesses and organisations, business advocacy groups, NSW Industry Skills and Regional Development, Councillors

Market the connectivity benefits of Wagga Wagga.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Businesses and organisations, NSW Industry Skills and Regional Development

Implement the Bomen Enabling Roads project.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Transport, Roads and Maritime Services, Federal Government

Upgrade airport runways to increase efficiencies and service levels.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Transport

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Location Strategy Leader LGA City of Wagga Wagga

Partners Businesses and organisations, NSW Industry, Skills and Regional Development, NSW Transport, Roads and Maritime Services, Federal Government

LGA

Federal Government

Telecommunication providers

Improve mobile phone coverage.

Villages

Telecommunication providers

Federal Government

Improve access to internet services.

LGA

Telecommunication providers

Federal Government

Pursue rail and intermodal freight opportunities.

Outcome: We are enabled by technology

Measure/s ff Number of households with internet connection. ff Percentage of people who indicated they had good access to high speed internet. ff Percentage of people who indicated they had good mobile phone coverage.

Strategies: Improve National Broadband Network (NBN) services.

Outcome: We attract and support local businesses and industry

Premier’s priorities: Making it easier to start a business, encourage business investment Measure/s ff Community perception that local business in this town are doing pretty well at the moment. ff Percentage of people who identified attending Community events such as farmers market, festivals and shows.

Strategies

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Encourage growth in our Central Activity District.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Business advocacy groups

Encourage businesses to use local produce.

LGA

Businesses

Community members

Promote and support local produce through festivals and events.

LGA

Event organisers

Businesses, Eastern Riverina Arts

Identify opportunities to improve the profitability of the agriculture sector.

LGA

NSW Department of Industry

Agricultural community, Charles Sturt University

Implement the Retail Growth Strategy.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Businesses advocacy groups, Businesses

Advocate for local business people on issues which further business and career opportunities for all.

LGA

Women in Business Wagga, business advocacy groups

Councillors, City of Wagga Wagga

Provide networking opportunities to meet and collaborate with other local businesses.

LGA

Women in Business Wagga, business advocacy groups

City of Wagga Wagga, local businesses

Recognise and promote successful business people in the region.

LGA

Women in Business

Business advocacy groups, business chambers, local businesses, local media

Provide livestock marketing services to the region.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: TH E RE IS G ROWING INVESTM E NT IN OU R COM M U NIT Y Outcome: We foster entrepreneurs and start-ups

Premier’s priorities: Encouraging business investment, make it easier to start a business Measure/s ff Number of local businesses.

Strategies

Provide networks and support for start-ups.

LGA

Business advocacy groups

Eastern Riverina Arts, Women in Business Wagga

Outcome: There is government investment to develop our community Premier’s priorities: Improving government services, accelerating major project assessment Measure/s ff Value of investment from State Government. ff Value of investment from Federal Government.

Strategies: Advocate to Federal Government to make our community a priority.

LGA

Elected Members

Federal Government Councillors, business advocacy groups

Advocate to State Government to make our community a priority.

LGA

Elected Members

All NSW State Government Departments, Councillors, business advocacy group

Increase State and Federal Government presence in the city.

LGA

Federal Government, All NSW State Government Departments

Councillors

OBJ EC TIVE: WE ARE A TOU RIST DESTINATION Outcome: We promote our city and villages Measure/s ff Value added by tourism industry to the local economy.

Strategies: Showcase our open space and recreational facilities.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Sporting organisations and clubs, Community members

Showcase our art and cultural facilities.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Eastern Riverina Arts , local arts and cultural organisations, community members

Promote a positive image for the city and our villages.

LGA

Community members, businesses

City of Wagga Wagga, local media, sporting organisations and clubs, Eastern Riverina Arts

Showcase the cultural heritage of the Wiradjuri people.

LGA

Wiradjuri community

City of Wagga Wagga, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Arts and cultural groups, Eastern Riverina Arts

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Identify and support tourism opportunities in villages.

Location Strategy Leader Villages Businesses

Partners City of Wagga Wagga, village communities, community members, Eastern Riverina Arts

Produce publications, websites and social media to promote the city.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

All NSW State Government departments, Evocities, businesses

Encourage usage of the City Brand.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Businesses, community groups

Improve the visual appearance of the city’s entrances.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Develop and promote tourism products.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga, local businesses

LGA

Businesses

Provide camping facilities.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Federal Government, NSW Department of Lands, National Parks NSW, businesses

Provide truck stop and change over facilities.

LGA

NSW Department of Transport, Roads and Maritime Services

City of Wagga Wagga

Provide Visitor Information Centre services.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Businesses, Community groups

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Businesses, NSW Sports and Recreation, Sporting organisations and clubs

Attract a diverse range of art, cultural, recreational and lifestyle events, performances and activities throughout the year

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Local Businesses, Event organisers,

Attract regional sporting events and carnivals.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Sports and Recreation, Sporting organisations and clubs

Promote events, programs and activities.

LGA

Local businesses, City of Wagga Wagga, community community organisations members, Eastern Riverina Arts

Outcome: We accommodate visitors Measure/s ff Number of day and night overnight visitors.

Strategies: Ensure we have a variety of accommodation options.

Outcome: We have a variety of events, festivals and activities

Measure/s ff Community satisfaction with festival and event programs. ff Percentage of people who agree Wagga Wagga has a variety of entertainment options.

Strategies: Promote our capacity and facilities to hold events.

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE ARE A CE NTRE FOR E DUCATION AN D TR AINING Outcome: We have a variety of education and training opportunities

Premier’s Priority: Improving education results, boosting apprenticeships, improving Aboriginal education outcomes Measure/s Percentage of people who indicated they have access to education e.g. schools, distance education, vocational training.

Percentage of population attending an educational institution. Percentage of the population attending university.

Percentage of the population attending TAFE. Strategies: Provide opportunities for training and lifelong learning.

LGA

Educational institutions

NSW Department of Education, City of Wagga Wagga, service providers, non-government organisations, Eastern Riverina Arts

Create partnerships to develop industry specific training.

LGA

Educational institutions

Businesses

Provide integrated training opportunities.

LGA

Educational institutions

Schools

Improve access to education for our community.

LGA

Educational institutions

NSW Department of Education

Provide courses for new and emerging technologies and industry.

LGA

Educational institutions

Inspire local business people to further their education through formal course and training opportunities.

LGA

Women in Business

Business Advocacy Groups, local businesses, education and training organisations

OBJ EC TIVE: WE HAVE E M PLOYM E NT OPPORTU NITIES Outcome: We have career opportunities

Premier’s Priorities: Creating jobs, driving public sector diversity, Boosting apprenticeships Measure/s ff Unemployment rate. ff Number of young people (15-24) in employment. ff Number of people over 55 participating in employment. ff Number of jobs (June 2014). ff Gap between non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal employment rates. ff Percentage of people who believe there are plenty of jobs.

Strategies: Encourage opportunities to volunteer.

LGA

Charity organisations and non-government organisations

Cater for employees of all abilities.

LGA

Businesses and organisations

Provide graduate programs.

LGA

Businesses and organisations

Provide apprenticeship and traineeship programs.

LGA

Businesses and organisations

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Promote job vacancies.

Location Strategy Leader LGA Businesses and organisations

Promote Evojobs campaign.

LGA

Proactively recruit medical specialists.

LGA and Riverina Medical Regionally Specialist Recruitment

Evocities

and Retention Committee

Provide mentoring opportunities.

Partners Employment agencies and services

Regional Imaging Riverina, Calvary Riverina Hospital, City of Wagga Wagga, Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, University of NSW Rural Clinical School, University of Notre Dame Australian Rural Clinical School

LGA

Women in Business, business advocacy groups

Local businesses and organisations

LGA

Developers

City of Wagga Wagga, NSW Family and Community Services

Provide active transport options including end of journey facilities.

CAD

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Transport, Roads and Maritime Services, local Businesses

Provide opportunities for activities within the Central Activity District.

CAD

City of Wagga Wagga

Shopping malls, event organisers

Provide long term parking.

CAD

City of Wagga Wagga

Businesses

Create a people focused Central Activity District.

CAD

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Transport, Roads and Maritime Services

Create a master plan for the medical precinct.

Medical precinct

City of Wagga Wagga

Medical Services, Murrumbidgee Local Health District

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Planning

LGA

Businesses

Eastern Riverina Arts

Provide opportunities for night events.

CAD

City of Wagga Wagga

Businesses, Eastern Riverina Arts

Promote safe travel to and from precincts.

LGA

Transport providers, City of Wagga Wagga, NSW Transport, Essential Energy

Wagga Local Area Command – NSW Police

OBJ EC TIVE: WE ARE A H U B FOR AC TIVIT Y Outcome: We have vibrant precincts

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who agree Wagga Wagga has a wide variety of retail options.

Strategies: Design accessible community hubs.

Create precincts with integrated land uses to increase the activity in these areas . LGA

Outcome: We have a vibrant nightlife

Measure/s Community satisfaction with night time dining, events and entertainment.

Strategies: Provide opportunities for live entertainment.

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community place and identity Wagga Wagga has many identities and that is what makes us unique. This is why we love living here and are proud to be a part of our community. What’s really special is that we have all the great aspects of a city lifestyle, set in a beautiful country setting. We have spaces and places that encourage us to connect, helping us to feel a part of a community.

Communities are also created through our similarities with others; whether that is our passion for sports, arts, culture or just the fact we all call this place home.

Image: Neil Holmes Artist: Yenny Huber

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE ARE PROU D OF WH E RE WE LIVE AN D OU R IDE NTIT Y Outcome: We have a strong sense of place

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who agree our community is a great place to live.

Strategies: Implement strategies from the Public Art Plan.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Artists

Support and facilitate neighbourhood engagement and ownership of place.

LGA

Progress associations

City of Wagga Wagga

Promote local Neighbourhood Watch groups.

LGA

Community Groups

Wagga Local Area Command – NSW Police

Implement the Riverside Strategic Master Plan.

Riverside Precinct

City of Wagga Wagga

Provide annual grants to support community groups to develop spaces.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Community groups

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, indigenous community

Engage the Indigenous community in natural resource management initiatives.

LGA

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, City of Wagga Wagga

Indigenous Community

Protect the heritage of the city through environmental and development controls.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

Indigenous significant spaces and places are resourced and protected.

LGA

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

Indigenous community, City of Wagga Wagga

Maintain local collections that reflects the heritage of the city.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

LGA

Support services

Provide family friendly events.

LGA

Event organisers

Ensure places and spaces are accessible for families.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Outcome: We value our heritage

Measure/s ff Community satisfaction with enhancing of heritage buildings and programs.

Strategies: Implement the Aboriginal Places Plans of Management.

Outcome: We are a family friendly city

Measure/s ff Ranking in Suncorp Bank Family Friendly City listing. ff Percentage of people who indicated the friendliness of this community was improving.

Strategies: Provide services to support families.

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NSW Family and Community Services, Non-government organisations NSW Family and Community Services, disability support services

Provide and promote available child care services.

Provide resources, programs and information to support families in achieving a healthy lifestyle.

Location Strategy Leader Partners LGA Child care providers, City of Wagga Wagga LGA

Child care and education providers, City of Wagga Wagga, Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Outcome: We are a multicultural community

Premier’s Priorities: Increasing cultural participation Measure/s ff Percentage of people who disagree with the statement “Some individuals get left out in this community”.

Strategies: Celebrate and value diversity.

LGA

Community members

Multicultural Council, City of Wagga Wagga, NSW Family and Community Services, non-government organisations, Eastern Riverina Arts

Provide opportunities to share and promote multicultural arts and food.

LGA

Community members

Multicultural Council, City of Wagga Wagga, NSW Family and Community Services, non-government organisations, Eastern Riverina Arts

Remain a Refugee Welcome Zone.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Multicultural NSW, Multicultural Council

Strategies: Provide access to open space in local neighbourhoods.

LGA

Developers

City of Wagga Wagga

Promote the city as a great lifestyle choice.

LGA

Evocities

Community members, businesses

Promote the city as part of the Evocities campaign.

LGA

Evocities

Outcome: We are a city with the benefit of a country lifestyle

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who agree our community is a great place to live. ff Percentage of people who believe the liveability of this community is improving. ff Area of green space per capita.

Outcome: We are a centre for arts and culture

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who agree they are able to participate in arts and cultural related activities. ff Percentage of people who indicated they attend arts or cultural events.

Strategies: Promote and provide access to arts and cultural facilities such as the Art Gallery, Civic Theatre, Museum and Library.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Arts NSW, Federal Government , Eastern Riverina Arts

Promote arts and cultural opportunities for villages.

Villages

City of Wagga Wagga

Arts and Cultural organisations , Eastern Riverina Arts

Provide access to a diverse range of arts and cultural activities.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Arts and Cultural organisations, Eastern Riverina Arts

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Acknowledge the creative achievements and contributions of local artists.

Location Strategy Leader LGA Arts and cultural organisations

Partners City of Wagga Wagga, community members, Eastern Riverina Arts

Support the creative potential of community members.

LGA

Arts and cultural organisations

City of Wagga Wagga, Arts NSW, Eastern Riverina Arts

Deliver arts and cultural programs.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Arts and cultural organisations, Eastern Riverina Arts

Provide education and public programs that support exhibitions and performances.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Arts NSW, Eastern Riverina Arts

Provide a diverse program of exhibitions.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Arts and Cultural Organisations, Eastern Riverina Arts

Create exhibitions to support local artists.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Local Artists, arts and cultural organisations, Eastern Riverina Arts

Deliver a range of performances for all audiences.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Arts and cultural organisations, eastern Riverina Arts

Attract and retain emerging creatives through the provision of facilities and support systems for the development of new works and creative enterprises.

LGA

Eastern Riverina Arts

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Name sporting facilities after our local sporting heroes.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Sporting organisations and clubs

Deliver sporting events.

LGA

Sporting organisations and clubs

City of Wagga Wagga

Provide facilities and assistance to local sporting bodies in the delivery of events (mowing, toilets, cleaning).

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Sporting organisations and clubs

Attract premier sporting events to the city.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Sporting organisations and clubs

LGA

NSW State Government

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Outcome: We are the city of good sports

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who identified they take part in sports groups or teams.

Strategies: Promote and support the Sporting Hall of Fame.

Outcome: There is a Defence presence in our city

Measure/s ff Number of full time equivalent positions held by Defence in the city.

Strategies: Deliver the Kapooka Open Day. Hold a welcome event for defence families.

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE HAVE OPPORTU NITIES TO CON N EC T WITH OTH E RS Outcome: We activate our community spaces to promote connectedness Measure/s ff Number of bookings for public spaces.

Strategies: Hold events, recreational and cultural activities in public places.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Sports organisations and clubs, arts and cultural organisations

Ensure spaces are accessible through universal design principles.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW State Government

Implement the Lake Albert Management Plan.

Lake Albert

City of Wagga Wagga

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Promote community spaces and centres to ensure utilisation.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Co-locate community buildings and recreational spaces.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Developers, NSW State Government

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Arts and cultural organisations

NSW State Government

Outcome: Groups, programs and activities bring us together Measure/s ff Percentage of people who agreed they feel a part of the community.

Strategies: Provide public art workshops and programs.

Promote social and special interest groups and opportunities to be involved. LGA

Social and special interest groups

Create events, programs and activities to encourage participation.

City of Wagga Wagga

LGA

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the environment Both our natural and built environment provide us with our physical place as a community. This section looks at how we will maintain and enhance our environment whilst planning for a growing community. Sustainability is key to our success. Whether it is adopting sustainable practices, education or maintenance there are many different elements of making our environment sustainable.

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Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE PL AN FOR TH E G ROW TH OF TH E CIT Y Outcome: We have sustainable urban development Measure/s ff Number of development compliance customer requests.

Ensure the sustainability requirements for (BASIX) are met.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Planning

Provide green corridors to connect spaces.

LGA

Developers

City of Wagga Wagga

Implement programs to reduce impacts of urban salinity.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Developers, NSW Environment and Heritage, NSW Department of Primary Industries

Conduct master planning and subdivision planning of precincts and new development areas.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Planning, developers, service providers

Consider environmental sensibilities.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Planning, NSW Environment and Heritage, NSW Department of Primary Industries

Develop an Activation strategy (formerly residential strategy) to guide the future development and growth of the city.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Planning, service providers

Identify assets required to support growth.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Roads and Maritime Services, Infrastructure NSW, Service providers

Increase medium and high density development within the city.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Planning

Provide and maintain appropriate infrastructure and services that support current and future needs.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Roads and Maritime Services, Infrastructure NSW, service providers

Encourage innovative building design.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Development and building industry

Outcome: We have housing that suits our needs

Premiers Priorities: Reducing youth homelessness, creating sustainable social housing, increasing housing supply Measure/s ff Percentage of households where mortgage repayments are 30% of household income. ff Percentage of households where rent payments are 30% of household income or greater.

Strategies: Provide a range of accessible and affordable housing for people from all income levels and stages of life.

LGA

Developers and builders

City of Wagga Wagga, NSW Planning, NSW Family and community services

Maintain a point of difference in our housing market.

LGA

Developers and builders

City of Wagga Wagga, NSW Planning

Implement the Future Directions for Social Housing.

LGA

NSW Family and Community Services

Non-government organisations

Plan for whole of life housing cycles.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Planning

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Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE PROTEC T AN D E N HAN CE OU R NATU R AL AREAS Outcome: We have healthy natural areas

Premiers Priorities: Keeping our environment clean Measure/s ff Km of roadside sprayed for noxious weeds. ff Number of properties inspected for noxious weeds. ff Number of trees planted.

Manage the Murrambidya Wetland.

Wagga Wagga City

City of Wagga Wagga

Indigenous community groups

Undertake the noxious weeds program.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Undertake revegetation and restoration programs.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Department of Primary Industries

Provide walking tracks for recreational and active travel.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Environment and Heritage, NSW Transport

Integrate cultural heritage and knowledge into natural resource management.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Environment and Heritage, Indigenous community groups

Provide strategic revegetation to create biodiversity and improved Community amenity.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Environment and Heritage

Seek partnerships to deliver environmental programs.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW office of Environment and Heritage

Protect vegetation.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW office of Environment and Heritage

OBJ EC TIVE: CRE ATE AN D MAINTAIN A FU N C TIONAL , AT TR AC TIVE AN D H EALTH PRO M OTING BUILT E NVIRON M E NT Outcome: We look after and maintain our community assets Measure/s ff Percentage of people who agree we have access to good quality roads. ff Percentage of people who agree the environment is in good condition.

Strategies: Plan and implement flood management strategies.

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City of Wagga Wagga

Maintain parks, gardens and open space.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Maintain infrastructure assets.

LGA

Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Transport, Infrastructure NSW, City of Wagga Wagga

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Location Strategy Leader LGA Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Transport, Infrastructure NSW, NSW Sports and Recreation, City of Wagga Wagga

Partners

Build and maintain a levee bank to protect the city’s centre.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Public Works

Maintain playing fields and facilities for the use of the community.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Sporting organisations and clubs, NSW Sports and Recreation

Implement measures to mitigate the impact of flooding.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Implement asset management planning.

Outcome: We create an attractive city

Measure/s ff Percentage of people who agree there are attractive buildings and homes in our community. ff The percentage of people who agree we have attractive natural places in our community.

Strategies: Protect accessible open space, parklands and natural environment.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Environment and Heritage, Developers

Protect the city’s architectural personality.

LGA

NSW Environment and Heritage

City of Wagga Wagga, developers, builders, property owners

Showcase public art and culture.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Arts NSW, arts and cultural organisations

Riverside is accessible and well maintained.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Department of Primary Industries

Provide beautiful parklands to be enjoyed by all.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Create attractive streetscapes.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Developers, community members

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Sports and Recreation, NSW Department of Family and Community Services

Design and construct a waterslide attraction.

Wagga Wagga City

City of Wagga Wagga

Design and construct splash park attraction.

Wagga Wagga City

City of Wagga Wagga

Outcome: We improve the facilities of our places and spaces Measure/s ff Community satisfaction with parks and playgrounds. ff Community satisfaction with community buildings and halls.

Strategies: Increase the accessibility of recreational spaces and buildings.

Increase the accessibility for people with a disability to access amenities and LGA change facilities.

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Partners

OBJ EC TIVE: WE CRE ATE A SUSTAINAB LE E NVIRON M E NT FOR FUTU RE G E N E R ATIONS Outcome: Educate the community in sustainability Premiers Priorities: Keeping our environment clean Measure/s ff Number of participants in environmental days. ff Number of workshops held for schools and the community.

Strategies: Run a calendar of environmental days.

LGA

NSW Environment and Heritage

City of Wagga Wagga, schools, environmental organisations

Run sustainability sessions and programs.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Schools, Riverina Environmental Education Centre

Run Sustainable Wagga e-news and Facebook page.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Run environmental workshops and events.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

City of Wagga Wagga, schools, environmental organisations, Eastern Riverina Arts, NSW office of Environment and Heritage

Run environmental schemes and initiatives.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

City of Wagga Wagga, schools, environmental organisations, NSW office of Environment and Heritage

LGA

Businesses and Organisations

Charles Sturt University, City of Wagga Wagga

Implement energy saving initiatives.

LGA

Community members

Businesses and Organisation, City of Wagga Wagga

Implement sustainable fleet and procurement initiatives.

LGA

Businesses and Organisations

Charles Sturt University, City of Wagga Wagga

Implement alternate energy projects to reduce CO2.

LGA

Businesses and Organisations

Charles Sturt University, City of Wagga Wagga

Promote and incentivise sustainable practices.

LGA

NSW office of Environment and Heritage

City of Wagga Wagga

Outcome: We demonstrate sustainable practices Measure/s ff Per capita water usage. ff Number of businesses and households that have solar systems.

Strategies: Publicise environmental initiatives undertaken.

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Location Strategy Leader

Partners

Outcome: We are proactive with our waste management

Measure/s ff Reduction of waste going in to landfill. ff Tonnes of organics composted. ff Kg of kerbside recycling per capita.

Strategies: Implement food organics and garden organics recycling.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

Waste services

Work towards becoming carbon neutral.

LGA

Businesses and organisations

Charles Sturt University, City of Wagga Wagga

Promote waste management practices to reuse, reduce, recycle.

LGA

NSW Environment and Heritage

City of Wagga Wagga, schools, Eastern Riverina Arts

Build a resource recovery centre.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Environment and Heritage

Ensure opportunities are available for public place recycling.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Environment and Heritage, NSW Environmental Protection Authority, community members

Manage contaminated land.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Environment and Heritage, NSW Environmental Protection Authority, NSW Department of Planning, property owners

Monitor water quality.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Environment and Heritage, NSW Environmental Protection Authority

Provide advice on best practice to prevent pollution and contamination.

LGA

City of Wagga Wagga

NSW Environment and Heritage, NSW Environmental Protection Authority

Implement energy efficiency projects.

LGA

Businesses and organisations

City of Wagga Wagga

Implement renewable energy projects.

LGA

Businesses and organisations

City of Wagga Wagga

Outcome: We minimise our impact on the environment

Measure/s ff Number of hectares of protected natural vegetation. ff Ground water levels. ff Number of closure/high alert days for Lake Albert. ff Number of days considered as having unhealthy air quality.

Strategies: Monitor and measure activities and development for polluting activities.

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data sources and targets The measures used against each outcome, come from a variety of data sources including; 1.

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City of Wagga Wagga Community Survey The Regional Wellbeing Survey NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research NSW Bureau of Health Information Australian Bureau of Statistics Wagga Wagga Community Profile ID NSW Health Statistics City of Wagga Wagga data Suncorp Bank Family Friendly City Listing Family and Community Services

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current baseline data CO M M U NIT Y LE ADE RSHIP AN D COLL ABOR ATION WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE AND TRANSPARENT Satisfaction with provision of City of Wagga Wagga information to the community.

75% satisfaction1

Amount of community lead strategies in the Community Strategic Plan.

1488

WE HAVE LEADERS THAT REPRESENT US The people who make decisions for my community represent the whole community not just part of it.

23% agree2

Satisfaction with confidence in elected Council.

68% satisfaction1

Local groups and organisations are good at getting things done.

62.6% agree2

WE PLAN LONG TERM Satisfaction with long term planning for Wagga Wagga.

72% satisfaction1

WE RECOGNISE WE ALL HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY Percentage of people who volunteer.

21%5

Percentage of people who take part in community-based clubs or associations.

23.1%2

Percentage of people who get involved with political activities.

14.7%2

LOCAL MEDIA IS REPRESENTATIVE OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY Community satisfaction with local news coverage.

Currently no baseline data

EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY FEELS THEY HAVE BEEN HEARD AND UNDERSTOOD Percentage of people who agree they can get involved in local decision making processes.

58.6% agree2

Community satisfaction with input into decision making.

83% satisfaction1

CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA SERVICES REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY Satisfaction with City of Wagga Wagga’s performance.

80% satisfaction1

WE HAVE ACCESS TO CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA Community satisfaction with their contact with City of Wagga Wagga.

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SAFE AN D H E ALTHY COM M U NIT Y WE CREATE SAFE SPACES AND PLACES Percentage of people who feel Wagga Wagga is a safe place to live.

66.8% agree2

Percentage of people who feel there is a high crime rate in the community.

66.4% agree2

Percentage of people who feel safe in public places.

64% agree1

Satisfaction with street lighting.

85% satisfaction1

WE PROMOTE SAFETY AND SAFE BEHAVIOURS 2015 domestic assaults in Wagga Wagga.

2943

2015 robbery and theft in Wagga Wagga.

31433

2015 alcohol related offences in Wagga Wagga.

2503

2015 drug related offences in Wagga Wagga.

6013

2015 number of sexual offences in Wagga Wagga.

1043

WE ARE RESPONSIVE TO EMERGENCIES Community satisfaction with flood protection and preparedness.

83% satisfaction1

Percentage of emergency department patients commencing treatment in target time frames.

77.4%4

WE FEEL SAFE Percentage of people who feel safe in their home.

76% agree1

Many people in this community abuse drugs.

67.9% agree2

Many people in this community drink too much alcohol.

57.7% agree2

WE MONITOR AND ENFORCE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY Number of requests for dumped rubbish.

363 reports8

RECREATION IS A PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE Percentage of adults who undertake adequate levels of physical activity.

43.1%7

WE HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD Percentage of adults consuming adequate amounts of fruit.

42.8%7

Percentage of adults consuming adequate amounts of vegetables.

7.9%7

Percentage of people who identify they have access to fresh fruit and vegetables.

64% good2

WE PROMOTE PARTICIPATION ACROSS A VARIETY OF SPORTS AND RECREATION

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Sports participation figures for adults.

83078

Sports participation figures for youth.

40538

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WE HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HEALTHY Percentage of adults consuming alcohol at levels posing long term risk to health.

29.1%7

Percentage of adults who smoke.

18.5%7

Percentage of overweight or obese adults.

59.4%7

WE HAVE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT US Percentage of people who have access to general health services.

82.1%2

Percentage of people who have access to aged care services.

80%2

Percentage of people who have access to mental health services.

49.6%2

Percentage of people who have access to specialist health services.

61.6%2

OUR HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY Percentage of people who believe they have access to health services addressing their needs.

83% agree2

G ROWING ECO N O MY WE HAVE COMPLETE AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT NETWORKS Community satisfaction with our cycle network.

72% satisfied1

Community satisfaction with maintaining footpaths.

61% satisfied1

Community satisfaction with availability of car parking.

54% satisfied1

Community satisfaction with maintaining local roads.

54% satisfied1

Community satisfaction with traffic flow/congestion.

77% satisfied1

Percentage of people who indicated having access to good quality public transport.

73% satisfied1

WE ARE A LEADING FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS CENTRE Value added by the transport, postal and warehousing industry sector.

148.27M6

WE ARE ENABLED BY TECHNOLOGY Number of households with internet connection.

162466

Percentage of people who indicated they had good access to high speed internet.

43.9% good2

Percentage of people who indicated they had good mobile phone coverage.

62.2% good2

WE ATTRACT AND SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRY Community perception that local business in this town are doing pretty well at the moment.

59.3% strongly agree2

Percentage of people who identified attending community events such as farmers market, festivals and shows.

62.7% regularly/all the time2

WE FOSTER ENTREPRENEURS AND START-UPS Number of local businesses.

54446

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THERE IS GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT TO DEVELOP OUR COMMUNITY Value of investment from State Government.

$6.075M8

Value of investment from Federal Government.

$13.81M8

WE PROMOTE OUR CITY AND VILLAGES Value added by tourism industry to the local economy.

$134.8M6

WE ACCOMMODATE VISITORS Number of day and night overnight visitors.

842000 Day / 440000 Night8

WE HAVE A VARIETY OF EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND ACTIVITIES Community satisfaction with festival and event programs.

65% satisfaction1

Percentage of people who agree Wagga Wagga has a variety of entertainment options.

59% agree2

WE HAVE A VARIETY OF EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Percentage of people who indicated they have access to education e.g. schools, distance education, vocational training.

89% very good2

Percentage of population attending an educational institution.

32.5%6

Percentage of the population attending university.

5.3%6

Percentage of the population attending TAFE.

3.7%6

WE HAVE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Unemployment rate.

5%6

Percentage of young people (15-24) in employment.

16.6%5

Percentage of people over 55 participating in employment.

24.2%6

Number of jobs (June 2014).

33660 jobs6

Gap between non-aboriginal and aboriginal employment rates.

11.5%5

Percentage of people who believe there are plenty of jobs.

10% agree2

WE HAVE VIBRANT BUSINESS PRECINCTS Percentage of people who agree Wagga Wagga has a wide variety of retail options.

69% agree1

WE HAVE A VIBRANT NIGHTLIFE Community satisfaction with night time dining, events and entertainment.

Currently no baseline data

CO M M U NIT Y PL ACE AN D IDE NTIT Y WE HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF PLACE Percentage of people who agree our community is a great place to live.

82.8% agree2

WE VALUE OUR HERITAGE Community satisfaction with enhancing of heritage buildings and programs.

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78% satisfaction1

WE ARE A FAMILY FRIENDLY CITY Ranking in Suncorp Bank Family Friendly City listing.

1st9

Percentage of people who indicated the friendliness of this community was improving.

51.4% improving2

WE ARE A MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY Percentage of people who disagree with the statement “Some individuals get left out in this community”.

43.5%2

WE ARE A CITY WITH THE BENEFIT OF A COUNTRY LIFESTYLE Percentage of people who believe the liveability of this community is improving.

58.9%2

Percentage of people who agree our community is a great place to live.

82.8%2

WE ARE A CENTRE FOR ARTS AND CULTURE Percentage of people who agree they are able to participate in arts and cultural related activities.

58% agree2

Percentage of people who indicated they attend arts or cultural events.

43.2% regularly/all the time2

WE ARE THE CITY OF GOOD SPORTS Percentage of people who identified they take part in sports groups or teams.

45.1% regularly/all the time2

THERE IS A DEFENCE PRESENCE IN OUR CITY Number of full time equivalent positions held by Defence in the city.

2213 FTEs6

WE ACTIVATE OUR COMMUNITY SPACES TO PROMOTE CONNECTEDNESS Number of bookings for public spaces.

3118

GROUPS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES BRING US TOGETHER Percentage of people who agreed they feel a part of the community.

67.7%2

TH E E NVIRON M E NT WE HAVE SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT Number of development compliance customer requests.

215 development compliance complaints8

WE HAVE HOUSING THAT SUITS OUR NEEDS Percentage of households where mortgage repayments are 30% of household income.

7.6%5

Percentage of households where rent payments are 30% of household income or greater.

10.6%5

WE HAVE HEALTHY NATURAL AREAS Km of roadside sprayed for noxious weeds.

2500Km8

Number of properties inspected for noxious weeds.

319 properties8

Number of trees planted.

16308

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WE LOOK AFTER AND MAINTAIN OUR COMMUNITY ASSETS Percentage of people who agree we have access to good quality roads.

43%2

Percentage of people who agree the environment is in good condition.

77.5%2

WE CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE CITY Percentage of people who agree there are attractive buildings and homes in our community.

74.5% agree2

The percentage of people who agree we have attractive natural places in our community.

86.4% agree2

WE IMPROVE THE FACILITIES OF OUR SPACES AND PLACES Community satisfaction with parks and playgrounds.

68% satisfaction1

Community satisfaction with community buildings and halls.

23% satisfaction1

EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY IN SUSTAINABILITY Number of participants in environmental days.

160 participants8

Number of workshops held for schools and the community.

40 workshops8

WE DEMONSTRATE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES Per capita water usage.

222324L8

Number of businesses and households that have solar systems.

26628

WE ARE PROACTIVE WITH OUR WASTE MANAGEMENT Reduction of waste going in to landfill.

993kg/capita8

Tonnes of organics composted.

0kg/capita8

Kg of kerbside recycling per capita.

156kg/capita8

WE MINIMISE OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT

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Number of hectares of protected natural vegetation.

4585Ha8

Ground water levels.

205 Bores8

Number of closure/high alert days for Lake Albert.

3 cases / 42 days closure8

Number of days considered as having unhealthy air quality.

7 daysâ ¸

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