Council News #336 - 13 March 2021

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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021

Issue No: 336

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CYCLING IN THE CITY: Sections of the Wagga Wagga Active Travel Plan’s 56-kilometre network have already been completed and are being well utilised by community members taking the opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Gabrielle (left) and Olivia Shaw enjoyed a day out on the cycle paths during a recent visit to the city. INSETS: (top) Construction on the Central Link is underway and (bottom) work on the Kapooka Link has now been completed.

Cycle path construction rolls along Wagga Wagga will soon be home to the largest regional cycling pathway network in regional Australia as work on the city’s Active Travel Plan project counts down to completion at the end of this year.

The 56 kilometres of cycle paths will assist community members to traverse the city with easier access to the Central Business District from outlying suburbs. The Active Travel Plan concept was first

introduced to the community in September 2016 as part of Wagga Wagga City Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy which outlined the vision for cycling pathways across the city. Council undertook extensive community engagement regarding the routes in 2019, including several public seminars which were well attended, before the plan was finalised. This engagement also involved letters to residents and social media campaigns to ensure community feedback was received and used to shape the routes to achieve the final design. Letters were also sent out to residents in May 2020 detailing the final locations of the route. Council’s Director Regional Activation Michael Keys said residents can expect

to see major works taking place at a number of locations across the city in coming weeks. “It’s full steam ahead on the Active Travel network. We’re rolling out the project at quite a fast pace to ensure we take full advantage of the State Government funding available to us,” Mr Keys said. “This is a significant project and one which implements generational change in the way our city connects and develops. “It’s a $16.7M project being delivered in two stages and we’re getting closer to our funding deadline. The works from now until the end of the year will be very visual around the city and we appreciate the patience and understanding of those residents who may be affected by

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construction works. “Council understands there will be some inconvenience during the coming months in certain areas and there will be changes to parking arrangements along some streets which will need to be line-marked at the end of the project. “The end result is going to be fantastic for Wagga Wagga – there’s no other regional city in Australia which can boast a facility like this one. “We were selected for this project under one of the NSW Government's priority programs which is aimed at improving the community’s lifestyle while promoting health benefits such as cycling, walking and jogging. Continued on page 2. Wagga Wagga City Council’s

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