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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
Issue No: 241
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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2019
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View the full concept and have your say online: wagga.nsw.gov.au/riverside
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The $6.7M works for Stage 2 will see the entire precinct from the beach carpark through to St Michael’s Oval rejuvenated, building on the success of the $1M Stage 1 works completed in 2014-15. The key items identified for Riverside Stage 2 are: ND • trees Carto parking upgrade: Trees for shade, Proposed street 11 Existing toilets Johnston Street CCTV and lighting Proposed avenue trees with 12 Bandstand / music shell central palms • Container13 food and beverage outlets: Lawn amphitheatre seating Fitness equipment stations steps modified containers to provide flexible Shipping containers, kiosks, 14
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Proposed trees & drainage swales to car-park Wiradjuri Walking Trail with public art installations
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WAGGA WAGGA RIVERSIDE CONCEPT PLAN
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food and beverage opportunities that are Recreation) Ben Creighton said. removable during flood “The aim of the Riverside project is to • Event spaces: Large, medium and small reactivate the Wagga Beach precinct and spaces to cater for a wide range of develop the area as a focal point and events, which can be used individually or destination for residents and visitors, as combined for major events well as create linkages to the city’s CBD and R IVE existing civicRprecinct.” • Playground and water play: A large E GE ‘destination’ playground with water play “TheIDdesigns for Stage 2 are to create a B elements that will be designed to ensure space that can cater for small events and M CSU Riverside U R minimum impact during flood UR markets as well as large festivals, along with Playhouse M pop-up shops so you can enjoy a coffee or The community is asked to provide some fish and chips by water. feedback on the design concepts for Stage 2 until 1 June. You can share your thoughts “The concepts also include more recreation online at wagga.nsw.gov.au/riverside or spaces and a large playground with water attend an upcoming information session. play elements and improved amenities across the Riverside precinct." Direct consultation with key stakeholders and groups will also take place, with the Stage 2 is funded by the NSW Government’s community’s feedback a vital part of the Regional Growth Environmental ($5M) and Riverside project. Wagga Wagga City Council ($1.7M). “Since 2009 when the Riverside Master Once the community feedback is collated, Plan was developed, this project has been designs will be finalised and construction will focused on bringing the community’s vision start on the Stage 2 works, which are due to to life,” Strategic Asset Coordinator (Parks & be completed in late 2020.
Head to the Botanic Gardens Zoo this school holidays and you’ll hear the pitter-patter of little hooves. The beloved Gump family of donkeys has welcomed its latest addition – another bouncing baby boy. As is now tradition, the community is being called on to send in their name suggestions for the new foal. “This is Jenny and Forrest’s third foal, with his older brothers called Forrest Jr and Bubba,” Zoo Curator Kira McBeath said. “Whether you stick with the Forrest Gump theme or want to think outside the box of chocolates, send in your name ideas and help us name the new donkey. “The zoo is always a great place to visit and the new foal is great timing with school holidays. “He’s settling in well and is always close by his mum’s side.” Jenny’s quest for love captured the hearts of the Wagga Wagga community in 2014 and it took nearly a year to find her Mr Right. The community took inspiration from the on-screen couple in the movie Forrest Gump and named Jenny’s beau Forrest when he made the move to the city from Tamworth in 2015. The Gumps recently had their home renovated, with the new donkey enclosure featuring more space to run around, new grass, shelters and more. If you’ve got a great idea for the new foal’s name, let us know via email at councilnews@wagga.nsw.gov.au or submit your suggestion on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages. The Botanic Gardens Zoo is home to a diverse mix of native and other animals, many of which are free to explore. The zoo and aviary are currently open from 9am to 4pm each day. The zoo is closed on Good Friday.
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