Council News Issue No: 108
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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 20 AUGUST 2016
SHINING A LIGHT ON DUKE OF KENT OVAL Sport and training sessions at Duke of Kent Oval will soon be played under lights. Two 30-metre tall galvanised light poles, complete with seven LED floodlights each, were installed at the oval this week. One light tower has gone in on the North Parade side of the oval, the other on South Parade. The lighting upgrade was highlighted in the City of Wagga Wagga’s Soccer Development Strategy to improve the overall useability of the oval. “Duke of Kent Oval is used year-round for soccer and cricket. The addition of lights gives sports clubs the option of using the oval in the evenings for training and night matches,” Manager Environment and Recreation Mark Gardiner said. “The Soccer Strategy identified two lighting improvement projects in Wagga, one at Rawlings Park, completed in April 2015, which consisted of lighting fields 1, 5 and 6, and, the Duke of Kent upgrade, which is now being carried out.” Wagga has 42 playing fields with full or partial lighting in the city. The new LED light fittings are low maintenance, energy-efficient and designed to be non-obtrusive to neighbouring homes. Residents were consulted during this project. The lights are in addition to the recently completed $465,000 amenities block at the oval. The new amenities replace an ageing facility that no longer met the requirements of user groups and was built in partnership with Wagga and District Cricket Association and the City of Wagga Wagga. LIGHT IT UP: Project Coordinator (Parks & Recreation) Phill Blake was on hand at Duke of Kent Oval during the week as the second of two new 30-metre energy-efficient lights was craned into place.
Community thrives with grants Sixty-six community groups, individuals and organisations have shared in thousands of dollars in funding as part of the City of Wagga Wagga’s 2016/17 Annual Grants Program. The grants program provides an annual funding opportunity for the Wagga Wagga Local Government area and aims to support local community-based groups, with a total of $175,000 on offer across six categories. “Council’s Annual Grants Program displays our commitment to the liveability of our community by supporting
a broad range of heritage, recreation, cultural, social and environmental projects,” Director Environment and Community Services Janice Summerhayes said. “This year’s projects reflect just how diverse our community is, such as $3000 for the Wagga Autism Support Group to hold a Sensory Santa Photo Shoot and $3000 to restore the Anglican Parish of Wagga Wagga’s WWI memorial board.” “Council has also committed $20,000 to 14 different events, including the Riverina Truck
Show and Kids Convoy, and Cork and Fork Festival.” A formal presentation evening for the successful applicants was held at the Civic Theatre on Thursday. The Annual Grants Program consists of six grant categories: Community Health and Wellbeing, Connected Rural and Urban Communities, Arts and Culture, Local Heritage, Events, and Sustainable Environments. Applications were assessed by category specific panels comprising of a Councillor, Council staff and independent
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external representatives. “It’s never too early to start thinking about ideas for next year’s Annual Grants Program and the impressive range of this year’s projects is great inspiration,” Ms Summerhayes said. For information on the program and a full list of recipients, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/grants. COOL CHANGE: The 1st Wagga Wagga Scout Group – Kooringal accepts their grant for $3000 towards a new air conditioning.
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