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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 25 MAY 2019
Issue No: 246
Weekly information from us to you OVERHAUL AT THE OASIS
UPGRADE: Oasis Manager Maurice Eames and contractor Brant de Hennin look over the progress of the retiling project.
Demolition work to lift and remove 1700 square metres of floor tiles in the indoor pool area at the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre was completed last week and the indoor pools re-opened to the public on Monday morning. “We’d like to thank to the community for their patience during the temporary closure, which enabled us to complete the demolition quickly and re-open the pools as scheduled,” Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre Maurice Eames said. “Floor tiling has started around the indoor pools and this is expected to be completed in September. “We appreciate the understanding of Oasis patrons while these works are underway. “Refurbishment of the accessible toilet and change room is complete and we were able to reopen those facilities on Monday. “This will be closely followed by the two family change rooms, which are also nearing completion after a complete re-vamp. “Tiling works, installation of new showers and toilets is underway in the male and female change rooms and these are expected to be completed in late June,” Mr Eames said. For more information about the works call the Oasis on 6926 9390.
Prevention approach to domestic violence Wagga Wagga City Council has applauded the decision of the NSW Government to become a member of Our Watch, as the region tackles its domestic and family violence problem. Our Watch is the national organisation working to prevent violence against women and their children. “This development is particularly positive for communities like ours where domestic
MY STORY. OUR STORY.
• Wednesday 5 June • 7pm to 8.30pm • Civic Theatre • Tickets $10 • Book now: civictheatre.com.au and family violence is 29.4 per cent above the state average,” Council’s Director Community Janice Summerhayes said. “It supports the work of our Equity team here in Council, who are working to promote and normalise gender equality in both our public and private lives.
“There is a strong link between inequality, disrespect and domestic violence and we need to highlight the steps our community can take to challenge existing norms and attitudes towards women. “One of the key things we are doing is our My Story. Our Story. event on Wednesday 5 June at the Civic Theatre. “Having a keynote speaker with the calibre of Ray Martin talking about his experience of domestic violence as a child and then to address how we can prevent it happening is what the community really needs to hear. “Our panellists for the evening will start a conversation about being an influence for change.
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“The aim is to encourage our community to speak up or show disapproval when they see disrespect towards women, and give practical tips they can use when they see casual sexism either at home, at work or in any social environment. “We’ve kept the ticket prices for this event at a very reasonable cost to allow all members of the public to attend. “Wagga Wagga is a vibrant regional city. We need solutions to changing current attitudes that mean that respectful relationships are part of our daily lives and reflect our vitality.” All proceeds from this event will support the Wagga Women’s Health Centre.
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