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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 27 MARCH 2021
Issue No: 338
Weekly information from us to you Week 1 Program Highlights 25 March - 11 April People Have The Power! Artist talk by Michael Agzarian Join Michael Agzarian, political activist and the designer behind the recent political poster series, as he reveals what motivates him to create protest art. Ryan Downey with local support Murrumbidgee Magic Chorus The defining feature of Ryan Downey’s music is his voice; a jaw-dropping, unmistakable baritone that drives his gloriously crafted song writing.
kids tune in to storytime
No Lights No Lycra Free form dance session At the heart of No Lights No Lycra is the belief that everyone can dance. There is no light, no lycra, no teacher, no steps to learn, no technique, just free movement. Coolbeats Drumming Session Explore and recreate the rhythms from the global drumming traditions of Africa including Zimbabwe, Mali and Guinea. To learn more or book, visit
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MEET THE MUSIC: A young Storytime patron is introduced to the Riverina Conservatorium of Music musicians. The primary school-aged students performed two self-composed scores to accompany a reading of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and The Magic Hat by Mem Fox. See full story page 2.
Feedback wanted on flood studies Community members are being encouraged to give feedback on two comprehensive reports which focus on flood mitigation and risk management in Wagga Wagga and the villages of Uranquinty, Tarcutta and Ladysmith.
The 40-day public exhibition period for the Wagga Wagga Major Overland Flow Floodplain Study (MOFFS) and the Village
Overland Flow Floodplain Study (VOFFS) opened on Friday 26 March. The documents give details on several years of flood modelling and community consultation to source local knowledge of flash flooding after heavy localised rainfall. The MOFFS and VOFFS do not relate to riverine flooding which was the subject of a separate peer review. Council Director Projects and Strategy Darren Raeck said it was important for the community to have its say about the issues and recommendations raised in the two reports. “These are two very comprehensive documents which consultants have compiled over a number of years dating
back to 2011 … essentially we need to make sure we’ve covered off on every aspect of overland flooding in these areas,” Mr Raeck said. “We value the knowledge of people living in these areas and will work with them to cross-check that what we have in the reports is consistent with the thoughts, first-hand knowledge and expectations of people who live there. “The reports include key recommendations for specific areas across Wagga Wagga city and the villages. “Making a submission to the Council during this public exhibition period will help shape the final documents.” Mr Raeck said residents could also
contact Council with their feedback or any questions around the MOFFS and VOFFS. Council will also have consultants available for one-on-one engagement with residents as part of the review process. He said consultations may be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, however every effort will be made to ensure community comments are considered. “We understand there is a lot of information to digest,” Mr Raeck said. “We have uploaded an overall snapshot of the documents to Council’s website and this summarises the key points of MOFFS and VOFFS. Continued on page 2.
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