Council News Issue No: 164
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
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NEW EXHIBITION: Artist Mine Konakci looks over the installation of her work Remembering Gallipoli at the Historic Council Chambers this week.
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A tale from both sides of the trenches is lining the hallways of the Museum of the Riverina’s Historic Council Chambers for the next four months. Photographer Mine Konakci’s Remembering Gallipoli shares the stories of the Anzac and Turkish (Ottoman) soldiers who fought at Gallipoli. Continued inside
Creating a safer community Council is working to keep the community safe by taking the lead on a proactive community approach to crime and graffiti prevention. Two documents were considered at the Council Meeting this week, the revised Crime Prevention Plan 2021 (CPP) and new Graffiti Management Plan (GMP). The revised CPP will go on public exhibition, while the new GMP was received by Councillors. The CPP outlines Council’s role in addressing the issue of crime and crime prevention. Director Community Janice Summerhayes
said Council will work closely with State Government and community organisations to deliver the plans. “In terms of crime prevention, Council’s role will be largely one of facilitation, alongside the delivery of our public programs and recreational infrastructure such as the new pump bike track and skate parks, as we work to complement the services currently being delivered in the community,” Mrs Summerhayes said. “Our role also involves lobbying for additional state and federal funding to assist in the delivery of State Government, nongovernment and other community service programs.” Closely linked to the CPP is the new GMP. This graffiti plan outlines preventative measures residents and businesses can take to reduce the amount of graffiti in their area.
“Graffiti is time consuming and difficult to remove. Simple measures can be taken to prevent graffiti such as introducing textured surfaces and installing appropriate lighting,” Ms Summerhayes said. “We encourage community members to read through the suggested preventative measures and to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in Graffiti Removal Day on Sunday 29 October.” The plans have been developed in close consultation with key stakeholders including the Wagga Wagga Local Area Command (LAC), NSW Department of Education and Communities, NSW Department of Justice, NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Wagga Wagga Family Referral Service, Anglicare and Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC). Wagga Wagga LAC Commander
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Superintendent Bob Noble said both plans demonstrate a united approach to tackling crime and graffiti. “Police welcome the development of both plans as they highlight the importance of multi-agency collaboration, as well as presenting preventative actions that can be implemented with the community to reduce crime across our city,” he said. The revised CPP is on public exhibition until 27 October. Read the draft CCP online at wagga.nsw. gov.au/public and make a submission via email to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au. You can also deliver submissions to the Civic Centre (corner Baylis and Morrow streets) or mail them to "The General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650".