Council News #36 - March 21 2015

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Council News WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2015

Issue 36

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CULTURE CLUB: Mayor Rod Kendall addresses the crowd of hundreds who turned out to mark the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s 40th anniversary on Wednesday night.

Wagga Wagga Art Gallery celebrates 40th anniversary in style More than 250 art lovers from across the Riverina celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery this week. On Wednesday evening, the Gallery and its supporters enjoyed the launch of four new exhibitions brought together to showcase the rich cultural life of our region. Alongside works from the Gallery’s

own collections, shows from the Wagga Wagga Art Society and ABC Open demonstrated the vibrant talents of artists and storytellers. Acclaimed glass artist Peter Minson launched Evidence in Possession, an exhibition of works from the Gallery’s National Art Glass Collection, and praised the vision of the city and Wagga Wagga City Council in establishing and

maintaining, such a unique treasure. The event was opened with a great performance by Mayliaa Aboriginal Dance Group and finished with the Twilight Dance Troupe in the Gallery courtyard, along with a projection display of archival photos from the Gallery’s history. “We are not just commemorating the anniversary of a single institution, we are

acknowledging 40 years of the growth and development of Wagga Wagga itself as a vibrant and creative city,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall said. “I am very proud, as are my fellow Councillors, of the important role that Wagga Wagga City Council has played through these years in fostering the creative spirit of our community.”

Time to have your say Surveys to canvass flood management options More than 200 members of the Wagga Wagga community have been given an update on the future of flood management over the past fortnight.

Information sessions were held for the Oura, Gumly Gumly, North Wagga, East Wagga and Eunony areas, before a general update on Thursday for the CBD and the

remainder of the community. Each meeting covered the detailed investigation and design process for the Main City and North Wagga levee upgrade project and alternative flood management options for North Wagga, which were put forward by the community in the past. With the six sessions complete, Mayor of the City of Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall is calling all residents and businesses to complete two surveys to help best inform Council before a decision is

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made in July. “We’re talking about people’s homes and people’s livelihoods – this is an issue my fellow Councillors and I take very seriously,” Cr Kendall said. “We as a community are working towards a decision that will impact us all for decades to come and we must get it right. “I urge everyone to complete the two surveys and make sure everyone’s voice is heard as these flood management options will impact us all in different ways.”

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The first survey covers the detailed levee design for a 1 in 100 Main City levee and a 1 in 20 North Wagga levee, while the other focuses on all flood management options for North Wagga. The detailed levee designs are being undertaken by NSW Public Works and are based on extensive flood modelling and detailed investigations carried out over the past six months. For more information and to access the surveys, visit www. wagga.nsw.gov.au/floodsurvey.

New Your Say Wagga users will need to register to complete the surveys. The surveys are open until Sunday 3 May. If you have no access to the internet or require help to complete the survey, contact Council’s Community Engagement Officer Lauren Fitzgerald on 1300 292 442 or communityengagement@wagga. nsw.gov.au.

wagga.nsw.gov.au/floodsurvey

Budget: $50K (ex. GST) Applications close: Friday 24 April 2015

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For more information and the project brief head to

Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from artists for a sculptural artwork to be installed in Wirraway Park, Uranquinty.

P 1300 292 442 E publicart@wagga.nsw.gov.au W www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/publicart

www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/publicart

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