Wagga’s view for 2040 laid out in Community Strategic Plan

Wagga Wagga’s vision for the next 23 years and how to get there has been clearly laid out in the Wagga View, Community Strategic Plan 2040.

Adopted at the February Council Meeting on behalf of the community, Wagga View lays out the community’s vision for the future, guiding principles and strategic directions.

Deputy Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Dallas Tout says it’s an excellent document.

“The guiding principles of thriving, innovative, connected and inclusive provide a solid strategic direction for all the decisions that we elected members make on behalf of the community,” he said.

“With more than 3,000 responses collected during the engagement process this truly is a plan by the community, for the community.”

Acting General Manager, Robert Knight, says the document is the result of hard work by a dedicated team.

“City staff put in many hours engaging with thousands of residents’ right across the local government area,” he said.

“Opportunities to take part were varied, accessible and engaging, and we sincerely thank the community for their input.

“The result is a plan that is truly reflective of what our community aspires Wagga Wagga to be.”

The community’s vision for the future as outlined in Wagga View, Community Strategic Plan 2040 is as follows:

In 2040 Wagga Wagga will be a thriving, innovative, connected and inclusive community on the Murrumbidgee. Rich in opportunity, choice, learning and environment. Wagga is a place where paths cross and people meet.

Strategic directions are detailed under the following headings:

• Community leadership and collaboration
• Safety and health
• Growing economy
• Our identity and sense of place
• Our environment

You can read the document in full online: wagga.nsw.gov.au/waggaview