Community shares feedback on Council plans for Wagga Wagga’s future

If you have a vision for our community heading toward 2050, and ideas for the future of Wagga Wagga, we'd love to hear from you.

Over the course of a number of months, Council has been actively connecting with community members at all levels to explore the visions and priorities for our city and surrounding areas.

Upon successful collection, the feedback captured from our residents will play a key role shaping the Community Strategic Plan (Wagga Wagga 2050): a 10-year plan for what we want the future Wagga Wagga to look like; a road map for how we’re going to achieve it; and a clear framework for those tasked with achieving those goals.

While much feedback has already been gathered, Council’s Executive Manager, Regional Activation Projects Christine Priest, has confirmed that new opportunities for residents to share their ideas are still being added, both face-to-face and online.

“We want to engage with all sections of our local community through this consultation process, so Wagga Wagga 2050 is reflective of a shared vision that spans the whole local government area,” Ms Priest said.

“We have already been chatting to members of the community at some of our pop-up stalls at the Fusion Botanical festival, and during events held for the International Day of People with Disability held late last year.

“This year, we’ve received a great collection of feedback from our time at the Back-to-School Party in January 2024, as well as the Tarcutta Markets in February.

“This conversation with community is a huge part of the development of Wagga Wagga as we look toward 2050.

"Big or small, improving on something that’s already there or creating something completely new, we want to hear all ideas as we develop plans for our future community."

“We have several pop-up sessions scheduled for February through to April this year and are still in talks with multiple groups and villages to organise a pop-up stall.

“We are also happy to come to your community group and have a conversation relevant to your group's particular needs or aspirations for the community moving forward.”

More pop-up sessions will be added to the list between now and April. The best place to stay updated on session times is through Council’s Have Your Say website, and via the City of Wagga Wagga socials.

Council is also running an art competition encouraging people to draw or paint a picture of what they love about Wagga Wagga.

“We have already received more than 70 entries in the competition, which runs until Friday 26 April 2024,” Ms Priest said.

Residents are encouraged to get involved online and read more details through our Have Your Say Wagga platform.