If you could create a community of the future, what would it look like?

A mix of roads and buildings, infrastructure services, some parks and playgrounds, a huge chunk of diversity, safe and secure neighbourhoods, opportunities to grow, a bit of environment here and there.

We all have a vision for the community we call home. Working towards a shared vision is the aim of Wagga’s new Community Strategic Plan (CSP) – Wagga View – Our Future in Focus.

“Generating a clear and exciting vision for the future is the purpose of the CSP. It defines who we are as a community today, and where we want to be in the next 30 to 40 years,” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall said.

“The only way of achieving a shared vision is to go directly to the people that make up our Wagga community.

“The CSP is not a Council plan, it’s a plan developed by the community for the community and together we are all responsible for achieving its delivery.”

To create this vision a series of hands-on, engaging events and activities open to all residents in the Wagga Wagga LGA will be rolled out over a four week period in May and June.

This is your chance to share your views, thoughts, ideas and visions for the Wagga of the future.

Residents and community groups will take part in an amazing race scenario to emphasis key liveability elements in the city. A pop-up shop will operate in the Sturt Mall for three weeks, here, a wishing tree will grow out of resident’s thoughts and ideas and conversation can be had with community leaders.

There’s also a school’s program and road show, stopping in more than 20 communities, villages and Wagga suburbs, which allows us to reach everyone in our community – keep an eye out for Council’s bright yellow community engagement truck, Charlie.

“There will be no shortage of engagement opportunities for the community during the four-week Wagga View consultation period,” Cr Kendall said.

“I encourage all residents to take part and make their Wagga vision for the future count.”