On Exhibition

The Southern Growth Area Zone 1 - Development Contributions Plan is on exhibition until Friday 12 December. Have Your Say on the Plan via the submission form below, or book in for a discussion meeting with Council to chat about the proposed amendments.

Council proposes to make a change to the Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2019-2034 to support growth in the Southern Growth Area - Zone 1 (SGA).

SGA Zone 1 is expected to accommodate approximately 6,500 residents which will create demand for new and upgraded local infrastructure. To meet this need, Council will deliver a range of precinct and citywide infrastructure funded through development contributions.

Appendix H Southern Growth Area Zone 1 s7.11 outlines:

• Relationship of this Appendix to other parts of the Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2019-2034.
• Land to which this Appendix applies.
• The contribution rates applicable to development within the SGA Zone 1.
• Development anticipated within the SGA Zone 1.
• Infrastructure to be provided using contributions from development within SGA Zone 1.
• Nexus and apportionment of costs to development within the SGA Zone 1.
• How the contribution rates have been calculated.
• An infrastructure schedule and location map for SGA Zone 1.

• Local open space – embellishment of land within the precinct for 4 new Local Major Playground open spaces. Each will include earthworks, turf, irrigation, a local major playground, footpaths, advanced trees, 3 seats, 1 picnic table, shelter, shade sails. The cost of land for this open space is included in the Section 7.11 contribution for SGA Zone 1.
• District park and sports field – including earthworks, retaining wall, sporting fields x 2, amenities turf, irrigation, suburban playground, footpaths, advanced trees, 3 seats, BBQ, 2 picnic tables, shelters, bike/skate park, netball/basketball courts, carparking, shade sail, dog park, sportsground lighting, cricket nets. The cost of land for this open space is included in the Section 7.11 contribution for SGA Zone
• Community centre – construction of a multi-use community centre co-located with the district park and sports field. The cost of land for this open space is included in the Section 7.11 contribution for SGA Zone 1.
• Active travel – connecting people through and to open spaces and across the precinct as well as connecting to the wider active travel network.
• Traffic and transport – upgrades are required to Holbrook and Plumpton Roads and Bourke Street to support the new precinct connect into the road network across the city.