Place Score methodology assesses the vibrancy of more than 300 main streets in 90 local government areas across Australia.

The report on the vitality of Wagga Wagga City Centre is now available to download: https://hdp-au-prod-app-wcc-connect-files.s3.ap-so...

This report will provide base data and information that will shape and form the brief for the City Centre Master Plan.

Wagga Wagga City Centre hosts a strategically significant cluster of retailers, professional and government offices and business-to-business services that play a key role in the economic and employment life of the Riverina-Murray, as well as contributing to Wagga Wagga’s standing as the regional capital of southern NSW.

Maintaining Wagga Wagga City Centre as the focal point for business and community activities is essential. Strategies that promoted ongoing investment in the City Centre as a place to do business are essential, as are enhancement and diversification of residential accommodation and improved connectivity to Wagga’s suburbs and villages. As well, our cultural facilities and Riverside precinct must be fostered.

The proposed Master Plan will help ensure new development and design supports and encourage activation of the City Centre. When completed, it will inform changes to Council’s planning controls including landuse, density, height restrictions and urban design. Recommendations and actions will also have implications for financial investment decisions, asset management, operations, resourcing and economic development strategies.