Her Way Project
Friday, 09 Feb 2024
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Griffith City Council is pleased to be partnering with Transport for NSW on the Safer Cities: Her Way Program, which aims to make public spaces around transport hubs feel safer for everyone, especially women, girls and gender diverse people.
The program will deliver up to $1 million worth of public interventions with help of the community through a co-design process.
UPDATES
16 April 2024
- Ulong Bridge - The Ulong Bridge is currently under construction with the bridge being redesigned to be level to the exisiting ground - with the installation scheduled to be completed by the end of May.
- Kooyoo Bridge - Griffith City Council Works Department is currently laying the footpath subgrade with the footpaths and bollards to be completed after the subgrade construction.
- Don Best Park - The shelter, concrete, electrical work, irrigation and plumbing have been installed with the landscaping of the park to commence in the next three weeks.
- Bus Shelter - The Banna Avenue Bus Shelter has been redesigned to be 50% larger.
- Murals - The murals are underway with various locations in Griffith being transformed with beautiful imagery in the coming months.
- Car Park Lighting - The installation of car park lighting is scheduled to commence from 26 April 2024.
- Signage - The artwork for the new Her Way signage is in the process of being created.
Media Releases:
Safer Cities - Her Way 2680Her Way Project in Consultation Phase
Her Way enters Implementation Phase
Trees to be removed to enhance safety and accessibility for Her Way
Removal of pedestrian bridges next step for Her Way Project
July 2024
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Griffith City Council’s Her Way 2680 Project Comes To A Close
Monday, 22 Jul 2024Eye-catching works of art, improved lighting, smart bus shelters, new footbridges, and a community garden have all been rolled out in Griffith to help make spaces feel safer for women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
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Reminder – Grass Roots Competition Just Around The Corner
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Monday, 01 Jul 2024Get ready to be swept away by the elegance and charm of Cole Porter's timeless music in the dazzling new production, It's De-Lovely – A Celebration of Cole Porter.
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June 2024
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Griffith City Council Adopts 2024/25 Budget
Friday, 28 Jun 2024Griffith City Council adopted its 2024/25 Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) at its Council meeting on Tuesday 25 June 2024.
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Non-resident Ratepayers Eligible To Vote In September 2024 Local Government Elections
Friday, 28 Jun 2024Non-resident ratepayers within the Griffith City Council area are encouraged to enrol and vote in the upcoming local government elections, scheduled for September 2024.
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Friday, 28 Jun 2024Griffith City Council is calling on all residents to participate in shaping the future of Griffith through the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) Review.
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Input Sought At Drought Resilience Workshops
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Thursday, 27 Jun 2024Griffith City Council is asking residents to refrain from feeding wild birds following reports that pigeons are being fed regularly around the Coolah Street area.
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