High Street Happenings

Wodonga Council has allocated $1 million in its 2007-2008 Budget for the upgrade of its main street, High St, and the same amount in 2008-2009. This section discusses the projects which are being undertaken as part of this upgrade.

Gorf Land

Gorf is a mythical creature who has been living in Wodonga's water tower for many years...

High St social events - Lounging on High, Saturdays on High and Gorf's Adventures on High

On November, 2007, Wodonga Council hosted its first Lounging on High. This is a weekly event which is being held every Friday, weather permitting, until March in High St, Wodonga. It features live music and other entertainment, activities for the children,

How this all came about

During 2007, Wodonga Council held a number of community forums in which residents were asked to discuss what they most liked and disliked about their city's central business district. These forums were a great opportunity to talk about how we could address

David Engwicht - who he is and what he's doing

David Engwicht has nearly 20 years' experience in working with cities all over the world in developing alternative approaches to traffic problems. He has pioneered social programs such as the Walking School Bus, Red Sneaker Week, Neighbourhood Pace Car

High St Hosts - why don't you get involved?

WODONGA Council is looking to increase the number of its High St Hosts and is seeking enthusiastic volunteers willing to be part of the exciting revitalisation of the city’s central business district. Director of community development Patience Harrington

Water tower now a feature of the city

AS part of the upgrade of High St, the iconic Wodonga Water Tower now lights up the skies of the city permanently. The As part of the $2 million High Street revitalisation project over the next two financial years, Wodonga Council sought to install lights