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Water from Orange arrives
By Paul Mullins
First up, to be fair, we should point out that its not strictly Orange's own water. A pipeline from Central Tablelands Water's Carcoar Dam was completed last year. Orange also draws water from the Macquarie river via a pipeline from Long Point. Also, mid last year, the NSW Government announced a grant of $5.5 million to upgrade the regional water pipeline from Cowra (Wyangala Dam) to Carcoar. The Orange - Molong pipeline is but another link in networking water throughout the region - so that water can be distributed in emergencies when needed. Much like electricity. Orange City and Cabonne Councils are commissioning a new pipeline, which will help to secure Molong’s water supply. The commissioning of the $16 million pipeline is another major milestone for the Government’s $37 million Central West Water Security Project, which also included the construction of the pipeline from Orange to Blayney and Carcoar. With no significant inflows into Molong Creek Dam, the commissioning of the pipeline will enable Cabonne Council to buy a small amount of water each day to ensure Molong does not run dry. Despite Molong residents using below their targeted daily water consumption, Cabonne Mayor Kevin Beatty said the water now was required until other options currently being developed by the Council are put in place. “We are working with the State Government and neighbouring water authorities on ongoing solutions to the current situation,” Cr Beatty said. Latest readings showed Molong residents used 133 litres per person per day, well below the 160 litres target for the current Level 5 restrictions. Cr Beatty thanked Orange City Council for its cooperation in this regional water security measure, saying it demonstrated the strong working relationship and cooperation between the two councils. As is usual when there is a change of water source, residents may notice some difference in the taste and odour of the water, however there is no cause for concern.
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Long-time Molong resident, Mark Oates, was devastated when another of the town's historical buildings could not be saved. Joining others that have hit the dust - like the affectionately known 'Round-House' on Vale Head - Quinn's Stables (right in Molong Street) is no longer. With Molong's history remaining sited on privately owned land ... Mark has been using his artistic skills to paint these important places before more are lost. "We can't afford to lose anymore of Molong and the district's heritage buildings" said Mark. Q: What can be done?
Drought Breakers : The Molong township and district has found its way through a number of environmental challenges ... drought, flooding rains, economic downturns, business closures, empty shops ... "you name it ... we've done it!" Residents generational motto is "have another go" - which really means take a look back in time at this
town's traditions - social, historical, cultural base ... and figure out what worked ... what did not. Take the generational positives and look into the future ... Then take the positive opportunities these times bring to strive to become a rural town like no other. The Express calls the first steps to a new future ... 'Drought Breakers'. This is, what generations of Molong residents have always done to help form the start of a new base to build onto. It's about people and community coming together. (See inside pages).
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