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MIDCOAST Council’s parks and roads teams have been busy in the lead-up to Easter and the school holidays, preparing for an influx of visitors during this busy time. While some projects were due for completion this week, issues with contractor availability means crews will be on the ground in Hawks Nest for at least part of the school holiday period. Resealing works on Ibis, Dolphin, Kurrawong and Curlew Avenues will take place during the second week of the holidays, w/c 22 April, as well as on Myall Way in Tea Gardens near the Toonang Drive intersection. “Our approach is to work around
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