Narromine Star 16.12.2021

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Results in from TOMINGLEY’S NEW COUNCIL water regulator’s FESTIVE FUN MEETS: MAYOR AND STORIES, PHOTOS: PAGES 7 & 11 DEPUTY RETURNED FULL REPORT: P4 checks PAGE 2 Narromine is the preferred location for a

Multi-milliondollar inland rail centre THE Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has proposed that a multi-million-dollar material distribution centre be built in Narromine as part of the Inland Rail Project. Planning and investigations are underway for the facility which will service the future installation of ballast, sleepers, rail and turnouts along the 1700-kilometre inland rail alignment. ARTC inland rail interim chief executive Rebecca Pickering said Narromine has been selected as the preferred location for the southern material distribution centre due to its prominence and locality along the inland rail alignment. “Narromine is a significant location for the inland rail as it is the staging point for the largest greenfield section of the project between Narromine and Narrabri,” she said. “It is hoped that the development of the facility will generj ate opportunities for jobs and suppliers of goods and serrea. vices in the area. n to stor“In addition ing materials,, we would also set up site offices which willl generate long-lasting employment opportunities.. Member forr Parkulton es, Mark Coulton aid (pictured), said ed the proposed

distribution centre in Narromine is a great win for the local community. “We’re already seeing the enormous benefits inland rail is bringing to communities along the Narrabri-to-North Star section, and now it’s Narromine’s turn to reap the rewards,” Mr Coulton said. “This distribution centre will create a boom for the local economy, providing opportunities for local people and businesses to be involved in this once-in-a-generation project. “Inland rail will support 7500 jobs in NSW at the peak of construction and boost gross state product by $3.4 billion over construction and the fi rst 50 years of operation. “Once complete, the Melbourne-to-Brisbane line will provide connection to a network of roads and rail that can increase the resilience of local supply chains and enhance capacity for regional businesses to access new markets for generations to come. come.” Mrs Pickering Picker encouraged the co community to take part in the planning process whic which will need to be comple completed over the month before concoming months struction starts early ye next year.

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Graham Johnston, Ewen Jones and Greg Powell at the Aviation Park street naming. PHOTO: NARROMINE SHIRE COUNCIL.

Narromine aviators honoured By SHARON BONTHUYS FOUR local aviators with long attachments to Narromine Aerodrome, Aero Club and who made significant contributions to local aviation and aviation history were honoured by Narromine Shire Council at a morning tea held on December 9 at Narromine Aviation Business Park. Descendants of three of the four aviators – Ewen Thomas David Jones, Keith Hayden, Keith Powell and

Neil Johnston – joined mayor Craig Davies and general manager Jane Redden and other guests as council publicly launched the names of the streets at the business park that now bear their names in perpetuity. Family members spoke at the event, providing a unique personal perspective on their relatives’ achievements and involvement with the Narromine Aerodrome and Aero Club over the years. Three of the aviators,

Ewen Thomas David Jones, Keith Hayden and Neil Johnston, served in WWII in various locations while Keith Powell, being a bit too young at the time, started training with aircraft towards the end of the war but did not serve overseas. Ewen Way in the Aviation Business Park has been named in honour of Ewen TD Jones, who began his flying career in Narromine in 1942 with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Continued page 9

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