MAYORAL COLUMN

The money continues to flow in for road funding. The residents on Wearne’s Road will be pleased to hear that we have recently been informed by our local member, Mr Adam Marshall MP that $2.845M has been granted to improve the road section that continuously washes out in wet times. Many thanks to the Director of Engineering, Mr Alex Eddy and his team for making the application.

Another grant application that the Gwydir Shire has been successful in gaining is one of $1.5M again from the State Government for improvements at Naroo. Thanks to Mrs Sharon Baker for making that application.

A day to reserve in your calendar is March 31. A Shire-wde event will be held for families at the Warialda Showground. We have been successful in booking inspirational speaker Darren Flanagan. Mr. Flanagan was flown in to release the trapped men following the Beaconsfield Mine disaster in Tasmania.

I have been told that when he speaks about the mining event if is very emotional and something not to be missed. This is a free night and family friendly. Food and drinks will be supplied and if there is sufficient interest we will run buses from outlying regions. I highly recommend this free event to you.

There will be a public consultation meeting in Warialda this week to finalise plans for the proposed green area between Hope Street and the Gwydir Highway. Your attendance at this meeting is recommended. Keep a lookout for the date which will be available soon.

Cr John Coulton