Tag: Kempsey Shire Council
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KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCILLORS OFFICIALLY SWORN IN
After a tumultuous few months… the new Kempsey Shire Council was officially sworn in today. Eight councillors have been elected to represent the community – tasked with fixing past errors… and rebuilding trust.
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COUNCIL MOVING FORWARD WITH PLANS TO SEAL POINT PLOMER ROAD
Point Plomer Road is set to become safer and smoother – Kempsey Shire Council giving the green light to seal 6 kilometres of the stretch. After much controversy, the project’s environmental impact secured a tick of approval at yesterday’s council meeting.
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COUNCIL REVEALS LONG-TERM PLANS
Improving sporting facilities and tourist parks are the priorities for Kempsey Shire Council. That’s according to Council’s draft Delivery Program – but it will come at a cost to ratepayers.
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FOOTBRIDGE CLOSE TO REOPENING
More than a year after it was damaged by vandals, the Oil Terminal Footbridge at South West Rocks is close to reopening. Kempsey Shire Council hopes to finish building the new bridge by Friday, in time for the long weekend. The $160,000 replacement has a similar design to its wooden predecessor, but boasts a wider…
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ARMIDALE ROAD OPEN AFTER LANDSLIDE
Armidale Road has reopened at Bellbrook, west of Kempsey, after a landslide on Sunday. Kempsey Shire Council says it’s now cleared enough rock to allow traffic to alternate through one lane. Signage will be in place tonight, with east-bound motorists required to give way.
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KEMPSEY COUNCIL BEGINS NEW TERM
The new-look Kempsey Shire Council has met for the first time. Two newcomers were welcomed to the chambers, and a deputy mayor chosen.
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FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON NEW PLAYGROUND
Kempsey Shire Council is asking South West Rocks residents to have their say on a proposed new playground for Horseshoe Bay Reserve. The existing playground would be expanded to include a water play area, flying fox and more seating. The project is being delivered in collaboration with South West Rocks Sport and Recreation Association, and…
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HOUSE RAISING SCHEME TAKES OFF
Work has begun on the first round of elevations, under Kempsey Shire Council’s Voluntary House Raising Scheme. The program offers financial assistance to some Macleay Valley residents, to lift their homes above the one-in-100 year flood level. A total of $240,000 has been allocated in the first round, with six successful applicants. (VISION ONLY)
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KEMPSEY COUNCIL PLANNING WASTE SERVICE OVERHAUL
Kempsey Shire Council is talking a load of rubbish – well, hundreds of them. It’s planning an overhaul of collection services, saying the changes will save ratepayers money, while reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.
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SHARK SIGHTING NEAR KEMPSEY SWIMMING SPOT
Kempsey Council has warned people to avoid swimming in part of the Macleay River, after a shark sighting. The shark was reportedly spotted in the stretch of water near Riverside Park in Kempsey this morning. The park is popular with swimmers and fishermen. (VISION ONLY)