Tag: midcoast council
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MIDCOAST ROAD REPAIRS PROGRAM INTO OVERDRIVE
It swayed votes at this month’s local government election – now MidCoast Council is putting its roads repair program into overdrive. Councillors have signed off on several projects, which aim to work through a backlog that’s plagued the region for years.
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FRESH AND FAMILIAR FACES FOR MIDCOAST COUNCIL
It’s been a long and drawn out process but the Mid Coast finally knows who its councillors are. However there’s a major decision yet to come.
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BIGHT CEMETERY HEADSTONE REPAIRS LONG OVERDUE SAYS COMMUNITY GROUP
It’s been a long road for affected families, but finally there’s some clarity about repairs to damaged headstones at the Bight Cemetery. A community group says the process has taken too long.
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‘BARRINGTON COAST’ TOURISM BRAND UP FOR TWO STATE AWARDS
MidCoast Council’s tourism brand ‘Barrington Coast’ is up for two gongs at the New South Wales Tourism Awards. It’s been nominated in the tourism, marketing and campaigns category and local government award for tourism. Four businesses in the Mid Coast are also up for honours. Winners will be announced in Sydney next February.
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SOLUTION NEEDED TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AT REDHEAD
A community group is voicing its concern over MidCoast Council’s plans to clear vegetation near Diamond Beach. While they’re working alongside council to find a solution, they fear the koala population will be disturbed.
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COUNCIL DRAFTING DESIGNS FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
MidCoast Council is drafting up detailed designs for the Nabiac Water Treatment Plant’s upgrade. The project will see the plant’s capacity increased by 6 mega-litres per day. Council says the improvements will reduce the community’s reliance on the Manning River, especially during drought. The designs are due by April, with the project to be completed…
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DEMAND FOR LAND DRIVES UP DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS ON MID COAST
MidCoast Council is feeling the heat – as demand for land drives up development approvals. But with no forseeable end to the housing boom, it’s looking at ways to combat a supply shortage.
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STREETSCAPE PLAN BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO WINGHAM CBD
Businesses are welcoming plans to breathe new life into the Wingham CBD. MidCoast Council has been working with the community to create a streetscape plan.
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DREDGING GOOD NEWS FOR OLD BAR BOATIES
Dredging near Old Bar is clearing navigation channels for boaties. The project coinciding with MidCoast Council’s plan to clean up the waterways.
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WE ARE ONE ART PROJECT LAUNCHED IN TAREE
An art project in Taree is celebrating the creative abilities of people living with a disability. The We Are One project will feature at a concert later this year.