Tag: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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PORT MAYOR OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE YEAR AHEAD
After being deemed fit for the future, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is optimistic about the year ahead. Mayor Peter Besseling says financial stability and infrastructure will remain key focuses for 2016.
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FRUSTRATED LOCALS DIG LAKE CATHIE OPENING
The heavy rainfall has brought joy to Lake Cathie, allowing the swollen waterway to be artificially opened to the sea. The channel was dug days earlier than planned by frustrated locals, who say council has been too slow to act.
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COUNCIL CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL RUBBISH DUMPING
If your New Year’s resolution involves cleaning up around the house, you’re being asked to dispose of any rubbish responsibly. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has upped its ability to track down illegal dumpers.
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JUNIOR SPORTS CLUBS RUNNING OUT OF SPACE
The soaring number of junior athletes in Port Macquarie is causing headaches for some sporting clubs. They say more needs to be done to address the region’s shortage of playing fields.
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STUDY TO ASSESS TRAFFIC DEMANDS IN THE HASTINGS
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is developing a blueprint for the region’s future transport demands. It’s hoping a major study will help it plan for a growing population over the next two decades.
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PORT MACQUARIE WAR MEMORIAL SET TO MOVE
Port Macquarie will soon be able to accommodate bigger crowds during remembrance services. A proposal to move the Town Green War Memorial to a new location is expected to be signed off by council next week.
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PCYC CALLS PUBLIC FORUM ON STADIUM EXPANSION
The PCYC is urging Council to re-open talks about the Port Macquarie Indoor Stadium expansion. But Council remains determined to push forward with the original design for the multi-million-dollar project.
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QUESTION MARK HANGING OVER STADIUM FUTURE
A stalemate in negotiations has thrown a cloud of uncertainty over the expansion of the Port Macquarie Indoor Stadium. The PCYC says it’s now reconsidering its involvement in the project – after the council rejected its design changes.
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WORK SOON TO START ON MARINE RESCUE FACILITY
It’s been years in the making, and soon work will start on upgrading the Marine Rescue building in Port Macquarie. A tender has been awarded for the project, but not everyone is happy with the final design.
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PLAZA CAR PARK HOT TOPIC DURING MINISTER VISIT
Concerns surrounding the sale of the Plaza car park were put forward today, when Minister for Lands and Water, Niall Blair, visited Port Macquarie. Despite positive talks with council and local businesses, negotiations with Woolworths will continue.