Tag: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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MAJOR PROJECTS ON THE TABLE AT COUNCIL MEETING
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will continue its fight for the Plaza Car Park, despite sale negotiations taking place between the state government and Woolworths. The decision was made at last night’s council meeting, which also discussed two other major projects.
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$850,000 COUNCIL BUDGET SHORTFALL
Plans to upgrade storm water systems, and a major road will leave Port Macquarie-Hastings Council in the red next financial year. Council has forecast an $850,000 deficit.
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PORT MACQUARIE’S CBD TO GET $2-MILLION FACELIFT
If you’ve ever been to Port Macquarie, chances are you’ve driven through Clarence Street. Soon the main thoroughfare, will receive a $2-million facelift to increase visitation to the wider CBD – but the work has been met with a mixed response from local businesses.
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COUNCIL VOICES CONCERNS ABOUT FISHERMEN’S CO-OP
Port Macquarie Hastings Council has voiced its concern about the future of the Hastings River Fishermen’s Co-op. The business has been told by the Department of Primary Industries it must vacate the premises by December 31, and demolish the building. Council says the ruling could affect its Expression of Interest submission for the Plaza Carpark…
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PORT MACQUARIE TO EXPLORE TRADE OPPORTUNITIES WITH JAPAN
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is exploring trade opportunities with Japan, after a recent trip to its sister-city, Handa. It’s also hoping the relationship will attract international students in the future.
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UPGRADE TO SPORTS STADIUM REMAINS STALLED
Whether it’s for futsal, basketball or badminton – the Port Macquarie Sports Stadium gets a work out every week. But the multi-million dollar upgrade to the facility remains stalled, as funding agreements continue to be debated.
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COUNCIL’S PRIORITIES FOR 2015
For Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, the start of the new year also comes with a list of new priorities. Mayor Peter Besseling says financial sustainability and water security are top of the agenda.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAM A HIT IN PORT MACQUARIE
If you’ve driven past Port Macquarie’s Town Beach recently, you would have noticed an unusual sight. An eight-metre high slide has been installed as part of council’s Summer Activation Program. It’s one of many free activities on offer, that also includes beach cricket, art and surfing lessons. “It’s really about getting our people out to…
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HIT THE SAND WITH A BEACH DRIVING PERMIT
Council rangers will be out to stop people driving on local beaches without a permit this summer. And they’re warning, anyone caught doing the wrong thing could face a hefty fine.
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‘TIS THE SEASON TO RECYCLE – EXTRA WASTE SERVICES FOR THE HASTINGS
Port Macquarie-Hastings residents wondering how to tackle all their leftover Christmas wrapping paper into the bin have been thrown a lifeline. Over the next fortnight, there’ll be extra waste services to help clear the overflow of garbage.