Gunnedah Shire is in drought and many people are either wanting to help or wanting to access help. If you know of more organisations or assistance, please give Gunnedah Shire Council a call and we can add it to the list.

INFORMATION FOR FARMERS AND APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

NSW DPI Primary Porducers Assistance Guide

Drought Relief Handout for the NSW DPI Rural Resilience Program – Listen, Learn & Link to create opportunities for Farmers & Farming Communities.

Drought Hub NSW

DroughtHub provides a one-stop online destination for information on a vast range of services and support available to primary producers, their families and communities to prepare for and manage drought. DPI makes every attempt to ensure the information supplied is current, however the individual circumstances of DroughtHub users should be taken into account when considering the linked services.

Website: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/climate-and-emergencies/droughthub  - There is a link in Support for Primary Producers Box that has contact details, links and further information for various organisations and support for farmers.

LLS are organising events and activities to increase their visability to customers, provide drought specific advice, pass along information and assist customers to find the support they need through through connecting them with other government agencies, not for profit groups and business partners. More events are being planned. You can view their Drought Activities plan on their website or call.

Phone: 02 6742 9220
Website: www.lls.nsw.gov.au

NSW Rural Assistance Authority

In broad terms the function of the Authority is to administer a wide range of assistance measures to the rural sector. These assistance measures are both Commonwealth and state funded. Whilst the rural sector is its core client, the Authority is also responsible for small businesses that have suffered loss or damage due to natural disaster.

Phone: 1800 678 593
Email: rural.assist@raa.nsw.gov.au
Website: https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/assistance/emergency-drought-relief

NSW Rural Assistance Authority - Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme

Eligible Primary Producers can claim a rebate of 25% of the cost of purchase, delivery and if applicable, the labour cost to engage a person to install water infrastructure for animal welfare needs.

Phone: 1800 678 593
Email: rural.assist@raa.nsw.gov.au
Website: https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/assistance/emergency-water-infrastructure-rebate-scheme

Rural Financial Counselling Services

Rural Financial Counselling Services is a local non-profit organisation that hosts government funded programs to foster regional economic development in the north eastern region of New South Wales. They support eligible farmers, fishers, forest growers, harvesters and small related rural businesses who are suffering financial hardship, and who have no alternative sources of impartial support, to manage and adjust to the challenge of industry and climate change. Sarah Goulden provides a free, confidential, impartial and independent service to assist farmers in applying for Government grants in relation to the drought.

Phone: 02 6761 3336 or 0427 924 798
Email: tamworth@rfcsnr.org.au
Website: www.rfcsnr.org.au

Freight to drought areas

Roads and Maritime Services is working with the freight and agricultural industries to support access for heavy vehicles carrying larger loads to safely and efficiently move feed, water and stock in drought affected areas. Information contained on this website will assist freight operators delivering to drought affected areas, including an overview of available Notices and Permits for the transport of drought relief hay. In partnership with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator we have also improved and streamlined the assessment of drought relief permit applications.

Phone: 1800 952 292
Email: roadfreight@rms.nsw.gov.au
Website: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/drought-freight/

Virtual Psychologist

Virtual Psychologist offers 24 hour psychological counselling services to drought affected farmers via SMS, Chat, Email, Phone and where applicable face to face.

Phone: 0404 032 249
Email: dervla@virtualpsychologist.com.au
Website: www.virtualpsychologist.com.au

WAYS TO DONATE AND APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

Rural Women's Network

The Rural Women's Network (RWN) is a state-wide government program within the Department of Primary Industries. The small RWN team works in innovative ways to share information and promote action on rural women's issues, often in partnership with individuals, groups and non-government and government agencies.

Phone: 02 6391 3620
Email: rural.women@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Website: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rural-support/rural-womens-network

Country Women’s Association

CWA of NSW Drought Aid grants Assistance to help meet household expenses for drought affected families, up to a maximum of $3,000 per family/household, is available to eligible applicants. Expenses can include grocery bills, vehicle maintenance, school, electricity, rates, telephone, dental and medical.

Phone: 02 8338 1595
Email: drought@cwaofnsw.org.au
For those who wish to donate, go to https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/donate and select "Disaster Relief Fund" from the "Donate to" drop down.
Website: https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/droughtaid.html  (To register for Drought Aid grants)
Local: www.cwaofnsw.org.au/branchlist.php?groupnumber=18&id=7

Aussie Helpers

Provides assistance to primary producers. Donate: Accepts donations of perishable and non-perishable goods. Any donations of goods or fodder welcome.

Phone: 1300 665 232
Email: admin@aussiehelpers.org.au
Website: www.aussiehelpers.org.au
Visit: 44 Conadilly St, Gunnedah

Rural Aid

Rural Aid was founded in 2015 to provide a holistic support program to rural Australia. The starting point for the charity was the success of the Buy a Bale campaign, which to date has received over $4.5 million in donations and distributed this through fodder, hampers and more. We understand the needs of our primary producers and aim to lend a helping hand when times are tough.

Phone: 1300 327 624 or 07 3054 5979

Drought Angels

Drought Angels supports Aussie farmers and their rural communities with meaningful and personalized assistance. We provide food hampers, care packs, prepaid visas, local store vouchers, stock feed and hay.

Phone: 0409 548 414 or 0447 129 681
Email: operations@droughtangels.org.au
Website: https://www.droughtangels.org.au/

Lions Need for Feed

Need For Feed has been the major supplier of emergency fodder & transport, outstripping the State Government and Other Agencies combined. We are supplying the stock & animal feed needs of affected larger properties by semi loads & supplying smaller properties by ute convoys. We continue to raise funds to support all farmers in fire, drought and flood affected areas each year as required as they struggle to rebuild properties and livelihoods in times of crisis and natural events.

Phone: 0459 444 111
Email: Lionsneedforfeed@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.needforfeed.org

Vinnies NSW Drought Appeal

With 99% of New South Wales affected by drought, Vinnies has launched its NSW Drought Appeal to raise vital funds for rural communities in need. The difficulties and hardships for farmers and their livestock caused by this drought will have ongoing ramifications for the affected communities. Through your kind donation, Vinnies will be involved in the recovery of these communities, helping to keep the hard-working farms of the NSW regional area afloat as they care for their land, their livestock and crops, and most importantly their families, with financial aid and emotional support.

Phone:13 18 12
Website: www.vinnies.org.au/drought
Local: Gunnedah St Vincent De Pauls 02 6742 1836

Rotary Club of Gunnedah 2380

Vouchers and financials assistance for food, water, petrol, medicine and day to day needs. Email with your details or those family and friends that need help.

Email: gunnedah2380@gmail.com

Salvation Army – Gunnedah

Provides drought affected farmers in remote locations with grocery store vouchers and cash grants.

Phone: 02 6742 0540 or 0407 034 604
Sydney office: 02 8757 8088
Website: www.salvos.org.au/about-us/latest-news/disasters-other-appeals/2018-droughts/

15 August 2018

Now is the perfect time to visit the largest agricultural based exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere.

The 2018 AgQuip Field Days have remained industry relevant, evolving and a great platform for new technology and information within the agricultural sector each year, and Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the dry times make that even more important.

“AgQuip means different things to different people, but the one thing we all have in common is coming together for a shared event,” Cr Chaffey said.

This year Gunnedah has had a spotlight on the Shire as a hub for community efforts in providing drought relief.

Cr Chaffey said while these are welcome initiatives to help the farmers, there is something else the rest of Australia can do to help regional towns the most.

“If there is a message I would like to get across at AgQuip this year and beyond, make sure you tell your friends and family not to stay away just because it is dry, but to visit in a regional town,” Cr Chaffey said.

“We are so proud to showcase Gunnedah and our region to the many visitors to the area. We have this one opportunity a year to get this great exposure and even though the region is drought, this year will be a great event. Encouraging people to take a rural holiday will go a long way to help regional towns in drought,” he said.

“To ensure the business doors stay open, locals continue to have jobs, people and businesses continue to invest and the primary producers have somewhere to buy and sell; visit a regional town like Gunnedah. You can help mitigate the economic downturn of a rural town by bringing your family to see all the sights there is to see regardless of the drought.”

Photo caption: Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey as set up begins for AgQuip 2018.

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Media Contact: Brooke Maisey 6740 2100.

15 August 2018

GoCo Community Care invites Gunnedah Shire’s elderly residents to discuss what health and wellness means to them.

GoCo, in partnership with NESST, is hosting a Wellness Day on Tuesday, 28 August from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the Gunnedah Shire Band Hall.

GoCo CHSP Co-ordinator Nicole Shields invites residents to take the opportunity to discuss and discover potential health and wellbeing opportunities.

“Join us for a conversation about what you want to see in the community’s health and wellbeing space,” Ms Shields said.

“The idea behind this program is to start the conversation with residents to find out what resources are necessary to not only maintain wellbeing and to stay healthy, but for residents to stay connected with their communities.

“It’s an interactive session, which allows the elderly community to work together to come up with ideas that can support them into the future.”

Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Attendees are not required to be GoCo clients.

For more information or to RSVP (Thursday, 23 August), contact GoCo on (02) 6740 2240.

When: Tuesday, 28 August from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
Where: Gunnedah Shire Band Hall

Photo Caption: GoCo staff preparing for an upcoming Wellness Day, from left, GoCo CHSP Co-ordinator Nicole Shields, GoCo Community Transport Officer Kerry Steele and GoCo Administration Officer Jocelyn Porter.

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15 August 2018

With dry conditions continuing across the NSW, Local Government Authorised Weeds Officers are reminding stock producers to be aware of the risk of weed seed in fodder such as hay, grain or cottonseed imported from other parts of NSW and interstate.

Gunnedah Shire Council Weeds Officer Lee Amidy said today that as feed supplies continue to become scarce and more expensive, farmers desperate to feed hungry stock are looking further afield to secure drought fodder.

“As the importation of feed from outside the region increases, so does the risk of new weeds being spread throughout the North West,” Mr Amidy said.

“Many weed species have been bought into the state over past years, particularly hay, from outside the region. Increased movement of hay particularly poorer quality stubble and pasture from south east Queensland dramatically increases the chance of weeds such as Parthenium entering NSW.”

Mr Amidy said the new Biosecurity Act 2015 placed certain obligations on both vendors and purchasers who sell, purchase and transport fodder within NSW and interstate.

Biosecurity in the fodder industry will largely be managed through the General Biosecurity Duty (GBD) where everyone has a duty to minimise the impact and risk of weeds.

For example a seller of fodder cannot knowingly spread weeds. The seller should also disclose if a weed may be present in the fodder and advise the buyer how to treat the product to ensure that any germinated weed seeds are unviable.

The buyer on the other hand has an obligation to be vigilant and treat weeds should they germinate.

Importantly, buyers should also consider that the movement of fodder onto their property increases the risk of transferring weeds and pests and ensure that this is mitigated by purchasing from a reliable source.

It is the buyers choice whether to ask for a vendor declaration detailing the likelihood of weed contamination and what weeds to look for.

Liverpool Plains Shire Council Authorised Officer Michael Whitney said it was important to ensure vehicles and equipment carrying fodder are cleaned before entering their property to reduce the spread of pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants.

“It is important to remember that land managers are within their rights to request this and refuse entry of vehicles that represent an unreasonable risk,” Mr Whitney said.

“Producers can also reduce the risk of new weed incursions by feeding in areas that can be easily identified and monitored for new weeds following the drought.”

He said the importance of keeping livestock from other parts of the state yarded until they empty out is also critical in the reduction of weed spread. Plants such as Tropical Soda Apple may be transported in the guts of animals, spreading once those animals are released onto new country.

“While it is understandable that producers are being forced to be less selective as feed continues to become scarce, it must be remembered that new incursions of weeds such as Parthenium could have a serious effect on farm biosecurity long after the drought is over,” Mr Amidy concluded.

For further information on Weeds and the new Biosecurity Act 2015 contact Gunnedah Shire Council’s Weeds Officer Lee Amidy on (02) 6740 2100 or council@infogunnedah.com.au 

Photo Caption: Farmers and producers are asked to watch out for weeds in their feed as the importation of feed from other areas is on the increase.

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Media Contact: Brooke Maisey (02) 6740 2100.

14 August 2018

Gunnedah Shire Council Planning and Environmental Services Team held a community workshop titled “Unlocking the Potential of your Backyard” as part of Local Government Week recently.

The aim of the workshop was to notify Gunnedah residents of the potential opportunities for additional residential accommodation in an effort to combat the housing shortage that Gunnedah is currently facing.

Gunnedah housing prices have seen significant growth, according to realestate.com the median sales price for houses in Gunnedah in 2017 was $317,500, a growth rate of 13.4 per cent over the last five years.

realestate.com.au data suggests the rental yield for houses in Gunnedah was 5.9 per cent with a median weekly rent of $248.

There is a need for home owners to encourage increased residential accommodation on existing blocks of land and unlock further rental opportunities and provide more places to accommodate our growing workforce.

Council’s Manager Development and Planning Carolyn Hunt spoke of the different types of developments, including attached dwellings, dual occupancies and secondary dwellings that may be suitable in Gunnedah.

“If you are unsure of the development that may be suitable on your block please call Council to make an appointment with the Duty Planner,” Mrs Hunt said.

She also provided advice of where information can be obtained before submitting a Development Application including Council’s website (www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au) and the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (www.planning.nsw.gov.au) website.

Manager Building and Environment Blake O’Mullane discussed the variety of construction types available that may be suitable, including a growing trend towards pre-fabricated structures such as “granny flats”.

“Before diving into your development always ensure you know where the services like water, sewer and electricity are located on your block, in order to avoid pricy extensions later in the build,” Mr O’Mullane said.

Director Planning and Environment Andrew Johns was pleased to see community interest and awareness in planning and environment.

“It is an object that Council ‘Encourage a mix of housing types that is affordable, adaptable, accessible and suited to community needs’ - this workshop aimed to help address this objective,” Mr Johns said.

For more information visit Council’s website www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au or make an appointment to discuss your development with the Duty Planner, Monday-Friday – 9.00am to 4.00pm on (02) 6740 2100.

Photo caption: Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Development and Planning Carolyn Hunt talking about the ways to unlock the potential of your backyard.

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Media Contact: Brooke Maisey 6740 2100.

7 August 2018

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced companies for the design and construction of Livvi’s Place Inclusive Playground Gunnedah, with the EOI now advertised on the government Tenderlink portal.

Council is advertising locally, regionally and state-wide and the EOI will remain open for a minimum of 21 days with a closing date of 10.00am Friday, 31 August 2018.

Under Council’s Local Preference Policy, experienced local companies, which include companies that employ local people or proposals that source local materials, will be looked upon favourably by the assessment panel.

Chair of the Livvi’s Place Inclusive Playground Working Group, Councillor Owen Hasler, said the goal is to move the project ahead as quickly as possible.

“Livvi’s Place Inclusive Playground is a priority for the Gunnedah Shire Council and we look forward to progressing to the construction stage of this significant play space project for our Shire,” Cr Hasler said.

"We will be working with the successful contractor to ensure that the final design and selected equipment elements of the project will maximise usage and ensure appreciation of the playground facility by our residents as well as visitors to our community."

Livvi’s Place is being built at Wolseley Park after Gunnedah Shire Council applied for funding from the Stronger Country Communities program and was awarded $850,000 by Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson.

Playground Project Manager Debra Hilton said the playground is one step closer towards improving the liveability and attractiveness of the area.

“Things are moving forward as we send out the EOI and this is another step closer to a sod turning moment,” Ms Hilton said

For more information contact Council’s Community and Social Planner and Project Manager Debra Hilton on (02) 6740 2100.

Photo caption: Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey, Councillors Owen Hasler and Colleen Fuller with Working Group Members Rebecca Ryan, Rebecca Dridan and Debra Hilton at the current playground site where Livvi’s Place will be built.

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Media Contact: Brooke Maisey (02) 6740 2100.

The Gunnedah Waste Management Facility holds an Environment Protection Licence (EPL 5940) issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to operate as a General Solid Waste (Putrescible) Landfill.

The EPL permits the acceptance, storage and/or disposal of a very specific set of waste types which refer to EPA’s ‘waste classifications’.

‘Soil’ or ‘Dirt’ are common names that customers use when seeking to deposit waste material at Landfills. To a lesser extent, names such as ‘Spoil’, ‘Clean Fill’, ‘Topsoil’ and ‘Gravel’ or combinations of these, may also be used by a customer to describe visually similar materials.

The EPA waste classifications for excavated materials are describe as the waste type in the below table or you can visit www.epa.nsw.gov.au for information.

>> Download Gunnedah Shire Council Fact Sheet - Disposal of Soil PDF <<

CLASSIFYING YOUR WASTE

The waste classification depends on the location and type of site the material has come from.
All waste must comply with the general solid waste requirements of the NSW EPA Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying waste. Waste generators need to follow the steps outlined until the waste classification has been identified. Transporters should also be aware of these requirements under the Classification Guidelines and Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014. For further information please visit Part 1: Classifying waste

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTING EXCAVATED MATERIAL (SOILS) AT GUNNEDAH WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY AND CHARGES

From 1 July 2018 Gunnedah Shire Council refined on how soil/dirt type waste is accepted at the Waste Management Facility:

Residential Quantities (<50T) Clean Fill

For residents and local businesses wishing to deposit less than 50T of ‘Clean Fill’. You must complete the Certification form (‘Clean Fill’ from Residential Premises) and provide this to the weighbridge attendant at the time that 'Clean Fill' is to be deposited at the waste facility.

Clean fill is primarily soil and rock / gravel that has emanated from minor excavation works at a residential property. Clean fill should not contain other visually obvious wastes such as concrete, brick, timber, plastics, metals, asphalts, OR liquids such as herbicides, pesticides, fuels or oils.

*Please note that council has the right to request a Waste Classification Certificate for quantities less than 50T

Commercial Quantities (>50T) Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) and Excavated Natural Material (ENM)

If the quantity is larger than 50T, a waste classification report prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced consultant and/or laboratory is needed to ensure it meets the EPA’s General Solid Waste Guidelines (Non-Putrescible / Putrescible). If it meets the requirements, it will be charged and recorded as Domestic Waste – Non-Recyclable. Please also note that loads over 50T need to be authorised by the operations supervisor at the Gunnedah landfill and the report must be forward to Council for consideration at least 1 week prior to disposal at council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

If a load does not meet the above requirements, it may be possible, assuming the waste complies with EPA’s waste classification requisites as General Solid Waste (Non-Putrescible / Putrescible), that it can be received, charged and recorded as Domestic Waste – Non-Recyclable.

For further enquiries please call Gunnedah Waste Management - Operations Supervisor - Waste services on (02) 6740 2100.

Please note: 
* The Gunnedah Waste Management Facility is not licensed to accept liquid waste or restricted waste. 
** Tonnage limits apply and must be approved by Operations Supervisor before the disposal and with supporting documentation (classification report).

No sludge material will be accepted because this is classified as liquid waste if it meets the below definition.

LIQUID WASTE DESCRITPION

Liquid waste means any waste (other than special waste) that includes any of the following:

1. Anything that:
   1. has an angle of repose of less than 5 degrees above horizontal, or spadeable
   2. becomes free-flowing at or below 60°C or when it is transported, or
   3. is generally not capable of being picked up by spade or shovel
2. Anything that is classified as liquid waste pursuant to an EPA Gazettal notice.

It’s an offence to supply false or misleading information to another person, including information about the type, classification, characteristics, composition or quantity of waste under the POEO Act. 

Knowingly providing false information could result in both Council and YOU facing regulatory breaches for which there are significant penalties (fines) attached.

RESOURCES

• Ballina Shire Council
• NSW EPA Waste Classification Guidelines
• Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014.
• Logicus Environmental
• NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
• Solid Waste Management Guidelines 2016

1 August 2018

The Gunnedah Shire Council Airport has provided an unusual opportunity for donating 285 round bales of hay and grass to Australian charity Aussie Helpers Ltd to be distributed to local farmers.

The grass in the Gunnedah Airport had been getting long and rather than mowing the grass, it was baled and Councillors at tonight’s Extraordinary Council Meeting voted to donate the bales to the Australian farming charity Aussie Helpers.

Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Jamie Chaffey is aware that many members of the local farming community are in drought, and he hopes the small amount of feed that came from the Gunnedah Airport could keep some local livestock alive.

“The impact of the drought is in the forefront of our minds” Cr Chaffey said.

“Evidence of the hardship experienced during drought is not just in the pictures you see on the TV; it is in the voice of the farmer, in the eye of retailer, in the hands of the truck driver and in the spirit of all the people in our Shire.

“By baling and donating what would otherwise be slashed grass to Aussie Helpers, we hope the hay will be distributed locally and bring a small amount of relief to our farmers.”

The baling news comes only days after official contact was made Friday, 27 July from Lane Cove Council Mayor Pam Palmer to Gunnedah Shire Council’s Deputy Mayor Gae Swain communicating Lane Cove’s intention to assist their Sister City with the drought.

Cr Swain said the relationship of the Sister Cities helps to “bridge the divide” between regional and city areas.

Lane Cove Council and Gunnedah Shire Council are in continuing discussions to see what assistance can be provided.

Cr Chaffey, along with the Gunnedah Ministers Fraternal has organised a Prayer for Drought to be held Sunday, 5 August. Cr Chaffey said the lingering drought conditions are terrible but it has been heartwarming to experience the bond the community has created through a unified experience,” Cr Chaffey said.

“The idea to have the Prayer for Drought came because people want to get together and support each other.

“This is open to the whole community to attend on Sunday, 5 August 2018 at 4.00pm at the Smithurst Theatre.”

Photo caption: Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Jamie Chaffey at the Gunnedah Airport looking at the bales of hay ready to be donated to registered charity Aussie Helpers Ltd.

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Media Contact: Brooke Maisey 6740 2100.

Gunnedah Shire Council hereby calls for Expressions of Interest for the management and operation of the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Kiosk for the 2018-2019 season.

Management and Operation of the Gunnedah Swimming Pool Kiosk Expression of Interest documentation is available in the Council > Council Information section of our website under Tenders, Quotations & EOI, or hard copies will be available at Councils Administration Reception, 63 Elgin Street Gunnedah.

Submissions addressing the selection criteria must be completed and returned to Council via email council@infogunnedah.com.au 

Closing date for submission 4:00pm, Friday 7th September 2018.

Initial enquiries for documents should be directed to the Manager of Public Facilities, Geoff Phillips on 6740 2100 or by emailing council@infogunnedah.com.au 

Eric Groth
GENERAL MANAGER

1 August 2018

Gunnedah residents will have the opportunity to see construction work on the upgrade of the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex up close this Saturday morning, 4 August.

An open day will be held between 9.00am and 12.00pm at the pool complex, with visitors able to view the progress of works from the northern embankment of the facility.

Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Jamie Chaffey said there is a lot to see at the site.

“The 50 metre pool structure has been completed, tiling is about to begin and the Main Pavilion walls and structural steel are well advanced,” Cr Chaffey said.

“Saturday’s open day will allow the community to gauge the scale of the project, particularly the new eight lane 50 metre pool and the Plant Room that will house the complex’s filtration equipment.

“This is the largest community facility renewal project Council has ever undertaken so I encourage the community to come and see the progress of works,’ Cr Chaffey concluded.

Pedestrian access to the complex will be through the northern gate off South Street opposite the Band Hall. Car parking will be available in the main carpark off Anzac Parade as South Street between the carpark and Henry Street will be closed to traffic.

A sausage sizzle conducted by the Gunnedah Swimming Club will be available to visitors.

The Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex Upgrade is part of the Councils record proposal of infrastructure program that are being undertaking over four years to improve the services and liveability of Gunnedah Shire.

Photo caption: Work continues at the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex

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Media Contact: Brooke Maisey 6740 2100.