Federation Council 2020/21
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INTRODUCTION Highlights of 2020/21
Corowa Saleyards improvements to auctioneer walkways and additional 29 pens.
$9.2million State Government grant secured to upgrade the Corowa Saleyards, improving animal welfare, work health and safety, environmental outcomes and providing further job opportunities and assist to future-proof the site to maintain and ideally grow market share.
Corowa Aquatic Centre opened in April 2021.
Flood study completed for Northern towns/villages of Council area in response to major flooding in 2012 and significant advancement of Floodplain Risk Management Plan to define and agree on mitigation measures.
Grant funding received for flood study of Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala.
North of the Murray branding strategy complete.
Strong investment enquiries which have seen an 88% increase from July 2020 to June 2021.
New resident booklet launched.
Drug Education program delivered at Oaklands Central School in November 2020.
“I am Federation” Facebook page providing a platform to engage with young people.
Funding secured for a second vehicle and trailer to deliver more flexible mobile pre-school services.
Inaugural Federation Arts and Cultural Strategy 2021-2025 adopted in November 2020.
Commissioned sculpture titled the "Last Train from Boree" awarded as a tribute to the late Tim Fischer in the Tim Fischer Community Park in Boree Creek.
Funding of $98,000 secured and project delivered to revamp of Memorial Plaza in Corowa.
Mulwala Adventure Playground development delivered and opened at Purtle Park Mulwala.
Updated Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) adopted.
“Shearing the Rams” tourism trail launched.
Corowa Foreshore Structure Plan and Morris Park South Corowa Masterplan developed.
$1.9 million in State Government grant secured to compliment Council funding of $700,000 towards a $2.6 million dollar activation and environmental project to provide walkways and other upgrades to further activate the Murray River foreshore in Corowa as a result of Master planning work.
Youth Fest held comprising of four events across Federation Council area.
Rates Advisory Committee established to assist with the rates harmonisation process.
Extensive lobbying and advocacy with NSW and Victorian Cross Border Commissioners and local members of Parliament on the impact of COVID-19, associated restrictions and opportunities to support the community in recovery.
