communitynow NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2017
SCULPTING OUR FUTURE
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ocal families are often spoilt for choice when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors, with lots to see and do all year round.
love it. The addition of the new picnic facilities have really transformed the reserve and made it much more user friendly.”
Upgrades to the arboretum were made possible with the help and support of the enthusiastic Friends of From parks, playgrounds, beaches and rainforests, Kooloonbung Creek volunteer group. The $165,000 there’s something for everyone… upgrade was provided by Council making our region such an attractive and a $50,000 grant from the NSW place to live, work and play. Government. THE ADDITION OF For Richie and Rebecca Baker and The Baker family told us they were THE NEW PICNIC their three daughters Summer, also looking forward to other new and FACILITIES Georgia and Airlie, embarking on exciting projects happening throughout HAVE REALLY adventures of discovery through the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. TRANSFORMED natures wonderland are becoming “It’s great to see improvements to the THE RESERVE a regular occurrence. Town Square and Town Green taking AND MADE IT The Cath Le Page Arboretum at shape, and the planned upgrades to MUCH MORE the Kooloonbung Creek Nature the Coastal Walk are really exciting for USER FRIENDLY Reserve is one of their new our town,” Richie said. favourites, after the parkland There’s a number of parks that will receive recently underwent a range of make-overs this financial year including upgrades to reinvigorate the space. Lasiandra Park (Wauchope), Laura Place (Laurieton), “The big water dragon sculpture caught Summer’s eye one afternoon while driving past, so it wasn’t going to be long until we had to stop and check it out,” said Rebecca. “We’ve come down a few times now, and the kids
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Long Flat Showground Playground, River Street Playground (Wauchope), Pioneer Park (Comboyne), Laurieton Oval Playground and Sancrox Reserve. To find out more about parks and reserves across our region visit pmhc.nsw.gov.au/playgrounds.
From the Mayor
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elcome to the spring edition of the Community Now newsletter. The year is disappearing so quickly, and in this edition we’ve provided a snapshot of just a few of the many projects that Council has been delivering on behalf of our community over recent months. From road re-construction and rehabilitation works, upgrading recreational facilities and providing new community infrastructure there is so much going on. Thankyou to those of you who have taken the opportunity to have your say and to everyone involved in helping us deliver these exciting initiatives. Don’t forget to check out the back page of the newsletter also, for some great community events coming up that I’m sure you won’t want to miss. Peta Pinson Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor
Delivering for our growing community We’re focussed on maintaining and upgrading our many community assets, continuing to deliver major infrastructure projects and ensuring our region remains the best place to live, learn, work, play and invest.
Wayne Richards Park Multi-purpose Field
Beechwood Road upgrades commence
> The completion of the $1.9 million second multi-purpose field caps off a remarkable transformation of the precinct over the past eight months.
> Upgrades to Beechwood Road (between Bain Bridge and the Beechwood Township) will see road quality enhanced ensuring a smoother ride for motorists and improved safety.
Wauchope Pool
Houston Mitchell Drive
> Further works are underway including a new children’s water play area, covered concrete grandstand and new shade shelters, with diving boards already in place.
> The $7 million reconstruction of the ‘ghost road’ is almost complete, adding to the $35 million Council will invest in upgrading our road network this financial year.
Port Macquarie CBD developments > Rejuvenation of the Port Macquarie CBD is on track to be ready for the busy Christmas holiday period with the northern end of the new vibrant Town Square already open and final touches taking shape on the Town Green.
Crack down on illegal dumpers
Lighting up our sports fields
> Grant funding of $147,000 will assist in cleaning up over 300 known dumping sites, installing prevention measures, surveillance and running education programs.
> Sporting and community groups will benefit from $460,000 worth of lighting upgrades that will extend the use of fields at Lank Bain Sporting Complex and Oxley Oval.
Gordon Street – sealed & delivered
Small Town Sewerage Scheme
> The $1.65 million upgrade to Gordon St between Lake Rd and Horton St is now complete, improving safety on the busy arterial route used by more than 21,000 vehicles per day.
> Work continues on the Small Town Sewerage Scheme with Comboyne, Long Flat and Telegraph Point commencing this financial year.
pmhc.nsw.gov.au/events
Ta s t i n g s o n H a s t i n g s W H E N : F R I D AY 2 7 O C T O B E R – S U N D AY 2 9 O C T O B E R This year the Tastings on Hastings main event will combine with the night-time Tastings Ignites festival to create a one day extravaganza on Saturday 28 October between 12pm and 8pm. A great range of satellite events including fine dining, lunches and dinners, tastings, farm gate experiences and tours will add to the diverse range of experiences and offerings over the Tastings on Hastings weekend.
tastingsonhastings.com.au
Countdown to Chr istmas W H E N : T H U R S D AY 3 0 N O V E M B E R 5 . 3 0 P M – 8 . 3 0 P M Don your Santa hat, reindeer antlers and join the fun at this year's Countdown to Christmas community celebration on Thursday 30 November. Festivities kick off with the popular mascot race and street parade along Horton Street ending at Town Green, where the community can enjoy an evening of live music prior to the Mayor and Santa lighting the CBD Christmas Tree at 8.00pm. The Countdown to Christmas will finish with a spectacular fireworks display on the Hastings River.
pmhc.nsw.gov.au/Countdown-to-Christmas
N S W S en i or S t a t e Tou c h Foot bal l W H E N : F R I D AY 1 D E C E M B E R – S U N D AY 3 D E C E M B E R The premier NSW Touch Football representative event makes its way to Port Macquarie again this year commencing on the first Friday in December. Our region will welcome around 9,000 touch football players, officials and visitors to our region for the 42nd running of the NSW State Touch Cup.
nswtouch.com.au/representative/state-cup
A u st ra l i a D ay C el eb ra t i on s W H E N : F R I D AY 2 6 J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 8 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is presenting a range of activities and celebrations in Port Macquarie, Wauchope and the Camden Haven this Australia Day. On the evening of Thursday 25 January we will recognise those locals who have gone above and beyond in serving our community, with the announcement of the 2018 Port Macquarie-Hastings Australian of the Year recipients. To nominate a local hero for an Australia Day award visit
pmhc.nsw.gov.au/australiadayawards
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