Southern Riverina news

Council urges public input

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Tenders have gone out to undertake upgrades in Brolga Place, in the Coleamball­y town centre.

The work will include new verandas and new street reserve to shop fronts, and for the Murrumbidg­ee Council offices.

Council will use $725,000 from its Drought Communitie­s Programme – Extension grant for the beautifica­tion works.

‘‘Beautifyin­g our townships has many benefits. They become more attractive places to live and visit, which then flows on to improving the quality of life for our residents,’’ Mayor Ruth McRae said.

‘‘We will have happier and more inclusive communitie­s, as well as developing a stronger cultural identity for each of our unique towns.’’

The tender for Brolga Pl includes the demolition of the existing shop verandas and shop frontage area.

The works are expected to address previously identified issues with the redirectio­n of rainwater through box gutters and downpipes, as well as wheelchair accessibil­ity due to a height difference from shop entrances to the footpath.

The tender process closes on August 3, and in the meantime council is encouragin­g the community to provide input on potential designs. Concepts for other communitie­s are also being investigat­ed.

‘‘We have some exciting concepts in mind for each of our towns, including planter boxes, street art, tree planting and focused lighting,’’ Cr McRae said.

‘‘I encourage you to contact council’s manager for planning and environmen­t Kelly Tyson on 0447 066 181 if you would like more informatio­n.’’

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