THE OFFER to bring local issues to the attention of Nambucca Shire councillors was enthusiastically taken up by Bowraville residents at the council meeting last week.
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Of the 100 people there, a third came for the opening public forum.
Tony Fuller raised concerns on behalf of senior citizens about the lack of a footpath in Conen St and also the dangerous intersection at Conen and William streets.
Engineering Services manager, Paul Gallagher said both issues would be taken on board with the traffic committee alerted about the second one.
Leona Bush was keen to see the palm trees in the town’s median strip replaced by shade trees and street furniture. She was told the palms had been planted from seeds brought back by World War One veterans and were passionately supported by some sections of the community. Her suggestion of inter-planting was noted.
Marion Syratt wanted to see the town’s future planned through a 355 committee of council to ensure a solid framework and an accessible platform to share ideas.
Darron Hall, President of the preschool committee, requested speed bumps in Adams St.
“We need to slow the ‘hoons’ down around the preschool – anything the council can do would be good,” Mr Hall said.
The mayor Rhonda Hoban said names, addresses and comments from residents would be useful (to be sent to the traffic committee).
Malcolm McFarlane, Principal of Bowraville Central School, asked for collaboration to create healthy options for young people outside school hours.
“I have great concerns for the times when there is no school – we need to create options that don’t require an agency or transport to make them work,” he said.
He suggested a possible sporting precinct.
Sue Renyard drew attention to parking issues in the CBD, suggesting options such as spare land within the school grounds. She also raised the need for new highway signage, highlighting the historical aspects of the town for tourists.
