DOCSLIB.ORG

WEEKLY COLUMN Friday, 26 June 2015

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
WEEKLY COLUMN Friday, 26 June 2015 WEEKLY COLUMN Friday, 26 June 2015 Northern Tablelands’ record spend in State Budget I have welcomed a record $102.4 million of capital expenditure for the electorate in the 2015/2016 State Government budget, including the first funding allocation for the redevelopment of Armidale Rural Referral Hospital. This is the first time ever a State Budget has committed funds to this essential project, which will be completed by July 2019. The remainder of the $60 million funding commitment will be allocated in subsequent budgets, when the bulk of construction activity will occur. The $30 million redevelopment of Inverell District Hospital, as anticipated, was not factored into this year’s budget as Hunter New England Area Health has only just begun the planning process. Funding of more than $74 million will be spent on major projects and upgrades on the Newell, Gwydir and New England Highways, including bridge upgrades along Fossickers Way and Thunderbolts Way, and funding to construct a new roundabout near Armidale Regional Airport. There is also $14.2 million allocated to routine maintenance and upgrade of our regional roads and $10.3 million for our local councils to undertake improvements works on their local roads. Some of the budget highlights for the Northern Tablelands include: $3.8 million to complete final stage of the Moree Newell Highway bypass $4 million for Nee Nee Creek Bridge repairs, 46km north of Moree on Newell Highway $4 million to upgrade Newell Highway road pavement from Mungle Back Creek to Boggabilla $3.09 million to Inverell Shire Council for road maintenance $2.8 million to upgrade New England Highway between Uralla and Armidale $2.07 million to Moree Plains Shire Council for road maintenance $2 million to upgrade Newell Highway at Gurley $1.8 million to upgrade Newell Highway 14km south of Moree $1.8 million to upgrade Gwydir Highway west of Glen Innes $1.74 million to Gwydir Shire Council for road maintenance $1.5 million to upgrade the Gwydir River Bridge at Bingara $1.4 million for New England Highway pavement upgrade north of Glencoe $1.3 million to upgrade Waterfall Way from St Helena Creek to Four Mile Creek $1.3 million to upgrade the Guyra to Ebor Road $1.3 million to upgrade the New England Highway east of Delungra $1.2 million for New England Highway pavement upgrade south of Uralla $1.1 million to Uralla Shire Council for road maintenance $1.1 million for pavement upgrades on Fossickers Way between Bingara and the Gwydir Highway $800,000 to upgrade Halls Creek Bridge north of Bingara $677,000 to Armidale Dumaresq Council for road maintenance $800,000 to upgrade Cobbadah Creek Bridge on Fossickers Way $579,000 to Glen Innes Severn Council for road maintenance $600,000 for Gwydir Highway drainage upgrades on the Gibraltar Range $10.1 million to continue the Moree East Public School redevelopment $1 million for the commencement of the redevelopment of the Armidale Rural Referral Hospital $1.03 million for Bingara, Inverell and Tablelands Community Transport Services $1.7 million for Moree Remote Indigenous Housing $470,000 for a new Aboriginal Housing unit in Armidale $1.45 million for social housing upgrades across the electorate $710,000 to replace Abington Creek Bridge on Thunderbolts Way School student leaders tour Parliament On Wednesday I was delighted to welcome to Parliament school leaders from Gurya Central, Glen Innes High, Armidale High, Inverell and McIntyre High Schools and the Armidale M.E.T. School. The students were taking part in the Secondary Student Leadership Program which is conducted by the NSW Parliamentary Education Branch. The program provides them with the opportunity to meet their elected representatives and to develop their knowledge of constitutional and parliamentary proceedings including the role of the Governor and the workings of the Parliament. They began the day listening to addresses from MPs before quizzing them on the life of a politician. As Parliament was sitting, the students also had the chance to view both Houses in action before heading off to Government House to meet His Excellency the Governor. NFF called on to support relocation of government agency On the floor of Parliament this week, I gave a notice of motion which condemned the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for opposing the relocation of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) from Canberra to either Armidale or Toowoomba. The NFF’s line of thinking is as bizarre as it is pointless. The issue isn’t whether the agency will move – that decision has already been made – it is now a question of where the APVMA’s new home will be, Armidale or Toowoomba. One would have thought the NFF hierarchy would be supporting the decentralisation of agricultural Federal government agencies which, in the case of the APVMA, if Armidale was successful in its bid, would have a huge positive impact on the economic and social landscape of the region. The NFF’s assertion that moving the APVMA from Canberra could impair its expertise and research capability is downright insulting to the world-leading researchers at the University of New England and the work being undertaken currently by the CSIRO, NSW Department of Primary Industries and industry CRCs. The NFF seriously need to get their heads out of the Canberra clouds, reconsider their position and give their support to the relocation of agricultural- based agencies from Canberra to rural Australia, where we have a great deal to offer and the capability to deliver. Eight new mobile towers coming our way Mobile phone reception blackspots throughout the region will soon be significantly reduced with eight locations in the electorate being selected for funding to construct new phone towers. This improvement in network coverage will be delivered through the State Government’s investment of $24 million into the Mobile Blackspot Program, along with $28 million of Federal Government funding and a contribution from the networks – a total investment of $92 million across country NSW. The eight locations, by local government area are: Armidale Dumaresq – Hillgrove; Inverell Shire – Bonshaw, Elsmore, Kings Plains, Hetheringtons Sugarloaf (Rocky Creek), Spring Mountain Road; Uralla Shire – Invergowrie, Uralla-Kingstown Road (Balala) I am absolutely delighted to see so many troublesome mobile blackspots receiving new towers under this scheme. This is a great example of State and Federal Governments and the private sector working together to improve access to the network for country people and maximise the number of towers that can be built. Uralla’s community recycling centre officially opened On Monday I was honoured to officially open the new Uralla Community Recycling Centre which was constructed after council received a grant of almost $103,000 from the State Government through the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Waste Less, Recycle More initiative. This new recycling facility accepts paints, oils, batteries, gas bottles, polystyrene and other household problem wastes which will bring long-term environmental and health benefits to the Uralla community. Uralla Shire Council and the community have a strong track record of taking waste reduction seriously and caring for the environment. Funding to support local NAIDOC week celebrations I was pleased to announce this week the State Government has allocated $6,750 to support local celebrations for NAIDOC Week, beginning on 5 July. Ashford, Tingha, Moree, Boggabilla and Toomelah Local Aboriginal Lands Councils will share in the funding to host a series of events during the week-long celebrations. Child sex offenders to now face life in jail This week I welcomed the passage through Parliament of tough new laws through the NSW Parliament that will see child sex offenders face life in jail. The government has delivered on its commitment to increase the maximum sentence for sexual intercourse with a child under 10 from 25 years to life. The tough new laws will bring sentences into line with community expectations, help protect child victims, and ensure offenders are brought to justice. The reforms also provide for 13 child sexual assault offences to the Standard Non-Parole Period Scheme which gives the judiciary guidance on sentencing. The new standard non-parole periods will be significantly higher than current average sentences for the crimes. For example, the current average sentence for sexual intercourse with a child between 10 and 14 is less than two years. The new standard non parole period is seven years. Today and the weekend Its orange picking season and I’m heading over to Bingara this morning to take part in the annual Orange Picking Ceremony. I’m looking forward to morning tea with staff and students at Bingara Central School before the ceremony. I’ll be in Inverell this afternoon for some meetings before heading back to Bingara in the evening to attend the Military Ball which is held in the beautiful Roxy Theatre. It’s a great evening and very well supported by all. Tomorrow morning I’ll be in Bundarra to meet with the Bundarra Sports Club members and then back in Armidale where I’m being locked up in the Centro Shopping Centre, all for a good cause though. The Armidale PCYC is conducting their annual fund raiser Time for Kids to assist with the funding of their various programs for children at risk. Please come along to the shopping centre on Saturday morning and support a good cause. Tomorrow night I’m back in Inverell for the Inverell Rotary Club’s Changeover Dinner. ADAM MARSHALL Member for Northern Tablelands .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Exclusive PREVIEW of Vivid Sydney 2018 Where to Eat, Shop, Stay And
    LOVE EVERY SECOND OF SYDNEY & NSW IN WINTER 25 May – 16 June 2018 VIVID SYDNEY SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES exclusive Where to essential short PREVIEW of vivid eat, shop, stay breaks & long sydney 2018 and play road trips VIVID SYDNEY VIVID – WHAT’S ON 03 What to expect from Vivid Light, Music and Ideas Vivid SYDNEY celebrates VIVID LIGHT WALK Lights on! A guide to the 04 amazing Vivid Light installations VIVID PRECINCTS Find out where to see 10 years of creativity 08 the city light up VIVID MUSIC Get into 23 days 25 May - 16 June 2018 10 of music discovery VIVID IDEAS Hear from global Game 13 Changers & Creative Catalysts GETTING AROUND Plan your journey using public 16 transport during Vivid Sydney HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS Thanks to our partners, 17 collaborators and supporters VIVID MAP Use this map to plan your 20 Vivid Sydney experience SYDNEY BEYOND VIVID Your guide to exploring 21 Sydney and New South Wales SYDNEY FOOD & WINE Foodie hotspots, new bars 22 and tours EXPLORE SYDNEY Where to stay and shop 24 and what to see THE GREAT OUTDOORS There is so much more to do, see and love at vivid sydney in 2018. Your guide to walks, the 25 harbour & high-rise adventures Start planning your experience now. IT’S ON! IN SYDNEY 26 Unmissable sporting events, theatre, musicals and exhibitions VIVID SYDNEY SYDNEY IN WINTER EXPLORE NSW At 6pm on 25 May Vivid Sydney 2018 While you’re here for Vivid Sydney, stay The most geographically diverse State in switches on with the Lighting of the Sails a while longer to explore the vibrancy Australia offers a little bit of everything new south wales of the Sydney Opera House and all light of Sydney in Winter.
    [Show full text]
  • Gwdir Shire Tourism Plan 2006 - 2011 1
    GWDIR SHIRE TOURISM PLAN 2006 - 2011 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Gwydir Shire is located on the western slopes and plains in north-western NSW. The Shire covers an area of 9122 square kilometres and lies between the New England Tablelands in the east and Moree - Narrabri to the west, and extends from the Bruxner Highway close to the Queensland border south to the Nandewar Range. The Shire has a population of 5,790 people. Warialda (population 1,750) and Bingara (pop 1,390) are the main towns within the Shire. These towns are located approximately 40km apart, with Bingara servicing the southern areas of the Shire, and Warialda the northern areas. There are also six villages, Warialda Rail (pop 100), Crooble (pop 40), Gravesend (pop 205), Upper Horton (pop<150), Croppa Creek (pop 120), Coolatai (pop 130) and North Star (pop 200). With the exception of Warialda Rail, the villages are relatively remote from the two main towns. The Shire draws its name from the Gwydir River which drains most of the southern and central areas of the Shire, with Bingara located on the Gwydir River, and Warialda on Reedy Creek, one of the larger head-water tributaries of the Gwydir. Bingara is located on the Fossickers Way, a tourist route that extends from Nundle near Tamworth north to Warialda and then east along the Gwydir Highway to Glen Innes via Inverell. The Fossickers Way between Tamworth and Warialda is located approximately mid-way between two major interstate arterial routes, the New England Highway to the east and the Newell Highway to the west, with the Fossickers Way being a viable scenic alternative to these highways.
    [Show full text]
  • Government Gazette of 2 November 2012
    4517 Government Gazette OF THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES Number 116 Friday, 2 November 2012 Published under authority by the Department of Premier and Cabinet LEGISLATION Online notification of the making of statutory instruments Week beginning 22 October 2012 THE following instruments were officially notified on the NSW legislation website (www.legislation.nsw.gov.au) on the dates indicated: Proclamations commencing Acts Courts and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012 No 60 (2012-531) — published LW 26 October 2012 Regulations and other statutory instruments Law Enforcement and National Security (Assumed Identities) General Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2012 (2012-532) — published LW 26 October 2012 Road Amendment (Miscellaneous) Rules 2012 (2012-533) — published LW 26 October 2012 Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2012 (2012-534) — published LW 26 October 2012 Road Transport (General) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2012 (2012-535) — published LW 26 October 2012 Security Industry Amendment Regulation 2012 (2012-536) — published LW 26 October 2012 Environmental Planning Instruments Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (State Significant Infrastructure—Northern Beaches Hospital Precinct) Order 2012 (2012-537) — published LW 26 October 2012 Murray Local Environmental Plan 2011 (Amendment No 1) (2012-539) — published LW 26 October 2012 State Environmental Planning Policy (Western Sydney Parklands) Amendment 2012 (2012-538) — published LW 26 October 2012 Waverley Local Environmental Plan 2012 (2012-540) — published LW 26 October 2012 4518 OFFICIAL NOTICES 2 November 2012 Assents to Acts ACTS OF PARLIAMENT ASSENTED TO Legislative Assembly Office, Sydney 22 October 2012 IT is hereby notified, for general information, that Her Excellency the Governor has, in the name and on behalf of Her Majesty, this day assented to the undermentioned Acts passed by the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council of New South Wales in Parliament assembled, viz.: Act No.
    [Show full text]
  • Download Gwydir Brochure
    VISITORS GUIDE Gwydir BINGARA COOLATAI CROPPA CREEK GRAVESEND NORTH STAR UPPER HORTON WARIALDA Table of Contents THE GWYDIR GOOD LIFE ......................................2 CROPPA CREEK .....................................................25 BINGARA ..................................................................3 NORTH STAR ..........................................................27 UPPER HORTON .....................................................11 WARIALDA TOURIST MAP ...................................37 WARIALDA ............................................................. 13 BINGARA TOURIST MAP ......................................38 GRAVESEND ........................................................... 21 GWYDIR SHIRE MAP .........................BACK COVER COOLATAI ...............................................................23 DRIVING DISTANCES TO / FROM GWYDIR SHIRE KM INVERELL 75KM MOREE 90KM GLEN INNES 144KM NARRABRI 145KM TAMWORTH 188KM M M M M M K M K K K K K 0 TOOWOOMBA 325KM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 , 6 8 4 1 COFFS HARBOUR 354KM LISMORE 393KM DUBBO 422KM BRISBANE 441KM GOLD COAST 469KM NEWCASTLE 469KM SYDNEY 594KM CANBERRA 794KM This visitor guide was produced by Gwydir Shire Council in 2018. All care has been taken to ensure the information contained in it is accurate. Information is subject to change without notice and copyright restrictions apply to all photographs and editorial. © 2018 1 GWYDIR VISITORS GUIDE 2018 Gwydir THE GWYDIR GOOD LIFE he Gwydir Shire is a family-friendly destination soil plains south
    [Show full text]
  • Our Location Why Hold Your Next Function in the Gwydir?
    OUR LOCATION The Gwydir Shire lies on the 'Fossickers Way' and encompasses a diverse landscape that is both picturesque and productive. The Gwydir is 544km north of Sydney (a 7 hour drive) and 469km South of Brisbane (a leisurely 6 hour drive), it is well serviced by a regular bus and rail service to Sydney via Newcastle, and although there are no commercial airlines, Moree, Narrabri, Armidale and Tamworth have regular services to Sydney. The northern part of the Shire is located just South of the Queensland border, to the East is lnverell, to the West Moree and Tamworth to the south. The Shire covers an area of 9,274 km and has a populalion of 5,445 people,according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Estimated Resident Population as at 30 June 2011. WHY HOLD YOUR NEXT FUNCTION IN THE GWYDIR? • Centrally located between the major cities of Brisbane and Sydney and regionally central to the towns of lnverell, Moree, Ta mworth, Narrabri, Gunndedah and Armidale • A range of state of the art meeting and event facilities • Superb food options, from fine dining to home style • Stunning natural scenery combined with friendly country hospitality • An array of local tourist attractions and experiences for participants and their families • Ability to cater for various accommodation types and event requirements • A unique and relaxing alternative to the large regional locations Historic Carinda A quaint function room located in the historic Carinda House, this unique Stephens St Warialda NSW 2402 House, Warialda space can accommodate around 20-30 people. Contact the Warialda Visitor Information Centre ph.
    [Show full text]
  • NSW Light Vehicle Agricultural and Load Exemption Order 2019
    NSW Light Vehicle Agricultural and Load Exemption Order 2019 Notice of suitable routes and areas Travel Times, Zones and Travel Conditions – Agricultural Vehicles In accordance with the Order, this notice identifies routes and zones that Roads and Maritime Services has identified as suitable for use at the times and in the manner specified for each route or zone. Part 1 – NSW Urban and Eastern Zones For the purposes of this Part: The NSW Urban Zone is defined as the area bounded by and including the named roads: • the Pacific Ocean and the North Channel of the Hunter River, then north from Stockton bridge along • Nelson Bay Road (MR108) to Williamtown, then west along • Cabbage Tree Road (MR302) to Masonite Road near Tomago, then along • Masonite Road to the Pacific Highway (HW10) at Heatherbrae, then south along the • Pacific Highway (HW10) to Hexham, then west along the • New England Highway (HW9) to Weakleys Drive Thornton, then south along • Weakleys Drive to the F3 Sydney Newcastle Freeway at Beresfield, then along the • F3 Sydney Newcastle Freeway to the Hawkesbury River bridge, then along the • Hawkesbury River and the Nepean River to Cobbity, then a line drawn south from • Cobbity to Picton, then via • Picton Road and Mount Ousley Road (MR95) to the start of the F6 Southern Freeway at Mount Ousley, then via the • F6 Southern Freeway to the Princes Highway at West Wollongong, then the • Princes Highway and Illawarra Highway to Albion Park with a branch west on West Dapto Road to Tubemakers, then • Tongarra Road to the Princes Highway, then • Princes Highway south to the intersection of South Kiama Drive at Kiama Heights, then • a straight line east to the Pacific Ocean.
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes of the Tourist Attraction Signposting Assessment Committee and the Destination NSW Head Office
    TASAC Minutes 11 December 2013 Minutes of the Tourist Attraction Signposting Assessment Committee and the Destination NSW Head Office Wednesday 11 December 2013 at Destination NSW Head Office, Level 2, 88 Cumberland Street, The Rocks Members David Douglas Regional Coordinator TASAC and Drive, Destination NSW Maria Zannetides TASAC Secretariat Also present Patricia Wilkinson Regional Tourism Co-ordinator, NPWS AGENDA ITEMS 1. DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS & REGIONAL SIGNPOSTING ISSUES 1.1 NPWS / TASAC liaison Patricia broadly described a realignment that is currently taking place in NPWS and indicated that a new structure is expected to take effect from March 2014. As part of this process consideration is being given to the way in which NPWS will interact with TASAC after that time. 2. NEW TOURIST SIGNPOSTING APPLICATIONS 2.1 Waa Gorge Mt Kaputar National Park (Moree Plains Shire) Waa Gorge is within Mt Kaputar National Park. It is open daily during all hours and months. It can be accessed from the Newell Highway north of Narrabri or from the Gwydir Highway east of Moree. The access from both directions includes unsealed sections, gated crossings through private property and Allambie Road, which is the final portion of the route to the gorge, is a dry weather road only. Waa Gorge has some existing unserviceable signage from the Gwydir Highway and NPWS has advised that visitors are no longer able to navigate to the gorge via the existing signage. The walls of Waa Gorge are dramatic and spectacularly colourful. Visitor facilities at Waa Gorge include an amenities block, picnic tables, car park and trackhead / access point from Mill- bulah walking track (1 km return medium grade walk) and Waa Gorge walking track (a 2.5 km return challenging half day climb).
    [Show full text]
  • Draft Conditions (03.11.15)
    xr~ L'i First Respondent's draft conditions (03.11.15) Development Application NO.DA0273/2014 (Farm 1) Subject Land: Lots 90 and 117 DP 752204, Lots 1 and 2 DP 1078254 and part Lot 1 DP 377811, "Strathfield",Crow Mountain Road, Namoi River. Description: Construction of a poultry broiler farm (Farm 1) containing 14 sheds, with 42,000 birds per shed and a maximum of 588,000 birds and associated infrastructure. I General 1) The development must be carried out generally in accordance with the Development Application, the Environmental Impact Statement prepared by PSA Consulting Pty Ltd, any plans approved by the Land and Environment Court in proceedings number 10605/2014, or as amended by conditions of this consent. If there is any inconsistency between these documents, the most recent document shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. 2) Dust control measures are to be in place and are to be undertaken for the duration of the construction works to prevent dust from affecting the amenity of the immediate area during construction. The applicant is to ensure dust control measures are maintained for the duration of the construction works and is to inspect the control measures for this purpose at frequent intervals. Any deficiencies in the dust control measures are to be immediately made good. 3) All wheel wash facilities shall be designed, installed and maintained with bunding and contained so as to prevent any spillage, seepage, or contamination of surrounding soils. Any wastewater accumulated within the bunding that does not evaporate is to be periodically pumped out and sent to trade waste.
    [Show full text]
  • New South Wales Class 1 Agricultural Vehicles (Notice) 2015 (No
    Commonwealth of Australia Gazette Published by the Commonwealth of Australia GOVERNMENT NOTICES HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW New South Wales Class 1 Agricultural Vehicles (Notice) 2015 (No. 1) This notice revokes the Class 1 Agricultural Vehicles Notice 2014 published in the New South Wales Government Gazette No. 15 of 7 February 2014, at page 426 to 459 and replaces it with Schedule 1. 1 Purpose (1) The purpose of this notice is to exempt the stated categories of class 1 heavy vehicles from the prescribed mass and dimension requirements specified in the notice subject to the conditions specified in the notice. 2 Authorising Provision(s) (1) This notice is made under Section 117, and Section 23 of Schedule 1, of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as in force in each participating jurisdiction. 3 Title (1) This notice may be cited as the New South Wales Class 1 Agricultural Vehicles (Notice) 2015 (No. 1) 4 Period of operation (1) This notice commences on the date of its publication in the Commonwealth Gazette and is in force for a period of five years from and including the date of commencement. 5 Definitions and interpretation (1) In this Instrument— (a) any reference to a provision of, or term used in, the former legislation, is to be taken to be a reference to the corresponding provision of, or nearest equivalent term used in, the Heavy Vehicle National Law; and (b) former legislation, means the Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2005 (NSW) and the Road Transport (Vehicle and Driver Management) Act 2005 (NSW); and (c) National Regulation means the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation.
    [Show full text]
  • TASAC Minutes August 2014
    TASAC Minutes 20 August 2014 Minutes of the Tourist Attraction Signposting Assessment Committee Western Region Meeting Wednesday 20 August 2014 at the Stables, Market Street, Mudgee Members David Douglas Regional Coordinator TASAC and Drive, Destination NSW Phil Oliver Guidance and Delineation Manager, RMS Maria Zannetides TASAC Secretariat Also present Sharon Grierson RMS Western Region Marty Cassell RMS Western Region Andrew Kearins Works Engineer, Mid-Western Regional Council Virginia Craney Interim Tourism Manager, Mudgee Region Tourism Inc David Bennett Treasurer, Mudgee Wine Grape Growers Association Inc Apologies Andrew Stein Mudgee Wine Grape Growers Association Lucy White Central NSW Tourism Jacki Parish Tourism Manager, Dubbo City Council AGENDA ITEMS 1. DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS & REGIONAL SIGNPOSTING ISSUES 1.1 Mudgee Wine Tourism Region signage Issues relating to the completion of a signage scheme for the Mudgee Wine Tourism Region were discussed and the following points were noted: a) Signs for wineries in the Mudgee area were installed without TASAC authorisation in mid-2011. Unfortunately, the Mudgee Wine Grape Growers Association (which applied to TASAC for the wine region signage scheme) has yet to establish information bays populated with visitor information panels detailing the region’s wineries at its main entry points. To comply with TASAC requirements the visitor information panels must include a map of the wine region showing the winery locations and give the following information for each winery: o Name o Street address o Opening hours and days o Contact phone number It would also be desirable for the information panels to recommend that visitors contact the Mudgee Visitor Centre for more details.
    [Show full text]
  • Alpha Numeric Route Numbering
    March 2014 Easier navigation for travellers in NSW Implementing a new alpha-numeric road numbering system Roads and Maritime Services has now completed an update of road signs in New South Wales as part of the introduction of the new alpha-numeric road numbering system. Introducing the system across the state has brought NSW into line with other State and Territories who are already using the nationally-agreed system. Stages of implementation Physical implementation of the new system started in May 2013. Work occurred in three stages and was completed in early December 2013: 1. May - July 2013: Routes where the number is changing (e.g. from route 18 to B72) 2. August – November 2013: Motorways and the majority of A routes 3. Nov – Dec 2013: All remaining A and B routes, and decommissioned routes. Final checking of routes and some minor modification works took place up to the end of March 2014. Renamed roads Some important routes have been renamed as motorways, as published in the Government Gazette on 1 February 2013: • M1 Pacific Motorway – previously known as the F3 - Sydney to Newcastle Expressway from the Pacific Highway at Wahroonga to John Renshaw Drive at Beresfield. • M1 Pacific Motorway – part of the former Pacific Highway from Brunswick Heads to the Queensland Border. • M1 Princes Motorway - previously known as the F6 Southern Freeway from Princes Highway at Waterfall to Mount Ousley Road to the Illawarra Highway at Yallah. • M4 Western Motorway – formerly known as the F4 Western Freeway from Concord Road (Great Western Highway) at Strathfield to Great Western Highway at Lapstone.
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes of the Tourist Attraction Signposting Assessment Committee Northern Region Meeting
    TASAC Minutes 16 November 2016 Minutes of the Tourist Attraction Signposting Assessment Committee Northern Region meeting Wednesday 16 November 2016 at Frog & Toad Function Centre, Tamworth Members David Douglas Regional Coordinator TASAC and Drive, Destination NSW Phil Oliver Guidance and Delineation Manager, Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) Nick Angelini TASAC Secretariat Also present Samantha Ison Destination Development Officer, Tamworth Visitor Information Centre Kate Baker Economic Development Coordinator, Tamworth Regional Council Stefan Wielebinkski RMS Northern Region Tara McAuley RMS Northern Region (part meeting) Linda Makejev RMS Northern Region (part meeting) Peter Teschner Manager, Tourism and Events, Glen Innes Severn Council Apologies Penelope Jobling Tourism Manager, Narrabri Council AGENDA ITEMS 1. DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS & REGIONAL SIGNPOSTING ISSUES 1.1 Tamworth signposting issues Kate briefed members of progress in implementing revised “i” signage for the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre following its relocation to the site of the Big Golden Guitar tourist attraction approximately two years ago. She advised that the revised signage system is now largely in place and expressed particular thanks to Stefan from RMS who has greatly assisted in the rationalisation of the existing signage and design and location of the new signage. It was noted that there are still some “i” signs situated on main roads in the region surrounding Tamworth that serve no useful purpose and that these will be progressively removed by RMS in consultation with the Council. It was also noted that the Big Golden Guitar operators are still in the process of implementing their approved signage and that, now that the design and location of the “i” signage has been resolved and put in place, the Big Golden Guitar signage can be progressively implemented such that the VIC and Big Golden Guitar signage will generally be located together but in a manner that recognises that they are separate entities.
    [Show full text]