The first sod was turned this week at Talee Estate, on Mayne Drive, where 47 residential lots are planned, including blocks of about 4000 square metres.
Community development
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Tenterfield
Tenterfield foundation launches with a Wish Bowl for local ideas
What is your wish for Tenterfield? A new local foundation is opening a Wish Bowl at its launch on Saturday, 31 October, and every dollar it raises will stay in the region.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Deepwater
Four chances for Deepwater residents to shape the village’s future
Deepwater locals are being offered four separate ways to have their say on the future of the village, with drop-in sessions locked in for Monday, 7 September and Wednesday, 9 September.
Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, New England Surrounds
Funding for the heart of rural communities
Funding for the heart of rural communities is now available through Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program, with rural community organisations invited to seek support for upgrades to their local hall and hub facilities.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Energy, Inverell Shire
Residents invited to have their say on Inverell battery project
Construction on the proposed Inverell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) could begin as early as 2028, with the project now moving toward a major public consultation stage next week.
Posted inArmidale, Community development
Ready Communities workshop to strengthen community connections and investment readiness
Armidale Regional Council is hosting a free workshop to strengthen community connections and build investment readiness regionwide together.
Posted inArmidale, Community development
Cars in the mall and no more bowling club: Armidale’s city centre plan revealed
Armidale’s bowling club could be redeveloped, cars returned to the mall, and multiple buildings demolished under a sweeping 108-page city centre plan tabled at Monday’s council meeting.
Posted inArmidale, Community development
Armidale’s oldest public building opens its doors again after upgrade
Armidale’s oldest public building has re-opened after a $772,000 accessibility upgrade. The Folk Museum has been serving the community since the 1860s — and it’s just getting better.
Posted inCommunity development, Local politics and councils, Tamworth
Council to vote on Ray Walsh House sale as residents call for caution
Council will vote Tuesday on selling Ray Walsh House. But a residents group says the process isn’t finished — and once the decision is made, it’s very hard to undo.
Posted inCommunity development, Housing, NSW Politics, Quirindi
Decade-long push pays off as former Quirindi TAFE site goes to market
Empty for almost a decade, the old Quirindi TAFE site is finally going to market, and the Deputy Mayor reckons it could be the perfect spot for a retirement village.