Moree Hospital staff joined dignitaries and community members to turn the first sod, marking the start of main works construction.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Road closure and landslide clean up on the Oxley Highway
Motorists are advised the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will remain closed until Friday 13 June to carry out landslide clean up at more than 100 new slip locations.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
New England Highway damage to be fixed but long term solution needed
The New England Highway has been prioritised for repairs on both sides of the border, with the federal government committed to funding disaster repairs, but the long term solution for the declared national highway that can’t handle national highway level traffic remains elusive.
Posted inDeepwater, Emmaville, Glen Innes, Public Transport
Glen Innes proposes to expand Access Bus service
Glen Innes Severn Council is proposing an expansion of its Access Bus service to address a gap in transport options for seniors living in the villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe and Red Range.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Public Transport
Don’t miss your chance to have your say on the future of Armidale’s air services
“Armidale Airport was simply built in the wrong location.” Time to have your say on the state of Armidale Airport.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure, Willow Tree
“Just trashed”: New England Highway disintegrates under diverted trucks
Broken axles, damaged tyres and wheels, and dangerous road conditions have been widely reported the length of the New England Highway.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Willow Tree
New EV fast chargers on the way for NSW drivers
Driving to the New England for electric vehicles will soon be faster and more efficient with Willow Tree to receive ultra-fast chargers.
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Healthier, active communities backed by new path projects
Over $50 million being invested in active transport infrastructure like footpaths and cycleways by the NSW Government, including funding for three local projects.
Posted inRecreation, Roads and Infrastructure
E-bike rules written but enforcement up in the air
E-scooters and e-bikes will be allowed to rub shoulders with pedestrians on shared paths at certain speeds, but who will enforce speed limits?
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Roads and Infrastructure
New superfast EV chargers coming to Armidale
Armidale is set to welcome two new Superfast Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers to the CBD funded by the renewable energy transition.