Re: Scaled-back Moree precinct plan adopted to ease pressure on council
Moree Plains Shire Council (MPSC) responds to ratepayer concerns by reducing the size of the 200ha to about 100ha to reduce the generated on-going cost of proposed Moree Special Activation Precinct.
Meanwhile, Armidale Regional Council (ARC) ignores the demands from over 8,000 ratepayers to support the renovation and reopening of passenger rail services north from Armidale to Jennings Wallangarra to connect this region to the world, just like Sydney metro voters.
MPSC has good ideas for economic development and listens to ratepayers concerns. ARC has no ideas for economic development and practices the tin ear strategy to all ratepayer concerns.
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reopening the New England line will bring more benefits to the region than a simple walking track. Connecting the towns in the region will allow residents to connect with other towns. With the current fuel crisis, public transport, either provided by the state or community/private enterprise will encourage those in large cities to migrate to and area with a more affordable housing. Tourism will benefit greatly and so will small business trade within and outside this region.