Clarence Magazine Vol.5 hits the shelves
Published on 19 October 2023
Volume Five of Clarence Magazine is now available. The FREE 44-page quarterly magazine demonstrates how Council is achieving the community's aspirations as detailed in the Community Strategic Plan and 2023/2024 Operational Plan.
This edition highlights the early progress on the $35 million Local Roads Sealed Pavement Program and $13 million Regional Roads Rehabilitation Program as part of the $92.2 million Natural Disaster Repairs Works program over the next two years.
"Across the road network you will be starting to see more heavy patches rather than pothole filling as these programs rollout," General Manager Laura Black said. "Sure, we’ve still got a lot of ground to cover – it’s a two year program after all and we are only three months in – but I trust you are noticing the difference in your ride already."
Meanwhile, there is a breakdown of how every dollar of your rates and annual charges is spent, how the new Stormwater Management Charge is benefiting the community and how event sponsorship is helping to boost the local economy.
Increased efficiency and better project delivery outcomes are also being achieved through the adoption of cutting edge integrated systems management technology.
"There has been some exciting progress in terms of developing our efficiency through the use of in-field apps to capture data, which is reducing manual handling time and having a positive impact on allocation of time and resources," Ms Black said.
"This quarter has been a busy one for some staff preparing for Jacaranda, whether taking calls from visitors or organising to light up the trees, the city is starting to bloom.
"This quarter, our tourism brand My Clarence Valley hit 50,000 social media followers and our amazing Clarence River was featured in the nationally broadcast Fishing Australia television program.
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"Something I am immensely proud of is our staff. In this edition you will see the profiles of three outstanding female staff nominated for the NSW Minister’s Awards for Women in Local Government. Local government can be a tough industry to work in, with staff always on show in the community and open to public angst and scrutiny. However, as these three women show, it is an incredibly rewarding sector for the community-minded."
Clarence Magazine is available online, and in print at Council’s customer service centres, holiday parks, Grafton Regional Gallery, libraries, and more than 50 business outlets across the Valley.
"Whether you are lucky enough to live in the Clarence Valley, or are a visitor from elsewhere, I hope you will find this magazine informative and interesting to read," newly elected Mayor Peter Johnstone said.
"It’s wonderful to see our community embrace celebrations such as those during NAIDOC Week and the highly successful Children’s Spring Carnival. I anticipate the upcoming Jacaranda Festival will be no exception, and I’m looking forward to enjoying Australia’s oldest floral festival with you all."