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Upper Hunter Tidy Towns
Last modified: November 3, 2009 - 12:09 AM
A THRIVING community spirit and commitment to sustainability across the Upper Hunter Shire were among qualities showcased at the 2009 Tidy Towns Awards held in Tamworth on the weekend, with the Upper Hunter taking out a swag of awards.
Hot on the heels of last year's much-prized Tidy Towns win by Murrurundi, Upper Hunter towns and community organisations returned with no less than seven awards this year.
Upper Hunter Shire Council Mayor Lee Watts said the Shire's shining effort at the awards underscored the strength of community spirit throughout the region.
"This is recognition for the many people who give so generously of their time and expertise on a range of initiatives happening right here in our own back yard and it is an outstanding result," Cr Watts said.
"Taking home seven awards illustrates our motto ‘a quality rural lifestyle in a caring and thriving community' is more than just a motto," she added.
"The fact that not one, but FOUR towns, were named as finalists is a terrific result," Cr Watts said.
Murrurundi was second for its population-based category while Aberdeen was third.
Murrurundi continued its strong showing at the awards with Murrurundi Public School winning the school award (population 26 - 159 students) and the Bridge to Bridge River Walk plan - part of the acclaimed Turning the Pages project - receiving a Highly Commended award.
The landmark Murrurundi Pioneer Cottage - run by local icons Gwen Alchin and Carmel Hughes - was Highly Commended in the Bush Spirit section of the awards.
Murrurundi Public School was not the only school in the Upper Hunter to receive an award with Scone Public School and St Joseph's Primary School in Merriwa both earning Highly Commended prizes.
"I would like to offer sincere congratulations not only to the community groups and organisations involved in this year's outstanding result at the Tidy Towns Awards, but also to Council staff, particularly Community Services manager Donna Rea, for continuing to support the Upper Hunter's involvement in this very worthwhile competition," Cr Watts said.
NSW Sustainable Communities Awards achieved by the Upper Hunter
Aberdeen, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone named as finalists for 2009 Tidy Towns - Communities awards.
Murrurundi - SECOND overall Category B (population 351 - 2000)
Aberdeen - THIRD overall Category C (population 12010 - 1400)
Schools section
(one winner and one highly commended were awarded for each section)
Murrurundi Public School Category 5 (26-159 students) - WINNER
Scone Public School - Category 2 (451 - 699 students) - HIGHLY COMMENDED
St Josephs Primary School, Merriwa Category 5 (26 - 159 students - HIGHLY COMMENDED
Wildlife Habitats & Environmental Conservation section
Turning the Pages Project, Murrurundi - Category B (pop 351 - 1200) HIGHLY COMMENDED
Bush Spirit section
Pioneer Cottage, Murrurundi - Category B (pop 351 - 1200) - HIGHLY COMMENDED
Contact details
Upper Hunter Shire Council
Tel: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
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