Friday 12 December

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Cedar Party Creek Bridge officially opened

Earlier this week, we celebrated the official opening of Wingham's new Cedar Party Creek Bridge. 

While the $40.7 million project has been open to traffic since November 17, on Monday Federal and State Government representatives joined MidCoast Council’s Mayor, Claire Pontin, to officially cut the ribbon and do a walk over of the impressive new build.

Federal Senator, Deborah O’Neil and NSW Minister for the North Coast, The Hon Janelle Saffin MP were on hand for the historic event.

The new bridge has been increased in height providing greater flood resilience rising it above the one-in-one-hundred-year flood event.

The construction also provides traffic with a level transition to the intersection of Wynter and Combined Streets which has been improved with a roundabout to allow better flow.

Mayor pays tribute to firefighter

Mayor, Claire Pontin took the time during Wednesday’s Ordinary Council meeting to honour the sacrifice of the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services firefighter who lost his life protecting the townships of Bulahdelah and Nerong recently.

Bulahdelah water filling station

A temporary water filling station has been set up in Bulahdelah for residents impacted by the bushfires. The station is located at the south end of Myall Street, Bulahdelah, behind the Showground.

Wingham's water supply secured

A direct connection between Wingham and the Bootawa Water Treatment Plant was resorted this week via a new 750 metre pipeline that has been installed under the Manning River. The new main replaces the previous water supply pipeline that was destroyed during the May flood.

Refused disaster relief applications 

It’s deeply concerning that some flood-impacted residents who were instructed by the NSW Reconstruction Authority to apply for Disaster Relief Grants are now being refused. Council is seeking urgent clarification and will be arguing strongly for a fair outcome for these residents.

Rangers will be out in force

Our rangers will be out in force during the holiday period, with a focus on illegal parking, driving on beaches without a permit, illegal camping and rubbish dumping.

Flood recovery work continues

Approximately $34m of emergency works and immediate reconstruction works have been completed to date. It is estimated that a further $18m will have been undertaken by the end of December.

Sausage Sizzle Toolbox

We're hosting a series of drop-in events to help farmers access helpful flood recovery advise. Whether you want to swap experiences, ask questions, or simply relax for a while, these  sessions are all about fostering conversations, reducing isolation, and linking people to practical and emotional support.

Fire information

As the temperature rises, it's important you stay up to date with local bushfire information. The NSW Rural Fire Service is the primary source for information. Their website has the latest updates, alerts, warnings and danger ratings.

Meeting summary

Read a summary of the MidCoast Council meeting held on Wednesday 10 December.

You can also view the agenda and recording online.

See what projects are currently open for feedback.

What’s on across the region

At the Gallery

Defined by Less, Swallow the Rain and Confluence are three brand new exhibitions now showing at the Manning Regional Art Galley

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Weekend markets

Saturday 13: Johns River Country Market, Gloucester Farmers Market. Sunday 14:
Forster Town Park Market, Pacific Palms Market, Burrell Creek Hall Market. 
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At the MEC

Re-live the voice of a generation in a celebration of one of the most inspiring and prolific singer songwriters of
our time.

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