By Cagerattler…
I try to look at things half full not half empty but I think two things need to be prioritised in the beautiful valley we live in. Both are related to local government – Streetscape and Camping Grounds (not forgetting Fingal). GET ON WITH IT!
It’s annoying when things stall, even if only temporarily, but after all the work done by a dedicated crew of locals and Councillors it seems that it’ll be a while yet before much more happens on the Streetscape in particular…Is it all to do with the row over parallel/angle parking or sufficient funding? Time is ticking people…We have major investment happening in the valley over the next few years through mining and tourism, and we need this to be reflected in the continual upgrading of the towns most concerned, Fingal and St Marys, not down the coast somewhere. I’d love a representative from Council to come out and say that the projects involved in Streetscape are still well and truly going to happen and that Fingal will not be forgotten either…let’s hear it!
With the Camping Area improvements at the Recreation Ground over recent years the Council should take a lot of credit, well deserved for what we all knew was going to be a winner. There’s still an awful lot to consider and do over there, and these issues can’t be left forever; small steps can lead to huge leaps. Surely the same applies to Streetscape? Recently the Campervan people revisited and were catered for fantastically by the St Marys Sports Centre, which was great for their profile. It was a terrific weekend all round…this is how it can be done and now it’s time for Council to look at the ‘big picture’ for our valley towns and market and accommodate for needs accordingly. After all isn’t that what they’re supposed to be doing anyway…?
What do you think? Rod McGiveron.
