The Snowy Monaro Regional Council is working on promoting the region as major tourist hub with the sponsorship of Red Energy. We are currently in the process of initiating destination marketing for both the winter and summer seasons. We are rolling out our ‘Winter Starts Here’ campaign through advertising in the paper, on the radio and using visual material such as banners and lighting. This is a very exciting time for the region as it means that we can encompass areas such as Bombala and Jindabyne. We will be able to entice more tourists to visit these regions by highlighting their attractions and their unique identity. The impact of these campaigns will give the region an economic lift and refresh the tourism trade in the region.
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I’m very pleased to be working with CWP Renewables to bring funding applications to the region under the Boco Rock scheme. This funding opportunity is as a result of the wind turbines that were established and, as a consequence money is provided each year to give back to the community as compensation.
Several successful grant nominees were selected by a panel comprised of a community representative, a CWP Renewables representative and two council representatives. The winners from the Cooma and Nimmitabel region were presented with their funding on Friday, June 17, while we are currently preparing to present the funding to the winners from the Bombala region.
Recently, St Patrick's Parish High School held a mock trial in the Cooma Council Chambers in which I acted the role of the magistrate. It was great to see all the students having fun and actively participating in the activity.
Council has been fortunate to receive a grant of $99,806 from the NSW Environmental Trust for a project to Improve Water Quality and Habitat value within Cooma’s Waterways. This grant will go with Council contribution to fund the total project with a value of $218,738. Works will include removal of willows and poplars, bank stabilisations within the Cooma Back Creek and Cooma Creek areas. The project will be completed with the help of other local groups including South East LLS, Waterwatch, local volunteer and schools and community groups. If you are interested in providing support for this project, please contact Council.
Dean Lynch
Administrator
