Bega Valley Shire Council has seized on the opportunity presented by the Eden Monaro byelection to energise advocacy on a number of key local projects and issues.
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The 'Building a future beyond bushfire' brochure is currently being distributed to all candidates standing for election on July 4.
"We are also hoping to meet with the candidates to add further detail and passion to what we have outlined in our brochure," said BVSC general manager Leanne Barnes.
The brochure has been informed by council's ongoing interaction and consultation with the community, especially in the midst of bushfire recovery and COVID-19.
Overall themes in the brochure revolve around disaster recovery funding arrangements, reinstatement of the Financial Assistance Grants program, and support for local government's work on critical infrastructure and local community and economic recovery.
"We have also taken the opportunity to bang the drum on some of our community's priority projects," Mayor Sharon Tapscott said.
Those "priority" projects detailed in the brochure include:
- raising the height of Brogo Dam;
- east-west connectivity via Brown Mountain and the Snowy Mountains Hwy;
- Merimbula town centre revitalisation; and
- Bega Pool renewal
Ms Barnes said Council seeks to develop a constructive relationship with the new Member for Eden-Monaro and that this brochure and the meetings to come are the perfect opportunities to develop that.
"Bega Valley Shire Council will engage fairly and evenly with all candidates," Ms Barnes said.
The community can view the 'Building a future beyond bushfire' brochure on council's website and are invited to speak with candidates about the issues and projects raised.
