Singleton Council

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🛠️ PUBLIC ART TRAIL MAKES TRACKS IN SINGLETON WITH MURAL AND SCULPTURE 🎨 Anyone driving past or visiting our Visitor Information Centre and Townhead Park next week might notice some works happening in the grassed area in front of the car park. Contractors will be working from Monday to Wednesday to prepare the site for the installation of our latest piece of public art – a landmark sculpture by David Cianci. The large outdoor sculpture, due to be installed on the site early next year, will be an eye-catching new addition to Townhead Park both in the day as the design draws people in, and at night as it illuminates the precinct. It is the second of two key projects in the development of a public art trail for Singleton, following on from the vibrant new mural that has transformed the New England Highway underpass at the bend on John and Queen streets with a bright bushland sunrise. The mural was completed by artist Ellie Hannon, assisted by Wonnarua artist Kerri-Ann Taggart, last month. The community is now being invited to share their thoughts on the mural by completing a short online survey 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g_mKCFji Both projects have been funded by the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions Program Round 8 and lay the foundation for a public art trail that will connect communities and key spaces across Singleton and the broader Hunter region. The preparation works in Townhead Park next week will include the removal of the existing sculpture and timber signage poles. The Hunter River Sculpture has been a cultural landmark in Townhead for 17 years but due to its deterioration and following consultation with the artist and community stakeholders, will be removed alongside the timber poles that have been assessed as structurally compromised.

🎄 Get ready to celebrate all the magic of the festive season when Christmas on John Street returns to the heart of Singleton on Friday 6 December 2024 from 6 - 9.30pm. John Street will become Santa Claus Lane, overrun with street performers, live music, free Santa photos, kids’ activities, food trucks, laneway bar + more! 🎅🏼 🛍️ Retailers + market stalls will be open for late night shopping so you can check off all the items on your Christmas list. For more information about what’s on at Christmas on John Street this year, go to 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gX2E8TSh

INSIDE THE SINGLETON EDIT | A message from the Mayor ✍🏼💬 There’s been plenty to celebrate in Singleton this year, not least the 20th birthday of the Singleton Public Library building on Queen Street, Broke’s success at the 2024 NSW Top Tourism Awards, and significant infrastructure projects including the $1.4million transformation of all 12 netball courts at Rose Point Park with new asphalt surfaces, goal posts and line-marking in the wake of rain and flooding in 2021 and 2022. We’ve also seen the start of construction of the $6.5million Alroy Oval Redevelopment at Singleton Heights, as well as the $7.2million new Brunners Bridge. But there’s always more to be done, and that’s exactly what our community has told us in the review of the Create Singleton 2035 Community Strategic Plan that ran from February to August. Council staff have analysed over 3,500 interactions including 725 online surveys, 1,020 dots on dotmocracy boards, 1,024 notes on vision boards, and 40 interactions on the Youth Venue blackboard which will inform our priorities in the Create Singleton 2035 Community Strategic Plan for the next four years. Top community priorities identified through our engagement included Youth, Sport, Roads, Parking, Cycleways + Pathways. Look out to have your say on the draft document when it goes to public exhibition next year. In the meantime, and if it doesn’t feel like this year has flown already, we’re gearing up for our annual community Christmas party at Christmas on John Street on Friday 6 December 2024 from 6pm – 9.30pm. This is one of the biggest highlights on our events calendar when the spirit of the season takes over our Town Centre along with free entertainment, food trucks, market stalls, and of course it just wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa Claus and fireworks (supported by Yancoal). I look forward to seeing you there! Read this story and more in the summer edition of the Singleton Edit 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmCPVk2G

GAME, SET AND MATCH ON $1.25MILLION PROJECT TO FLOOD-PROOF TENNIS IN SINGLETON Junior and senior tennis players are ready to serve an even more exciting summer in Singleton with game, set and match on a $1.25million project to prevent future flood damage at the Howe Park tennis complex. The Howe Park Tennis Club today celebrated the completion of upgrades to six synthetic courts, lighting and footpaths, as well as a range of works beneath the surface to raise the courts above flood level, at a special event that included a barbecue and of course, social tennis. The Hon Emily Suvaal MLC, representing Minister for the Hunter, the Hon Yasmin Catley, and Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore joined with former Australian professional tennis player, coach and commentator Louise Pleming and members of the club to cut the ribbon to officially declare the new courts open for play. The project was funded by a $1 million grant from the Community Assets Program, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, a $142,700 Local Government Recovery grant from the Office of Local Government, and the remainder by Council. Completed on schedule earlier this month, the project was initiated due to significant damage caused by prolonged periods of flooding. The works included preparation and compaction of a subbase layer, new asphalt layer and synthetic grass to elevate the courts above flood levels to increase their durability, as well as upgrades of existing underground power cables, a new stormwater line and lighting. Keep reading at https://lnkd.in/gVY_k2Z2

INSIDE THE SINGLETON EDIT | Youth tops community’s vision for Singleton 👧🏼🤸🏼♂️ Youth services and more opportunities for young people are what you told us Council needs to prioritise in feedback that will be used to create a 10-year blueprint for Singleton. From over 3,500 interactions as part of the review of the Create Singleton 2035 Community Strategic Plan (CSP) earlier this year, entertainment/activities and youth were revealed to be what mattered most to people across the local government area. Parks and playgrounds, walking, cycling and pathways, sporting facilities, retail, hospitality and events were also high on the community’s priority list for the future. Melinda Curtis, Council’s Executive Manager said this feedback will play a vital role creating the CSP, which sets the vision and direction for Singleton for the next decade. “The new CSP will establish what activities and actions Council will undertake to address these key priorities, and what our role in achieving them will be, from directly delivering services, support and programs, advocating on behalf of the community, or collaborating with other organisations,” she said. And while there could be more on the horizon for the youth of the future, there’s still plenty of fun to be had for the youth of Singleton right now at Council’s many parks and playgrounds this summer. Vicki Brereton, Council’s Director Organisation and Community Capacity said Singleton Youth venue and Singleton Public Library also offered a great range of activities and programs for children and young people of all ages. “From tots to teens, you’ll find plenty of entertainment these summer school holidays including movie screenings, Dungeons and Dragons, sewing, laser tag, craft and workshops,” she said. “You can also head to Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre to see Upper Arts 24, an exhibition featuring artworks created by Singleton’s talented high school students.” Read this story and more in the summer edition of the Singleton Edit 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmCPVk2G

NEW ADDITIONS TO SINGLETON HALL OF FAME HELP TO TELL AUSTRALIA'S NATIONAL STORY Two Singleton-based organisations that have made an important mark on Australia’s national identity are the latest additions to the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame. The Northern Agricultural Association (NAA) and the Australian Army Infantry Museum became the 80th and 81st inductees at a special ceremony held at Singleton Civic Centre last night, which also celebrated the 15th year of the partnership between Singleton Council and Wambo Coal. The Singleton Hall of Fame recognises and honours those individuals, families and organisations who were born in or have a strong association with Singleton and who have attained prominence at a State, national or international level in their field of endeavour. Appropriately, the NAA’s induction coincided with the 150th Singleton Show in September, and came 156 years after the Association was formed in 1868. In addition to the Singleton Show, the organisation also holds an annual rodeo in April and a campdraft in October. The Australian Army Infantry Museum was officially opened soon after the Infantry Centre was established in Singleton in 1973, and moved into its current award-winning, purpose-built, accessible gallery space in 2011. The Museum is home to an extensive collection of Infantry Corps history and artefacts and has been described as the Hunter Valley’s answer to the Australian War Memorial. Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore said the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame induction ceremony was an important occasion because it recognised the talents and achievements of individuals, organisations and businesses from across the Singleton local government area. “But more importantly, it’s a night we recognise the mark that we as the people of Singleton make not just on our own community, but on Australia and the world,” she said. “We continued that tradition this year by recognising two organisations that are critical to the very foundations not only of our community, but to Australia’s national identity. “The NAA continues to celebrate Australia’s agricultural and livestock heritage through the events it holds each year, while the Australian Army Infantry Museum plays a crucial role in the public’s understanding of our military history. “I’m extremely proud to recognise these organisations that are based right here in Singleton and congratulate all the volunteers who are involved in their ongoing success and contribution. “I also sincerely thank Wambo Coal Peabody Energy for continuing to partner with Council on this important initiative over the past 15 years, and I hope for many more years to come.”

INSIDE THE SINGLETON EDIT | Meet your Councillors 💬📖 In this edition of the Singleton Edit, we ask our freshly elected Councillors to tell us a bit about themselves, from what they love about Singleton to fun things they do in their spare time. Get to know 👉🏽 Mayor, Cr Sue Moore Deputy Mayor, Cr Sue George Cr Mel McLachlan Cr Hollee Jenkins Cr Godfrey Adamthwaite Cr Scott Yeomans Cr Anne McGowan Cr Danny Thompson Cr Patrick Thompson Cr Peree Watson Read this story and more in the summer edition of the Singleton Edit 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmCPVk2G

🍀 GET CREATIVE AND SHOWCASE YOUR VISION FOR A SUSTAINABLE SINGLETON 🎨 A creative approach will help set the course for a more Sustainable Singleton over the next four years in a showcase of the community’s vision for sustainability. Singleton Council is inviting all individuals, families, schools and businesses from across the local government area to creatively express their perspective of what sustainability looks like in the community to help inform a review of its Sustainability Strategy. Mary-Anne Crawford, Council’s Acting Director Infrastructure and Planning, said that as well as driving Council’s actions, this collection of creative works would be exhibited at Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre early in the new year—and participants had the chance to win one of four Spend in Singleton gift cards worth $500 each. “Community participation is at the heart of sustainable outcomes and for Council to provide effective local services and opportunities through the updated Sustainability Strategy, we need to collaborate with our community and harness their invaluable insights,” she said. “We need as many people as possible, spanning from our youngest to longest-lived residents and businesses, to get involved in this initiative and show us what sustainability means for them and their vision of a Sustainable Singleton. “These creative works will give us a unique perspective of how people are already living sustainably and their ideas for what more we could be doing moving forward. “Council can then create an informed strategy that fosters community participation and actively contributes to a Sustainable Singleton now and for generations to come.” Submissions are open from Monday 2 December 2024 to Sunday 19 January 2025 and will be shown at Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre in February 2025. During this time, Council’s Environmental Services Team will be out and about in the community to encourage and assist people with their entries, including at Christmas on John Street on Friday 6 December and the Arts and Cultural Centre in the school holidays from 13 – 19 January. Mrs Crawford said participants could choose to express what sustainability means to them through mediums like photos, a video up to five minutes long, drawings and paintings, sculptures or a creative writing piece like a story or poem. All submissions would be in the running to win a $500 Spend in Singleton gift card. “There are four category prizes for youth individuals aged 4 – 18 years, adult individuals aged 19 and above, local school ranging from pre, primary and high school and local businesses registered in the Singleton LGA,” she said. “The four winning entries will also be featured in Council’s next edition of the Singleton Edit, which is delivered to every house across our community.” For more information, terms and conditions and an entry form, visit 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g54nDsua

Looking for your next business upgrade? The NSW Government’s EV destination charging grants will put your business on the map. Literally 🔌🗺️ 🚘️ Regional NSW businesses can get up to 80% of the costs covered to purchase and install EV chargers at their location and by doing so, join a wide network of public EV charging locations across the state. Funding for round three is now open. 📣 Want to know more? 💻️ Sign up now for Singleton Council’s EV destination charging grant information session. Discover trends and opportunities in the EV charging industry and learn from industry experts in this this free, one-hour, online info session. Register now and secure your spot 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/g5KB7sNu For more information and to apply for an EV charging destination grant, go to ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g2wmzX8F #DriveElectric #ElectricNSW #ElectricVehicles #EV #NetZero #NSWGovernment