Photo: Dr David Gillespie joined MidCoast Mayor Claire Pontin, General Manager Adrian Panuccio and Firefly resident Lyn Reid at Town Creek Nabiac to see flood mitigation and beautification works being planned with Federal funding.
Reducing the flood risk for Nabiac's town centre and restoration of Town Creek with the planting of native species are amongst the improvements Nabiac will see as a result of a Federal Government grant.
Federal funding of $300,000 under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, including $50,000 for shade sails in Memorial Park, will deliver the town centre upgrades.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie met with MidCoast Mayor Claire Pontin and Council representatives in Nabiac to see how the project will revive a 125-metre section of Town Creek, from private property north of Clarkson Street through to the triangular section at the corner of Clarkson and Nabiac Streets.
The work will include the construction of a rock-lined low-flow channel to reduce flood impact and the removal of invasive vegetation. The area will also be replanted with native species.
The public area on the southern side of Clarkson Street will also be improved, including a new picnic area with three tables and some litter bins.
At the same time two shade sails will be installed over the playground equipment and swing set in Memorial Park, expected to be in place by June this year.
The work is funded by the Federal Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure grants program.
"We are prioritising work to mitigate flooding in local communities to avoid the devastation we have seen elsewhere and have experienced in our own region in past years," said Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie.
"This project will also deliver a local economic boost, improving the charm of Nabiac's village by beautifying the Town Creek banks."
Set to start this month, the project is community-led and supported by MidCoast Council.
Council is working closely with Nabiac Village Futures Group and the wider community.
"Funds for the new picnic area were raised by the local op shop, which is just a wonderful display of community spirit," said MidCoast Mayor, Claire Pontin.
"The Nabiac Neighbourhood Centre through the Nabiac Village Futures Group who have contributed immensely to this project.
"This project is an example of how Council and the community can work together to make a real difference."
Works are expected to take about 12 weeks, weather permitting.
During this time, residents should expect some noise and short traffic delays. Crews will be active from 7am to 6pm weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.
