A DECISION on the Visitor Information Centre that has plagued Uralla Shire Council for more than two years finally has some direction.
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After extensive workshops, the new concept involves an updated kitchen, retaining the liquor licence, free Wi-Fi, new tourism guides and a fresh exterior.
But, councillor Bob Crouch wants to know who’s paying for it.
“I would like to see some details on budget and who’s paying for it, that’s one of the critical parts of displaying produce,” Cr Crouch said.
“I’m quite happy to retain the liquor licence but I need to know how much that costs Council and our volunteers.”
I’m quite happy to retain the liquor licence but I need to know how much that costs Council and our volunteers.
- Bob Crouch.
Developing digital marketing materials, a pop-up shop for locally grown and made products, and improvements to sale systems were recommended by the VIC Improvement Project Reference Group.
Councillor Tara Toomey helped prepare the report, and said the upgrade of the VIC needed to properly reflect the shire.
“I feel really hopeful that this will be a step forward, because it’s been an issue for a long time,” Cr Toomey said.
“We talked about going out to the edges of the shire and working our way back in to really figure out what’s here.”
There is no timeline for when a consultant might be engaged to kick start the project.
Council has not investigated costs of implementation.
Deputy-mayor Isabel Strutt said she thought the vision was great but needed more information.
“Committing to progress the recommendation really at this point commits to all of that expenditure,” Cr Strutt said.
Council resolved to further investigate the proposal.