THE effort of Premer residents to restore pride back to the town has drawn praise from Liverpool Plains Shire Council.
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Over the last several weeks, residents have done their part to clean up Premer by removing illegally stored vehicles, materials and other unwanted articles from the footpaths and road reserves as part of the Premer Pride Program.
This program was instituted following requests from and consultation with the community and has seen a 100 per cent success rate.
LPSC director environmental services and economic development, Donna Ausling, said the project was a testament to community spirit.
“Premer you’ve done yourself proud,” Ms Ausling said.
“It is an outstanding result that, within two weeks of the program to clean up the eyesores being instituted, you have achieved the first target set in the program.
“This is an excellent example of power of community and it’s great to hear people saying how much better things look.
“This is the very essence of what Premer pride is about.”
The project has also seen several community members take advantage of information sessions hosted by LPSC, including a session hosted by the council’s ranger about nuisance dog barking.
“On Thursday, the Premer pride team were back in town to institute target two which aims to address community concern with noisy pets, particularly uncontrolled barking,” Ms Ausling said.
“If anyone missed this opportunity, council’s ranger is available, during business hours, on 6746 1755 to provide information and advice.”
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Ms Ausling said the Premer Program was far from finished.
“LPSC will be continuing to work with the community strengthening Premer Pride during the coming weeks,” she said.
“As part of our Local Government Week events, on August 2, we’re inviting the whole community to a Premer Pride community barbecue at the Premer Community Rooms, next to the Health Centre, commencing at 12 noon.
“Locals will have the opportunity to meet local state MP, Michael Johnsen and LPSC councillors.
“Premer Pride has spawned a strong team imbued with passion and a commitment to success which we will nurture to ensure it is sustained into the future.
“Premer Pride has strengthened community cohesion.
“It has galvanised local people to realise they have common concerns about local issues on which they can benefit from working together and it has encouraged consultation, planning, evaluation and reflection as a way of improving effectiveness.”