Liverpool Plains shire residents can look forward to brand new tourism signage through funding from the state government's Drought Communities Program.
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New signage similar to that of Quirindi's will be rolled out in Currabubula, Werris Creek, Wallabadah, Willow Tree, Blackville, Caroona, Spring Ridge, and Premer over the coming weeks.
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Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LPSC) mayor Andrew Hope said locals came up with the idea of the new signage.
"Community members suggested new tourism signage to reflect the individual identities of the shire's towns and villages, making them more attractive to visitors," Cr Hope said.
"Residents recognised the benefits that flow from tourists towards local economic development."
Cr Hope said the signage roll-out has already provided work for local contractors and suppliers, with the signs designed by local company B2 Signs. He also thanked everyone involved with the project.
"Gaining this Drought Communities Program funding was a huge task but thanks to the community's involvement we were successful in gaining nearly $1,000,000," Cr Hope said.
"To everyone who has been involved in the process ... thank you, you have shown how the power of community benefits us all."
Other projects under the Drought Communities Program include the new Quirindi helipad, upgrades to the Emerald Hill community hall, and upgrades to the Boggabri CBD.