Gunnedah's June council meeting saw numerous topics voted on, including the draft Gunnedah Shire Workforce Plan (2020-24) and the new Orange Grove Road bridge.
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The council has drafted the workforce plan to help ensure a skilled workforce and local educational opportunities into the future.
The plan has been developed in conjunction with workforce and education stakeholders to pinpoint the areas where there are labour shortages and find solutions.
It sets objectives to ensure Gunnedah shire has high quality local skills that are accessible and responsive to the needs of employers and employees. It aims to assist in diversifying the economy by providing training opportunities to diversify the skill set of residents.
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The plan recognises the critical role employment plays in growth and productivity of the Shire.
It's now on public exhibition and can be viewed at www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au. Click on Council: What We Do and then Draft Documents and Exhibition (under The Future of Gunnedah).
As well as this, the council is applying for funding through the federal government's Bridges Renewal Program to replace the shire's last remaining timber bridge - the Orange Grove Road Bridge.
Councillors voted to seek 50 per cent of the estimated $1.25 million to replace the bridge that was originally built in 1929. The remaining 50 per cent would be met by the council.
A 20-tonne load limit was recently placed on the bridge which is about 30km along Orange Grove Road from the Kelvin Road turn-off.
A report to the council noted a structural inspection had found the bridge was in poor condition due to its age, but remained safe for lighter vehicles.
