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February 11, 2022 by Maggi Barnard

COMPLETE: NSW Government funding has seen the Forbes Town Hall refurbishment completed and already put to good use during the Australia Day celebrations. It is available for events and functions via Forbes Shire Council. Photo courtesy of FSC.

Town Hall Renos Complete

After receiving funding from the NSW State Government to complete works at the Harold Street premises, the Forbes Town Hall refurbishment is complete and looks AMAZING! In an online statement FSC Mayor Phyllis Miller said she “couldn’t wait to utilise it and welcome everyone back!” Already the newly renovated space has been put to good use during the Australia Day celebrations most notably the Citizen of the Year Gala Dinner.

Goldridge Estate Update

Forbes Shire Council are happy to report that despite the wet weather, the water and sewer for Stages 1 and 2 of the subdivision works are now complete! The site has been a hive of activity with stormwater works to be carried out as part of the next phase of the process.

Free RSA Courses To Help Ease Big Staff Shortages

The NSW Government will fund 5,000 fee-free Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) courses to support new workers to enter the hospitality industry and help ease the staffing pressure on licensed hospitality venues. The hospitality sector makes up over 2 percent of total gross value added to the NSW economy and supports more than 300,000 jobs.

NSW Government Treasurer Matt Kean said the courses were vital to address shortages. The RSA courses will be available through TAFE NSW and private providers who already offer government subsidised programs.

Don’t Forget The Rotary Ipomoea Markets Saturday Feb 12

The RIM start at 8:30am-12noon at idyllic Lions Park. Plenty of food and a great space for the whole family! More info on their Facebook page or call 0427 201 445.

Have You Heard Vera Blue’s New Cover?

Our own Vera Blue (Celia Pavey) covered The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber hit ‘Stay’ for Triple J’s Like A Version last week and nailed it! If you haven’t heard it, track it down and give it a listen!

Water And Sewer Team Hard At It

With all the recent floods, any changes to water should be reported to Forbes Shire Council on 02 6852 2300 during business hours or 1300 978 633 after hours and a team will be sent over immediately. Forbes Shire Council is responsible for a huge amount of infrastructure of around 250km of buried pipes, 2 treatment plants, 5 reservoirs and 23 pump stations.

WATER WORK: Members of Forbes Shire Council Water and Sewer team hard at it. The team is responsible for a large amount of infrastructure and relies on the public to also keep an eye on our water and waterways. Photo courtesy of FSC.

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