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Home » RDA Central West Doubles Down On Drought Focus

RDA Central West Doubles Down On Drought Focus

March 6, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

Sheep finding food on travelling stock route east of Grenfell.

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Central West is calling on all levels of government, business and the community to remain focused on the ongoing impacts of the drought across the Central West. This position was formally reiterated at the most recent RDA Central West board meeting.

Convening in Bathurst last month, the board of RDA moved a motion to ensure supporting the communities impacted by drought and supporting the provision of key services was the priority focus of the organisation for 2020.

RDA Central West Chair, Christine Weston said that recent rains in some regions have been most welcome, but the recovery from the drought is a long and ongoing process.

“As a farmer I have directly been impacted by this debilitating drought on a daily basis. It hammers output, productivity and confidence.”

“The recent rain has provided a temporary boost for some communities, but we are nowhere close to the road to recovery. This is why drought support and recovery is the key priority for RDA Central West in 2020,” said Christine.

There continues to be sad drought-affected consequences, such as the closure of the Trundle grocery store and farmers across the region still spending thousands a day on stock feed, the economic and social impact on our communities has been immense.”

Christine took the opportunity to remind residents to shop local and support their community when they can, and encourage family and friends to stay, shop and visit in the Central West.

“Backing local communities and local businesses drives jobs, boosts confidence, and by visiting our region it is a simple way to show your support, and say we are here and we want to help,” said Christine.

RDA Central West acknowledges the efforts and drought response measures already announced by both the State and Federal Government.

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