PHOTO: Minister Tara Moriarty with Bourke Mayor Lachlan Ford
Bourke Shire council mayor Lachlan Ford has welcomed significant new funding for the district’s Airport.
The Minister for Western NSW, Tara Moriarty, was in Bourke today to announce that the Government is working closely with the Bourke Shire Council, Central Darling Shire Council and Edward River Council to future proof access at three priority airstrips.
‘’Council briefed the Minister on the recent flooding event in the Shire: the ongoing issue of the need for water security for Bourke; sought advice in regards to potential funding opportunities for the North Bourke Bridge project; raised the need for the continuation of air services to Bourke, Cobar and Walgett; and advised her of concerns that landholders have raised with Council regarding the Wild Dog Fence project,” Cr Lachlan Ford said…