Our submission to Armidale Regional Plan 2040

On December 3, 2019, our association made a detailed (15 page) submission to the consultants undertaking the Armidale Region Plan 2040. It was copied to the CEO and all Councillors. You can download it here.

Extract from the submission to the plan:

Our association’s aim is: “To assist in the careful planning, design and development of beautiful, healthy and safe public spaces featuring wetlands, lagoons and billabongs, connected by flowing water along the Armidale Creeklands”. 

We support the development of user-friendly infrastructure such as attractive bridges, paths and cycle ways, play and recreation areas, along with performance and creative spaces which will complement water features and improve the quality of life, economy and beauty of Armidale.

More water features will encourage tourism, grow the economy and provide educational and research opportunities. An enhanced creeklands environment will see more environmental flows of water supporting healthy life along the entire centre axis of the city - supporting water birds, frogs, eels, fish, invertebrates, etc.  Billabongs, lagoons, ponds and wetlands will greatly enhance the recreational opportunities and enjoyment of all residents as well as visitors to the region.

Visions for Armidale Creeklands Inc aims to collaborate with the wider community by seeking the visions of the aboriginal community, sporting associations, recreational users, the business community, educational institutions, residents and visitors of all ages and those wanting environmental protection, stream health, wildlife corridors, native vegetation and deciduous colour.