Shire of Quairading

sultation process in terms of the design side of things,” said Fardon, adding “This is a once in 50 year project, and we wanted to do it thor- oughly. The opportunity to do major works like these comes by rarely.” Having opened as far back as 1959, the pool definitely needed the kick- start. The council set aside $2.2 mil- lion towards the project, and man- aged to attract a further $800,000, culminating in vibrant new main pool, with a fun, beach-entry for tod- dlers and kids, and an aged friend- ly learn-to-swim pool. Aqua-aero- bics groups are already scheduled to make regular use of the facilities, with likely many more visitors to fol- low. “This will have a big positive impact, and we have actually provided facilities that are much more user-friendly and in greater demand,” Fardon states. Even more There are further major and minor projects in play to further the Shire’s economic agenda such as: • Roadworks – the $4 million pro- jects are in the final stages of their upgrade works. Roads are be- ing strengthened and revitalised to support the rough and tumble of passing and even visiting grain freight trucks. Earthworks are un- derway after extensive consulta-