A councillor’s push to stop a tender process for a potential external operator to provide swimming pool operations has been unable to proceed. Cr Linda Newell sought to rescind an earlier decision to enter into an expression of interest process for the management of the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex. Gunnedah Shire Council agreed at the March meeting to proceed to a selective tender process with Leisure and Recreation Group and Belgravia Leisure in relation to the operation of the pool. The council also agreed for the tender outcomes to return to councillors for consideration. The matter was heard in closed […]

GUNNEDAH Shire Council has escalated its push to have the hospital helipad restored by making changes to landings at the airport. The airport has served as the primary means for helicopter landings since the helipad has been out of action. The council, however, noted that the shift to use its airport facilities was done without consulting with it first. Councillors agreed to a recommendation last week for NSW Health to undertake an audit of the airport facilities to ensure that it meets the necessary standards and to indemnify the council for any risk. The council would also implement a new […]