Gunnedah’s Vibrant Precincts Project was officially opened by Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson on Friday.

Gunnedah Shire Council was one of 20 Local Government Areas to receive funding from the NSW Department of Industry as part of the NSW Government’s Regional Development Framework – Future Towns Project.

The Gunnedah Vibrant Precincts Project was formed with calls on the community to collaborate in projects of activation, and street art and murals to bring vibrancy, action and creativity into Gunnedah’s CBD.

“Conadilly Street in Gunnedah is smoking, there’s no doubt about that,” Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said.

There is life in Conadilly Street, there is life in Gunnedah and we have to continually look at how we promote that and how we activate that.”

The project included four murals in the CBD area; exhibition space in shop window for art and photography; planter box and seating for the front of a local business; a painted shopfront and wheelbarrow of flowers; board games, cushions and blankets installed throughout the CBD; fairy lighting, planter boxes and the Gunnedah Youth Council Dessert Bar; draftsperson and engineer engagement to develop plans for pergolas to increase seating for a local business; bike trailer providing transportable business and table; gardens; and a community noticeboard.

“Our focus was to bring activation to Gunnedah in our own way, but also to maintain and reflect our cultural identity,” Gunnedah Shire Council Arts and Cultural Officer Lauren Mackley said.

“After consultation and workshops we provided subsidies to businesses and individuals, through the funding program, to go forth with their own ideas of activation.

“As each project has come to life, Gunnedah is looking more and more vibrant and inviting. People are really excited about this project and the future of arts and culture in Gunnedah.”

Photo Caption 1: Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey, Arts and Cultural Officer Lauren Mackley, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson and Director Corporate and Community Services Colin Formann.

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