I READ with interest recently in the Port News about the major infrastructure works being undertaken by Port Macquarie Hastings Council around our local area.
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The works included Stingray Creek Bridge, the Indoor Stadium, upgrades to Hastings River Drive and parts of Lake Road. The article mentioned significant financial contributions to a number of these projects by both the state and federal governments.
Imagine my surprise when I opened my rates notice and received council’s Community Connect newsletter only to see many of the same projects being promoted without any mention of the state and federal government funding assistance.
While it is good that works are being carried out, it is disingenuous of council not to acknowledge to its ratepayers the source of funding in its ratepayer funded newsletter.
Doug Menzies
Port Macquarie