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Cooma Multicultural Festival a huge success - Mayoral Column 20 March 2019

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Cooma Multicultural Festival a huge success - Mayoral Column 20 March 2019

There was a great turnout for the Cooma Multicultural Festival on Sunday with our community coming together to celebrate and embrace the many wonderful cultures here in the Snowy Monaro.

The festival showcased a wonderful array of international performers and cuisine. The event was made possible through the Cooma Multicultural Centre, Cooma Rotary Club, and Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

Congratulations to Yvi Henderson from the Cooma Multicultural Centre who once again played an important role in organising a fantastic festival.

Yvi was the Snowy Monaro Citizen of the Year for 2018 and is a wonderful ambassador for the Snowy Monaro region.

The Centennial Park playground was officially unveiled on Sunday. The playground has become a favourite amongst local families with hundreds of children already enjoying the new equipment.

Representatives from Snowy Valleys Council, Snowy Hydro, and multiple state government departments visited the Snowy Monaro last week as part of a tour to better understand the challenges and opportunities Snowy 2.0 presents.

Our region is preparing for an increase in heavy vehicle movements and a greater demand for housing/rental accommodation.

I was encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by senior state government officials who will assist Council in ensuring the region is ready to take advantage of Snowy 2.0.

Last week, a sod-turning ceremony was held to mark the start of construction for the Bombala amenities building. The amenities building will provide public toilets in Bombala’s CBD.

The project is being delivered through the Stronger Communities Fund Major Projects Program. I joined Councillor Sue Haslingden, community members, and Council staff for the occasion.

The Snowy Mountains Quilters and Craft Group is a wonderful organisation that raises important funds for our community. The group is well-known for producing stunning quilts and through their fundraising last year, they have donated $2000 worth of cushions to the Snowy River Hostel.

This is a fantastic effort, and I would like to thank the Quilters and Craft Group for their generosity.

John Rooney Mayor of Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Source: Snowy Monaro Regional Council : Cooma Multicultural Festival a huge success - Mayoral Column 20 March 2019
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