Sunday, 18 September saw a crowd gather in Little Barwon Park, Mungindi for the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Moree Plains Shire Council and Balonne Shire Council to coincide with the official opening of the Mungindi Sculpture Trail.
Mayor Samantha O’Toole of the Balonne Shire and Moree Plains Shire Mayor Mark Johnson came together to sign the MoU for the betterment of the Mungindi community.
“The signing of the MoU will allow both Councils to share services, effective disaster management planning, co-ordination and response, along with joint projects that will improve outcomes for both Shires” explained Mayor Johnson.
The MOU is a document that has been developed in collaboration between both Shires with the key goals to avoid duplication, waste and inconsistencies in service, project delivery and to increase social and economic outcomes, while further developing the region economically.
Following was the opening of the long-awaited Mungindi Sculpture Trail. Delivering a new perspective on art and nature, the Mungindi Sculpture Trail is a 2.5km open-air art gallery that uniquely crosses the Queensland and New South Wales border, showcasing the work of local Mungindi artist, Tony ‘Nicko’ McMillian, who passed away in 2016 at age 54.
Nicko’s family have kindly donated the sculptures to the Mungindi community and for all who visit Mungindi to enjoy.
The Mungindi Sculpture Trail was a wonderful example of collaboration between the Balonne Shire Council, Moree Plains Shire Council and the Mungindi Progress Association.
The Mungindi Sculpture Trail was funded by the Australian Government under the Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program.
Photograph 1 – Balonne Shire, Mayor Samantha O’Toole and Mayor Mark Johnson of Moree Plains Shire Council Photograph 2 – Mayor Samantha O’Toole, with the family of the late Tony McMillian, Byron, Trinity, Katherine and Tony McMillian with Mayor Mark Johnson