The Gemfields ‘Local Convo’s Convoy’ is set to tour four townships in four days, in search of deeper…

From June Thursday 1 June to Sunday 4 June, council will deploy the ‘Local Convo’s Convoy’ in alignment with the Gemfields planning study. Destined for four key townships (Sapphire, Rubyvale, Willows and Anakie) the goal of the convoy is for locals to pull up, drop stumps and chat with council in their own places and spaces to gather deeper, location-specific insights on their communities.  

This convoy marks the second round of engagement on councils Gemfields planning study. The first, a community open day (Sunday 6 November), was attended by more than 300 residents.   

‘Members of all communities across the Gemfields made it clear to us that no one community across the Gemfields is the same, and that it’s important to understand what each individual township aspires to be based on their own unique needs and wants for the future,’ said Mayor Kerry Hayes.  

‘From the first engagement, we learned that people really want the conversations to continue, and we agree,’ he continued.  

‘In order for the planning study to work and to achieve a more preserved, protected and improved local way of life,’ Mayor Hayes said.  

‘This is why the convoy is now heading to individual towns for a better understanding of each town’s unique difference.’ 

Council is inviting every resident of the Gemfields to drop in to their relevant township session, meet with the crew and have a say at the following sessions: 

Participants can expect an update on process related to the State Government’s Small-Scale Mining Reform process.  

Everyone is welcome and council encourages people to get out and attend a session. Food, drinks, and takeaway information will be provided.   

Anyone unable to attend, can email their thoughts directly to council via the dedicated project email [email protected] or check out alternate ways to Have a Say and seek ongoing project updates via council’s website: chrc.info/gemfields