A GALA day to celebrate $1 million in upgrades to Henty’s streetscape, the longevity of Bendigo Bank in the town and the new Rural Fire Service facility attracted hundreds of people.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The multi-purpose gathering signaled years of progress in the eastern Riverina and was a chance for people to enjoy the upgrades which are set to be fully complete before Christmas. Greater Hume Council director of engineering Greg Blackie described the event, and the upgrades as a success.
He said there were a couple of small projects to finish off and that would hopefully come to fruition before the end of the year.
A major part of the town’s project was the installation of new footpaths and curbs and securing verandahs on the shop fronts.
Mr Blackie said the footpath and curb work, and channelling underground drainage equated to about $700,000. Bendigo Bank celebrated its 20th birthday and there was also the official opening of the new fire and rescue station and the craft shop railway precinct.
WORK INCLUDED:
- Installation of heritage style street lighting and under-grounding of power lines
- Installation of a roundabout at corner of Sladen Street and Allan Street
- Installation of underground storm water drainage
- Replacement of kerb and channel
- Replacement of verandas over footpaths (done in conjunction with building owners)
- Replacement of existing footpath with combination of asphalt and concrete pavers
- Resurfacing of Sladen Street with an asphalt overlay, line marking
- New Street furniture and signage
- New garden beds and plantings of street trees
Greater Hume Council Mayor Heather Wilton said she congratulated Henty on celebrating this milestone.
She said the street appeal was vastly improved and was now accessible for all members of the community.
RELATED COVERAGE:
Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
Rural journalist with Fairfax media based in the Riverina.
