AMALGAMATION


Councillors at the last Ordinary Meeting of
Dumaresq Shire Council held Monday 14th February, 2000.


21st February 2000 - Proclamation Day for Armidale Dumaresq Council.
(L. to R.) Minister for Local Government Hon. Harry Woods MP, Richard Torbay MP Member for Northern Tablelands and Mayor Armidale City Council, His Excellency the Honourable Gordon Samuels AC, Governor of New South Wales, Peter Monley Mayor of Dumaresq Shire.

Following a period of investigation and consultation, Dumaresq Shire Council and Armidale City Council decided in January 2000 to accept the recommendations of the New South Wales Boundaries Commission and amalgamate. The Governor of New South Wales read the Proclamation at a special reception held in the Armidale Town Hall at 10.30 am on Monday 21st February, 2000.

The new Council, known as Armidale Dumaresq Council, commenced from that time. The Proclamation contained special conditions that applied to the new Council. These included :-

  • Number of elected members (10)
  • Date of election (27th May, 2000)
  • Issues relating to assets and liabilities
  • Treatment of staff and maintenance of conditions
  • Commitment to maintenance of other existing policies

The new Council has its administration based at the former Armidale City Council headquarters in Rusden Street, Armidale. Two works depots will be maintained in the interim period until a more satisfactory arrangement can be made.

From 7.30am Monday 21st February,2000, all enquiries should be made initially at the Council offices in Rusden Street, by phoning (02) 6770 3600, or by e-mail to council@armidale.nsw.gov.au


ABOUT THE FORMER DUMARESQ SHIRE 

 Dumaresq Shire was located in the heart of the New England Area of New South Wales, centered on the City of Armidale. 

 It was a predominantly rural Shire with an area of 4,168 square kilometres and a population of 3,950. Centres of population included Hillgrove, Wollomombi and Ebor.  

Fine wool, beef, tourism and gold are the primary industries whilst tourism and employment within the education sector all contribute towards the economic well-being of this scenic area.   

Dumaresq Shire also owned and operated the Armidale Regional Airport which is located on the New England Highway just south of Armidale. The Airport utilises the latest in navigation aids, and a new terminal complex including food and fuel outlets was constructed in 1996. 

 The visitor to Armidale and environs is well-catered for, with a wealth of natural attractions within the Shire and surrounding areas. Day-trippers and campers alike will find many places to spend their time when in the region.  

You can contact Armidale Dumaresq Shire at ...

Armidale Dumaresq Council 
P.O. Box 75A 
135 Rusden Street 
ARMIDALE. 2350 
Ph. (02) 67 703600 
Fax (02) 67 729275 

Web-site

To contact Council or make any suggestions you can email council@armidale.nsw.gov.au


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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