Positive Covid-19 Case – Not in Upper Hunter LGA

Hunter New England Health identified a positive COVID-19 case this morning in the Upper Hunter Shire Local Government Area (LGA).

The Local Emergency Management Committee have been working with the police and have confirmed that the case is not in the Upper Hunter LGA but is a resident in Sydney.

The positive case has not been in the Upper Hunter LGA whilst infectious.

Residents are reminded to abide by NSW Health restrictions, wear a mask and get tested if unwell.

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Ordinary Council Meeting 30 August 2021

Council Outcomes for the Merriwa Cycle and Walkway

Merriwa Cycle and Walkway
Council has endorsed proposed changes to the route for the Merriwa Cycle and Walkway, after consultation with the community.

Council endorsed changes to the route as follows:

a) locate the path behind the new skate park and adjacent to the tennis courts, joining up with King George V Avenue.
b) after leaving the skate park, proceed along King George V Avenue (Bettington Street), turn right into Marquet Street proceed to the intersection of Blaxland Street turn left into Blaxland Street and proceed to link up with the proposed cycleway at the intersection with Vennacher Street, therefore allowing the town centre pathway to connect to the Skate Park without a “dead end” after leaving McKenzie Street at Dutton Street.