Merriwa Shared Pathway

GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN

If you love Merriwa and feel that rural people deserve better then please donate.

Help us send a message to our local council and all levels of government that they can and must do better.

Your donation will be used to pay the extra council imposed charges on residents located on the shared pathway network.

Background

In July 2021 the NSW Government awarded a grant of $922,674 to construct a 4km network of shared pathways to connect key locations in the Merriwa township.

These are the first new pathways built in Merriwa in over 20 years and is a popular project that will improve health and safety in our community.

Unfortunately the Upper Hunter Shire Council (UHSC) would only let the project proceed if it could charge ~25 residents located along the route of the pathway. They have rejected all other funding solutions presented by the Merriwa community.

Several of the residents are pensioners and have neither planned nor budgeted for these costs which are causing some distress.

The Merriwa Chamber of Commerce supported by many community groups is coordinating the fundraising efforts.

In the event that funds raised are surplus to requirements they will be used to enhance and beautify the shared pathway.

“In times of turmoil it is important that people feel that they are part of a supportive community”

Please support this worthy cause and stand with the people of Merriwa as they right this wrong.

To show your support and donate, please click here: https://gofund.me/3508bd7d

You can also make a direct donation: BSB: 932 000 Acc: 100 498 003

Acc Name: Merriwa and District Chamber of Commerce.

You will also find donation tins in many of the local businesses.

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Merriwa District Progresss Association Inc.

Reverse Vending Machines – Update

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Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces

A reminder that Festival of the Fleeces committee meeting is on tonight at 6pm in the Fletcher Room at the Merriwa RSL club.

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Merriwa CWA

STREET STALL

Merriwa CWA are holding their annual Street Stall this Thursday 6 April. Sorry no card facilities

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Merriwa RSL Club

Market Day

Clothes, handmade items, plus so much more! Call Patsy on 0411 324 557 to book a table.

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Royal Hotel Merriwa

T.Mac & Cath

T.Mac & Cath are back at the Royal Hotel Merriwa SUNDAY 16th April 1pm!

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Le Tour de Merriwa

Hike Giants Leap – Good Friday 8.15am

Donate to the Merriwa Shared Pathway Fund and discover a great hike.

Meet at Sandy Hollow Village Emporium and Spill the Beans Espresso Bar at 8am to grab a quick coffee beforehand.

It is a challenging route that requires a good level of fitness and the ability to scramble up and down some steep rocky sections.

*This is not a licensed tour – just a hike that you are welcome to tag along. Check out the view here

*Donations to the shared pathway are not mandatory but are appreciated- link below.

https://gofund.me/c20a0d6b

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Merriwa Gallery

Easter Holiday Workshops

If you or your child is interested in attending one these Workships, make sure you get in touch with the Merriwa Gallery as bookings are required. Email merriwagallery@gmail.com