Residents of Yarriambiack Shire have long had access to a number of lakes and weir pools for recreational activities such as swimming, skiing, fishing, camping, and walking. Their significance in promoting tourism in our shire has not been forgotten.
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A recent study undertaken by Wimmera Development Association has shown that recreational water has had a noticeable social and economic impact on our towns and communities. More people are coming into the region and spending money. With warmer weather on the way, we anticipate greater use of these facilities by both locals and visitors. Along with the silo art, these venues are our main tourist attractions
The Silo Art Trail is now complete. Kaff-eine finished her artwork at Rosebery a couple of weeks ago. It joins with Brim, Patchewollock, Sheep Hills, Rupanyup and Lascelles to form an outdoor gallery unequalled anywhere else. Visitor numbers to our part of the Wimmera-Southern Mallee have increased about 400 per cent since 2015. Many are not just passing through but staying overnight, some stay for a few days. To assist these visitors council will soon erect information boards at each silo and produce a brochure depicting the whole trail.
Council was excited to receive a 2017 Health Foundation Local Government award for best practice in creating a healthier community. The YCHANGe program was acknowledged for implementing projects that assist in reducing the risk of heart disease by encouraging a healthier and more active lifestyle. Not only did Yarriambiack receive the state award for communities under 10,000 but it also picked up the national award as well.
Currently, NBN is setting up access to fibre to the node and fibre to the curb in the central part of the town. Connections are expected to be available by April 2018. Residents west of the creek and in the northern and southern region of town can already gain NBN access via fixed wireless. The shire is still waiting for NBN Co to respond to a couple of residences west of the creek that cannot pick up a reliable wireless signal.
On December 8 representatives from WestWind Energy will be at Warracknabeal for an information session on their proposal to establish a wind farm at Ailsa with up to 15 turbines. All going smoothly the company hopes to be operational by 2020. This is exciting news for our region.