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2 February 2011 | Blood pressure rises
Goulburn Post

COLLECTOR residents have issued the latest in a stream of objections towards a proposed 80- turbine wind farm to be built across the ridgeline between Gunning and Collector more...

26 January 2011 | Ombudsman Looking At Upper Lachlan's Obstruction
Bungendore Mirror

The NSW Ombudsman's Office will make a detailed investigation of Upper Lachlan Council's Freedom of Information procedures following their initial finding that the Council had inadequately responded to an FOI request and overcharged for their effort Bungendore Mirror article here

23 January 2011 | Collector gathers to stop windfarm on its doorstep
Canberra Times

COLLECTOR residents will today begin the fight to stop a planned $400million windfarm they say will destroy the village's growth opportunities. Friends of Collector community group will form at the Collector Memorial Hall at 3pm and begin opposition to the 80-turbine development article here

22 January 2011 | Tycoon Tony Hodgson's tilt at march of turbines
Weekend Australian

ONE of Australia's most successful company receivers is taking on the proponents of a $400 million wind farm development that plans to place turbines taller than the Sydney Harbour Bridge overlooking his rural getaway on the NSW southern tablelands article here

19 January 2011 | "No worries" tree a worry, after all
Bungendore Mirror

Five months after declaring a 100 year old plane tree would be saved, ‘no worries’, Upper Lachlan Council has decided it must go.
You can read the complete Bungendore Mirror article here

13 January 2011 | Natural Law Defied at Collector
Bungendore Mirror

The Collector Creek at Collector has defied the Natural Law that water will always find its own level...
To read the complete Bungendore Mirror article:
Natural Law Defied at Collector - Part One
Natural Law Defied at Collector - Part Two

31 December 2010 | Company 'tricky' over turbines
Goulburn Post

COLLECTOR residents have accused wind farm proponent Transfield Services of misleading the public about the visual impact of its proposed new wind farm more...

Collector ups the ante over visual impact of wind farm - Canberra Times - 28 October 2010 [Word Doc]

Discuss in the Collector Windfarm forum here

Wind farm moves: Walwa under way, Lerida next - Crookwell Gazette - 28 October 2010

Discuss in the Collector Windfarm forum here

Anger in the Wind - Goulburn Post - 20 October 2010

Discuss in the Collector Windfarm forum here

15 September 2010 | So THAT'S what the bridge was for
Bungendore Mirror

A spokesperson for the Upper Lachlan Shire Council told a roadside meeting, held at Collector recently, that the low level culvert that will replace the partly demolished Collector Creek bridge may flood once or twice in 25 years. The creek has been well above the pavement level of the proposed culvert twice in the last month, leaving the residents bemused and angry. Work on the crossing has been put on hold as the Council belatedly undertakes the consultation with affected residents required under the Roads Act. In the meantime Collector residents are preparing submissions to State Government departments on the Council’s lack of due diligence in assessing community, heritage and environmental issues in its rush to demolish the bridge more...[pdf]

25 August 2010 | Collector hear how it"s going to be
Bungendore Mirror

Collector residents gathered in Murray Street, near the partly demolished Collector Creek Bridge, recently to hear Upper Lachlan Shire Council representatives tell them how things would be. A nearby sign declares that the road (and bridge) were closed to traffic from Thursday 17 June for approximately 5 months, but that has become more of a statement of hope than likelihood. more...[pdf]

11 August 2010 | Council maroons residents
Bungendore Mirror (Now distributed to Collector Residences!)

Press Release - Upper Lachlan Council has approved the construction of a low level culvert which will leave some residents marooned in the event of a flood. The culvert will replace the 100 year old wooden bridge the Council has already partially demolished, without the public consultation required under Section 29 of the NSW Roads Act more...[pdf]

*NEW* 29 July 2010 | Collector demolition abuse of process, position
Bungendore Mirror

A posting on the Collector Voice website says the Upper Lachlan Council has broken the law in three key areas in its the battle with Collector residents over the replacement of the old Federal Highway bridge over the Collector Creek more...

22 July 2010 | No change for Collector bridge
Crookwell Gazette

MOVE by Cr. Mike Coley to delay a decision on the Collector bridge replacement was defeated at last Upper Lachlan Council meeting at Crookwell more...

15 July 2010 | Interview with Barbara Bryan
Radio 2CC

Mark Parton from Radio 2CC interviewed Collector Creek-side resident Barbara Bryan this morning following the Collector Voice media release Upper Lachlan Council breaks law in Collector Bridge battle. You can read the latest Collector Voice Media Release here
To read all Collector Creek issue Media Releases, please see the index on the upper-right side of this (Media) webpage for links

9 July 2010 | Collector locals in bid to save bridge
The Goulburn Post

COLLECTOR residents are drawing on Governor Lachlan Macquarie in their ongoing protest over a local bridge. The Save Collector Creek group claims Upper Lachlan Shire Council is feeding false information to the NSW Heritage Office about the structure. more...

5 July 2010 | Collector community won't give up
Canberra Weekly Magazine

Demolition of the historic Collector Bridge is continuing although the NSW town's residents are determined they will not keep quiet on the issue. Upper Lachlan Shire Council is replacing the 110 year-old bridge which stands over Collector Creek more...

3 July 2010 | Residents prepare for court as fight to save bridge takes its toll
Canberra Times

Collector residents plan to go to the NSW Land and Environment Court in a bid to have the town's bridge replaced with one sympathetic to the area. Upper Lachlan Shire Council proposes to replace the old wooden bridge with one made of concrete box culverts more...

3 July 2010 Interview with Ilona & Frank Ross
Radio 2CC

1 July 2010 Ghost of Macquarie invoked in heritage dispute
The Land

The travel diary of the NSW governor Lachlan Macquarie may prove an unlikely saviour for a group of residents keen to preserve a bridge in the historic township of Collector. Residents of the 300-person hamlet, south of Goulburn, are using Macquarie's visit 190 years ago as the latest weapon in their case against the Upper Lachlan Shire Council's proposal to replace a dilapidated timber bridge over Collector Creek. more...

1 July 2010 Ghost of Macquarie invoked in heritage dispute
Sydney Morning Herald

The travel diary of the NSW governor Lachlan Macquarie may prove an unlikely saviour for a group of residents keen to preserve a bridge in the historic township of Collector. Residents of the 300-person hamlet, south of Goulburn, are using Macquarie's visit 190 years ago as the latest weapon in their case against the Upper Lachlan Shire Council's proposal to replace a dilapidated timber bridge over Collector Creek. more...

1 July 2010 Interview with Frank Ross
ABC Rural Radio

An interview with Frank Ross, Secretary of the Collector & District Historical Society discussing Collector Creek and surrounds and the historical significance of the Macquarie Precinct

29 June 2010 Interview with Frank Ross
Radio 2CC

Radio 2CC interviewed the Secretary of the Collector and District Historical Association Frank Ross this morning following his media release Upper Lachlan Council Trashes Governor Lachlan Macquarie. You can read the Collector and District Historical Association Media Release here
To read all Collector Creek issue Media Releases, please see the index on the upper-right side of this (Media) webpage for links

25 June 2010 Interview with Barbara Bryan, Collector Creek-side resident
ABC Radio 666

Barbara Bryan, Collector Creek-side resident was interviewed for a ABC666 News segment this morning regarding the release of the new Save Collector Creek YouTube Video Protest release. You can view the Save Collector Creek YouTube Video Protest at the YouTube website here

24 June 2010 Collector meeting still disagrees with Council
Crookwell Gazette

.People came from as far away as Sydney to attend the meeting, their last opportunity to visit the historic structure. Attendees inspected the huge ancient beam configuration on the underside of the bridge and took in the soon-to-disappear views of the Collector Creek and plains from the top deck more...

24 June 2010 Collector bridge petition upsets Mayor
Crookwell Gazette

In particular, Cr. Shaw objected to "personal remarks" contained in the petition relating to General Manager Mr. John Bell. The petition was presented to Thursday's Council meeting at Gunning by Collector resident Mrs. Barbara Bryan more...

23 June 2010 Demolition outrages Collector

Bungendore Mirror

Sixty Collector residents and their supporters gathered at the timber bridge over the Collector creek last Sunday to express their outrage that the Upper Lachlan Council have moved to demolish the bridge without adequate consultation and without following due process. The council will replace the bridge with a low level culvert. You can read the article here (pdf)

22 June 2010 Interview with John Shaw, Breakfast with Ross Solly
ABC Radio 666

There was a radio interview on ABC666 this morning John Shaw, Mayor of the Upper Lachlan Shire Council. To listen click here

22 June 2010 Interview with Helen Stephens
Radio 2CC

Radio 2CC morning program interviewed Collector creek-side resident Helen Stephens this morning to discuss the Collector Creek issues, including the Upper Lachlan Council's failure to provide even the most basic information regarding bridge works to the Village of Collector. After a Freedom-of-Information application from Collector residents, the Upper Lachlan Council asked for a $200 deposit before they would release any documentation, including environmental reports

21 June 2010 Interview with Frank Ross
Radio 2CC - Drive

Radio 2CC "Drive" program interviewed Collector and District History Association Secretary Frank Ross this afternoon to discuss the Upper Lachlan Council's handling of the demolition of the Collector Creek Bridge more...

21 June 2010 Collector Wants Bridge To Go With Flow
Canberra Times

Children played on the 130-year-old Collector Bridge yesterday oblivious to the worries of the world. But trouble was certainly afoot, as the residents of the town held a public meeting to protest against the replacement of a historic timber bridge over Collector Creek. Upper Lachlan Shire Council plans to demolish the bridge more...

21 June 2010 Bridge Work Moves Ahead
Goulburn Post

Upper Lachlan Shire Council are pushing ahead with the replacement of the Collector Creek Bridge in the face of negative public feedback more...

21 June 2010 Interview with Helen Stephens, Breakfast with Ross Solly
ABC Radio 666

There was a radio interview on ABC666 this morning Helen Stephens (Collector resident). For a full transcript click here

20 June 2010 Collector Bridge Fight
Canberra Times

Collector residents will hold a public meeting at 1pm tomorrow in a bid to save the towns 130 year old timber bridge. Upper Lachlan Shire Council plans to demolish the bridge and replace it with one made of concrete box culverts more...

18 June 2010 Closure Not Water Under Bridge
Goulburn Post Article

Collector residents are holding a public meeting this weekend over the 130 year old timber bridge that Upper Lachlan Shire Council plans to demolish. Residents are gathering on Sunday at 1pm at the Collector Creek Bridge more...

7 June 2010 Interview between Frank Ross & Peter Mowle, Afternoons with Genevieve Jacobs
ABC Radio 666

There was a radio interview on ABC666 this morning between Frank Ross (Collector Businessman, Resident and Bridge supporter) and Peter Mowle (Works Dept, Upper Lachlan Shire Council). (A transcript is not available) The summation at the end by presenter Genevieve Jacobs was a good quote (Peter Mowle, after being questioned on how the ULSC would preserve the history of the site, answered that Council would take many photographs of it to keep as records, before it was demolished) -

"I think the people of Collector would prefer the actual bridge instead of photographs of it" - Genevieve Jacobs, ABC 666

2 June 2010 Collector bridge to be closed, replaced
Crookwell Gazette

...However, Collector resident Mr. Frank Ross, who attended the meeting, told Council that the proposal ignored "180 years experience" of local residents and would destroy a heritage structure more...

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