The memory of Graham Churchill and Phil McGeechan will be honoured in a new subdivision in Crookwell.
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In December 2016 the Upper Lachlan Shire Council approved a 66-lot subdivision near McIntosh Road, Crookwell, but two unnamed roads were left.
In the July 19 general council meeting, council endorsed both Graham Crescent and McGeechan Street as part of the Pinegrove Estate subdivision.
In an email between Mark Herfoss and the ULSC, Mr Herfoss outlined his reasoning for picking the two names.
“Graham Crescent would be in honour of Graham Churchill who was born and raised in Crookwell and moved to Wollongong to build a successful transport business,” he wrote.
“McGeechan Street would be in honour of Phil McGeechan who created McGeechan farm supplies. He also invested heavily in Crookwell and local sporting activities. The business he created still thrives and helps keep local people involved.”
According to the plans the two roads will connect with McGeechan Street running into Graham Crescent.
In full swing
Gunning will receive a parent/baby swing valued at over $11,000 thanks to the combined support of the Gunning District Association and the Upper Lachlan Shire Council.
The request for the equipment to be installed in Barbour Park, Gunning was received by council including a financial contribution of $1,500.
“Barbour Park currently has one swing, however it is not a purpose built baby swing. Barbour Park is experiencing increased use and staff are confident that the proposed parent/baby swing will be well received by the Gunning community and visitors,” the report read.
Council allocated $1,000 to the swing in the 2017/18 Management Plan.
The money for this project will be sourced from the S94 Open Space Restricted Reserve Gunning.