Macksville has recently received 13 new trees in the town centre as part of the broader 'Macksville Town Centre Revitalisation Plan' led by the Nambucca Valley Business Advisory Committee.
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The mix of medium-sized native weeping lilly pilly trees and magnolia little gems have been planted in no stopping zones on River, Cooper, Wallace and Princess streets since late February. Tree species were selected to tolerate poorly drained soils and require low maintenance.
Nambucca Shire Mayor Rhonda Hoban has welcomed the completion of this project.
"The street-scape in Macksville is far prettier now that new trees border the pavement," Cr Hoban said.
"Enhancing the visual appeal of Macksville was an aim of Council's business advisory committee to help businesses and shops attract customers after the town was bypassed.
"Improvements like the artistic murals in Wallace Lane and 13 new street trees have helped to create a vibrant atmosphere."
Macksville Postal Manager Dale Bell agreed with the Mayor, saying the new trees outside the post office had improved the corner.
"Trees are always a beautiful addition to a town, and we are fortunate these have been put in," Ms Bell said.
"The three new bench seats will be well used by customers I'm sure."
Council endorsed the Macksville Town Centre Revitalisation Plan in April 2017. Landscape design company Redbelly prepared the concept plan for the street trees, while Council's Project Engineer Stephen Fowler worked on the detail design and local company Fortade Earthmoving carried out the construction.
The total project cost was $213,000 and it was delivered with the loss of only one undersized car parking space in River Street.
The Nambucca Valley Business Advisory Committee is made up of key business people, Chamber of Commerce representatives, some Councillors and interested residents. It was formed in March 2017 after a public expression of interest period.