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Armidale’s leader is rebuilding council culture and advancing major projects, including a rail trail, water security, and a $700M CBD revival, to support growth to 50,000 residents.
Armidale’s general manager James Roncon, re-signed through 2030, is leading a recovery after a 2021 leadership crisis that damaged council morale.
He’s focused on rebuilding culture, improving staff retention, and advancing key projects.
A $400,000 investment supports the New England Rail Trail’s compliance efforts for federal funding.
Securing water through the 2022 Oaky Dam purchase is critical for attracting horticulture businesses and supporting growth to 50,000 residents, though full development needs $100 million in federal funds and at least three more years.
Other efforts include a $200,000 heritage plan for the old courthouse, collaboration with the University of New England, and a $700 million, seven-year CBD revitalization project on Kempsey Road, with plans to return the corridor to federal control.
El líder de Armidale está reconstruyendo la cultura del consejo y avanzando en proyectos importantes, incluido un sendero ferroviario, seguridad del agua y un renacimiento de $ 700M de CBD, para apoyar el crecimiento de 50,000 residentes.