Landscaping the southern approach to the village

Road base stored at village entrance

Road base stored at village entrance

Residents noticed that Wingecarribee Shire Council (WSC) recently used the area on the southern approach to the village to store road-building materials.

The use of this area for storing materials has been discussed and residents agreed the following:

  • Storage of materials on this site is unsightly and unnecessary as there are alternative storage locations available locally
  • That WSC be asked to remove the existing gravel surface of the former Hume Highway, adjacent to the current roadway
  • Landscape this area and foreground of the ‘Historic Berrima’ sign, thereby enhancing the appearance of the southern approach to the village
  • Continue to work cooperatively with the adjacent landowner, who has recently undertaken major plantings nearby
  • To discontinue use of the area as a storage depot

It was generally felt that such use of this area is inappropriate and inconsistent with promoting Berrima as a heritage attraction, and that a more attractive approach to the village can only be more appealing to tourists, thereby benefiting both residents and local business.

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