FREE: Public Water Forum — Armidale Town Hall

A public forum with a panel of relevant stakeholders, experts and key players to discuss and explain Armidale’s current water situation, climate emergency, impact of water from drought, fires, and heat, dam levels, water restrictions, high-water users, mid and long term water security, and Project Zero30.

Followed by a constructive Q&A to help clarify the current situation, what’s been done to date, and what’s planned for our future to ensure our water security.

Q & A Panellists include (facilitated by Adam Blakester):

• Simon Murray, Mayor
• Scott Macdonald — ARC GM Business
• Shane Anderson — ARC Manager Utilities
• Dr Charles Lynch — Regional rep & Deputy Chair, NSWALC
• Suzannah Mitchell— Environmental & Sustainability Manager, UNE
• Patrick Crick— Operation Services Manager, UNE
• Dr Robert Patterson— LanFAX Armidale;
• Dr Jennifer Hamilton— Community Weathering Station

Lastly, there will be displays of council water information, and community weathering station.

Forum is Thursday 6 February 2020: 7–9pm Town Hall, 127 Rusden Street

The forum is followed by a delicious light supper and informal conversation. Everyone is Welcome, as are small donations