TIDY Towns finalists for 2014 have been revealed – and Singleton is in the running.
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Given it was only entered in the overall town category, the notification of finalist means Singleton will take out first, second, third or a highly commended in its section.
Winners will be announced at the award ceremony at Nundle on November 8.
Singleton Tidy Towns chairperson Lyn MacBain is delighted at the news.
“This means we have received an award every year since 2004, that’s 10 years straight, so the whole community well and truly deserves a pat on the back,” Mrs McBain said.
There continues to be some confusion over the awards concept, which is now far more than litter reduction.
“It is about sustainability and initiatives that enhance community spirit and wellbeing,” Mrs McBain said.
She added that it was also about cooperation and connection between community groups.
A written submission forms a component of the entry but it is the one-day assessment of Singleton by an assessor that is the ultimate decider.
During the assessor’s stopover earlier this year, visits were made to a variety of locations from local parks to the waste facility.
Rose Point All Abilities Park was a last-minute stop on the day’s busy agenda and proved to be the icing on the cake.
As if it was orchestrated, two teenage girls waiting in the park for netball training opened the gate for the assessor and politely said “hello” with huge welcoming smiles.
The assessor was further impressed by the many families using the park and the efforts that had been taken to ensure children, of all abilities, could enjoy the space.
“Well done Singleton, we can’t wait to hear the results in November,” Mrs MacBain said.
Singleton mayor John Martin said it was wonderful Singleton had again been recognised as a finalist.
“Singleton has a long and proud history of taking home Tidy Towns awards and in 2005 was named the NSW overall winner,” he said.