I feel the same excitement as they do in support of the plan for the years ahead now regarding the Inland Rail connection. It has been once a dream, but not anymore.  

The expansion of industry and jobs, long term, will, together with the airport facility upgrade, bring about a dream I have had for Tamworth over my lifetime.

People of Gunnedah, Narrabri and the Namoi Valley will see my wonderment of the next 20 years. Thank you for your support. 

Mayor Col Murray has been pushing very hard for this for many years. His influence has been appreciated.   

Anyone who see the development for the Namoi Valley has the vision for permanent jobs and businesses opening up for the next hundred years. 

Of course, primary industry will carry on regardless, like it has been in the past.  

I am particularly talking about business opportunities long term which may never have happened otherwise. 

My push in local government has always been jobs for a wide range of trades and professions, for young people who come out of Tamworth high schools, much like I did.  

I am hoping that this will give that opportunity in the years ahead. 

It will be one of the greatest single mechanisms through inland Australia we will ever see.

Warren W H Woodley  OAM

Tamworth