MANILLA’s bid to save to save a local landmark is in the state premier’s hands.
Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson handed-over a letter and petition to Premier Gladys Berejiklian which asked to spare the Manilla railway viaduct from demolition.
In a letter obtained by The Leader, Mr Anderson said we couldn’t “stand by and let a part of our history be destroyed”.
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He also handed-over a petition with 433 signatures.
Locals feared the viaduct would be torn-down after safety concerns were raised about the disused structure.
John Holland Rail has said “there are several options for the future of the viaduct” and was working with stakeholders to determine the best outcome.
Jacob McArthur
Jacob McArthur is opinions editor for The Canberra Times and Australian Community Media. As part of the Canberra Times' production team, he helps the people of Canberra and beyond get the stories they need, when they need them across a range of platforms, while helping maintain a high editorial standard. Before moving to Canberra in 2020, he started with Australian Community Media in 2015 as a journalist for The Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he kept a close eye on Tamworth Regional Council. Jacob was also the co-host of ACM's Water Pressure podcast where he and Jamieson Murphy took a deep dive on issues and key decisions arising during one of the region's worst droughts on record.
Jacob McArthur is opinions editor for The Canberra Times and Australian Community Media. As part of the Canberra Times' production team, he helps the people of Canberra and beyond get the stories they need, when they need them across a range of platforms, while helping maintain a high editorial standard. Before moving to Canberra in 2020, he started with Australian Community Media in 2015 as a journalist for The Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he kept a close eye on Tamworth Regional Council. Jacob was also the co-host of ACM's Water Pressure podcast where he and Jamieson Murphy took a deep dive on issues and key decisions arising during one of the region's worst droughts on record.
