On reflection I have grave concerns about the proposed site on the old velodrome at the Paradise end of Peel Street.

This issue was raised a couple of times during the meeting but was dismissed without serious discussion. There seemed little enthusiasm for the university to be set on a green site.

Those driving this move seemed to have no issue with the proposed location seeming to agree this high-rise building would be ideal, but I disagree.

I think this limits our vision of what this facility could be now and in the future

We live in a rural area and we all know by the increased traffic, Tamworth is growing. Council is continuing to improve our city with parks and road works, but I think we must be careful not make our beautiful city into a chaotic space.

The proposed site is on a busy roundabout at Scott Road, a major access from South Tamworth and city bypass with no room to grow. There was some suggestion the university could just purchase surrounding properties but is this viable? The area on the river is lovely but already we have a wonderful well used playground that brings lots of traffic and there are plans to set up an arts complex down this end of the city.

I think it will be wonderful to have a university but I believe we could find a better site.

Kate Burke, 

Moore Creek

Tamworth would be better served by promotion of the pure foods and superb agricultural products produced in the region than supporting some imported artificial crap.

Phil Chaseling, 

Tamworth

Through your paper I would like to plead with the people of Tamworth and district to support the nurses in their demand for more staff.

I have just been discharged after three weeks in rehab (stroke victim) at Tamworth hospital. There are 22 patients in bed at night and 80 per cent are unable to get out of bed unaided and 50 per cent are unable to walk. There are two nurses at night to care for these 22 patients.

The patients suffer, although the nurses give 110 per cent it takes time to answer all their calls. 

I encourage all readers to contact the Minister for Health for more funding for nurses and staffing.

Noreene Tanner, 

Manilla

Walcha is in a situation of an unreliable replenishing water supply and suggestions of pumping water from the eastern escarpment are reasonable.

Bendemeer is in a similar plight and is always wanting a reliable supply in dry times. Above Bendemeer there are good practical sites for a significant water storage on the McDonald River.

A dam could supply Walcha and Bendemeer and maybe Kootingal if large enough and would be an asset which would benefit many, long into the future. Perhaps this proposal is worth consideration among the many others available.

Colin Sherman, 

Watson's Creek

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