Vacy Infrastructure Projects

VACY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

These are all the known Vacy Resources/Infrastructure projects that are already on the boil.

Sharing this information helps us come together to assess where we are now and ensure everyone has a voice in planning for the future. A heartfelt thank you to the individuals, committees, and groups whose hard work and initiative have driven so much progress—none of what we already have would been possible without your efforts.

Actual EV station at Vacy Village

STATUS: COMPLETED

Council initiative with support from Dungog Regional Tourism
Located in Vacy due to power access
2 bay EV charging station being put in by Council by mid-December 2024
Very basic placement diagram can be seen here.

Bringing the sexy back to Vacy Oval

STATUS: NEARING COMPLETION

Managed by the 355 Committee Vacy - includes new fence, cricket pitch, shelter, trees and irrigation
Stockman's Cricket Club are fixing up the change rooms
Scorpion's/Stockman's/355 are working together to fix the soil/grass condition post lively soccer season.

Beautification of Clarkes Crossing

STATUS: IN PROGRESS

A joint initiative of the Gresford Landcare Group and Vacy individuals, with workshops held monthly all year
A variety of native and locally appropriate species of flora have been planted.
A local a landscaper volunteered to help enable grass seeds to be sown

Footpaths and pedestrian crossing

STATUS: GRANT SUBMITTED

Council initiative now with other interested parties.
Second raised footpath at the bottom of the image was a subsequent amendment request that is being considered by the DSC Local Traffic Committee (full picture here)

Riverbank stairs at Clarkes Crossing

STATUS: GRANT REJECTED

A project of the Gresford Landcare Group. What they're doing down there is community magic.
A copy of the grant has been requested so more details can be shared.

Street lights in new developments

STATUS: SEEKING CONSULTATION

The new streetlights, requested by developers (not the council), raise concerns about light pollution and the neighbourhood's rural feel.
Conversations with council ongoing to see if they can be turned off until houses are built, and to exclude them from future projects.

Irrigation at Clarkes Crossing

STATUS: FUNDING SECURED

Purpose is to water the trees being established along that track
It's not awaiting Council approval – includes tank, solar power, pump, lines and installation.
Finding the perfect location for the tank has been tricky

Dedicated Grants Officer at Council

STATUS: ELECTION COMMITTMENT

67% of Council funds come from grants (not rate payers) as we are a large shire with few people. We don't however, have someone dedicated to managing them.
Other areas have recently done so and had much success. This is an election promise we will watch closely.

Painting the water tower

STATUS: ON HOLD

Provisional approval gained from the owner (Hunter Water)
Tank is getting replaced in the next 2 years, so waiting for this to happen.
Local artist has been approach to do a wildlife/rural scene.
More recently peeps have wondered what's happening with the 'old' tank

St Johns Church to be sold

STATUS:CONFIRMED

To be sold by the Anglican Church in the next year.
The columbarium/cremation wall to be moved to the front and a fence put up.
We could try fundraise to purchase and repurpose as an ideas hub, informal library and community garden prepared but it's a long shot!

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