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Industrial site at Nairne's entrance?
Mount Barker District Council was considering an industrial development on the Princes Highway - Woodside Road corner. The NACC has run a campaign over several years opposing this development in the proposed form and with the support of the vast majority of the Nairne community. In the latter part of 2007 Council decided to remove all new sites from the Planning Amendment Report (PAR). This means that site's zoning remains unchanged.

It is possible that a new PAR may be developed for that site in the future however Council has committed itself to full community consultation should this happen.

Nairne Heritage Mural project

Anzac mural on the side of the CFS building in the Main St

The Nairne Heritage Mural project sets out to display, in highly visual form, the history of the town and its early residents. It is plannned to create around 25 murals distributed along the Main Street each of which will depict, in the main, an activity which occurred at the mural location in the early days. Examples are blacksmith, school, postal office amd the like.
The project will be formally launched on Founders Day 2008 by the mayor of Mt. Barker, Anne Ferguson. It is anticipated that there will be 6 murals completed by then with another 6 by the end of 2008. So far the project has been funded by the District Council of Mt. Barker but sponsorships are being sought. Currently the NACC is in the process of applying for donations to be tax deductible.
Completion of the project is expected to be around the end of 2009 by which time Nairne's rich history will be vividly displayed to residents and visitors alike. The NACC believes that this will be the only mural collection of its kind and size on mainland Australia and will attract visitors from around the country.
Sponsors will be sought shortly for future murals and they will be acknowledged at the relevant mural site. Donations can be individuals or corporate and can include a full mural sponsorship of approximately $600.
Watch this space for future news on sponsorship opportunities and the project's progress.

Australia Post stamps and Postcards of Nairne
Specially printed postcards and postage stamps will be available for sale on Founders Day. The quality postcards are made up of scenes from earlier events and the postage stamps will feature local individuals in period costume. Stamped cards will be on sale with a specially made Nairne Founders Day postmark. The stamps will be a limited edition and are expected to be in demand by collectors. The Founders Day postmark will be available at the Post office after Founders Day for 30 days so any unfranked cards will need to franked at the Post Office before 7th April if the special Nairne postmark is required. After that they will be franked with the standard Nairne Post Office postmark.

Additionally a limited number of caps and stubby holders with the Nairne logo will be on sale. These are attractive items in the Nairne colours of maroon and white. Be early to be sure of getting what you want.

Bythorne Park opens
The new park on Woodside Road is finished. It has numerous features including a lake, a rotunda, play areas, an ampitheatre with a stage and more. The District Council of Mount Barker developed the park over the past year.

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