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Poppet Head- Community Opinion Sought

Media Release 26 August 2009

Bland Shire Council has extensively reviewed the poppet head structure situated in Cooinda Park and found it to be unsafe in its current state.

The Poppet Head was erected as part of the Wyalong Centenary celebrations and was completed in 1995. Concerns as to the safety and structural adequacy of the structure have led to the poppet head being closed and locked for several years.

Council commissioned a structural assessment of the poppet head by GHD in 2008. A copy of the report can be located on Council's website.

As a result of the report, Council has put forward several options for consideration regarding this structure and is seeking community input as to the future of the poppet head.

Extensive research into the current state of the poppet head has assisted Council in forming the following options;

1. Carry out repairs as recommended to first platform level at a cost of $126,000
2. Carry out repairs as necessary to first and second platform level at a cost of $169,300
3. Keep the structure locked and secure against unathorised entry. This option will allow the Poppet Head to go further into decline and be a safety concern to the community.
4. Demolish the structure at a cost of approximately $15,000 and create a professional historical record and  commemorative plaque to be installed on the site.

Forms containing the above options are available from Council's Offices,  Council's website and Council's display at the West Wyalong show on 2 September. All completed forms are to be returned to Council by Friday the 2 October.

Bland Shire Council values all feedback

Contact details
Manager of Development Services
Tel: 02 6972 2266
Fax: 02 6972 2145
council@blandshire.nsw.gov.au

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