Ideas from the New England region
Name | Votes | Date Added | Town | Description | Thumbnail |
Railway Restaurant |
66 |
2012-02-15 |
To refurbish the old railway carriages up on the rails at the end of Niagara St and convert them into a rolling restaurant that travels between Armidale and Walcha every hour so that people eating may enjoy a pleasant view. The restoration of the original railway carriages would ensur |
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Fixing and Extending Paths around town |
6 |
2014-10-13 |
Fixing the foot paths around town that are broken or damaged, and extending them so that all town blocks have accessible footpaths for prams. |
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Winter Wonderland |
63 |
2012-02-15 |
The Winter Wonderland will be the talking point for all visitors and residents in Armidale. A winter ‘hub’ of activities that encourages us to embrace our beautiful winter period, not hibernate through it! New England’s Winter Wonderland would see an ice skating rink develop |
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Football Fields |
1 |
2012-02-15 |
New Football field designed to not cover with water during a flood for evacution relief. To prevent water on the field we will dig a large moat and fill it with Crocadiles... |
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Cobb Co Coffee House |
2 |
2012-02-15 |
To have a Moonbi Coffee Shop and Arthouse at the old Cobb & Co. building on the New England Highway. This venue would have a relaxing atmosphere, live music, extended evening open hours and a liqour license with return bus transport to Victoria's house. |
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Punt New England |
37 |
2012-10-18 |
Inspiration for this idea has come from similar university cities in the UK such as Oxford. It basically allows a bit of relaxed fun and provides an attraction for residents and importantly tourists to enjoy. For this idea to work, Armidale will require a damming and widening of the Dumaresq Cree |
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Little Book Library |
15 |
2013-04-08 |
A Little Book Library is a pretty drop box on your street (or your front lawn), FULL OF BOOKS! Take one now, return one later. The idea is to have these dotted throughout our community, with a selection of your favourite pre-loved books in them (y |
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Tamworth Adventure Playground |
13 |
2012-03-16 |
Tamworth Adventure Playground is a project based on the ideas of local children of Tamworth and the surrounding areas. It will be over 3/4 of an acre of custom-designed play equipment for children of all ages and abilities. A local committee has been formed to build awareness about the |
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The Backtrack Classroom/Gallery |
284 |
2012-03-17 |
With the assistance of members of the Rotary Club of Armidale this project would provide a multi purpose room at the BackTrack headquarters on Waterfall Way. The room, adjacent to the welding shed, is in poor repair and if refurbished could be used throughout the year as a classroom , studio and |
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11 |
2012-10-17 |
Margaret Olley’s, Yellow Room Triptych is regarded by many in the art world as her masterpiece. Armidale’s New England Regional Art Museum is raising funds to purchase this magnificent oil painting from one of Australia’s most world renowned painters for its fa |