In the wake of last week's news reports on scandalous Defence Force extragavances, our mayor Paul Hogan is calling on the community to request the Prime Minister to allow civilian use of surplus Army bridges in locations of dire need, beginning with Marlee and Duffs Bridges on Tourist Drive 8 to Ellenborough Falls.
Greater Taree City Council made a formal application to the Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, for the use of two bridges out of the nineteen they learned were sitting unused in storage. Their application has received a negative reply from Senator Faulkner via Rob Oakeshott.
We suggested in the last posting that you all write to Senator Faulkner, but if you want to also email the PM, Kevin Rudd, you can go to the website:
www.pm.gov.au/PM_Connect/Email_your_PM
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