Cr Thaler’s Concerns with the Proposed Monaro Rail Trail
From The Snowy Mountains News article Feb 22, 2025
“The motion to reinstate the Monaro Rail Trail project into the Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s delivery and operational plan has been passed, but not before sparking intense debate among councillors, reflecting a mix of enthusiasm for potential economic rejuvenation and caution over possible risks and costs.
Not all councillors share Councillor Davis’s optimism. Councillor Thaler criticised the proposal, suggesting that the council’s resources would be better utilised addressing fundamental infrastructure needs. “I would rather put our efforts into more urgent priorities,” Thaler expressed, highlighting concerns over diverting resources away from essential services.
Councillor Rose echoed these reservations, voicing concerns about potential environmental issues and hidden costs in regards to the potential presence of heavy metals and asbestos under railway lines in the region.”
Quoted from The Snowy Mountains News article Feb 22, 2025.
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