The atmosphere in the Taree council chambers was tense at the beginning of the ordinary meeting on August 22.
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When a motion to rescind the decision of July 25 to endorse the destination name Barrington Coast was rejected, it exploded.
MidCoast Council mayor David West said it was important for the community to understand the new destination name was about appealing to new visitors to the area that will support the economy.
In the wash-up of the decision to adopt the Barrington Coast name, Taree businessman Graham Brown did not mince his words.
Former Greater Taree City Council mayor Eddie Loftus believes MidCoast Council has made a massive mistake in adopting Barrington Coast.
Taree Business Chamber president John Stevens is “hopeful and optimistic” that the decision to approve the name will benefit the region.
Manning Valley Businessman’s Association president Adam Johnson said he will reserve judgement on the Barrington Coast destination name to see if MidCoast Council’s destination management plan brings an influx of tourists to the area.
