Club is blown away by generous gift from Mayor Blundell
THE answer to a long-winded saga involving a bunya nut tree, one council and a croquet club is a $370 leaf-blower.
Two representatives from the Warwick Croquet Club attended the Southern Downs Regional Council general meeting yesterday to receive the handy tool which will keep the playing green clear of bunya nuts, leaves and twigs.
The tree located in Leslie Park drops foliage onto the club's playing grounds.
Council staff inspected the tree on November 20 and found it to be healthy and stable.
The issue has been brought before the council on many occasions since 2004.
Mayor Peter Blundell, whose discretionary fund was used to purchase the leaf-blower, said he was pleased to put the issue to rest.
"The Bunya tree is dear to us," he said.
Mayor Blundell stood true to his belief he was not sure the leaf-blower would solve their problems.
"I hope it works for you. But if it doesn't I will be happy to buy it back from you," he said.
Mrs Gartery said the club was grateful for the power-tool.
"It will be a wonderful help," she said.
During the general meeting Councillor Jamie Mackenzie raised concerns about the wording of the recommendation.
"I think it should be amended to read 'will continue with the annual program of dead wood and bunya nut removal'," Cr Mackenzie said.
"Instead of just nut removal."
After a quick giggle the other councillors and Mayor agreed this was a reasonable amendment.
