Joe Marshall of Lajamanu has become the newest councillor (Cr) in the ward of Northern Tanami in the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC).

The Northern Territory Electoral Commission (NTEC) held a by-election in September after the previous councillor, Norbert Patrick, resigned. Mr Patrick was also the Deputy President, and the Council has now made Cr Warren Williams the new Deputy President.

“I would like to welcome Cr Marshall to the Council,” said CDRC President Adrian Dixon, “and congratulate Cr Williams in his new position.”

There was one other candidate, Steven Morton, for the single vacancy.

You can view the results of the by-election on the NTEC website here.

On 4 September, the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) Willowra Works team began construction on the Granites Mines Affected Areas Aboriginal Corporation (GMAAAC) funded West Side Park in Willowra, a community located 340km north-west of Alice Springs.

The construction includes shade shelters and seating for over 30 people.

“These parks will increase the liveability of the community, which aligns with goal three of our Regional Plan,” said CDRC President, Adrian Dixon. “They will provide an outside meeting place to make important decisions on the direction we want our communities to go,” he said.

This is the second of three parks being constructed and is scheduled to be finished in January 2020.

The CDRC Regional Plan 2018-22 (Year 2) can be found here.