Making Tracks street party this Saturday

SOUTH Murwillumbah’s culture and vibrant community spirit will be on show tomorrow, Saturday, November 30, at the Making Tracks Street Party.

The free community event celebrates the milestones in Murwillumbah of 130 years of railway history, the evolution of Prospero Street, and the further revitalisation of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said a community street party was a fantastic way to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Murwillumbah Railway Station and the adjoining precinct.

“Just as the railway station was a key meeting point for residents and visitors to Murwillumbah back in the 1890s, so it is now breathing new life back into this part of town at the head of the Rail Trail,” Cr Cherry said.

Witness Edmund and Amelia Lepht as they use the Rail Trail as a runway to launch their magnificent, one of a kind, flying machine, the Flycycle. Photo: SUPPLIED

“I look forward to watching Prospero Street thrive and develop into a key destination in its own right.”

Prospero Street and the Rail Trail will host activities, exhibitions, live music and refreshments from various local food providers. Fun, family features include vintage cars, vibrant street art, a trackless train ride, historical exhibitions and hidden stories, skateboarding and bike care workshops, and vintage clothes stalls.

Live entertainment includes The Jacks Band, Phil and Tilley on the Jam Van, and performances by the Big Blue Duo and Luke Pauley at the station.

Hop on the Dinky D’s Express for a looping trackless train ride around Prospero Street, offering fun for kids and adults. Photo: SUPPLIED

NSW Minister for Roads, Arts, Music and the Night-Time Economy, Jobs and Tourism John Graham said the government’s vibrancy agenda was about backing locals to create events and entertainment that works for their local community.

“The Open Streets program is about temporarily transforming our main streets into vibrant and welcoming public event spaces,” Graham said.

“Too often, our main streets are something we drive through rather than drive to. Our streets are a critical part of our public and social infrastructure. Great streets make great towns and centres and reflect the local community and culture.”

The Making Tracks Street Party kicks off at 2.30 pm. Further information can be found at businessmurwillumbah.com.au/street-party