Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Members statements
Walhalla
Wayne FARNHAM
Walhalla
Wayne FARNHAM (Narracan) (10:58): Congratulations to the Walhalla community for their nomination to become a World Heritage listed site by UNESCO. Having served as a major hub during the Victorian gold rush, Walhalla now is a tiny town with just a few dozen permanent residents. However, it has a massive tourist population, each year attracting more than 100,000 visitors. It would put Walhalla alongside other landmarks like our Royal Exhibition Building and the Sydney Opera House. It does amaze me that an international body like UNESCO would see the value of Walhalla but I cannot get this government to put sewerage in Walhalla, and that is disappointing.