Alice Springs Mayor Asta Hill spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson, following this week's town council meeting. Big news includes the announcement of the public library's new site, Sitzler awarded the contract for the CBD Regeneration project and how the new council has been progressing together. Also discussed was the proposed liquor law changes, with submissions open to the public until 18 December. Other items: the council has also renewed the lease on Alice Springs 50 Plus Community Centre with the lease terms including a five-year period with the option for a further five years, at a rent of $1 per year; local artist Chris Scott of Brushcraft has been appointed to create 
the Geoff Miers Commemorative Roundabout public artwork. This concept stood out for the way it 
honours Geoff’s legacy while embracing the beauty of the Sturt’s Desert Pea; Council has supported a motion to explore the possibility of re-establishing a Committee of People with Disability.

Alice Springs Mayor Asta Hill spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson, following this week's <a href="https://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/council-meetings/">town council meeting</a>. Big news includes the announcement of the public library's new site, Sitzler awarded the contract for the CBD Regeneration project and how the new council has been progressing together. Also discussed was the proposed liquor law changes, with submissions open to the public until 18 December. Other items: the council has also renewed the lease on Alice Springs 50 Plus Community Centre with the lease terms including a five-year period with the option for a further five years, at a rent of $1 per year; local artist Chris Scott of Brushcraft has been appointed to create&nbsp; the Geoff Miers Commemorative Roundabout public artwork. This concept stood out for the way it&nbsp; honours Geoff&rsquo;s legacy while embracing the beauty of the Sturt&rsquo;s Desert Pea; Council has supported a motion to explore the possibility of re-establishing a Committee of People with Disability.

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Presented live weekdays on 8CCC Radio 102.1FM.
Stream through the 8CCC Connect app and 8ccc.com.au
Listen back to interviews On Demand or through our podcast
8CCC Big Brekky is supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation