The Member for Monaro John Barilaro has announced $10,000 in funding towards the purchase of the Nimmitabel Bell.
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The 95 year old American church bell has already been officially unveiled but is yet to be installed.
The funding grant from the NSW Government will help with the purchase cost of the historic bell.
“The one tonne bell was purchased by the community to symbolise the town’s growth and encourage tourists to visit,” said Mr Barilaro.
“The community wanted to purchase the bell to symbolise the town’s new-found growth and rejuvenation.
“The bell is a symbol of community pride, a waypoint for the continued growth of Nimmitabel and I am pleased the NSW Government saw fit to help out.”
Mr Barilaro described the work put in by the Lions Club, the wider Nimmitabel community and the Snowy Monaro Regional Council as a monumental effort.