Governor visits City of Clarence

City of Clarence recently welcomed Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD for an official visit.
The visit provided an opportunity to showcase Clarence’s diverse communities, cultural life, natural environment, community organisations and local enterprises.
Mayor Brendan Blomeley and City of Clarence Chief Executive Officer Ian Nelson welcomed Her Excellency and Dr Walters to the council chambers, where they received an overview of the municipality’s social and economic landscape.
The visit continued at Rosny Farm, where they met staff and learned about the site’s role as the cultural heart of Clarence.
Her Excellency and Dr Walters then visited Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre, meeting staff, volunteers and community members involved in its wide range of programs and support services.
The visit also included a meeting with members of Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club Tasmania South, which supports serving and former Australian Defence Force personnel, veterans and their families through camaraderie, advocacy and practical welfare assistance.
At Seven Mile Beach, Her Excellency and Dr Walters toured 7 Mile Beach Golf Club and heard about the vision behind the course and its emerging contribution to recreation, tourism and the local economy.
The day concluded with a civic reception hosted by Mayor Blomeley at Killara Distillery in Richmond, attended by representatives from government, business, industry and community organisations.