Council joins fight to save camp spot Save
By By Kim Waters
Nov. 15, 2012, midnight
MOUNT Isa's leaders will fight a state government decision to close the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre, saying the camp closure was detrimental for kids in the North West.
At yesterday's Mount Isa City Council meeting mayor Tony McGrady carried a motion for council to support the Spinifex Parents and Citizens Association in their push for a reversal of the state government decision.
Cr McGrady said council would also write to other schools in the region, requesting their support.
He said the Magnetic Island camp was often the first chance for Mount Isa kids to experience the surf and sand.
"Education is about reading, writing and arithmetic, but it's also about personal development," Cr McGrady said...
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