Hunter上议员提议自愿与Muswellbrook合并,以解决债务、基础设施成本和经济对采矿的依赖问题。 Upper Hunter councillor proposes voluntary merger with Muswellbrook to address debt, infrastructure costs, and economic reliance on mining.

上Hire Hunter Shire议员Troy Stolz已提议将他的委员会与Muswellbrook Shire合并, 以解决Muswellbrook地区2 460万美元的债务、不断上涨的基础设施成本以及经济上对采矿的依赖。 Upper Hunter Shire councillor Troy Stolz has proposed merging his council with Muswellbrook Shire to tackle a $24.6 million debt, rising infrastructure costs, and economic reliance on mining in Muswellbrook. 潜在的合并旨在削减行政开支,增强与国家的谈判能力,促进经济多样化。 The potential merger aims to cut administrative expenses, boost bargaining power with the state, and promote economic diversification. Stolz计划正式开始会谈,同时注意到共同的地理、服务和价值观。 Stolz plans to formally initiate talks, noting shared geography, services, and values. 他承认过去对强迫合并的抵制,但强调这一进程将是自愿的,旨在开展对话。 While acknowledging past resistance to forced amalgamations, he stresses the process would be voluntary and aimed at dialogue. Muswellbrook没有反对这一想法,将考虑一项正式提案,但强调任何最终决定都由新南威尔士州政府作出,需要证据、社区投入和经证明的好处。 Muswellbrook has not opposed the idea and would consider a formal proposal, but emphasized that any final decision rests with the NSW Government and would require evidence, community input, and proven benefits.