THE Upper Hunter National Servicemen's Association and Affiliates (Nashos) have praised the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) for its efforts in helping them maintain their memorial sites in Muswellbrook.
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Vice-president Ray Cannon visited the local provisioning centre recently to seek assistance in gaining access to ARTC land in order to run pipes to preserve the group's "sacred area" on Aberdeen Street.
With increased water restrictions, the current irrigation in place is no longer permitted to be used.
So, the task was to lay piping just inside of the rail corridor and past an ARTC entry gate.
But, the staff at the facility not only stepped up to the call, they went "the extra mile", according to Mr Cannon.
"Corridor coordinator James Johnson and area manager David Green, from the Muswellbrook Provisioning Centre, volunteered to work with the Nashos' team," he said.
"In the end, they did it all to keep us safe and ensure the integrity of the ARTC's assets was maintained.
"They were fantastic to deal with - and we can't thank them enough.
"It's not often you get that kind of support [these days]."
The duo was only too willing to be of service.
"I'll admit, it was hard labour," Mr Green said.
"However, it's a job well executed and a great demonstration of working with our community partners for a mutually beneficial outcome.
"Our new Nashos' friends deserve some gratitude as well.
"But, we've assisted the [Muswellbrook] PCYC before.
"We're happy to do stuff like that around town."
