Saturday, July 19, saw the Bulahdelah community unveil another carved wooden seat as part of their community seating project.

Implemented by the Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism the project celebrated the pride the community has in its local craftsmen, natural assets and history.

The first seat was launched in September 2007 and sponsored by 2006 year 11 Bulahdelah Central School’s Red Cross Youth Challenge.

The latest seat, made by Ray Towers and carved by John Startin, was sponsored by MidCoast Water.

The seat features the Myall River Steamer, a flat bottomed steamer with a six horse power wood steam engine.

The steamer carried timber, produce and passengers from the early 1900s to the late 1940s on the Myall River between Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens.

Another four seats will be carved and placed along the main street for tourists and locals to sit.

These seats will depict key community issues and historical events that have occurred throughout the history of the town, such as the towns mining and timber history and the waterways that run through the town.

The seat was unveiled by MidCoast Water chairperson Cr Carol McCaskie.

Cr McCaskie congratulated the chamber on the effort it is making to showcase the talents of local residents in the town.

Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism president Brian Cook thanked MidCoast Water for their sponsorship and all the councillors that came to give their support.