Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Mayor, Cr Tim Overall has paid respect to former Queanbeyan City Council Mayor, Dr David Madew who passed away over the weekend.
“Dr Madew made a significant contribution to the Queanbeyan community during his life, both as an elected representative and through his Queanbeyan-based medical practice,” Cr Overall said.
“Dr Madew served as an alderman from 1969-1991 and became the first popularly elected mayor of Queanbeyan Council in 1980 before retiring from the role in 1991. During his term as mayor, Queanbeyan went through a boom period of considerable growth which included the opening of the Riverside Plaza with over 40 specialised shops, Grace Brothers and Coles department stores, the Airport International Motor Inn and Convention Centre, and the Queanbeyan Tigers permanent club house. The period of boom was followed by austere financial times exacerbated by the very high interest rates souring to 17%+, and recession in 1990-91. Mayor David Madew helped steer the Queanbeyan Council through these very difficult times with the implementation of sound financial policies and measures.
“On behalf of Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, I extend my sympathies to Dr Madew’s family.”
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council will consider an official notice of condolence at its meeting on Wednesday 22 April.
