725 Squadron granted Freedom of Entry to Coffs
HUNDREDS turned out to see 725 Squadron twinned with Coffs Harbour.
EARLIER: A SQUADRON of naval helicopters will fly over Coffs Harbour's CBD today to mark the honour of being granted Freedom of Entry into the city.
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Mayor Denise Knight will present the 725 Squadron, which was adopted by Coffs Harbour last year, with a ceremonial scroll in a special ceremony at the council chambers at 11am.
The Freedom of Entry is embodied in the ceremonial scroll that allows the bearer ''to enter the township of Coffs Harbour with weapons drawn, flags flying and drums playing''.
A march from the chamber to Harbour Dr will follow the ceremony at 11.20am. During the march, the squadron will be challenged by the Police Local Area Commander where they will present the scroll to show they have the right to be in the city.
CBD roads will be closed for the march and are expected to reopen at around noon.
Castle St, Vernon St, a section of Gordon St and a section of Harbour Dr will be closed from about 10.30am through until noon.
All the streets will not be closed for the whole time and will reopen once the procession has passed through each street.
In addition to the rolling road closures, there will be some limitations to street parking on Castle St from 5am, Gordon St from 5am (only effects eight parking spots) and Harbour Dr from 10.30am.
Both the Council and C.ex car parks will remain open, with alternate entry/exit points in place during the closures.
The 725 Squadron is a training unit for Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk Romeo naval combat helicopters.
The squadron was formed more than 50 years ago.
