The Macleay Valley's local community radio is preparing to move to a new location with new ideas for the future of the station on the horizon. or signup to continue reading from its 59 Elbow Street studio to a smaller venue on Tozer Street, West Kempsey. Tank FM's new president Chris King said the move was probably something that was meant to happen.
"The owner was wanting to sell [the old studio] so that's the main push," he said. "And the building needs renovation and things to be done." The station was notified of the owner's plans to sell the station in late 2023 and voted at the The after making the move from Rudder Park.
But as a community station, the move has all been and sponsorships. Fundraisers and raffles have been used to help fund not just the move but building facilities and sound proofing the new location. "It's a community radio station so it's supported by the people," Mr King said.
"So a lot of the money will go into the moving, the rent for the new place and building so that money will be used very quickly." "We've got sponsors coming at us now..
. and that's substantial as well." The Elbow Street building is still currently up for sale, despite going to auction on April 12, 2024.
Stone Real Estate Kempsey licensee Carlos Peters said the sale had fallen through but that the property is priced competitively. "As with the rest of the market, inquiry is down," he said. "It's not where we expect it to be.
" The move has been a major step for Tank FM but for Mr K.