It is understood the second officer will be transferred from Albury though the date is not confirmed.
Constable McNamara is a local who lives in Howlong and grew up there.
His grandfather, Kenny McNamara is captain of the Howlong Rural Fire Service, and his father is deputy captain.
The news will be welcomed in the town, and the possibility of new carparking in Lowe Square may well be too, but what of the town’s BMX track?
Federation Council is asking for community feedback on a proposal from the Lowe Square management committee to remove the existing BMX dirt track at the reserve in order to free up space for overflow car parking during major sporting events and high-use periods.
The Lowe Square committee say the track is outdated and in poor condition.
The immediate proposal is to remove the track to convert the area into overflow parking, but the committee also supports a plan to replace the track with a modern alternative if grant funding becomes available.
They say they would like to see a new pump track in Lowe Square, near the Flying Fox, which is a popular area for families.
Input from Howlong Primary School indicated a preference for a future modern pump track facility.
Council is inviting residents to have their say on the proposed BMX Track removal.
Federation Council mayor, Cheryl Cook said overflow parking was a constant challenge and the proposal was about finding a smart, two-part solution.
She said the BMX track was genuinely outdated, and converting the space into overflow car parking addressed a practical and persistent problem for Lowe Square, especially during busy events.
Consultation is open until December 1 with an online survey on the council website.
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