STAFF WRITER
There was a gathering at the border at the Lions Road, today, Monday, July 27 where Kyogle Lions Club members presented a cheque to the council.
The cheque came from funds raised through the Lions Road donation box that drivers contribute to as they cross the border.
Mayor Danielle Mulholland thanked the Kyogle Lions Club.
“This is a wonderful example of what makes our community so special,” Ms Mulholland said. 
“Every coin and every note placed in the Lions Road donation box reflects the generosity of people who appreciate this remarkable scenic drive.”
Kyogle Lions Club members maintain the donation box and collect the money.
The Lions Road was built between 1969 and 1971 by the Kyogle Lions Club and local volunteers after the government rejected funding for the road. A basic dirt track was opened in December 1970–71, and was later fully sealed.
The Lions Road is a spectacular touring routes, attracting visitors as they travel through the Border Ranges and into the Kyogle district.
Ms Mulholland said, volunteers are the backbone of rural communities. 
“When organisations like the Kyogle Lions Club and Council work together, we can achieve outcomes that benefit everyone,” she said.
The council is given the donations to help with beautifying the road and for signage about the Lions Road.