While only a small community, Whitton continues to build a strong future, according to resident Tracy Catlin. 

“We’re definitely progressing,” Mrs Catlin said. 

“The interesting thing at the moment is there are no homes for rent in Whitton. 

“They are all taken, which is great. 

“I know that’s a similar story for Leeton and Griffith, but to have a similar situation here is really good.”

Residents recently identified various “dark spots” within areas of Whitton that were in desperate need of street lighting. 

Leeton Shire Council has addressed the issue and four new street lights have been installed. 

Mrs Catlin said it was likely some weren’t aware of what Whitton had to offer. 

The town has a park and skate park in its main street precinct, the Whitton Museum and a school. 

Earlier this year the Anglican church was set to be closed in the town, but thanks to community support and outrage, it was given a reprieve.

However, there was one area that Mrs Catlin said could do with improving. 

“There’s certainly not enough retail stores in Whitton,” she said. 

“However, there is a big opportunity there for someone to come along and so something. 

“That’s probably what we are lacking the most.”

Lexi King is a long-time member of various committees in Whitton and she said the proactive nature of residents helped to ensure the town remained on stable ground. 

“We’ve got a really good relationship with council, but we also know how to help ourselves,” she said. 

“All you have to do is look at the skate park. When we were getting that up and running, we started out own fundraising and council came on board with grant funding to help out.”

The Whitton Museum is also set to return to its normal operating hours next month in a bid to attract more visitors and residents of nearby areas to the town.