Murrami CWA says the town's school grounds are beyond repair

That is how the Murrami Country Women's Association has described the former Murrami Public School and its grounds.

The organisation has highlighted the issue of the school's grounds being in a state of disrepair after it was closed down in 2014.

Students at the school back then had the choice of either finding education elsewhere in Leeton shire or attending the newly-formed amalgamated entity of Whitton-Murrami Public School in Whitton.

Last year The Irrigator highlighted this same issue, but it appears little has been done by the Department of Education since then.

The department still owns the site and last year confirmed it was still assessing its "future use".

In the meantime, Murrami CWA publicity officer Iris Herrmann said the school grounds and buildings were becoming more than just an eyesore.

"The school was closed in 2014 and, since then, has been left to ruin," she said.

"The windows have been broken and boarded up and the building is going to ruin.

"High grass covers the school yard and there has been vermin and snakes (on the grounds).

"We will lodge a complaint with the Department of Education and our local member."

Last year the department said once a decision was made on the future use of the site, plans would be made for the retention or divestment of the grounds.

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It said any property disposal will be made in accordance with NSW Treasury Regulations.

The department has been contacted by The Irrigator for comment, but a response was not received by the stipulated deadline.

Meanwhile, the Murrami CWA has resumed its regular monthly meetings in the town's hall following COVID restrictions.

Eric Hudson was the group's most recent guest speaker, speaking about the Leeton Friends of Luro organisation.

While restrictions have eased, the group is still unsure as to whether or not its annual conference will go ahead in October.