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MARCH - APRIL 2017

COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN:

GEORGES RIVER news

Share Your Thoughts Georges River Council is currently preparing its first Community Strategic Plan which will identify the priorities, aspirations and vision of the community for the next 10 years. The Community Strategic Plan will be developed by Council in consultation with State agencies, community groups and individuals who live, work, study or play in our local government area. It will also take into consideration relevant State and regional plans that will have an impact on the Georges River Council area.

to develop the draft Community Strategic Plan, is open until 30 April 2017.

Council has developed a short survey for the community to share your thoughts on the medium and long-term issues for the Georges River area and your vision for the development of the community. Your valuable input through the survey will help Council identify the key issues and challenges and expected levels of service that will inform the preparation of the Community Strategic Plan.

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Residents receiving Georges River News by mail will find a copy of the postcard survey in your letterbox. The survey is available in hardcopy as a postcard at Council’s Service Centres, libraries, museum and community centres or online at Council’s website. The survey, which is the first stage of working with the community

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For more information on the development of the Community Strategic Plan visit Council’s website www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

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GEORGES RIVER NEWS: March - April 2017

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COUNCIL NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR As Georges River Council passes the half-way mark between the establishment of Council and the September 2017 election of new Councillors, it is evident there have been many community benefits resulting from amalgamation. Over the past eight months, Council has taken significant steps towards building a more efficient organisation with a focus on delivering higher quality and better integrated services and facilities for its residents. Already our buying power has saved $520,000 in insurance and road-resheeting costs and these savings will be reinvested back into the community. The 2017/18 Budget will include an increase in capital works and will bring forward many projects which have been on the agenda for years. These include finalising the upgrade of Forest Road, Hurstville, new sports amenities buildings and improved accessibility to public toilets. Other merger achievements include: • An additional rebate has been provided to the 3,300 pensioners in the previous Kogarah City Council at a cost of $250,000

• More funding assistance for community groups increasing from $147,000 to $200,000 • An expanded graffiti removal service which covers the whole local government area • Expanded childcare centres with more accessibility, which offers greater choice for families • Agreement with the St George Business Chamber to better support small business • Expanded customer service transactions so that customers can choose to make payments or request services at either Kogarah or Hurstville Service Centres. Council has also committed to extensive community engagement for the development of new Council policies and initiatives, such as the draft Venue Hire Grant Policy and the new Council logo. From March, a series of open discussions with Council’s General Manager Gail Connolly, senior staff and myself will commence, providing an opportunity for the community to come and share their feedback on Council matters. If you have any questions or suggestions for improvement, I encourage you to write to me or to call Council.

Mayor and Councillor representation from 2017 The Local Government election for Georges River Council will take place in September 2017. Council will have 15 elected Councillors across five wards, with three Councillors per ward. The Mayor of Georges River Council will be elected by Councillors for a period of two years.

Rate payments can now be made at both Service Centres Residents and ratepayers of the Georges River Council can pay their rates at both the Kogarah or Hurstville Service Centres, as well as online or by direct debit.

Council Elections: Saturday 9 September 2017 John Rayner PSM Administrator, Georges River Council

Council meetings Meet the Administrator sessions Residents have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with Georges River Council Administrator John Rayner at a number of Meet the Administrator information sessions that will be held throughout the local government area. Information sessions currently scheduled: Ward: Kogarah When: Monday 13 March | Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm Where: Kogarah Library, Town Square, Kogarah Transport: Kogarah Library is located within close proximity to Kogarah Train Station and bus stops. Ward: Blakehurst When: Monday 20 March | Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm Where: Kyle on Georges, 12 Merriman Street, Kyle Bay Transport: Bus stops are located approximately 400 metres from the venue.

Transport: Civic Centre is located within close proximity to Hurstville Train Station and bus stops. Ward: Mortdale When: Monday 15 May | Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm Where: Mortdale Community Centre, 2B Boundary Road, Mortdale Transport: Mortdale Community Centre is within walking distance to Oatley (650 metres) and Mortdale (700 metres) Train Stations. Note: Venues may be subject to change Residents interested in making an appointment can do so by phoning Council, or by submitting an online request via Council’s website.

Residents are welcome to speak prior to the commencement of a Council meeting. You may register by emailing Council at [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the Council meeting or with staff at the venue 15 minutes before the meeting is scheduled to commence. All meetings start at 6.00pm. Any enquiries can be directed to our Governance Team via 9330 6400. Date

Venue

Monday 3 April 2017

Mortdale Community Centre, 2B-2C Boundary Road, Mortdale

Monday 1 May 2017

Hurstville Civic Centre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Monday 5 June 2017

Club Rivers, 32-34 Littleton Street, Riverwood

* Dates and times may be subject to change. Please see Council’s website www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au for the latest information.

For more information, please contact Council on 9330 6400 or visit our website at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Ward: Hurstville When: Monday 10 April | Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm Where: Georges River Council Civic Centre, Corner of MacMahon and Dora Streets, Hurstville



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SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

2017 Australia Day Award Winners Georges River Economic Development Advisory Committee Easy to do Business Program In partnership with Service NSW and Georges River Council, the NSW State Government has recognised that there is a significant opportunity to refocus on small business by developing the Easy to do Business Program. The project aims to streamline the application and approval processes for new and existing businesses by ensuring that they only have to enter data once thereby enabling them to get up and running sooner. The program will be launched in February 2017 as part of Back to Business Week.

Last year, Georges River Council established the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Made up of industry and community representatives, the Committee will: • Provide a link between Council and key and emerging industry sectors with the aim of encouraging economic growth in the region • Develop and promote partnerships and business networks in the local area • Identify economic development project opportunities and actions For more information, contact Council on 9330 6400.

Georges River Council has recognised three outstanding members of the local area during a special civic reception for the prestigious 2017 Australia Day Awards. The winners for the 2017 Australia Day Awards are: Citizen of the Year - Natalia Esdaile Watts Campaigner against domestic violence Young Citizen of the Year - Samantha Cantwell NSW State Emergency Service

Mr Rayner highlighted that the Australia Day Awards are a fantastic opportunity for Council to recognise the efforts and significant contributions individuals make within the local community, the State and the Nation. “These awards are Council’s way of celebrating our local people and the efforts they put in to bettering our community,” he said.

Volunteer of the Year - Jean Harrow St George Art Society

“I would like to congratulate all those who were nominated for these awards, and thank you for the selfless efforts you contribute towards making the Georges River area a better place.”

Mr Rayner said the 2017 Citizen of the Year Award recipient, Natalia Esdaile Watts, is a dedicated advocate for survivors of domestic violence within the local area.

For more information on the Australia Day Awards, please visit Council’s website at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

“Natalia is a mother, a wife, a volunteer and an inspirational and resilient survivor of domestic violence,” he said. “Natalia dedicates her time by sharing her story with others and has even brought audiences to tears with her bravery and honesty.”

St George Business Chamber

“Through her courage and commitment, Natalia is helping give courage, strength and hope to others, and I congratulate her on this well-deserved award.”

Pictured: Federal Member for Banks David Coleman MP, Georges River Council Administrator John Rayner and General Manager Gail Connolly with 2017 Australia Day Award winners (L-R) Samantha Cantwell, Jean Harrow and Natalia Esdaile Watts.

A Deed of Agreement was recently signed between Georges River Council and the newly created St George Business Chamber, outlining the key responsibilities and obligations of both Council and the Chamber for the next five years. As part of the Agreement, Council will provide financial contributions of $30,000 to the Chamber each year for the duration of the agreement. This will assist the Chamber in developing programs and events that support the business community in the local government area. For more information about the Deed of Agreement between Georges River Council and St George Business Chamber, please contact Council via 9330 6400 or visit www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au. Pictured: Georges River Council Administrator John Rayner and General Manager Gail Connolly with St George Chamber of Commerce President Allan Zreik and Treasurer Tony Baddour.



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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

2017 Lunar New Year Celebration

PLATINUM Sponsor: Fridcorp

Georges River Council welcomed in the Year of the Rooster with colourful events across both Hurstville and Kogarah.

GOLD Sponsors: ANZ Bank Chemist Warehouse Kip McGrath Education Centre

More than 40,000 festival goers attended the Hurstville Lunar New Year Street Festival and Kogarah Lunar New Year Celebration to celebrate the 2017 Lunar New Year – Year of the Rooster. The festivities at both locations were a great success, with people of all ages coming together to enjoy the live entertainment, vibrant street parades, free kid’s activities and food and market stalls. The celebrations were officially opened by the Administrator of Georges River Council, Mr John Rayner and attended by a number of special guests including Federal Member for Barton, The Hon. Linda Burney MP, Federal Member for Banks, Mr David Coleman MP, Member for Kogarah, Mr Chris Minns, Member for Oatley, Mr Mark Coure MP and ConsulGeneral (Ambassadorial Rank) of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney, His Excellency Gu Xiaojie.

2017 Australia Day Festival In celebration of Australia Day, Georges River Council held an Australia Day Festival at Carss Bush Park on the Kogarah Bay foreshore on Thursday, 26 January 2017 The event was a great day out for the whole community, with more than 30,000 people in attendance. There was an incredible line-up of entertainment, including cultural performances, children’s entertainment including the Hoot and Hootabelle Live Action Show, live bands and an interactive mobile cinema. The day’s formal proceedings included a Citizenship Ceremony during which 70 new Australians were welcomed. The celebrations concluded with a fireworks display over Kogarah Bay.

The 2017 Australia Day Festival was generously sponsored by:

Georges River Council would like to thank our generous sponsors and supporters who made this year’s Lunar New Year Festival such a success:

SILVER Sponsor: Club Central

SILVER Sponsors: Bupa Commonwealth Bank Hainan Airlines Medibank Sylvania BMW Telstra MEDIA Partners: Australian New Express Daily Chinese Newspaper Group Nine Network SBS TVB Australia BRONZE Sponsors: Bluefit Club Rivers Lebara St Patrick’s Green Westpac

MEDIA Sponsor: Nine Network BRONZE Sponsors: Bexley Dental First Class Building Construction Oatley Hotel 3Bridges Community

FESTIVAL Supporters Shunde Association of Australia Royal Umbrella

GEORGES RIVER NEWS: October 2016 - January 2017

Pictured, top and bottom left: Members of the community enjoying the 2017 Australia Day Festival. Above: Ray Kyle in the foreground and Sharleen Williams narrating for Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo.


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PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Code Club

Art Attack

Interested in how computer games and animations are made? Want to learn how to make your own? Join in the fun at Code Club. This program is designed to teach children the building blocks of computer coding. Children can learn at their own pace and continue to use their newfound skills independently. For children ages 9 to 12 years.

Workshops for children with a keen interest in art.

When: Monday 3 April - 15 May | 4.00pm - 5.00pm Where: Hurstville Library, Corner Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville Bookings essential: www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg Enquiries: 9330 6111

Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville Cost: $5.00 per child, per workshop | Ages: 7 to 12 RSVP online at www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg Enquiries: 9330 6444

When: Monday 30 January - 3 April | 3.30pm - 4.30pm Where: Kogarah Library, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah Bookings essential: www.georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com.au Enquiries: 9330 9527 ..................................................................................

Lego Club Calling all Lego ‘brickies’! Create, build and invent in a fun and social setting at Lego club. Toys play a crucial role in a child’s development, with Lego promoting practical problem solving skills and creative play. When: Tuesdays, during school term | 4.00pm - 5.00pm Where: Oatley Library, 26 Letitia Street, Oatley Enquiries: 9579 6553 Ages: 8 to 12 and their parents/guardians When: First Saturday of the month | 1.00pm - 2.45pm Where: Hurstville Library, Corner Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville Bookings essential: www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg Enquiries: 9330 6111 Ages: 5 to 12 and their parents/guardians ..................................................................................

Dragonflies Kid’s Club Fun and educational workshops for children. Terrific transport Come along and design your own unique mode of transport.

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Trash to treasure Saturday 25 March | 10.30am - 12.30pm Landscapes Saturday 22 April | 10.30am - 12.30pm

Tech Savvy Seniors In Cantonese, Greek And Mandarin

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School holiday programs at the Museum & Gallery Hurstville Museum & Gallery offers a range of fun activities to entertain and educate children during the school holidays. Wild Wild West Tuesday 11 April | Session 1: 10.30am - 12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Let’s go fly a kite Wednesday 12 April | 10.30am - 11.30am Eggstreme Easter Thursday 13 April | Session 1: 10.30am - 12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Amazing anatomy Tuesday 18 April | Session 1: 10.30am - 12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Model planes Wednesday 19 April | 10.30am - 11.30am Island getaway Thursday 20 April | Session 1: 10.30am - 12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville Cost: $5.00 per child, per activity | Ages: 5 to 12 RSVP online at www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg Enquiries: 9330 6444

Writing from experience Author Will Kostakis will run writing workshops in the holidays for youth at both Hurstville and Kogarah libraries. The workshops will focus on writing engaging short stories and creating a voice – drawing on the skills that saw him win the Sydney Morning Herald Young Writer of the Year in 2005. When: Tuesday 11 April | 11.00am - 1.00pm Where: Hurstville Library, Corner Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville When: Tuesday 11 April | 2.00pm - 4.00pm Where: Kogarah Library, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah Age: Year 7 to year 12 students Cost: Free (participants must be eligible to enter the 2017 ScribbleInk Youth Literature Awards - see page 11 for more information) RSVP: www.georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com.au

Tech Savvy Seniors is a free computer training program to assist those over 50 to develop the confidence and skills to access information and services online, and stay connected with their friends, family and community. From March to June 2017, classes will run at Hurstville and Kogarah libraries in Cantonese, Greek and Mandarin, and include: • • • • •

Introduction to the Computer Introduction to Email Introduction to the Internet Parts 1 and 2 Introduction to iPads Introduction to Social Media

This program is a partnership between Georges River Council, NSW Government and Telstra. Bookings: Essential, phone 9330 6111 or 9330 9527

Ukulele For Adult Beginners Are you trying to pluck up the courage to play the happiest instrument in the world? Learn the basics of playing the ukulele at Hurstville Library’s one hour ukulele lesson for adult beginners. Borrow a ukulele from the library’s ukulele collection for use during the lesson and take it with you to practise your new skills at home. When: Thursday 16 March | 6.00pm - 7.00pm Where: Hurstville Library, Corner Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville Cost: $5.00 Bookings essential: www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg Enquiries: 9330 6111

When: Saturday 1 April | 11.00am - 12.30pm Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville Cost: $5.00 per child | Ages: 4 to 10 RSVP online at www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg Enquiries: 9330 6444 GEORGES RIVER NEWS: March - April 2017


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NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK

GET INVOLVED, BE HEARD, MAKE A DIFFERENCE Georges River Council, Live and Acoustic

Positive Ageing Festival to offer variety of activities Local seniors across the Georges River area are encouraged to take part in this year’s We Are Active Seniors, Positive Ageing Festival as part of the NSW Seniors Festival 2017. This year’s festival offers an exciting program of activities to get involved that reflect the diversity of the local area. There are many ways people can participate, whether you want to attend a seminar, get involved in hands-on workshops, or learn some new dance moves; there is something for everyone! In the coming days, there will be a Healthy Living Day in Kingsgrove, Indian arts and craft in Hurstville, ukulele classes and a Keep Fit dance class. These are just a few examples of what’s on offer, so make sure to take a look at the full program. It is hoped that seniors will be inspired to try new things, socialise, share skills and keep doing the things they enjoy, together! De-cluttering Workshop When: Tuesday 21 March | 10.00am - 12.00pm Where: SGCH, Level 5, Frank Baker Room, 38 Humphreys Lane, Hurstville Dance and Yoga Class When: Thursday 30 March | 1.00pm - 3.00pm Where: Carss Park Life Saving Hall, Carwar Avenue, Carss Park

Join us for a night of acoustic performances by local young people as well as headliners Kalun Townsend and Don Leaton. Local performers aged 12 to 20 years are encouraged to submit their interest to perform. When: Thursday 30 March | 6.00pm - 8.00pm Where: Youth Zone, Treacy Street, Hurstville

Harmony Day celebrations Join us to share in our rich cultural history and discover how the Georges River Local Government Area has shaped to become our unique multicultural community! The program will feature short film screenings, stage life performances representing waves of migration and a panel discussion about community harmony. There will be an opportunity to hear personal stories of immigrants and share your own story of migration. When: Wednesday 22 March | 10.00am - 1.00pm Where: Civic Theatre, Hurstville Entertainment Centre, 16 MacMahon Street, Hurstville Bookings essential RSVP by Wednesday 15 March to Jamal Bassam, Multicultural and Indigenous Development Officer via 9330 6400 or [email protected].

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Short and Stuff: An Exploration of the 2016 Short Stuff Youth Film Festival Join us for the launch of the Short and Stuff Exhibition celebrating and exploring the creative endeavours of the entrants to the 2016 Short Stuff Youth Film Festival. Hear talks by young film makers about their experiences of participating in the festival and about the pathways their participation plays in their professional film making development. The Short and Stuff Exhibition runs throughout the month of April. When: Friday 7 April | 6.00pm - 7.30pm Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Beats, Rhymes and Strokes Hosted by MC B Wise, Beats Rhymes and Strokes is your opportunity to cypher battle other up and coming MC’s while helping grow awareness of the impacts of mental health issues on local young people and more broadly. When: Friday 31 March | 6.00pm - 9.00pm Where: Forest Road, Hurstville (Opposite the Hurstville Transport Interchange)

ScribbleInk Youth Literature Awards Launch Will Kostakis, Author of The Sidekicks (2016), Stuff Happens: Sean (2014) and The First Third (2013) joins us to launch the 2017 ScribbleInk Youth literature Awards. Will speaks about how he landed his first book deal while in his final year of high school and offers insight into the world of authoring.

Race Around Georges River Put together a team of your closest friends and join us as we Race Around Georges River completing challenges at various areas of interest and relevance to young people. Prizes allocated to the winning teams as well as a sportsmanship and best dressed award. When: Wednesday 12 April | 11.00am - 2.00pm Where: Event commences at Olds Park, Penshurst For more information about getting involved, contact Council’s Youth Development Officers Angus Megarrity via [email protected] or Amy Iheakanwa via [email protected] or call Council on 9330 6400.

When: Thursday 6 April | 6.00pm - 8.00pm Where: Hurstville Library, Corner Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville

Outdoor Gym Equipment Information and Health Workshop When: Wednesday 22 March | 10.00am - 1.00pm Where: Woodville Park, Hudson Road, Hurstville Bookings are essential. For more information, contact Council’s Community Development Team via 9330 6400. To view the full program, visit www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.



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EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES

When: Saturday 21 January - Thursday 13 April Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery Pictured: Home: Baraparapa Elder Esther Kirby, 2011, Sarah Rhodes, silver gelatin print, 60x60cm.

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Fine drawing with graphite by John Davies This exhibition explores John Davies’ love of nature and the Australian landscape through intricately detailed pencil sketches. When: Sunday 5 March - Sunday 26 March Where: Dragon’s Lair Gallery, Hurstville Museum & Gallery Hurstville Museum & Gallery is located at 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville. For more information, contact the Hurstville Museum & Gallery on 9330 6444 or via [email protected] Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, and Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm (closed Mondays)

Work on the Butler Reserve Raingarden and Nature Playground in Margaret Street, Kingsgrove is now complete.

The Wiggles! – Wiggle Around Australia Tour

The raingarden captures and treats stormwater from a 2.65 hectare residential catchment including the adjacent Kingsgrove Public School and high school.

This brand new show will see Emma, Simon, Anthony and Lachy return to Hurstville for a fantastic performance in March.

Georges River Council worked together with the Cooks River Alliance to undertake the environmental improvement works at Butler Reserve. The work involved the construction of a 185 metre squared bioretention system to filter and treat stormwater draining to Wolli Creek from the upstream catchment.

When: Friday 24 March | 10.00am and 12.30pm Where: Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Entertainment Centre, 16 MacMahon Street, Hurstville Tickets: $27.90 per person (adults/children). Children under 12 months are free with a paying adult (babes in arms/no separate seat). Bookings essential Visit www.hec.org.au, email [email protected] or call 9330 6400

White Snake A contemporary dramatic retelling of a classic Chinese folk tale on tour from China’s renowned Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, in its Australian premiere. - Performed in Mandarin with English surtitles When: 8.00pm show (Doors Open 7.30pm), Thursday 16 March - Friday 17 March Where: Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Entertainment Centre, 16 MacMahon Street, Hurstville Bookings essential Visit www.hec.org.au, email [email protected] or call 9330 6400


ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS

Butler Reserve Raingarden and Nature Playground

Home/On Country Home/On Country is a MAMA touring exhibition of works by Sydney-based photographer Sarah Rhodes featuring Indigenous Elders wearing their possum skin cloaks.

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The raingarden, which is a best practice example of Water Sensitive Urban Design, will remove approximately 49% of nitrogen, 52% of total phosphorous and 82% of total suspended solids from the water treated within the system. This will greatly improve the quality of water being discharged to Wolli Creek from beneath the park. The project has vastly improved the amenity of the reserve for the local community as it included the integration of a nature based playground to link the raingarden with the play area. Over 24 mature native trees and 4,616 smaller plants and shrubs were installed which will result in enhanced biodiversity within the reserve. New solar lighting has also been installed along with additional seating and shade trees. The project was jointly funded by Council and the Cooks River Alliance via funding received from the Australian Government.

Earth Hour Saturday March 25 2017 Council will again be supporting Earth Hour in 2017 and endeavour to turn off all unnecessary lighting and appliances on Saturday 25 March. 2017 marks the 10 year anniversary of Earth Hour and the progress on tackling climate change. You can get involved in Earth Hour by: • Signing up to the Earth Hour website www.earthhour.org.au. • Turning off all unnecessary lighting and appliances at 8.30pm on Saturday 25 March 2017. • Make day-to-day lifestyle changes such as walk to work instead of driving the car, use a clothes hanger instead of the dryer. • Investigate greener options for your household such as purchase a worm farm or compost bin.

Quick tips to live greener 1. In the home, swap your incandescent light globes over to compact fluorescent light globes which can save a household about $6 per year in energy costs. 2. Get rid of the second working fridge. Contact the Fridge Buyback Program on 1800 708 401 or www.fridgebuyback. com.au/ to see if you’re eligible for a $25 rebate to have your working second fridge removed and recycled. 3. Buy household items in bulk to save money, time and reduce packaging. 4. When shopping use re-useable bags instead of using plastic bags. 5. Car pool where possible or walk to the shops instead of driving.


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ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS

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WORKS AND UPGRADES

FOOTPATH MAINTENANCE

2017 Waste and Recycling Calendar

Undertake repairs in accordance with Asset Management Plan – funds to be spread evenly IN PROGRESS between the three Wards.

Have you received your 2017 Waste and Recycling Calendar?

SHOPPING CENTRE UPGRADES

This year Council changed the way we distribute the waste and recycling calendar to households. By only printing 8,000 copies of the calendar instead of 27,000 Council saved 76 reams of paper and 4,636 litres of water.

ROADS

Upgrade of Chivers Hill Shopping Centre

Council is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and improving communication efficiency. If you would like a copy of the 2017 Waste and Recycling Calendar contact Council’s Service Centre on 9330 6400 to arrange for a copy to be mailed out to you or visit Council’s website www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au under Waste Services to download a copy.

Have Your Say on Clean Up Collection Georges River Council currently has two different types of clean up collections and we want your feedback as to why you like or dislike your current clean up service. Please visit Council’s website via www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au and fill out the online survey by 28 April 2017. There are prizes up for grabs so make sure you get involved!

IN PROGRESS

Melvin Street North, Beverly Hills (full length)

IN PROGRESS

Levett Avenue, Beverly Hills (full length)

IN PROGRESS

Rostrov Street, Penshurst (full length)

COMPLETED

Thurbon Avenue, Peakhurst (full length)

COMPLETED

Cook Lane, Mortdale (Newman Street to Victoria Avenue)

COMPLETED

Bowman Street, Mortdale (full length)

COMPLETED

Woronora Parade, Oatley (Myrtle Street to end)

COMPLETED

Myrtle Street, Oatley (Woronora Parade to end)

COMPLETED

Durkin Place, Peakhurst (full length)

COMPLETED

KERB AND GUTTER MAINTENANCE Undertake repairs in accordance with Asset Management Plan

IN PROGRESS

PARKS Installation of Lighting at Vanessa Street Tennis Courts

COMPLETED

Replacement – Emma Edwards Reserve Children's Playground

COMPLETED

Replacement – Butler Reserve Children's Playground including park upgrade and installation of Rain garden

COMPLETED

Resurfacing – Peakhurst Park Field 1 (Soccer)

COMPLETED

Upgrading – floodlighting in Evatt Park

COMPLETED

Upgrading – floodlighting in Peakhurst Park

COMPLETED

Topdressing – Gannons Park Field 6

COMPLETED

Replacement – Oatley Park Bath Nets

IN PROGRESS

Replacement – fencing at Peakhurst Park

COMPLETED

This initiative has been made possible due to the recent amalgamation of the former Hurstville and Kogarah City Councils as greater resources are available to remove graffiti from private property and known hot spots across the local area.

Topdressing – Olds Park Field 1 (AFL)

COMPLETED

Evatt Park car park – Solar Lighting

COMPLETED

Riverwood park flood lighting

COMPLETED

Upgrading – floodlighting in Gifford Park

COMPLETED

Council is committed to actively reducing the instance of unsightly graffiti in our community to ensure the area is kept visually appealing for residents and visitors.

Upgrading – floodlighting in Harold Fraser Oval

IN PROGRESS

Upgrading – floodlighting at Carss Park

IN PROGRESS

Upgrading – shelters and seating in Sans Souci Park

COMPLETED

Anti-graffiti Task Force Success Georges River Council is combating the instances of graffiti across the local government area through a newly expanded anti-graffiti task force. Since 1 July 2016, a total of 1,200 graffiti tags have been removed in the local area, with 85% of tags removed within 72 hours.

To report graffiti, contact Council by calling 9330 6400, 24 hours a day, seven days a week or via email at [email protected].



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GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL CONTACTS Hurstville Service Centre MacMahon and Dora Streets, Hurstville Kogarah Service Centre 2 Belgrave Street, Kogarah Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am-5.00pm Phone: 9330 6400 24 hours, 7 days a week Email: [email protected] Web: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au BRANCH LIBRARY PHONE NUMBERS Hurstville: 9330 6111 Kogarah: 9330 9527 Oatley: 9330 6553 Penshurst: 9330 6422 South Hurstville: 9330 9529 WASTE HOTLINE: 1800 079 390 For information on household garbage, recycling, garden waste, clean up services, bin repairs, missed services, business waste management, or general enquiries. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Council after hours Emergency: 9330 9400 Emergency: Dial 000 for Police, Fire, or Ambulance services Police Assistance Line (non emergency): 131 444 Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1800 333 000 State Emergency Services (SES): 132 500

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FREE CHILD CAR SEAT FITTINGS The best way to ensure your child’s car seat is installed correctly is to ask the advice of a professional. Free vouchers to cover the labour costs of a professional child car seat fitting are available to residents within the Georges River Local Government Area. Call Council’s Service Centre on 9330 6400.
