1. RMS investigation work on Parramatta Road and Shaftesbury Road, Concord

    The NSW Government is funding a proposal as part of its $246 million Pinch Point Program, which aims to reduce traffic delays, manage congestion and maintain travel times on Sydney’s major roads particularly during weekday peak periods. 

    Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) will continue to carry out field investigations to identify where underground…

  2. Council commits more than $2.5 million to local roads

    “Council’s financial commitment to the Roads Renewal Program represents a significant portion of our annual major projects’ budget,” Mayor McCaffrey said.

    Work is undertaken in stages, with the first, kerb and gutter renewals, nearing completion.

    Stage two will see more than 30 local streets resurfaced in the coming months.…

  3. Round two community sponsorship now open

    “We run two funding programs a year to support external organisations with their community events and initiatives and encourage groups and associations to apply,” he said.

    “We are committed to supporting local projects, services, events and activities through sponsorship agreements that benefit the entire community.”

    The Sponsorship Guidelines and…

  4. Community Sponsorship rounds assisting local groups

    “City of Canada Bay runs two Community Sponsorship rounds a year, with the second one closing soon on Monday, 31 October. We encourage local groups to apply for Council sponsorship of their community events and initiatives,” Mayor McCaffrey said.

    “Through this program we maintain a strong commitment to the community in supporting…

  5. Rugby Festival at Drummoyne Oval

    “The three-day event will feature plenty of sporting action for rugby union fans, including U15 junior state championship rounds on Saturday and Sunday (7-8 June) followed by other junior finals on Monday,” he said.

    “We have also…

  6. Rusty Priest Memorial Fund

     

    The fund has been created in memory of Rusty Priest who was dedicated to maintaining and promoting the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway.  

    “This fund was announced at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway on the 71st anniversary of the raising of the Australian flag on the Kokoda plateau which was a fitting date,” Mayor Tsirekas said.  

    “Rusty was…

  7. ‘RYOBI’ One Day Cup matches to be held at Drummoyne Oval

    “We are thrilled that the Drummoyne Oval precinct has been chosen as one of the host venues for Cricket Australia’s RYOBI One-Day Cup as this gives us another opportunity to host a first-class event at the Oval,” said Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

    “Last year we hosted former Twenty20 world champions the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval as part of their practice during…

  8. RMS proposed safety improvements at intersection of Lyons and Victoria roads, Drummoyne

    The NSW Government is funding a $47,000 proposal to help improve safety for pedestrians and road users.

    Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is seeking your feedback by on a proposal to install pedestrian safety measures and an additional lane on the eastern side of Lyons Road. The proposed changes would help motorists be more aware of pedestrians crossing…

  9. Saving our mangroves

    We are taking the lead on protecting our foreshore with the introduction of a mangrove protection and education program, says City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

    “This education…

  10. Saving water in Canada Bay

    The second phase of the City of Canada Bay’s $3.7 million Water for the Community project has now started with the construction of a water off-take structure, underground pipeline network and the installation of water pumps.

    “This is one of the stormwater harvesting and recycling projects in metropolitan Sydney and has the capacity to save our community around…