1. City of Canada Bay wins national sustainability award

     

    “We took out the national award for our ‘Water for Our Community’ project which is a fantastic result.  

    “This project provides an alternative supply of irrigation for the community’s 220 hectares of open space via a water harvesting system. It is one of the most innovative projects in NSW and it’s fantastic to be recognised nationally.”  

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  2. Let it grow

    Planet Ark’s National Tree Day will be held on Sunday, 26 July at Queen Elizabeth Park.

    Queen Elizabeth Park was chosen as the site for this year’s event as the park contains a significant remnant of the endangered ecological community, Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest. Council is committed to the ongoing recovery of this regionally-significant vegetation and…

  3. National Tree Day 2016

    To celebrate Planet Ark’s National Tree Day on Sunday, 31 July, Council has organised planting activities and a barbeque at Arthur Walker Reserve in Concord West.

    Arthur Walker Reserve contains a significant remnant of the endangered ecological community Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest.

    City of Canada Bay is committed to the…

  4. Residents urged to get outside and grow on National Tree Day

    The local National Tree Day event is taking place in Queen Elizabeth Park at Broughton Street, Concord on 28 July. Activities start from 9am.

    “We’re inviting all residents of The City of Canada Bay to get outside and connect with nature by participating in National Tree Day,” said Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

    “It’s simple, fun and has great environmental and…

  5. New artwork lights up the sky at Rhodes

    ‘Re-emergence’ has been created by artist Mark McClelland and forms part of the entry space and foyer of the new Monaco Apartments on Shoreline Drive at Rhodes.

    “This artwork is testament to the collaboration and vision the developers Bridgehill Projects, architects SJB, the builder Westbourne Constructions and is a striking new addition to the area,” Mayor…

  6. New artwork will be a jouney through Rhodes

    Artists Angela Pasqua and Olev Muska are creating , a public artwork designed for the Lewis Avenue steps which will feature imagery derived from stories relating to “journey”.

    “This is an exciting project set to feature the faces of Rhodes in their own public artwork,” Mayor Tsirekas said.

    “Join the event and be a part of Rhodes history,” he said.

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  7. Thumbs up for basketball court at Sanders Reserve

    At this week’s Council meeting, it was resolved to create the multi-purpose hard court which local residents say is a win for children in the area. The court will be used for ball games such as basketball, netball and handball. 

    “We heard from local children at the Council meeting who are really keen to get out and about and use this court for basketball…

  8. New bus shelters rolled out across Canada Bay

    Stage one of the rollout is due to be completed by mid February, with new shelters installed in Brewer St, Concord and along Victoria Rd, Drummoyne.

    “The new bus shelters will provide undercover bus stops for commuters across our City,” Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said.

    “They are also compliant with the Disability Discriminations Act, allowing for safer and…

  9. New Deputy Mayor

    “I would like to thank Cr Tony Fasanella for his commitment over the past 12 months to the role of Deputy Mayor and look forward to working with Cr McCaffrey,” he said.

    Cr McCaffrey was elected to City of Canada Bay Council in 2004 and previously served as a councillor on Concord Council before its amalgamation with Drummoyne to become the City of Canada Bay.…

  10. City of Canada Bay to operate new child care centre

    A new child care centre to be built at Powells Creek, Concord West, will be owned and operated by Council, says City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

    “This new centre will provide much needed care and education for families living in our…