CITY OF CANADA BAY LEADING THE WAY IN STORMWATER EXCELLENCE 

City of Canada Bay has been announced as the 2015 Stormwater NSW Excellence Award winner, says Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

“Our Water for our Community Project, which officially opened last week, has been awarded the winner of the 2015 Stormwater NSW Excellence Award in the category of excellence in…

“Our Water for our Community Project, which also officially opened this week, has been awarded the winner of the 2015 Stormwater NSW Excellence Award in the category of excellence in infrastructure,” he said.

“We are very pleased to be recognised for this fantastic project which will save 180 million litres of drinking water each year.  The award also…

The program, now in its fifth year of operation, addresses damage caused to private and public infrastructure by harmful trees, primarily the Camphor Laurel species.

Camphor Laurels are not native to Australia and are widely considered to be a noxious weed.

Their invasive root system has caused extensive streetscape damage…

Year 11 and 12 students are being given access to quality study time at the libraries, which will extend opening hours and close their doors to the public during October.

The Study More program will be offered on the following days:

Wednesday, 7 October at 7.30-9pm

Thursday, 8 October at 7.30-9pm

Cricket Australia has advised of the move following an assessment of Drummoyne Oval’s outfield this week.

Over the last month there has been ongoing ground work to bring the outfield up to the first-class playing standards required for the Matador One-Day Cup. While ground staff were confident the outfield would be of a first-class standard at the scheduled…

“It’s really important we teach our kids safe water skills when they’re in and around the pool. It will provide them with confidence and the ability to remain safe when around water. There are just too many drownings each year,” Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said.

The popular S.P.L.A.S.H (swim play laugh all summer holidays) vacation care program is back at…

“We received a large number of inspiring entries for our seventh bi-annual annual Sustainability Awards and I would like to congratulate all of this year’s nominees,” he said.

“We’re proud to support those who show innovation and commitment to creating a sustainable community in Canada Bay and it’s wonderful to see so many…

We have opened the nominations for this year’s sustainability awards and invite the community to get involved, says Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

“The awards are presented to businesses, community groups and individuals who have achieved outstanding economic, social or environmental outcomes in the past two years,” he said.

The theme for this year’s awards is technology, and the impact of…

The 2014 Small Environmental Schools Grants were presented at this week’s Council meeting and will fund projects ranging from Aquaponic Systems to litter…

Council’s outdoor aquatic facilities feature panoramic harbour views and offer heated salt water pools, shaded children’s pools, programs, merchandise, cafés and kiosks.

Maintenance works were carried out during the off-season. Each centre has received safety signage and emergency exit upgrades to ensure they are compliant with…