The City of Canada Bay has reached 50 per cent completion on its major upgrade of the picturesque waterside reserve in Drummoyne.
“With its beautiful water views and quiet location, Howley Park offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life,” City of Canada Bay Mayor Michael Megna said.
“In keeping with this theme, our upgrade will focus on improving…
The City of Canada Bay is awarding more than $190,000 to over 40 groups as part of this year’s Community Grants Program, supporting a wide range of projects that foster community connection, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Mayor Michael Megna said Council was proud to support local organisations delivering meaningful programs across the community.
“Each year, we receive…
The NSW Government has introduced a series of changes to the planning system that significantly alter how development is planned and approved in the City of Canada Bay. These changes shift key planning decisions away from local Councils and communities to the State Government — particularly for large developments and housing around transport hubs and town centres.
The City of Canada Bay has secured more than $60,000 in funding over a four-year period as part of the NSW Weeds Action Program 2025-2029.
The Weeds Action Program funds projects aimed at strengthening weeds biosecurity across the State, and Council’s grant will support the prevention of new weed establishment and assist Council in the ongoing elimination of State and…
Recent changes to the NSW planning system have significantly shifted how planning decisions are made, reducing the role traditionally held by local councils.
Under these changes, the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority now has broad powers to progress major projects by declaring them State Significant. This places key planning decisions at the State level rather than within local…
We’ve begun a multimillion-dollar upgrade of Five Dock Park, enhancing pedestrian access, improving road safety, and delivering upgraded amenities and recreational opportunities for the community to enjoy.
The project follows community consultation on our Five Dock Park Precinct Masterplan, where we received overwhelming support for road safety treatments, parking spaces, a new multi-…
The City of Canada Bay has released its Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2026–2027 for public exhibition, offering a blueprint for how Council plans to turn community aspirations into action over the next financial year and beyond.
The Operational Plan details the projects, programs, services and budget allocations proposed for 2026–2027, while the broader Delivery Program…
Prior to the arrival of the British in 1788, the Rhodes peninsula was part of the traditional lands of the Wangal Clan, one of 29 tribes of the Eora nation. The Wangal are believed to have inhabited the area for at least 15,000 years.
In 1794 the first land grants on the Rhodes peninsula were made to John Bray, Frederick Meredith and Simon Donally. This set the pattern for much of the…
When land becomes polluted, it can lie idle for years, unable to be used due to hazardous contaminants in the soil. For contaminated land to be safe to use again, it needs to be cleaned up (remediated).
In recent times, land remediation has become common, with old industrial sites in particular, targeted for urban renewal. In cities where there is a growing shortage of land for…
The City of Canada Bay takes a place-based approach to the design, development, activation, engagement and management of the Rhodes Peninsula. This approach brings together the residents, businesses, community groups, government agencies and non-government organisations to deliver infrastructure, services, and programs to meet the needs of the local area. …