The council has halved the amount of time it takes to assess development applications (DAs) for new residences, following a comprehensive review of its internal processes.
"After months of hard work from our expert assessment team, we are pleased to report our assessment times for new housing have halved since July 2022," Mayor Michael Megna said.
Commencing in…
The colourful mural, spanning 20 metres wide, is part of the $5.72 million upgrade of Charles Heath Reserve in Five Dock, set to officially open in June 2024.
“To have an artist of Fintan Magee’s calibre bring a new piece to Five Dock is a fantastic outcome for our community,” City of Canada Bay Mayor Michael Megna said.
Located next to Five Dock Leisure Centre, the previously…
The Environmental Protection Authority has awarded $60,000 to the City of Canada Bay to support litter prevention projects and a strategic plan aimed at reducing litter in our local environment.
The grant was awarded as part of the NSW Government’s Litter Prevention Grants Program and will be used to develop a comprehensive Litter Prevention and Management…
This month, the City of Canda Bay will host a unique community event, that will create a space for humans and robots to come together to learn and play.
Taking place on Friday, 31 May from 6–8pm at The Connection, Rhodes, this annual event has been presented by City of Canada Bay Libraries since 2017.
“The Robot Ball offers something for the whole family, making cutting-edgetr…
The City of Canada Bay’s Community Strategic Plan, Our Future 2036, identified pedestrian safety as one our community priorities and work is well underway across the area to increase visibility at road crossings.
“We understand that improving community safety is important to our residents, and an imperative part of improving safety along our foreshore walks,…
The City of Canada Bay has launched a new campaign targeting retailers and shoppers alike to prevent and report unattended shopping trolleys.
“We’re taking a top-down approach to tackling dumped shopping trolleys,” said City of Canada Bay Mayor Michael Megna.
The City of Canada Bay is one of the first Councils in Sydney to enact legislation compelling the…
The City of Canada Bay welcomed the Robot Ball back to Rhodes on Friday, 31 May. Beginning back in 2017, when it was known as the Human Friendship Robot Ball, this annual event has become a firm favourite on our local events calendar.
Presented by City of Canada Bay Libraries, this year’s Robot Ball attracted nearly 300 visitors, who came along to learn about the latest in robotic…
Children in the City of Canada have an exciting new place to play with an upgraded playground now open in North Strathfield
The $100,000 project at WA McInnes Reserve saw the old playground upgraded with inclusive play equipment, a concrete pathway, improved garden areas, sand pit equipment, public art and more.
“WA McInnes Reserve is beloved by local…
Update: 15 June — Our grand opening celebrations are going ahead! Join us from 10am–1pm to enjoy a free barbecue and coffees, live music, face painting, and more. Parking will be limited so visitors are invited to walk, carpool, or use public transport where possible.
A $5.72 million community…
City of Canada Bay Libraries are set to launch a new early learning program that will encourage children under five to read 1,000 books before they start school.
The reading challenge will help foster a love of books and reading in the youngest members of the Canada Bay community, via an interactive program that rewards…