Shoalhaven City Council Taking Vandalism Seriously - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

1 April 2021

Shoalhaven City Council has closed the liberty swing at Plantation Point Reserve, Vincentia due to substantial damage to the fence surrounding the swing.

Shoalhaven City Council's Director City Lifestyles, Jane Lewis, is disappointed that the vandalism will impact families visiting Plantation Point over Easter and the school holidays as the swing will need to remain closed until fence repairs can be completed.

"This recent act of vandalism follows five incidents of wire theft from sportsfields in the Shoalhaven," said Ms Lewis.

“The liberty swing fence at Plantation Point is a relatively new asset constructed at the end of 2020 thanks to a donation by Veolia Mulwaree Trust. It is frustrating that Council's efforts to provide great facilities to benefit our community can be damaged so readily by a destructive minority,” Ms Lewis said.

“We are determined to identify the culprits and are asking residents to assist us in protecting our community assets by reporting any suspicious activity at public facilities to NSW Police,” said Ms Lewis.

Liberty Swings are an Australian invention that enable people using wheelchairs to experience the fun and enjoyment of swinging.

"Inclusive play spaces are vital to help people of all ages and abilities to develop a wider sense of community. The improvements at Plantation Point are designed to create a real community space, providing an environment facilitating safe play whilst developing further social skills,” said Ms Lewis.

As well as upgrades to the playground, current works include a new amenities building with provisions for persons with a disability and accessible beach access from the Reserve to Barfleur Beach.

Crime stoppers can be reached on 1800 333 000 or online at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/.

The vandalised fence at Plantation Point Reserve.

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Beach Patrols in Place in the Shoalhaven During April School Holidays - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

1 April 2021

Professional beach patrols will be in place at Shoalhaven beaches during the April NSW school holiday period from Friday, 2 April until Sunday, 18 April. 

Shoalhaven City Council’s Director City Lifestyles Jane Lewis is reminding holiday makers and locals to swim between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches as the swimming season draws to a close.

“Our region boasts more than 100 stunning beaches, but if you plan to swim, we recommend choosing a beach that is patrolled. Patrols will be in place at Shoalhaven Heads, Crookhaven Heads, Warrain, Cudmirrah/Berrara, Narrawallee, North and South Mollymook beaches and Tilbury Cove.

“To make your next trip to the beach safer, make sure you read the safety signs, ask a lifeguard for safety advice and swim with a friend,” said Ms Lewis. 

“We want everyone to be able to enjoy our glorious beaches, which is why our beach wheelchair service is also available during beach patrol season.   

“Make sure you book ahead, there are ten beach wheelchairs available for adults and children free of charge, at seven beaches across the Shoalhaven,” said Ms Lewis. 

To book a beach wheelchair.

To check patrolled beaches visit https://beachsafe.org.au/ or download the beachsafe app.

Professional beach patrols will be in place at Shoalhaven beaches during the April NSW school holiday period from Friday, 2 April until Sunday, 18 April. 

Shoalhaven City Council’s Director City Lifestyles Jane Lewis is reminding holiday makers and locals to swim between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches as the swimming season draws to a close.

“Our region boasts more than 100 stunning beaches, but if you plan to swim, we recommend choosing a beach that is patrolled. Patrols will be in place at Shoalhaven Heads, Crookhaven Heads, Warrain, Cudmirrah/Berrara, Narrawallee, North and South Mollymook beaches and Tilbury Cove.

“To make your next trip to the beach safer, make sure you read the safety signs, ask a lifeguard for safety advice and swim with a friend,” said Ms Lewis. 

“We want everyone to be able to enjoy our glorious beaches, which is why our beach wheelchair service is also available during beach patrol season.   

“Make sure you book ahead, there are ten beach wheelchairs available for adults and children free of charge, at seven beaches across the Shoalhaven,” said Ms Lewis. 

To book a beach wheelchair.

To check patrolled beaches visit https://beachsafe.org.au/ or download the beachsafe app.

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Take home something beautiful from our 2021 Art Auction - Story Factory

Announcing our 2021 Art Auction

We're thrilled to announce bidding for our 2021 Art Auction is now open!    Over 40 of Australia’s leading contemporary artists have donated artworks to a very special Story Factory fundraising exhibition and auction. Artworks by Olivier Rasir, Stephen Ormandy, Fiona Lowry, Louise Olsen, Kurt Brereton, Chris Langlois, Leila Jeffreys and many more are available for purchase through our online auction.

All proceeds go to Story Factory! You can view all available artworks and place your bid through the link below. Story Factory extends our sincere thanks to all participating artists and their families.  But hurry, bidding closes 5pm Saturday 10 April!

BID NOW

You can view all the artworks in person from 6 - 10 April at the Olsen Annexe, 74 Queen Street, Woollahra. Thank you to the Olsen Gallery for their generous support of this fundraiser.

Artworks pictured: [top] James McGrath, detail 'Ex Libris Avem' [bottom left] Louise Olsen, 'Dream Garden', [bottom right] Leila Jefferies, 'Amanda Oange Chat'. Click here for the previous post

Public Exhibition Opens - Have Your Say on Concept Design of the Sanctuary Point District Library - Shoalhaven City Council

 

Public Exhibition Opens 

Have Your Say on the Concept Design of the Sanctuary Point District Library

The concept design of Sanctuary Point District Library is on public exhibition from Wednesday 31 March to Friday 30 April 2021. The project will provide a new library and community facility for the current and growing population of the Bay and Basin area.

The public exhibition provides the community an opportunity to comment on the concept design of the Sanctuary Point District Library.

Drop-in Sessions

Two community drop-in sessions will be held for community members to meet with Council staff and members from the consultant team to discuss the preferred concept plan, ask questions, and provide feedback.

The drop-in sessions will be held on-site (in the car park on the corner of Paradise Beach Road and Kerry Street, Sanctuary Point) on: 

Tuesday 20 April 2021, from:

• 9.30am to 11.30am
• 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Provide Feedback

Please view the following documents prior to providing feedback:

• Explanatory Statement - provides information regarding the public exhibition
• Concept Designs - including street views and floor plans
• Video Flythrough - of the building and surrounding area 

Submissions can be lodged in writing during the public exhibition period via:

• Online Feedback Form
• E-mail: council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
• Post: The Chief Executive Officer, Shoalhaven City Council, PO Box 42, Nowra NSW 2541

Submissions may become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request.

All submissions must be received in writing by 5pm Friday 30 April 2021.

Further information

Visit the Sanctuary Point Library Get Involved page to find out more about this project. 

Enquiries should be directed to Jessica Volkanovski or Susan Edwards on (02) 4429 3456. Quote 63792E.

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Water Utility Customer Satisfaction - Survey Results - March 2021 - NSW IPART

 

Survey results – March 2021

We have been surveying Sydney Water’s, Hunter Water’s and Central Coast Council’s customers about their satisfaction with their utilities. We publish the results of these surveys every quarter.

Measuring and reporting on customer satisfaction over time could help drive improvement in the utilities’ performance, in line with customer preferences, through ‘competition by comparison’.

Select the button below to read the full details of the survey in our fact sheet and view the latest results.

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Regulation and Compliance - Water

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Blacktown Arts - Future Proof, Blacktown City Council

 

FUTURE-PROOF The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre 9 April – 8 May 2021 Emmanuel Asante, Maher Al Khoury, Mariam Abbas, Mahnaz Giahparvar, Payam Gouya, Mehrdad Mehraeen, Raneen Shamon and Najmeh Shoara Settlement Services International in partnership with Blacktown Arts presents the Future-Proof showcase. The showcase is a unique interpretation from eight artists about the many facets of life reflecting on their personal backgrounds and experiences as recently arrived refugees in Australia. The Future-Proof showcase will be a month-long, multi-artform experience for audiences.   Future-Proof artists Mariam Abbas Growing up in a house of art, Mariam chooses paint instead of talk. For the visual artist, her work is a healing process and the place to go to in order to explore the emotional, the social and the political drawing on her unique insight. Informed by the ruptures her family experienced as a result of war and displacement, Mariam explores ideas of “not belonging” and “being an outsider” allowing her to look at events and frame them in a way that brings her truth to the fore. In 2019, Mariam won First prize for sculpture & other 3D work in the 22nd Annual Arts Exhibition at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. Maher Al Khoury Art has long been in Maher’s world; a world where he can lose himself in the mastery of making visual objects that come to life from a place of beauty and creativity. When choosing a subject, Maher looks for the relationship between objects. As a professional artist, he challenges himself to see things anew, to allow objects and subjects to take on identities that throw a different light on how they appear to be. Images: Marcelo Geraldes (Highline Media) Learn more Autumn school holidays Workshop program The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre 7 - 16 April These Autumn school holidays, Blacktown Arts has an extensive school holiday workshop program on offer for children and families. Meet the talented artists of our Autumn school holidays program: Sima Alikhani, Dr Fan Dongwang, Daniela Cristallo, Irina Iris, Elaine Butler, Teresa Small and Nico Bauer. Meet the artists Easter long weekend Closed from Good Friday 2 April Reopening Tuesday 6 April The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre will be closed over the Easter long weekend. Our current exhibition, Eleni - Navigators of Polynesia will close Thursday 1 April. Visit us to see it before it closes.    Creative Arts Fund application deadline extended Applications due Tuesday 6 April We have extended the deadline for the Creative Arts Fund to midnight on Tuesday 6 April. Blacktown City-based artists, collectives and community organisations, apply for $2,000 to $3,000 in funding to develop or deliver an arts or cultural project, event or workshop in 2021 to 2022. Apply now Image: Sahar Nabinik, 2019 Creative Arts Fund recipient. Photograph by Joshua Morris. Stories from 2148 Saturday 17 April 2021 Free admission Stories from 2148 celebrates the sovereignty, diversity and creativity present in women artists who have grown up and reside within Blacktown city featuring Evelyn Araluen, Maryam Azam, Sarah Malik, and Joy Adan. Hosted by Tongan-Australian writer, editor and Mount Druitt local Winnie Dunn. Learn more Image: Courtesy of Maryam Azam Rekindling Youth program Monday 12 April – Friday 16 April 9.30 am to 2.30 pm  The Smith Family is providing the opportunity for high school students to take part in free workshops with Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australia’s leading First Nations dance company. Learn more Image: Courtesy of Bangarra Dance Theatre Making your Mark with Daniela Cristallo Friday 9 April 10.30 am – 1.00 pm $15 per child Make your mark on the world in this experimental art workshop using found and recycled objects, collage and paint. Let your imaginative artistic mind run free to create unique artworks with contemporary abstract artist Daniela Cristallo. Book now Creative Roar – Mixed media wall sculpture workshop Thursday 15 April 10.30 am – 1.00 pm $15 per child Join talented artist facilitator Elaine Butler to create your own wild animal wall sculpture using simple textile, fabric and fur sculpting techniques and learn how to draw and paint your animal creations to make an illustrative picture book.  Book now Image: Gerrie Mifsud Our Creative City | Blacktown City Council Cultural Plan Creativity and culture make our cities and neighbourhoods great places to live and work. They spark our imagination, are good for our health, bring our communities together and boost our economy. Help us imagine the future of Our Creative City and have your say in the new cultural plan for Blacktown. Have your say Drawn to the West | Life Drawing Society Main Hall, 20 Sir Hercules Parade Bungarribee Drawn to the West is a traditional art school where students learn to draw people from life. With a diverse selection of models and high quality easels, this joyous practice is about to come to life in a beautiful location. Learn more Feature in our next e-news Are you a local artist or group or an organisation servicing the Blacktown community and want to be featured in our next e-news and/or on our social media? We want to hear from you! Tell us about your upcoming creative project or what you're doing in the community along with a short blurb, image, link and social media handles. Contact us Image: Spoken performance at Magnify 2019. Photograph by Gerrie Mifsud. 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