General notices
as at 7 September 2010
Next Meeting
Monday 27 September 2010 - 6.30pm
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Important Notice - Como Pool amenities redevelopment
COMO POOL AMENITIES DUE TO RE-OPEN DECEMBER 2010
A $2.35 million upgrade of Como Pleasure Grounds is progressing well with work recently started on refurbishment of the tidal bath jetties.
Since May 2009 council has completed a refurbishment of the playground,installed underground water tanks to water the lawns and restored the heritage sandstone stairs.
As part of the makeover a new amenities block will be developed to house new toilets, baby change facilities, showers, a lifeguard post adjacent to the existing pool, meeting rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and large open deck Cafe area and water treatment plant.
Refurbishment of the tidal baths includes replacement of decking on both jetties and the addition of new ladders to improve access for swimmers.
Works on the baths is due for completion in December 2010.
Facilities
Open hours
Como Swimming Complex is open in the October to March summer season only: During Daylight saving.
Please note: The last day of operation for the summer season will be Sunday 28 March 2010.
- Open Monday to Friday:
- Open Saturday to Sunday:
12PM - 7PM
- Closed:
- 24, 25, 26, 31 December,
- 1 January
- Good Friday
Location
Como Pleasure Grounds, Cremona Road, Como.
Contact us
For enquiries regarding Como Swimming Complex, please contact Sutherland Leisure Centre on phone: 02 8536 9777, fax: 02 8536 9733, or email to suthleisure@ssc.nsw.gov.au |
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2011 Citizen, Young Citizen & Community Group of the Year
Nominations are now open for council's annual Citizen, Young Citizen and Community Group of the Year to recognise the unsung heroes and organisations in our community.
They are the people who consistently volunteer for charity work; those who never hesitate to join an important community initiative; those who strive to improve the community services and facilities of the Shire.
Achievements must be current and nominees must live in, or service the Sutherland Shire area to be eligible.
For more information and to obtain a nomination form please go to council's website, or phone 9710 0513 to receive the form by mail.
Nominations close Wednesday, 13 October 2010.
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Sponsorship partnering opportunities with council
Each year council organises up to 100 different events and activities attracting people in the Shire and beyond. With a population of over 216,000 people, local businesses and organisations can connect with the community by sponsoring these events.
If you wish to convey your message to families, young people, seniors, sporting groups etc we have an activity or program to suit your business.
Presently we are calling for 2011 Australia Day sponsors. Maximise your brand, emphasis your status as a definitive and community minded organisation within the Shire on this special day with excellent branding opportunities before during and after the event.
For more information contact Jacinta Sunderland on 9710 0161.
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Identification and control of Cane Toads (Bufo marinus) in the Taren Point/Caringbah area
Sutherland Shire Council (SSC) and the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) have become aware of the presence of an increasing number of Cane Toads in the Taren Point/Caringbah area.
Cane Toads are listed as a "Key Threatening Process" under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 and Council's control program, with assistance from the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority, aims to significantly reduce the population and potential impact of this pest species on the environment of the Sutherland Shire. The control program will include:
• a survey to establish the size and distribution of the Cane Toad population
• a study of the breeding viability of the population,
• assistance to residents/occupiers in identification and removal of Cane Toads,
• support in trapping and control operations in appropriate circumstances.
Suspected Cane Toad sightings should be reported to either SSC or NPWS for collection and identification. Residents should not destroy any animals as there are numerous native frog species in the area that can be confused with Cane Toads.
Control procedures will be conducted in a humane and safe manner in accordance with recommendations from the RSPCA.
If you have any enquiries regarding this program, require additional information or would like to report any suspected Cane Toad sightings please contact Sutherland Shire Council's Pest Species Officer on 9710 0333 or the National Parks & Wildlife Service on 9668 2000.
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