Sydney Water Sewer Fix Program

Sydney Water have advised they will begin work on another section of the Southern and Western Suburbs Ocean Outfall System (SWSOOS) near Sydney Airport, Mascot and finish near Hayden Place, Botany. This work will begin towards the end of June. Works will be undertaken between 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.

They advise during the work residents and businesses may notice additional noise, odours, vehicle movements and some parking, pedestrian and cyclist restrictions. Traffic control will be in place. The work is part of Sydney Water’s SewerFix program to improve the wastewater system and protect public health and the environment.

Plans underway for crossing at Botany Public School

At the request of Botany Public School and its Parents and Citizens Association we have put plans in motion to install a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Bay Street and Botany Road. Plans for the crossing are being designed which will be forwarded to the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for approval. The crossing requires RMS approval due to its close proximity to Botany Road.

Garnett Jackson hit by vandals

Just weeks after its completion the new walking track in Garnett Jackson Reserve, Botany, has been hit by vandals who call themselves graffiti artists. The path was vandalised in four different locations and whilst it does not stop the track from being used it looks unsightly and additional costs have to be incurred to remove it. I know that residents in Botany are excited about the upgrades and when I inspected the damage the upside to my visit was that I witnessed first hand the true purpose of the park as I watched a young dad teaching his son to kick a footie. It felt good.

Disappointing Daceyville Birthday Celebrations

It is always a gamble to host an outdoor function but we could not have picked a worse date than June 11 – the wettest June day in five years! I have been inundated with calls from near and far asking if we are planning on rescheduling. We will decide this week to look at all our options as well as try taking a look at the long range weather forecast, although it did not help us get right last weekend. I will keep everyone informed through the here and the Southern Courier.

Nature Strip Rebates close in July

A reminder to all residents that application forms for the annual Nature Strip Water Rebate must be in by Friday, July 6th. The rebate is not automatic you must reapply each year.

Garden Party Photos now available

The photos from my annual Garden Party for Seniors are now available from my office in Eastgardens. I invite all those who attended to pop in and have a look. If you find one you like simply let the girls know and they will arrange for a copy to be printed.

Vacation Care – Enrol now

Enrolments for Vacation Care for the July school holidays are now open. You can enrol in person on Tuesday June 19th from 4pm to 6.30pm at the Botany Afterschool Care Room, Botany Public School, Bay Street, Botany or you can go on line to www.botanybay.nsw.gov.au and download the necessary forms from the Community Services section. Or you can give Sherryl a call on 93663576 or Grace on 96666128 (between 3pm and 6pm).

Vacation Care will run from Monday July 2 to Friday July 13, at Botany Public School. The theme this semester will be “The Olympics” which will be very topical with the Olympics soon to get underway in London.