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This publication is printed on recycled paper made from 100% post-consumer waste, and uses soy based offset printing inks. WCC©1479758.ND.18 Wollongong City Council publishes this newsletter every three months. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Like us, find us, or follow us through social media. Or follow the links from our website. Twitter: @Wollongong_City Facebook: City of Wollongong Instagram: wollongongcity There's always lots of great things happening in our city. For the latest events news go to www.visitwollongong.com.au/events WHAT'S ON Find out about the wide range of services and activities Council offers at: www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au Visit us: Wollongong City Council, 41 Burelli Street, Wollongong Talk to us: (02) 4227 7111 This is also our after-hours emergency number. Email us: council@wollongong.nsw.gov.au www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au We wish our community a safe, happy and healthy festive season. There will be some changes to Council’s key services during the break. Our Customer Service Centre will close at 5pm on Friday 21 December and will reopen on Wednesday 2 January 2019. We’ve a full rundown of changes to Council’s services on our website and below is snapshot of some key information. For Council-related emergencies over the break call (02) 4227 7111. Blue Mile Tramway Link Reopens - A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of all those who came along to a celebration marking the finish of the Blue Mile Tramway Seawall and Shared Path Upgrade. The multimillion dollar overhaul was finished three months early. The Blue Mile Tramway Seawall and Shared Path Upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($900,000) and Wollongong City Council. Comic Gong - You came, you saw and everyone conquered this popular pop culture event presented by Wollongong City Libraries. And the good news is, it’ll be back again in 2019. So, pop Saturday 11 May in your diaries. Grand Pacific Walk - In the lead up to Christmas we’re working on the finishing touches on the first stage of the Grand Pacific Walk from Stanwell Park to Coalcliff. If you’re into selfies check out the viewing platform south of Lower Coast Road. It’s definitely one for Instagram. The Grand Pacific Walk Stage 1 project is proudly funded by the NSW Government under the Restart NSW Illawarra Infrastructure Fund in association with Wollongong City Council. Outdoor Fitness Equipment - We’ve continued to install free outdoor fitness equipment in key locations across the City. If you haven’t already, road test the equipment at MM Beach, Port Kembla, which delivers fitness benefits with a world class view. Port Kembla Revitalisation - Port Kembla’s bright future is the focus of the Port Kembla 2505 Revitalisation Plan and Port Kembla Implementation Plan. The plans were adopted in May and set out a 25-year vision for the suburb. Revamped Dapto Square - Through a partnership with Dapto Leagues Club, Dapto Mall management, Dapto Rotary, and Dapto Chamber of Commerce, Dapto Square has enjoyed a mini makeover. It includes a temporary play space, tables and chairs underneath shady umbrellas, Australian native bush tucker and bush medicine garden beds, and art works by local young people. Another big year working for you Port Kembla WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL • COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER • DECEMBER 2018 WOLLONGONG NEWS West Dapto Access Strategy including the Fowlers Road to Fairwater Drive link - This is one of the largest infrastructure projects ever delivered by Council. In July Council awarded the $39.9 million tender for the bridge between Fairwater Drive and Fowlers Road that spans Mullet Creek and the south coast rail line at Dapto. Work is well underway on the project anticipated to be wrapped up in 2020. The Fowlers Road to Fairwater Drive Road link is funded by: $10 million from the Australian Government $22.5 million from the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Illawarra Instructure Fund $3.229 million interest subsidy through the NSW Government - Office of Local Government’s Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme $600,000 Design Grant from NSW Government - Department of Planning and Infrastructure and, Wollongong City Council Wombarra Rock Pool Works - As part of our ongoing rock pool maintenance and improvement program, we’ve repaired Wombarra rock pool. The to-do list included new pool walls, a new ladder, seawall extension and new beach ramp. With good weather and seas, we hope to get it finished before Christmas. Remembering the 1998 Floods - In August we marked the 20th anniversary of the devastating floods of 1998. More than 1,000 homes were damaged by the floodwaters. The lessons learnt from this night has seen Council become an international leader in developing and managing infrastructure that directs rainfall, and implementing floodplain management strategies. UCI Road World Championships - In October it was announced one of the world’s biggest international cycling events - the UCI Road World Championships - is coming to our city in 2022. We’re proud of the role we’ve played in bringing this event to our City as it provides an opportunity to showcase our area to an unprecedented international TV audience. With 2019 just around the corner, we thought it was time to take a look at a few of the things we’ve delivered for our community over the past 12 months. We expect next year will be just as big! Countdown! To 2019 Get ready for 2019 at one of Council’s biggest and most popular family-friendly events - Acorn Lawyers’ New Year’s Eve. From 5pm on Monday 31 December the foreshore area around Belmore Basin will be a hive of circus- themed activity with live music, food and novelty stores, roaming circus performers and amusement rides. The ever-popular fireworks display will wrap things up at 9pm, giving everyone time to get home before the midnight hour is struck. It’s going to be a fun evening with more than 20,000 people expected to enjoy the family-friendly, alcohol- free event. We recommend public transport as the easiest way to get to and from the event. Council Services over Christmas Botanic Garden Closed 25 December. Wollongong Memorial Garden and Cemetaries Office closed 25, 26, 29 December and 1 January. All crematoriums and cemetery grounds will be open during daylight hours every day, including public holidays. Libraries Corrimal, Dapto, Thirroul, Warrawong, Helensburgh and Unanderra will close at 1pm on 24 December and reopen on 2 January. Wollongong Central Library will close at 1pm on 24 December and reopen from 9am-5pm 27, 28 and 31 December. Normal hours resume on 2 January. Public Swimming Pools Closed 25 December. Waste Collection Put your bins out as normal. Council’s Waste Contractor, Remondis, will be collecting rubbish on Christmas Day. If you’ve an issue with your rubbish collection, call 1300 362 360. Wollongong Waste and Resource Recovery Park (Whytes Gully) Closed 25 December. Put your dog’s best paw forward and pack a poo bag before hitting one of our 15 off-leash beaches and parks, or our 10 timed on-leash beaches. It’s a small thing but putting used poo bags in the bins provided makes a big difference. And don’t forget, dogs should never be in our rock pools or on our rock platforms. Read up on our dog-friendly beaches and parks on Council’s website or by calling Customer Service on (02) 4227 7111. It’s not too late to pop your present under the City of Wollongong Giving Tree. Unwrapped gifts or gift cards for kids aged up to 16 years can be left at Council’s Administration building until 17 December. For other drop-off locations or to know more call us on (02) 4227 7111. Planning some DIY? Be sure to brush up on where hazardous substances such as asbestos, roof dust and lead paint might be in your family home before you start. You’ll find information at www. wollongong.nsw.gov.au/asbestos and www.epa.nsw.gov. au to help keep you safe while you work. Councillor Contacts Lord Mayor Cr Gordon Bradbery AM Phone: (02) 4227 7111 Email: records@wollongong.nsw.gov.au WARD 1 Councillor Leigh Colacino Mobile: 0417 199 189 Email: cr.lcolacino@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Councillor Mithra Cox Mobile: 0419 720 322 Email: cr.mcox@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Councillor Janice Kershaw Mobile: 0407 383 927 Email: cr.jkershaw@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Councillor Jenelle Rimmer Mobile: 0418 147 016 Email: cr.jrimmer@wollongong.nsw.gov.au WARD 2 Councillor Cath Blakey Mobile: 0458 490 122 Email: cr.cblakey@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Councillor David Brown Deputy Lord Mayor Mobile: 0409 897 597 Email: cr.dbrown@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Councillor Tania Brown Mobile: 0428 604 999 Email: cr.tbrown@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Councillor John Dorahy Mobile: 0450 917 262 Email: cr.jdorahy@wollongong.nsw.gov.au WARD 3 Councillor Dom Figliomeni Mobile: 0427 114 307 Email: cr.dfigliomeni@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Councillor Vicky King Mobile: 0418 426 651 Email: cr.vking@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Councillor Cameron Walters Mobile: 0401 558 359 Email: cr.cwalters@wollongong.nsw.gov.au * This newsletter was printed before the Ward 3 by-election results were finalised. Share your 26 January with us at Wollongong Harbour. The day starts at 8am with the Australia Day Aquathon around Belmore Basin. Catch public transport and join us for a full day of fun, food and music at this waste-wise event. Don’t miss the popular Ozzie Doggy Show and finish off a great day out with the spectacular fireworks over Wollongong Harbour from 9pm. This is an accessible event and we’ve dedicated spaces in our accessible viewing area for the fireworks display. To find out more, give Council a call on (02) 4227 7111. DIY Right
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This publication is printed on recycled paper made from 100% post-consumer waste, and uses soy based offset printing inks.
WCC©1479758.ND.18Wollongong City Council publishes this newsletter every three months.
Twitter, Facebook and InstagramLike us, find us, or follow us through social media. Or follow the links from our website.
Twitter: @Wollongong_City
Facebook: City of Wollongong
Instagram: wollongongcity
There's always lots of great things
happening in our city. For the latest events news
go to www.visitwollongong.com.au/events
WHAT'S ON
Find out about the wide range of services and activities Council offers at: www.wollongong.nsw.gov.auVisit us: Wollongong City Council, 41 Burelli Street, WollongongTalk to us: (02) 4227 7111 This is also our after-hours emergency number.Email us: [email protected]
www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au
We wish our community a safe, happy and healthy festive season. There will be some changes to Council’s key services during the break. Our Customer Service Centre will close at 5pm on Friday 21 December and will reopen on Wednesday 2 January 2019. We’ve a full rundown of changes to Council’s services on our website and below is snapshot of some key information. For Council-related emergencies over the break call (02) 4227 7111.
Blue Mile Tramway Link Reopens - A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of all those who came along to a celebration marking the finish of the Blue Mile Tramway Seawall and Shared Path Upgrade. The multimillion dollar overhaul was finished three months early. The Blue Mile Tramway Seawall and Shared Path Upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($900,000) and Wollongong City Council.Comic Gong - You came, you saw and everyone conquered this popular pop culture event presented by Wollongong City Libraries. And the good news is, it’ll be back again in 2019. So, pop Saturday 11 May in your diaries.Grand Pacific Walk - In the lead up to Christmas we’re working on the finishing touches on the first stage of the Grand Pacific Walk from Stanwell Park to Coalcliff. If you’re into selfies check out the viewing platform south of Lower Coast Road. It’s definitely one for Instagram. The Grand Pacific Walk Stage 1 project is proudly funded by the NSW Government under the Restart NSW Illawarra Infrastructure Fund in association with Wollongong City Council.Outdoor Fitness Equipment - We’ve continued to install free outdoor fitness equipment in key locations across the City. If you haven’t already, road test the equipment at MM Beach, Port Kembla, which delivers fitness benefits with a world class view. Port Kembla Revitalisation - Port Kembla’s bright future is the focus of the Port Kembla 2505 Revitalisation Plan and Port Kembla Implementation Plan. The plans were adopted in May and set out a 25-year vision for the suburb.Revamped Dapto Square - Through a partnership with Dapto Leagues Club, Dapto Mall management, Dapto Rotary, and Dapto Chamber of Commerce, Dapto Square has enjoyed a mini makeover. It includes a temporary play space, tables and chairs underneath shady umbrellas, Australian native bush tucker and bush medicine garden beds, and art works by local young people.
Another big year working for you
Port Kembla
WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL • COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER • DECEMBER 2018
WOLLONGONG NEWSWest Dapto Access Strategy including the Fowlers Road to Fairwater Drive link - This is one of the largest infrastructure projects ever delivered by Council. In July Council awarded the $39.9 million tender for the bridge between Fairwater Drive and Fowlers Road that spans Mullet Creek and the south coast rail line at Dapto. Work is well underway on the project anticipated to be wrapped up in 2020. The Fowlers Road to Fairwater Drive Road link is funded by:$10 million from the Australian Government$22.5 million from the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Illawarra Instructure Fund$3.229 million interest subsidy through the NSW Government - Office of Local Government’s Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme$600,000 Design Grant from NSW Government - Department of Planning and Infrastructure and, Wollongong City CouncilWombarra Rock Pool Works - As part of our ongoing rock pool maintenance and improvement program, we’ve repaired Wombarra rock pool. The to-do list included new pool walls, a new ladder, seawall extension and new beach ramp. With good weather and seas, we hope to get it finished before Christmas.Remembering the 1998 Floods - In August we marked the 20th anniversary of the devastating floods of 1998. More than 1,000 homes were damaged by the floodwaters. The lessons learnt from this night has seen Council become an international leader in developing and managing infrastructure that directs rainfall, and implementing floodplain management strategies. UCI Road World Championships - In October it was announced one of the world’s biggest international cycling events - the UCI Road World Championships - is coming to our city in 2022. We’re proud of the role we’ve played in bringing this event to our City as it provides an opportunity to showcase our area to an unprecedented international TV audience.
With 2019 just around the corner, we thought it was time to take a look at a few of the things we’ve delivered for our community over the past 12 months. We expect next year will be just as big!
Countdown! To 2019Get ready for 2019 at one of Council’s biggest and most popular family-friendly events - Acorn Lawyers’ New Year’s Eve.From 5pm on Monday 31 December the foreshore area around Belmore Basin will be a hive of circus-themed activity with live music, food and novelty stores, roaming circus performers and amusement rides.The ever-popular fireworks display will wrap things up at 9pm, giving everyone time to get home before the midnight hour is struck.It’s going to be a fun evening with more than 20,000 people expected to enjoy the family-friendly, alcohol-free event. We recommend public transport as the easiest way to get to and from the event.
Council Services over Christmas
Botanic Garden Closed 25 December.Wollongong Memorial Garden and Cemetaries Office closed 25, 26, 29 December and 1 January. All crematoriums and cemetery grounds will be open during daylight hours every day, including public holidays.Libraries Corrimal, Dapto, Thirroul, Warrawong, Helensburgh and Unanderra will close at 1pm on 24 December and reopen on 2 January. Wollongong Central Library will close at 1pm on 24 December and reopen
from 9am-5pm 27, 28 and 31 December. Normal hours resume on 2 January.Public Swimming Pools Closed 25 December.Waste Collection Put your bins out as normal. Council’s Waste Contractor, Remondis, will be collecting rubbish on Christmas Day. If you’ve an issue with your rubbish collection, call 1300 362 360.Wollongong Waste and Resource Recovery Park (Whytes Gully) Closed 25 December.
Put your dog’s best paw forward and pack a poo bag beforehitting one of our 15 off-leash beaches and parks, or our 10 timed on-leash beaches. It’s a small thing but putting used poo bags in the bins provided makes a big difference. And don’t forget, dogs should never be in our rock pools or on our rock platforms. Read up on our dog-friendly beaches and parks on Council’s website or by calling Customer Service on (02) 4227 7111.
It’s not too late to pop your present under the City of Wollongong Giving Tree.Unwrapped gifts or gift cards for kids aged up to 16 years can be left at Council’s Administration building until 17 December. For other drop-off locations or to know more call us on (02) 4227 7111.
Planning some DIY? Be sure to brush up on where hazardous substances such as
asbestos, roof dust and lead paint might be in your family home before you start. You’ll find information at www.
wollongong.nsw.gov.au/asbestos and www.epa.nsw.gov.au to help keep you safe while you work.
Councillor ContactsLord Mayor Cr Gordon Bradbery AM Phone: (02) 4227 7111 Email: [email protected]
WARD 1Councillor Leigh Colacino Mobile: 0417 199 189 Email: [email protected]
Councillor Mithra Cox Mobile: 0419 720 322 Email: [email protected]
Councillor Janice Kershaw Mobile: 0407 383 927 Email: [email protected]
Councillor Jenelle Rimmer Mobile: 0418 147 016 Email: [email protected]
WARD 2Councillor Cath Blakey Mobile: 0458 490 122 Email: [email protected]
Councillor David Brown Deputy Lord Mayor Mobile: 0409 897 597 Email: [email protected]
Councillor Tania Brown Mobile: 0428 604 999 Email: [email protected]
Councillor John Dorahy Mobile: 0450 917 262 Email: [email protected]
WARD 3Councillor Dom Figliomeni Mobile: 0427 114 307 Email: [email protected]
Councillor Vicky King Mobile: 0418 426 651 Email: [email protected]
Councillor Cameron Walters Mobile: 0401 558 359 Email: [email protected]
* This newsletter was printed before the Ward 3 by-election results were finalised.
Share your 26 January with us at Wollongong Harbour. The day starts at 8am with the Australia Day Aquathon around Belmore Basin. Catch public transport and join us for a full day of fun, food and music at this waste-wise event. Don’t miss the popular Ozzie Doggy Show and finish off a great day out with the spectacular fireworks over Wollongong Harbour from 9pm. This is an accessible event and we’ve dedicated spaces in our accessible viewing area for the fireworks display. To find out more, give Council a call on (02) 4227 7111.
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