The Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) has taken another important step forward with the NSW Government awarding the contract for construction of Stage 2 East between Miranda and Woolooware.
Sydney Civil has been appointed to construct and deliver the next stage of SCATL, which when completed will transform active transport between Sutherland and Cronulla. Work is expected to begin on site next month.
It’s fantastic to mark this important milestone in the delivery of this project as SCATL will make walking and bike riding safer and more convenient for the Shire community.
SCATL Stage 2 East will run along the Kingsway and the southern side of Denman Ave from just east of Westfield Miranda to the intersection of Denman Avenue and Gannons Road, with existing links through to the Captain Cook Playing Fields, Woolooware and Cronulla High Schools and Woolooware Bay.
This will provide safe active transport access to Sutherland Hospital and link Miranda and Caringbah train stations.
The NSW Government is upgrading the intersections of Kingsway, Willarong Road and Banksia Road at Caringbah to increase safety for both road and active transport users as part of this stage. The upgrade includes installation of new signalised pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Willarong Road and Kingsway.
Planning and design is ongoing for SCATL Stage 2 West (Oak Road Kirrawee to Jackson Avenue Miranda). Following previous community feedback, public display and consultation on a preferred route is expected to be open for submissions mid-year.
When all of Stage 2 is complete, SCATL will deliver around eight kilometres of pedestrian and bike paths between Sutherland and Caringbah to connect public transport, schools, hospitals, residential and retail precincts.
Funding for SCATL includes Stage 3 through Woolooware and Cronulla and detailed planning and community consultation will follow planning for Stage 2 West.
Fine out more here.
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have successfully secured a Parliamentary Inquiry into the explosion of illegal tobacco in NSW. The Minns Labor Government’s inaction has seen the number of tobacconists in NSW increase from 14,500 more than 19,500 in four years and an outbreak of violent crime in our communities as criminals fight for control of the illicit market. ... See MoreSee Less
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Powerful x
About time they did something. These illegal tobacco shops are paying no taxes, yet legitimate businesses have to sell products at 4x the cost of cheap cigarettes, including all taxes., excise/ gst/ income tax etc
This is great
These situation has been created by government by over taxing tobacco and virtually putting it out of reach of the average smoker the last time I looked smoking was still legal !!! This photo was taken just the other day at Woolworths !!! If these criminals can import container loads of cigarettes from overseas you can only imagine how easy it is to import hard drugs such as ice and heroin etc etc that are destroying our children’s lives !!!
I’d like to give you the heads up Mark the person you are with is not Germesh Singh !!!
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Newly elected Member for Port Macquarie @robertdwyermp delivered his inaugural speech to NSW Parliament last night in front of a packed gallery of family, friends and colleagues.
Robert has made a significant contribution to his local community over many years and it’s wonderful to have him in our Liberal team. ... See MoreSee Less
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Look after him! He is a good man! Looking forward to watching him grow into a fine political and even greater advocate for the Port Macquarie region
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👮♂️👮♀️A chance today to welcome four new probationary constables to the Sutherland Shire Police Area Command and to thank them and their families for taking on these demanding and sensitive roles. ... See MoreSee Less
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Brilliant x
Congratulations Officers 👏
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Mark Speakman A govt today forcing health care workers to abort babies. 😡
💜💛 24 years of @shirerelay !
This weekend’s Shire Relay has raised $325,000 for @cancercouncilnsw as at 7pm today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you Mark for you and your family's continual support for so many years.
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Thank you for your continued support Mark. We truly appreciate your ongoing commitment to Cancer Council NSW
Well done Alison. Love Di
The annual Meeting of Two Cultures ceremony at Kurnell today marked the 255th anniversary of the first encounter between European and Aboriginal people on the Australian east coast, with the anchoring of the HMB Endeavour with Lieutenant James Cook and his crew.
A time to reflect on the past and our shared future together. ... See MoreSee Less
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We need more metro lines
Our war memorials are sacred places — built by communities, cared for by volunteers and cherished by generations.
If someone desecrates them, they should be held accountable, but we’ve seen an increase in this sort of vandalism.
When Parliament resumes, the NSW Liberals and Nationals will introduce legislation to toughen penalties.
Under the Opposition’s Bill:
✅The maximum summary penalty (ie without the need for an expensive jury trial) for damaging a war memorial will increase to $22,000 or two years imprisonment, or both (from just $4,400 and no jail option at the moment)
✅The maximum penalty for offensive or indecent conduct near a memorial will also rise to $22,000
✅Offenders will be required to pay for repairs unless there are special circumstances, so that custodians like local Councils, RSL sub-branches and not-for-profit organisations don’t have to foot the bill. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great work !! Can you please also introduce legislation on this huge e-bike/scooters,fat bikes problem,to make them registered, insured and riders to have licences. Our community needs to be kept safe.