I am pleased to announce that Australia’s first dedicated marine rescue training centre will be developed on the shore of Port Hacking in Southern Sydney as part of a $12 million NSW Government investment in ensuring there are more skilled rescuers ready to save lives on the water.
The NSW Government is a proud supporter of Marine Rescue volunteers, which is why we have invested an additional $37.6 million for new vehicles, improved operating facilities and enhancements to the marine radio network.
The Training Academy will ensure the preservation of the heritage values of the Hungry Point Reserve and continue its use for maritime-related activities, while maintaining public access to the site’s open parkland.
This project will protect history of the reserve, stretching back to the earliest Indigenous inhabitants living here on Port Hacking, through to its later use as a migrant hostel and Department of Primary Industries fisheries research centre.
The training centre will also enhance the safety of our large and growing boating community in southern Sydney, with boaters able to undertake a number of courses to improve their own abilities on the water.
This is the first training centre for marine rescue volunteers anywhere in the country.
The Academy will include a large lecture/meeting room, smaller classrooms equipped with marine simulators and other technological learning tools, practical outdoor training areas and pool, accommodation and meal facilities.
Up to 100 trainees every week will be able to attend the Academy, which will also be available to other emergency services whose personnel use vessels as part of their emergency response operations.
The government is also investing up to $5m in a new walkway around Hungry Point, extending the current ocean-side walk beyond Salmon Haul Bay to around the South Cronulla peninsula to Darook Park.
A moving Anzac ceremony at Woolooware High School today, featuring stories told by students about their forebears in service; Cronulla RSL Sub Branch president Cory Rinaldi speaking of his service and creative life afterwards; and the poetry of Paul Zaat. ... See MoreSee Less
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Out and about in the Ryde electorate today listening to small businesses with Jordan Lane MP - For Ryde ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for visiting - it was a pleasure having you meet the locals.
The 254th anniversary of the Meeting of Two Cultures (Cook’s landing) commemorated at Kurnell today. ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s a unique occasion brilliantly done by La Perouse LALC and Sutherland Shire Council.
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Thankyou for reminding us of Noel Pearson's "Three Stories" youtu.be/GbVZWamD4c0?feature=shared
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Gymea Bay Baths are a magical spot - but now increasingly afflicted by water pollution and litter, including because of the huge growth in its popularity as a fishing spot.
I caught up with local residents a few days ago to discuss the issues and possible solutions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for coming down and listening to our concerns Mark. The Gymea Bay residents greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for coming down to Gymea bay ,hopefully something can be done so we can all be proud to take family and friends to our beautiful baths .A place where many of us swim when water clean .thanks
Have the fisheries look into if it is truely a king fish breeding ground. If so, ban it!
Undersized fish being taken there daily and contact with fisheries results in 0 action. The place is always covered in fish guts and garbage relying on locals to clean up tourists mess.
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Giving our police wanding powers would deter the carrying of knives and can therefore reduce knife crime. ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week I was out and about in the Shoalhaven City local government area, visiting Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Nowra and Ulladulla - including checking out:
✅ Progress on the Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment
✅ Options for extra housing near the hospital and activating the nearby Shoalhaven River foreshore
✅ Waterway problems at Shoalhaven Heads
✅ Stalled redevelopment of Ulladulla Harbour. ... See MoreSee Less
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A lovely spot a bit like Cronulla 50 years ago don’t let them spoil it.
Thank you Mark
Just a couple of hours at the helm of your yacht from Gunnamatta Bay ...
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