
I am pleased to announce that whale watching at Cape Solander in Kamay Botany Bay National Park will be an even better experience, with a new $2 million whale watching platform being installed by the NSW Government.
The new platform will improve accessibility and improve visitor safety for the thousands of eager whale watchers visiting the site each year.
The 240sqm platform will accommodate up to 60 spectators at a time. Risk to visitors will be reduced with new seating that will provide a better viewing experience than the open rock platform. The design includes several small viewing areas above the rock platform that will offer greater choice for seating. Barriers and warning signs to limit access to the rock platform and cliff edges from the viewing areas will also be installed to reduce risk to visitors.
The platform is not only a great asset for our local community but is an important tourism site, attracting visitors to Kurnell and supporting our local economy.
Construction works are due to commence in February 2021, with the project due to be completed in time for next yearβs whale watching season.
This project is being funded through the NSW Governmentβs Improving Access to National Parks Program.
π The NSW Government is extending free flu shots at GPs and pharmacists for NSW residents until 17 July.
π€ More than 1,000 people presented to our emergency departments with flu-like illness last week. Around 165, including very young children, were so unwell they were admitted to hospital. ... See MoreSee Less
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π΅π΄ Wanda Surf Life Saving Club has received a $148,000 NSW Government grant for its watercraft and surf sports equipment storage system.
π΅π΄ Wanda offers a high level of surf sports activities to its members which results in strong, capable, rescue-ready volunteer lifesavers on the beach. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wanda members thank you for your continued support β€οΈπ
Thank you Mark Speakman for your outstanding support of our local community and of surf life saving. ππππ¦πΊ
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π΅π‘ The dedicated volunteers at North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club will receive a $412,000 NSW Government grant for upgrades to its internal pool as well as new solar panels, battery storage and pool heating system.
Our iconic local surf clubs donate tens of thousands of hours each year to patrolling the beach to keep us safe, educating our kids on water safety and promoting healthy, active lifestyles for so many. Itβs important that the clubs have the modern facilities they need to do this work.
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It is an honor to receive such a grant that allows us to upgrade our facilities and help our volunteers keep our wonderful community safe! ππ
There's a pool in there...
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James Andrew Jackie Primmer
WHEN is someone in State Parliament going to “WAKE UP”and let these clubs trade as Licenced Premises exactly as they do in QLD and pay for themselves and be self sufficient !!!! Then there would be no need for government grants and handouts or are ALL of the NSW Parliamentarians in the pockets of the AHA ????
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This weekβs NSW budget includes:
β Record health spending, including more than 10,000 extra full-time staff to hospitals, NSW Ambulance and health services. π©ββοΈ π π₯
β More than $7.2 billion in cost-of-living measures, including the new Back to School program. π¨βπ π
β $16.5 billion over 10 years to break the barriers to opportunity for women and give our children the best start in life, including affordable and accessible childcare and a universal year of prekindergarten before school. π© π¦
β Record $112.7 billion infrastructure program over four years. π π·πΌ
β $2.8 billion to help more families find homes, including $729 million for tax reform. π‘ ... See MoreSee Less
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sir you’ve had eleven years so far… talk with Ambos, cops, nurses and teachers on the work face and you will realise the last decade’s deterioration has caused irreparable damage that no proposal can rectify.
π©ββοΈ π¨ββοΈ "South Eastern Sydney Local Health District welcomes fast-tracked elective surgeries" π₯ ... See MoreSee Less
Local health district welcomes fast-tracked elective surgeries
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This weekβs NSW 2022-23 budget includes funding for local projects such as:
β New operating theatres, endoscopy suites and MRI at Sutherland Hospital (opening in 2023 and 2024)
β New building at Cronulla High School (construction commencing 2023)
β More Trains More Services T4 Illawarra train line upgrades increasing peak hour capacity by 30% (progressively to mid 2020s)
β Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link stage 2 shared cycle/pedestrian path (construction commencing 2023)
β New visitor centre at Kamay Botany Bay National Park Kurnell (scheduled opening 2023)
β New ferry wharves at Kurnell and La Perouse (construction commencing 2023)
β M6 stage 1 south to Kogarah (opening 2025). ... See MoreSee Less
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after eleven years in office can you please just update Heathcote Road to a dual carriageway in lieu of a peace meal one lane bridge and token approaches?
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