APRIL 2024
Photo courtesy of Ford Civil
Message from the Mayor Cr Bill Saravinovski
We need to keep the legacy alive and continue to educate the younger generation. I encourage all residents, their family, and friends to join their local RSL veterans and attend one of these ANZAC services. I am pleased to provide an update to our major projects, firstly the redevelopment of the Botany Aquatic Centre reached a major milestone last month when the Development Application for the whole project was lodged. As this will be independently assessed, Council can’t predict the time frame, so for this reason, we have decided to keep the pool open for one more season.
Council is proud to support our local RSL Sub-Branches to commemorate ANZAC Day honouring the service and sacrifice of our ANZACs and those who paid the ultimate price for the freedom we all enjoy today. It is important to remember and pay tribute to the men and women who continue to serve and defend our values and freedoms around the world.
Construction is now due to start in winter 2025. More information on the Botany Aquatic Centre development is available on Council’s website. Secondly, Barton Park in Banksia, one of Council’s other major projects, is nearing completion and is due to open to the public on Saturday 4 May. I have had a sneak preview and residents will be amazed with the way this space has been transformed.
This huge park upgrade will provide our growing population with state-of-the art sporting facilities for organised sport as well as opportunities for a variety of recreational activities, exercise, family outings and environmental education. We have done all this while still providing protection for the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frogs that live in the area. I would like to thank Council staff who have worked so hard to bring these projects to life. While Councillors have the vision and make the financial decisions it is our dedicated staff who juggle deadlines and budgets to get the job done. Finally, if I or my fellow Councillors can help you with a council matter please reach out. Our contact details are on the back of this newsletter.
Cr Bill Saravinovski Mayor
Phone 1300 581 299 Website www.bayside.nsw.gov.au