Councillor John Riad in Menai, New South Wales | Public & government service

Councillor John Riad

Locality: Menai, New South Wales

Phone: +61 408 919 760

Address: PO BOX 377 2234 Menai, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ssc.nsw.gov.au

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24.01.2022 The next generation of parents of the Sutherland Hospital Maternity Ward will receive in their hospital information take home pack, a voucher for a 200mm pot sized tree from Council's Community Nursery to plant in their property in honour of the birth of their newborn baby. This is the latest initiative from the Green Streets Program to positively contribute to achieving Council's Community Strategic Plan measure of "No Net Canopy Loss". The initiative has been inspired by Sister Haxton of the Jacaranda Maternity Hospital in the 1950's, where Jacaranda seedlings were given to new mothers to plant in honour of their newborns.

24.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION NOTIFICATION Yala Road, Bangor. Please be advised a hazard reduction burn is planned for Monday 11/05 at Yala Rd, Bangor.... The burn is due to commence around 9am. The burn area is approximately 11 hectares in size and was last hazard reduced in August 2012. Once completed it help provide increased protection for approximately 80 homes. Please share or tag those within the area.

21.01.2022 LIGHTING UP THE SHIRE FOR CHRISTMAS 2020! With less than 50 days to Christmas. Council will start to decorate the shopping centers later this month and getting into the spirit of Christmas with all work to be completed by 1 December 2020. This project stemmed from a notice of motion I submitted a few years ago in having the Council spread that wonderful Christmas cheer!... The coverage this year includes: Trees, Decorations and lighting in the Regional Centres of Sutherland, Engadine, Caringbah, Gymea, Menai, Cronulla. Council will be installing: 5m Christmas trees in the Regional Centres, with larger 6m trees at Sutherland and Cronulla. Garlands under the shopfront awnings in the district/local centers of Jannali, Kirrawee, Como, Sylvania, Loftus, Cronulla, Bundeena, Menai, Sylvania, Sylvania Heights, Burraneer, Yowie Bay and Woolooware. Wreaths on the light poles in Menai Community Precinct and around the Shire. The streetscapes in the centers are to be treated with a selection of light pole mounted decorations, Santa, Gift boxes, Reindeer, Sleighs, Angels, Surf boards, Stars and Trees in Engadine, Sutherland, Gymea, Caringbah, Menai and Cronulla where Council own powered infrastructure, and civic space is available. Key decorative enhancements are to be installed on the roofs of Council owned infrastructure where power is available in our centres. The Council Administration Building will have a large Merry Christmas sign to be placed on its fascia and sleigh and reindeer across its front entrance wall. And finally, Banners wishing everyone a Merry Christmas will be flying throughout the Shire. Do you know anyone in the shire that is looking forward to Christmas 2020? Tag, like and share!

20.01.2022 Hazelhurst Art Centre will be closed on Monday 20 July as a precaution following advice from NSW Health today of a possible COVID-19 case in a visitor. The closure will allow NSW Health to determine whether any further action is necessary to ensure the health and safety of our patrons and staff. Council is working closely with NSW Health as the lead public health agency, and will follow its advice. Further updates will be provided as they become available. The recent incre...ase in cases across NSW and Victoria are an important reminder that every one of us need to keep observing social distancing, hand washing and monitoring our own health. Council urges everyone in our community to follow NSW Health advice, and if you are showing any symptoms, no matter how mild, to attend a clinic for testing. For further details on Coronavirus and for full details of testing locations, please visit NSW Health website. We understand this is a concerning time, and ensuring our facilities and services are COVIDSafe continues to be our utmost priority.

18.01.2022 Thank you Melanie Gibbons MP. What a great announcement for Sandy Point!

16.01.2022 THE NEW COMO PDE / YAMBA ROAD, COMO ROUNDABOUT Works are processing regarding the construction of the new roundabout at Como Pde and Yamba Rd. The works also entail new kerb and gutter construction in Como Pde, Road as well as drainage and footpath construction upgrade. ... Works are expected to be completed by the end of August.

13.01.2022 Sutherland Shire Council will be conducting a small hazard reduction burn at Barden Ridge today. The 1 hectare burn will commence around 9am this morning and is... being undertaken in the Australia Road Reserve. The burn is part of a pilot program which will see Council introduce fire into smaller reserves in suburbia, which have seen long intervals without burning. The implementation of fire in these fire excluded reserves will result in positive outcomes both in terms of ecological and hazard management. Fire and Rescue NSW and the RFS will be in attendance to assist Council enhance their fire management knowledge and skills. Due to the small size of the activity, the burn will not generate any significant smoke to the broader community.

13.01.2022 #WildlifeWednesday KOALA-ty time for a reminder! We’re been thrilled to hear about sightings of one of the most iconic Aussie species in our own backyard. Ko...alas are listed as vulnerable to extinction in NSW and are a protected species. While we’re ALL excited to see these beautiful creatures, our Environmental Science team wanted to share a few reminders with the community: Drive carefully and be koala-aware, especially on major highways such as Heathcote Road and New Illawarra Road at dusk, dawn and night. Keep dogs on a leash and inside at night. Report sick or injured koalas to WIRES on 1300 094 737. Keep your distance! Koalas are timid animals, prone to becoming stressed by loud noises, flash photography and crowding. If you know of a local koala sighting, don’t post the specific location online. Report sightings of koalas in Sutherland Shire to Council so our Environmental Science team can keep an eye on their health and protect their habitat (call 9710 0627). You can also download the ‘I Spy Koala’ App on Android and Apple.

09.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION NOTIFICATION - SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2020 National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a hazard reduction burn tomorrow in the Georges Riv...er National Park at Illawong. The 34 hectare activity will commence around 10am and will be supported by Illawong RFS, NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW. It is located adjacent to homes in Maxwell Close, Sylvan Ridge Drive, Heritage Drive, Palmer Place, Spencer Place, Phoenix Place, Charlotte Place and Old Ferry Road. Smoke is expected to drift to the southeast during the day towards Illawong, Bangor, Bonnet Bay, Como, Sutherland, Jannali and Kirrawee.

09.01.2022 THE NEW PARC MENAI HALF COURT I am proud to announce that works for the new basketball half works have commenced and is scheduled to be completed by Christmas. The features of the new upgrade are:... Construction of a new concrete Half-court Basketball court Relocation of picnic tables and seating New garden bed and tree planting Sandstone retaining wall/seating Regrading of turf area surrounds Do you know anyone within the Greater Menai area that will be using the new court? Please tag, like, and share

09.01.2022 Illawong will join other Sutherland Shire crews tomorrow for Hazard Reduction off Billa Road in Bangor. Fire activity is expected from approx 9am till late afternoon. Residents are advised that smoke may be visible throughout parts 2234 during the day. Stay safe

07.01.2022 Firefighters continue to monitor the Bundanoon Road West hazard reduction burn at Woronora Heights. An isolated shower moved through the area this morning, slow...ing the progress of the burn. As a result this moisture, pockets of fire continue to burn within containment lines and is expected to do so overnight, despite some shower activity in the area. Early to mid next week, warm and dry weather will return locally and these pockets will continue to be active. Crews will patrol as required with further burning to be undertaken as required. The smoke in the area, in particular Barden Ridge, will clear tomorrow. We ask you only ring triple zero if the fire is threatening your home. Thank you to the RFS, Fire and Rescue NSW and National Parks and Wildlife Service crews for helping out today.

07.01.2022 THE ROSS RESERVE BANGOR PLAYGROUND UPGRADE Works for the replacement of existing playground equipment is scheduled to be carried out from Monday 16 November with works to be completed prior to Christmas. The works will also include additional seating and tree planting.

06.01.2022 UPDATE: NSW Health has confirmed this afternoon that a case under investigation of possible COVID-19 exposure at Hazelhurst Arts Centre has been deemed as a fal...se positive test and therefore poses no threat to public health. NSW Health has also confirmed the more detailed testing of an employee from Franklin Rd Early Childhood Centre was deemed as a false positive. This is welcome news, and we are grateful for the thorough and detailed testing by NSW Health that has ruled out any possible exposure at these two Council facilities. The procedures at Hazelhurst Arts Centre enabled NSW Health to be provided with essential contact information to investigate the case. Council is taking the added precaution of Hazelhurst remaining closed on Tuesday 21 July to allow further review of COVIDSafe procedures in conjunction with the management of the Hazelhurst Cafe to ensure we re-open to visitors with the most rigorous precautions in place. Hazelhurst will re-open at 9am on Wednesday 22 July. Franklin Road Early Childhood Centre remained operational based on the timing of when the employee had last attended, however we are pleased to be able assure our families and staff that NSW Health have found there to be no public health risk. Council will continue to work closely with NSW Health and follow every directive, as we all responsibly manage through this period of public health orders to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and ensure the health and safety of our community and staff. With so much information in the media on coronavirus cases confirmed or under investigation it can be overwhelming. NSW Health are the lead public health agency and we encourage all our community to refer to NSW Health website for full details including the latest case alerts, or call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.

06.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION NOTIFICATION Alfords Point We will be assisting National Parks and Wildlife Service with a hazard reduction burn at... Alfords Point tomorrow (29/04). The burn will commence at approximately 9am.

04.01.2022 We’re excited to be re-opening further services at the Leisure Centres! Please see our latest services and facilities updates below: Program Pools at Engadin...e and Caringbah Leisure Centres now open Lanes are available for lap swimming/walking. As per current pool booking conditions two persons will be permitted per lane and bookings can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Online bookings available here: https://bit.ly/2Dk9vr4 13 July: Re-commencement of Aqua Aerobics at Engadine and Caringbah Leisure Centres Bookings can be made up to 24 hours in advance via our website. Class timetables available here: https://bit.ly/322pzIw 15 July: Pool bookings extended to one hour sessions at all centres In response to customer feedback, all pool booking sessions will be extended to one hour in duration from 15 July. This will provide our customers with additional time to enjoy water-based exercise. 15 July: Re-opening of Indoor Pool at Sutherland Leisure Centre As per current pool booking conditions two persons will be permitted per lane and bookings can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Lanes 1-5 will be allocated for lap swimming and lanes 6-8 will be allocated for walking. Online bookings available here: https://bit.ly/2Dk9vr4 15 July: Re-commencement of Aqua Aerobics in the Indoor Pool at Sutherland Leisure Centre Bookings can be made up to 24 hours in advance via our website. Aqua Aerobics will also continue in the Utility Pool at Sutherland Leisure Centre. Class timetables available here: https://bit.ly/322pzIw We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time. We look forward to welcoming our customers back to our facilities and group fitness classes.

02.01.2022 THE CARTER ROAD BUS ONLY LANE Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and Sutherland Shire Council are collaborating to improve safety for the Menai and Barden Ridge communities and public transport passengers. Works are set to commence on installing a ‘Bus Only’ lane and enforcement camera on the bridge between Carter Road and Australia Road, Menai, resulting in the removal of the existing bus gate. The existing bus gate has been unreliable in recent times, resulting in gate being locked ...for periods of time and not allowing buses to pass. The installation of a ‘Bus Only’ lane will remove access restrictions for buses and emergency service vehicles and allow flexibility in the event of an ordered emergency evacuation. The changes will not alter the vehicles permitted to travel across the bridge, with only buses and emergency vehicles responding to emergency events permitted. Drivers of unauthorised vehicles will be subject to fines and demerit points, however Council will not benefit from the fines. TfNSW will be requested to waive the fines during an ordered emergency evacuation. Works are scheduled to be undertaken by TfNSW, beginning on 14 December 2020 and be finalised by 20 January 2021, with some works taking place at night so to not disrupt public transport services. A concept plan of the works are provided below. More details regarding the background of the works can be found at: https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//Key-councilprojects