Peter Sidgreaves MP | Politician
Peter Sidgreaves MP
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24.01.2022 Camden Showground to receive $20 000 NSW Government COVID-19 Stimulus Program Grant The funding will upgrade Camden Showground’s power supply system and infrastructure to increase the power capacity available for events. With L-R- Camden Show Society President Greg Wall, Camden Show Society Secretary Jo Martin and Mayor of Camden Clr Theresa Fedeli.... Camden Show See more
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23.01.2022 Out walking while my 4 year old twins rode their bikes. It’s a great way to get some exercise in while the girls have some fun. #moveit4materdei https://moveit4materdei.raisely.com/peter-sid//out-walking
23.01.2022 More restrictions will be easing from Tuesday 1 December, just in time for the Christmas festive season
23.01.2022 NICU Awareness Month Today is Thank U NICU Day Miracle Babies, with the help of support partner BabyLove, will bring a day of special recognition for NICU and SCN staff around Australia.... Follow Miracle Babies Foundation Facebook and Instagram pages to see all the NICU messages of appreciation and what inspires our nurses to do what they do Share a message for a NICU/SCN team by clicking on the link below! https://www.miraclebabies.org.au//thank-u-nicu-day-/gjyhvs #WorldPrematurityDay2020 #MiracleBabies #LightItPurple
23.01.2022 The 2020 NRL - National Rugby League Grand Final will be played at ANZ Stadium on 25 October 40,000 fans can attend the game under current COVID-19 restrictions Tickets to the Grand Final are on sale now at https://www.nrl.com/
22.01.2022 Harrington Park Public School Upgrade It was great to turn the first sod at Harrington Park Public School today with L-R-Mark Reynold Project Director at School Infrastructure NSW, Dr Glenn Patterson- Director Educational Leadership at NSW Department of Education and school Principal Ms Kelly Paton. Construction will soon begin on the upgrade at Harrington Park Public School, with Grindley Construction Pty Ltd being awarded the main works construction tender and the D...evelopment Application approved. The project will deliver 19 new permanent classrooms, plus upgrades to core facilities including the hall, library, covered outdoor learning area and staff facilities. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2022.
22.01.2022 Today is Police Remembrance Day - a day when our community pauses to remember our fallen police officers. This is an important time on the calendar year for the police family, and as a small mark of respect, this evening the iconic Sydney Opera House Sails will be lit up in blue and white check to remember those that paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. I thank our Police Force for their tireless work and the sacrifices they and their families make to ensure our safety and to achieve justice.
21.01.2022 Applications open for the next round of the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program Clubgrants funding is designed to give community organisations a boost when and where it’s needed most. It is available for projects to build, repair or upgrade facilities across arts and culture, sport and recreation, disaster readiness and community infrastructure. Applications close on 12th October 2020... To find out more or to apply, please visit responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au
21.01.2022 October is Small Business Month! Now in its fourth year, NSW Small Business Month has built on the success of the past three years by collaborating with 219 local councils and chambers of commerce who have received grants from the NSW Government of up to $2,000 to host COVID-Safe events. Themes for 2020 include how to manage disruption, future planning, getting your business online, as well as learning as the latest all the latest marketing and social media tips. ... A list of all current events can be accessed at https://www.businessmonth.nsw.gov.au/
20.01.2022 It may have been delayed thanks to COVID, but we finally got to officially open the new Pirate Ship play equipment at Mount Annan Christian College! It looks fantastic Funding was secured for this project through the NSW Government's 2019 Community Building Partnership Program
20.01.2022 Public Health Alert
20.01.2022 Have you been here?
18.01.2022 CAMDEN MUSEUM SECURES GRANT Camden Museum is among 15 NSW museums and Aboriginal Cultural Centres sharing in this year’s Volunteer Museum Small Grants Round 1 funding which is aimed to assist with immediate improvements and projects. The museum will receive $1,349.50 which will be used to install a digital welcome display around the entrance to the Museum... Camden Historical Society Inc. President Doug Barratt, the committee and members do exceptional work in preserving and displaying Camden’s history and heritage through Camden Museum. I thank them very much for their dedication, passion and the long hours they often put in to ensuring Camden’s rich history is preserved and accessible to all. It’s wonderful that these grants continue to be supported by the NSW Government, and I’m delighted that with this support, our dedicated volunteers of Camden Museum will be able to put plans into place for the benefit of our wider community to enjoy.
18.01.2022 Tomorrow marks the start of NSW Small Business Month The four-week celebration in October of the small to medium sized businesses in NSW This years theme is Reboot with NSW Small Business Month 2020 with the six sub-themes as follows: ... 1. Building your brand on social: How to market your business on social media, build your brand, protect your reputation and attract the customers you want 2. Working with digi-tech: Present, promote and grow your business online and learn the latest technologies to best connect with your customers 3. Financial foundations: Explore the grants and support available to you, take control of your bookkeeping, budgeting and taxation, and learn to safeguard your business 4. Research, plan, do: Plan for the future with market research and develop tactics for risk and disaster management 5. Futureproof your business: Understand stressors and disruptors, keep an eye outside your business model and know what to do when the unknown hits 6. Your team and you: Gain insights on how to hire, manage, train and retain the best staff A number of activities will be held and include events such as exhibitions, workshops, seminars and tradeshows as well as online activities such as webinars and podcasts. For more information please visit: https://www.businessmonth.nsw.gov.au/
17.01.2022 Oran Park covid warning
17.01.2022 It was a pleasure to be out and about with Premier Gladys Berejiklian this morning in Camden! Thank you for your time spent with local students, business owners, community members and Mayor of Camden Theresa Fedeli!
16.01.2022 Get moving! Move It For Mater Dei Dedicate as many minutes as you can per day. ... Connect with friends and raise funds for children and young adults with an Intellectual Disability. Please encourage the community to support me or setup their own fund-raising page to support a wonderful organisation. https://moveit4materdei.raisely.com/peter-sidgreaves
15.01.2022 The NSW Government has secured five of the six double-header rounds of The Rugby Championships 2020, which will see Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and South Africa compete over a six-week tournament from 7th November - 12th December. https://vimeo.com/460809582/a10e6c1c89
15.01.2022 A NSW State Funeral for the late the Honourable John Fahey AC will be held on Friday 25 September 2020, at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, commencing at 11.00am. To continue to keep the community safe during COVID-19, attendees at the State Funeral have been limited to Mr Fahey's family and invited guests. Members of the public are welcome to watch the Service live streamed online at https://www.nsw.gov.au/state-funer/honourable-john-fahey-ac... A full recording of the Service will also be made available on the website to watch later. Condolences can be given through the online condolence book via the link below. The family has requested that, in lieu of floral tributes, donations be made to the Leukaemia Foundation at www. leukaemia.org.au Internment arrangements will be private.
15.01.2022 Name Approved for Denham Court Public School The Geographical Names Board has confirmed that the use of the name Denham Court Public School for the new school now under construction at the corner of Commissioners Drive and Elkhon Street, Denham Court. The school name was chosen after community consultation with local residents through the school website, written notification and social media.... This consultation confirmed strong support for the use of the name Denham Court Public School. I thank everyone for their input!
15.01.2022 NSW Government Grant for Cobbitty Road Pedestrians The NSW Government will provide Camden Council with an Active Transport Grant to install a pedestrian island with a children’s crossing on Cobbitty Road, near Macarthur Anglican School, as well as 180 metres of new footpaths to improve walking connections in the area. This important work is about providing safer and easier access to Macarthur Anglican School for students and pedestrians crossing from the south side... of Cobbitty Road. With school bus stops on either side of the road, local children who attend other schools in the area will also have better access to their school bus service. The new footpaths will also improve how the community can move around their local area. This is because the new footpaths will connect with existing ones on Northern Road, as well as to the wider Oran Park and Harrington Park areas.
14.01.2022 School Sport and Music Restrictions Relaxed for Term 4 With school back tomorrow, updated Term 4 school guidelines will commence Key changes are:... Community Languages Schools Program will recommence face to face learning; Interschool activities were able to recommence on September 26 where there is a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place; Playing wind instruments, singing and chanting is permitted with strict restrictions; Year 6 formals and graduations are permitted; High school formals are permitted from 12 November to limit any HSC disruption; and Kindergarten orientation, Year 7 transition, excursions and camps can resume with strict guidelines. Full details on the changes below- https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
14.01.2022 NYE In Sydney: Book Ahead Or Celebrate From Home A seven-minute midnight New Year’s Eve firework display will bring in 2021 and premium viewing spots will be reserved for frontline workers to say thank you for keeping NSW safe throughout this year. While the Harbour’s best vantage points will be reserved for these frontline workers, I’m encouraging everyone in Camden to support their local businesses on the night, or celebrate from home.... Some COVID safe measures specific for NYE are: Premium spots reserved for frontline workers around Mrs Macquarie’s Point, Sydney Opera House, Campbell’s Cove and the Cahill Expressway. Frontline workers will be nominated by their respective agencies. A designated Green Zone will be established around Circular Quay and North Sydney. Patrons, hospitality workers, residents and guests of local residents will need to register for a pass through Service NSW. A designated Yellow Zone will also be established around the Green Zone and people looking to gather in this area on NYE will potentially be subject to move-on Police powers to ensure the community is COVID-Safe. Anyone with a confirmed booking at a venue within the Green Zone will be required to show an event pass prior to entry. Passes will be available via ServiceNSW. Anyone without a pass will be turned away from the Green Zone area. Venues with allocated outdoor seating will be restricted to 1 person per 2 square metres or 3,000 people (whichever is less) Venues with without allocated outdoor seating will be restricted to 1 person per four square metres or 3,000 people (whichever is less) More information on the event will be available on www.nsw.gov.au/NYE
14.01.2022 This week, the Premier launched the COVID safe summer plan, to ensure NSW residents can get out and about this summer in a COVID-safe way, while keeping the economy moving. The COVID Safe Summer Plan will help residents and businesses enjoy the warmer weather safely. The plan can be accessed at: https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au//great-publi/covid-safe-summer
12.01.2022 As you probably know, Mater Dei School, Camden normally raises money through their foundation by holding events and as such is trying to raise money via alternative ways due to COVID. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
11.01.2022 New Homes to Combat Housing Stress Older people and single-parent families will benefit from 122 new social and affordable homes developed in South Western Sydney. This project is an excellent example of the work the NSW Government is doing in collaboration with community housing providers, which is not only creating great social outcomes but also significant economic benefits in the form of local jobs.... The project consists of 84 one-bedroom villas for seniors and 38 two-bedroom townhouses for single-parent families. The complex features landscaped gardens, a BBQ area, community centre, a veggie garden and playground. The SAHF is a key initiative of Future Directions of Social Housing in NSW, the NSW Government’s plan to deliver more and better social housing across the state. Gareth Ward BaptistCare
10.01.2022 You can help celebrate World Premature Day this Tuesday 17th November and support Miracle Babies Foundation in raising awareness of preterm birth, along with deaths and disabilities associated by Lighting It Purple Purple is the international colour of prematurity awareness and you can support and raise awareness by lighting up your building or space with purple lighting and encouraging your networks to do the same. By lighting up your space, you will be making a positiv...e difference to help further increase awareness and provide the best possible chance for premature newborns to live a healthy life and reach their full potential. https://www.miraclebabies.org.au//e/world-prematurity-day/
10.01.2022 The border between NSW and Victoria will reopen at 12:01 am Monday 23 November.
09.01.2022 The Joint Committee on Children and Young People is calling for submissions to its inquiry into child protection and the social services system in NSW. Submissions close 11 December 2020: https://bit.ly/2ELm8g6
08.01.2022 REMINDER Daylight Saving begins at 2.00am Clock's go forward
08.01.2022 Public Health Alert- New Venues A new pop-up clinic for COVID-19 testing has been established at: Julia Reserve Community Centre walk-in, Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park from 1pm today. The clinic will be open daily until Sunday 18 October between 8am and 6pm.... It is important to maintain COVID health safety and have high levels of testing COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//howto-protect-yourself-and/clinics or call your GP. Anyone who attended the following venues is considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. Woolworths Oran Park, 351 Oran Park Dr, Oran Park on the following dates: o Wednesday 30 September from 5:30pm to 6:30pm o Thursday 8 October from 5:15pm to 6pm o Friday 9 October 6pm to 6:30pm Prasadi Nepali Emerald Hills, 2 Hurricane Drive, Raby on Friday 2 October from 3:30pm to 4pm Emerald Hills McDonalds 101 Raby Rd, Leppington on Friday 2 October from 5pm to 5:15pm Aldi Emerald Hills, Shop 2/03, 5 Emerald Hills Blvd, Leppington, on Friday 2 October from 5:30pm to 6:15pm Fantastic Furniture Campbelltown, 4 Blaxland Rd, Campbelltown, on Friday 9 October from 3:30pm to 5:20pm Bunnings Gregory Hills, 2 Rodeo Rd, Gregory Hills, on Tuesday 6 October from 7pm to 8:00pm IKEA Tempe, 634-726 Princes Hwy, Tempe, on Wednesday 7 October from 1:30pm 5:30pm
08.01.2022 Have Your Say A $150 million NSW Government program that ensures communities contribute to the design of new and upgraded parks will include a new public space in Leppington. Our community can provide input for the new park in Leppington on Camden Valley Way, opposite the Forest Lawn Memorial Park.... This year has emphasised the value of our public open spaces for everyone’s health and well-being and local communities best know how to create their own spaces. This is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Leppington and the growing communities along Camden Valley Way to meaningfully contribute to shaping their public space. Community consultation is during the concept design phase between 9 30 October. The final design, informed by the community and the technical studies, will be shared on the Department’s social pinpoint digital engagement platform, and the community will again be invited to provide feedback. Construction is expected to commence in early 2021 with work complete later in the year. For more information visit: www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/parksforpeople
08.01.2022 Road work on Camden Bypass, Narellan and Smeaton Grange from Tuesday 13 October The NSW Government is carrying out this essential work as part of ongoing maintenance of the State road network. Transport for NSW will replace asphalt and repaint road markings on Camden Bypass between Richardson... Road, Narellan and Narellan Road, Smeaton Grange. The maintenance work aims to: provide a smoother road surface prevent or minimise damage to roads from weather and wear and tear increase safety provide consistent driving conditions reduce maintenance costs. Transport for NSW will be on site for 20 night shifts between Tuesday 13 October and Friday 20 November, weather permitting. Work hours will be between 8pm and 5am from Sunday to Friday. Work will take place up to five nights per week. There will be temporary traffic changes during work hours
07.01.2022 Life beyond barriers Macarthur Christmas Appeal is a great cause to donate to if you can Donations can be left with my office at 66 John Street, Camden
07.01.2022 REMINDER Bunnings Warehouse stores are now accepting 'It’s in the Bag' donations until Sunday, 29 November on behalf of Share the Dignity. If you could consider filling a bag with sanitary products, toiletries and luxury items to donate, it would help greatly. ... My office can deliver items to Bunnings Warehouse Australia if you can get them to my office @ 66 John Street, Camden before Friday 27 November. For information and guidelines about building a bag, visit www.sharethedignity.org.au/event/its-in-the-bag/iitb-info. #itsinthebag
06.01.2022 Congratulations to our new Police Recruits It is a pleasure to welcome six new officers to the Camden Police Area Command. Thank you for choosing to serve your community.
06.01.2022 NSW Health is calling on people in the Hawkesbury and South Western Sydney areas to get tested if they have COVID-19 symptoms after the state’s sewage surveillance program detected traces of the virus at two treatment plants In South Western Sydney, NSW Health is looking closely at the suburbs of Belimba Park, Bickley Vale, Bow Bowing, Brownlow Hill, Camden, Camden Park, Camden South, Carrington Park, Catherine Field, Cawdor, Cobbitty, Currans Hill, Elderslie, Ellis Lane..., Gledswood Hills, Glenmore, Grasmere, Gregory Hills, Harrington Park, Kirkham, Mount Annan, Mount Hunter, Minto, Minto DC, Minto Heights, Narellan, Narellan DC, Narellan Vale, Nattai, Orangeville, Oran Park, Raby, Rossmore, Spring Farm, St Andrews, Smeaton Grange, The Oaks and Varroville. The closest testing clinics to West Camden are: Camden Hospital, 61 Menangle Rd Camden, 8.00am-6.00pm, seven days a week 14 Queen Street Narellan, 8.50am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Finding traces of the virus in sewage samples could mean there were active cases nearby. It can also mean there are recently recovered cases, as people who have previously been infected can continue to ‘shed’ virus fragments into the sewage system for up to four weeks after they have recovered. For more information on the NSW Sewage Surveillance Program, visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//c/Pages/weekly-reports.aspx It’s vital we all continue to maintain physical distancing and keep up good hand hygiene, and anyone who is feeling unwell isolates and gets tested without delay. A full list of COVID-19 testing clinics in your area can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.
05.01.2022 There’s nothing like Christmas in Camden #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas
05.01.2022 Easing of restrictions from Monday 23 November
04.01.2022 Don’t risk your life or the lives of others this long weekend Double demerits are in place and Police will be out in force for 'Operation Slowdown'
01.01.2022 It was fantastic to be with the Minister for Education, the Hon Sarah Mitchell MLC and @Gledswood Hills Public School Principal Lisa Whitfield recently to announce the stage 2 upgrade of the school
