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Address: 3 Columbia Court 2153

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25.01.2022 NSW Health is urging anyone feeling unwell, even with the mildest of symptoms to self-isolate from others and come forward for COVID-19 testing.

25.01.2022 Enjoy a family-friendly bushwalk this weekend with the Caddies Creek bushwalk. The walk is 2.8 kilometres in total and should take approximately one hour to complete. Find out more at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Enjoy-a-family-friendly-b

24.01.2022 Library opening hours will vary across The Hills Shire Library Service branches throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Limited return facilities will also be available over the Christmas closure period. To assist library staff please return items before Thursday, December 24 or from Tuesday, December 29 onwards. For more information and for exact opening hours, please visit https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Library-Christmas-and-New

24.01.2022 Have your say on the proposed Samantha Riley Drive Reserve, located in North Kellyville. The proposed Draft Master Plan features sporting fields, two ovals, local playground, shared pedestrian and cycleways, carpark and amenities building, as well as catering for informal uses of the parkland for the benefit of the general community. For information and updates on this project or to view the plan electronically, please visit Council’s website, http://ow.ly/Nevh50COLD5

24.01.2022 The switch has been flicked on for Illuminate The Hills at Christmas, located at Arthur Whitling Park, near Castle Hill Metro Station The installations will be available for viewing day and night until Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Residents are encouraged to space out their visits and maintain social distancing when viewing Illuminate The Hills at Christmas. Restrictions apply and there will be COVID-19 safe marshals in attendance. People are advised to view the installations only when limits are below capacity

24.01.2022 Spring into health this September with Library Health Month! Check out all the great resources for families and children on The Hills Shire Library website now at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Spring-into-/For-Families

24.01.2022 A.H. Whaling Reserve childrens playground has now re-opened to the public! The playground was relocated to its new home within the Reserve to allow for construction to begin on the Waves renewal project - one of the biggest projects Council has ever embarked on.

24.01.2022 The Hills Shire Council is pleased to announce a playground upgrade at Turon Avenue Reserve, Baulkham Hills. The proposed playground has been designed in accordance with Councils’ Recreation Strategy, 2019, for a local-suburban level park and will feature a range of informal recreation opportunities including: - A playground catering for a wide range of ages and abilities Gathering and picnic areas including park furniture - A turf kick-about area... - Concrete pathway linking to the existing pathway network as well as a pathway leading to the corner of Turon Avenue and Lisgar Avenue (where funding permits) - Shade sails to playground area - Selected areas of post and rail fencing - Planting of trees and native plant species Find out more and have your say now at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Have-Your-Say-on-Turon-Av

23.01.2022 NSW Health are encouraging anyone with any symptoms, no matter how mild, to get tested for COVID-19 immediately. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-a/clinics

23.01.2022 Councillor Samuel Uno has been elected as the new Deputy Mayor of The Hills Shire during the September 8 Ordinary Meeting of Council. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne congratulated Clr Uno on his appointment. On behalf of Council, I congratulate Clr Uno on his appointment to the role of Deputy Mayor, Mayor Byrne said. ... Clr Uno loves his community, and he will continue to work hard towards ensuring our Shire remains one of the best regions in NSW, Mayor Byrne added. Mayor Byrne also thanked outgoing Deputy Mayor Councillor Reena Jethi for her commitment to The Hills over the past 12 months. Clr Jethi has served this community well and will continue to be recognised as an advocate for women in Local Government and for The Hills business community, Mayor Byrne said. I would like to thank Clr Jethi for her support and hard work throughout the past 12 months. From fires to floods, and a worldwide pandemic - its been a challenging time, but Im really proud of how weve worked together as a team to overcome some of these obstacles. Weve also enjoyed many achievements and made history along the way, including our work on the new Waves Aquatic Centre and the Castle Hill Showground Master Plan. I have no doubt Clr Uno will rise to the challenge as we deliver on our ambitious $260 million Capital Works Program in 2020-21. I look forward to working with Clr Uno in his capacity as Deputy Mayor over the next 12 months, Mayor Byrne added.

22.01.2022 Message from the Mayor: Progress continues on the widening of Hezlett Road Progress continues to be made on the upgrade and widening of Hezlett Road. Stage 1 of this project involves the section of road fronting North Kellyville Public School. This is a complicated section of work due to the volume and location of underground services, including water, telecommunications and gas, that need to be managed or relocated to maintain services. ... A temporary lane has been constructed in front of the school to keep the road open for two-way traffic and allow the movement of heavy vehicles. Over the coming weeks, unavoidable night works will take place to adjust and commission the new water main. Following this, traffic using the temporary lane will be switched to a newly constructed traffic lane. Preliminary works have also begun to upgrade the intersection of Hezlett Road/Samantha Riley Drive/James Mileham Drive to prepare for the installation of traffic signals. Temporary traffic arrangements will be implemented in this area based on construction requirements, including the removal of the roundabout at the intersection of Hezlett Road and Samantha Riley Drive. A new temporary roundabout, which will be located in the northern portion of the intersection (towards the corner where the McDonald’s is located) will be in working order from Thursday. The placement of concrete barriers and line marking will also be carried out as part of this location of work. This will allow critical service utility relocations to commence. Council thanks road users and residents for their patience and urges people to follow roadwork speed limits, observe directions from traffic controllers and be aware of changing conditions. Pedestrians are also advised to take care to avoid any trip hazards. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne

22.01.2022 Council's Administration Centre, located at 3 Columbia Court Norwest, will be closed from 1pm Thursday 24 December, 2020 to 9am Monday 4 January, 2021. For more information about Council operations over the Christmas and New Year period, visit https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Council-Operations-for-th

22.01.2022 Grant applications are now open for The Hills Shire Council's 2020/21 Community Grants Program. Give your application it's best chance of success by attending a training session provided by Council on Monday, January 18. Find out more and book now at https://bit.ly/THSCGrantTraining

22.01.2022 Spring into health with the book of the month for September Taste Top 100: the Fast Revolution. Find out more at http://hillsfocus.com.au/?p=1780

21.01.2022 Applications for Sport for Joves 2020 youth theatre productions The Second Age Project, Summer Show(s) are now open! Available both in-person and online, Second Age combines acting training for young performers, delivered by professional arts educators, with a real world experience of a theatrical production. Applications close Saturday 12th September, so follow the link below to find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/2xjYQXI

20.01.2022 Rules and restrictions that apply under COVID-19 public health orders to Greater Sydney, the Central Coast and Wollongong apply from today.

20.01.2022 Did you know that a load from a garbage truck had to be tipped out at Wisemans Ferry recently due to the contents catching fire? In most circumstances, batteries and other hazardous items are the cause. Batteries disposed of in household bins can cause sparks in garbage trucks or at the sorting facility. Help keep our workers safe by recycling your old batteries through the Household Battery Recycling Program. More information can be found on Council’s website here: https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Recycli/Battery-Recycling

20.01.2022 Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

18.01.2022 Castle Hill Library, along with the Pioneer Theatre and Community Centre will close for a period of two months to make way for upgrades. Part of the upgrade will involve replacing the existing lift with a new one and works will make it difficult to provide safe, convenient access to the building, particularly for children, parents and residents who are mobility impaired. In order for construction activities to take place, and to also ensure the safety of visitors and library ...members, as well as staff, Castle Hill Library, the Community Centre and Pioneer Theatre will close temporarily from Monday, February 15 and re-open on Tuesday, April 20. For more information, visit https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Castle-Hill-Library-to-ge

17.01.2022 The Hills Shire Council is conducting research to understand the experience of businesses in the shire during 2020, particularly in light of COVID-19. As a business owner or manager, we are interested in hearing about your experience through a short 10-minute online survey. Find out more and complete the survey now at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6017467/TheHillsShireCouncil

17.01.2022 Spring into health this September with Library Health Month! Check out all the great resources on The Hills Shire Library website now at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Spring-into-/For-Families

17.01.2022 Work will soon commence on the Hezlett Road Upgrade (Samantha Riley Drive to Armbruster Avenue). The works include service utility adjustments, construction of new stormwater drainage systems, kerb & gutter, footpaths, road pavement and traffic signals. Preliminary work such as site compound setup, surveying and service utility searches has commenced. Roadwork will commence on 28 September 2020 and the anticipated duration of work is 12 months, subject to favourable weather a...nd timely completion of works by service utility authorities. Roadwork will be carried out mostly during daytime between 7:00am to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday and 8am to 5:00pm on Saturdays, however due to high traffic volumes on Hezlett Road and Samantha Riley Drive, some work may need to be carried out during the night or outside normal hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise impacts. Please note that movement of construction equipment may also occur during the night as delivery and pickup of heavy plant and equipment can only occur between the hours of midnight and 6:00am in order to comply with Police and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) regulations. Various traffic control measures will be implemented during each stage of the works, including the installation of concrete barriers to separate traffic from the work area, reduced roadwork speed limits, short term detours and side road closures. Travelling times are likely to be impacted, please travel slowly, be aware of changing traffic conditions and follow all warning signs and the direction of traffic controllers. Pedestrians are advised to take care to avoid any trip hazards. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this important work. Further information and updates can be found on Councils website www.thehills.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Councils Customer Service Centre on 9843 0555.

16.01.2022 The much loved Phoenix palm trees at Waves Aquatic Centre have been temporarily relocated and replanted adjacent to the athletics club house at A.H. Whaling Reserve to make way for construction. They will return to Waves, ahead of the Centre reopening.

15.01.2022 All Hills Shire Library branches are open for borrowing! Click and Collect services are also available at Castle Hill Library and Rouse Hill Library. Some restrictions and COVID-19 safety protocols are still in place to ensure the safety of customers and staff. Find out more at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Library

15.01.2022 McClymont Road, Maraylya is now open.

15.01.2022 The Year One Reading Club has moved online! Things have changed at our libraries this year but one of our goals is to still encourage a love of reading from a young age. All children in Year One at school are invited to register to be a part of the club and track their reading at home. Find out more at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Libra/Year-One-Reading-Club

15.01.2022 NSW Health is advising anyone who has visited any of the below locations to immediately get tested and self isolate. There are a number of local clinics where you can get tested, including the drive-through at Castle Hill Showground. For a full list of testing locations, please visit: http://ow.ly/axoh50COKRg

14.01.2022 Looking for a new job? An opportunity exists for a driven and motivated individual to join our Infrastructure and Works Group as a Coordinator Vegetation Maintenance (Arboriculture). This is a permanent full time position. Salary: From $95K + Superannuation + To and From or Leaseback Vehicle. Apply now: https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Current-Job-Opportunities

14.01.2022 A new draft Section 7.11 Contributions Plan for the Bella Vista and Kellyville Station Precincts is now on exhibition until Friday, 29 January 2021. The Draft Contributions Plan will enable Council to levy monetary contributions from future development within the Bella Vista and Kellyville Station Precincts as a means of funding the local infrastructure required to support the future population within these Precincts. The draft Contributions Plan identifies approximately $143... million worth of local infrastructure to be provided within and surrounding the Precincts including, but not limited to, playing fields, local parks, new and upgraded traffic facilities and new pedestrian bridge connections. The exhibition material is available for inspection on Council’s website, https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/B/Major-Plans-on-Exhibition. Enquiries: Yee Lian Town Planner on 9843 0264

13.01.2022 Be prepared ahead of the 2020/2021 bushfire season with the NSW Rural Fire Services Get Ready Weekend on September 19-20! This weekend aims to start a broader conversation about being aware of and prepared for all bushfire related hazards. Find out more at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Be-bushfire-prepared-with

12.01.2022 Have your say on the proposed Samantha Riley Drive Reserve, located in North Kellyville. The proposed Draft Master Plan features sporting fields, two ovals, local playground, shared pedestrian and cycleways, carpark and amenities building, as well as catering for informal uses of the parkland for the benefit of the general community. For information and updates on this project or to view the plan electronically, please visit Council’s website, http://ow.ly/Nevh50COLD5 ... You can also subscribe to the Hills Have Your Say newsletter and receive updates on current consultations within The Hills Shire. Simply visit Council’s website, http://ow.ly/y7jy50COLD6, and click on ‘subscribe’ in the top right hand corner. Then click on the Subscribe to the Hills Have Your Say e-Newsletter and fill out the form with your details.

12.01.2022 The Hills Shire Council is introducing a new way for to you to find out about major projects and plans on public exhibition. If youd like to be informed about key decisions and opportunities to have your say as they happen, you can now sign up to our Community Engagement e-newsletter. Visit https://us7.campaign-archive.com/home/ to sign up now.

11.01.2022 Draft amendments to The Hills Section 7.12 Contribution Plan are now on exhibition until Friday 18 September 2020. The Plan enables Council to levy monetary contributions from development across the Shire to fund local infrastructure. For enquiries, call Laura Moran, Town Planner, on 9843 0581 or visit our website, www.thehills.nsw.gov.au.

11.01.2022 Say hello to the plant of the month: Common Fringe Myrtle! This plant blooms from spring to summer and provides pollen and nectar for native bees. Find out more at http://hillsfocus.com.au/?p=1775

11.01.2022 Our Hills Shire librarians have great taste in books so when they recommend a good read, we listen! Here are some of our librarians most recent top picks for adults: Outfox by Sandra Brown The Weekend Away by Sarah Alderson The Honeyfield Bequest by Anna Jacobs ... You can find these books and many more at your local Hills Shire Library branch. Alternatively, you can download e-books and e-resources on The Hills Shire Library website: www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/library

10.01.2022 Create a unique Christmas wreath at the Mayor's Christmas Craft for Kids event on Saturday, November 28, at Bella Vista Farm. Tickets are free and registration will open from 12pm on Tuesday, November 17. Due to restrictions on numbers, all children and their parent must be registered to participate in this event and tickets are to be shown on arrival.

10.01.2022 The annual Sydney Hills Garden Competition is back! If you have a garden or know someone who has created a magical place worth highlighting, submit an entry now! Entries close on Friday, September 11. Find out more at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Enter-your-garden-into-Th

10.01.2022 The Hills Shire Council is encouraging Hills residents and local businesses to participate in Jersey Day 2020 by wearing their favourite sports jersey on September 4 to raise awareness for organ donation. Find out more about how you can get involved at https://www.jerseyday.com.au/.

09.01.2022 McClymont Road, Maraylya has been closed due to flooding.

08.01.2022 The popular Hills Shire Library reading initiative, Summer Reading Adventure, is back! This year’s theme is Summer is for Stories, and is designed to help children, aged between 5 and 14, discover great stories and authors. Summer Reading Adventure is free to join and runs until 31st January 2021. Find out more at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Summer-is-for-Stories-wit

08.01.2022 Grab your swimmers and get ready for some fun in the sun! The Waterplay Pad at Livvis Place Playground re-opens from 8am tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1.

08.01.2022 Registrations are open for Garage Sale Trail 2020 and this year, its the recovery edition dedicated to helping you make or save some money. Its one gigantic weekend of money-making, planet-saving fun happening here in The Hills, across Australia and online on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2020. Host a sale and make some money from your unwanted stuff, or shop the trail and find a bargain. Register now at garagesaletrail.com.au

08.01.2022 The Hills Shire Library Service has launched a new set of Click & Collect Boredom Buster packs! Carefully curated by our librarians, these packs contain seven engaging stories and three fun, fact-filled books PLUS a selection of creative activity sheets to complete together. Customers can request a Boredom Buster pack via the Hills Shire Library app or https://thehills.spydus.com//spydus.exe/MSGTRNGEN/WPAC/BOR

08.01.2022 One week to go! With ways to be involved both online and in person, this year’s Garage Sale Trail is the perfect opportunity to make or save a few bucks. Lock in 21 & 22 November 2020 and get ready for some bargain hunting fun as Australia’s biggest weekend of garage sales comes to town. Register your sale or plan your trail at garagesaletrail.com.au.

07.01.2022 NSW Local Government Elections have been postponed until 2021. Find out more at https://www.elections.nsw.gov.au//Local-Government-Electio

07.01.2022 *************Mayor's Message - Australia Day ************** Our Aussie spirit continues to shine bright even through the darkest of times, and we’ve been through many these past months. We’ve had to cancel events, including our Australia Day Concert at The Farm, as well as change and amend our processes and regulations to keep in line with the Public Health Orders that are currently in place. ... While we cannot be together at Bella Vista Farm, I still encourage residents to celebrate Australia Day in their own respective way. Here at Council, we will be thanking our outstanding citizens who have gone above and beyond the call of duty at our Australia Day Awards on January 20. This will be followed by a Citizenship Ceremony, which is planned to go ahead on January 26. We’ve invited 72 people to attend this very special ceremony, and I look forward to welcoming our newest Aussie citizens on our nation’s day. Adding to this, The Hills Shire will come alive with music and culture. Local artists are being given the opportunity to activate parts of our Shire thanks to the NSW Government's Festival of Place - Summer Fund. This is a wonderful way to celebrate Australia Day and support live music in a dynamic and safe setting. Keep an eye out for details of who will be performing and where, closer to the date. And Rotary will be hosting a number of flag raising events as part of festivities. I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding in what has been an extremely difficult time. I look forward to celebrating Australia Day in a safe and meaningful way, and I encourage residents to also do the same. Please keep up the good work, and still practice good hygiene and social distancing.

06.01.2022 Grant applications are now open for The Hills Shire Council's 2020/21 Community Grants Program. Give your application it's best chance of success by attending one of two training sessions provided by Council and facilitated by The Grants Guy, Keith Whelan. Find out more and book now at https://bit.ly/THSCGrantTraining

05.01.2022 Did you know you can click and collect items from Rouse Hill and Castle Hill Library to minimise time spent in the library? And its now easier than ever with the help of The Hills Shire Library app! Find out more at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Library.

05.01.2022 The Draft Master Plan for Stringer Road Reserve, located in North Kellyville, is now available for you to have your say. The following facilities have been proposed as part of the Draft Master Plan: * Four multipurpose fields two soccer fields and one AFL field (as the nominated winter sports), and one cricket field (as the nominated summer sport);... * Local playground featuring shade trees and picnic shelter; * Half basketball court; * Amenities building; * Car park; * Spectator seating; and * Pathway network. For current information and updates on this project or to view the plan electronically, please visit Council’s website, https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Draft-Master-Plan-for-Str

03.01.2022 Two full-sized playing fields, a carpark and a new playground are some of the community features proposed as part of the Draft Master Plan for Brindle Parkway Reserve, located in Box Hill. The plan will be available for comment on The Hills Shire Council website until Friday, 11 December 2020. Have your say now at http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Master-Plan-Brindle-Parkwa

02.01.2022 The Hills Shire Library Service is documenting experiences of life in The Hills Shire during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions to maintain a record for researchers and future generations. Find out more and share your experiences from the past few months now at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Hills-Voices-in-the-time-

02.01.2022 Over the Christmas period, bins will be collected as normal, even if your bin collection day falls on a public holiday. Please ensure you place your bins out at the kerbside the night before your collection day. Find out more at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Council-Operations-for-th

01.01.2022 Nominations now open for The Hills Shire Council Australia Day Awards! The awards provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate those who’ve done something special, achieved and showed tremendous dedication to their local community and to others. Nominations can be made online at www.thehills.nsw.gov.au by searching ‘Australia Day Awards’, before the closing date of 4 December 2020. Finalists of the 2021 awards will be announced in the lead-up to Australia Day 2021. Nomin...ees must be residents of Hills Shire local government area. The 2021 Australia Day categories are: - Citizen of the Year Award (25-65 years) - Young Citizen of the Year Award (24 and under) - Senior Citizen of the Year Award (over 65 years) - Community Group of the Year - Environmental Champion

01.01.2022 The popular Hills Shire Library reading initiative, Summer Reading Adventure, returns in 2020! This year’s theme is Summer is for Stories, and is designed to help children, aged between 5 and 14, discover great stories and authors over the next eight weeks. Summer Reading Adventure is free to join and runs until 31st January 2021. Find out more at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Summer-is-for-Stories-wit