August 28, 2012Posted in: Environment
Bushfire, Mittagong
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) will be carrying out a Hazard Reduction burn this Wednesday 29 August, Saturday 1 September and Sunday 2 September in Council’s Bushland Reserve on Mt Alexandra. These burns are being carried out in accordance with the Mt Alexandra Bushfire Management Plan. The hazard reduction burns will be undertaken in the...
August 24, 2012Posted in: Community, Development
Bowral, Glebe Park
The refurbishment of Glebe Park will be officially opened at a ceremony this Monday 27 August. The park – located adjacent to the International Cricket Hall of Fame and Bradman Oval precincts – has been the subject of a series of enhancements and improvements. The makeover includes new garden beds and trees, the placement of...
August 23, 2012Posted in: Environment
Bushfire, Mittagong
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) will be carrying out a Hazard Reduction burn this Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 August in Council’s Bushland Reserves on Mt Alexandra. These burns are being carried out in accordance with the Mt Alexandra Bushfire Management Plan. The hazard reduction burns will be undertaken in the vicinity behind Sunset Point...
August 23, 2012Posted in: Environment, Roads and Assets
Asbestos, Health, roads, Safety
Core soil samples taken from the four roads on the outskirts of Robertson found to contain an unknown amount of asbestos have all returned clear for the material. In total 29 core samples over 6.5 kilometres of road were taken and analysed on Yeola, Vandenbergh, Fountaindale and Lees Roads. All results were found to contain...
August 17, 2012Posted in: Environment
Moss Vale, Sustainability, Whites Creek
Council’s efforts to rehabilitate the section of Whites Creek downstream of Cosgrove Park in Moss Vale have gained $3,400 funding support from the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA). The rehabilitation project is an extension of the revegetation work through Cosgrove Park that has been undertaken by the Moss Vale Landcare Group with support from Wingecarribee Shire...