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Council unveils $184.5m spend in 2017-18 budget
Cumberland Council has unveiled its Draft Operational Plan and Budget for 2017-18. The $184.5m budget will deliver new playgrounds, roads, footpaths, community and sporting venues over the next 12 months; all while taking good care of our existing assets.
The spending priorities have been determined by you. During our first year Council undertook extensive consultation to discover your vision for the area. The Operational Plan and Budget is our effort to make this vision a reality.
New capital works projects include:
- $3.5m Regional Sporting Complex at Gipps Road
- $1.05m Auburn Botanic Gardens Entertainment Precinct & Duck River Regional Playground
- $1.05m Central Gardens All Abilities Playground
- $0.58m Greystanes Area Skate Park
To view the plan and have your say on the future of Cumberland click here.
Malcolm Ryan
Interim General Manager
Cumberland Council
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Cumberland Art & Photography Award 2017 Winners
The winners of the 2017 Cumberland Art and Photography Awards were announced on Saturday 20 May at the Peacock Gallery in Auburn.
Matt Jones took home $2,500 for winning the Cumberland Art Award with his piece 'I require assistance'.
Danuta Wawrzyniec won the Cumberland Photography Award with her photograph 'Mary St, Lidcombe' and was awarded $2,000. You can see both works on exhibition at the Peacock gallery
until 18 June 2017. All art pieces are up for sale and visitors can vote on the People's Choice Art and Photography Award. See the full program here.
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Matt Jones with his work 'I require assistance'. The work explores his response to anxiety and the need to better address it in Cumberland. It is inspired by maritime flags. |
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'Aussie Stingers' new home at Auburn Pool
To beat the world's best it helps to train at the best facilities. That's why the Australian women's water polo team, The Stingers, are now training at the Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre. With a purpose built heated water polo pool, gym and lap pools, its the natural home for tomorrow's Olympians.
However you don't have to be an elite athlete to enjoy the facilities. Foundation memberships are still available for a limited time. For more info
click here.
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| The Stingers, Australia's Women's Water Polo Team |
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Auburn Poets & Writers Group
A multilingual group of readers, writers and lovers of poetry who read, encourage and discuss writing.
First Monday of the month, 6pm,
Auburn Library.
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Creative Connections
Fun art activities for all ages and abilities - family friendly!
Sundays (excl. public hols), 12pm-3pm,
Peacock Gallery & Arts Studio.
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Crochet for beginners
Come along and learn the basics of crochet. Please bring your own wool and crochet hook.
2 June 2017, 10am-12pm,
Merrylands Library.
More info: 9840 9960
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Free hearing test
If you or your family are worried about your hearing, Hearing Australia will be conducting free hearing tests.
6 June 2017, 10am-12pm,
Merrylands Library.
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Board Games Club
A friendly, informal meeting space to play some of the best-loved games, including chess, backgammon and scrabble.
15 June 2017, 2am-4pm,
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Extraordinary Council Meeting Wrap Up - 24 May 2017
Review of Council policies...
Council has undertaken a review of key policies related to community safety, access and equity, volunteering and specific community and cultural service areas and programs. Have Your Say
Expressions of interest called for seniors units...
Qualified industry providers of affordable or seniors housing were invited to express their interest to either manage, lease or buy Council's seniors units.
Community Strategic Plan (CSP) adopted...
Council's10 year road map for the future, which was developed through a wide ranging engagement process, was adopted after being on public exhibition.
New budget and delivery program announced...
$184.5m will be returned to the local community through an ambitious $65.8m capital works program, with spending on playgrounds, roads, footpaths, community and sporting venues. Have Your Say
Quarterly budget review...
Council's budget as of the 21 March 2017 remains satisfactory and on track to deliver a surplus.
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