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Community Voice Panel - June 2023 Update
The second Community Voice Panel session is to be held at the end of June 2023.
More information will be uploaded to this page after the session.
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May 2023 episode - Parks and Open Spaces
Welcome to the May 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast. This month we have:
* The Public Spaces Planning and Design team explain the process to design and update playgrounds, parks and masterplans.
* How a community initiative became a proposal to name an oval after a local resident.
* The latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.Presented by the Cumberland City Council Community Engagement Team.
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First Community Voice Panel meeting
The Westmead South Community Voice Panel met for the first time in May 2023. You can view the presentation from this session in the document library.
The Terms of Reference for the Westmead South Community Voice Panel are also available.
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May 2023 update
Civil works have commenced along Parramatta Road.
Civil works include the reconstruction of concrete footpath with provision for low level planting zones.
Preparations are well underway for the relocation of overhead power and telecommunication cables underground along Parramatta Road between Macquarie Road and Station Street, Auburn.
Public art installation is progressing in Melton Street and anticipated to be completed end of May 2023.
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The November podcast - Recycling special update
The November episode of the Cumberland Conversations Podcast is now live, and it includes:
- Special guest Suma Pillai, Community Development Coordinator, House of Welcome talks about a recycling initiative they run in conjunction with Council
- Alina and Joey from the Resource Recovery team answer YOUR waste-related questions for National Recycling Week
You can listen to the Cumberland Conversations podcast on Spotify, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, or click below:
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May 2023 Update
Ruth Street Park will be closed from the end of May 2023 for preparatory works.
Construction is expected to commence in July 2023 and will be completed in September 2023, weather permitting.
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May 2023 update
The Merrylands Civic Square (MCS) project is well underway.
Stage 1: (located between McFarlane Street and Main Lane
- Structural footings for the pre-cast wall commenced.
- Jets and Water feature work commenced.
- Drainage, water and electrical conduits have been installed.
- Concrete has been poured for the canopies’ footings and foundations.
- Two new bus shelters have been installed adjacent in McFarlane Street adjacent to the MCS site.
Stage 2: between Main Lane and Merrylands Road
- Drainage,...
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April 2023 episode - Youth Week Special
Welcome to the April 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast. This month we have:
* A Youth Week interview with Council's new Business Studies Intern
* An update from the Cumberland Police Youth Officer about their Youth programs and initiatives
* The latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.Presented by the Cumberland City Council Community Engagement Team.
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March 2023 episode - Heritage special
Welcome to the March 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast. In this episode:
* The Cumberland Local Heritage Awards for 2023.
* Learn about the Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate.
* Latest updates and tips from Cumberland Police.
* The latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.Presented by the Cumberland City Council Community Engagement Team.
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February 2023 episode - Granville TAFE update
Welcome to the February 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast. In this episode:
- Learn about the services offered by Granville TAFE for CALD students.
- Latest updates and tips from Cumberland Police.
- The latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.
Presented by the Cumberland City Council Community Engagement Team.
