‘Community Updates’ Archives
2011 Christmas Carols
Photo gallery from Carols at the Hall.
Hall Update – End of Year
I am happy to report that the Canyonleigh Hall has had another very good year. We seem to have the council on side with the things that we, as a committee, would like to have happen, eg. our storeroom. The storeroom! Yes it is going ahead and the DA has been submitted. We are currently waiting on the Lands Dept. to OK the submission which we [...]
Canyonleigh Community Association Update
Three gas fired power plants proposed within 5kms from Canyonleigh’s western border: These projects are planned in response to the rising energy demand in NSW and are peaking plants - planned to operate only during periods of high electricity demand, such as during hotter days in summer, colder days in winter, or when there are shortfalls in [...]
Canyonleigh Community Association
Rehabilitation of Canyonleigh Road - Full 4km section to be completed this financial year: Council has now resolved to do all work this fiscal year whereas it was originally planned to do it over 2 financial years. Accordingly, Council officers are now preparing tender documents and, subject to Council adopting those tenders at the December [...]
Do your kids know how to call 000?
Introducing children to the importance of knowing how to call 000 for assistance and the difference in emergency services isn’t as straight forward as you might think. At a recent event at Canyonleigh Store 25 children aged from 3 years to 12 attended a workshop put together to improve their knowledge including the importance of knowing their [...]
Canyonleigh Community Association Inc
Rehabilitation of Canyonleigh Road - next steps: The 4 kilometre restoration project, budgeted to cost between $600,000 and $840,000 over 2 financial years, involves heavy patching of the most damaged sections of the road between the highway and Foxgrove Road. Weather permitting; this is due for completion in September 2011. Shoulder clearing [...]
The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round!
You have probably all noticed the little school bus travelling to and from Sutton Forest Public School each morning and afternoon as of 1st June, and will have guessed that the previously-cancelled school service has been reinstated. Initially the old school bus will be used but an order has been placed to acquire a new Mitsubishi Rosa which is [...]
Canyonleigh Community Association
Reinstatement of Primary School Bus: The Primary School Bus to Sutton Forest School recommenced from Canyonleigh on 01 June 2011, As well, a new bus has been ordered for this purpose and delivery is expected in July 2011. The reinstating of this Primary School Bus is a major achievement for the Canyonleigh community and it is due 100% to the [...]
Canyonleigh Bushfire Brigade Update
After some two years of planning, grant submissions and quite a bit of liaison between government departments, the delivery and installation of the emergency water supply tanks has been completed. (more...)
Canyonleigh Community Association
Association’s AGM for 2011 – key points: The AGM was held on 29 March at the Hall and we thank the many community members who attended. Key points reported by committee members included council’s plans to spend a total of $1.09 million on Canyonleigh Roads over the next 2 financial years and a further amount in 2013/14. (more...)