New sporting complex for North Kellyville a step closer to construction
A new sporting complex is a step closer to being built in North Kellyville after The Hills Shire Council awarded a tender for its construction during Tuesday ’ s Ordinary Meeting of Council .
The brand new Stringer Road Reserve is earmarked to provide even more active and sporting opportunities for the growing suburb , which will see an additional 6,500 homes built by 2036 , and many more people and families moving into the area .
The new complex is proposed to include four multipurpose natural turf fields that could accommodate soccer and AFL during the winter period , and in summer it can be utilised as a cricket oval .
Plans also feature two full-size multipurpose basketball courts , cricket practice nets , a children ’ s playground , as well as an amenities building , carpark , and specialist sports field lighting , irrigation and drainage .
A perimeter pathway will complete the overall design , and provide access to the onsite facilities and connect to the greater Shire-wide footpath network - making it even easier to walk or cycle to and from the Reserve .
Mayor of The Hills Shire , Dr Peter Gangemi said this was exciting news for the North Kellyville community .
“ The North Kellyville community are very excited about Stringer Road Reserve , so the awarding of the tender is wonderful news for local residents ,” Mayor Gangemi said .
Mayor of The Hills Shire , Dr Peter Gangemi at the proposed Stringer Road Reserve .
“ North Kellyville is one of our fastest growing suburbs in the Shire .
“ Having these plans moving forward will ensure that we will have the facilities in place to cater for this growth . More importantly , it will allow Council to build a dedicated space that supports healthy and active lifestyles , and encourages social connection and interaction for the entire community through sport and passive recreation ,” Mayor Gangemi added .
Stringer Road Reserve is one of a number of parks and reserves that has been planned by Council to be built in North Kellyville , including Withers Road Reserve , which is proposed to include a nature themed playground , picnic areas , shared pathways and a dedicated kickabout space .
In addition to this , the new Samantha Riley Reserve is already under construction , as well as two new playgrounds , including one at Deepwater Circuit Reserve and the other located at Kumbatine Circuit Reserve .
Cracking the code of parenting
‘ There ’ s no instruction manual ’ many a parent sighs as they ’ re thrust into a whole new world of bringing up baby . While there ’ s no perfect guide on what to do and how to cope , a new book just released by Hills mum Stephanie Pinto comes pretty close .
Stephanie offers a fresh approach to parenting that shows how an understanding of emotions , child development and the neuroscience of behaviour enables parents to ‘ crack the code ’ of joyful parenting .
From Chaos to Connection : How Parenting With Emotional Intelligence Raises Kind , Confident , Resilient Kids is her master work on a topic many of us can struggle with in our day-to-day lives . Billed as a ground-breaking book , it ’ s already hit the number one spot across three categories on Amazon , much to Stephanie ’ s delight .
“ That ’ s huge … it ’ s also been listed as a bestseller ,” she said of the publication , which is available in paperback and for Kindle .
The speaker and parenting coach
Hills mother and parenting coach Stephanie Pinto .
grew up in Baulkham Hills and now lives in nearby Glenwood .
She uses her own candid family stories as well as those of her clients throughout the book . “ I actively throw out the unhelpful and even damaging lessons we ’ ve learned about emotions , such as they ’ re silly , childish , embarrassing and a sign of weakness ,” Stephanie said . “ The emotionally intelligent way of parenting discards the outdated methods with which many of us were raised by - bribes , threats and punishments - and replaces them with kindness , empathy and compassionate discipline .”
Describing it as a practical , compassionate , thought-provoking call to action for parents , Stephanie says it ’ s time to let go of the old , outdated lessons we ’ ve learned about raising our children and dealing with their emotions and behaviour and embrace the new paradigm .
“ Emotional intelligence is now recognised by experts and educators across the world as a non-negotiable set of skills for a successful life , no matter our age or lifestyle ,” she said . “ Emotionally intelligent kids are more confident , empathetic , and resilient .
“ They also know how to handle big emotions such as anger , frustration , fear and anxiety - without constantly blowing up or melting down . The research is clear , parenting with emotional intelligence is the way forward .” You can find the publication on
Amazon at https :// amzn . asia / d / ecmtSqY .
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