JULIAN LEESER MP
POLITICS
Hornsby Shire Council ’ s Annual Report highlights commitment to
residents : maximising resources and delivering outstanding outcomes
Beecroft Village Green .
Hornsby Shire Council will this week publish its 2023-2024 Annual Report which outlines its accomplishments , from completing 66 infrastructure projects to repairing 605 metres of local roads , after it was endorsed at its General Meeting on Wednesday , 13 November .
The report highlights Council ’ s commitment to addressing the immediate needs of the community through various projects and initiatives , alongside taking tangible steps toward delivering longterm plans – housing solutions through the Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and long-term recreation needs with a destination parkland , Hornsby Park .
Across the Shire , projects included refurbishing Galston Aquatic and Leisure
Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre .
Native plant giveaways at Warada Ngurang Community Nursery in Pennant Hills .
Centre , upgrades to the Great North Walk in the Berowra to Cowan area , The Lakes of Cherrybrook Park , Glenorie Community Centre Playground , access to Brooklyn Baths , a new Children ’ s Forest at Fagan Park , Beecroft Village Green and Wollundry Park Playground in Pennant Hills .
A number of vibrant communitybuilding events and programs were delivered , from Taste of the World Multicultural Festival and Reconciliation Week concert to Council ’ s libraries ’ summer reading programs and the 2023 Hornsby Art Prize . Council partnered with Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney to provide mental health support through drop-in sessions at Hornsby Library , continued to deliver the popular Hello Hornsby
Dancers at a Hornsby Shire Council community event .
program for seniors , and for the first time held markets in Berowra and Hornsby to promote the local reuse economy .
Hornsby Shire Council Mayor Warren Waddell said the 2023-2024 Annual Report demonstrates Council ’ s commitment to transparency and efficiency , showcasing the hard work of Council and staff to make Hornsby Shire a better place to live .
“ We operate with a remarkably lean team , with each staff member servicing 314 community members – about 30 % more than our peer councils , where staff service 238 residents each on average ,” said Mayor Waddell .
“ We are committed to being frugal with every dollar we spend , ensuring we make the most of the community ’ s
Development at Hornsby Park .
hard-earned money . We understand the pressures of the high cost of living , and we ’ re focussed on providing services and improvements that benefit residents .”
Some of the key operational and capital achievements for 2023 / 24 include : - Repairing 2,650 potholes - Constructing 1.89 kilometres of new footpaths - Planting 1,930 trees - Distributing 25,030 native plants for planting in the Shire - Removing 696 tonnes of pollutants from waterways - Collecting 190 tonnes of e-waste at the Community Recycling Centre
The 2023-2024 Annual Report is available to view at hornsby . nsw . gov . au .
From
my family to yours at this special time of year ... wishing you a very Merry Christmas & a very happy and healthy 2025 .
JULIAN LEESER MP
Federal Member for Berowra
Level 11 , 423 Pennant Hills Road , Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Phone 02 9980 1822 Email julian . leeser . mp @ aph . gov . au Web julianleeser . com . au Facebook julianleesermp
Authorised by Julian Leeser MP , Liberal Party of Australia . Level 11 , 423 Pennant Hills Road , Pennant Hills NSW 2120 .
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