LOCAL LIFE
Hills Shire Council gears up for
bike drop-off & free tune-up event
The Hills Shire Council, in partnership with Revolve Recycling, is hosting a community-focused Bike Drop-Off & Check and Tune event at Castle Hill
Aussie Pumps fights climate change
Nobody is more conscious of the effects of climate change than the team at Aussie Pumps.
Operating from their big new factory warehouse complex at Norwest, the Engineering Team is always working on developing solutions for drought, bushfires and floods.
Their latest development is big 6” heavy duty trailer mounted trash pumps suitable for local government flood mitigation.
“ A battery of four of these monsters can pump over a million litres of flood water in an hour,” said Aussie Pumps Chief Engineer, John Hales.
The machines in the picture are on their way to Whitton Shire Council in central Queensland.
“ New South Wales Emergency Services should take note of this new development,” said Hales.
The pumps are driven by 80 horsepower Deutz diesel engine and each produce 6,000 litres a minute flow.
Showground on Saturday, 21 June.
Running from 9am to 1pm, the event offers residents a chance to give their bicycles a new lease on life— or a new
John Hales with his Aussie flood solution!
They have a front opening port so“ chokes” can easily be cleared without disconnecting hoses!
“ It’ s a mobile flood mitigation solution produced right here in Castle Hill!” said Hales.
Further information on how Aussie’ s products are helping to combat the effects of climate change are available from aussiepumps. com. au.
Want to be part of the team and make a difference? Call Linda-Sue Karkowski on 8865 3500.
home. Locals can take advantage of a free 15-minute mechanical check and tune, covering tyres, gears, and brakes, or drop off any unwanted bicycles, scooters, e-bikes or tricycles for free recycling. The initiative is designed to encourage sustainability while helping those in need.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, is urging residents to get involved and support the cause.
“ I’ m proud that Council is partnering with Revolve Recycling to reduce waste, give back to the community, and support children in need,” Mayor Byrne said.
“ The Revolve Recycling Foundation has set an inspiring target of delivering 1,000 refurbished bikes each year to disadvantaged children. By simply donating a bike gathering dust in your
Photo: Revolve Recycling Event Georges River Council.
garage, you can help change a child’ s life.”
Mayor Byrne also encouraged residents whose bikes are still in use but need some attention to book in for the free check-up.
“ If your bike isn’ t ready to part with yet, take advantage of the free tune-up sessions to keep it roadworthy and safe.”
The event is supported by the NSW Environment Protection Authority’ s Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy, funded through the state’ s waste levy. While bookings are essential for the free check and tune sessions, no appointment is needed to drop off old bikes and equipment for recycling.
For more information or to book a tune-up slot, visit www. thehills. nsw. gov. au and search‘ Bike Drop Off & Check and Tune’.
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