POLITICS
Ray Williams MP
Member for Kellyville
Suite 202, 10-14 Market Lane, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 8882-9555 kellyville @ parliament. nsw. gov. au www. raywilliamsmp. com. au
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Stand behind our fight for a Fairer Hills Future
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with Ray Williams MP Member for Kellyville
We are currently supporting the campaign,‘ Fight for a Fairer Hills Shire’ and asking residents to log on to fairerhillsfuture. com. au to make a short submission to the NSW Government regarding traffic gridlock, lack of schools and further overdevelopment in our area.
John Ebbot wrapping Christmas gifts.
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I am encouraging everyone to take advantage of this opportunity so the matter can be debated in the NSW Parliament.
Scan the QR code to sign the petition.
VALE JOHN EBBOTT OAM On the 5th of May, The Hills Shire community laid to rest Mr John Ebbott OAM, a pillar of the community who volunteered tirelessly for over 40 years.
After service in the military, John joined APEX, and this began his life of service to the local community. John is most well know for helping establish the Crestwood Lions Club and he also cofounded the Crestwood Leos club.
He coordinated the Crestwood Fair during our local Orange Blossom Festival, and I served with him on The Hills Council Australia Day 355 Committee. For decades John was a RFS volunteer at different brigades and was a Brigade President, Deputy Captain, and Training Officer. John received the RFS honour, Life
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Member of Hills Communication Brigade. John won many community citations and awards, and was also bestowed the honour of receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia. John is survived by his wife Kathy who served by his side, sons |
Phil and Neil, and grandchildren Jemima and Henry to who I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences.
CONGRATULATIONS Kevin & Beryl Hore – 60th Anniversary
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE DRAFT 2025-26 HILLS SHIRE PLAN
The Hills Shire Council’ s Draft 2025-26 Hills Shire Plan, which details projects and services prioritised for
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne pictured with the Draft 2025-2026 Hills Shire Plan. the upcoming financial year, has been released for public feedback.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said the plan focuses on accommodating The Hills Shire’ s future population.
“ The total spend for this year’ s plan is $ 260.7 million, and $ 113.4 million of this will be spent on building new as well as maintaining existing infrastructure,” Mayor Byrne said.
“ Two of our big-ticket items are in Box Hill. We’ re dedicating $ 5.8 million to build a new signalised intersection at Mount Carmel Drive, Old Pitt Town Road and Valletta Drive, and a further $ 5.5 million to build a roundabout at Terry Road and George Street. We’ re also allocating $ 4.7 million to upgrade existing parks across The Hills.
“ Population projections show The Hills is set to be home to 326,725 residents by 2046 *. Box Hill in particular will rapidly grow, with an additional 50,000 residents moving to the suburb in the next decade.
“ Our Draft Plan ensures we’ re proactively planning for our future. It also focuses on strategies for looking after our local environment and creating a connected and inclusive Hills Shire.”
Other projects funded under the
Draft 2025-26 Hills Shire Plan include:
• $ 9 million for aged and disability services
• $ 7.2 million for Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
• $ 9.6 million for Library services
• $ 5.9 million for SES and bushfire operations
• $ 17 million for maintaining existing parks and bushlands
• $ 2.2 million for community events
• $ 47.7 million for waste and recycling
• $ 2.4 million for environmental sustainability
• $ 1.4 million for Fred Caterson Reserve upgrade and refurbishment
• $ 13.8 million for new and renewal of existing roads
• $ 1.1 million for new and renewal footpaths, cycleways and bridges
To review the Draft Hills Shire Plan and have your say, visit www. thehills. nsw. gov. au and search for‘ Draft 2025-2026 Hills Shire Plan.’ * ID Community Population Forecast
THE HILLS INDEPENDENT theindependentmagazine. com. au ISSUE 120 // JUNE 2025 23