13 / 16
CARSS BUSH PARK SEAWALL REINVIGORATES
KOGARAH BAY
The Carss Bush Park seawall project, which was completed earlier
in 2016, is now established as part of the landscape and the cycle and
walking track is also complete.A variety of flora and fauna are now
settling in to the new environment, with early establishment species
including the endangered saltmarsh ecological community.
Visitors to Carss Bush Park shouldn’t miss the opportunity to explore
this beautiful stretch by Kogarah Bay, which has opened up a new part of
the park to the community.
NATIONAL TREE DAY: SUNDAY 31 JULY
National Tree Day is a great opportunity to do something good for the
environment and give back to the local community in a meaningful way.
Participants unite with thousands of generous, green-minded individuals,
reconnect with nature, enjoy and protect Australia’s unique natural environment,
and benefit from positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
To find out what’s happening near you for National Tree Day, visit www.
georgesriver.nsw
MORTDALE SET TO RECEIVE NEW RECYCLING FACILITY
Georges River Council, in partnership with Rockdale City Council, will see the
building of a new recycling centre funded by the NSW Government’sWaste Less,
Recycle More initiative.The two Councils received over $164,000 in funding towards
this project.
The St George Community Recycling Facility will benefit the entire St George region,
allowing residents to dispose of paint, oil, batteries, gas cylinders, fluorescent lamps and
conventional tubes, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers.
The recycling facility will be located at Depot Road, Mortdale.
ENVIRONMENT
AND
SUSTAINABILITY
NEWS
13
Tree Management Officer at a
tree inspection
Carss Bush Park Seawall