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Creative ideas shape Sydney’s newest aquatic centre

The City of Sydney will invite architects from across the country to take part in an open competition to find the best design for a new aquatic centre and park for one of the fastest growing communities in NSW.

In March the City will issue invitations for architects to take part in a two-stage design competition for Gunyama Park at Zetland which will include an aquatic centre, synthetic multi-purpose playing field, playground and outdoor exercise circuit – all located adjacent to the new Green Square Town Centre.

The competition will be similar to the one the City held earlier this year for the Green Square Library and Plaza, which saw two young Sydney architects selected from 167 entries from around the world.

Improving access for people with disabilities

A new recharge scheme in Greater Dandenong is improving accessibility for people with disabilities.

Power points will be provided at a number of locations across the city, giving people the opportunity to recharge their scooters and wheelchairs no matter where they are.

Major Hobart Landmark gets a Makeover!

In the midst of its 150 year anniversary, a new master plan for Franklin Square has been prepared to guide the refurbishment of this Hobart landmark. The City of Hobart has prepared a draft master plan for Franklin Square, and over the next six weeks, people are invited to comment on the draft master plan.

Lord Mayor of Hobart, Alderman Damon Thomas said that the draft master plan involves a renewal of the park to conserve and promote its cultural heritage, and strengthen the park's role in activating the City.

“The purpose of the draft Master Plan is to guide future refurbishment of the park over the next 25 years. The Plan includes a vision for Franklin Square based on public and stakeholder engagement undertaken during an earlier phase of the project,” Alderman Thomas said.

Plenty of sidewalk action in the City Centre

Seven new businesses have opened up in the Mackay City Centre in the last two months including Gelatissimo, Crave Frozen Yoghurt; Let the Children Play, Bohage Furnishings, Nail Bar, Perfect Pointe and Victoria Street Markets; along with a new Active in the City program.

Tourism and Economic Development portfolio councillor Greg Martin said our City Centre is bustling with activity.

“Our long term goal is to transform the city centre into a place where residents and visitors can work, shop and be active and it’s starting to happen,” Cr Martin said.