From Macarthur Chronicle – 7th June 2010 by Rowan Cowley
WOLLONDILLY Council will investigate possible options for a new hall in Menangle to replace the village’s disused and fenced off faculty.
Councillors supported Deputy Mayor Benn Banasik’s proposal to investigate the costs of either renovating the hall, built in 1925, or the site of the former Menangle…
Decision to be made over hall
Pheasants Nest truck stop should honour Victoria Cross recipient
From Macarthur Chronicle – 22nd May 2010 by Rowan Cowley
Wollondilly will lodge an application to honour the memory of Australian servicemen by naming the Pheasants Nest truck stop on the Hume Hwy after a Victoria Cross recipient.
Deputy Mayor Benn Banasik said dedicating the truck stop would be a great way to continue the Remembrence Driveway…
Douglas Park Community Hall set to move forward
From Macarthur Chronicle – 16th May 2010
THE Douglas Park community finally looks set to receive a new community hall.
Wollondilly Council officers have recommended councillors accept a tender Oz Rock constructions. Councillors were expected to approve the project at last night’s council ordinary meeting.
The council’s general manager Les McMahon admitted he was getting a little nervous…
Wollondilly Council criticises State planning laws as Wilton Public School gets approved
From Macarthur Chronicle 18 May 2010 – by David Campbell
WOLLONDILLY Council has criticised State Government planning processes which have finally approved the construction of Wilton Public School at Bingara Gorge.
Plans for the much-awaited 400-place school were submitted to the council by the Education Department in August last year.
But under new planning legislation introduced by the…
Fix it Now: Another death as Picton Road safety campaign launched.
This article is in relation to the following motion I will raise at the coming Council meeting:
That Council write to the Minister for Roads David Campbell seeking formal advice on the funds allocated for upgrading Picton Road, the funds currently spent to date, including a breakdown of the funds spent on projects within Wollondilly Shire, and the timeframe for the balance of funds to be spent.
Furthermore, that Council write to the RTA, Minister for Roads David Campbell & Shadow Minister for Roads Andrew Stoner requesting that the speed limit on Picton Road be lowered to 80km/h past the Wilton Exit.
From…
Remember our Fallen, dedicate the Truck Stop at Pheasants Nest
What better way to remember our fallen by continuing the Remembrance Driveway project and naming the truck stop at Pheasants Nest after a Victoria Cross recipient.
“Anzac Day is a great way to commemorate our fallen, to recognise the sacrifice given by those who fought for our country so that we now all enjoy our current…
Wollondilly councillors on warpath
From Wollondilly Advertiser – 28 April 2010 by Kerrie Armstrong
WOLLONDILLY’S east ward councillors will pound the pavements in support of sewerage for Bargo over the next few weeks.
Crs Benn Banasik, Cassandra Twarloh and Shane Read and Wollondilly Liberal candidate Jai Rowell will collect signatures for a petition calling for action on plans to connect Bargo,…
Wollondilly Council and Walker Corporation to help Appin Aeromodellers club relocate to Wilton Rd
From Macarthur Chronicle – 26th April 2010 by Rowan Cowley
WOLLONDILLY Council has deferred a decision over the future of Appin Aeromodellers Club due to the group possibly returning to its original base.
The club moved to its new base on Macquariedale Rd around two years ago.
Members were forced to ground their planes in August last year after…
Wollondilly Councillor Benn Banasik calls for extended hours for animal shelter
From Macarthur Chronicle – 25th April 2010 – By Ben Pike
WOLLONDILLY shire’s cats and dogs maybe cute and cuddly, but deputy Mayor Benn Banasik thinks there’s not even enough time for a pat.
Cr Banasik is asking Wollondilly Council to open Wollondilly’s Animal Shelter in Picton for longer during the week, giving residents better access to…
Council Meeting – 19th April 2010
Council Meeting notes
A new addition to my website and facebook I will be publishing notes that I have taken at Council meeting and providing a commentary on decisions made by your elected Council. For the full meeting minutes you can always visit my website: www.banasik.com.au This is by no means a full minutes of the…
