NEPEAN PARK NEWSLETTER #6
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NEPEAN PARK NEWSLETTER #6 |
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The Executive and Committee hope that everybody has an enjoyable
Christmas and Happy New Year .
Nepean Park, Springwood Road, YARRAMUNDI
This is our newsletter that we publish to inform the residents of Nepean Park of happenings and information concerning the Nepean Park Community. If anyone would like to have something published please feel free to contact anyone on the Executive Committee.
Welcome to the new members of Nepean Park Community who have arrived since the last newsletter.
An information booklet for all members of the community is available. This booklet provides information on the important aspects of being a member of the Nepean Park community, correct some of the information provided by real estate agents and fill any knowledge gaps that you may have. If you would like a copy please contact any of the executive committee.
John Apted 4776
2429
Jim Josephson 4776 2306
Steve Foster 4776 2540
Michael Watts 4776 2900
Sue Carey 4776 1078
Grahame Hackett 47762245
Next meeting is Wednesday 10 December 2003 commencing 7.30pm at the Community Centre.
Management Agents
Medium Density Management P/L, Janine
Campo,
Ph 98387682
The notice below was separately distributed earlier. It is repeated here as reminder.
During mowing operations hypodermic syringes together with discarded spray cans, clothing, etc have been found around the front of the dam. The mowing contractor was able to arrange safe disposal of the syringes found, however, it is likely there are, and will be, more. This poses a serious danger to anyone entering the area and particularly the water. Residents finding syringes should contact the "Wentworth Needle and Syringe Program" on FreeCall 1800 354 589 who can arrange to remove them. Anyone observing suspicious activity should call the local police on 4577 4111.
The mowing contractor also found discarded syringe containers at the rear of the Community Centre. This may indicate dealer activity and residents should report any suspicious activity to the local police on the telephone number above. The Federal Police can be contacted on FreeCall 1800 813 784.
Damage to sewage pumps on 15/11/03 caused by a hessian bag in the system and a serious overflow at the treatment plant on 19/11/03 caused by a blockage of internal pipes by similar material has resulted in considerable cost for emergency repairs. Items such as hessian bags cannot enter the system through household drainage systems and it is therefore difficult to regard this as accidental. If residents observe suspicious activity around pump stations or manholes etc, please contact a member of the Executive Committee.
| No impending working bees planned for this issue, however, the creation of a beautification sub-committee within the Executive may result in a few working bees. |
Damage to sewage pumps on 15/11/03 caused by a hessian bag in the system and a serious overflow at the treatment plant on 19/11/03 caused by a blockage of internal pipes by similar material has resulted in considerable cost for emergency repairs. Items such as hessian bags cannot enter the system through household drainage systems and it is therefore difficult to regard this as accidental. If residents observe suspicious activity around pump stations or manholes etc, please contact a member of the Executive Committee
Community members are reminded that washing powders and liquids should not contain Phosphorus and toilets should not be used as a disposal system for anything other than what it is intended for.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED BY RESIDENTS
The significant ones are listed below.Executive Committee
A sub-committee has been formed to enhance the entrance to Nepean Park.
Christmas Carols
Don’t forget the Christmas carols at the Yarramundi Community Centre on 22 Dec 2003.
Birds of our Roads.
This newsletter we are going to look at the Kestrel.
The Kestrel
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The distribution of the Kestrel is generally the Australian mainland and Tasmania. The Kestrel is also called the Nankeen Kestrel, Australian Kestrel, Windhover and Sparrowhawk. It can be seen singularly or in pairs frequenting open and lightly timbered country. Unlike the Shearwater, there have been several sightings of Kestrels in Nepean Park (along Kestrel Way no less!). It is usually seen skimming or hovering over paddocks, crops and grass lands, every now and then dropping down to capture its prey. The call is a peculiar chatter. Food is grasshoppers and other insects, reptiles, rodents and occasionally small birds. Kestrels nest in hollow limbs of trees or rock crevice. Sometimes they will use deserted nests of crows or magpies. (Picture courtesy Cayley's What Bird is That.) |
That's all for this newsletter. Contributions can be sent directly to the editor, Steve Foster (funbuster@myisp.net.au), or through the Executive Committee. Look for Nepean Park on www.oocities.org/yarramundi2001.
December 2003