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Friday, 18 May 2012 16:29 Written by Ross Grove

$50k in support to the Samuel Morris Foundation under Water Safety Black Spots Program

The Samuel Morris Foundation will receive $50,000 to implement water safety education and campaigns for young children under the NSW Government's Water Safety Black Spot Program, Western Sydney MPs Stuart Ayres and Bart Bassett announced today. "The introduction of the Water Safety Black Spots Program marks the delivery of another of the NSW Liberals & Nationals election commitments to the people of New South Wales." Mr Ayres said. "The Samuel Morris Foundation is a local not-for-profit organisation, set up by the Morris family to support children who have been made disabled by near drowning events and promotes the need for heightened levels of pool safety and supervision among the broader community." Member for Londonderry Bart Bassett thanked the Samuel Morris Foundation for their ongoing advocacy…

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Friday, 11 May 2012 14:42 Written by Ross Grove

Work begins on new creative and performing arts centre at Nepean High

The Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli and Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres today turned the first sod on the new Performing Arts Centre at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School at Emu Plains. “Until now, while being known as a creative and performing arts high school, staff and students have had to manage with facilities which do not fully support the specialist curriculum,” Mr Piccoli said. “Now, the school is to get a new Performing Arts Centre which will become a very welcome addition to the school’s facilities.” The new performing arts facilities will include a movement studio with retractable seating for 250 people; a dance workshop with a retractable door to external space; changing rooms and toilets; a…

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Friday, 11 May 2012 14:02 Written by Ross Grove

St George Foundation Happy Hat Day 2012

I was pleased to support the team at St George in the Penrith Plaza to help raise funds for their charitable organisation. The team were providing 'Acts of Happyness' as part of their Happy Hat Day effort. They were carry shopping bags, wrapping gifts and returning shopping trolleys in return for gold coin donations to their cause.

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Thursday, 10 May 2012 17:10 Written by Ross Grove

JRPP gives approval to Nepean Hospital Carpark

Liberal Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres has welcomed the Joint Regional Planning Panel's decision to grant approval to the construction of the multi-deck Nepean Hospital carpark. "This development approval marks the final stage of approval for this long awaited and much needed carpark."This is all about keeping our election promise we made to the people of Penrith.""Since I was first elected in 2010 my office has received a huge amount of correspondence from patients, workers and residents living in the adjoining streets that the parking situation at Nepean Hospital is approaching crisis point." "I thank the many people who signed the 10,000 person petition and look forward to speaking about the carpark's construction timeline when the petition is scheduled for discussion in the…

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Monday, 07 May 2012 14:54 Written by Ross Grove

Training Future Hospitality Workers: Funding Allocated Toward Training Centre At Kingswood High School

Hospitality students are set to benefit from an improved learning environment following the allocation of $71,000 toward the construction of a cafe training centre, Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres announced today. "With the continuing promotion of Penrith as a destination for visitors, I am impressed to see the school community at Kingswood High is one with enough vision for the future to see the benefit of providing hands-on learning environments to introduce students from this region to the hospitality industry." Mr Ayres said. "In putting this application forward Kingswood High have demonstrated that they are a school with an interest in engaging all students in the learning areas of their choice, in striking the right balance between in academic or more practical learning…

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Monday, 07 May 2012 14:41 Written by Ross Grove

Kingswood Station upgrade completed with better facilities for rail customers

Rail commuters now have extra parking, a safer kiss-and-ride zone and more sheltered bike racks as part of the completion of a major upgrade at Kingswood Train Station. Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres said Kingswood commuters will now benefit from modern, accessible and safer public transport. “The existing commuter car park on the southern side of the station has been improved and expanded with 23 new car parking spaces, CCTV surveillance and lighting,” Mr Ayres said. “The existing kiss-and-ride and taxi zones have been relocated from the Great Western Highway and are now adjacent to the station entrance making it much safer and easier for people to be dropped off. “Cyclists can also benefit from new sheltered bike racks on…

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Monday, 07 May 2012 11:39 Written by Ross Grove

Funding announced for works on the Arms of Australia Inn Museum

The Arms of Australia Inn Museum will benefit from extensions to the roofing over paved areas after the Nepean District Historical Society put in a successful application to the NSW Government's Community Building Partnership Program, Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres said today. Mr Ayres met with Rosemary Weaver and members of the society to announce the $12,989 grant toward the museum. "The Nepean District Historical Society do a fantastic job with the operation of the Arms of Australia Inn Museum and getting the message out about our region and the significant role Penrith has played in the development of our state." Mr Ayres said. "I am proud to have recommended this project for funding to the state government and appreciate the opportunity…

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Thursday, 26 April 2012 14:11 Written by Ross Grove

NSW Government to act on Hare/Mann/Wascoe intersection following Ross Street safety treatment

Glenbrook's awkward Hare/Mann/Wascoe Street intersection is set to change following a review of traffic flows into the eastern side of Glenbrook after a right-turn restriction was imposed at the intersection of Ross Street and the Great Western Highway last year, Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres said today. "The Hare/Mann/Wascoe Street intersection is one of the most awkwardly designed traffic configurations in the Penrith electorate. As the second entry-way into the Glenbrook village we owe it to the small businesses and the people who live here to make this configuration as traffic-friendly as possible." Mr Ayres said. "With the right-turn restrictions at Ross Street currently operating as an effective safety measure it is important that we now look to improving…

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Thursday, 26 April 2012 14:09 Written by Ross Grove

More parking spots for Emu Plains shoppers

New parking arrangements to be introduced to the Billington Place car park will improve access to local shops for Emu Plains residents, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said today. Mr Ayres said 24 car spaces in the car park would be given a four hour time limit following requests from local businesses and shoppers, who raised the issue with him. “It was clear the community and local businesses were becoming frustrated by the all day use of the Billington Place car park by rail commuters,” Mr Ayres said. “The decision by Transport for NSW to time limit 24 of the car spaces is a good outcome for everyone. “Commuters are of course able to use the other car parking spots as well…

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