Fives times a year events across Campbelltown finish with a bang, that is with fireworks.
And while most people enjoy the fireworks, some residents are concerned with their impact, and have posted their reasons on social media in the past few years.
Now Campbelltown Council has backed these calls for a report into the impact of fireworks and looking into an possible alternatives.
The motion for a report was tabled by Greens councillor Jayden River at last Tueday night’s council meeting.
The report will look into the social, environmental, and health impacts associated with the use of fireworks, including effects on local wildlife, domestic animals, the natural environment, and human health.
It will also assess and report on alternative forms of celebration that do not involve explosive fireworks, including “environmentally responsible options’’.
It will also look into “community views and stakeholder perspectives on the use of fireworks, including feedback from animal welfare organisations, environmental groups, health professionals, and other relevant stakeholders.’’
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Council also approved sending the draft master plan for the redevelopment of Lynwood Park to public exhibition for 28 days.
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A request from Macarthur FC for council sponsorship to enable a free game day for local residents at Campbelltown Stadium was also waved through by the councillors.
The club had requested a multi-year sponsorship, but council wants to try it once and have a look at the response from residents.
Council will contribute up to $44,000 to support all required match-day operational costs and provide in-kind marketing support, with Macarthur FC supplying 7,000 complimentary tickets for residents.
It is hoped the match will be in May, which means the Bulls would have to make the A-League finals.
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Campbelltown could soon be offering two new community awards.
One would be known as the Hero of Our Land to honour and recognise Aboriginal individuals who have made significant contributions to the local community, promoted cultural awareness, and strengthened reconciliation efforts.
The second award would be named after the late Fred Borg and be known as the Fred Borg volunteer award.
It would be awarded to a dedicated volunteer “who has made exceptional contributions to charity, community service, and the lives of residents across Campbelltown’’.
The request for a report to look into the proposed awards was tabled by Cr Khalil Halabi.
It was his first notice of motion since being elected to council in September 2024.