The rich and diverse history of the Camden area will be the focus of a newly established Heritage Advisory Committee that will involve community and council representatives.
At last week’s meeting, Camden Council agreed to establish the committee to educate, promote and advise about items of cultural significance in the area.
“Understanding the history of the area connects people to place and promotes a sense of purpose and belonging as a community,” said Mayor Lara Symkowiak.
“Preserving physical structures and artefacts ensures that our vibrant past is honoured into the future.
“The committee will build awareness within the community as well as contribute to strategic planning of council,” she said.
The practical details of the committee will be considered by council as part of the terms of reference, at a future meeting.
This report will include the function, membership, frequency of meetings and resourcing of the committee.
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♦ In other Camden Council news, works to upgrade the playground at Charles Moore Reserve, Mt Annan, are now complete, creating a play space to suit children of all ages.
The $74,000 project involved the removal of the old equipment and the redesign of the playground to include new soft fall ground cover and contemporary play equipment.
“This playground now offers children a variety of equipment choices to explore, play and experience,” said Camden mayor Lara Symkowiak.
“It’s important that children have places that offer them the opportunity to physically challenge themselves in the outdoors,” Cr Symkowiak said.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Upgrading this facility has renewed the park space and is a real asset to the community,” she said.[/social_quote]
The new equipment includes a set of swings suitable to children of all ages, a stand up See-Saw and junior Adventure Unit for younger children.
Older children can use a large Adventure Unit and the Aero Tilt, which requires upper body strength and encourages team work.
