NEWS
BLUE MOUNTAINS
DECLUTTER WORKSHOP
A free declutter workshop has been offered to locals to help celebrate the launch of this year’s Waste to Art sculpture.
The sculpture is made from waste fabrics, to highlight that Australians are buying 27kg of new clothes annually and over 20kg ends up in Blue Mountains residents’ garbage bins each year.
The workshop will give you tips for decluttering your household, what to do with excess items and how to avoid them in the first place.
To be part of the change to reduce our waste, join the workshop on June at the Springwood Hub.
ON STANDBY
Fire and Rescue NSW held its annual Open Day last month. It was an opportunity for FRNSW to demonstrate their capabilities, conduct station tours and give everyone the chance to meet the local crews and check out the trucks and equipment. The day will also include critical fire safety presentations such as installing and maintaining smoke alarms and developing a family home escape plan to ensure safety.
LAPSTONE HILL TUNNEL
Blue Mountains City Council is seeking partnership with the NSW Government to open the Lapstone Hill Tunnel, for use by the public.
Council is asking Hon Melinda Pavey MP, Minister for Water, Property and Housing, to consider investing in the rehabilitation and restoration of the Lapstone Hill Tunnel so that it can be considered for public use.
Blue Mountains Ward 4 Councillor Brendan Christie, said: “Opening Lapstone Hill Tunnel would connect Glenbrook and Lapstone villages with Leonay and Emu Plains, as well as Penrith’s Great River Walk. It would provide the community with safe access across the area.
“Opening the tunnel is the missing link, in regards to activating the area. The potential is huge in regards to allowing the community to appreciate the tunnel for its history, as well as improving access.
“By working together we may also be able to boost tourism and our local economy, by providing a
