Cooks River Sustainability Initiative

The Cooks River Sustainability Initiative is a partnership between eight councils – Ashfield, Bankstown, Canterbury, City of Sydney, Hurstville, Marrickville, Rockdale and Strathfield and is focused on six local areas within the Cooks River Catchment. The project team is working with communities, businesses and councils for long term improvement of the Catchment.

Welcome & News

See permeable paving in action! 20.08.2010

Check out a video of water being absorbed into the car park of the Tom Foster Community Care Centre here!. OurRiver and Marrickville Council recently installed permeable paving to filter stormwater run-off from the car park. Find out more.

Landscaping for Water Conservation Workshop 18.08.2010

Come to a free introduction workshop on water sensitive urban design. Learn how to manage water on your property more sustainably using raingardens, swales, wetlands, porous paving and rainwater tanks. The workshop will also cover greywater treatment and reuse, and case studies of eco-homes. When: 9:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday 4 September 2010. Where: Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill. Cost: FREE. Lunch provided. Places are limited so bookings are essential. To book, contact OurRiver on 9748 9644 or e-mail sarah.kamarudin@strathfield.nsw.gov.au.  To download a brochure click here.

August/September Newsletter now available 13.08.2010

Visit our Publications Page to download the latest edition of the bi-monthly OurRiver newsletter, which covers the project's progress and upcoming events. To receive newsletters electronically, email ourriver@strathfield.nsw.gov.au. If you no longer wish to receive the newsletter, email ourriver@strathfield.nsw.gov.au or call 9748 9635.

Canterbury Park Info Day on Saturday 28 August 12.08.2010

Canterbury City Council is working with OurRiver to develop a stormwater harvesting and reuse scheme for Blick and Campbell Ovals and a garden swale at Canterbury Park. These projects are being jointly funded by Canterbury City Council, OurRiver and Ashfield Council. Local residents and Park users are invited to come have a look at the draft plans, talk to council  and OurRiver staff and enjoy some morning tea.  When: 10am-12pm on Saturday 28 August. Where: Canterbury Park, Princess St, Ashbury (information stall will be located between Blick and Campbell Ovals near the Andrews Avenue entrance). RSVP: 9748 9644 or ourriver@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Graf Park info day on 21 August 11.08.2010

Bankstown City Council is working with OurRiver to develop plans for a car park and a unique garden bed (called a raingarden) at Graf Park. Council is looking for your suggestions regarding this project – draft plans will be on display on Saturday 21 August at Graf Park. Come along to have a look and talk to council officers and OurRiver staff. When: 10am-12pm on Saturday 21 August. Where: Graf Park, Yagoona (information stall will be located to the right when entering via the George Street gates). Click here for full details.