New football field for Sydney Secondary College

I joined players, students and staff to open the new football oval at Sydney Secondary College Balmain campus last week. It was great to hear from student leaders Francis and Angus and see the new field.

I was very happy to help facilitate a Community Partnership Building Program grant for the refurbishment of the school's top oval.

I would like to recognise the excellent work of Balmain and District Football Club, Sydney Secondary College (Balmain campus) school and P&C committee and student leaders in successfully applying for a Community Partnership Building Program grant for the refurbishment of the school's top oval. Thanks to all involved:

From the Balmain Football Club, David Birds (President), Paul Avery (Registrar) and Nat Hughes.

The principal of the Sydney Secondary College Judy Kelly, and from the Balmain campus, Lee Wright - Former Principal, John Levingston - Former Deputy Principal, Janice Cuke - Relieving Principal, Julianne Beek - current Balmain Principal, and school leaders Francis Smith and Angus McGlyn.

From the P&C, Dave Bennet - Immediate Past President, Cathy Robinson - current President, Paul Avery – Treasurer, Jacob Messer – Secretary, Kathryn Reynolds – Events officer and Steve Carter – Executive member.

The new playing field is a great improvement and I was very happy to help facilitate this grant. Congratulations to all involved.

FERRIES AT ANNANDALE AND WEST BALMAIN

Imagine hopping on a ferry at Annandale or West Balmain and being in the heart of the city within minutes.

In 2020, we won the campaign for a Glebe ferry. Now, we have the opportunity to connect more of our area to the ferry network. New ferries at Annandale and West Balmain will provide a faster, smarter route into the city without adding to the traffic on our roads.

Both Labor and the Liberals want to build more polluting and destructive tollways across Sydney. But we have costed a comprehensive plan for a world-class public transport system that makes getting around our city fast and easy.

Dear Transport Minister,

New inner west ferry services would provide efficient, fast and environmentally sound travel to and from the area for workers, tourists, students, pensioners and the general public.

I therefore ask that the Government build on the success of the Blackwattle Bay ferry and establish a ferry service at Rozelle Bay for the Annandale area and reinstate the ferry at West Balmain.

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