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12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 26 February, 2020
Coulter Street gets ready for

a street party with markets

stalls, food and performance

A bike and kayak hire stand

and a kiosk for Kissing Point

The City of Ryde is asking the community for its views on a proposed
new bike and kayak hire kiosk at Kissing Point Park in Putney, as part
of ways to further activate the use of parks along Parramatta River.
Under the proposal, the age facility for bikes. also upgrading the Kiss-
kiosk would allow resi- “It also encourages ing Point Ferry Wharf as
dents to hire bikes and people who live outside part of its Transport Ac-
kayaks and also include a the City of Ryde to catch cess Program.
small scale caf,. a ferry here to Ryde and Councillor Roy Maggio
Kissing Point Park, east I especially encourage had proposed the con-
of the ferry wharf has people who live in Rho- cept of a kiosk as part of
been identified as the des to come here and his policy prior to the last
preferred site for the kiosk enjoy a wonderful day out council election.
due to its accessibility, in- with bikes and kayaks. “My idea was not to
terface with the river and “I particularly hope that have a kiosk compete
supporting infrastructure. families will enjoy a day with the local shops as a
The proposal for the by the river because we cafe but to have a mobile
bike and kayak kiosk was will have big bikes and lit- kiosk on hand to pro-
endorsed by Council after tle bikes for hire. vide refreshments on the
a motion was put forward “We also look forward to weekend,” he said.
by Clr Penny Pedersen hearing from familes with “It has also been my aim
(pictured) who told The their good ideas.” to have the kiosk located
Weekly Times it will real- The proposed bike and in proximity to the Kissing
ise a vision for the Par- kayak kiosk is part of Point ferry wharf.”
ramatta River waterfront. several new infrastruc- Further information and
“This is one of the pri- ture improvements tak- to make a submission on
orities of Parramatta River ing place at Kissing Point the new kiosk and the up-
Master Plan,” she said. Park. grade to the boat ramp
“We want people to In addition kiosk, the can be found at www.
connect with this beauti- City of Ryde is also up- ryde.nsw.gov.au/havey-
ful river, especially if they grading the boat ramp at oursay/Have-your-Say/ Coulter Street in Gladesville comes alive in March. Pictured in Coulter Street on Friday are Clr
live in a flat and do not Kissing Point Park, while Kissing-Point-Park-Up-
have a backyard or a stor- the NSW Government is grades Roy Maggio, City of Ryde Activation Team Member Hannah Goodchil, Gladesville RSL CEO Ashley
Parmenter, Clr Penny Pedersen and Mayor Jerome Laxale. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
A street party is being held in Coulter Street in Gladesville from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, March 6.
Marsfield academic designs feature market stalls, space as well as new and enjoy some great uled to be completed in
The street party will
landscaping
seating,
April.”
entertainment while also
food stalls and a pop- and eye-catching light- checking out Council’s said he hopes the street
Councillor Roy Maggio
education for Port Moresby live music performances Party will be the perfect being supported by the festival - which is part
up bar.There will also be
ing fixtures.
Coulter Street upgrade.”
“The Coulter Street
The street festival is
with performances by
of a $1.5 million dollar
Jess Stillone, Ted Nash way for everyone to wel- neighbouring Gladesville upgrade of the local pre-
and Urban Legends. come in the weekend,” RSL Club whose CEO cinct - will build on the
Events for children will City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Ashley Parmenter said success of the recent
be held from 5pm until Jerome Laxale said. he looks forward to it. street festival in Putney.
8pm. “As was demonstrated “It is a fantastic event “The street fest in Put-
The street party cel- with the recent West for Gladesville and a fan- ney exceeded all expec-
ebrates the upgrade of Ryde Summer Series, tastic event for us,” he tations and was packed
Coulter Street - between this Council is com- said. from morning until
Trim Place and Linsley mitted to providing the “The whole block looks dusk,” he said.
Street - and is part of community with more fantastic after being re- “Local businesses
Council’s commitment fun and exciting events developed by the coun- did a thriving trade and
to creating vibrant town for everyone to enjoy. cil and we look forward I hope this festival in
centres. “So I hope everyone to being a vibrant part of Coulter Street will bring
The upgrade includes can get down to Coul- the area when our own more people back to
improved footpath ter Street on 6 March refurbishment is sched- Gladesville.”

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