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Planning and Environment Committee Meeting 5 April 2011 Page 322.4 Eagle Vale Pond Catchment Community Education DayA promotional flyer will be distributed to Eagle Vale households prior to the event, to informresidents of the Community Education Day. These flyers will also be made available at EagleVale Central and posters will be displayed within the location. In addition, an outdoor banner willbe displayed on the day to encourage the attendance of residents.The event is proposed to include several aspects, including the following:Catchment Model Demonstration – <strong>Council</strong> will borrow a 3-dimensional catchmentmodel from Wollondilly Shire <strong>Council</strong> which will be used to educate the public about thenatural and managed hydrological cycle. The catchment model operates by flushing waterand food colouring through the model to demonstrate the stormwater system. As thedemonstration is conducted, a presentation will be given highlighting water quality issuesmost relevant to the Eagle Vale residents.Tree Planting - Appropriate trees and shrubs will be planted by community volunteers atthe site, in specific locations approved by <strong>Council</strong>'s Operational Services Section.Clean Up Activities – <strong>Council</strong> will provide garbage bags and gloves for volunteers toassist with the picking up of litter around the area.<strong>Council</strong> will offer participating volunteers a sausage sizzle lunch on the day in recognition of theirinvolvement in the event. In addition, eco-friendly prize bags will be given away to all childrenattending and adults will be given a native seedling and an environmentally friendly reusable bag.ConclusionThe Eagle Vale Community Day has a proposed budget of $3,000. These funds will be sourcedfrom the Environmental Education budget and will provide for the seedlings and associatedplanting equipment, catering costs, giveaway items, printing and promotional material associatedwith the event. It is hoped that the Eagle Vale Community Education Day will provide a model forundertaking similar activities at other aquatic locations throughout the LGA.Officer's RecommendationThat <strong>Council</strong> endorse the proposed Community Education Day to occur on Sunday, 1 May 2011in association with Earth Day.Committee’s Recommendation: (Oates/Kolkman)1. That <strong>Council</strong> endorse the proposed Community Education Day to occur on Sunday, 1May 2011 in association with Earth Day.2. That an evaluation be undertaken on the success of this event and further considerationbe given to conducting similar events at other locations around the <strong>Campbelltown</strong> LGA.CARRIED<strong>Council</strong> Meeting 12 April 2011 (Kolkman/Oates)That the Committee's Recommendation be adopted.<strong>Council</strong> Resolution Minute Number 48That the Committee's Recommendation be adopted.

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