I can’t believe it’s that time of the year again!  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me to share what is happening in our local community and I look forward to keeping you up to date with what is going on in our local area in 2019.

Wishing you all a happy and safe Christmas and New Year and thank you for your continued support.

Hamilton Park Reserve – Community Consultation

As many of you already know, the State Government has delivered funding in the amount of $180,000 to the City of Marion to construct a new automated toilet block at Hamilton Avenue Reserve. 

I am sure you will all agree that this will be a great addition to the Reserve, allowing more people and families in the community an opportunity to enjoy nature in their own backyard.  It has also prompted the City of Marion to look at redeveloping this wonderful open space and I urge everyone get along to the Community Consultation being held at the Reserve this Sunday, 2 December 2018 from 4 - 5pm.

Alternatively, if you can’t make it and would like to share your thoughts and ideas on what should happen on the Reserve, head to www.makingmarion.com.au/hamilton-park-reserve.

I recently held the Wingard Winter Warmer fundraiser at Patritti Wines. As well as a chance to present the 2018 Community Recognition Awards, we were also able to raise funds for Pancare Australia and Operation Flinders.

Recently, the Hon. David Speirs MP and I held our annual Community Recognition Awards. I established these awards three years ago as a way to honour the people whose contribution and dedication to improving the community we live in often goes unnoticed. I would like to present our winners for 2018, who have been massive contributors to our local community. 

The State Government has funded the installation of five CCTV cameras at The Salvation Army Marion, following an increase in drug use, theft, and vandalism on the grounds. 

It was great to have Premier Steven Marshall, along with local members David Speirs MP and Stephen Patterson MP, out in the electorate to deliver on our election commitment to provide funding to upgrade the Brighton Sports Complex. 

It was great to meet with City of Marion CEO Adrian Skull recently to hand him a cheque to fund the upgrade the Crown Street Reserve at Dover Gardens. 

After plenty of community feedback from school staff, parents and families, changes have been made to the Seaford line morning timetable, to better cater for students who travel by train to attend Westminster School, as well as other schools in the area. 

I visited Brighton Secondary School and met with their F1 in Schools team, Horizons. 

Do you know someone who works tirelessly behind the scenes to contribute to our local community, whether it be at your sporting club, church, school or community group? I want to recognise their efforts, and would like to pay tribute to them at a function I will be hosting later in the year.

Nominations can be made here, and sent via email to [email protected], or via post to Corey Wingard MP Reply Paid 84426 Oaklands Park SA 5046.