G’day Burwood. Spring has sprung, our parks are looking fantastic, seniors are dancing in their living rooms and the weather has been sensational!
Family summer memories start at EAC
Spring is here, and that means swimming season is on the way. Enfield Aquatic Centre has been Burwood’s summer home since 1933. It’s the place where local families have learned to swim and made memories for generations. We’d love you to help us plan the next steps in the staged reopening of this beloved local icon. Please take our quick survey to tell us what you want from the EAC and other possible services you’d like us to offer so we can ensure it remains Burwood’s home of summer memories.
COVID-19 testing in Burwood Park

Thanks to everyone who attended the recent pop-up testing clinic at Burwood Park. NSW Health said the three day clinic was a great success.
Remember, if you’re not feeling well, get tested at one of the local testing clinics and self-isolate until you get your results. Our map will help you find the closest one. Above all, keep wearing face masks, social distancing and washing your hands regularly with soap. Keep up the great work everyone!
New cycleway and obstacle course open
Between COVID-19 and cold weather, we’ve probably all been cooped up more than we’d like. But now spring has arrived, why not get outside, get active and enjoy the warmer temperatures by going for a ride along our new cycle path or testing your ninja warrior skills at the Burwood Challenger Obstacle Course. Just remember to maintain social distancing.
Seniors Dancewise livestream

Seniors! Have you got the moves like Jagger? It doesn’t matter if you don’t, you can still boogie with the best of them during our DanceWise livestreams. We’ve partnered with the Dance Health Alliance to deliver their online dance and fitness program for free every Thursday for four weeks.
The idea of the program is to give seniors a chance to get active and have fun. The first class was yesterday and it was great to have so many of our seniors join in.
DanceWise is an online low impact dance and fitness program for all ages. It is done from the comfort of your own chair at home and is particularly aimed at those who are less-mobile.
Taking part in the free Zoom session is as simple as registering here to get the online livestream link. Each session starts at 12 noon so why not register now and get dancing next Thursday.
Taking a stand against racism
The pandemic has produced some outstanding examples of the decency and selflessness of our wonderful community. Unfortunately, it has brought out the ugly side of some people’s natures in the form of racism. Some people have been abused for wearing masks and false rumours have been circulated about the Chinese community.
That is why Council has taken a stand against racism in our community. We are looking into ways in which we can continue to promote the value of multiculturalism, harmony and diversity, remind the community of ways to report racism formally and informally, and investigate its local extent and impacts.
We will also examine potential projects and activities to help reduce racism and enhance community inclusiveness.
In the meantime, please remember that COVID-19 does not respect national boundaries or racial differences. It has affected every country on the planet, and the only way in which we can defeat it is to be united in our common humanity, care for and support one another, and not give in to our baser instincts.
I am gratified by the way in which the majority of our wonderful, culturally-diverse community has responded to this crisis with dignity and compassion for one another. Let’s be kind and keep up the great work, so that when we emerge from the pandemic we can look back on the way we coped with pride.
Council and Library opening
It’s been great to see so many people enjoying our new Library. The good news is that you no longer need to make an appointment to see our Council Customer Service team. Also, our Justice of the Peace service is back on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm. Due to COVID our JP service is still by appointment only. Call 9911 9911 or book online.
If you’re not well, or prefer to stay at home during COVID-19, remember that many of council’s services and information are on our great new website or give our friendly Customer Service team a call on 9911 9911 and they’ll do everything they can to help you.
Recycled glass in roads and paths
Forget glass slippers – hopefully we’ll soon be walking and driving on glass footpaths and roads. The Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC), of which I am president, has released an open market tender to collect recycled materials, such as crushed glass, for use as road and footpath base across its 15 council areas.
The tender contract is set to become the largest local government-led procurement of recycled road-making materials in NSW history and will prevent almost 100 million glass containers a year from ending up in landfill. Find out more
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Remember that I’m here to help, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 9911 9916, or by email at mayor@burwood.nsw.gov.au if I can be of assistance. Until next time, let’s all stay COVID safe and take care of one another.