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The Hills Shire Council was one of the original sponsors when former Councillor Cathy Aird worked with the Cancer Council to set up the community event, one of the first Relay events in Australia. Michelle Byrne said: “Relay For Life brings together people from all walks of life and unites us in our common goal and that is to reduce the impact of Cancer on our community. “It’s also an opportunity to support those facing cancer, to remember those who have lost their battle and to ultimately find a cure so that in the future no-one will have to hear those dreaded Relay volunteers Jan Mullan, Robin George and words “you have cancer” ever again. Lisa Carruthers with Castle Hill MP Ray Williams “I have lost friends and loved ones to this insidious disease but I have also been fortunate as Mayor and Patron to see the positive impact Picnic-style event will feature socially distanced laps of the track as this event has had on the Hills Shire. It is one of our biggest calendar well as entertainment and the Candlelight Ceremony of HOPE. days, and it has changed lives and created hope for a better future for To mark the 20th anniversary Dazzle FX and Karen D’Angola at Di our residents.” Jones Real Estate have donated a firework finale. Hills Relay For Life Chair Lisa Carruthers told attendees at the For more up to details visit the Hills Relay For Life Facebook page or launch that this year’s Hills Relay For Life would be held at Castle Hill the website www.cancercouncil.org.au/relayforlife/Events/IT0001330 Showground on May 15 in a five-hour COVID-safe format. There are currently 22 Teams registered. Lisa Carruthers and Hugh Olivier with CHRG Director Rick Relay volunteers Alison Harper and Lynne Pike James Butler and Karen D'Angola Cumming and his wife Pam. Owner: Compton Media Group Publisher: Diana Paton | 0408 011 193 Advertising email: [email protected] Local Stories, Local Events, Local People and Local Businesses Editorial: [email protected] www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Facebook @hillstohawkesbury DIANA PATON BEV JORDAN MARK EVANS KAREN TAYLOR LAWRENCE IVOR JONES PUBLISHER EDITOR/JOURNALIST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVERTISING MACHADO CONTRIBUTOR contribute@ bev@ MANAGER advertise@ JOURNALIST ivor.jones47@ hillstohawkesbury.com.au hillstohawkesbury.com.au [email protected] hillstohawkesbury.com.au lawrence@ optusnet.com.au 0408 011 193 0439 034 187 0492 975 943 0499 040 726 hillstohawkesbury.com.au 0403 798 686 2 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 26 February 2021 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au COMMUNITY NEWS The Memorial Avenue upgrade is MEMORIAL AVENUE expected to open to road users in late 2023. Once completed, Memorial Avenue by BEV will have a consistent speed limit of UPGRADE JORDAN 80km/h. The $224 million upgrade to ease congestion and Transport NSW has listed the Memorial improve safety along Memorial Avenue at Kellyville took Avenue upgrades as below: • From a 2-lane to a 4-lane road (with an another step forward last week (February 18) with the option to expand to 6 lanes if needed in official sod turning ceremony on the site last week. the future) Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance was • Will include new bus stops as well as joined by Baulkham Hills State Liberal MP David Elliott for upgrading existing bus stops the landmark moment. • Building shared paths for pedestrians State Government first announced the upgrade to the and cyclists along both sides of Memorial 2.2kms road, which joins Old Windsor Road with Windsor Avenue that will connect with paths to Road, in January 2020. Kellyville and Bella Vista Metro stations, Mr Constance said: “This major upgrade will improve as well as connecting to other shared congestion, safety and travel times for the 30,000 paths in The Hills Shire Council local drivers who use Memorial Avenue every day.” area. Memorial Avenue is being widened to a four-lane divided road, with shared pedestrian In May 2020 The Hills Shire and cyclist paths. Council officially opened the The upgrade also includes additional Greenway Bridge over Memorial dedicated left and right turn lanes at the Windsor Avenue, Kellyville. Road and Memorial Avenue intersection, and bus The $3.77 million project, links users will benefit from new bus priority traffic lights. Pellizzer Boulevard to Thomas Boulton David Elliott said the Memorial Avenue upgrade would Circuit Reserve at Kellyville, and forms part assist the community meet the future transport needs of Work will be carried out on weekdays of the bigger Greenway cyclelink between Sydney’s growing North West. (excluding public holidays) between 7am Bella Vista Farm and Rouse Hill Town “Residents are looking forward to the delivery of this and 6pm, weather permitting. Centre. much-needed upgrade to manage current and predicted During this time, road users are urged The 50-metre bridge is one of the increases in traffic and respond to residential and to drive to conditions and follow the largest pedestrian bridge projects Council commercial development in the area,” he said. directions of signs and traffic control. has ever worked on. WE HELP PEOPLE IN THE HILLS ACHIEVE THE RETIREMENT THEY DESERVE. LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO WORRY ABOUT MONEY CONTACT US: [email protected] 0452 393 417 1300 759 765 317 Windsor Rd, Vineyard 2765 www.skylinesolar.com.au www.discoverywealth.com.au Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 26 February 2021 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 3 EMERGENCY SERVICES LAWN MOWER ACCIDENT A 78-year-old man was taken to hospital after where NSW Ambulance paramedics were he fell from his ride-on lawn mower at his providing initial treatment. Galston property on Thursday, February 18. CareFlight’s specialist doctor and NSW He sustained injuries to his head when he Ambulance critical care paramedic performed a hit a guard rail. He lost consciousness from the clinical assessment on the man and conducted impact and bystanders provided first aid for the an ultrasound to assess his injuries.