Blacktown City Counxil - Media Release - Gateway To Glenwood

Glenwood’s gateway

Glenwood residents now have a bold new sculpture marking

the entrance to their community thanks to a joint project by 

Blacktown City Council and Glenwood High School.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said the sculpture, 

erected on the corner of Sorrento Drive and Sunnyholt 

Road, was a positive reflection of the local community.

“The sculpture would not have been possible without the 

creative input from the students who were involved in the 

project right from the design and concept stages,” Mayor 

Bali said.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The late Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM, and Councillor Julie 

Griffiths were also involved in the concept of the Glenwood 

gateway which began in 2016.

“The new gateway to Glenwood forms part of the legacy of 

former Mayor Leo Kelly,” Mayor Bali said.

“At the time, Council officers liaised directly with the local 

community and the school students to ensure the design 

was a reflection of the area.”

The sculptured entry sign is in the shape of a leaf reflecting 

he natural surroundings of Glenwood.

Glenwood High School Principal, Sonja Anderson, said the 

project had been a “magnificent opportunity” for the students 

involved. 

“These students were in Year 9 when they first became 

'involved in the design and coordination of the gateway 

project as part of a school based program looking at ways to 

improve their connection with their community,” Ms 

Anderson said.

“In 2016 the students gained the support of Councillor Kelly,\
 who loved the students’ designs and ideas. The students, who are now in Year 12, learned a valuable lesson in how working together can produce positive outcomes for a local community.”

Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Glenwood Gateway Sign Will Be Unveiled At Community Forum

MEDIA RELEASE

21 July 2017

The design for the long-awaited Glenwood gateway sign will be revealed at the next Blacktown City Council’s monthly community forum, which allows residents and ratepayers to come and Have Your Say.

“The new gateway sign was the last legacy of the late Councillor Leo Kelly,” th Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Stephen Bali said.

Council knows how much this Glenwood sign means to this community and how hard Cr Kelly worked to see this as part of the neighbourhood, Mayor Bali said.

“Everyone is invited to the forum to see the design of the new sign, which is the gateway to your community.

“Our Council officers have worked with students from Glenwood High School to ensure the design fits in well with the area and the community, so come along and have a look for yourselves,” Mayor Bali said.

Council’s community forum is at 7pm on Wednesday, 2 August at the Glenwood Community Hub, 72 Glenwood Park Drive, Glenwood.

This is Council’s second forum in Ward 2 for 2017, giving residents in the area a chance to raise issues about their neighbourhood. 

“I would like everyone in Glenwood and surrounding suburbs to take advantage of this opportunity to meet up with me, your Ward Councillors and Council experts,” Mayor Bali said.

“Some of the other topics that will be discussed at the Glenwood forum include an update on roads and traffic, library services beyond borrowing books and community safety programs.

“I will also let the community know about the petition Council has backed opposing the proposed Energy from Waste facility in Eastern Creek and talk about some of the broader plans for our City,” Mayor Bali said.

“It is encouraging to see more and more residents taking advantage of Council’s face-to-face engagement and coming to meet with myself and my fellow Councillors.”

Visit the community forum page on Council’s website for a full list of the community forums, regular updates, and how you can engage with Council.

Forum details:  Wednesday, 2 August, 7pm at Glenwood Community Hub, 72 Glenwood Park Road, Glenwood. 

Email: Forums@blacktown.nsw.gov.au