Toronto Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group (TASNG) continues to work towards a cleaner, safer, sustainable and more welcoming town. Chair, Steve Dewer, filed this report.
We are currently seeking grant funding to deliver a mural in the alleyway between The Boulevarde and ALDI, a space frequently targeted by graffiti. This mural forms part of the broader anti-graffiti campaign and our efforts to lift the image of Toronto for residents and visitors alike.
TASNG is grateful for the support of local businesses who share this vision. Sam and his team at Simply Pharmacy have supported the creation of a mural, painted by First Nations artists, that has cultural imagery. Eagles honour the traditional homeland of the Awabakal people, while turtles symbolise the wellbeing of land and lake, representing endurance and resilience within the community. It is a powerful statement, and a vast improvement on the graffiti previously covering the walls of the well-used lane.
Prompt removal of graffiti remains one of the most effective deterrents to the damage it causes. Friths Properties have demonstrated this by quickly removing it from their premises. Thank you Friths Properties.
Beyond the mural project, we continue hands-on work across the area. Over Christmas, volunters collected rubbish along Main Road from Fennell Bay to Woodrising. Clean-up efforts continued at Toronto Lions Park for Clean Up Australia Day.
As a Landcare group, we are actively restoring a remnant wetland at the southern end of Fennell Bay Bridge and another project involves maintaining the Toronto West Garden on Awaba Road, creating a welcoming entry to Awabakal Country.
TASNG are also keen to encourage Council to progress the Toronto Foreshore Plan and will keep advicating to improve safety along The Boulevarde, by painting of the wheelstops.
TASNG meets at 4.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Toronto Hub. New members are welcome.
TASNG is grateful for the support of local businesses who share this vision. Sam and his team at Simply Pharmacy have supported the creation of a mural, painted by First Nations artists, that has cultural imagery. Eagles honour the traditional homeland of the Awabakal people, while turtles symbolise the wellbeing of land and lake, representing endurance and resilience within the community. It is a powerful statement, and a vast improvement on the graffiti previously covering the walls of the well-used lane.
Prompt removal of graffiti remains one of the most effective deterrents to the damage it causes. Friths Properties have demonstrated this by quickly removing it from their premises. Thank you Friths Properties.
Beyond the mural project, we continue hands-on work across the area. Over Christmas, volunters collected rubbish along Main Road from Fennell Bay to Woodrising. Clean-up efforts continued at Toronto Lions Park for Clean Up Australia Day.
As a Landcare group, we are actively restoring a remnant wetland at the southern end of Fennell Bay Bridge and another project involves maintaining the Toronto West Garden on Awaba Road, creating a welcoming entry to Awabakal Country.
TASNG are also keen to encourage Council to progress the Toronto Foreshore Plan and will keep advicating to improve safety along The Boulevarde, by painting of the wheelstops.
TASNG meets at 4.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Toronto Hub. New members are welcome.
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