Mayor's Community Message
23 April
ANZAC DAY
I am looking forward to joining with the community at City of Ryde’s annual Anzac Day commemoration on Friday 25 April.
Anzac Day is one of the most solemn and important occasions on the national calendar, a day in which we pay respect to and remember those brave service men and women who have fought for our country, especially those who paid the ultimate price.
The Anzac legend was born on the beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula in faraway Turkey during the dawn hours of April 25, 1915, as World War I raged throughout Europe.
On that morning, 16,000 young Australian and New Zealand troops ran headlong into unimaginable danger and despite a terrible toll in human life it showed the world the unbreakable spirit of two young and emerging nations.
It’s a spirit that still burns bright 110 years later, through conflicts that have called our soldiers, sailors, and airmen to other faraway lands in defence of our cherished way of life.
Council’s service, at Anzac Park, West Ryde, from 9.00 – 10.00am, is a wonderful opportunity to honour them all.
THE MEN'S TABLE
City of Ryde is proudly supporting a Men’s Table Entrée at Club Ryde on Tuesday 29 April between 6.30 – 9.00pm.
The Men’s Table, which began in 2011, aims to create a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, and their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to know, likeand trust.
This Entrée event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works, and where you can decide whether you'd like to be part of a local Men’s Table. Registration is required. For more details, click here.
PUTNEY WHARF
I was delighted to attend the recent sod turning ceremony at Putney Wharf, marking the start of construction on this exciting $350 million residential project at the old Halvorsen Boatshed site on the banks of the Parramatta River.
This project will deliver 67 apartments and townhouses at one of our most scenic locations, furthering Council’s commitment to supporting essential housing uplift in Sydney.
Putney Wharf, which is scheduled to be completed by early 2027, will also include dining and retail precincts along with a 36-berth marina. It promises to become a fantastic new destination for the entire City of Ryde community to enjoy.
Sincerely,
Trenton Brown – Mayor