Construction of a stormwater culvert in Dapto is on hold until a colony of microbats have finished vital stages of their lifecycle. The construction project was stopped after a small colony of 10 microbats were found inhabiting the stormwater culverts in Darkes Road The Southern Myotis microbats were also found in the same culvert in May 2019 in the third section of the culverts structure, after repair of two other parts of the culvert was completed. Once the microbats were rediscovered, the construction was stopped and Wollongong City Council sought expert help on how to protect the colony. “Culverts like…
Author: Oguzhan Dincsoy
Demand for hospitality, retail, and households goods and services rose during the COVID-19 pandemic in March, according to latest research. The Australia Bureau of Statistics retail trade data showed the estimated retail turnover for the month rose by 8.5 per cent. A rise of only 0.6 per cent was seen February, and a 0.4 per cent decrease in January. Hospitality demand has increased by 24 per cent, while retail increased by 16 per cent, with household goods retail rising by 9.5 per cent. However, the increase in the areas resulted in a decrease in cafe, restaurant and takeaway services, and…
The RSPCA NSW has seen a rise in pet adoptions amid the coronavirus social isolation period. Adoptions have increased by 28 per cent across the state compared to the same time last year. Five hundred animals were adopted across the state during the first two weeks of COVID-19 restrictions. The RSPCA was pleased with the amount of potential owners who visited the shelters to find a suitable pet to adopt, but it was concerned about social distancing measures. NSW RSPCA spokesperson Kieron Watson said the organisation needed to act quickly. “We ended up having lots of people turning up to…
Automated pedestrian crossings have been installed at major crossings in Wollongong in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The 24/7 automated systems are operational at crossings near Wollongong Hospital and on Crown, Osborne and Staff street, and New Dapto Road. The roll-out came after Transport for New South Wales and New South Wales Health identified 10 key areas to implement the automated crossings to protect patients, staff, and visitors of Wollongong Hospital. NSW Transport secretary Rodd Staples said the would help slow the spread of COVID-19. “We’re introducing this initiative to minimise the spread of Coronavirus in…