By Corey Everitt
Locals got out and about yesterday cleaning up our local part of the world by joining the more than 750,000 people across the country for Clean Up Australia Day.
Sunday 3 March was the day this year for the annual event to keep the country’s parks and streets clean, locals organisations put in their fair share with their own events that saw residents rolling up their sleeves.
The Rotary Club of Berwick hosted their own clean up of Buchanan Park which was joined by scouts, cubs and joeys from the 1st Narre Warren North Scout Group.
Over in Officer, the Australian Tamil Sangam Inc did a public event to clean up the areas around Bridge Road, the railway track and Lower Gum Scrub Creek.
Up the road a bit, residents of Blue Gum Lifestyle Estate took on the task of cleaning up their surrounding area on Brunt Road.
Friends of Cardinia Creek gathered at Akoonah Park with many residents, young and older, getting active to help clean up Cardinia Creek.
Sweeney Reserve also got a clean up, with locals from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community taking the iniative with support from City of Casey.
“Our involvement in Clean Up Australia Day isn’t just about picking up litter; it’s a tangible demonstration of our dedication to preserving the beauty of our country and fulfilling our duty as responsible citizens,“ the group said.
Cardinia Shire Council was also active through the week. Deputy Mayor Graeme Moore helped at a clean up event on Friday 1 March at Lower Gum Scrub Creek, while Mayor Jack Kowarzik joined both Australian Tamil Sangam and Blue Gum Lifestyle’s event on Sunday.
