Answering the Community Needs of Our City
     The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we
have made several changes to community facilities in 2004. This chart shows how we have tried to make
your life better.
     Transport
     Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service. 20 new buses for the
southern line were purchased in January. 50 per cent of city bus-stops have been upgraded. Buses to the
eastern suburbs will be every 15 minutes.
     Communication
     Broadband cable is now available to all parts of the city. All of the new Government buildings are
' smart'-wired for better computer service!
      Medical Facilities
     The new state-of-the-art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June. To overcome a shortage of trained
medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas. Some facilities at Station
Street Hospital have been upgraded.
     Education
     Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2004! Rental for private schools has been reduced.
Teachers report that the 'no hat - no play' rule has been successful.
      Protection and Security
     Extra police now patrol (巡逻 ) the tourist areas. 50 new police officers graduated in July and have
taken up duties in the city area.
     Entertainment / Recreation
     The John Street basketball courts have been re-surfaced! The new Central Community Building opened
in May. 5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.