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RWA Email Update – 23 November 2011
Draft BEP 2 and Urban Renewal Study
Pemulwuy Project Community Information Event
Housing NSW Community Design Workshops
Vote for your favourite Christmas banner
Enlargement of Smokers' Balcony in Railz on Regent, 56 Regent Street, Redfern
Redfern RSL Club fit out on Level 2, 157 Redfern Street, Redfern
Clothing and bicycle retail shop at 116 Lawson Street, Redfern
23 and 24 November 2011 – Housing NSW Community Design Workshops
15 December 2011 – RWA Seniors Christmas Party
Eveleigh Farmers’ Market – every Saturday 8am to 1pm
Eveleigh Artisans’ Market –first Sunday of the month, 10am to 3pm
Alexandria Community Garden – 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
NEWS
RWA Repeal Bill Update
The NSW Government introduced the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Repeal Bill 2011 on Tuesday, 18 October 2011, which has received unanimous support from both the lower and upper houses of Parliament. The Bill will, subject to Parliamentary process, be finalised and proclaimed shortly.
The Repeal Bill will see the transfer of many of Redfern-Waterloo Authority’s functions to the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) and other Government agencies as appropriate to ensure the ongoing support and sustainable renewal of the Redfern-Waterloo area. This process has commenced and we will continue to provide further advice on this as key transfer details are finalised.
For information on the transfer of
Development Applications to the City of Sydney, the transfer of the Aboriginal
Employment Program, and the transfer of Draft Built Environment Plan 2 (BEP 2),
to the SMDA please visit www.redfernwaterloo.nsw.gov.au.
Full details of the RWA Repeal Bill can be viewed here.
Draft BEP 2 and Urban Renewal Study
The Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority is currently considering the submissions received regarding the non-statutory exhibition of Draft BEP 2 which occurred earlier this year. The SMDA will also be carrying out further studies and analysis to support the appropriate future controls for the Draft BEP 2 sites. This forms part of an urban renewal study for the entire Redfern-Waterloo Precinct.
When complete, these studies and draft planning controls will be exhibited.
The key studies that will inform the future controls for Draft BEP 2 are:
- A Communications Strategy (to guide the consultation process and engagement with key stakeholders);
- An Urban Design and Public Domain Study (reviewing the previous Draft BEP 2 and associated analysis and all submissions received, together with the study requirements from the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure);
- Transport, Traffic and Accessibility (reviewing previous preliminary work, augmented with more detailed analysis of the wider area and appropriate modelling, in close consultation with Transport for NSW);
- A Social Impact Assessment (building upon previous review work on community facilities, and appropriate scoping for social impact assessment);
- Economic analysis (including the economic/industry profile of the area and retail needs, availability, and impact on centres); and
- Infrastructure and environmental capacity (including utility capacity, natural and man-made processes and sustainability measures).
To date the following consultants have been appointed:
- Straight Talk will undertake the Consultation Strategy;
- Aecom will undertake the Sustainable Servicing and Supporting Infrastructure Capacity Study;
- Parsons Brinckerhoff will undertake the Transport, Traffic and Accessibility Study; and
- Hill PDA will undertake the Economic Analysis.
The SMDA will progressively advise on its website of the appointment of consultants and welcomes feedback from individuals, organisations and other stakeholders on key issues which they would like considered in the relevant study by the SMDA. This will ensure the SMDA can consider key issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
If you have any questions, please contact the SMDA Urban Renewal Team on 9202 9100 or email contactus@smda.nsw.gov.au.
Redfern Photo Competition
The ‘Smile, You’re in Redfern’ photo competition has been launched with $1600 worth of prizes up for grabs. Photographic entries should capture the ‘welcoming spirit’ of Redfern and demonstrate to the wider public the thriving community that exists here.
The prizes on offer are:
1st prize: $500 Eveleigh Market voucher
2nd prize: $400 Breville prize including a matching toaster and kettle valued at over $200 plus a voucher for $200
3rd prize: $290 South Sydney Rabbitohs membership package including a polo tshirt and cap
4th prize: $250 Woolworths voucher
5th prize: $200 Pitt St Diner dinner voucher
The photographic competition is part of the Redfern brand promotion to encourage more visitors and business to the area and is an initiative of the Roll Up Redfern Group comprising Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority, City of Sydney, South Sydney Business Chamber, South Sydney Rabbitohs and REDWatch.
The community can get involved by voting for their favourite Redfern photo at www.facebook.com/redfernwaterloo. The winners will then be put towards a judging panel of Redfern Ambassadors.
Entries close on Monday, 27 February 2012 with the winners announced at Eveleigh Market on Saturday, 3 March 2012. To enter, please read the Terms & Conditions here and follow the application guidelines.
Redfern Ambassadors
The new Redfern Ambassadors to help promote Redfern were announced at the Roll Up Redfern business and community briefing on Wednesday 16 November 2011. The Redfern Ambassadors are passionate about the local area and will be spreading the word about the business, cultural and creative opportunities on offer here.
The Redfern Ambassadors are:
- Nathan Merritt – South Sydney Rabbitohs player
- Mary Lynne Pidcock – President of South Sydney Business Chamber
- Sol Bellear – Director of NCIE
- Ben Fordham – The Today Show reporter and 2GB radio announcer
- Nick Fordham – Managing Director. The Fordham Company
- Aunty Beryl – Trainer and mentor at Yaama Dhiyaan
- Shane Phillips – CEO of Tribal Warrior
So look out for your favourite Redfern Ambassador at up and coming events in the Redfern area!
Pemulwuy Project Community Information Event
The Aboriginal Housing Company (AHC) has prepared a development application for the Pemulwuy Project and invited comment from residents and stakeholders on the proposed redevelopment of The Block on Wednesday, 22 November 2011.
The development comprises of affordable housing, gymnasium, public car park (with 150 spaces), commercial, childcare, student accommodation, gallery, and modification of Caroline Lane.
The event provided the community with the opportunity to comment on the proposed redevelopment and addressed the transfer of City-owned Eveleigh Lane, part of Caroline Lane and 91-99 Eveleigh St and 119-121 Eveleigh St to the AHC with the City of Sydney presenting about the land transfer and the reconfiguration of Caroline Lane.
The event was held at the Redfern Community Centre.
Housing NSW Community Design Workshops
Housing NSW will be running Community Design Workshops for the Redfern and Waterloo Preliminary Master Plans on Wednesday, 23 and Thursday, 24 November 2011.
The workshops will provide the opportunity for residents and other stakeholders to work together with urban designers on some of the key aspects of urban design including: shops and facilities, streets, parks and other open spaces. The workshops will also ask people for their ideas about how the areas can better connect to the surrounding neighbourhoods.
The workshops follow Housing NSW’s previous community consultation for the preliminary Master Plan for Redfern-Waterloo including bus trips to see other redeveloped areas, workshops and street corner sessions on topics related to the Master Plan and community meetings and the Planning Expo at the RedWater Market in August 2011.
The sessions will be held at Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt St, Redfern at the following times:
Redfern - 23 November 2011
9:30am- 3:30pm, lunch provided
6pm- 8:30pm, light supper provided
Waterloo - 24 November 2011
9:30am- 3:30pm, lunch provided
6pm- 8:30pm, light supper provided
To RSVP, please contact Martin Clark on 9268 3443 or email redfernwaterloo@facs.nsw.gov.au.
Vote for your favourite Christmas banner
Local schools and youth groups have been utilising their creative skills by decorating banners for the Eveleigh Market Christmas Banner competition. Alexandria Park Community School has won the main prize for the last two years – who will it be this year?
The banners will be on display from 19 November 2011 and the community is encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice Award until Saturday, 4 December 2011.
The winners will be announced at Eveleigh Farmers’ Market on Saturday, 10 December 2011. The winner and People’s Choice Award winner will each receive $1,000 with the runners up winners each receiving $500.
RWA newsletter out now!
The November 2011 issue of the Redfern-Waterloo Authority newsletter has been produced and is currently being distributed to local residents. The newsletter is also viewable online here.
If you are not on the mailing list and wish to receive a hard copy, please contact Natalie Kikken on 9202 9112 or email natalie.kikken@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Although consent authority functions for Development Applications and Modification Applications is now delegated to the City of Sydney, the Redfern-Waterloo Authority remains the consent authority for Development Applications received prior to 1 October 2011. The current Development Applications being considered by the RWA are:
Enlargement of Smokers' Balcony in Railz on Regent, 56 Regent Street, Redfern
The application to enlarge the existing balcony located on the eastern ground floor of the existing pub was approved on 22 October 2011. The application includes internal and external facade works to the building.
Redfern RSL Club fit out on Level 2, 157 Redfern Street, Redfern
The application for the fit out and operation of the Redfern RSL Club on Level 2 was approved on 7 November 2011.
Clothing and bicycle retail shop at 116 Lawson Street, Redfern
The application for the internal fit out of the ground floor of the existing building for use as a clothing and bicycle retail shop, including the installation of associated signage, was approved on 8 November 2011.
WHAT’S ON
23 and 24 November 2011 – Housing NSW Community Design Workshops
Housing NSW will be running Community Design Workshops for the Redfern and Waterloo Preliminary Master Plans on Wednesday, 23 and Thursday, 24 November 2011. The workshops will provide the opportunity for residents and other stakeholders to work together with urban designers on some of the key aspects of urban design, including: shops and facilities, streets, parks and other open spaces. The workshops will also ask people for their ideas about how the areas can better connect to the surrounding neighbourhoods. Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt St Redfern. Redfern sessions will be held on 23 November 2011. Times: 9:30am- 3:30pm, lunch provided and 6pm- 8:30pm, light supper provided. Waterloo sessions will be held on 24 November 2011. Times: 9:30am- 3:30pm, lunch provided and 6pm- 8:30pm, light supper provided.
15 December 2011 – RWA Seniors Christmas Party
RWA will be holding its Seniors Christmas Party on Thursday, 15 December 2011 from 12pm-2pm at Australian Technology Park, Bay 4, 2 Locomotive Workshop, Eveleigh NSW 2015. The lunch provides a great opportunity for local residents to get together during the festive season and enjoy a tasty Christmas lunch and some live entertainment. Bookings are essential. Please call 9202 9100 to secure your place.
Eveleigh Farmers’ Market – every Saturday 8am to 1pm
Stock up on fresh produce straight from the farm at Eveleigh Farmers’ Market, an undercover, and traditional weekly Farmers’ Market held in the historic Blacksmith Workshop on Wilson Street in Darlington. Selling unique produce from fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, flowers and gourmet treats, Eveleigh Farmers Market is Sydney’s only ‘rain, hail, shine’ venue with an inspiring heritage backdrop. Eveleigh Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. For more information, please visit www.eveleighmarket.com.au
Eveleigh Artisans’ Market –first Sunday of the month, 10am to 3pm
Showcasing the best in Australian independent design, art and crafts, Eveleigh Artisans’ Market takes place on the first Sunday of the month from 10am-3pm under the heritage listed Blacksmith Workshop.
Alexandria Community Garden – 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
Interested in learning how to grow fruit and vegetables? Join other garden enthusiasts (both novices and experienced) at the Alexandria Community Garden. Working bees take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at Connect Redfern, Park St, Alexandria.
To be added to the RWA Email Update distribution list, to make comments, or to suggest a news item, please contact RWA’s A/Communications Manager Natalie Kikken on 9202 9112 or email natalie.kikken@rwa.nsw.gov.au
TfNSW proposal to reverse Little Eveleigh Street - until Sept 10th 2023
