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RWA Email Update - 20 December 2011
In this Update:
Consultants appointed for the Draft BEP 2 and Urban Renewal Study
Stolen banner trumps Christmas Banner Competition
Redfern Photograph Competition – entries open!
Removal of parking restrictions to the use of the lower car park, ATP
Temporary event in the former Clothing Store, 231 Wilson Street, North Eveleigh
Bike Shop / Cafe & Workshop at 1/156 Abercrombie Street, Redfern
New entry doors to Bay 1 of the Locomotive Workshop, ATP
Telecommunications facility upgrade, Biomedical Building, 1 Central Avenue, ATP
24 December 2011 – Eveleigh Farmers’ Christmas Market
28 January 2012 – Return to Redfern
4 February 2012 – Eveleigh Artisans’ Market
25 February 2012 – ATP Open Day
Alexandria Community Garden – 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
NEWS
Conclusion of the RWA
As of 1 January 2012, the RWA will conclude its operations with the transition of its functions to the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) and other government agencies as appropriate.
The RWA would like to acknowledge and thank all its stakeholders including government and non-government agencies, community organisations and local residents for their contribution to the significant developments that have occurred in the Redfern area over the last six years.
These include:
- The $53 million National Centre for Indigenous Excellence which opened in February 2010 including the direct support of $500,000 from the RWA;
- The concept planning and sale of the Rachel Forster Hospital for a 150 dwelling residential development valued at $70 million upon completion;
- The development of Australian Technology Park including $123 million for 8 Central Ave (Channel 7) and the $47 million NICTA Building;
- The establishment of Eveleigh Market;
- The redevelopment of the Redfern RSL ($25 million) and Gibbons St Carpark ($35 million) for residential and commercial use;
- The enhancement of heritage in the local area through the Redfern-Waterloo Heritage Taskforce, the Heritage Interpretation Plan and heritage-related projects at Australian Technology Park with more than $3 million being invested in heritage in the Redfern area;
- Improved perception of Redfern-Waterloo by the wider community;
- Assisting Redfern police in the reduction of serious crime;
- An improved range of targeted local health and community services;
- Improved training and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people via the Aboriginal Employment Program including Koori Job Ready and Yaama Dhiyaan. Since its inception, over 850 employment opportunities have been created for the Aboriginal community;
- The implementation of Phase one and two of the Human Services Plan. Phase one focused on improving health services, services for Aboriginal people, youth services, alcohol and mental health issues, and services for children and young families. Phase two looks at improving human services delivery for older people, people with disabilities, migrant communities and homeless people; and
- The RWA has provided over $1 million in community grants over the past six years.
Future of RWA Services
Development
Applications
All RWA Development Applications have now been determined. As part of the
gazettal of the State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional
Development), the consent authority for development applications up to $10
million for State significant sites is now the City of Sydney. This delegation
is part of the broader reforms to implement the NSW Government's commitment to
repeal Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and to
return local planning matters to the local Council to determine. For more
information and to review the Frequently Asked Questions click here.
Aboriginal
Employment Program
The Aboriginal Employment Program mentors and trains Aboriginal people for
the construction, hospitality, rail and aviation services industries. The
program was originally an initiative of the Redfern-Waterloo Authority but is
now being supported by Australian Technology Park Sydney Limited. More
information on this program can be found at: www.atp.com.au/aboriginal-employment-program
Youth Services
Taskforce
The Youth Services Taskforce with existing stakeholders will continue to
work together to deliver services and supports for young people in the
Redfern-Waterloo area.
Community Drug
Action Team (CDAT)
The secretiariat of the Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) will be supported
by the City of Sydney and the Inner Sydney Regional Council for Social
Development. The CDAT will continue to be chaired by a community
representative.
Business Advice
Service
Please be advised that the Aboriginal Business Advice Service has now
concluded with the last bookings completed in early December. This free service
has enabled 110 members of the community to access expert advice on how to
start a new business, growing an existing business, business planning,
understanding business regulations, business finance and business management
skills. The service was one-on-one and confidential and was managed by an
experienced and qualified business professional.
If you seeking business advice, the following services are available:
• Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Enterprises –
visit the website here
• Enterprise Facilitation Program, South Sydney Business Chamber – visit
the website here
• Federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations –
visit the website here
• Aboriginal Business Development Programs – NSW Trade and Investment,
Regional Infrastructure and Services – visit the website here
More information on the RWA
More details about the ongoing services of the RWA will be added to our website when available at www.redfernwaterloo.nsw.gov.au.
For more information about the SMDA please visit www.smda.nsw.gov.au.
Consultants appointed for the Draft BEP 2 and Urban Renewal Study
Consultants have been appointed by the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) to conduct further studies as part of an urban renewal study for the entire Redfern-Waterloo Precinct. The Urban Renewal Study will look at the analysis of the submissions received for the draft Built Environment Plan Stage 2 (BEP 2) to support the appropriate future of the draft BEP 2 which was placed on exhibition earlier this year. The consultants appointed are:
- Straight Talk will develop 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.
For more details on the key studies for the future controls for draft BEP 2 and the Urban Renewal Study please visit here.
Stolen banner trumps Christmas Banner Competition
The Eveleigh Farmer’s Market was alive with festive cheer and celebration on Saturday, 10 December 2011 with Life for Koori Kids winning the top prize for their vibrant and creative entry in the Market’s annual Christmas Banner Competition.
The children were ecstatic with their win after almost missing out on entering the competition. Their banner went missing the day before it was due and Life for Koori Kids coordinator Ailsa Gillett spent a frantic 24 hours trying to put a new one together. Miraculously their original entry appeared on her doorstep a day later, allowing them to get their banner in on time - and win the top prize!
Parliamentary Secretary and member for Port Stephens Craig Baumann presented Life for Koori Kids with a $1000 award and announced Darlington Public School as the winner of the People’s Choice Award, who was also awarded $1000.
Mr Baumann congratulated the winners on their original and creative works and praised the local schools and youth groups from inner south and inner western Sydney who took part for their contribution to creating a fantastic community and festive atmosphere at Eveleigh Market.
Redfern Photograph Competition – entries open!
Don’t forget to get your entries in to the ‘Smile, You’re in Redfern’ photo competition 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.
Photographic entries will be viewable at www.facebook.com/redfernwaterloo with the community being given the opportunity to vote for their favourite entry. 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.
ATP Open Day
ATP will be a hub of activity for the ATP Open Day on
Saturday, 25 February 2012 with lots of exciting events planned for young and
old to showcase the Park’s facilities.
Held from 10am-4pm, many fun activities are planned for the day including:
- Transport Management Centre Tours
- Sustainable Living lecture from Sydney University
- Blacksmith Workshop demonstrations
- A rail film festival
- A South Sydney Rabbitohs sports clinic
- A steam locomotive in action
- Aboriginal traditional games
- Master Chef celebrity contestant Jimmy Servai cooking demonstrations
- Futurist Mark Pesce from The New Inventors
- Children’s face painting
- Aboriginal Employment Program showcase
The ATP Open Day provides an opportunity for the community to learn more about the work of ATP tenants and to learn more about the rich heritage of the Park. The ATP Open Day also provides an opportunity for the whole family to have a fun day out in the local community.
The RWA is moving
The offices of the RWA/SMDA will be relocating over the Christmas and New
Year period. As part of the normal Christmas shutdown period, the offices of
RWA/SMDA will close at Level 11, 1 Lawson Street Redfern on Friday, 23 December
2011.
We are staying in the Redfern-Waterloo area. On Monday, 9 January 2012, the
offices of the SMDA will open at:
Suite 4D, Level 4
219-241 Cleveland Street
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
PO Box 1198
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
Tel: 9202 9100
Fax: 9202 9111
Email: contactus@smda.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.smda.nsw.gov.au
All other phone numbers will remain the same.
Future Updates
Members of the Redfern-Waterloo community will continue to be informed about latest news and developments in the area through the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) e-newsletter scheduled to be distributed early next year. Information will also be continually updated on the SMDA website at www.smda.nsw.gov.au.
Season’s Greetings
The Redfern-Waterloo Authority would like to thank the community as well as government and non-government agencies and community groups for their support over the last six years and wish you all the best for a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2012 as part of the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Consent authority functions for Development Applications and Modification Applications is now delegated to the City of Sydney. All remaining RWA Development Applications have now been determined. These are:
Removal of parking restrictions to the use of the lower car park, ATP
The application to extend temporary car parking in the lower car park in the ATP was approved on 30 November 2011.
Temporary event in the former Clothing Store, 231 Wilson Street, North Eveleigh
The application for the temporary use of the Former Clothing Store and surrounding forecourt for a one day temporary event (MTV Summer) on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 was approved on 24 November 2011. The approval includes bump-in and bump-out days.
Bike Shop / Cafe & Workshop at 1/156 Abercrombie Street, Redfern
The application to refurbish Unit 1 for use as a bike shop / cafe & workshop was approved on 15 November 2011. The development includes external modifications and the installation of signage.
New entry doors to Bay 1 of the Locomotive Workshop, ATP
The application to construct glass entry doors for Bay 1 of the Locomotive Workshop was approved on 14 November 2011.
Telecommunications facility upgrade, Biomedical Building, 1 Central Avenue, ATP
The application to upgrade the existing rooftop telecommunications facility at 1 Central Avenue, ATP, was approved on 9 November 2011.
WHAT’S ON
24 December 2011 – Eveleigh Farmers’ Christmas Market
Eveleigh Farmers’ Market will be holding a special Christmas Market on Saturday, 24 December 2011 so you can make your Christmas feast a delicious, fresh and seasonal one with succulent turkey, fresh ham, happy eggs, sweet cherries, and savoury delights available. From 8am to 1pm at the Old Blacksmith Workshop, Wilson St, Darlington.. For more information, please visit www.eveleighmarket.com.au
28 January 2012 – Return to Redfern
The South Sydney Rabbitohs first game of the 2012 NRL season will be played against the Warrington Wolves at Redfern Oval on Saturday 28 January 2012 – continuing the tradition of the South’s annual Return to Redfern match. The event will include the traditional presentation of new player’s first South Sydney jersey and there will be many activities on the day including children’s entertainment. For more information or to purchase tickets click here.
4 February 2012 – Eveleigh Artisans’ Market
Showcasing the best in Australian independent design, art and crafts, Eveleigh Artisans’ Market takes place on the first Sunday of the month (except January) from 10am-3pm under the heritage listed Blacksmith Workshop.
25 February 2012 – ATP Open Day
The ATP Open Day will be held on Saturday, 25 February 2012 to showcase the Park’s services and facilities. The event will include a range of fun activities including a rail film festival and Souths Rabbitohs Sports Clinic. To get involved or to find out more, please contact ATPSL’s Project Manager for Sustainability & Volunteering Gary Love on 9209 4426 or at g.love@atp.com.au
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.
For more information, please contact SMDA on 9202 9100 or email contactus@smda.nsw.gov.au
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