The NSW Government introduced the
Redfern-Waterloo Authority Repeal Bill 2011 on Tuesday, 18 October 2011 which
will be presented to the Legislative Council accordingly. The details of the
Bill can be found here.

The objects of this Bill are to repeal
the Redfern–Waterloo Authority Act 2004 and to dissolve the Redfern–Waterloo
Authority (RWA) constituted by that Act. The Bill transfers assets, rights,
liabilities and certain functions to the Sydney Metropolitan Development
Authority (SMDA), which is constituted under the Growth Centres (Development
Corporations) Act 1974 in respect of certain land in Redfern and Waterloo,
where the RWA currently operates.

The RWA was always set up as a
temporary organisation, however, the area will continue to see significant and
positive developments through the NSW Government’s commitment to this important
area of Sydney.

Many of the responsibilities of the RWA
will be transitioned to relevant agencies, mainly the SMDA. The SMDA aims to
drive housing and employment opportunities in specific areas serviced by public
transport and infrastructure. As a priority, the SMDA is focusing on the urban
renewal of the Redfern-Waterloo and Granville precincts.

Functions of the RWA not being
transferred to the SMDA will be carried out by other key agencies as
appropriate. This work has already commenced with the transfer of Development
Applications to the City of Sydney and the Aboriginal Employment Program now
being supported by Australian Technology Park Sydney Limited.

RWA will be working closely with all
relevant agencies and the community to ensure the smooth transition of its
functions.

More information on the transfer of
RWA’s services will be announced with the Redfern-Waterloo Authority website
updated on a regular basis at www.redfernwaterloo.nsw.gov.au.

Important
changes to Development Applications

The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has delegated his consent
authority functions for Development Applications (DAs) and S96 Modification
Applications under $10 million for development on the Redfern-Waterloo Sites to
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
decision making to local Councils.

The changes to consent authority functions will apply to the
eight identified sites in the State Environmental
Planning Policy (Major Development) 2005. These are:

1.
Australian Technology Park (ATP)

2.
North Eveleigh

3.
South Eveleigh

4.
Eveleigh Street Precinct

5.
Redfern Railway Station, Gibbons and
Regent Streets

6.
Former Rachel Forster Hospital

7.
Former Redfern Police Station / Court
House

8.
Former Redfern Public School

The City of Sydney will now be responsible for:

·
Determining, under
the Ministerial delegation, DAs under $10 million for development on the
Redfern-Waterloo sites; and

·
Determining S96 modification
applications to consents issued by the Minister on the Redfern-Waterloo sites.

The City of Sydney will continue to be the consent authority for DAs and
S96 Modification Applications for the broader Redfern-Waterloo area (i.e.
outside of the Redfern-Waterloo sites).

State Significant Development (SSD) over $10 million will be determined
by the Minister. However, the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure will not
determine SSD applications lodged by private proponents. Such applications will
be determined by the Planning Assessment Commission or senior NSW Department of
Planning and Infrastructure staff under delegation.

For further information or advice, please visit www.redfernwaterloo.nsw.gov.au or contact the RWA Planning and Urban Renewal Team on 9202
9100.

Help celebrate and promote Redfern

Local businesses and the community are invited to a special
presentation on Wednesday, 16 November to help promote Redfern. The
presentation will be held at Redfern Town Hall from 6pm-7.30pm and will
feature:

·
An update on the Redfern brand

·
The introduction of the new Redfern
Ambassadors

·
The Shop Improvement Matching Grant
Program

·
Recent and up and coming events

·
The launch of an exciting new Redfern
campaign

This event is being hosted by the Roll Up
Redfern Group comprising Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority, City of
Sydney, South Sydney Rabbitohs, South Sydney Business Chamber and REDWatch.
Light refreshments will be provided.

To attend, please RSVP by Friday,11 November 2011 by calling
9202 9117 or email redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au.

BEP 2 Update

Following the non-statutory planning exhibition of the Built Environment
Plan Stage 2 (BEP 2) early this year, the Sydney Metropolitan Development
Authority is considering submissions and will be undertaking further analysis
and studies into aspects of Draft BEP 2 over the coming months. Housing
NSW is also undertaking detailed community consultation on a preliminary Master
Plan which will culminate in a Community Design Workshop scheduled for
March 2012.

The SMDA will exhibit an Urban Renewal Study incorporating the BEP 2
sites after completion of required studies that will enable further consultation
with the community and key stakeholders. The Urban Renewal Study will look
at traffic and transport, urban design, social and economic impacts,
infrastructure, utilities, and sustainability, and will be
conducted within the framework of the State Environmental Planning Policy
(Urban Renewal) 2010 and an Outcomes Brief issued by the NSW Department of
Planning and Infrastructure.

The SMDA will keep the public updated on this progress.

RWA Business Advice Service

The Redfern-Waterloo Business Advice Service provided by the
Redfern-Waterloo Authority (RWA) is being extended until the end of the year to
give local people, free-of-charge, the opportunity to get some expert advice on
how to start a new business or growing an existing business.

If you are thinking about working for yourself, starting a new business
or growing an existing business, or if you need help with business planning,
understanding business regulations, business finance or improving your business
management skills, then please call for a free one on one confidential advice
session with an experienced business advisor.

This free service operates on a Wednesday afternoon. To book an
appointment please contact Jenny Huxley on 9202 9100 or email Jennifer.huxley@smda.nsw.gov.au

Community
building partnership funding

Community groups
are encouraged to apply for funding under the State Government’s Community
Building Partnership program. The Sydney, Heffron and Marrickville electorates have
each been allocated $300,000.

Applications close
on Monday, 31 October 2011 and can be made online.

The funding is for
building or upgrading local facilities and includes capital works,
refurbishment, repairs and maintenance or buying capital equipment. Applicants
need to demonstrate how their project will benefit their local community
through the building or improvement of facilities to deliver positive social,
recreational or environmental outcomes. Projects must start by late 2012 and be
completed before the end of March 2013.

Visit www.communitybuildingpartnership.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 707 155 for more information.

ATP reduces its carbon ‘thumbprint’

A new solar power system has been installed on the roof of the NICTA
Building at Australian Technology Park (ATP) to drive renewable energy as part
of the Park’s overall sustainability strategy.

The 61kW solar
panel system is generating approximately 93,000 kWh per year from the sun’s
radiated energy (similar to the energy use of 12 average households) and will
provide around 13 per cent of the NICTA Building’s base building electricity
requirements. This includes air conditioning for tenants during business hours
as well as power to foyers, lifts and common areas.

The new solar panel
system deploys high efficiency technology with the installation involving 325
solar panels set up on to the NICTA rooftop. The solar panels will not only
generate electricity, but will also provide shading to a significant proportion
of the NICTA Building roof area to deliver the added benefit of lessening
demand for air conditioning and electricity consumption.

On weekends and
public holidays, when building energy demand is low, surplus electricity from the
solar power system will be fed into the public grid.

The system will
produce free and clean electricity for a lifetime of 30 years or more.

Christmas banner competition

Local school and
youth groups will be showing off their artistic skills and spreading some
Christmas cheer at Eveleigh Market by taking part in the Christmas Banner
competition.

The decorated Christmas banners will be on display at Eveleigh Market
with the winners announced on Saturday, 10 December 2011. Market goers can vote
for their favourite banner in the People’s Choice Award.

The winner and People’s Choice Award winner will each receive $1,000
with the runners up winners each receiving $500.

Alexandria Park Community School won the banner competition last year
and spent the prize money on additional technology resources for the school.
Eleven schools and youth organisations are taking part this year.

To find out more please visit www.eveleighmarket.com.au.

UNSW students present ideas for
Redfern-Waterloo

Students from the Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of
New South Wales have been conducting an Advanced Urban Design Studio Study for
the Redfern-Waterloo district.

The Program, running from 17 July to 27 October, 2011, has involved
students preparing an urban design and
plan for the Redfern-Waterloo area with ideas addressing housing, jobs,
transport, infrastructure, community, environment and open space issues.

Students will present their ambitious final designs and plans along with
their earlier analyses, plans, designs, and scenarios on Thursday, 27 October
2011 at UNSW Kensington, Red Centre West, 5^th Floor Theatre from 1pm
– 5pm with refreshments to follow. For
more information, contact Kathleen McDowell at kmcdowell@dicksonrothschild.com.au.

The memory of Trevor Davies lives on

Go Get, the car share service, has honoured the late Trevor Davies,
founding Editor of the South Sydney Herald, by branding one of their vans the ‘The Trevmobile’. The Trevmobile is located at Codrington St, Darlington in
memory of Trevor who was a Go Get supporter so look out for it travelling
around Redfern-Waterloo!

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:

Removal of parking restrictions to the
use of the lower car park, ATP

An application was received to modify development
consent DA 050-07-09 and amend condition E1(a) to remove parking
limitations (HSC and special events only) and to permit the use of the lower
car park (Lot 9) for temporary car parking seven days a week at Australian
Technology Park until the site is redeveloped. The application is on
exhibition from 19 October to 2 November 2011.

New entry doors to Bays 1 & 2 of
the Locomotive Workshop, ATP

A development application was received for the
construction of glass doors to the east entry of Bays 1 & 2 of the
Locomotive Workshop at Australian Technology Park. The application is on
exhibition from 14 to 28 October 2011.

Corporate event in the Former Clothing
Store, 231 Wilson Street, North Eveleigh

A development application was received for the hosting
of a corporate event on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 within the Former Clothing
Store and surrounding forecourt area fronting Wilson Street, Darlington,
for approximately 500 guests. The
event will include the provision of background DJ music within the Clothing
Store from 6:00pm-8:00pm and 9:00pm-10:30pm with a live act performance taking
place between 8:00pm-9:00pm inside the building. Other associated events,
including the provision of non-amplified music, will be provided in the
forecourt area. Bump-in for the event will commence on Monday, 28 November 2011
and bump-out will be completed by Wednesday, 30 November 2011. The application is on exhibition
from 13 to 27 October 2011.

Clothing and bicycle retail shop at 116
Lawson Street, Redfern

A development
application was received for the fit out of the existing ground floor
premises for use as a clothing and bicycle retail shop. The application is
on exhibition from 6 to 20 October 2011.

Bike shop / cafe & workshop at
1/156 Abercrombie Street, Redfern

A development application was received to refurbish the
existing shop for use as a bike shop / cafe & workshop, install new
signage and erect a new metal shed at the rear yard for the storage of repaired
bikes. The application is on exhibition from 6 to 20 October 2011.

Telecommunications facility upgrade,
Biomedical Building, 1 Central Avenue, ATP

A development application was received for the upgrade
of the existing telecommunications facility of the Biomedical Building at
Australian Technology Park. The application was on exhibition from 29
September to 13 October 2011.

Enlargement of smokers’ balcony in
Railz on Regent, 56 Regent Street, Redfern

A development application was received for the
enlargement of the existing smoker’s balcony on the ground floor of the
existing pub, including internal and external facade works to the building. The
application was on exhibition from 22 September to 6 October 2011.

Demountable building at 255 Wilson
Street, North Eveleigh

The application to erect a single storey demountable
building for use as a classroom in association with the existing Les Tobler
Construction Training Centre was approved on 6 October 2011.

Building identification signage to the
external facade of the Locomotive Workshop, 2 Locomotive Street, ATP

The application for the installation of a new building
identification sign to the Locomotive Workshop, Bay 8, at Australian Technology
Park, was approved on 5 October 2011.

New standby generator and building
works to the Transport Management Centre, 25 Garden Street, ATP

The application to replace and install a new standby
generator and grill and relocate roller and emergency exit doors on
the eastern facade of the Transport Management Centre at Australian Technology
Park was approved on 16 September 2011.

WHAT’S ON

1 November – Juvenile Justice Reform
Public Forum

The South Sydney Herald will be hosting ‘Young People and the Law – a
vision for the future’, a public forum on juvenile justice reform. The Hon.
Greg Smith SC MP, NSW Attorney General, will be the speaker and Karen Bevan,
Director, Social Justice Unit, UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families,
will Chair. Contact Heather Robinson for more information on 0400 378 319. 7pm
at The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St, Waterloo.

16 November – Roll Up Redfern Business
and Community Briefing

Meet the Redfern Ambassadors, find out the latest news and
events and learn more about the launch of an exciting new Redfern campaign at
the Roll Up Redfern Business and Community meeting on Wednesday, 16 November
2011 from 6pm-7.30pm at Redfern Town Hall. RSVP by Friday, 11 November by
calling 9202 9117 or email redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au

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 1^st and 3^rd
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

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