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:

1^st
prize: $500 Eveleigh Market voucher

2^nd
prize: $400 Breville prize including a matching toaster and kettle valued at
over $200 plus a voucher for $200

3^rd
prize: $290 South Sydney Rabbitohs membership package including a polo tshirt
and cap

4^th
prize: $250 Woolworths voucher

5^th
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 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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