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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