The news comes on the heels of local calls for the authority
to be scrapped because of dissatisfaction with its methods of operation since
its 2004 formation.
Ms Keneally said she had directed a restructure of the
planning agencies that report to her, with $3 million in savings to be
reinvested into the Planning Department.
“During these tough economic times we need to keep the
economy of Sydney and NSW moving,” Ms Keneally, also the Redfern Waterloo
Minister, said.
Last month community group REDwatch called for either an end
to the RWA or a reworking of the body. “REDWatch has recently been approached
by a number of local residents eager to see the end of the RWA,” spokesman
Geoff Turnbull said.
Mr Turnbull, who is also on the RWA Ministerial Advisory, met
with Ms Keneally last month to discuss the RWA’s future.
The Planning Department will take on all planning and land
release functions of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, but SHFA will
retain its venue and place management functions.
Source:
http://sydney-central.whereilive.com.au/news/story/authority-scrapped/