Redfern, Eveleigh, Darlington, Waterloo Watch
admin The next meeting to discuss Harm Minimisation and the proposed Needle dispensing Machine at the Redfern Health Centre will be held on 29 January 2012. Below you will find the text of a letter to attendees from the last meeting from Dr Teresa Anderson Chief Executive Sydney Local Area Health District Read More…
The New South Wales Government has given approval for the redevelopment of The Block in the inner-Sydney suburb of Redfern reports the ABC on 22 December 2012. Read More…
REDWatch supports the Better Planning Networks capmaign to achieve a fair NSW Planning System that protects our well-being, environment and heritage. Watch and share this 2min Better Planning Network video and show your support for the Better Planning Network Campaign. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfrSqxpmYY
The NSW Government has now finalised its Long Term Transport Masterplan. Little has changed from the draft, a Redfern Station upgrade is still only a medium term priority in the following terms: “A comprehensive and multi-modal upgrade would address station access and connectivity issues, including Read More…
The Women’s Reconciliation Network has arranged RECOGNITION NOW — An Act of Standing in solidarity and respect and looking towards the next 20 years at Redfern Park, REDFERN on Human Rights Day 10am – Monday – 10th December 2012 on the 20th Anniversary of the historic Paul Keating speech Read More…
Earlier this year it was decided by Council to look at a wider upgrade to the Darlington shop area and to include this into the already approved works on the southern side of the street. Council is undertaking an exhibition and review of the combined plans at a drop in session at the Charles Kernan Read More…
Two new parks of 3,350sm and 445sm are being proposed for the Newtown end of the North Eveleigh site. In an area where there is a low proportion of open space per capita it is very important to design these parks so that they meet the needs of those in the surrounding community and those visiting Ca Read More…
The landscaping and park proposed to the east of the new western entrance to North Eveleigh and Carriageworks has been approved in the road and early works approval. To make the details readily available REDWatch has requested additional details from the SMDA and these are provided below. Read More…
The SMDA has commenced the process for designing two parks at the western end of the North Eveleigh site. In accordance with the North Eveleigh Concept Plan, an application for the development of the parks must be submitted. This must occur prior or concurrently with the first application for new fl Read More…
The SMDA have posted their response to community submissions and anounced they will start work on the infrastructure required for the North Eveleigh Affordable Housing project. The announcement issued an email statement and placed details on their website on 13 November 2012. The details from their Read More…
Housing NSW Information Session Inviting local community workers to join an information session on the current: Housing NSW Pathways process and Temporary Accommodation process Followed by Q&A session Read More…
Have you ever wondered or felt curious about getting involved in your community and what participation means?
If you are a resident living in public or Aboriginal Housing and you would like to know more, join us for this one day workshop, where tenants and local office HNSW staff together to explor Read More…
This family fun day event will embrace community life and bring together agencies, residents young and old, and celebrate the wonderful communities that we have here in Waterloo. The event will celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities. Read More…
A family fun day with events will embrace community life and bring together agencies, residents young and old, and celebrate the wonderful communities that we have here in Redfern. This events will also celebrate White Ribbon Day. Read More…
The City of Sydney invites Housing NSW tenants to speak to the Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, Councillors, City of Sydney staff, Housing NSW and Redfern Police about any issues. Read More…
This meeting has been postponed due to clash with the Premiere of REDFERN Now on the Block on 31 October. We will set a new date and advertise as soon as possible. Read More…
As part of its ongoing consultation with the local community, Sydney Local Health District will hold a community forum in October, to discuss public health issues and the needle and syringe program in Redfern. This meeting will discuss the proposal for a needle dispensing machine in front of the Red Read More…
Meet the new Member for Heffron – Ron Hoenig MP at the Waterloo Housing NSW Tenants Community Forum on Friday, 19 October 2012 2 pm until 4 pm. Other issues include • Housing NSW issues and initiatives • Policing and Crime Prevention • Question time Read More…
The State Government recently published a “discussion” paper for changes to planning controls across NSW. This will replace planning legislation that has long underpinned the State’s planning controls. If approved, the changes fast track economic development across the inner city and are like Read More…
Due to the level of public interest in the application, the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) will be meeting to hear public views on the Department’s assessment report and recommendation, prior to determining the project.
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