Built Environment Plan Phase 1 – The State Significant Sites

Some sites within Redfern-Waterloo were declared areas of State Significant Development in 2005. In February 2006 the RWA released their draft Redfern Waterloo Built Environment Plan (BEP) in conjunct

CONCEPT APPROVAL FOR RACHEL FORSTER REDEVELOPMENT – 11th October 2007

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The Planning Minister Frank Sartor announced the approval of a concept plan for the $70 million residential redevelopment of the former Rachel Forster Hospital at Redfern on 11th October 2007. A copy of the text of media statement of the announcement can be found at the link below. http://www.redwatch.org.au/RWA/statements/2007/071011rwa

National Indigenous Development Centre Response to Submissions

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In June 2007 the Department of Planning placed on public exhibition the Environmental Assessment documents for the proposed National Indigenous Development Centre (NIDC). The NIDC is to be constructed on the site of the old Redfern Public School on George Street. During the 30-day exhibition period the Department received various submissions from the local community… Read More…

Commissions Set in the Open at Thirlmere – FOE Media Release and Photos

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On 30th September 2007 RailCorp authorised the movement from the protection of Eveleigh’s Large Erecting Shop of the Commissioners carriages. These carriages are two of the states most valuable heritage carriages and are listed on the State Heritage Register. A week later with their roof now peeling, the carriages are sitting at Thirlmere in the… Read More…