Hello Residents

Mayor's Message

Welcome to the First Edition of the Strathfield Council Community eNews. We hope you enjoy this new way to keep you informed of the exciting news, important issues and fun events happening around Strathfield. 

Numerous landscaping projects have commenced including for Tavistock Reserve, a local park that fills a former road reserve at Homebush West. Landscape works have also now been completed at Bates Street Community Centre, Homebush. 

I am excited to advise that Group GSA have been engaged to commence the detailed master planning of the Australian Korean Memorial Gardens and Cultural Centre at Bressington Park. We are eager to begin this important project.

Lastly, In accordance with Council’s resolution on 4 October 2016 (Minute Number: 318/16), Council wishes to update you on the judgement from the Land & Environment Court in relation to its fight against amalgamation. 

Council maintains its opposition to forced amalgamations and its stance to standalone.

On 20 September 2016, His Honour Justice Tim Moore of the Land and Environment Court handed down his judgement in relation to Strathfield Council’s proceedings against amalgamation. Justice Moore declared that the report furnished by the Delegate to the Boundaries Commission was not a valid report under the Local Government Act.

Since the judgment, the State Government has not confirmed how it intends to deal with the Delegate’s Report issue. Council is reviewing its legal options. The outcome of Woollahra Council’s appeal to the Court of Appeal may also provide further guidance to councils who continue to fight against amalgamation.

Have your Say

Residents can still contact the Premier, the Minister for Local Government and your Federal Members of Parliament to inform them of your views on the amalgamation concerning Strathfield Council. 

Come and celebrate international flavours with live cooking demos by Masterchef 2016 Winner Elena Duggan and celebrity chef Geoff Jansz.

Treat your ears as well as your tastebuds with the vibrant sounds of Jazz. For more information visit our website www.strathfieldfoodfestival.com.au or follow us on Facebook @StrathfieldFood

The Strathfield Town Centre Redevelopment is well and truly underway, it will provide improved facilities to the community.

Fresh new trees have been planted, new paving and concrete has levelled out the area and extensive lighting will be installed soon. The new trees planted are 5 Chinese Elms, 1 Pin Oak, 5 Claret Ash and 4 Japanese Maple.

The new pavement arrangement in the Square has made provision for extra landscaped areas in addition to the trees, which will be a great change from the previous Town Centre. There will also be new seating areas and catenary lighting.

Strathfield Council is looking forward to bringing this revitalised Town Centre to the public in time for the busy Christmas trading period which will include the erection of a beautiful 10 metre tall Christmas Tree!

Be sure to Like Strathfield Council on Facebook for updates and photos @StrathfieldCouncil For more information on the Town Centre Redevelopment, visit our website www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Council has taken delivery of a new Toro Wide Area Mower replacing Council’s 14-year-old Tractor and Slasher.

The Toro has a top speed of 35kph and has a cutting width of 4.9m with an increased cutting capacity time of 50%, allowing fields to be mowed in less time. By comparison, the original tractor only cut 2.5m wide.

It also has a zero turn capacity and the operating weight is less than half of the tractor therefore reducing the impact on playing surfaces, especially during wet weather. The new Toro significantly improves our delivery of services to sporting groups.

Strathfield Council has implemented Community Recycle Stations to help you recycle more and dispose of problem waste.

Residents can find Community Recycle Stations at the following locations:

• Council Customer Service Centre, 65 Homebush Road, Strathfield
• Main Library, 65-67 Rochester Street, Strathfield
• High Street Library, 64 High Street, Strathfield

Residents can recycle household batteries, light globes (excluding halogen and LED) and CDs/ DVDs at the stations.

Strathfield residents are lucky to have a nursery right on our doorstep, where you can buy native plants for as little as $2.00.

There are plenty to choose from including Slender Wire Lily, Blue Flax Lily and Winter Apple, all grown from seedlings and cuttings by councils team of expert horticulturalists.

To book a time to visit the nursery, call Natural Resources Coordinator, Alex Mackenzie on 0419 233 460 or contact Council on 02 9748 9999.

Have you ever wondered who collects your bins, organises your waste calendar and is the face-to-voice when you ring Council?

Wayne, Wade, Noel, David H, Jason, Lloyd, Mick and their supervisor David P as well as our Waste Education Officer, Heather are these people. 

Service collections of garbage bins includes all your domestic, commercial, park and street bins. They also service our on call collections for bulk waste which is around 35-40 per day as well as the collection of illegal dumping. 

Our Waste Education Officer is responsible for Councils waste education coordination and programs including the assessments of Development Application Waste Management plans and all community and schools waste education.

FREE outdoor cinema experience in Strathfield Park this Summer.

Bring a picnic and snacks, a blanket or chairs and enjoy the great entertainment with friends and family under the stars. Visit strathfieldmovies.com.au for more information or follow us on Facebook @strathfieldmovies