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28 March 2024
Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield
Dear Residents,
Last year Council made a commitment to residents to improve our assets like roads and footpaths. To date, Council has spent $2.3 million of these funds on footpath upgrades, $708,000 on road resurfacing and $45,000 on kerb and gutter works. We’re well on track to deliver 117 footpath, 38 road and 33 kerb and gutter upgrades by June 2024. I would like to thank residents for helping us to achieve this momentous milestone, as well as Council staff for working hard to deliver these important upgrades. We have much more work ahead, so please stay tuned for updates.
Thank you to everyone who joined Council at ACU on Wednesday night for the Housing Forum, and to The Hon Rose Jackson who was our guest speaker. Ms Jackson is the Minister for Housing and shared her approach and priorities for addressing the housing crisis, particularly affordable housing. After her talk, Ms Jackson answered questions with thoughtful and clear information, and we appreciate her joining us. Thank you also to Jason Yet-Sen Li, Member for Strathfield, for collaborating with Council on the event.
Finally, I’d like to wish everyone celebrating Easter a happy and safe weekend. Please take care on the roads when traveling to see your loved ones. I hope the Easter Bunny is generous with you!
If you need to contact me or have any questions, please do so by emailing me cr.kpensabene@strathfield.nsw.gov.au or ring our office on 9748 9999
Have Your Say and shape Strathfield's future!
Strathfield Library Survey: We need your help to improve our library service by providing your feedback on how we are doing and what we could do better!
Strathfield Town Centre: Community consultation for the Strathfield Town Centre Master Plan project will close on 29 March 2024; we want your feedback to guide the growth and changes of the heart of Strathfield.
Join the compost revolution!
As part of the 2024 Wurridjal Festival, Strathfield Council is hosting a free Compost Revolution Workshop. You’ll learn how to start your own worm farm and composting system. Composting is a sustainable practice that benefits both the environment and society.
Come along on 7 April and join the fun at Strathfield's Community Garden!
“No Junk Mail” Stickers Available at Customer Service
Take action with our FREE “No Junk Mail” stickers, available at Strathfield Council Customer Service to help reduce the likelihood of their advertisements ending up as litter on our streets.
With your help, we can reduce our waste by refusing it at the source. So, swing by and pick up your sticker to make a big impact with a simple gesture!
Freshwater Park is now going with the flow
Councils Civil Works Team have successfully cleared an old, blocked stormwater pipe at Freshwater Park, which had the potential to cause local flooding. They have updated and replaced it with a channel made from recycled sandstone.
The new channel is a hit with locals – a duck family has already moved in!
Easter Long Weekend Council Closure
Strathfield Council Customer Service and Strathfield Library will be closed from 29 March to 1 April this long weekend for the Easter Holiday. Reopening 2 April.
You can register with Strathfield Library for extended hours access during this period.
Happy Easter!
Meet and learn about the iconic Green and Golden Bell Frog!
Join us for an open day to learn about the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog organised by the Frog and Tadpole Study Group and Cooks River Alliance as part of the Wurridjal Festival.
When: Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9am – 12:30pm
Where: 1 Bellfrog Street, Greenacre. (Opposite Aussia Pharma, Greenacre)
1-2-3 Magic & Emotional Coaching with Metro Assist
Register for 123 Magic, an evidence-based parenting course which focuses on child development, behaviour management and strategies for emotional regulation.
For parents and carers of children up to 12.
When: 8 May 2024, 11:45am-1:30pm
Where: Strathfield Library
Cost: Free
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Happy 20th Birthday Strathfield Library!
Strathfield Library was officially opened on 12 March 2004, replacing an earlier building constructed in 1976. On 29 March 2004 it opened its doors to the community, welcoming more than 1100 people and 120 new members on that day alone!
The library was awarded the Master Builders Association’s Excellence in Construction Award for public buildings up to $5 million. The building incorporated ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles including solar panels and rainwater tanks. During 2019 and 2020 Strathfield Library underwent renovations, reopening as Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub gradually in July 2020 as Covid restrictions permitted.
Strathfield Library under construction, 2003.
EVENTS
Tech Savvy Seniors – Mandarin – 新州老年人科技通课程
When: 5 April - 3 May
Where: Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
14-26 Telopea Ave, Homebush West
21/03/2024
10.2024.30.1
Strata Subdivision of approved townhouse development into 22 strata titled lots, in accordance with approved development consent.
Development Application
131 Parramatta Rd, Homebush
21/03/2024
10.2016.143.7
S4.55(1) Modification Application to amend DA Condition DACC019.
Development Application
10 Augusta St, Strathfield
21/03/2024
10.2024.32.1
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a two and part three storey dwelling, front fence and associated landscaping.
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