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11 January 2024
Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield
Dear Residents,
Happy New Year Strathfield! Wishing everyone a year filled with joy and prosperity.
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer holidays. If you're looking for ways to keep the children occupied, Council has numerous programs to choose from. Additionally, don't miss the wonderful exhibition about the Cooks River at Strathfield Library and Innovation Hub – it's worth taking the time to see. Make sure you visit our website for full details on school activities at the library and community facilities.
We will be holding our Citizenship Ceremony on Friday 26 January, where we'll announce the 2024 Strathfield Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year. We will also be celebrating at Strathfield Square that afternoon, join us at 4.00pm for a wonderful evening celebrating Australia. There will be an indigenous smoking ceremony, didgeridoo performance, free children's activities, and a special screening of Blueback. Be sure to bring your appetite as there will be food and drinks available from our many of our local shops, restaurants and cafes located throughout the Square!
Looking forward to a fantastic year ahead and working together with our vibrant community.
Please contact me if you require any further information via email cr.kpensabene@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Family Fun at Strathfield Square for Australia Day 2024
Join us on Friday 26 January from 4pm at Strathfield Square to celebrate Australia Day.
This community event will celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. It will include a smoking ceremony and didgeridoo performance, free children’s activities, and a special movie screening of Blueback (PG) commencing at 7:30pm.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the many local shops, restaurants and cafes located throughout the Square.
2024 Community Bank Homebush Founders Scholarship
The Community Bank Homebush Founders Scholarship for Bachelor Degree studies aims to assist eligible academically motivated students who have been offered a place at an Australian university, TAFE Institute or College. Click below for more information.
Soccer and Rugby School Holiday Activities
Soccer Program (Ages 5-12):
Join our FREE holiday soccer program for a blast of fun, skill-building, and teamwork.
When: Tuesday 23 January, 9:30am – 11:30am
Rugby Program (Ages 5-17):
Develop your Rugby skills at this program with St. Patricks Rugby Club.
When: Wednesday 24 January, 9:00am – 12:30pm
Bookings essential.
Harvest Festivals of Indian Sub-continent – Pongal, Sankranti and Lohri
Strathfield Australians of Indian Sub-continental Heritage (SAISH) are pleased to invite you and your families to join in the celebration of Pongal, Sankranti and Lohri, collectively called the Harvest Festivals of Indian Sub-Continent, on Sunday 21st January 2024.
Cooks River Exhibition at the Ironbark Gallery
This exhibition, along with the upcoming activities, will take you through the river’s rich history, culminating in recent projects and initiatives that protect and conserve the river and its biodiversity.
Check out the below link for the exhibition's activities.
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 Strathfield Council. Explore the latest habitat area, observe captive frogs, and receive guided tours with experts. No registration is necessary; simply attend on the day.
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: 1 Bellfrog Street, Greenacre. (Opposite Aussia Pharma, Greenacre)
Parking: Available along Wentworth Street and Bell Frog Street.
Have Your Say Strathfield
Have you visited Council’s engagement platform, Have Your Say Strathfield? The website features projects requiring feedback from our local community to help their future direction.
Council is currently seeking feedback on a new Medium Density Housing Strategy, a project this is aimed at improving housing diversity across our community. We will also shortly be announcing the Strathfield Town Centre: Our Place, Our Future project aimed at reinvigorating our popular town centre.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Applications for Small Grants now available
The Small Grants Fund provides access to small financial assistance grants for local residents or community organisations for projects or activities of community benefit.
Small Grants are currently open until 31 January 2024. For further information, contact Strathfield Council’s Community Services team.
EVENTS
Strathfield St Anne’s Walking Group
When: 13 Jan - 24 Feb
Where: Corner of Homebush & Beresford Road
PUBLIC NOTICES
Explanatory Note – Planning Proposal and State Significant Development (SSD) at 11-16 Loftus Crescent, 2 Subway Lane, 9-11 Knight Street and 88-92 Parramatta Road, Homebush
It was resolved that Council prepare and publish an explanatory note on its website on the prior planning proposal, and where possible the impact of the current state significant development application.
Proposed Traffic Restriction – Intersection of Shortland Avenue and Fraser Street, Strathfield
Council will be introducing a ‘No Right Turn’ restriction from Shortland Avenue into Fraser Street on school days during the hours of 8AM-9:30AM and 2:30PM-4PM.
Proposed Changes of Traffic Flow – Intersection of Mintaro Avenue and Noble Avenue, Strathfield
Council will be introducing a one-way restriction on Mintaro Avenue at the intersection with Noble Avenue that acts in the capacity of a typical ‘stay to the left’ scenario on a two-way road.
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
17 Water St, Strathfield South, 19-23 Water St, Strathfield South & 7-15 Water St, Strathfield South
10.2023.55.1
Lodged: 09/01/2024
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a two storey industrial unit development, associated parking, landscaping and use of the site for warehouse and distribution.
Development Application
15-17 Columbia Lane, Homebush
10.2019.143.5
Lodged: 09/01/2024
**Approved COURT Development APPORVAL: ** Demolition of existing structures and construction of a mixed use residential development up to 26 storeys comprising 360 (including 8 affordable units to Council in perpetuity) apartments over four (4) levels of basement parking, communal open space, provision of public domain works and extension of existing road.
Development Application
46 Henley Rd, Homebush West
10.2022.228.1
Lodged: 22/12/2023
Demolition of existing dwellings and structures on site and construction of 10 townhouses with basement carpark, and related services and landscaping
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