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15 June 2023
Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield
Hi Strathfield,
At our Ordinary Council meeting last week, Council has resolved to work with other Sydney Councils as we begin leading a reform agenda on waste. This agenda aims to reduce waste and improve environmental outcomes where waste must be processed. We strongly believe this is an important initiative as Councils have a key role to play in the reduction of waste and its overall impact on the environment.
Taking into consideration the wellbeing of our residents, Council has strongly opposed the approval of poker machines being installed at the Strathfield Town Centre. Council will also write to the Premier of NSW and relevant Ministers in relation to this matter.
In support of our local economy, Council will prepare a report outlining options for activating public spaces in the Homebush West Shopping Centre.
I’m excited to announce Council is looking to host a FIFA Women’s World Cup live site at Strathfield Square to screen matches featuring the Australian National Team. This is pending licencing approval from Optus so stay tuned!
As always, please contact me with any of your council requests or news on cr.kpensabene@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
10 days left to visit the Net calls Net, Weave calls Wave exhibition!
If you haven't visited the Ironbark Gallery to view the Net calls Net, Weave calls Wave exhibition just yet, be sure to pop in by 25 June. It features a series of works that bind the near with the far to create a starburst world of net-forms, waveforms and weave-forms.
Karl and Marta will be running two workshops on 19 and 22 June to showcase their artistic style. These workshops will serve as a collective experiment in weaving together and a wonderful opportunity you won't want to miss out on!
Strathfield Connector Bus Service
Please be advised that the Strathfield Connector Bus service will no longer be operating on weekends starting 30 June 2023. Alternative travel arrangements may be found using Transport for NSW Trip Planner. To read more, visit the website below.
Public Exhibition
Council's Draft Public Space Advertising Policy is currently on public exhibition. The purpose of this policy is to provide clear direction on advertising on Council owned or managed properties. Submit your feedback for consideration by Friday 7 July.
Children and Youth Drop In
If you’re in primary school or high school, head to Strathfield Library every Thursday (during school term) from 3pm to 6pm to hang out, play some games and relax with friends! Children under the age of 10, a parent or guardian will need to come along
to supervise.
Celebrate NAIDOC at our next art exhibition opening!
For over 35 years, First Nations’ Aboriginal artist, elder, educator and performer, Walangari Karntawarra has painted his Dreamtime stories. We are lucky enough to have this body of work as our next art exhibition in the Ironbark Gallery. Book your spot by 26 June for the official opening on 4 July.
Grants Applications and Workshop!
Strathfield Council provides annual funding for organisations or groups to develop community or cultural programs. Join a FREE workshop delivered by The Grants Guy and let your grant application stand out from the crowd!
Speaking 4 The Planet
Congratulations again to all the students who participated at Homebush Boys High School's Speaking 4 the Planet event during World Environment Day. This event was in collaboration with Strathfield Council, Burwood Council, Canada Bay Council and Climate Action Burwood/Canada Bay.
PROJECT UPDATE
Homebush West Car Park Upgrade
The Homebush West Car Park Upgrade was delivered by Council over three months from February to May.
The upgrade included installation of a public Exeloo toilet unit and the car park being re-line marked with supporting ancillary works. The new line marking was completed to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety in the car park by creating a shared environment, forming part of the High Pedestrian Activity Area scheme to be implemented in the Homebush West Town Centre.
The primary works consisted of widening the former 2.2m-wide parking spaces to 2.4m for improved vehicle access, and introducing a new marked pedestrian path to allow for easy pedestrian access. Further works included new dedicated motorcycle parking spaces, truck parking spaces and a disabled parking space. Thank you to all teams within Council who helped to finalise this upgrade!
EVENTS
Strathfield Community Choir
When: 15 March - 13 December
Where: Homebush West Community Centre
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
40-42 Madeline St, Strathfield South
10.2015.177.3
Lodged: 13/06/2023
S4.55(2) Modification Application to temporarily change hours of operation and enable the processing of additional throughput at the site from 99,900 to 120,000 tonnes per annum.
Development Application
99 The Boulevarde, Strathfield
10.2022.158.3
Lodged: 09/06/2023
S4.55(1A) Modification Application to reduce Tree Bond due to Clause 7 of Consent to apply to Tree 5 and 6 only excluding Trees 1-4 inclusive.
Development Application
102 Burlington Rd, Homebush
10.2021.278.3
Lodged: 08/06/2023
Section 4.55(1A) Modification Application incorporating amendments to the approved front fence and removal of Condition 15 relating to on-site detention of stormwater.
PUBLIC NOTICES
7 June 2023
Request for Tender - Management of Strathfield Council's Affordable Housing Portfolio
Strathfield Council invites tenders to appoint several suppliers to a Professional Consulting Services Panel for the purposes of providing ‘Management of Strathfield Council’s Affordable Housing Portfolio’.
7 June 2023
Road work on Marlborough Road, Homebush West
Transport for NSW will carry out essential road maintenance work on Marlborough Road, Homebush West between Parramatta Road and the railway track, Homebush West.
6 June 2023
Drainage Improvement Works – Frances Avenue and Edward Street, Strathfield South
As part of Council’s drainage works program, works have been scheduled to improve the stormwater run-off to get into underground drainage system at the downstream end of Frances Avenue and Edward Street to reduce the stormwater run-off to Dean Street.
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