BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Acting General Manager, Brian Barrett Date: 2 November 2020 Subject: Western Harbour Tunnel – Geotech Drilling
Dear Councillors,
Investigative geotech drilling for the Western Harbour Tunnel will soon be underway in Birchgrove. The attached community notice provides further details. The works are scheduled to commence in mid-November (subject to approvals).
Brian Barrett ACTING GENERAL MANAGER
October 2020
Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade Upcoming investigation work for the Western Harbour Tunnel
The Western Harbour Tunnel and We will identify underground services including Beaches Link program is a major electricity, water, gas and sewerage by using electronic transport infrastructure program that equipment and a van. will make it easier, faster and safer to get Where will we be working? around Sydney. We will be working in various locations in the following By creating a western bypass of the areas: • Waverton Park, Waverton Sydney CBD, the Western Harbour • Berrys Bay, Waverton Tunnel will take pressure off the • Yurulbin Point, Birchgrove congested Sydney Harbour Bridge, • Birchgrove Oval, Birchgrove Sydney Harbour Tunnel and Anzac We will be located in each area for up to two weeks. Bridge; while Beaches Link will create We have included a map to show you where we will be an alternative to the Military Road and working. Warringah Road corridors to relieve How will the work affect you? traffic pressure on the North Shore. You will see us in the area setting up environmental controls and installing fences around our temporary Over the next two months, we will be carrying out work sites. geotechnical investigations to help inform the ongoing planning for the Western Harbour Tunnel. When we are working in parks and public spaces there will be small areas which we will need to temporarily When will we be working? fence off during our work. You will still have access to This work will start Thursday 29 October and take the parks and public spaces while these investigations about two months to complete, weather permitting. take place.
Our work will take place during the day from 7:00am Our work may be noisy at times but we will do to 6:00pm Monday to Friday and from 8:00am to everything we can to minimise the impact on you. 1:00pm on Saturdays. When we are drilling, you may be able to hear sounds like an engine running and at times sounds like a small What will the work involve? jack hammer. We will work closely with you during our work and we encourage you to call us if you have any The geotechnical investigations involve using a drill issues or concerns. mounted on a truck to take soil and water samples from the ground. Each hole will be about 100 - 150mm in diameter. Supporting NSW amid COVID-19 The health and safety of our workforce and the When we are finished, we will fill in the holes, clean up wider community will be top of mind as we carry the sites and reinstate grass, as required. out our work. This will include ensuring our workers follow the appropriate hygiene and social distancing guidelines. Birchgrove investigation areas
Birchgrove
Louisa Road
Birchgrove Oval
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Investgation areas
B-Line and bus commuters to interchange with Sydney Metro Upgrading and Sydney Trains New direct the Warringah bus routes Freeway
Bay Road Bay
Waverton investigation areas
Balls Head Road Woolcott Street
Wood Street
Larkin Street
Waverton
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Investgation areas
Integrated Less transport congestion for faster, more New reliable journeys shared cycle and pedestrian pathways Will there be changes to traffic? Want to talk to the team about this work? While we are working, some areas will require Under normal circumstances we would stop by to temporary traffic control for everyone’s safety. discuss this work with you. However given the current We may also need to temporarily use parking spaces. uncertainty with COVID-19 we are being cautious Please keep to speed limits and follow the directions and minimising our face-to face interactions with the of signage and traffic controllers. community. We would still like to speak to you about our work and discuss any questions you may have.
For the latest traffic updates: If you would like to know more, please call us on Call 132 701 1800 931 189 or email us at Visit www.livetraffic.com and we can discuss Download the App [email protected] Live Traffic NSW the work with you over the phone or arrange a time to meet with you virtually.
Want to stay in touch? If you would like to be kept up to date on this work or the project, please contact the project team on 1800 931 189 or via [email protected] and register for updates.
We will also be providing a weekly website update so you can check our website at nswroads.work/whtbl
Contact the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link team nswroads.work/whtbl [email protected] 1800 931 189 Customer feedback Visit our interactive web portal Transport for NSW, Locked Bag 928 North Sydney NSW 2059 nswroads.work/whtportal
If you need help understanding this information, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to call us on 1800 931 189. 1097
Privacy Transport for NSW (“we”) collects the personal information of those who contact us in connection with the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link (“the Program”). In addition to collecting your name and contact details, we may collect other information, such as your submissions and other communications with us. We will retain and use this information for consultation purposes, including communications and analysis in connection with the Program. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties unless authorised by law and if we include your submissions in any public report we will not identify you. Providing your personal information is voluntary but if you do not provide it we may not include you on our stakeholder database and you might miss further consultation opportunities. Your personal information will be held by us and you can contact us to access or correct it. Please email us at [email protected], write to us at Transport for NSW, Locked Bag 928, North Sydney NSW 2059, or call us on 1800 931 189.
BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Acting General Manager, Brian Barrett Date: 2 November 2020 Subject: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program – Extension
Dear Councillors,
You will recall that Council received a grant of $856k earlier in 2020 from the Federal Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.
The objective of the LRCI Program is to assist local governments to deliver local road and community infrastructure projects, as well as create local job opportunities particularly where employment in other sectors have been negatively impacted.
Council has now been advised that this program has been extended and Council will receive an additional allocation of $5,849,906.
The grant funding conditions will be provided at a later date. Once the requirements are known, staff will develop a recommended program of works.
Brian Barrett ACTING GENERAL MANAGER
BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Acting General Manager, Brian Barrett Date: 3 November 2020 Subject: Update on Summer Hill Community Centre Consultation and EOI
Dear Councillors On 22 September 2020 (C0920(2) Item 7, it was resolved that
• Council does not enter into a new lease with Summer Hill Community Centre Inc; • Council undertakes community consultation in relation to the Neighbourhood Centre at Summer Hill; • Following community consultation, Council proceed to an Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a suitably qualified and experienced community-based tenant to operate the Neighbourhood Centre; and • Outcome of the EOI process to be reported back to Council for decision.
Please find below an update on the timeframes based on the above resolutions:
Date Activity
30 October 2020 Correspondence sent to Summer Hill Community Centre management notifying of Council resolution, community engagement process, EOI process and outcome if they are unsuccessful with their EOI.
6 October – 4 December 2020 Community Engagement including Your Say website, social media, stakeholder engagement
11 January – 19 February 2021 Expressions of Interest open. This will include briefings with prospective tenants.
March 2021 Report to Council on EOI outcomes
July 2021 Successful tenant to be operating in new centre
Brian Barrett ACTING GENERAL MANAGER
BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Acting General Manager, Brian Barrett Date: 3 November 2020 Subject: Applications now open for Inner West Fest 2021
Dear Councillors On 28 October, Council endorsed the running of Inner West Fest 2021 in response to continuing Covid-19 restrictions. The Inner West Fest 2021 will take place in lieu of large- scale festivals/events in the Inner West whilst Covid-19 impacts continue. Timings for precinct-based festivals will be as follows:
Ward Suburbs Proposed Dates
Baludarri Lilyfield, Rozelle, Balmain, Balmain East, 12-28 March 2021 Birchgrove, North Annandale
Gulgadya Croydon, Haberfield, Leichhardt, Annandale, 14-23 May 2021 North Ashfield and South Annandale
Djarrawunang* Ashfield, Summer Hill, Dulwich Hill, Croydon 17-26 September 2021 Park, South Ashfield
Midjuburi* Marrickville, St Peters, Sydenham, Tempe 15-24 October 2021
Damun* Camperdown, Petersham, Lewisham, 19-28 November 2021 Newtown, Stanmore, Enmore
Expressions of Interest for the Baludarri and Gulgadya festivals are now open for potential applicants. For festivals planned for later in the year, applications will be opened in 2021, once a review of Covid-19 government restrictions is made. Applications can be made through the Council webpage - https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/whats-on/events-in-detail/inner-west-fest from 1 November and will close on 23 November. Successful applicants will be informed on 7 December. Contact details for interested applicants is on the webpage.
Brian Barrett ACTING GENERAL MANAGER
BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Acting General Manager, Brian Barrett Date: 3 November 2020 Subject: Response to Questions taken on notice from 27 October 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting
Dear Councillors Please find below responses to the questions taken on notice during the Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 October 2020.
Councillor Question Response Clr Lockie How long has it been since The fence was installed in repairs were last made at 2016. Camperdown Oval fence? There has been no substantive maintenance since it was installed. 1 hinge and 10 missing (removed) post caps have been replaced. Clr Drury Do we have current plan of There is no adopted PoM for management for King King George Park that has George Park been signed off by the Minister. Clr Passas Did we put in for a grant for Inner West Council applied Ashfield Aquatic Centre? for grants in relation to the AAC. We were unsuccessful with the following grants for AAC: • 2018 Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund ($4.4m, State Gov) • 2018 Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program ($500k, Sport Australia/Federal)
Both were related to the program pool with movable flooring.
Clr Passas Whose responsibility is it to There was a condition (E7) resurface Edward St, on DA10.2014.070 that the Summer Hill? developer re-sheet Edward Street with 30mm AC 10. It was agreed that the developer pay Council to undertake the work (which has now been completed). Clr Passas Where do we stand on the See Legal advice below. theft of plants/vegetables? Can we get legal advice, and can they be fined?
Legal Advice Legal advice is as follows: S629 of the Local Government Act 1993 makes it an offence, without lawful excuse to remove any plant, animal, rock or soil from a public place. The maximum fine being $2,200. A Council ranger could issue a penalty notice for $220. A park or reserve is a public place. The licence or deed entered into with the community garden association does not give the association exclusive occupation therefore the public can enter into the area. To issue a penalty notice the Council ranger would have to be satisfied there is sufficient evidence to support the breach such as observing the person taking the plant or a person observing the other person taking the plant, identification by way of name, address. Council’s lawyer supports the approach currently taken by Council which is to prevent unlawful removal of plants or other materials from community gardens through community engagement and education. Council and groups currently do this by:
- Planning for good community access and inclusion in the group and garden to support members, visitors and the wider community to participate in activities and benefit from the garden. Recent community feedback on the policy included comments that community members feel excluded, and that there should be opportunities for access by the wider community beyond group members, including vulnerable or financially insecure community members - Engaging with the community to build support for the garden and how it operates - Communicating about opportunities to be involved. A range of methods are used by Inner West community garden groups to achieve this, for example: - an active social media presence - provision of a welcoming space for visitors and engaging with visitors to the garden - holding open and harvest days for the community
- attending community events or festivals or connecting with local community groups or schools - providing up to date information for Council’s community gardens webpage - onsite signage publicising community garden beds, working bee and share in the harvest times and dates.
Brian Barrett ACTING GENERAL MANAGER