2010.11 Annual Report Redfern-Waterloo Authority WELCOMING WELCOMING SPIRIT Redfern-Waterloo Authority REDFERN IS GROWING A decade ago, the NSW Government made a Redfern-Waterloo is the traditional land of the Gadigal commitment to revitalise the Redfern and Waterloo area people of the Eora Nation and remains one of Australia’s through a ‘partnership’ with the local community focused most significant Indigenous communities. It is a thriving on delivering strategic urban renewal, improved human centre for culture, lifestyle and sporting excellence. services and employment opportunities. This vision was realised with the creation of the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Act 2004 No.107 and, in January 2005, the Redfern-Waterloo Authority (RWA) was established. KEY OUTCOMES FOR REDFERN-WATERLOO IN 2010-11 INCLUDE: • The release of the Draft Built Environment Plan • A new Redfern “brand” to help change negative Stage 2 (BEP 2) outlining the proposed planning perceptions of the area and create a platform from framework for the ongoing improvement of social which to promote the region over the long-term as an housing in Redfern, Waterloo and South Eveleigh; exciting destination for business and recreation; • The preparation of the Former Eveleigh Railway • An improved commercial streetscape and enhanced Workshops Interpretation Plan; sense of economic activity as a result of the Roll Up Redfern campaign; and • The establishment of the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) by the NSW • Further implementation of the Human Services Government to continue the urban renewal initiatives Plan which focuses on improved service delivery of the RWA; for children and families, Aboriginal people, young people, older people, people with disabilities, migrant communities and the homeless. 2010-2011 Annual Report VISION 3 The vision of the Redfern-Waterloo Authority (RWA) is to establish Redfern-Waterloo as an active, vibrant and sustainable community by promoting and supporting greater social cohesion and community safety, respect for the cultural heritage, and the orderly development of the area in consideration of social, economic, ecological and other sustainable development. CONTENTS 04 Redfern Brand - “Welcoming Spirit” 24 Human Services Plan 06 Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority 26 Employment and Enterprise Plan 07 To the Minister 28 A Community United Through Sport 08 Charter 29 Open For Business 09 Operational Area 30 Sponsorships/Grants provided by the Redfern-Waterloo Authority 10 Statement from the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer 32 A Year of Recognition Achievements and Awards for Redfern 12 Aims and Objectives 34 Independent Auditors Report 13 Corporate Governance 36 Internal Audit and Risk Management Statement 14 Board Members 37 Statement by Members of the Board 17 Redfern-Waterloo Plan 38 Financials 18 Built Environment Plan 90 Appendices Redfern-Waterloo Authority is WELCOMING The Redfern-Waterloo Authority The new brand was launched at the iconic Return to Redfern event on 5 February 2011. was part of an exciting initiative The distinct smile-shaped logo was painted onto in 2011 to relaunch Redfern the grounds for the match which saw South Sydney Rabbitohs take on the Newtown Jets. and the surrounding areas of Waterloo, Darlington and The logo captures the “welcoming spirit” of the region and was created to change the perception of Redfern Eveleigh as a great place for and surrounding areas by encouraging locals to business and recreation. become community ambassadors, attracting new people to the area and promoting the many business opportunities on offer. The brand is also designed to increase the profile of Redfern’s vibrant cultural precincts such as the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence, Redfern Park and Oval, Eveleigh Market, Australian Technology Park, CarriageWorks along with the area’s great mix of shops, galleries, retro furniture stores, cafes and restaurants. “There are many fantastic initiatives in Redfern that The new brand was an initiative of the Roll Up Redfern Group which consists of the we’re very proud of. A lot Redfern-Waterloo Authority, City of Sydney, of people start out with one South Sydney Business Chamber (formerly perception of what Redfern Redfern Waterloo Chamber of Commerce), REDWatch and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. is all about and find it drastically different when they come here.” Roy Wakelin-King AM, CEO Redfern-Waterloo Authority 2010-2011 Annual Report 5 Connect online To help promote the positive developments in Redfern, there are social networking sites available at: facebook.com/redfernwaterloo twitter.com/redfern Redfern-Waterloo Authority Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) 6 In September 2010, the NSW Government announced the establishment of the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) to drive housing and employment opportunities in specific areas serviced by public transport and infrastructure, and to build economies of urban centres. Redfern-Waterloo remains a priority for the The SMDA was approved and established by the SMDA which assumes many of the functions NSW Government on Friday, 17 December 2010 of the RWA and will use its achievements under the NSW Growth Centres (Development as a model to benefit all of Sydney. Corporations) Act 1974, as a Development Corporation. Specifically, the role of the Sydney CEO of the RWA, Roy Wakelin-King AM, is also Metropolitan Development Authority includes: CEO of the SMDA and sits on the SMDA Board. • Working with transport and planning The work of the RWA will move forward as per departments to identify precincts for renewal; the current plans and includes the upgrade to • Undertaking land use planning Redfern Train Station and the implementation investigations and feasibility analyses; of the Built Environment Plan 2. • Delivering an overarching precinct plan; • Coordinating transport and infrastructure planning; • Planning for open space in identified precincts; • Levying infrastructure contributions and entering into planning agreements; • Dealing with land as appropriate; • Borrowing and managing funds; and • Partnering with public agencies and private entities when necessary. Important initiatives already actioned by the RWA will be continued by the SMDA including administration of key precincts such as North Eveleigh and Australian Technology Park. In September 2010, the NSW Government announced the establishment of the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) to drive housing and employment opportunities in specific areas serviced by public transport and infrastructure, and to build economies of urban centres. 2010-2011 Annual Report To the Minister 7 The Hon. Brad Hazzard MP Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Minister assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW Governor Macquarie Tower Farrer Place Sydney Dear Minister Hazzard It is with pleasure that I forward you the seventh Annual Report of the Redfern-Waterloo Authority for the year ending 30 June 2011. This report has been prepared in accordance with the NSW Annual Report (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 No 87, the Annual Report (Statutory Bodies) Regulation 2000 and the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Act 2004 No 107. Yours Sincerely Roy Wakelin-King AM Chief Executive Officer Redfern-Waterloo Authority Redfern-Waterloo Authority Charter 8 Redfern and Waterloo are located just south of Sydney’s Central Business District. To the south-west are Sydney’s economic gateways, Port Botany and Sydney Airport. The Redfern-Waterloo Authority (RWA) was created by a NSW Government Act of Parliament in Oct 2004 (Redfern-Waterloo Authority Act 2004 No 107) and established on 17 January 2005. The RWA is responsible for revitalising Redfern, Waterloo, Eveleigh and Darlington through strategic urban renewal, job creation and improved human services in consideration of social, economic, ecological and other sustainable development, public spaces, Aboriginal community needs, social cohesion and community safety. Under the direction of the NSW Government’s urban renewal program for Redfern-Waterloo, the revitalisation of the area has instilled renewed confidence in the region and encouraged an influx of creative enterprise and private investment. With the amount of commercial, residential and community facilities being developed or refurbished as a direct result of RWA initiatives, Redfern-Waterloo is seeing the benefits of a commitment to reinvestment, jobs and sustainable economic prosperity. Since the inception of the RWA, the NSW Government has facilitated and delivered significant Under the direction of improvements in the Redfern-Waterloo area and for the local community through the development of the NSW Government’s housing and infrastructure, the provision of improved urban renewal program human services and employment opportunities for Redfern-Waterloo, the including dedicated roles for Indigenous workers. revitalisation of the area has instilled renewed confidence in the region and encouraged an influx of creative enterprise and private investment. 2010-2011 Annual Report Operational Area 9 Redfern-Waterloo Authority Statement from the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer 10 It gives us great pleasure to present the Redfern-Waterloo Authority’s Annual Report for 2010/2011. This was the sixth year of the Redfern-Waterloo The RWA received extensive and constructive Authority (RWA) since its establishment in 2005 under feedback in relation to the draft BEP 2 and the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Act, 2004 (the Act). this feedback