Have your say nowTime is running out for residents to have a direct say on how our neighbourhood will be governed. The choice is between a stand-alone Ryde local Council, a mega-conglomerate that splits Ryde to the East and West, or a Joint Regional Authority arrangement that maintains local representation and identity but provides for sub-regional agreement on planning and infrastructure among other things.

As a resident or business owner, you have the most contact with your local Council, but if the proposed amalgamations go ahead, your voice will be lost. Many services such as immunisation, libraries, family support and funding for local sports clubs and community initiatives, will disappear or diminish over time. The ‘local’ will definitely go out of local government.

You can tell the State Government directly what you think about the proposed takeover of the City of Ryde that will see us disappear and become just a part of one or two mega Councils. But you have to act in the next few days!

You can ‘have your say’ by lodging a submission to the Fit for the Future Inquiry in support of Ryde’s response which recommends we either stand-alone and form a partnership with Hunter’s Hill and Lane Cove Councils under a Joint Regional Authority (JRA) as a superior alternative to a forced amalgamation or splitting of Ryde.

To make it easier, we have developed sample letters which you can use to lodge a submission. You can download a sample letter or write your own submission. Submissions close on Sunday 5 July. All of the details can be found at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/inquiry

To read more about our superior alternative of a Joint Regional Authority go to www.ryde.gov.au/fitforthefuture

Netball ChampionshipsWorking in partnership with our local sporting organisations has resulted in the development of several top class facilities including the recent $80,000 upgrade of the Netball Complex at Meadowbank Park.

This was the venue for the State Age Championships held last weekend when more than 3,000 players, coaches, umpires, officials, spectators, family members and volunteers gathered for this prestigious event.

It was a very memorable experience for all concerned and my congratulations go to the Eastwood Ryde Netball Association with whom we partnered to bring the facilities up to State standard to hold the event at Meadowbank Park.

Sincerely, Clr Bill Pickering - Mayor Phone 9952 8222 or email mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Gail Connolly, General Manager

Ryde Civic Centre,

1 Devlin Street, Ryde NSW 2112

Locked Bag 2069,

North Ryde NSW 1670

Customer Service 9952 8222

TTY 9952 8470

Email: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au

www.ryde.nsw.gov.au

Let’s connect ....

Clr Bill Pickering - Mayor

MAYOR’SCOMMUNITY

MESSAGE

The City of Ryde, Hunter’s Hill and Lane Cove Councils say “Yes to a JRA”. We have developed a collaborative model of a Joint Regional Authority (JRA) to address the NSW Government’s Fit for the Future proposal. The JRA will centralise key functions across the three council areas, including subregional planning, procurement, infrastructure delivery and other services where economies of scale exist. Under this option, each Council and its community retains their unique local identity and, most importantly, the City of Ryde is not split. To view the submission, go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/fitforthefuture

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS dETErMINEdThe following Development Applications were determined in the period 1/06/2015 to 14/06/2015. Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 of the determination of the following Development Applications.

Central Ward Approved

LDA2014/0537 236 Buffalo Rd RYDE Multi-dwelling housing containing 3 units & strata subdivision.

LDA2014/0547 16 Cameron Cr RYDE Demolition, subdivision into two lots, new two storey dwelling and pool on proposed Lot 1.LDA2014/0589 1A Bay Dr MEADOWBANK Change of use and fitout for a child care centre for 33 children.

LDA2015/0113 16 Lucinda Rd MARSFIELD Demolition, new dual occupancy (attached).

LDA2015/0173 66-82 Talavera Rd MACQUARIE PARK Addition of 2 levels of commercial floor space to the approved four storey commercial office building.

LDA2015/0243 49A Melville St WEST RYDE Strata Subdivision of dual occupancy.

LDA2015/0259 19 Herring Rd MARSFIELD Strata subdivision of dual occupancy.

MOD2015/0085 Top Ryde Shopping Centre 109-129 Blaxland Rd RYDE “Section 96 to delete mezzanine on Level 2A, partially infill void on level LG, extend tenancy 1018 on level LG2 & reconfigure basement to include retail, storage & 9 car spaces.

East Ward ApprovedLDA2015/0134 2 Providence Rd RYDE Alterations & additions to dwelling.

LDA2015/0136 15 Mccallum Ave EAST RYDE Alterations & additions to dwelling.

LDA2015/0177 28 Pooley St RYDE Alterations & additions to dwelling.

LDA2015/0206 26-32 Waterloo Rd MACQUARIE PARK Addition of a demountable manager’s office in basement carpark.

MOD2014/0215 125-135 Church St RYDE Section 96 to amend certain consent conditions & delete others.

MOD2015/0057 2 Frances Rd PUTNEY Section 96 to increase roof pitch, modify doors & windows and adjust front balcony & privacy screen.

MOD2015/0063 74-78 Belmore St RYDE Section 96 to remove tree 92 & replacement planting.

MOD2015/0075 99 Princes St PUTNEY Section 96 to modify facades, entry steps & fences.

West Ward ApprovedLDA2014/0602 69 Adelaide St WEST RYDE Change of use to take away pizza shop.

LDA2015/0050 35 Balaclava Rd EASTWOOD Demolition, new dual occupancy (attached) & strata subdivision.

LDA2015/0093 21 Trelawney St EASTWOOD New two storey dwelling with basement and front fence.

LDA2015/0095 12 Richmond St DENISTONE EAST New dual occupancy (attached) & strata subdivision.

LDA2015/0126 12 Norma Ave EASTWOOD Demolition, new single storey dwelling, garage & workshop.

LDA2015/0164 12 Watts Rd RYDE New two storey dwelling.

LDA2015/0167 25 Anthony Rd WEST RYDE Demolish garage and construct new secondary dwelling.

LDA2015/0204 30 Russell St DENISTONE EAST New two storey dwelling.

LDA2015/0223 3 Anthony Rd WEST RYDE Change of use to Speech Pathologist - Suite 4.

LDA2015/0226 Shop 208/62-80 Rowe St EASTWOOD Use and fitout - early learning centre.

LDA2015/0228 25 Second Ave EASTWOOD Awning to rear of dwelling.

LDA2015/0265 21 Banksia St EASTWOOD Demolition of dwelling.

MOD2015/0026 96 Winbourne St WEST RYDE Section 96 to modify windows & doors, reconfigure stairwell, changes to eaves & replacement of paving with timber decking.

MOD2015/0046 3-5 Trelawney St EASTWOOD Section 96 to modify internal layout of apartments.

MOD2015/0066 4 Colvin Cr DENISTONE EAST Section 96 to modify roof line & add eaves.

Refused LDA2015/0112 29 Rowe St EASTWOOD New illuminated business identification sign.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS rECEIVEd

Council has received the following Local Development Applications.Property: 87 Bowden Street and 2 McPherson Street, RydeLocal Development Application No. 2015/0283Applicant: Kerolos ZakiNew two storey child care centre for 90 children, to operate 7.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday, with basement car park, landscaping and fencing. Submissions regarding the above application must be lodged no later than 15 July 2015.

The above application is not ‘designated development’ under the terms of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, and the City of Ryde is the authority responsible for the determination of the application. Anyone may make submissions concerning this application. Submissions are required to be in writing. They should be addressed to the General Manager and sent by post, email or fax or delivered in person to the Civic Centre or the Ryde Planning and Business Centre. Should the submission be by way of objection to the proposal, the submission should specify the grounds of objection. The City of Ryde has resolved that all submissions received in relation to rezoning and development applications will be publicly accessible on request. The supply of personal information is voluntary. However if you choose to make an anonymous submission it may be given less weight (or no weight) in the overall consideration of the application. The above application and accompanying information may be inspected electronically at the Ryde Planning and Business Centre, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday during the period in which submissions may be made. (Please note: on the second Thursday of each month the hours are 10.00am to 5.00pm.) To make an appointment go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/planningandbusiness or call 9952 8222.

NAIDOC Week at Ryde Library - Stories and CultureA fun and interactive NAIDOC week morning for children and families to come on a journey with special guest Chris Tobin, indigenous artist and story teller, to learn a whole lot of things you didn’t know about indigenous history in the Ryde area, enjoy stories that have been told for generations and find out about how culture is lived.

When Wednesday 8 JulyTime 10.30am – 12.15pm Where Ryde Library Cost FreeBookings Essential. Call 9952 8352

Ryde Development Control Plan 2014 – Part 4.5 Macquarie Park CorridorCouncil on the 23 June 2015 considered draft Ryde Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 – Part 4.5 Macquarie Park Corridor. Council adopted the Plan with minor amendment.

Ryde DCP 2014 – Part 4.5 Macquarie Park Corridor will come into effect from the date of publication of this notice.

A Copy of the Plan is available for public inspection at the Customer Service Centre, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Devlin Street, Ryde during normal office hours (8.30am - 4.30pm) or on Council’s website at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au

EVENTS AT YOUr lIbrArY

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sustainable Waste 2 Art Prize (SWAP)Artists and members of the community are invited to enter the SWAP competition and exhibition with artworks that relate to sustainable living or waste themes. Applications close Monday 27 July. For more information visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/swap

EVENTS ArOUNd ThE CITY

PUBLIC NOTICE bOArd

SecondHand Saturday Garage SaleThis week’s Garage Sale Locations for Saturday 4 July from 9.00am:

• 1 Pearl Street, West Ryde

To list your garage sale for free, go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/secondhandsaturday

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