Hurstville The heart of St George ISSN 0725 6418 VOL 4 ISSUE 3 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2010 City News Mayor’s Message It is an exciting time for the residents of Hurstville with a number of key Hurstville City Council projects well underway. The construction of the bus/rail interchange project is progressing well. Demolition work has been completed and construction is set to begin shortly. Once complete in 2011, it is anticipated the interchange will deliver better infrastructure and access for commuters in the Hurstville CBD. Council has also launched its Community Strategic Plan to help develop a community vision for the next 10 years. For more information and to have your say, turn to page 4 and 5. I encourage all members of the community to get involved and share their ideas and suggestions with Council. This month also marks the start of the 2010 Hurstville Discovery Festival of Community Arts. Council is proud to host the theatrical production, Leviathan, presented in collaboration with the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) and local talented performers. Cr Philip Sansom Mayor of Hurstville City Council Bus/rail interchange construction making good progress Work is progressing well on the new bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link in the Hurstville CBD. Builtform Constructions Pty Ltd has completed demolition of the five properties Council acquired as part of the project. Council will receive up to $17.2 million in State Government funding to create the interchange on the same level as the railway concourse, which will make transferring between bus services simpler for commuters. On completion, buses will enter the interchange from Woodville Street; either turning left on to Forest Road to serve the eastern end of Hurstville or heading right along a new two- way stretch of the thoroughfare to MacMahon Street, before continuing west. General traffic will continue to travel one-way in an easterly direction along Forest Road. By having a central destination for buses in Hurstville, vehicle traffic will greatly improve. It will also help reduce pedestrian congestion along Forest Road as well as provide easy access to the shops. The new pedestrian access ramp, which is being fully funded by Council, will be constructed between the interchange and a second entrance to Hurstville Railway Station. The ramp will provide easy links for commuter journeys as well as disabled access to Forest Road from the railway station. It is anticipated that the new bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link will be fully operational in early 2011. Red Tape Reduction Taskforce Page 2 National Tree Day Success Page 8 St George Art Prize Page 11 Community Strategic Plan Page 4 Oatley Kevin Greene MP, along with Cr Steve McMahon, Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom, Builtform Constructions Pty Ltd, General Manager, David Upton, Cr Con Hindi, Cr Jack Jacovou and Cr Clifton Wong joined together for the official handover of the keys signalling the start of the bus/rail interchange construction. Photo courtesy of St George and Sutherland Shire Leader newspaper.
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HurstvilleThe heart of St George
ISSN 0725 6418 VOL 4 ISSUE 3 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2010
City News
Mayor’s MessageIt is an exciting time for the residents of Hurstville with a number of key Hurstville City Council projects well underway.
The construction of the bus/rail interchange project is progressing well. Demolition work has been completed and construction is set to begin shortly. Once complete in 2011, it is anticipated the interchange will deliver better infrastructure and access for commuters in the Hurstville CBD.
Council has also launched its Community Strategic Plan to help develop a community vision for the next 10 years. For more information and to have your say, turn to page 4 and 5. I encourage all members of the community to get involved and share their ideas and suggestions with Council.
This month also marks the start of the 2010 Hurstville Discovery Festival of Community Arts. Council is proud to host the theatrical production, Leviathan, presented in collaboration with the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) and local talented performers.
Cr Philip Sansom Mayor of Hurstville City Council
Bus/rail interchange construction making good progressWork is progressing well on the new bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link in the Hurstville CBD.
Builtform Constructions Pty Ltd has completed demolition of the five properties Council acquired as part of the project.
Council will receive up to $17.2 million in State Government funding to create the interchange on the same level as the railway concourse, which will make transferring between bus services simpler for commuters.
On completion, buses will enter the interchange from Woodville Street; either turning left on to Forest Road to serve the eastern end of Hurstville or heading right along a new two-way stretch of the thoroughfare to MacMahon Street, before continuing
west. General traffic will continue to travel one-way in an easterly direction along Forest Road.
By having a central destination for buses in Hurstville, vehicle traffic will greatly improve. It will also help reduce pedestrian congestion along Forest Road as well as provide easy access to the shops.
The new pedestrian access ramp, which is being fully funded by Council, will be constructed between the interchange and a second entrance to Hurstville Railway Station. The ramp will provide easy links for commuter journeys as well as disabled access to Forest Road from the railway station.
It is anticipated that the new bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link will be fully operational in early 2011.
Red Tape Reduction TaskforcePage 2
National Tree Day SuccessPage 8
St George Art Prize Page 11
Community Strategic PlanPage 4
Oatley Kevin Greene MP, along with Cr Steve McMahon, Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom, Builtform Constructions Pty Ltd, General Manager, David Upton, Cr Con Hindi, Cr Jack Jacovou and Cr Clifton Wong
joined together for the official handover of the keys signalling the start of the bus/rail interchange construction.
Photo courtesy of St George and Sutherland Shire Leader newspaper.
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Red Tape Reduction Taskforce:achieves financial and environmental savings for Council
Councillor Awarded NSW Police Medal
Council supports Livable Housing Design guidelines
Hurstville City Council has achieved significant financial and environmental savings since the introduction of its Red Tape Reduction Taskforce in May 2010.
The Taskforce was established to focus on improving customer service through the reduction of red tape in Council’s policies, procedures and forms.
Over a three month period, the Taskforce successfully achieved its goal of helping to make dealing with Council more time efficient and cost effective by streamlining processes and implementing an increased number of electronic forms.
Taskforce Chair, Cr Steve McMahon said the Red Tape Reduction Taskforce assisted in eradicating overlaps in information and duplication as well as dramatically reduced paper usage.
“Council has decreased its processing times as well as delivered cost savings by reducing
the number of copies of plans and supporting documents required when lodging a Development Application (DA),” he said.
“This equates to a saving of $70 for a new single dwelling house DA.
“Council has also reduced its paper usage by 23 reams, or 11,500 sheets of paper, per month.”
Cr McMahon said the development of more electronic forms gives ratepayers and customers greater flexibility on how they do their business with Council.
“In an era when people are time poor, the ability to carry out business online is invaluable,” he said.
Some of the new electronic forms available online include change of postal address, submission of Development Applications, job application forms, cancellation of domestic waste service, and tenders and expressions of interest.
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Mayor of Hurstville, Philip Sansom, and Cr Steve McMahon with 23 reams of paper saved per month as a result of the Red Tape Reduction Taskforce.
Hurstville City Councillor, David Perry, was recently presented with a NSW Police Medal for diligent and ethical service.
More than 50 people were presented with a variety of awards and certificates at the Central Metropolitan Region Zone 1 Police Medals and Awards ceremony at Kogarah on 29 July 2010.
Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione, senior police, local, state and federal politicians and their representatives attended the event.
Cr Perry served on the force from 1987 to 1999. He is a former Detective Sergeant and Police Prosecuting Sergeant.
David’s wife, Anne-Maree and their four children, Tobias, Beau, Paige and Sophia, proudly witnessed the medal presentation as well as his parents, Mary and Tony, and extended family.
Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom congratulated Cr Perry on the award.
“It is a great honour for both David and his family to be recognised for his service and commitment to NSW Police,” he said.
“On behalf of Council, I congratulate David on this outstanding achievement.”
Hurstville City Council is supporting a new initiative to promote good design in all new residential development in the Hurstville local government area.
The Livable Housing Design guidelines encourage home design which meets the changing needs of home occupants across their lifetime. The guidelines recommend the inclusion of key easy living features that aim to make homes easier and safer to use for all occupants.
Cr Beverley Giegerl OAM said the guidelines also provide useful information for people seeking to introduce universal design features when renovating an existing home.
“As Australia’s population ages and disability becomes more common, it is vitally important that we can adapt or design homes which cater for their changing needs,” she said.
“Although the standards are voluntary, key industry groups including the Property Council, Master Builders Australia and the Housing Industry Association are supporting them and are committed to the aspirational target that all new homes will be built to Livable Housing Design standards by 2020.”
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Hurstville City Council in partnership with the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) will present a new Australian theatrical production Leviathan– celebrating Sydney’s epic immigration history.
Leviathan will be staged at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Marana Auditorium on 18 and 19 September 2010, celebrating the start of Council’s 2010 Discovery Festival of Community Arts.
The production is a sprawling non-fictional examination of Sydney, blending factual recreations of early penal settlement, brutal accounts of racism and abuse, and powerful stories of Sydney’s migrant history.
Leviathan will showcase a large range of personal stories about migration and settlement experiences.
Performance Schedule
Date: Saturday 18 SeptemberTime: 7pmDate: Sunday 19 SeptemberTime: 3pmCost: $20 per person/$10 pensioners and children under 16/family ticket price of $50 (admits 2 adults 2 children under 16) Location: Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Entertainment Centre
For information and bookings phone Council’s Cultural Development Officer Anne-Marie Wiles on 9330 6084.
Leviathan production set to take the spotlight this September
Leviathan media launch held on 2 August 2010, Cr Anne Wagstaff, Artistic Director (STC) Andrew Upton, Artistic Director (STC) Cate Blanchett, Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom,
Cr Jack Jacovou, Cr Clifton Wong, and Cr Nancy Liu.
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Hurstville City Council is supporting a campaign to encourage residents to be aware of the risk of identity fraud.
Identity fraud can occur in a variety of ways, and can be made easy through the disposal of personal identifiable information in rubbish bins.
The NSW Registry of Birth, Deaths and Marriages recommends a five step approach:
• SHRED all unneeded documents• SEARCH your car and remove
any personal documents• SECURE your mail in
a lockable letterbox• SEPARATE unnecessary cards
and ID in your wallet• SPEAK to someone if you
suspect any ID theft.
For further information go to http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au
Private Henry Mayer’s New Testament bible.
As a young Mortdale resident, Henry Mayer, left Australia bound for Fromelles, France in 1916 after he enlisted into the Australian Imperial Forces.
Members of the NSW Contingent of the Australian Imperial Force, of which Mayer was a member, were issued with a small copy of the New Testament bible. Private Mayer carried his bible with him and remarkably it travelled from Mortdale to Egypt, England and France.
Sadly, Private Henry Mayer was killed in the Battle of Fromelles on July 20, 1916, aged 23, and was one of more than 8,000 casualties.
After he was killed, his New Testament bible was sent to relatives in England. Then over 90 years later the bible was found by Linda Davies, a resident of Stockport, England - Henry’s birthplace.
In 2007, the Hurstville City Museum and Gallery was contacted by Ms Davies who had come across the bible in a pile of books. Ms Davies had already conducted research to find where Private Mayer had originally lived but was unable to find relatives of Mayer’s.
Ms Davies kindly donated the bible to Council’s Museum and Gallery for local history preservation. Following this, the Museum and Gallery embarked on their own research and it was after a news article appeared, members of Henry’s family - his niece and nephew - came forward.
At this point, Mayer’s grave still remained a mystery.
After the discovery of mass graves in 2008 in Fromelles, the recovery of remains was undertaken over a five month period in 2009. Relatives provided DNA samples in order for remains to be identified, and Mayer’s identification was confirmed in March 2010.
In July this year, Council loaned Private Mayer’s New Testament bible to Families and Friends of the First (AIF) (FFFAIF) for it to travel back to his grave site in France to mark 94th anniversary of the World War I Battle of Fromelles in France.
Thousands of people converged on the Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery for an official dedication service to honour the lives of the 250 soldiers reinterred in 2009.
Hurstville remembers - Private Henry Mayer
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Council is encouraging the community, whether you live, work or study in Hurstville, to get involved and help Council develop a long-term vision for our vibrant city.
As part of the engagement process, Council invites all members of the community to take part in the 2010 Hurstville Community Survey. Your open and honest responses to this survey will help guide the development of the Hurstville Community Strategic Plan 2021.
Council is working towards releasing a Draft of the Community Strategic Plan 2010 for public comment in April 2011 and implement the Plan by 1 July 2011.
Upcoming events where you can fill out a 2010 Hurstville Community Survey:
For more information about any of these activities, contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 9330 6222 or visit http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/your-ideas.html
The closing date for the return of surveys across all options is Friday, 22 October 2010.When
Commencing 15 September 2010
19 September 2010
15 September - 22 October 2010
Event / Locations
Woolcott Research Telephone Survey
Lugarno Lions Spring Festival visit the Hurstville Survey Kiosk
Or alternatively visit one of the Survey Kiosk locations at Council’s Civic Centre, Hurstville City Library, and selected Shopping Centres
Hurstville City Council is working together with the Hurstville community to develop the Hurstville Community Strategic Plan 2021.
The community survey asks that you focus on matters that you feel are important for the future of Hurstville City. The questions are open and are designed for you to share your feedback with Council during this phase of the community consultation.
The following three options are available for completing the survey:
OPTION 1 By mail: Complete and detach the survey. Fold and seal in an envelope. NO STAMP IS REQUIRED. Address to: Your-ideas General Manager, Hurstville City Council Reply Paid 205 Hurstville BC NSW 1481
OPTION 2 Via Council’s website: a link to an online version of the survey is provided at http:www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/your-ideas.html
OPTION 3 In person at the Civic Centre, MacMahon St, Hurstville NSW 2220 or Hurstville Library, Penshurst Library, Kingsgrove Community Centre, Hurstville Long Day Care Centre at Westfield, Hurstville.
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2010 HURSTvILLE COMMUNITy SURvEyWhat are the three things you like about the Hurstville Local Government Area?
What things do you like least about the Hurstville Local Government Area?
What do you feel can be done in the next four years to help address these issues?
Please circleAge group: Under 18 / 18 - 39 years / 40 - 54 years / 55+ years
Gender: Male / Female
What is your Postcode?
Thank you for taking the time to respond. Please return this survey by Friday, 22 October 2010.
By mail: NO STAMP IS REQUIRED. Complete and detach the survey. Fold and seal in an envelope. Address to: Your-ideas; General Manager, Hurstville City Council Reply Paid 205 Hurstville BC NSW 1481
Privacy Statement: Access to collected information will only be provided in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
Thinking about the Hurstville Local Government Area, what do you see as the main issues you feel need to be addressed over the next 10 years?
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HURSTvILLE CITy LIBRARyCnr Queens Road and Dora Street,
Home library serviceAre you unable to visit the library? Would you like to have books, DVDs, CDs, MP3 players, and magazines delivered to your door? Hurstville City Council offers a free home library service for Hurstville residents who cannot come to the library because of age, incapacity or illness. We make home deliveries on a fortnightly basis. Phone 9330 6135 for more information on his service.
Please note Preschool Storytime, Storytime and Joey Tales are not held during school holidays.
Tuesday to Thursday 10.00am to 4.00pm. First and fourth Saturday of the month 10.00am to 3.00pm, other times by appointment only.
Mailing ListWant to keep updated with the latest cultural and community events in Hurstville? Join our mailing list to receive updates on exhibitions, events and activities for the whole family.To join, phone Hurstville City Museum and Gallery on 9330 6444 or email [email protected]
Please note Storytime is not held during school holidays.
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13Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)
14Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am -10.45am Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)Georges River Lioness - Knitting at the Museum l 10.30am -12.00pm. Free
15Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am -10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm
16Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm
18LeviathanMarana Auditorium, Hurstville7.00pmCost: $20 per person$10 pensioners/under 16 $50 Family (admits 2 adults & 2 children under 16)Phone 9330 6084
20First day: The Full Moon Film FestivalCivic Theatre, HurstvilleBookings & Information Phone 9330 6233See Page 10Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)
22Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am -10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)
24HSC Cram Sessions lYear 12 students. FreeAfternoons - late
25Art Attack -Spring has Sprung l 7-12 years. $510.30am - 12.30pmPhone 9330 6444
28School Holiday Program - Travel Bugs Mini Beasts l 4-12 years. $511.00am - 12.30pm
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1Entries close: St George Art Awards 20104.00pmHSC Cram Sessions lYear 12 students. FreeAfternoons - late
1 3 32Draonflys Kids Club - Monsters & Spooks l4-10 years. $511.00am - 12.30pm
15Mental Health Month - Information session In Mandarin l 10.00am -11.00am. Free Author Talk - Hugh Mackay l 7.00pm. Free
4Last day: The Full Moon Film FestivalCivic Theatre, HurstvilleBookings & Information Phone 9330 6233See Page 10
5 6Discover Ability Civic Theatre, Hurstville2.00pm. FreeHow to Save The World In A 60 Second Scene88 Carlton Pde, Carlton10.00am - 4.00pmPhone 9588 3948
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12Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am -10.45am Georges River Lioness - Knitting at the Museum l 10.30am -12.00pm. Free
13Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am -10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm
14Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm
18Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)
19Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am -10.45am
20Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm
21Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm
11Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)
25Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)Mental Health Month - Information session In Arabic l 10.00am -11.00am. Free
26Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am -10.45am
27Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am -10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm
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HURSTvILLE AQUATIC LEISURE CENTRE
Hurstville Aquatic Centre Health Club Whatever your fitness level, whatever your reason for working out, the Health Club provides the facilities and programs to get you where you want to be. Join the Health Club and enjoy the benefits of our 6 star service. For more information, telephone 9585 9600.
Hurstville Aquatic Swim School Learn to swim classes for all ages and abilities. We provide you and your children with highly qualified Austswim instructors and a professional approach to teaching swimming.
Johnny Warren Indoor Stadium Come and see us for all your indoor sporting needs, whether it be basketball, soccer or gymnastics. Telephone Ron on 9585 9600.
Hurstville Golf Course Hurstville Golf Course is open to the public every day. Come and play nine or 18 holes. Social clubs welcome. Pro Shop as well as equipment for hire. Bookings, gift vouchers and golf tuition available.
Hurstville Golf Club • Based at Hurstville Golf Course, Hurstville Golf Club continues to grow and provide great value for members, including: • Golf Australia handicap managed and maintained through GolfLink • Insurance cover at all Australian courses • Club competitions available Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Open to ladies and men • NSW events (ladies, men and junior) • Reduced green fees for members every time you play at Hurstville Golf Course • Competitive membership costs (membership 1 July – 30 June). For more information visit www.hurstvillegolfclub.com.au
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The new Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPAA) came into effect on 1 July 2010. This Act replaces the Freedom of Information Act 1989 (NSW) and section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).
Hurstville City Council is committed to open, accountable and transparent government.
Providing access to information remains a priority of Council which
is required to provide access to services, policies and strategies which is easy to understand.
A brief summary of each channel and access to information include:
• Open access - information made publicly available to the community on Council’s website www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au.
• Informal access - providing information that does not require a formal written consent that is not available on Council’s website. Some examples include internal plans of your own house, updates on requests to Council and copies
of previous correspondence previously sent by Council.
• Proactive release - information that is thought to be of public interest. Some examples include survey results, tender process outcomes and data from state agencies about Council’s performance.
• Formal access - this requires the applicant to submit a request in writing and access applications are determined usually within 20 working days. However, some information is not available to the public, even under formal application.
Obtaining information from your Council
Infrastructure Plus: 2010 - 2011 Financial yearHurstville City Council is continuing to fulfil its commitment to providing roads, footpaths, parks, sporting fields and facilities in our suburbs through the Infrastructure Plus program.
Waldo Crescent, PeakhurstMorts Road, Mortdale (from Forest Road to Walter Street)Glenavon Avenue, Beverly HillsCharles Street, Riverwood (from Bonds Road to Brighton Street)Trafalgar Street, Peakhurst (from Jacques Avenue to Gover Street)
Road resheeting - Total Allocation: $534,379Court and field resurfacingPenshurst Park sports field 1,2Gannons Park sports field 8Olds Park netball grass court 6
Synthetic resurfacingEvatt Park – replacement of synthetic cricket practice wicketsOlds Park – replacement of synthetic cricket wicket coverKen Rosewall tennis court 4
Topdressing and fertilising Gannons Park sports field 6Evatt Park sports field 1 Riverwood Park sports field 4 Olds Park netball courts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Play equipment Stevens Park – replacement of playground equipment and installation of shade sailsPeakhurst Park – replacement of playground equipment and installation of shade sails
Parks - Total Allocation: $500,000
Penshurst Long Day Care Centre – new decking and fencing around sandpitGannons Park – amenities upgrade and refit of toilet blockOlds Park – amenities upgrade and refit of toilet blockEvatt Park – amenities upgrade and refit of toilet blockHurstville Oval – repair of spawling under GrandstandMarana Auditorium – repainting and upgrade worksSt George Museum – remove and replace garage structure, repair and repaint external timber windows
Hurstville Ward, Penshurst Ward, Peakhurst Ward
Footpath repairs - Total Allocation: $150,000
Building maintenance - Total Allocation: $471,000
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More than 60 local residents helped combat climate change and provide food and shelter for local wildlife by planting native trees and shrubs on National Tree Day Sunday, 1 August 2010.
Individuals, community groups and schools dug deep and planted trees and shrubs at Tallawalla Reserve, Tallawalla Street, Beverly Hills on the day.
Councillor Bill Pickering, who was instrumental in recruiting volunteers from South Metropolitan Regional Scouts and Georges River/Riverwood Rotary Club, said planting native trees and shrubs
is a great way to make a positive contribution in the local community.
“Residents in the Hurstville local government area truly enjoy an abundance of exceptional natural bushland and recreational parks,” he said.
“This is something each of us can do to reduce our own environmental impact and help in the fight against climate change.”
National Tree Day helps to further green Hurstville
For more information on Council’s environmental initiatives, visit http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Environment.html
Cr Bill Pickering joined together with local residents and community groups to plant over
1000 natives on National Tree Day.
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Hurstville City Council will celebrate International volunteers’ Day on Thursday, 2 December 2010, by hosting a special reception to formally recognise the outstanding efforts and diversity of people who put up their hand to volunteer in the community.
Council is inviting the executive teams of organisations that engage unpaid workers to nominate a volunteer who has made a significant impact or had an
outstanding achievement. Many people in Hurstville City generously donate their time, skills and experience to sporting and service clubs, emergency services, social work, aged care, environmental groups and other organisations.
Only one individual per organisation can be nominated and must either live in the Hurstville local government area or has volunteered in the Hurstville community over the past 12 months.
Nominate your 2010 volunteer of the year
Nominations must be received by Monday, 1 November 2010.
For more information, telephone Council’s Events and Protocol Officer Helen Dickenson-Panas on 9330 6067. Alternatively, to nominate a volunteer download the form at www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Official-Ceremonies.html
To make a nomination, submit a letter to Council, detailing the nominee’s community involvement and achievements. Contact details for the nominator and nominee should also be provided. Forward, with documentation supporting the submission, to: The General Manager, Hurstville City Council, PO Box 205, HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481
For more information, phone Council’s Events and Protocol Officer Helen Dickenson-Panas on 9330 6067 or visit http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/CY.html
Hurstville City Council is calling on the Hurstville City community to nominate its unsung local heroes for three prestigious 2011 Australia Day awards.
Council will announce the winners of ‘Citizen of the Year’, ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ and ‘Young Sportsperson of the year’ of the year at a special Australia Day Dinner on Thursday, 20 January 2011.
The Australia Day awards are an opportunity to recognise those individuals who invest precious time and expertise into our community through volunteer and professional work and studies, and through outstanding contributions on the sporting field.
The awards are an Australia Day Council of New South Wales initiative, but recipients are selected by a Council panel from community nominations.
Eligible nominees should reside, work or attend school in the Hurstville local government area.
‘Young Citizen of the Year’ and ‘Young Sportsperson of the Year’ nominees must be 25 years of age or younger.
Nominations close on Friday, 19 November 2010.
Call for Australia Day nominees
2010 Citizen of the Year, Julie Leitch and Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom at the Australia Day Awards.
Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom congratulates the 2009 recipients of Volunteer of the Year Awards.
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‘Whenever a Lions Club gets together, problems get smaller, and communities get better. That’s because we help where help is needed - in our own communities and around the world’ - Lions International.
Hurstville City Library, Museum and Gallery (LMG) recently opened its new exhibition Making a Difference: Lions, Lioness & Leos. The exhibition explores and celebrates the remarkable history of Lions International both in Australia and overseas.
The exhibition also has a local focus showcasing how local Lions, Lioness and Leo clubs help support the St George region
Date: Until 21 October 2010 Opening Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm Tue-Thur 10:00am - 3:00pm First and fourth Saturday of each month. Cost: FREELocation: Hurstville City Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville Phone: 9330 6444 or visit www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg
New Exhibition
With the festive season almost here, creative young artists are invited to design Hurstville City Council’s 2010 corporate Christmas card.
Council’s Christmas Card Competition - now in its seventh year - is open to all children attending primary schools in the Hurstville local government area. This year’s competition theme is “My favourite thing about Christmas”.
The winning design will be used on Council’s Christmas card, which is posted to hundreds of homes and businesses, and will also be published in an upcoming issue of Hurstville City News.
In addition, the winner and runner -up will each receive a $50 book voucher, with an additional $100 voucher to be presented to the winner’s school library.
All entries will be displayed at the Hurstville City Library in the lead-up to Christmas.
How to enterSupplying their name, contact address and telephone number, entrants should:• Mail entries to Tanya
Abraham, Manager, Public Relations and Events, Hurstville City Council, PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481 OR
• Deposit entries in the box at the Customer Service Centre, Hurstville City Council, Civic Centre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville.
Entries close: 5 November 2010
The Full Moon Film Festival ProgramThe 2010 Full Moon Film Festival will be held at the Civic Theatre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville, and include the following program of films:
The Founding of a Republic6.30pm - Monday 20 September 7.00pm - Friday 1 October
China 19787.00pm - Tuesday 21 September 6.30pm - Saturday 2 October
The Ring of Rainbow Flower7.00pm - Wednesday 22 September 7.00pm - Thursday 23 September
The King of Milu Deer2.30pm - Sunday 3 October 2.30pm - Monday 4 October
Council staff awarded for their work
Adrian Sciacca and Justine Carpenter were recognised for their great work at the recent Southern Sydney Training Awards.
Two Hurstville City Council officers were recognised at the Southern Sydney Training Awards night held at the Club Central, Hurstville in July 2010.
The event, which is part of the NSW Department of Education and Training annual awards program, highlights the outstanding talents of apprentices and trainees in the Southern Sydney region.
Management Information Systems trainee, Adrian Sciacca was awarded regional Trainee of the Year:
Certificate III in Information Technology.
Childcare Assistant, Justine Carpenter was a finalist in the regional Trainee of the Year: Certificate III in Children’s Services category.
Adrian, along with other category winners, will now continue on to the State level where they will be competing against winners from other regions. The overall winners for the NSW Training Awards will be announced at the Awards Presentation Dinner in Darling Harbour on Thursday, 16 September 2010.
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More information: visit http://lmg.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Art-Awards2010.html or phone Hurstville City Museum and Gallery on 9330 6444
St George Art Awards:• Art Prize: $8000• 3D Art Prize: $3000• Youth Prize: $500 (in art materials)
• People’s Choice Award: $500
Entries are now open for the St George Art Prize. Presented by Hurstville City Museum and Gallery, the competition gives local and regional artists the opportunity to win $10,000 and public accolade for their work.
The St George Art Prize is the first bi-annual acquisitive art competition and the theme for this year’s prize is ‘Relationships’. All selected works will be displayed at the Museum & Gallery from 29 October until 16 December 2010.
Two and three dimensional artworks can be submitted. Entries close on 1 October, 4.00pm
The awards will be judged by a three person panel including the Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom.
St George Art Prize - entries now open
Artists can gain exposure for their works by entering the inaugural St George Art Prize.
Hugh Mackay, a notable psychologist, will present an informative Author Talk exploring
why people do the things they do at Hurstville City Library.
As Australia’s pre-eminent social researcher, Hugh Mackay has spent most of his working life exploring why people do the things they do.
Hugh is a well respected psychologist and novelist and was one of the founders of the notable St James Ethics Centre in Australia.
His publication, The Mackay Report, was the benchmark of social research in Australia for over 30 years.
His new book, What Makes Us Tick, is a highly personal account of the things he has learnt from his experience of listening to people talk: about their dreams, fears, faith, hopes, disappointments and frustrations.
Highly provocative, insightful and inspiring, this is one author talk not to be missed.
Author Talk – Hugh MackayDates: Friday, 15 October 2010 Time: 7.00pmCost: FreeLocation: Hurstville City Library – exhibition areaMore information and Bookings: phone 9330 6142
Author Talk: Hugh Mackay to visit the library
Library seeking JP volunteers for new serviceHurstville City Library is inviting Justices of the Peace who can spare a couple of hours to be part of a new service to provide residents with the opportunity to get their documents officially certified as required.
If you are currently a registered JP and are interested in offering your time on a regular basis every Tuesday (10-12pm) and Thursday (2-4pm), please contact Nicola Owens on 9330 6146.
‘Justices of the Peace’ are persons authorised to witness and sign statutory declarations, affidavits and certify documents, such as migration documents.
Additionally, JPs can also be located at most police stations, local courts, community organisations and government agencies. For more information contact, Council or visit www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au
How do you like to receive local news?Hurstville City Council is interested in hearing how you like to receive Hurstville City News.
While some people prefer to receive a hard copy newsletter, more and more people are opting to receive information via email.
Please tell us how you like to hear about Council events and initiatives and/or sign up for electronic delivery by visiting http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/News-Feedback.html
Golf tournaments raise more than $50,000 for prostate cancer treatmentPeople receiving treatment at St George Hospital’s Prostate Cancer Institute (PCI) will bethe beneficiaries of the Westpac Hurstville Mayoral Golf Tournaments held at Hurstville Golf Course recently.
This year, Council’s traditional Mayoral Golf Day was expanded into a three-day event including a members’ game, junior competition and Westpac Pro-Am Golf Tournament.
The local business community, international golfing stars and Hurstville City residents raised in excess of $50,000 to help fund a state-of-the-art facility for prostate cancer sufferers.
Top scorers in the Pro-Am were Chris Fox, Gregory Engall and Scott Arnold. Finishing one shot behind were Garry Merrick, Peter O’Malley, Kyle Francis and Noel Ratcliffe. Coming in joint third
were Michael Ferguson, tournament ambassador Wayne Riley and Michael Campbell.
Other notable figures in attendance over three days included St George Illawarra Dragons captain Ben Hornby, tennis great Ken Rosewall and Tournament Chairman, Minister for Gaming and Racing, Sport and Recreation and Member for Oatley the Hon Kevin Greene, MP.
This brings to $362,000 the total money Council has raised for the PCI.
Minister for Gaming and Racing, Sport and Recreation and Member for Oatley the Hon Kevin Greene, MP, Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom, Tournament Ambassador Wayne Riley and Cr Jack Jacovou prepare for a game.
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Junior Golfers excel Page 10
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Mayor’s Message Looking back over Council’sachievements, 2009 has beenanother successful year.
In February, we undertook a revitalisation of the City’s three key cultural services and facilities, Hurstville City Library, Museum & Gallery, under an integrated management structure (See Page 11). Council also opened a $2.3 million community centre in Morgan Street, Kingsgrove in August, which is home to Kingsgrove Community Aid Services and Kingsgrove Child and Family Health Services.In mid-December, Council willrelease two discussion papers onland use relating to the Open Space and Waterways zones and the Special Uses Zone. These will guide the preparation of a new Comprehensive Local Environmental Plan (LEP) for our City and I encourage you to review them and provide comment. The papers will be on our website, at the Civic Centre and at both branch libraries until 12 February 2010.
Finally, on behalf of Councillors and staff, I would like to wish you a happy, healthy and relaxing Christmas and a wonderful year ahead in 2010.
Cr Philip Sansom Mayor of Hurstville City Council
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Over the next 12 months, Hurstville City Council will continue to
fulfil our commitment to the suburbs by providing high quality
infrastructure the community richly deserves.
Building maintenance projects include:
• Penshurst Long Day Care Centre - upgrades • Penshurst Branch Library - new roof
constructed, new hand driers in toilets, eaves repaired and painted • Hurstville Golf Course
Pro Shop - new carpet, toilet refurbishment and cart storage space • Hurstville City Library-
upgrades to amenities • Hurstville Civic Centre - upgrades • Olds Park - AFL change
rooms new roof • Peakhurst Park - refurbish plumbing and new sewer line
• Beverly Hills Park - re-lay sewer line and cosmetic upgrades • Oatley Park - upgrades to
bath/shower blocks • Hurstville Senior Citizens Centre - upgrades to amenities • Hurstville
Oval - refurbish grandstand • Hurstville Entertainment Centre – upgrades • Penshurst
Commercial Centre - re-pave footpaths, install new street furniture, tree planting.
TOTAL - $602,353
Parks maintenance projects include:
• replacement of Gannons Park Fields No.1 and 2 and Peakhurst Park No.3
• replacement of cricket wickets at Riverwood Park Wicket 2, Gifford Park Wicket 1 and
Penshurst Park Wicket 1 • replacement of grass netball courts at Olds Park Court 8
and 9 • replacement of childrens’ playgrounds at Beverly Hills Park and Lesley Crescent
Reserve • replacement of Ken Rosewall tennis court No. 6.
TOTAL - $476,425
Road re-sheeting projects include:
• road patching works in Milford Road, Meadowlands Road and Gardenia Street,
Peakhurst • Gungah Bay Road, Oatley (from Roberts Avenue to No. 30)
• Cahill Street, Beverly Hills (full length) • Intersection of Lily Street and Durham
Street, Hurstville • Intersection of Penshurst Street and Bridge Street, Penshurst.
TOTAL - $521,403
An additional $150,450 will also be spent on footpath repairs throughout the local
government area.
In total, more than $1.75 million will be spent on the City’s infrastructure over the
coming 12 months.
Local children will benefit from the installation of new playground equipment.
Mayor’s
Message
I am deeply honoured and
privileged to be elected as
Mayor of Hurstville City
Council. I am looking forward
to working closely with my
fellow Councillors and the
community to achieve great
things for the City of Hurstville.
The Hurstville local government
area is currently undergoing major
infrastructure improvements and
I am pleased to be part of these
exciting times. Over the next 12
months, Council will finalise the City
Centre Development Control Plan
(DCP) and amendments to the Local
Environment Plan (LEP) as well as
keep improving community facilities,
renewing assets and delivering
services.
We have some big challenges in front
of us but I believe it is time to move
forward together and make Hurstville
a great place to live, work, play and
invest.
I would also like to congratulate
Cr Con Hindi on his election as
Deputy Mayor. He is dedicated to
the City of Hurstville and as Deputy
Mayor, he will continue to represent
the best interests of our local
community.
Cr Philip Sansom
Mayor of Hurstville City Council
Hurstville City Council will reduce energy and water consumption at
Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre by installing a cogeneration plant.
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l 35% of electricity to be generated onsite l Heat from cogeneration process will warm pools l Carbon pollution reduced by 660 tonnes per year.
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Mayor’s Message
Strong transport links that are well integrated with vibrant public spaces can dramatically improve quality of life for the community.In Hurstville, construction of a bus/rail
interchange and pedestrian access link to the railway station will soon commence. As a central destination
for buses, the interchange will reduce vehicle traffic by improving the movement of buses, and also lower
pedestrian congestion along Forest Road.The new ramp will provide easy links for commuter journeys and
disabled access to Forest Road from the station. Hurstville City’s suburban commercial centres are important economic and social hubs. Council recently held a tree planting ceremony to celebrate the revitalisation of Penshurst Commercial Centre through a raft of upgrades which is expected to increase the popularity of the precinct.
Good park and ride facilities are essential to delivering better public transport. In more good news for our suburban centres, the State Government recently promised a new commuter car park for Mortdale.The next few years promise to bring great improvements to the way we get around Hurstville City by car, public transport and foot in the future.Cr Philip Sansom Mayor of Hurstville City Council
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Energy savings at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure CentreEnergy and water consumption will be dramatically reduced at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre thanks to a new environmentally-friendly power generator which will soon be installed. Hurstville City Council will construct the cogeneration plant at the Centre, on King Georges Road, Penshurst using a $566,900 grant from the NSW Climate Change Fund.
The new cogeneration plant will generate 35 per cent of the Centre’s electricity requirements and recover the waste heat to warm the pool, reducing carbon pollution in Hurstville
City by approximately 660 tonnes each year.
Council will also install a harvesting system for collecting, storing and treating rainwater for reuse in swimming pools and landscaping. The Centre will become a model for other councils in NSW seeking
to improve the environmental sustainability and cost efficiency of their sport and leisure facilities.Council will commence the project
shortly, with commissioning expected in 2012.
Con Hindi
9594 15510411 743 240
Deputy Mayor
To obtain interpreter assistance in your community language, contact the Telephone Interpreter Service on 13 14 50 and ask them to ring Council on 9330 6222 on your behalf.
Your Council
ARABIC
CHINESE
GREEK
ITALIAN
MACEDONIAN
Jack Jacovou0434 327 848
EAKHURST
Bill Pickering9534 34420411 745 257
Philip SansomMayor
Anne Wagstaff9585 96160434 327 850
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9533 15430411 745 258
PENSHURST
Beverley Giegerl OAM9570 45620419 770 352
Steve McMahon0419 770 355
David Perry0434 327 847
Vince Badalati9150 61450411 745 255
HURSTVILLE
Andrew Istephan0434 327 846
Nancy Liu9579 21180434 327 845
Clifton Wong0411 745 252
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Contacting CouncilCivic Centre MacMahon Street Hurstville NSW 2220PO Box 205 Hurstville BC NSW 1481Phone: 9330 6222
