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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Hi All<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>I am writing to you because you provided your email address to REDWatch and Save Leamington Avenue at the North Eveleigh Community Forum that both groups sponsored earlier this year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>I am writing now because in the last week there have been decisions about both the <b>SMDA’s North Eveleigh Affordable Housing Proposal</b> (<a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/North_Eveleigh_Update_Final_121112.pdf" target="_blank">North Eveleigh Update November 2012 newsletter</a>) and <b>Sydney Uni’s Abercrombie Street Business School. The SMDA is also doing a quick consultation before Christmas about the parks proposed for the western end of the North Eveleigh site.</b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>There is a fair amount of information to pass on so to make it easier I have broken it up into the topics listed below – clicking on the link should allow you to jump to that item.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#_Toc341186201"><b>North Eveleigh Parks Consultation Saturday 23 November 10am at </b><b><span style='color:#2116FE'>Yaama Dhiyaan </span>and Submissions by 17 December 2012</b></a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#_Toc341186202"><b>SMDA to commence Early Infrastructure Works at North Eveleigh</b></a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#_Toc341186203"><b>SMDA Proposes Staging of Transport Management and Accessibility Plan (TMAP)</b></a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#_Toc341186204"><b>Chief Mechanical Engineers Building and Scientific Services Building</b></a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#_Toc341186205"><b>North Eveleigh Community Working Group Needed</b></a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1 style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#_Toc341186206"><b>Sydney Uni’s Abercrombie St Business School Development Approved</b></a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoToc1><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#_Toc341186207"><b>NSW Planning Review Implications</b></a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Toc341186201"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>North Eveleigh Parks Consultation Saturday 23 November 10am at Yaama Dhiyaan and Submissions by 17 December 2012</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>With infrastructure work on North Eveleigh starting, the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) needs to start work on proposals for the associated parks. These plans must be submitted prior to, or concurrently with, the first application for new floor space in accordance with the North Eveleigh Concept Plan. The SMDA ha<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span> appointed a private consultancy to develop the design and submit this Development Application to Council for public exhibition. As part of this process staff from the SMDA will have an information stall at Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson St, from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, 24 November 2012 to invite feedback from the community. Construction of the parks will be linked to future development of the site.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>You can see the proposed park sites on the SMDA’s <a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/North_Eveleigh_Parks_Page.pdf" target="_blank">Park Consultation Flyer</a> and you can provide feedback on Survey Monkey to the SMDA’s <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/northeveleighparks">North Eveleigh Parks Community Survey</a> or make a submission to the SMDA by 9am Monday, 17 December 2012. This information is also available on the SMDA website at <a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/latest-news/north-eveleigh-parks-invitation-contribute-design-24-november-2012">www.smda.nsw.gov.au/latest-news/north-eveleigh-parks-invitation-contribute-design-24-november-2012</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0cm;page-break-after:avoid'><a name="_Toc341186202"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SMDA to commence Early Infrastructure Works at North Eveleigh</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>The Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) exhibited proposals for Infrastructure work in April 2012 for the north western portion of the North Eveleigh site. Following consideration of the issues raised in submissions the SMDA ha<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span> made some changes and determined to commence work on this part of the site. The SMDA’s decision was notified on 13<sup>th</sup> November 2012 by email and subsequently in a SMDA <a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/North_Eveleigh_Update_Final_121112.pdf" target="_blank">North Eveleigh Update November 2012 newsletter</a>. The SMDA ha<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span> also issued some <a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/FAQsNo_Nov%202012.pdf" target="_blank">FAQs</a> about this project. In the process of making the approval the SMDA ha<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span> issued some new reports and updated its Draft Review of Environmental Factors. The final documents of the Approved works can be accessed below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/REF_Determination_Infrastructure_Works.pdf" target="_blank">The approved Review of Environmental Factors</a>.<br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20A%20Plans%20REF%20set%20Oct12%5B1%5D.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix A: Plans Review of Environmental Factors</a><br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20B%20Revised%20Draft%20RAP_20120906.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix B: Revised Draft Remediation Strategy and Remedial Action Plan</a><br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20C%20CoS%20comments%20and%20SMDA%20response.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix C: City of Sydney comments and SMDA response</a><br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20D.%20Draft%20Heritage%20Impact%20Statement%20March%202012.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix D: Heritage Impact Statement</a><br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20E%20Heritage%20Report%20No.2%20North%20Eveleigh%20July%202012%20update.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix E: Heritage Report No.2 North Eveleigh</a><br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20F%20Eveleigh_Historical%20Archaeological%20Assessment_17July12.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix F: Eveleigh Historical Archaeological Assessment</a> - The Grange <br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20G%20Independent%20Traffic%20Review%201%20Nov%2012.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix G: Independent Transport Review</a> <br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20H%20Prelim%20road%20staging%20plan.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix H: Preliminary Road Staging Plan</a><br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20I%20Trees%20Protection%20Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix I: Trees Protection Plan</a><br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Appendix%20J%20Stormwater%20Management%20Plan%20Rev%20C%20-%20Final.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix J: Stormwater Management Plan</a><br><a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/News%26Resources/On_exhibition/Affordable_Housing/Heritage%20Approval%20Nov%2012.pdf" target="_blank">Heritage Council Approval</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Works involving road realignment, landscaping and infrastructure at the western part of North Eveleigh will enable the future development<span style='color:#1F497D'>,</span> using Australian Government funding, of affordable housing on the site,. The works include:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>the construction of a two way vehicle entry at the existing location;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>the construction of a two way road, parallel to Wilson Street, between the site entry and the Carriage Workshop building;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>associated car parking, footpaths, embankment stabilisation, landscaping and heritage interpretation; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>electrical, telecommunications, sewerage, water, stormwater and gas services;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>demolition of the Timber Shed extension to allow for the construction of the road;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>remediation of land; and <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>RailCorp access driveway, near Ivery’s Lane. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>For further information consult the <a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/latest-news/north-eveleigh-affordable-housing-project-strategy">SMDA North Eveleigh Affordable Housing Project webpage</a> or call Kerrie Symonds at the SMDA on 9202 9102.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0cm;page-break-after:avoid'><a name="_Toc341186203"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SMDA Proposes Staging of Transport Management and Accessibility Plan (TMAP)</span></b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>One concern in the material released by the SMDA is that <span style='color:#1F497D'>it </span>propose<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span> only to undertaking a Stage 1 Transport Management and Accessibility Plan (TMAP) for <span style='color:#1F497D'>its</span> affordable housing rather than a full TMAP looking at what needs to happen across the entire area under the cumulative developments. It is proposed that issues regarding traffic exiting the western part of the site onto Wilson Street and potential traffic movements into Queens Street will be covered in the first stage TMAP. While the SMDA argue<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span> this is generally in accordance with the Concept Plan Approval, the <a href="http://www.redwatch.org.au/RWA/statesignificant/northeveleigh/ahousing/120525redw">REDWatch submission</a> argued that a full TMAP needed to be conducted up front for it to be in full compliance with the North Eveleigh Concept Plan Approval. REDWatch is of the view that the Department of Planning’s original requirements for a cumulative assessment of Transport, Traffic and Pedestrian impacts from both the Sydney University and North Eveleigh Developments is in danger of being lost by a return to a building by building traffic and transport assessment. Under a building by building traffic approach remediation only cuts in when the traffic from a development makes the system unworkable rather than capacity planning for the cumulative impact up front. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>The requirement for a comprehensive TMAP followed an independent review of the North Eveleigh Traffic Study prepared for the Concept Plan. The review found a number of deficiencies requiring further robust work before any new buildings were placed on the North Eveleigh site. Following the North Eveleigh Community Forum the Department of Planning released the SKM Independent Traffic review which was the basis for the Department’s approval conditions regarding the need for a TMAP. This document can be found on the <a href="http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=2185">North Eveleigh Concept Plan Documents on the Dept of Planning website</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>The SMDA is working with Council in preparing the TMAP so hopefully Council will ensure that the SMDA’s Stage 1 study covers as much as possible. Council is also planning to undertake a higher level study of cumulative development impacts that will cover Darlington, however this will assess the ability of major roads to handle the traffic impacts and it will not assess the lower level local road impact.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>North Eveleigh Affordable Housing</span><br></b>The SMDA is in the process of selecting a community housing provider to construct and manage affordable housing on the site. From the SMDA flyers the location of the Affordable Housing now seems confirmed within the site rather than the earlier possibility of it being on Wilson Street. The affordable housing will be rented to people on a very low to moderate income<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span> and aims to assist “key workers” needed for a functioning City. It will be constructed using funding from the successful community housing provider and contributions from developers. The community housing provider will submit a development application for the affordable housing dwellings to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure for the building. This will be publicly exhibited and the community will be able to make submissions about the proposal, as for all other development applications. Any decision will need to consider the public submissions made.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0cm;page-break-after:avoid'><a name="_Toc341186204"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Work on Chief Mechanical Engineers Building and Scientific Services Building</span></b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>NSW Public Works’ Government Architect’s Office and Heritage Services Branch have been engaged by SMDA to document and supervise the work required to undertake conservation maintenance on these two important items. The first stage of work has commenced and includes a hazardous materials survey, preliminary archaeological analysis of the CME garden and the removal of intrusive building elements. These works will reveal the full condition of the buildings and the associated building services. A further stage of work will involve the specification, tendering and construction of essential building maintenance. This work will progress over the coming months. For more information visit the SMDA website at <a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/latest-news/chief-mechanical-engineer%E2%80%99s-office-and-scientific-services-building-maintenance">Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Office and Scientific Services building maintenance</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>The cost of the restoration of the CME’s building is expected to be greater than the building<span style='color:#1F497D'>’</span>s worth. It was envisaged that whoever purchased the eastern portion of the site would discount their purchase price accordingly. The Scientific Services Building was proposed for community use. With the delay in the sale of the site, the CME’s building is deteriorating and work is urgently needed. Ideally the SMDA should renovate the CME’s building and the Scientific Services Building and bring them to their new uses independent of the re-development of the larger site. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>The SMDA has also produced a video on Eveleigh Heritage which you can see on their website at <a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/latest-news/blackwattle-swamp-steam-and-silicon-%E2%80%93-evolution-eveleigh">From Blackwattle Swamp to Steam and Silicon – The Evolution of Eveleigh.</a> The SMDA ha<span style='color:#1F497D'>d</span> also earlier developed<span style='color:#1F497D'>,</span> with the defunct Redfern Waterloo Heritage Taskforce<span style='color:#1F497D'>,</span> an <a href="http://www.smda.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/file_root/PDFs/Precincts/Redfern_Waterloo/ERW_IP_only_final.pdf">Eveleigh Railway Workshops Interpretation Plan</a> which also is applicable to heritage on North Eveleigh.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0cm;page-break-after:avoid'><a name="_Toc341186205"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>North Eveleigh Community Working Group Needed</span></b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>The North Eveleigh site borders the areas covered by two residents groups, Save Leamington Avenue in the Pines Estate to the West and RAIDD covering parts of Darlington. It also falls under REDWatch’s wider Redfern Waterloo area. With work starting on North Eveleigh it may be time to consider establishing a North Eveleigh Working Group to monitor developments and liaise with residents and relevant bodies and groups. To date I have done some of this, however impending work changes mean I will be unable to continue to do a lot of what I have in the past. With work starting on North Eveleigh this is probably a good time to try and bring together a group to focus specifically on this site. If you are interested in being involved in this then please let me know. After discussion with other groups we will probably call a meeting of interested people to get a working group underway. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0cm;page-break-after:avoid'><a name="_Toc341186206"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sydney Uni’s Abercrombie St Business School Development Approved</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> with Changes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>The Planning Assessment Commission handed down <span style='color:#1F497D'>its</span> <a href="http://www.redwatch.org.au/issues/usyd/121116pacd/view">PAC Abercrombie Precinct Determination Report </a>and <a href="http://www.redwatch.org.au/issues/usyd/121116paca/view">PAC Abercrombie Precinct Approval Conditions</a> for the University of Sydney's Abercrombie Street Business School on 16 November 2012. The PAC, in approving the development, made a number of changes to the Department<span style='color:#1F497D'>’</span>s proposed conditions including:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Preventing vehicle access to the site car from Abercrombie Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Strengthened conditions to minimise demolition and construction impact on the Childcare Centre, Darlington School and Mandelbaum House.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>In lieu of Developer <span style='color:#1F497D'>C</span>ontributions Sydney University (in consultation with Council, the SMDA and the local and University Communities) is to prepare a Darlington Precinct Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Strategy by 30 June 2013 to cover the Darlington Campus and connections to the broader University Campus and public transport nodes like Redfern Station. The University is to identify works required and n<span style='color:#1F497D'>o</span>t less than $2m of these works are to be completed prior to the occupation of the Business School. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>The removal of the entrance from Abercrombie Street has been a key demand of surrounding residents active in RAIDD </b>(<a href="mailto:raidd2008@gmail.com">raidd2008@gmail.com</a>). The University had agreed to this move in mid-2011 when both the head of Infrastructure Services and the Vice-Chancellor announced the Abercrombie Street entrance had been moved. The PAC decision will be met with much relief by residents surrounding the development. On this issue the Commission found:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><i>“The Commission has carefully considered this issue and notes that in discussions with the University, the University has volunteered to try and find an alternative access solution, albeit post approval. The Commission believes there are a number of alternative options which could be explored further and is satisfied a suitable alternative arrangement can be found. Consequently the Commission has amended the conditions, to prevent vehicle access to the site from Abercrombie Street and to require amended parking and access plans to be approved by the Department prior commencement of construction on site.” (Page 4 Determination Report)<o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0cm;page-break-after:avoid'><a name="_Toc341186207"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NSW Planning Review Implications</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NSW Government<span style='color:#1F497D'>’</span>s Green paper on <a href="http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/a-new-planning-system-for-nsw">A New Planning System for NSW</a> made a concerning reference to North Eveleigh, mentioning it as an example of a possible location for a new Enterprise Zone. The paper said <b><i>“Enterprise Zones will be characterised by very little, if any, development controls providing they do not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.”</i></b> (page 43). There is wide concern about many of the changes proposed in the Green Paper from Councils and community groups. A white paper setting out what is proposed to be legislated is expected before Christmas. Many groups including REDWatch have joined the Better Planning Network, a state wide group representing community groups with concerns about the proposals. If you want to find out more about the issues or support the campaign you can <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BetterPlanningNetwork">Follow the BTN on Facebook</a>, <a href="http://betterplanningnetwork.good.do/nsw/email-the-premier/">email the Premier</a> or <a href="http://betterplanningnetwork.good.do/nsw/email-your-state-mp-2/">email your state MP</a>. Bruce Lay is one of the people liaising with the BPN for REDWatch so if you are looking for more information about what is happening or can help please contact Bruce on <a href="mailto:lay.heritage@gmail.com">lay.heritage@gmail.com</a>.<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please feel free to pass this email on to your friends and <span style='color:#1F497D'>n</span>eighbours. If they would like to join this email list they can do so on line at <a href="http://lists.redwatch.org.au/mailman/listinfo/northeveleigh">http://lists.redwatch.org.au/mailman/listinfo/northeveleigh</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Script MT Bold";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Geoff</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Geoffrey Turnbull<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Spokesperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>REDWatch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Ph Wk: (02) 8004 1490 Mob: 0418 457 392</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>email: <a href="mailto:mail@redwatch.org.au">mail@redwatch.org.au</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>web: <a href="http://www.redwatch.org.au" title="blocked::http://www.redwatch.org.au/">www.redwatch.org.au</a> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>