Monday 23 April 2018

The developer has withdrawn the strongly opposed application to redevelop the former Bourbon site and I congratulate the Kings Cross community for its successful campaign. 

Monday 23 April 2018

The minister’s response to my questions about shore to ship power for the Overseas Passenger Terminal claim no complaints to the Port Authority about air, noise or light pollution from ships berthed overnight at the OPT this cruise season. She says that berthed ships need generators for safety systems and essential services, but shore to ship power is not cost effective for reducing cruise ships air pollution for the OPT or Glebe Island/White Bay. My questions are HERE And HERE.

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Let Infrastructure NSW know your views on demolishing and rebuilding the Sydney Football Stadium. There are drop-in sessions at the Captains Bar, Level 2, Sydney Football Stadium Driver Avenue Thursday 3 May 5-8pm, Tuesday 8 May 5-8pm and Saturday 12 May 10am-1pm.

You can also provide feedback by telephone 1800 931 109, email sfsredevelopment@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au or online at HERE

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Plans for a concrete batching plant at Glebe Island are on exhibition for community comment until 15 May. Hanson has to move from Blackwattle Bay to make way for the new fish market and demand for concrete in the city is increasing with major projects including the disgraceful WestConnex. Details: HERE

I will review the proposal and make a submission to protect adjacent residents from impacts like noise and pollution. Please let me know your concerns.

Tuesday 10 April 2018

The NSW Government has seen it makes sense to refurbish ANZ Stadium and save money for other priorities but it is pushing ahead with a knock-down and rebuild of the 30-year old Allianz Stadium. The SCG Trust is getting what it wants despite plans being hugely unpopular across the state.

Monday 26 March 2018

The Greater Sydney Commission has released its long term plans for Sydney’s future. The Eastern City District covers the Sydney electorate and inner and eastern suburbs: HERE.

Monday 19 March 2018

Responding to my question in Parliament, the Minister for Education discussed the challenges with finding land for a school in the east, however he stopped short of committing to finding a site, referring instead to new capacity at Alexandria and Cleveland Street schools as solutions.

Monday 19 March 2018

The need to protect Sydney’s waters through a marine park is a no-brainer. Sydney’s marine environment boasts unique biodiversity and a marine park would boost tourism.

Monday 19 March 2018

An article in The Sydney Morning Herald based on leaked reports shows White Bay will become the main construction site for the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link. Dredged contaminated sediment will be stored on site and huge concrete tubes built. Read article HERE.

Tuesday 13 March 2018

In Parliament, I called on the government to withdraw plans to expand roads and intersections between Alexandria and Moore Park (A2MP), proposed to deal with new traffic spilling into the streets from the WestConnex. When all associated road changes are factored in, WestConnex will cost a staggering $50 billion, when what we need and people want is more public transport options.