Tuesday 19 June 2018

The concept plan for a new Sydney Football Stadium is on exhibition for public comment until 11 July. This includes demolishing the existing stadium to build a 45,000 seat building a few metres away. Another 26 trees will be removed and I am concerned about impacts on Moore Park and local traffic during events. Details HERE.

There is no justification for the massive waste of public funds and the government is rushing this process. Please make a submission to raise your concerns! Send me a copy so I’m aware of all the issues for my objection.

Tuesday 19 June 2018

Work is due to start on a new footway attached to the Burton Street viaduct, including drainage and work in Boundary Street and Barcom Avenue. Free 389 bus travel remains in place for those unable to use the stairs up and down across the road. Details HERE.

Tuesday 12 June 2018

Ahead of the expected exhibition of an Environmental Impact Statement, in Parliament I again asked the government to withdraw its plans to knock down and rebuild Allianz Stadium and reinvest funds in the parklands and community recreation. I called for release of the full business case, which has since happened following a Legislative Council motion and which shows a business case filled with poorly justified estimates and assumptions. Secrecy remains on other associated SCG plans including where the pool and gym will be relocated, what other buildings will be constructed and expansions into the Entertainment Quarter. Hearings as part of the Sydney Stadiums Strategy show that the rebuild process is being significantly rushed when viewed against comparable projects. My speech is HERE.

Tuesday 12 June 2018

Demolition work starts this week on the new Inner City High School, with students planned from 2020. There will be a foundation parent group and catchment to be settled later this year. Details are HERE.

Monday 4 June 2018

I again asked the Minister for Planning to call in the proposed port expansion at Glebe Island for a ‘multi-user facility’ in a joint request with Jamie Parker of The Greens, whose Balmain electorate will host the facility.

Monday 28 May 2018

Last week the Department of Planning and Environment approved the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct redevelopment to refurbish performance and public spaces. Following concerns from local residents and businesses, a public transport plan will be developed and the outdoor performance space has been scaled back.

Tuesday 29 May 2018

I’ve supported the community campaign for listing of the Art Deco Minerva/Metro Theatre in Potts Point, asking the Minister for Heritage to include this building and its façade, principal rooms and original ceilings, cornices, joinery, flooring and fireplaces on the State Heritage Register. Read my letter HERE

Thursday 24 May 2018

The Legislative Council’s Committee is holding an Inquiry into the government’s stadiums policy, including costings and criteria, and impacts on the community. Make a submission today: HERE

Thursday 17 May 2018

I hope that Woollahra Council supports next week’s motion from Residents First councillors Luise Elsing and Harriet Price for a conservation controls for Paddington hotels, helping to protect traditional corner pubs: HERE. The Notice of Motion will be online from Friday afternoon at HERE.

Congratulations to The Peoples Republic of Paddington on their campaign. You can still sign their online petition HERE.