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10 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 26 February, 2020
Parramatta News and Views

Parramatta joins The Weekly Times ferry fury campaign

THE WEEKLY TIMES ferry fury campaign has united pas-
sengers from Greenwich to Canada Bay and now the City
of Parramatta has thrown support behind the campaign to
save our ferry services to Circular Quay.
Parramatta has strong- Rydalmere) during peak well as the state govern-
ly urged ferry operator periods and a,limited ment.
Transdev to reconsider stop service from Sydney “We look forward to
the outrageous plan to Olympic Park to Baran- working with Transdev
replace existing services garoo. and Transport for NSW as
to Circular Quay with an In the last two editions, these changes are further
alternative destination at The Weekly Times exclu- refined and considered
Barangaroo. sively reported the ferry by the government to
Other proposed chang- fury in Hunters Hill, Can- ensure the best outcome
es blasted by Parramatta ada Bay and Ryde which for the Parramatta com-
include: an hourly shut- has prompted Lane Cove munity.”
tle ferry service from MP Anthony Roberts and In addition to its sub-
Parramatta to Sydney Drummoyne MP John mission to Transdev,
Olympic Park (instead of Sidoti to seek the inter- which was endorsed at
vention of State Trans- the last council meet-
port Minister Andrew ing, the Lord Mayor will
Constance. be writing to state politi-
Parramatta Lord Mayor cians and other affected
Bob Dwyer is the latest councils to discuss the
high profile public figure proposed changes.
to join the fight to axe the He said his council
proposal. is also advocating for
“While Council sup- smaller, low impact ves-
ports more frequent ser- sels and more frequent
vices, we don’t support services between Par-
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Development Applications the cancellation of direct ramatta and Sydney
Determined connections between Olympic Park.
“The ferry to and from
Parramatta and Circular
Development Applications Notice is given in accordance with Section 4.59 of the Quay and the complete the Parramatta CBD is
hugely important to the
removal of weekend ex-
on Public Exhibition Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 of the press services,” he said. people who live, work,
“Relocating our ferry
We invite public comment on the following development determination of the following Development Consents service to Barangaroo is study and visit our great
and growing City,
proposals before making a decision. The application and/or Complying Development Certificates. These a significant concern to “With the development
and accompanying documents for each proposal consents/refusals are electronically available for public Council. of the new Powerhouse
“Circular Quay is Syd-
Precinct, and Parramatta
(other than internal residential floor plans and some inspection without charge during ordinary office hours ney’s central tourist and Square fast becoming a
documents containing signatures or contact details of at the Development Unit Enquiry Counter on the transport hub – losing jobs hub, the ferry line will
the applicant/owner) may be inspected at: ground floor of Council’s Offices at 126 Church Street, that direct connection will play an even bigger role
in connecting commuters
likely impact our tourism
(a) My Development Portal via Council’s website Parramatta between 8.30am and 5pm – Monday to and visitation objectives. to Sydney’s Central River
City in coming years.
“The proposed plans
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au; Friday – public holidays excluded. also fail to consider the “We encourage any res-
(b) Electronically at the Development Counter at APPROVED – CITY OF PARRAMATTA need for faster, more fre- idents, workers or visitors
who may be affected by
quent services to support
Council’s Administration Building (126 Church the future population, the proposed changes to
Street, Parramatta) during opening hours; CARLINGFORD jobs growth and tour- have their say.”
Pictured Above: A Riv-
(c) Hard copy documents may be viewed at City of DA/401/2016/B ism opportunities in Par- ercat on the Parramatta
ramatta as the Central
Parramatta Library and the Branch Library located 6 Felton Road (Lot 1 DP 212573) River City.” River – but will it go
The Lord Mayor said
nearest to the development during opening hours. he will lobby Transdev as all the way to Circular
Quay ?
Submissions must be in writing and received by Council Section 4.56 modification to DA/401/2016 for
demolition of all structures, tree removal and the
prior to 4.30pm on the closing day of the exhibition construction of an in-fill affordable rental housing
period. A submission by way of objection must set Memorial proposed
out the grounds of the objection. Please send your development under the provisions of State
submissions to City of Parramatta Council, PO Box 32, Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental for tragedy children
Parramatta NSW 2124. Housing) 2009. Modifications include amendment of
the Contribution amount (miscalculated) and
Any submission and respective reportable political amendment of the Bond payment (over-charged). THE CHILDREN killed in the tragic Oatlands car
donations made in regard to this Development accident could be recognised with a memorial.
The City of Parramatta Council is proposing to install
Application may be publicly available at Council Decision Date: 31/01/2020 a memorial to commemorate the four children who
Offices subject to a request for access to information DA/534/2016/A tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle accident at
under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 17–21 Moseley Street (Lots 13–15 DP 223523) Oatlands earlier this month..
Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer and councillors have offered
2009 (GIPA). The release of the submission received condolences to the family and friends of siblings An-
will include the name(s) and address details provided. Section 4.56 modification to DA/534/2016 for tony, Angelina, and Sienna Abdallah, and their cousin
You may request for your personal information to be demolition, tree removal and construction of a Veronique Sakr, and resolved to consult with the fami-
lies on an appropriate memorial.
suppressed by Council. Council will consider this nine-storey residential flat building containing 42 units “It was a horrific tragedy that shocked and saddened
request. An objection is an opportunity for public above two (2) levels of basement carparking which us all,” Lord Mayor Dwyer said.
“Our hearts break at the terrible loss of young, in-
involvement in the decision making process and does was approved by the Land and Environment Court. nocent lives.
not constitute a complaint. The proposed modification seeks to amend Condition incredible.
“The outpouring of support and tributes has been
The exhibition period for the following application is No. 36 to correctly reference the requirement to “It reflects the profound impact that this tragedy has
from Wednesday 26 February 2020 to Wednesday provide three (3) adaptable dwellings and remove had, not only on the tight-knit Oatlands community
18 March 2020. external blinds from the southern elevation. but right across Australia.
“We would like to honour the lives of these beautiful
EASTWOOD Decision Date: 31/01/2020 children with a dedicated memorial.”
Following feedback from the community since the
DA/53/2020 DA/527/2019 accident, Council will also introduce traffic-calming
measures in the area.
17 Eastwood Avenue (Lot 1 DP 306723) 8 Sandringham Drive (Lot 4 DP 245744) These include the installation of a pedestrian guard-
Applicant - Home Impact Pty Ltd Demolition of existing structures and construction rail along the section of Bettington Road where the in-
of a two-storey dwelling. cident occurred, and a roundabout at the intersection
Part demolition and construction of 2-storey rear of York and Bettington Roads.
“While police have not identified the road condition
addition and attached side carport. Decision Date: 31/01/2020 to be a factor in this incident, Council has listened to
the local community,” Lord Mayor Dwyer said.
“These measures have been identified by Council as
appropriate ways to help reinforce the area’s 50km/h
Lord Mayor, Cr Bob Dwyer | Chief Executive Officer, Brett Newman speed limit and ease community concerns about pe-
To contact the Lord Mayor follow the link at cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au destrian safety along Bettington Road.”
Council will consult the community about the instal-
126 Church Street, Parramatta | PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124 lation of a roundabout, which will be subject to ap-
P 02 9806 5050 E council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au | cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au proval through the Parramatta Traffic Committee.
The parents of the children killed by an alleged drunk
@parracity, @discover_parra @cityofparramatta, @discoverparramatta discoverparramatta driver have been praised by Christians for their strong
Maronite Catholic faith and their willingness to forgive
the driver involved.