Below is a list of items currently on Public Exhibition.
If you would like to make comments on any of these items you can do so on-line. Please click here.
Alternatively, you can write a letter and send it to Feedback on Public Exhibition, Fairfield City Council, PO Box 21, Fairfield NSW 1860 or send an email to mail@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
Please ensure you include the appropriate Reference Number.
The NSW Government has recently introduced the Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008. This Act requires anyone making any submission on a planning matter (eg, to a development proposal, development control plan, or rezoning issue) being dealt with by Council, to disclose political donations (up to a certain value) to any local councillor or gifts to any local councillor or council employee within a 2 year timeframe before a submission is lodged.
Note; This Act comes into effect on 1 October 2008 and includes submissions made on the Bonnyrigg Living Communities Project Voluntary Planning Agreement as this closes on 8 October 2008.
Please click here for a copy of the Political donations and gifts disclosure statement.
DRAFT RATE REBATE POLICY
Reference No: 09/01215
Under Council’s Heritage Rate Rebate Council provides a 50% subsidy (up to a maximum of $3000) for rates payable by owners of heritage items listed under Schedule 4 of the Fairfield Local Environmental Plan 1994. This policy plays an important role in assisting with the maintenance costs of heritage items.
A draft Amendment to the policy has been adopted by Council at its meeting held on 20 October 2009 for public exhibition. The draft amendment introduces a process for withdrawing the rate rebate where it is considered that the item is not being adequately maintained.
The draft Policy is on public exhibition from Wednesday 11 November 2009 to Wednesday 9 December 2009. You can view the draft Policy:
• by clicking here, Or:
• at the following locations: Council’s Administration Centre, Whitlam Library (Cabramatta), Fairfield Library, Smithfield Library, Wetherill Park Library, Bonnyrigg Library.
If you would like to comment on the draft Policy, please write a letter or e-mail quoting Reference No. 09/01215 and send it to:
Fairfield City Council, P.O. Box 21 Fairfield NSW 1860, or
mail@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or
Comment online by clicking here.
Written comments must be received by Council before 4.30pm on 11 November 2009.
For more information, contact Council on 9725 0229.
Policy for the use of Footpaths in Commercial Centres, Outdoor Dining (2004) – Canley Heights Town Centre
(Reference No. G14-03-195)
Council is exhibiting for public comment a Proposed Amendment to the Policy for the use of Footpaths in Commercial Centres, Outdoor Dining (2004) – Canley Heights Town Centre.
This amendment to the policy for the use of Footpaths in Commercial Centres proposes to allow both fixed and temporary shade structures and other associated furniture for outdoor dining in the Canley Heights Town Centre.
The amendments will be on exhibition from Wednesday 28 October 2009 to Wednesday 11 November 2009.
You can view the draft policy by clicking here.
It can also be viewed at the following locations:
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Location
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Hours
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Council’s Administration Building in Avoca Road, Wakeley
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Mon. to Fri.
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8:30am to 4:30pm
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Whitlam Library, Cabramatta
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Mon. to Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
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9:30am – 8pm
9:15am – 4pm
10am – 2pm
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Fairfield Library
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Mon to Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
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9:30am – 8pm
9:30am – 5pm
9:15am – 12noon
12noon – 4pm
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Smithfield Library
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Mon., Wed. & Fri.
Tues. & Thurs.
Sat.
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9:30am – 5pm (Closed 1pm - 2pm)
2pm - 8pm
9:15am - 12 noon
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Wetherill Park Library
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Mon., Tues. & Thurs.
Wed. & Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
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9:30am – 8pm
9:30am - 5pm
9:15am - 2pm
10am – 2pm
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Bonnyrigg Library
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Mon., Tues. & Thurs.
Wed. & Fri.
Sat.
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9:30am – 8pm
9:30am - 5pm
9:15am - 12noon
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If you would like to comment on the draft amendments you can:
Any letter or email comment should quote reference no. G14-03-195.
Written comments must be received by Council no later than 4.30pm Wednesday 11 November 2009.
For more information, contact Cheryl Bosler, Place Manager Cabramatta, Canley Vale and Canley Heights, telephone 9724 7811.
COUNCILLOR EXPENSES & FACILITIES POLICY
Pursuant to Section 253 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council must place its policy concerning Councillor Expenses and Facilities on Public Exhibition allowing for at least 28 days from making public submissions.
Council’s Councillor Expenses & Facilities Policy will be on Public Exhibition from Wednesday 14 October 2009 until Wednesday 11 November 2009.
The Policy may be inspected by clicking here.
It can also be viewed at the following locations:
X Council’s Administration building, 86 Avoca Road Wakeley; 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
X Whitlam Branch Library, Cnr. Railway Pde & McBurney Rd., 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
X Fairfield Branch Library, Cnr. Barbara & Kenyon Sts, 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
X Smithfield Branch Library, Cnr. Oxford & Clancy Sts, 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
X Wetherill Park Branch Library, Stocklands Shopping Centre, Polding St, 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
X Bonnyrigg Branch Library, Bonnyrigg Plaza, Bonnyrigg Ave, 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
Any person may make a submission to the Council regarding these amendments:
X The submission must be in writing quoting the reference number G01-11-015;
X Submissions should be received by Council by 4:30pm, Wednesday 11 November 2009.
X Comment online by clicking here.
NB: Submissions received are deemed public documents. Any person making a submission can request suppression of their personal information and are advised to note this request in their submission.
For any further information regarding this matter, please contact Council’s Public Officer, Tim Robinson, on 9725 0167 during normal business hours.
EXTENSION OF PUBLIC EXHIBITION – PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL'S CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE
Further amendments have been made to Council’s Code of Meeting Practice in relation to the Public Forum Procedures. As a result, the amended clause 8.3 “Questions – Public Forum” will be placed on Public Exhibition.
Details of the Exhibition
The proposed amendments and application form will be on Public Exhibition from Wednesday 30 September 2009 until Wednesday 28 October 2009. Submissions can be made until Wednesday 11 November 2009.
These documents may be inspected by clicking here.
They can also be viewed in person at the following locations:
X Council’s Administration building, 86 Avoca Road Wakeley
8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
X Whitlam Branch Library, Cnr. Railway Pde & McBurney Rd., 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
X Fairfield Branch Library, Cnr. Barbara & Kenyon Sts, 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
X Smithfield Branch Library, Cnr. Oxford & Clancy Sts, 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
X Wetherill Park Branch Library, Stocklands Shopping Centre, Polding St, 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
X Bonnyrigg Branch Library, Bonnyrigg Plaza, Bonnyrigg Ave, 9.30am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
Any person may make a submission to the Council regarding these amendments:
X The submission must be in writing quoting the reference number G01-11-010;
X Submissions should be received by Council by 4:30pm, Wednesday 11 November 2009
For any further information regarding this matter, please contact Chelo Francisco, Project Officer – Legal & Policy on (02) 9725 0759 during normal business hours.
Your feedback is welcome. You can comment online by clicking here.
You can also provide feedback in writing to
Alan Young
City Manager
Fairfield City Council
PO Box 21
Fairfield NSW 1860
Draft Site Specific Development Control Plan- Lalich Avenue, Bonnyrigg, Proposed Subdivision Layout
Council’s Services Committee at its meeting held on 8 September 2009 resolved to exhibit the Site Specific Development Control Plan for Lot 320 DP 263089, No 1 Wearne Road and Lot 1 DP 616457, 47 Brown Road, Bonnyrigg. The site specific DCP shows a proposed subdivision layout on existing residential zoned land, including the extension of Lalich Avenue from Coori Place to Brown Road. The subdivision will complete the road pattern planned for the area.
You can see a copy of the Site Specific Development Control Plan (DCP) at: Council’s Administration Centre at 86 Avoca Road, Wakeley during office hours where your questions can be answered in person.
You can also view the Site Specific Development Control Plan by clicking here.
The Site Specific Development Control Plan is on exhibition between Wednesday 23 September to Wednesday 14 October 2009 inclusive.
Comments on the draft Site Specific Development are welcome and can be made in writing or email to glucas@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au before the close of business on 6 October 2009.
Fairfield City Wide Development Control Plan (DCP) 2006 - Ammendment No. 8
Reference No: G14-03-170(2)
Council’s Outcomes Committee at its meeting held on 9 June 2009 resolved to exhibit amendments to Fairfield City Wide Development Control Plan (DCP) 2006. The amendments (known as “Amendment No.8”) are part of an annual review to rectify anomalies and clarify requirements, so that controls are better understood by the public and administered in a manner intended by Council. You can read the Town Planner’s report on Council’s website, under “Business Papers”.
For a copy of the proposed changes click here.
The attached documents on Council’s website can also be viewed in hard copy at Council’s Administration Centre at 86 Avoca Road, Wakeley during office hours where your questions can be answered in person.
The draft amendments are on exhibition between Wednesday 24 June to Wednesday 22 July 2009 inclusive. Comments on the draft amendments are welcome before the close of business on 22 July 2009.
Questions? Please contact Edward in Council’s Strategic Land Use Planning Team on 9725 0703.
Advisory note
Amendments are highlighted in red font, with minor changes shown in blue. Deleted text is not indicated within the exhibition document. To identify deleted text, refer to “Attachment A” which accompanied the Town Planner’s report as well as a copy of the current version of the Fairfield City Wide Development Control Plan.
Bonnyrigg Living Communities Project
Parties to Agreement: Bonnyrigg Partnerships and Fairfield City Council
Why is the re-exhibition taking place?
The re-exhibition of the Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) for the above proposal is taking place primarily as a result of a proposed amendment to clause 17 of the VPA covering registration of the agreement on the title of the Bonnyrigg Estate Land. Exact details in relation to the proposed amendment can be viewed with the public exhibition material.
The VPA incorporates the following documents:
- Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (legal agreement/ contract);
- Draft Infrastructure Services and Delivery Plan (ISDP);
- Plain English Explanatory Note; and
- Infrastructure Services and Delivery Plan Maps
Why has the plan been prepared?
This agreement proposes to set aside the developer’s requirement to pay Development Contributions, subject to the construction of infrastructure and provision of services outlined in the Draft ISDP. This plan provides, in broad terms, for:
X the construction of the road network on the estate;
X provision of parks and open space and their embellishment;
X stormwater management works that manage the quantity and improve the quality of stormwater;
X construction of a multi-purpose Community Building;
X dedication of all land for the above works; and
X monetary contributions to the library and to youth and children’s services .
Details of the re-exhibition
The draft Plan will be on re-exhibition from Wednesday 10 September 2008 until Wednesday 8 October 2008.
Where will the VPA be re-exhibited?
The draft VPA and associated documents may be inspected at the following locations:
X Council’s Administration building, 86 Avoca Road Wakeley
8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
X Bonnyrigg Branch Library, Bonnyrigg Plaza, Bonnyrigg Ave
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
X Council’s Fairfield Town Centre Customer Service Centre, Ware Street Fairfield
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Any person may make a submission to the Council regarding the draft VPA:
X The submission must be in writing quoting the reference number G14-03-166;
X Submissions should be received by Council by 4:30pm, 8 October 2008
Any submissions to previous exhibition of the VPA will be taken into account under Council’s further consideration of the proposal.
For any further information regarding this matter, please contact Andrew Mooney, Senior Strategic Planner on (02) 9725 0214 during normal business hours.
EXHIBITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Bonnyrigg Living Communities Project
Major Project: MP06_0046
Location NSW Department of Housing Estate, Bonnyrigg
Proponent Bonnyrigg Partnerships
Council Fairfield City Council
Approval Authority Minister for Planning
Under delegation of the Director-General of the Department of Planning, Fairfield City Council (the Council) will carry out all the functions of the Director-General under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) including assessment of the project.
Description of proposal: The Proponent is seeking approval of a Concept Plan and Project Application (covering Stage 1) for redevelopment and renewal of the Dept of Housing Estate in Bonnyrigg (excluding a number of privately owned properties existing within the Estate) involving:
- Demolition of existing dwellings in stages.
- Staged construction of approximately 2,330 dwellings in 18 stages over 13 years, including lifted apartments, attached homes (in 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8-plex configurations) and detached homes.
2007/2008 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - reference number: G04-06-054 (17)
The audited Financial Statements for 2007/2008 are available for inspection at Council’s Administration Centre, Avoca Road Wakeley, at the Customer Service Centre 36 Ware Street Fairfield and at the various libraries within Fairfield.
They can also be viewed online by clicking here.
The public may make written submissions to Council on the report until 2 December 2008.
Summary of Financial Reports
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2007/2008
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2006/2007
$'000
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Results from Operations
Total income from continuing operations
Total expenses from continuing operations
Net operating result for the year
Net operating result before grants and contributions provided for capital purposes
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137,163
120,902
16,261
11,637
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123,188
111,689
11,499
6,442
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Financial Position
Total current assets
Total current liabilities
Total non-current assets
Total non-current liabilities
Total equity
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98,038
42,187
898,031
10,382
943,500
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87,863
39,661
564,300
11,039
601,363
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Other Financial Information
Unrestricted current ratio
Debt service ratio
Rate coverage ratio
Rates and annual charges outstanding
percentages
Building and infrastructure renewals ratio
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3.53 : 1
0.0261 : 1
0.54 : 1
4.80%
1.01 : 1
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3.32 : 1
0.0337 : 1
0.58 : 1
4.78%
1.41 : 1
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Should you wish to make comments on the Fairfield City Council public exhibition of the Financial Statements, please write a letter or email to the following addresses:
Mail: PO Box 21, Fairfield NSW 1860
Fax: 97254249
You can also comment online. Please click here.
Your letter or email should include the reference number G04-06-054 (17) and
for any further information regarding this matter, please contact Tony Smith on 9725 0123 during business hours.
RE - EXHIBITION OF DRAFT VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT
- Staged construction of a multi-purpose centre comprising community, retail and commercial uses.
- Retention and upgrade of existing roads, construction of new roads and provision of a pedestrian and bicycle movement network.
- Reconfiguration and upgrade of existing public open space, stormwater infrastructure works.
- Retention, extension and upgrades of existing services infrastructure to maintain supply through construction and cater for the increased population
The Stage 1 Project Application comprises:
- Construction of new dwellings, comprising a mixture of one and two storey attached and detached homes and subdivision into torrens title lots.
- Retention and upgrade of existing roads, realignment and extension of Bunker Parade and construction of new roads.
- Reconfiguration of an existing park (part of which is currently known as Tarlington Reserve) and provision of public infrastructure.
- Stormwater infrastructure works including construction of a stormwater detention facility in a proposed new park.
- Retention and extension of existing services infrastructure.
Application of Part 3A
The Minister for Planning has formed the opinion pursuant to clause 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005 (MP SEPP) that the project is for the purpose of development described in Schedule 1 of the (MP SEPP) (Clause 13, Group 5 Residential, Commercial or Retail Projects). The proposal is thus declared to be a project to which Part 3A of the Act applies.
Exhibition
The Environmental Assessment will be on exhibition from 19 December 2007 until 15 February 2008 at the following locations during their regular business hours:
Department of Planning
Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney – 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
Fairfield City Council
- Administration Centre, 86 Avoca Road Wakeley – 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
- Bonnyrigg Library, Bonnyrigg Shopping Plaza, Bonnyrigg Avenue, Bonnyrigg - Mon-Thurs 9.30am -8pm, Fri 9.30am -5pm, Sat 9.15am-12 noon
A copy of the Director General’s Environmental Assessment Requirements and the Environmental Assessment prepared by the proponent may also be viewed on the Department of Planning’s website (
www.planning.nsw.gov.au).
Copies may be downloaded from
www.planning.nsw.gov.au/assessingdev/onexhibition.asp
Stage 1 Architectural Plans
Stage 1 Infrastructure Plans
Survey Plan - T8(S3)
Submissions
You are invited to make a written submission on this proposal. All submissions and enquiries regarding this project application should be directed to the Council, as delegate of the Director-General of the Department of Planning.
This submission should include:
• your name and address;
• Council file reference G14-03-249(1)
• the name and address of the proposal;
• a statement on whether you support or object to the proposal; and
• the reasons why you support or object to the proposal.
Your submission should reach the Council by close of business on 15 February 2008 addressed to:
City Manager
Fairfield City Council
PO Box 21
Fairfield NSW 1860
Under section 75H of the Act the Director-General is required to send copies of submissions or a report of the issues raised in those submissions to the proponent, and to any other authority the Director-General considers appropriate, but the names and addresses would be withheld. If you do not want your submission to be made public, please state this in your submission.
If you have any enquiries you may contact Fairfield City Council by phone or email:
Enquiries: Fairfield City Council - Customer Service Centre 9725 0222
Email: mail@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
