THIS ISSUE• Ryde for Good Health • Relay For Life • Local Government Elections

WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2012Vol 6 No 5

Adults and kids can learn essential commuting and safety skills at our Bike Week cycling clinic

Small Business September 2012September is Small Business Month and the City of Ryde, in partnership with Ryde Business Forum and the Northern Institute of TAFE, is holding a number of free workshops to help local small business owners get an edge on the competition!

Marketing Yourself OnlineA workshop to give you ideas on how you can grow your business using the Internet.When: Wednesday 12 September, 8.00 – 9.00am Where: Wallumatta Room, Ryde Library, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre)

Running a Business from HomeThis workshop will provide information on Council’s guidelines for running a business from home.When: Wednesday 12 September, 6.00 – 8.00pm Where: Wallumatta Room, Ryde Library, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre)

Networking to Grow Your BusinessHelpful advice on how to network and use social media to grow your business.When: Wednesday 19 September, 8.00 – 9.00am Where: Wallumatta Room, Ryde Library, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre)All workshops are free of charge but booking is essential.For further details or to register visit www.cityofrydebusiness.com.au or contact Council on 9952 8222.

Getting rid of that second fridge or upright freezer is one of the easiest ways for households to cut their power bills. These old energy-guzzlers can each cost around $300 a year to operate.Fridge Buyback now targets old upright freezers, as well as the big old fridges chugging away in people’s garages.When you call Fridge Buyback to get rid of your old fridge or freezer you will get:• a $35 rebate*• free in-home removal by experienced removalists.** conditions apply

Second fridges or upright freezers must be in regular use, built before 1996 and 200 litres or greater in size.So if you have a working second fridge or upright freezer you no longer need, call Fridge Buyback on 1800 708 401 during business hours or go to www.fridgebuyback.com.au to arrange for collection.

Fridge Buyback

Our free workshops will help small business owners get an edge on the competition!

Getting rid of your old fridge or upright freezer will help you save on your power bills

Ryde for Good HealthThis is a one-day event that will promote essential bicycle commuting skills for adult cyclists as well as safe techniques for children.

Saturday 22 September9.00am - 3.30pmMeadowbank Park Netball Courts

Bring your bike,

helmet and comfortable

clothing

15-23 September 2012 For more information visit bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au

Lifestyle and opportunity@ your doorstep

Skills gained in the course will be practised on the netball courts and the more advanced riders can do short cycling trips along the new foreshore cycleway that connects Ryde to Gladesville.Features of the event include:• Essentialskillscourseforadultsfrom9.00am-3.30pm• 1houressentialskillscoursesforkidsat10.00am,11.30amand2.00pm• Safecommutingskillscourseforadultsfrom9.30am-3.00pm• Freegiveaways• HealthyfoodandrefreshmentsBookings are essential, call 9952 8222 to reserve your place.For further information go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/bikeweek.

Civic Precinct UpdateA space for Ryde’s creative talentThe City of Ryde has a well-deserved reputation as a hub for the area’s cultural and community activities. The redevelopment of the Civic Precinct will reinforce the location as a centre for creativity and provide a new home for many of these activities, one that is flexible enough to accommodate the wide variety of events Ryde has to offer.The new Civic Centre will have adaptability built in. For example, the flat floor auditorium (larger than the existing Civic Hall) will comfortably accommodate 400 people seated theatre style, or 260 people with space for an orchestra. Alternatively it will be able to seat 200 people in a banquet setting. In addition, a generous stage and wing area will provide space for large groups of performers.Spacious backstage areas are another key auditorium feature and will include a ‘green room’ (an area backstage set aside for performers prior to their performance), which will be larger than the stage and suitable for rehearsals.Technical facilities will include a dedicated control room for sound and lighting, ‘back-of-house’ storage spaces, a goods lift and a kitchen to cater for auditorium functions.The new Civic Centre will provide a versatile auditorium for community activities that currently do not have a fully functional, accessible place to stage events. There will be separate function rooms that special interest groups can hire for their events. These combined facilities will replace the existing Civic Hall, the old Argyle Theatre (that has been unusable for many years) and the Argyle Hall which has had to close recently due to its poor condition.The auditorium will be able to cater for indoor events from ballroom dancing to exercise classes, art shows, rehearsals, exhibitions and receptions. Amateur theatre, school shows and competitions, seminars and citizenship ceremonies will finally have a practical and purpose-built space. The function rooms will be ideal for smaller group meetings and presentations.The right mix of facilities that serve many community purposes has driven the design of the Ryde Civic Precinct redevelopment. Providing the community with new, versatile and functional spaces at no extra cost to ratepayers will ensure that these facilities will be comprehensively used for many years to come.

Ryde Youth TheatreAre you passionate about drama? Do you live, work, study or play within the City of Ryde?Ryde Youth Theatre is looking for young people between the ages of 13 and 17 years to take part in a major production in November.This year’s exciting project is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing set on an alien space station – think Shakespeare meets Dr Who!We’re looking for young people with a flair for acting, writing, stage combat, costumes and set/props/lighting design to help write, perform and produce our show.You must be able to commit to Tuesday evening workshops (during school terms) and evening rehearsals all week from Monday 12 November.There will be two performances on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 November at the Lighthouse Theatre, Macquarie University.To express interest or request more information please email the Artistic Director, Suzanne Hauser at ryt@ryde.nsw.gov.au.

Ryde Youth Theatre is looking for new recruits

Relay For LifeThe annual Relay For Life event brings communities together in the fight against cancer. It is a fun, outdoor, overnight fundraiser, designed to have a festival atmosphere, and is not a race.Relay For Life honours those whose lives have been touched by cancer and is attended by survivors and carers as well as people who have joined a team to walk in remembrance or celebration of their relatives or friends.When: Friday 21 (commencing 4.00pm) – Saturday 22 September Where: Roger Sheeran Oval, Macquarie University Sports Fields, cnr Talavera and Culloden Roads, MarsfieldRegistrations are now open and teams have started forming, but with a target of $60,000 to reach, the City of Ryde, a corporate partner of the Cancer Council, is calling on your support.To register a team go to www.relayforlife.org.au or for further information contact Iuliana Tristram on 9334 1600 or iulianat@nswcc.org.au.

Have some fun while raising funds for cancer research at the Macquarie Ryde Relay for Life

WHAT’S ONHEALTHY CHEMISTRY EXHIBITIONFans of Questacon will be delighted to know that their travelling science exhibition has come to the City of Ryde. Learn about the butterfly that inspired a treatment, robots that can cure cancer, targeting nature’s killer viruses, and much more!Individuals, families, and school and community groups all welcome.When: Daily until Wednesday 19 September, during library opening hours Where: Ryde LibraryThis exhibition is brought to you by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute and sponsored by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research – Questacon.

MAKE AN ORIGAMI CRANEDrop in to West Ryde Library during September and make an origami crane in any size and colour you like! Origami paper and instructions are available at the desk, please ask library staff.Your cranes will be added to the growing display in West Ryde Library, which will remain until the end of September.When: Daily until 30 September, during library opening hours Where: West Ryde Library

MEET DUNCAN BALLKids of all ages are invited to meet the author of the popular series ‘Selby the Dog’ and ‘Emily Eyefinger’.When: Saturday 8 September, 10.30 – 11.30am Where: Ryde Library

CHILDREN’S POETRY WRITING WORKSHOPA free workshop for young writers aged 6 – 12 years. Bookings essential.When: Saturday 8 September, 2.00 – 3.00pm Where: Ryde Library

WHAT MAKES DRAMA DRAMATIC?See your play come to life at this play workshop. For young writers aged 11+ years. Free of charge but bookings essential.When: Saturday 8 September, 3.30 – 5.00pm Where: Ryde Library

TERRYS CREEK SPRING WILDFLOWER WALKA 3km walk through the bush to see Sydney blue gums and red gums. Learn about urban development and our local waterways.When: Sunday 9 September, 9.30 – 11.30amWhere: Waterloo Park

AUTHOR PLATFORM: HUGH MACKAYWhat makes us tick? Hugh Mackay identifies the 10 desires that drive us and explores why we do the things we do. Free of charge but bookings essential.When: Tuesday 18 September, 6.30 – 7.30pm Where: Eastwood Library

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONAn exhibition of photographs by members of the Sydney Korean Photo Club.When: Tuesday 18 – Sunday 30 September Where: Brush Farm House Gallery, Lawson Street, Eastwood

EDITH PIAF – CULTURAL ICONA talk about the life and music of the singer, songwriter, actress and cultural icon. The talk will also include excerpts of her music.This is the first of a series of talks on musical figures from the 20th Century.When: Monday 24 September, 10.30 – 11.30am Where: Ryde Library

For further information go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/whatson or for bookings call 9952 8222.

Public NoticeConstruction of Livvi’s Place‘Livvi’s Place at Yamble Reserve’ is an all-inclusive playground for children of all abilities to play, learn and socialise together. It is the first of its kind to be built the City of Ryde.Hargraves Landscapes has been engaged to build the new play space. Construction is due to commence on Wednesday 5 September 2012, with completion expected by early December 2012.The construction of the play space will include:• demolition and removal of the

existing play structures• construction of new concrete

footpaths and walls• creation of a new garden and turf

areas

• installation of eight new pieces of playground equipment.

The new play space will also contain shade sails, softfall safety surfaces, artificial grass, seating and sculptural artworks.While the amenities building will be open during the construction period, the playground and part of the surrounding park area will be closed during construction.Construction works will take place from 7.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday and 7.30am – 3.30pm on Saturdays. No works will be carried out on public holidays.Alternative playgrounds in this area include Santa Rosa Park, Quarry Road and Beattie Reserve, Beattie Avenue, Ryde.

AMNESTY ON OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKSIf you are feeling guilty about that overdue library book or DVD, then September is your chance to bring it back and wipe the slate clean, without incurring a fine.The City of Ryde is offering a ‘no questions asked’ amnesty on all overdue items throughout the month of September.Just return your overdue books, DVDs or magazines in the returns chutes at any of our five libraries and the overdue fines will be waived.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVEDProperty: 84 – 92 Talavera Road, Macquarie ParkSection 96 Application No: MOD2012/0118Applicant: Meriton Property Services Pty LtdModification to the approved mixed-use development containing a hotel and 3 residential buildings. The changes include:• changes to the built form and layout

of the hotel and residential building A• the conversion of these buildings to

serviced apartments.Changes are also proposed to the landscaping along the Talavera Road frontage and surrounding these two buildings.The application will be referred to the Joint Regional Planning Panel constituted under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act for determination.Submissions regarding the above application must be lodged no later than 19 September 2012.Property: Top Ryde City, 4 – 6 Devlin Street, RydeLocal Development Application No: 2012/0285Applicant: Crown Top Ryde City Pty LtdThe construction of two residential buildings above the existing shopping centre podium in the southwest portion of the site.

Building A (the southern building) will be 6 levels and will accommodate 60 apartments. As part of this building, it is proposed to remove part of the car parking on level 4 to convert this space to apartments.Building A1 (the northern building) will be 5 levels and will accommodate 90 apartments.172 car parking spaces will be allocated for these two buildings. A pedestrian bridge will be constructed at level 5 across ‘La Strada’ to the adjoining landscaped common areas provided for the existing residential towers.The application will be referred to the Joint Regional Planning Panel constituted under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act for determination as the capital investment value exceeds $20 million.Property: 826 Victoria Road, RydeLocal Development Application No: 2012/0288Applicant: Mr J BoothNew multi-dwelling housing development containing 5 dwellings (1 x 2 storey 4 bedroom dwelling at the front, 4 x single storey dwellings at the rear (1 x 4 bedroom and 3 x 3 bedroom)) and strata subdivision.Submissions regarding the above applications must be lodged no later than 26 September 2012.The above applications are not ‘designated development’ under the terms of the Environmental Planning &

Assessment Act, and the City of Ryde is the authority responsible for the determination of the applications.Anyone may make submissions concerning these applications. Submissions are required to be in writing. They should be addressed to the General Manager and sent by post, email or fax or delivered in person to the Civic Centre or the Ryde Planning and Business Centre (all details on the back page). Should the submission be by way of objection to the proposal, the submission should specify the grounds of objection.The City of Ryde has resolved that all submissions received in relation to rezoning and development applications will be publicly accessible on request.The supply of personal information is voluntary. However if you choose to make an anonymous submission it may be given less weight (or no weight) in the overall consideration of the application.The above application and accompanying information may be inspected at the Ryde Planning and Business Centre, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday during the period in which submissions may be made. (Please note: on the second Thursday of each month the hours are 10.00am to 5.00pm.) To make an appointment go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/planningandbusiness or call 9952 8222.

Have Your SayShrimptons Creek Parklands Draft Plan of ManagementThe City of Ryde adopted a Plan of Management for the Shrimptons Creek Parklands in 2009.Since that time, the Ryde Community and Sport Centre (RCSC) has been built at ELS Hall Park and a community plant nursery and community garden are currently being established in Santa Rosa Park.On account of these activities, the City of Ryde has reviewed the Shrimptons Creek Parklands Plan of Management.The Shrimptons Creek Parklands Draft Plan of Management has

been prepared to guide the future development and management of the park in response to the needs and values of the local community and park users. This Draft Plan of Management provides a framework to conserve the park’s natural, cultural and indigenous resources and to promote public recreation, leisure and sport.The Draft Plan of Management is on public exhibition until Friday 5 October 2012.You can view copies of the Draft Plan at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay, at the Customer Service Centre at Ryde Civic Centre and at all City of Ryde libraries.

Written submissions and feedback are welcome. They should be marked ‘Shrimptons Creek Parklands Draft Plan of Management – Submission’ and should be sent to the General Manager by post, email or fax or delivered in person to the Civic Centre (all details on the back page).Submissions must be received by close of business on Wednesday 19 October 2012.For further information call 9952 8222.

Ryde Civic Centre 1 Devlin Street, Ryde NSW 2112 Ryde Planning and Business Centre 1 Pope Street,Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre)

Customer Service 9952 8222TTY 9952 8470Fax 9952 8070

Post Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670Email cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.auSubscribe online at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/cityview

Clr Roy Maggio Locked Bag 2069 North Ryde NSW 1670 Tel: 0418 299 347 rmaggio@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Clr Gabrielle O’DonnellDeputy Mayor3/3-5 Amiens Street Gladesville NSW 2111 Tel: 9817 2019 godonnell@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Clr Ivan Petch3 Jetty Road Putney NSW 2112 Tel: 9809 1847 ivanp@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Clr Vic TaggLocked Bag 2069 North Ryde NSW 1670 Tel: 0412 369 510 victor_tagg@hotmail.com

Clr Michael ButterworthLocked Bag 2069North Ryde NSW 1670Tel: 0413 944 475 mbutterworth@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Clr Artin Etmekdjian, MayorLocked Bag 2069 North Ryde NSW 1670 Tel: 9952 8332 mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Clr Justin LiLocked Bag 2069 North Ryde NSW 1670 Tel: 0412 614 174 jli@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Clr Terry Perram12 Clanwilliam Street Eastwood NSW 2122 Tel: 9874 7904 tperram@ryde.nsw.gov.au

WEST WARD

Clr Nicole CampbellLocked Bag 2069 North Ryde NSW 1670 Tel: 0402 132 669 ncampbell@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Clr Bill PickeringPO Box 460 Gladesville NSW 1675 Tel: 0404 074 299 bpickering@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Clr Jeff Salvestro-MartinPO Box 4104 Denistone East NSW 2112 Tel: 0413 043 423 salvestro-martin@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAMPO Box 631 Gladesville NSW 2111 Tel: 8004 5053 or 0412 048 330 sarkis@yedelian.com

CENTRAL WARD

EAST WARD

CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLORS

You are welcome to contact your local councillors by phone or email. Councillors are also available for face-to-face meetings by appointment.Individual contact details are listed above, or call the City of Ryde on 9952 8222 to leave a message. To find out which ward you live in go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/wardmap.

UPCOMING MEETINGSCouncil and Committee meetings will resume after the results of the Local Government Election have been declared.Keep an eye on future issues of the Ryde City View for details, or go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/meetings.For further information call 9952 8222.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONSSaturday 8 September is polling day for the next local government elections.

VotingVoting is compulsory if you are an Australian citizen over 18 years of age and live in our local government area. The penalty for not voting is $55.00.There is no absent voting and applications for pre-poll and postal voting have now closed, so you must vote at a polling station for your ward.

Check Your Enrolment and WardThere are three wards in the City of Ryde: East, Central and West. To check your enrolment and ward go to www.votensw.info or call 1300 135 736.Please note that the electoral rolls for this election closed on 31 July 2012.

Find a Polling StationPolling stations will be open between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.To find your nearest polling station, go to www.votensw.info or call 1300 135 736. You can also find a list of polling stations at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/elections.

Candidate InformationFor a full list of candidates go to www.votensw.info or call 1300 135 736. You can also find a list of candidates at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/elections.

Further InformationFor further information go to www.votensw.info or call the NSW Electoral Commission on 1300 135 736.The VoteNSW website has information in 20 languages, or call 131 450 for a free telephone interpreter service.