Rockdale Review Community-Newsletter-February-2012 (1)

Councillor Judy Feeney
Liberal
C/o Rockdale City Council
PO Box 21 Rockdale NSW 2216
M 0434 600 053
E jfeeney@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Joe Awada
Labor
PO Box A343
Arncliffe NSW 2205
T/F 9567 9737
M 0438 223 600
E jawada@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Liz Barlow
Independent
40 Grantham Street
Carlton NSW 2218
T 9553 9681 F 9553 9689
M 0417 490 882
E lbarlow@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
FIRST WARD
SECOND WARD
THIRD WARD
FOURTH WARD
FIFTH WARD
Your Councillors
Councillor Peter Poulos
Liberal
PO Box 136 Bexley NSW 2207
T/F 9599 4743
M 0416 101 663
E ppoulos@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Jan Brennan
Liberal
PO Box 6 Arncliffe NSW 2205
T/F 9597 7185
M 0412 388 563
E rcc@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Yvonne Bellamy JP
Independent
95 Canonbury Grove
Bexley North NSW 2207
T 9554 3974
F 9554 9541
Councillor Angelo Anestis
Labor
T/F 9597 4641
M 0422 227 882
Councillor Michael Nagi
Independent
17/13-15 Wollongong Road
Arncliffe NSW 2205
M 0403 222 666
Councillor Lesa de Leau
Greens
PO Box 410
Brighton Le Sands NSW 2216
F 9262 1777
M 0413 581 603
E ldeleau@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor John La Mela
Liberal
M 0434 140 996
E jlamela@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Bill Saravinovski
Labor
Mayor
PO Box 139 Banksia NSW 2216
F 9567 8632
M 0412 139 068
E bsaravinovski@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor James Macdonald
Independent
Deputy Mayor
M 0434 140 530
E jmacdonald@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Shane O’Brien
Labor
M 0418 227 977
E sobrien@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor John Flowers
Liberal
T/F 9556 3106
E jflowers@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
This document contains important information about
Rockdale City Council. If you do not understand, please
visit Council's Customer Service Centre at 2 Bryant Street
Rockdale on Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Council Staff will be happy to arrange interpreter services
for you. You may also contact Telephone Interpreter
Services in 131 450 and ask them to ring Rockdale City
Council on 9562 1666 on your behalf.
Customer Service Centre
9562 1666www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au
This document is printed on environmentally
responsible papers manufactured under the
environmental management system ISO 14001
using Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) pulp sourced
from sustainable, well managed forests.
The Hon. Shaoquett Moselmane mlc
Labor
M 0411 337 525
E smoselma@bigpond.com
2 Bryant Street Rockdale NSW 2216
Tel 02 9562 1666 Fax 02 9562 1777
Email rcc@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
DX 25308 Rockdale
Council’s Customer Service Centre is
open on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm
It has been a great start to 2012 celebrating the
contribution of people and communities in our City.
As I said in the recently released Annual Report, “The
City of Rockdale is a City of opportunities, strong local
communities... we look forward to a vibrant future and
I am proud of what we have accomplished and continue
to achieve in our City”.
The New Year arrived with a bang with the ‘Best Ever’
fireworks display on Lady Robinsons Beach, and 50
residents will never forget Australia Day 2012 as they
became citizens of our Nation in a moving ceremony at
Peter Depena Reserve. The City also celebrated the Year
of the Dragon and acknowledged the contribution of the
Chinese Community in Chinese New Year celebrations.
The school year is also under way. I want to recommend
to you some of the services in Council’s libraries for
students. Intrepica is a free online resource aimed at
helping children with literacy. Our libraries also provide
the Your Tutor service which connects students to
expert Australian tutors when they need assistance. Both
services are free for members of Council’s libraries.
As always, I welcome your feedback and look forward to
working with you for our City’s even greater future.
Councillor Bill Saravinovski, Mayor
Rockdale Community Newsletter
February 2012
Australia
Day 2012
Celebrate
What’s
Great
Bexley
Pool
Have
Your Say
Seniors
Week
Free
Activities
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Sail Sydney
Spotlight On Local Business
Cupcake Dolly
Offers delightful cupcakes, giant cupcakes and specialty
cakes, made with fresh ingredients.
242 Rocky Point Road, Ramsgate, phone 9529 9224
A Unique Identity
for the Rockdale
Town Centre
Council has prepared a draft Masterplan for the
Rockdale Town Centre.
The Masterplan aims to establish a unique identity for
the Rockdale Town Centre, creating a vibrant, lively and
pedestrian-friendly environment which builds on the
existing character and strengths of the centre.
Part of Council’s Thriving Town Centre initiative, the
Masterplan shows the heart of Rockdale redesigned to
improve access for pedestrians, encourage shopping,
provide a meeting place for the community, as well as
making the area safer by day and night.
Strategies will also be included in the Masterplan to
make vehicle access and parking more convenient whilst
making areas safer for pedestrians.
The Plan will soon be placed on exhibition for
comment from the public. Check Council’s website
wwww.rockdale.nsw.gov.au for the latest information
regarding the Masterplan and public exhibition.
Events in Rockdale City
Community Events Calendar
Council Meeting
Due to renovations, Council Chambers is temporarily
closed. Meetings will be held in Council’s Administration
Building.
When Wednesday 15 February, 6.30pm
Where Conference Room, Level 2 Council Administration
Building, 2 Bryant Street Rockdale
Call Council’s Customer Service Centre on 9562 1666
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Have Your Say, Bexley Swimming and Leisure
Centre Proposal
Information Session and Have Your Say on the proposed
Bexley Swimming and Leisure Centre concept. Have Your
Say by Friday 2 March.
When Wednesdays 15 and 22 February, 2pm – 5pm
Where Bexley Swimming Centre, 98C Preddys Rd, Bexley
Call Council’s Customer Service Centre on 9562 1666
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Rockdale Readers Book Group
First meeting for the year discussing ‘Catcher in the Rye’
When Friday 17 February then the 3rd Friday monthly
Where Rockdale City Library, 448 Princes Hwy Rockdale
Call Natalie Gray at the Library on 9562 1821
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Sans Souci: Sydney’s Playground
Council’s Local History Librarian talks about the unique
aspects that saw Sans Souci as the popular holiday and
tourist destination in the early to mid 20th Century.
When Monday 12 March, 10:30am
Where Sans Souci Library, Corner of Russell and Clareville
Ave, Sans Souci
Call Bookings essential, Sans Souci Library on 9562 1817
Entries now open! Council is now
inviting submissions from both local
and national artists to take part in the
inaugural Outdoor Gallery Art Prize for
temporary public art works.
Successful artworks will be displayed
within the Outdoor Gallery Exhibition
along the Cook Park Foreshore between
Saturday 14 April and Sunday 29 April.
Over $5000 of prizes will be awarded!
Entries close at 5pm, Friday 24 February.
For entry forms visit Council’s Customer
Service Centre, phone 9562 1666 or visit
www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Rockdale Outdoor Gallery Art Prize is
part of the Rockdale Arts Festival 2012.
Successful artworks may be sold during the exhibition
period, conditions apply.
Rockdale
Outdoor
Gallery
Art Prize
BuckeyeTrumpetManbyJamesSimon
Council Wants
Your Opinion
Council is organising two different surveys in the month
of February to identify the community’s perception on
Council’s delivery of services and facilities.
The first survey looks at customer satisfaction with
the Development Applications (DA) process. This
survey is online and a link will be emailed to randomly
selected applicants, landowners and neighbours who
had involvement in a development application process
during 2011. The questions will focus on how Council
treated you throughout the DA process.
The Community Survey focuses on community
satisfaction. It will be conducted by Micromex Research
on behalf of Council and they will telephone 500
randomly selected residents across our City. The
questions will focus on your experiences dealing with
Council, accessing Council’s website and Council’s
general services and facilities.
Both surveys will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes
and your participation will be kept anonymous. Results
will be reported to Council for planning and improving
our services.
For more information contact Council’s Customer
Service Centre on 9562 1666.
Keith Boog, the coordinator of the new Men’s Shed at
the Arncliffe Community Centre is a proud man. He is
proud of what the Men in Arncliffe have achieved with
their Shed since its November opening. “Good men are
already talking,” Keith said.
Keith is a Vietnam Veteran and served for 25 years in the
Army and understands the need for men to have a place
where they can develop camaraderie and friendships.
“The Men’s Shed strongly supports good mental health
in men, preventing loneliness and creates a sense of
belonging,” Keith said.
Arncliffe Men’s Shed
Now Open
The Shed has been fitted out with a range of tools;
Keith hopes that men will be able to bring their own DIY
projects to the Shed. He also hopes the Shed can be
supported by major hardware stores which can provide
demonstrations and useful advice.
Schools are being approached to encourage the
involvement of the younger generation. “Students can
bring their school projects to the Shed and be given a
chance to learn new and useful skills,” Keith said.
Men’s Shed meets every Wednesday 10am-3pm.
For more information call the Arncliffe Community
Centre on 9503 9902.
Sign up to Council’s Environmental
Newsletter to receive updates on
environmental events and activities
www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/
Environmental/subscribe.html
Chengdu - Land of the Panda
A delegation of Chinese Government officials from
Chengdu, Sichuan Province in China were welcome
visitors to Council on Thursday 8 December 2011.
Council’s General Manager, Meredith Wallace, discussed
with the delegation the opportunities available in the
City of Rockdale. Members of the delegation presented
Council with two beautiful wall hangings.

Council celebrated Australia Day with the community
at Peter Depena Reserve on the foreshores of
historic Botany Bay at Dolls Point.
Mayor Bill Saravinovski welcomed 50 members of
our community who became new Australian Citizens.
“Our pride in our Nation is
strong and today is the day
for us to re-commit to making
Australia and the City of
Rockdale an even better place
for the future,” the Mayor said.
With the support of the
Australia Day Council of NSW,
the Australia Day Ambassador
to our City was legendary
singer Kamahl, AM.
Kamahl came to Australia as a migrant in 1953. He
has since carved a permanent place in the Australian
entertainment industry. Kamahl talked and sang of his
love for Australia with the words of his song ‘What
Australia Means to Me’.
“The house I live in and my neighbours...
G’day and the handshake...
The people who came here from nations all around...
Those who built this Country...
The air of feeling free...
It’s the people, that’s Australia to me”
Australia Day Celebrations are a much loved
community event in the City of Rockdale with
entertainment this year from bush band Tuckitinya
and a Welcome to Country from the Koomurri
Aboriginal Dance Group.
Council looks forward to seeing you again next year.
Australia Day 2012 – Celebrate What’s Great
Rockdale Citizens
Awarded on Australia Day
The 2012 City of Rockdale Citizen of the Year,
Mikall Chong (second from right) has made an
exceptional contribution to the City of Rockdale in
the areas of community service, charitable works,
education, environment, employment and the arts,
and culture. Mikall Chong has provided strong
support to migrants in our community.
The 2012 City of Rockdale Young Citizen of the
Year, Elizabeth Mora (second from left) is 21 years
old and is an outstanding youth leader. Elizabeth has
contributed to our community through volunteer
work with refugees and children from a range of
cultural backgrounds. Her Excellency the Governor of
NSW has recognised Elizabeth’s volunteer work.
The 2012 City of Rockdale Sportsperson of the
Year, Keona Lee (middle) has her sights set on being
a champion in her own right in her chosen sports of
figure skating and golf. Keona also contributes to her
community by being actively involved in promoting
the sport she loves and participating in the Student
Representative Council at her school.
Council is seeking public comment on the proposed
concept plan for an upgrade of Bexley Pool. Everyone
has an opportunity to comment. Plans and information
are available on Council’s website, at the Bexley Pool,
Council’s Customer Service Centre and all Rockdale
City branch libraries.
Council is holding information days at the Bexley Pool
on Wednesdays 15 and 22 February from 2pm to 5pm.
These sessions are informal and open to all in our City.
Council Officers will be available to answer any questions
you may have in relation to the proposed concept design.
“The community told us what they want in their
swimming centre. I am thrilled that we can start down
Seniors Week runs from Sunday 18 to Sunday 25 March
and Council is organising a range of activities with
balloted tickets available to senior local residents.
COACH TRIPS
Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23.
COFFEE CRUISES
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21.
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD MATINEE
Rockdale Musical Society - Saturday 17 and Saturday 24.
To apply, complete the form on the right and return
it to Council by 4:30pm on Wednesday 29 February.
You cannot specify your preferred trip. A maximum
of 2 tickets per household will be issued to the
first applicants drawn by ballot. Only one entry per
household will be accepted.
Please note that applicants in the first ballot which
closed on Monday 6 February have all been successful.
Applicants will be notified by mail.
Free
Activities
There are two more Seniors Week activities for which
there is NO BALLOT but bookings are essential on
9562 1862 by Wednesday 29 February - Limited places.
Art After Hours: Evening trip to the NSW Art Gallery
on Wednesday 21 March. Experience music in the art
bar, exhibition and celebrity talks or free films. A coach
will leave Rockdale Hall, 36 George St, Rockdale at 4pm
and return to the York Street Car Park at 9:45pm.
The Show Must Go On! The Makings of a
Community Theatre Production: Meet a member of
the Rockdale Musical Society and find out about how you
can be involved as a volunteer! Morning tea included.
Tuesday 27 March, 10:30am-12:30pm
Bexley Community Centre, 405 Bexley Road, Bexley.
SENIORS WEEK – TICKET APPLICATION FORM
Name
Address
Suburb Postcode
Phone
Email
Tickets required (please tick):  1 or  2
I use a:  wheelchair  walking frame/walking stick
Return by Wednesday 29 February 2012 to
Rockdale City Council, PO Box 21, Rockdale NSW 2216
There is a lot to see and do in the City of Rockdale and
many of these activities can be accessed without a car.
Council has released the ‘On the Go!’ map and guide
which leads you to the best in our City and then home
again using a
variety of cycling,
walking and public
transport options.
Council has
developed a
cycleway network
that not only
links many areas
in the City, but
also connects to
other areas in
Sydney. Some are
shared walking
trails. Our main
feature is the
Cook Park
Cycleway along
the Botany Bay
foreshore.
The City of
Rockdale has
a number of
picturesque
walking trails
and routes. Try
the 8 kilometre
Rockdale Wetlands Trail which passes through several
wetlands visited by rare migratory birds from as far
away as Siberia.
Public transport options are also easy. There are two
railway lines and more than 20 bus services within the
City of Rockdale.
The ‘On the Go!’ map is available at all Rockdale City
libraries and at Council’s Customer Service Centre,
2 Bryant Street, Rockdale.
OnTheGo!
creARTivity is what you make of it!
Indulge the artist that lives within
you and engage the senses at a
community celebration of art,
creativity and culture for all ages.
Be creative with a wide range
of arts and crafts, instrument
making workshops, cupcake
decorating and find your own
inspiration and fresh ideas with a
range of market stalls.
See the ‘Artistree’ display of art
under the trees contributed by
local artists.
Treat your taste buds with local
food creations or run away to
join the circus playground.
Bring a picnic rug, relax in the park
and unwind with
free live music.
creARTivity is
part of the
Rockdale Arts
Festival 2012.
For more information
call Customer Service
Centre on 9562 1666
or visit Council’s website
www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Sunday 11 March, 11:30am-3:30pm
Arncliffe Park, Arncliffe
‘Our Earth’
Council has available every Tuesday an heritage architect
to provide free advice about restoring, renovating or
maintaining heritage properties.
If you are thinking of lodging a development application
for your heritage-listed house, if you need technical
information or if you think your house should be heritage-
listed, then make an appointment to see the advisor.
Appointments can be made by calling Council’s Urban
Designer Simon Porter on 9562 1691. For advice over
the phone contact Council’s Heritage Advisor Louise
Thom on Tuesdays on 9562 1746.
In BusinessCouncil’s Town Centre Team together with the
St George Sutherland Shire Business Enterprise
Centre (BEC) are continuing a program of free
Assistance Workshops aimed at improving your
business in the City of Rockdale.
“Council is very aware of the critical role that
businesses have in any community. Our City will
continue to flourish through the vision and work of
our local businesses. The Building Better Businesses
Assistance program initiative is designed to help your
business grow. I am proud that Council is able to
support the BEC program,” Mayor Bill Saravinovski said.
Courses will be held in Council’s Administration
Building located at 2 Bryant Street, Rockdale.
Courses include:
 Promoting Your Business Online and Overseas
 Financial Management: Getting the Basics Right
 Sales for Non-Sales People
 Designing a Website to Build Customer Loyalty
 Marketing Basics
Book these free courses through the St George
Sutherland Shire Business Enterprise Centre. Call them
on 9545 5900 or email bookings@becsmallbiz.com.au
For a copy of the brochure contact Council’s Town
Centre Officer John Carter on 9562 1863.
Bexley Pool - Have Your SayBrighter
Future
for the
City
The City of Rockdale’s future looks brighter when it comes to building and development
in the City. The gazettal of the Rockdale Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2011 and
Development Control Plan (DCP) means that these two documents now replace over
50 DCPs and Policies in our City.
The remainder of the City’s new planning framework also comes into force: The
Rockdale Development Control Plan (DCP) 2011; Rockdale Technical Specifications;
Wolli Creek and Bonar Street Precinct Public Domain Plan.
“This new set of controls provides a simple framework for developers, builders and
renovators to work by,” Mayor Bill Saravinovski said. “This new LEP is a foundation stone
on which we can continue to build a city of which we can be proud of.”
the path to bringing their ideas to reality. This proposal
for the Bexley Pool is now open for discussion. Let
us look at how we can bring a greater benefit to our
community and the surrounding area,” Mayor Bill
Saravinovski said.
The Bexley Pool upgrade will provide year round access
to swimming, leisure and fitness. The centre will also
provide 214 car spaces for visitors.
“A 21st Century 50m Olympic-size Pool, a 25m lap pool,
a state of the art gymnasium, spa, sauna, crèche and
other associated leisure facilities will guarantee that this
family-friendly centre will be one of National standing,”
Councillor Shane O’Brien said.
Energy efficiency principles will be incorporated into the
initial construction of the new centre. The design means
that there will be savings in power, pool heating, cooling
and lighting.
Written submissions can be sent to Rockdale City Council,
‘Bexley Swimming and Leisure Centre’, PO Box 21,
Rockdale NSW 2216, or faxed to (02) 9562 1777 or emailed
to bexpool@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
You can also use the online survey available on Council’s
website www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Council must receive your ‘Have Your Say’ response by
Friday 2 March 2012.
A Mayoral Certificate of Recognition was presented
to Kingsgrove High School Student Derestia Hasan by
Council’s Acting Manager of Urban and Environmental
Strategy, David Dekel. Derestia was recognised for the
making of a short film ‘Our Earth’ which addresses how
we can all play a significant role in saving our planet.
You can watch ‘Our Earth’ on www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Heritage
Advisory Service

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