CITY LIFESPRING EDITION ISSUE 64 FAIRFIELDCITYCOUNCIL

www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

WHAT’S INSIDE

• Culinary Carnivale• Youth Centre and Adventure Park• Town Centre Upgrades• Upcoming Council events

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Major projects on the horizonFor the past two years as Mayor my priority has been to implement better infrastructure for our City, in particular making it more affordable and family friendly.

Major infrastructure projects take time, but as is evident throughout this issue of City Life, we are seeing real progress.

As a Council we have been working very hard to increase our effi ciency, which enables us to deliver more resources in our local streets for our local community.

That is why I am particularly excited about our water park planned for Prairiewood Leisure Centre, the $1.4 million Adventure Park and the $8.5 million Fairfi eld Youth and Community Centre. These projects will deliver some fantastic recreational opportunities for families and children in the City.

Fairfi eld Library is also undergoing a well-deserved $3.2 million expansion, improving facilities and making it large enough to meet our City’s growing needs.

Implementing more parking has always been a priority. Council is delivering a new, free car park in Barbara Street, Fairfi eld. The Dutton Lane Car Park Redevelopment will start, providing a multi-storey, secure, undercover car park. Council has already delivered car parks in Canley Heights, Canley Vale and made many others free.

These are just some of the exciting projects that are ahead for our City.

As Mayor I am committed to continuous improvement and will always ensure our community receives the services and assets it needs.

Frank Carbone Mayor of Fairfield Cityfcarbone@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Pedestrian crossings and footpaths in Fairfi eld Heights Town Centre have been completed

Derby Street Park, Canley Vale upgradeNew solar panels have reduced Council’s electricty consumption by 10.3% compared to last year

IMPROVING OUR CITY

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Council completed 900 metres of footpath replacements and developed 5,700 metres of new footpaths across our City in the past six months

Circuit walking paths at Horsley Park and Emerson Street Reserve completed

Canley Heights Community Centre and car park were completed

Additional CCTV cameras in the City

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YOUR RATESAT WORK

1. Local Roads, Footpaths and Stormwater Drains $33,1402. Domestic Garbage Operations $21,9083. Council Buildings $12,2254. Library Resources and Assets $11,5125. Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance - Planned $11,3126. Leisure Centres Operations $10,0727. Long Day Care $8,4488. Civil, Urban and Landscape Design $6,8839. Property Development Fund $5,93610. Parks and Playgrounds $ 5,79911. Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance - Routine $4,61512. Waste Management Domestic Clean Up Operations $4,24913. Stormwater Management Stormwater Levy $4,017 14. Street Lighting $ 3,703 15. Development & Local ActivityApplications, Zoning Certifi cates, Planning Appeals & Advice $2,82116. Open Space $2,64817. Management of Council Multi-Storey Car Parks $2,48818. Leisure Centres Dry Recreation $2,20819. Leisure Centres Customer and Member Services $2,00020. Disaster Preparation, Response and Recovery $1,70021. Sports Fields $1,65322. Information Technology (IT) Maintain Infrastructure $1,52023. Aquatics (Leisure Centres) $1,51524. Children and Family Services Multi-Purpose Services $1,40125. Communications and Marketing $1,313

1. Prairiewood Leisure Centre Water Park $3m2. Circuit Walking Paths $100k3. Adventure Playground, Fairfi eld $350k4. Youth Centre, Faifi eld $7.7m5. Dutton Lane Car Park, Cabramatta $8m6. Fairfi eld Library expansion $3.3m7. Multi Deck Car Park Upgrade $400k8. Barbara Street Car Park $485,759k9. Flying Fox Play Equipment Bonnyrigg $322,43410. Canley Heights Town Centre Improvements $300k11. Wilson Road Reserve Bonnyrigg Heights $300k

MAJOR PROJECTS $ BUDGET 2014-2015

SERVICES PROVIDED > $1M

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Household data from Rates assessments

There are over 198,000 people in Fairfi eld

There are over 62,700 households in Fairfi eld

There are over 15,600 businesses in Fairfi eld

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These pie charts show a breakdown of the upcoming major projects and the services that Council provides to the community

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The red or green-lidded bin is collected weekly.

Polystyrene or foam

Food scrapsPlastic bags/wrap plastics

Garden waste Nappies

Broken ceramics Crockery Glassware and mirrors

WHAT CAN I PLACE IN MY RED OR GREEN LIDDED BIN?

WHAT CAN I PLACE IN MY YELLOW-LIDDED BIN?

Council offers Fairfi eld City residents two FREE household rubbish collections for large items about every six months. There is a limit to the amount of rubbish for collection. Call 9725 0222 for more information regarding Council’s Clean-up requirements.

HOUSEHOLD WASTE

Cardboard

Milk and juice cartons

Paper

Newspapers and magazines

Aluminium cans

Steel cans and aerosol containers

Glass bottles

Plastic bottles and hard plastic containers

The yellow-lidded bin is collected fortnightly.

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CULINARY CARNIVALE

Popular television chef Miguel Maestre will make a return visit to Fairfi eld next month for the mouth-watering Culinary Carnivale.

Fairfi eld‘s Spencer Street will be transformed into a colourful street party on Saturday, 25 October 2014.

The Spanish and Latin American Festival is now a star attraction of The Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Month and will again bring together Sydney’s foodies under a ‘carnivale’ atmosphere full of cultural performances, delicious dishes and colourful displays.

This year the legendary Asado barbecue makes a welcome return.

Culinary Carnivale highlights include:

• Miguel Maestre cooking demonstrations at noon and 2.30pm• Mayoral address 12.45pm• Performers – Brazilian show, Victor Valdes and His Real Mexico, drumming by Candombe Yauguru • Football giveaways kindly donated by Marconi Stallions (performance stage at 2.25pm)• Food stalls• Face paintingVisitors can taste a variety of other delicious fare such as churros and empanadas and a selection of sweet treats.

So come along and join “La Vida Buena” (The Good Life) on Saturday, 25 October from 11am to 4pm. Visit www.fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au/ culinarycarnivale for more information.

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PROUDLY PRESENTED BY FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL

Council would like to thank all our sponsors

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GOOD FOOD MONTHSIGNATURE DISHESCABRAMATTA, CANLEY VALE AND CANLEY HEIGHTS

‘FOOD AND FUSION’TASTE & TALK GOURMET FOOD LAO, ASSYRIAN AND ITALIAN

Eat your way through the authentic, mouth-watering signature dishes of Cabramatta, Canley Vale and Canley Heights’ South-East Asian restaurants, featuring pho, chilli mud crab and crisp chicken with egg noodles.

Start at Canley Vale Road to discover Canley Vale and Canley Heights’ dishes and delights, or explore the arcades on either side of John Street in Cabramatta.

The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Month showcases the authentic cuisine available in Fairfi eld City. For more information about the signature dishes visit www.fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au/goodfood. Like us on facebook: Cabramatta - A Taste of Asia.

Good food, wine tasting and a warm welcome await you at Fairfi eld City Museum and Gallery.

Why not indulge yourself and enjoy a hearty and tasty degustation meal, including an Asian entrée (Lao style), Italian Gnocchi, fresh wood fi re oven baked bread and a very special aromatic Assyrian main dish, concluding with a delicious gelato dessert in the unique historic environment. The guest chefs from the region will share secrets of their signature dishes.

A complimentary tea meditation will be held for early birds on the day. Strictly limited vacancies, so book now.

When: Sunday, 26 October 2014

Time: 9.30am for 10.30am-2.30pm

Where: Fairfi eld City Museum and Gallery, corner The Horsley Drive and Oxford Street, Smithfi eld

Cost: $15 per person

For bookings and enquiries please call Fairfi eld City Museum and Gallery on (02) 9609 3993 or email museumgallery@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

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PLACES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Fairfi eld Park is a hive of activity, with construction of the Adventure Playground and Fairfi eld Youth and Community Centre under way.

The $1.4 million Adventure Playground is expected to be completed in time for the summer holidays, while the $8.55 million Fairfi eld Youth and Community Centre should be completed by November 2015.

These two state-of-the-art facilities, within a 10-minute walk of Fairfi eld CBD and station, will bring high-quality recreational opportunities to children of all ages.

Fairfi eld Youth and Community Centre will be a hub for young people,

featuring indoor basketball courts, trampolines, a climbing wall, wi-fi

access, meeting rooms and a large hall for sports and performing arts.

The Adventure Park is designed for children in their early teens, providing

“adventure play” style recreational opportunities for older children. It

features an 11m high giant climbing net, sky bridge and slide combination

(one of the tallest of its kind in Australia) and a 33m long double fl ying

fox. This will all be in a setting of soft fall, surrounded by the natural

shade of new and existing trees.

Additionally, the new park will feature a table tennis table, barbecues and

picnic tables so the whole family can enjoy the space.

Mayor Frank Carbone (centre) and (from left) Cr Milovan Karajcic, Cr Lawrence White, Member for Fowler Chris Hayes, and Deputy Mayor Cr George Barcha turn the fi rst sod to mark the start of major construction works for the new $8.55 million Fairfi eld Youth and Community Centre.

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TOWN CENTRE UPGRADESFairfi eld City Council is committed to improving its town centres. A number of works have been completed, are in progress, or are planned for the coming year.

Footpaths in many of the centres have been upgraded, including Arthur, Broomfi eld and Park streets, Cabramatta, and the remainder of the The Boulevarde in Fairfi eld Heights.

In Fairfi eld, the Barbara Street car park will be expanded later this year, adding another 46 spaces to car parking in Fairfi eld City Centre.

In Smart Street, the streetscape from The Crescent (where the Interchange has just been completed) up to Spencer Street will be upgraded with pavement treatments, street trees and street furniture.

Other Fairfi eld City Centre projects for this year include The Crescent Streetscape Enhancement (from Ware Street to Hamilton Road) and Footpath Connection Upgrades (two projects in Nelson Street).

New public toilets have been installed at the Nelson Street Multi-Storey and Downey Lane Multi-Storey car parks.

At Canley Vale, Transport for NSW has started work on a new multi-storey commuter car park.

Council has a number of projects that have started or are about to start, such as the Fairfi eld Youth and Community Centre, the Adventure Park, the expansion of Fairfi eld City Library, installation of a water park (including a surf rider) at Prairiewood Leisure Centre, renovations and upgrades to sportsgrounds, upgrades to roads, kerbs and gutters – the list goes on.

HOUSING IN FAIRFIELDHAVE YOUR SAY

Sydney will grow by 1.3 million people by 2031. To help with Sydney’s growth, the State Government has set a target of 24,000 additional dwellings in Fairfi eld City by 2031.

Council is investigating areas where it can increase the number of homes in the Fairfi eld, Fairfi eld Heights, Fairfi eld East and Villawood neighbourhoods by permitting villas/townhouses and fl ats/apartments.

These areas are close to services and facilities, railway stations, and open space and allow future residents to walk to town centres.

Council will run community consultation up to Wednesday, 1 October, 2014 giving the community opportunity to comment and submit ideas on the areas identifi ed for Fairfi eld’s housing growth.

Information is available by visiting Council’s website www.fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au and navigating to Build, Planning - Strategies and Studies or call 9725 0222. Write before Wednesday, 1 October, 2014.

Footpath work in Cabramatta Footpath work in Fairfi eld Heights

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COMMUNITY WELLBEING

Lansvale Reserve has been described as one of Fairfi eld City’s hidden gems and, after a $250,000 Council makeover, it’s time to share the appeal of this charming spot.

Just off Knight Street, Lansvale, and sitting on the banks of Prospect Creek, the reserve offers shady trees and grassed areas, picnic tables and shelter, and a brand new road safety circuit.

Young bicycle riders from Fairfi eld City and elsewhere will now be able to learn about road safety or just enjoy the new facility while picnicking with mum and dad.

The track is the fi rst of its kind for the area and provides a safe location for children aged 3 to 12 years to ride bikes and scooters. The safety circuit provides a range of experiences for riders of differing levels of ability and age.

Other work in the upgrade includes new play equipment, linking and upgrading existing facilities with new development, and linking an existing cycle route to the site.

It is expected the site will provide facilities not only for the residents of Lansvale, but also visitors who travel from other parts of Fairfi eld City.

Mayor Frank Carbone with young cyclists Hannah, Jasmine, Lachlan and Mikaela at the Lansvale Reserve road safety circuit.

CABRA-VALE PARKTo celebrate Cabra-Vale Memorial Park turning 100 years this October, Fairfi eld City Council is inviting everyone to share their stories, memories and photographs.

An event will be held in October to commemorate the offi cial opening of the park, which took place on 31 October, 1914.

The stories and memories of the park will show how it has evolved over time and how it has played a central role in community life.

These stories will be collected and published as a book by Council. A copy of this book will go into a special commemorative Time Capsule, which will be buried as part of the centenary celebrations.

During the past 100 years Cabra-Vale Memorial Park has transformed into a beautiful landscape of mosaic designs for paths, seats and recreational space. The art promotes a culture that is rich in diversity and captures a history of signifi cant changes. The park also serves as a war memorial.

If you have a moment or memory you would like to share please contact Marilyn Gallo (Local Studies Librarian) by email at mgallo@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au or contact 9725 0347.

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A successful collaboration between Fairfi eld City Council and a local Parkour group has resulted in people ‘going off the rails’!

Council offi cially opened a specialist parkour and street-workout training area on 31 August at Emerson Street Reserve in Wetherill Park. The facility is the result of Council working with local Parkour practitioners from Team 9Lives to custom design the training area.

Parkour is a highly athletic, yet spiritual art form. Often recognised for its large jumps and cat-like movements, it involves practitioners moving through their landscapes, using obstacles - ledges, stairs, walls - to create movement.

Fairfi eld is considered the hub of Parkour in Sydney, led by Team 9Lives. The group consists of a core of 22 athletes who hold regular classes that attract up to 200 students a week. They also enthralled the 15,000 people who attended this year’s Bring It On! Festival with a live performance.

Team 9Lives worked with Council to design the fi tness park with off-the-shelf, static equipment at Emerson Street Reserve. The facility is proving very popular, attracting not only plenty of locals, but also professional athletes from around Sydney, such as the Bondi Beach BAR Brutes.

For a taste of physical training at Emerson Park Reserve, visit this YouTube link: http://youtu.be/4t7Np90D1pw

WALKING CIRCUITSCouncil recently fi nished installing outdoor gym equipment and new walking paths at Horsley Park Showground. A second outdoor gym will open soon at Emerson Street Reserve.

In the coming years, Council aims to install a number of outdoor gyms and walking circuits across the City. The outdoor gyms use a combination of static and dynamic equipment that allow users to work the whole body or just focus on a particular area that needs attention.

This initiative is about encouraging everyone in our community to lead healthier lives by becoming more physically active and to eat healthier. Apart from the obvious health benefi ts, the new gym equipment and walking circuits are a great way to meet new people in a fun and relaxed environment.

As part of the Recreational Needs Strategy (Everybody Walking Circuit Path), Council will be rolling out new signage in order to help residents get and stay in shape. Residents will also be able to scan a QR code placed around the parks, which will link them to the latest information about Fitness in Fairfi eld.

Residents can also join local walking groups, such as Horsley Park, Fairfi eld Seniors, Stockland, Bossley Park and Cabramatta. These groups cater for all

ages and people of all fi tness levels.

PARKOUR EQUIPMENT

Team 9Lives and Bondi Beach BAR Brutes with the new equipment

The Horsley Park outdoor gym

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As part of Council’s ongoing program to reduce the risk of fl ooding across the City, Council is undertaking a fl ood study in the Smithfi eld West catchment.

Flood studies determine the extent of fl ooding in particular areas. The information gained from these studies is used to identify measures to manage the risk of fl ooding, which may include structural works, planning controls and emergency response measures.

The catchment of Smithfi eld West extends from Polding Street and King Road in the south to the light industrial area of Smithfi eld Town Centre in the north.

Council will be surveying residents in this catchment to learn about their experiences of fl ooding. The survey will take place during September.

For more details about the fl ood study, visit www.fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or contact Council’s Catchment Management branch on 9725 0222.

ASBESTOS DISPOSAL SCHEMEThe NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has awarded $781,000 to 24 local government areas in NSW to participate in the Householders’ Asbestos Disposal Scheme. This trial will run for 12 months.

The grants, awarded as part of the Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, will offset the collection and transport costs for small residential amounts of bonded asbestos waste.

To be eligible for the Western Sydney Residential Asbestos Disposal Scheme (WSRADS) you must:

• Own a residential property in the Fairfi eld Local Government Area

• Be legally disposing of bonded asbestos (non-friable asbestos)

When participating in the scheme you must follow legislative requirements and pre-register. Visit Council’s website, www.fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au, for more information.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

SMITHFIELD WEST FLOOD STUDY

The fl ood study will invlove a community survey followed by a topographic survey

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ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIRCouncil has launched a locally produced version of the Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair.

To be played at all Council meetings, Australian Citizenship ceremonies and events, the rendition was recorded with the thought that it would use the two main verses of the song and be produced with local indigenous and non-indigenous talent.

Rising operatic singer Angela Arduca, of Cecil Park, was was thrilled when she was approached to record the two-verse version of the anthem. Local record producer Phil Anquetil, from Phrased Differently, mixed the music and recorded Angela’s vocals. Added to the recording is didgeridoo, played by fl autist Daniel McPherson.

The result is a spectacular rendition of Advance Australia Fair that will instil great pride when Fairfi eld residents hear this version knowing it is a quality, local production.

The song was launched at Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday, 26 August. It is on Council’s website so people can download a copy for free should they wish to hear it or have their own copy.

Council is about to upgrade its website to ensure you can access the information you need quickly and effectively. Changes were made to Council’s website at the end of 2013, changing the look and streamlining the information so it is relevant and consolidated.

The next stage of the upgrade will ensure the site is easy to read, navigate and use. New technology, integrations, reporting ability and online forms will ensure that it is fresh, functional and has greater community interaction and support.

The changes will also let you more easily communicate and do business with Council.

WEBSITE UPGRADE

Vocalist Angela Arduca, record producer Phil Anquetil and fl autist/didgeridoo player Daniel McPherson

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WHAT’S ON

SEPTEMBER2014

Saturday20 September

SUMMER SWIM SEASON OPENS AT OUR LEISURE CENTRES

Monday22 September to 26 September

WATER SAFETY WEEKPrairiewood 9757 2433Fairfi eld 9754 2078Cabravale 9723 441

Tuesday23 September to 3 OctoberSCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Fairfi eld City Museum & Gallery

Saturday27 SeptemberFASCINATORS OR COCKTAIL HATS

9am to 4pmFairfi eld City Museum & Gallery

Monday29 September

YOGA BOOT CAMPFairfield Leisure Centre6.30am Mon, Wed, Fri(fees apply)

Monday29 September to 3 October

SPRING PROGRAMPrairiewood 9757 2433Fairfi eld 9754 2078Cabravale 9723 441

OCTOBER Monday6 OctoberLABOUR DAYPublic holiday

Sunday26 OctoberCHEMICAL CLEAN UP 9am to 3pmFairfi eld ShowgroundSmithfi eld Road Prairiewood

Friday31 OctoberTHE HAUNTED MUSEUM5pm to 7pmFairfi eld City Museum & Gallery

Friday31 OctoberTHE HAUNTED MUSEUM5pm to 7pmFairfi eld City Museum & Gallery

NOVEMBER Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 NovemberRELAY FOR LIFE

Horsley Park ReserveHorsley Park

Wednesday5 NovemberTINY TOTS ART WORKSHOP11am to noonFairfi eld City Museum & Gallery

FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact Fairfi eld City Council 9725 0222

UPCOMING COUNCIL EVENTS

GOOD FOOD MONTHSaturday, 25 October, , 11am to 4pmCULINARY CARNIVALE Spanish and Latin American Food FestivalSpencer Street Fairfi eld

Sunday, 26 October, 10.30am to 2.30pmFOOD & FUSION: Lao, Assyrian, Italian and Wine TastingFairfi eld City Museum & Gallery, Smithfi eld, bookings essential

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PHONE 9725 0222 | FAX 9725 4249

WAKELEY ADMINISTRATION CENTRE86 Avoca Road, WakeleyBusiness Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 21, Fairfi eld NSW 1860Email mail@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

IN CASE OF EMERGENCYAmbulance/Fire/Police 000Power failures - Integral Energy 131 003

WATER AND GAS PROBLEMS Sydney Water 132 090Gas leaks - AGL 131 909

FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS or COMMUNITY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS please call 9725 0222

George Barcha (Deputy Mayor) 0427 901 166gbarcha@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Charbel Saliba0417 708 582csaliba@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Lawrence White0438 222 971lwhite@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Milovan Karajcic0417 770 110mkarajcic@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Frank Carbone MayorTel 9725 0203fcarbone@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Ninos Khoshaba0447 112 210nkhoshaba@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Joe Molluso0418 440 971jmolluso@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Ken Yeung0416 113 888kyeung@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Zaya Toma0450 924 933ztoma@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

MAYOR

Del Bennett0409 665 101dbennett@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Dai Le0410 899 787dle@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Kien Ly0427 961 710kly@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

Nhan Tran0458 300 255ntran@fairfi eldcity.nsw.gov.au

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