Our major efforts during 2009/10 have been directed towards the Save Union Square issue and the future of the Bays Precinct, working with other local groups, and we continue to seek improved social amenities for Pyrmont, and better public transport.
Bays Precinct Task Force CRG
PA Secretary, John Brooks, has worked tirelessly all year, as the appointed representative of Blackwattle Cove Coalition (BCC) on the Bays Precinct CRG to achieve good integrated planning outcomes for our Inner West Bays. After a delay of several months, I was appointed to represent the Pyrmont community along with Robert Gavagna (PPI). Following a number of workshops, in addition to the regular CRG meetings, a report was produced which outlined the planning principles and objectives which should apply to the Bays development, as well as four strong recommendations, summarised as:
1. No new development proposals to be consider unless they comply with the Planning Principles
2. The Government to approve the broad Objectives and Principles as developed by the CRG;
3. The Government to establish a dedicated authority to coordinate and manage the Bays Precent, with community representation and relevant expertise;
4. The Government to maintain its commitment to community participation in the Bays Precinct Planning Process into Stage 2
Unfortunately, during the deliberations of the CRG, a number of piecemeal planning announcements were made by the Government which undermined the first Objective which seeks Integrated Future Planning and no further ad hoc Government decisions. These were:
a) Baileys Marine development at White Bay Wharf 6 (opposite Pirrama Park)
b) Relocation of the Cruise Passenger Terminal to White Bay Wharves 4 and 5
c) Blackwattle Bay redevelopment (along Pyrmont Bridge Road)
d) Sydney Heritage Fleet to be relocated to Bank Street Public Recreation Area
noting that the proposed developments (b) and (c) both contravene the respective Master Plans for the sites.
A successful community forum was held on 7 July, 2010 organised by John Brooks and Lesley Lynch (Glebe Society) attended by around 150 people from the local communities. The meeting passed a resolution supporting the recommendations of the CRG.
Bank Street – PA members have worked with representatives of other groups, and local stratas to reach agreement on the future of the Bank Street Public Recreation Area. Bill dÁnthes has represented PA in these discussions and I represented the Executive Committee of the Strata of 2 Bowman Street. All groups strongly support the location of the proposed Sydney Community Water Sports Centre at 1 Bank Street. 2 Bowman Street EC opposes the location of the Sydney Heritage Fleet on the NSW Maritime site but the other representatives are not opposing it as they see it as the only way NSW Maritime will agree to allocating part of this site as a public park. NSW Maritime has signed a Terms Sheet with the SHF which sets out the parameters under which the organisation will receive a 40 year lease for the land. The term sheet also supports the SHF taking over a large area of water which leaves little for the WSC and this water allocation is opposed by community groups, the Glebe rowing clubs and the proponents of the WSC. NSW Maritime has yet to finalise agreement with the WSC representatives and community groups, including PA are urging both parties to finalise negotiations. In the meantime, NSW Maritime has given parties currently occupying the site notice to quit, but on the understanding that the passive boating users will be able to come to an agreement on arrangements for their continued use of the site. The illegal commercial activities will cease and it is proposed by the community groups that planning commence for the implementation of the park development.
Wentworth Park/Sydney Fish Markets – 2010 has been a very successful year for the community with the commencement of work on the removal of the walls along Wattle Street, the opening up of the viaduct archways, and the landscaping of additional parkland handed over by the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust to the City of Sydney. In addition, the WPSCT and the CoS have agreed to allocate further funds in order to open up the northern boundary of the complex to integrate it with the northern end of Wentworth Park. BCC will now focus efforts on achieving a better outcome for Sites B1 and B2 along Pyrmont Bridge Road, and improved access to Wentworth Park from Pyrmont and Ultimo.
We (BCC) have had another win with the announcement that the NSW Government has committed $20M towards the Fish Markets redevelopment, in particular to open up the foreshore to public access, provision of public open space, and repair of the damaged seawall.
Save Union Square
PA members worked with the Save Union Square group to oppose the location of the eastern Metro station entrance at Union Square. This took up considerable time and ultimately our efforts contributed to the decision by the NSW Government to cancel the Sydney Metro project.
Parks
PA has continued to press for the enclosure of the children’s playground and for containment of off-leash dogs to areas not associated with food (BBQs) and children. CoS is now calling for the community’s views on off-leash dogs in Waterfront Park, Refinery Park, Cadi Park, Pirrama Park, Gibba Park, Ballarat Park and Metcalfe Park. PA to determine its position at the General Meeting.
Cultural/Social Infrastructure
PA made a strong submission on Sustainable Sydney 2030 published by the City of Sydney. The main points raised were:
Pyrmont should have Village status in its own right and its needs for better infrastructure recognised;
Rejection of the proposal for an Activity Hub for Pyrmont/Ultimo focused on the forecourt of the Powerhouse Museum;
Three projects should be considered for the next Local Action Plan which is due in 2011
- Upgrading of Pyrmont Community Centre and its transformation to a Neighbourhood Centre
- Development of Bank Street Foreshore Park in partnership with the community
- Redevelopment of the Fig/Wattle Street Council Depot site as mixed commercial/community facilities
After a long delay and initial unsatisfactory response from Council, we received a brief reply which appeared to indicate that the City was prepared to look at Pyrmont as a Village Centre separate from Ultimo. There was no confirmation that Local Action Plans would be under development in 2011.
In the meantime, a number of PA members and others have attended workshops and meetings with CoS officers to discuss how the Pyrmont Community Centre can better serve our needs. There have been some positive outcomes, including making a suitable room available for rehearsals of Pyrmont Sings!, and the provision of Over-55s Exercize Classes. PA has submitted a request for an appropriate meeting room for 2011 in the PCC but has not received a response. We have had to use the Maybanke Centre for meetings during the year but this is not a satisfactory venue.
Traffic and Transport
The main push this year has been for a more appropriate approach to the proposed Bulwara Road cycleway. PA was represented at an on-site meeting with Council officers to discuss provision of a shared zone, rather than a 1.5M contra-flow cycleway which would have obstructed pedestrians forced on to the road because of the narrow footpath on the E side of the road. We were able to demonstrate successfully the problems associated with the Council proposal and are advised that the RTA has agreed to a shared zone approach.
A temporary barrier has been placed at the bottom of the Anzac Bridge off-ramp to provide safety for residents (pedestrian and those in cars) from 120-122 Saunders Street. We are advised that a permanent solution is being considered. In the meantime, the local police have had periodic blitzes in the area to try to slow down speeding cyclists.
Safety and Security
PA initiated a meeting with senior police from City Central Local Area Command, attended by representatives from other community groups, and Jacksons Landing Community Association and its Resident Services Manager. Quarterly meetings of the Pyrmont/Ultimo City Central Safety Precinct Community Group have now been initiated at which community concerns are raised, and police initiatives, eg deployment of more cycle police, are reported. Crime statistics over the quarters are presented and crime hot spots identified.
1 Distillery Drive
Following the successful community consultation with Lend Lease, a revised plan for this development was prepared which met the Master Plan, and community concerns. A number of residents attended the Council meeting at which this development was discussed and managed to ensure that the inappropriate conditions proposed by Council, pertaining to the urban bushland design were not approved. Following further geotechnical studies, it is hoped that some mature trees may now be saved. Work is expected to start in August.
Banners DA
In 2009, community groups were advised that DAs were required in order to put up banners advertising community events such as Clean Up Australia, UpTown Festival, Wentworth Park Community Games, Anzac Day ceremony, and Union Square Carols. PA, as an incorporated entity submitted a DA on behalf of the other groups for approval to erect banners for these events. In order to pay for the costs associated with this, the City provided PA with a Quick Response Grant. The DA was finally approved on condition that PA re-apply on an annual basis. The re-application, and payment, has been submitted, with a request that approval be given for a five year period, subject to satisfactory compliance with the conditions imposed by Council.
Publicity and Fundraising
PA again participated in the UPTown Festival in March and Second Hand Saturday in September, both organised by the Harris Community Centre. We raised around $50 from the sale of goods, and raised awareness of various issues of concern. We shared booths with Pyrmont Ultimo Landcare and Ultimo Village Voice on both occasions. We have implemented the logo and letterhead concepts designed by UTS students and are now working with website developers whose services have been generously donated by local dentists, Dentartisan. We hope the website will be up and running in 2011.
Elizabeth Elenius
Convenor
Sunday, 12 September 2010
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
FUTURE EVENTS 2010
24/5/10
Event: Wattle Street Depot Workshop
When: 7.30pm
Where: Pyrmont Community Centre
What: The City of Sydney’s Wattle Street Depot is one of the last large undeveloped publicly owned sites which can provide much-needed social and recreational facilities for Pyrmont Village. We invite you to provide ideas on the future of this important site.
30/6/10
Event: Public presentation of Bays Precinct Community Reference Group Recommendations
When: 6.00pm
Where: Wentworth Park Sporting Complex, Glebe
What: The Bays Precinct CRG has presented its recommendations on Planning Principles for the redevelopment of the Inner West foreshores to the NSW Government. The public is invited to learn more about these recommendations and to participate in discussion on how to ensure that they are adopted by the Government.
12/8/10
Event: Pyrmont Action Inc AGM
When: 7.30pm
Where: Pyrmont Community Centre
What: Receive annual reports and elect officers and committee for the coming year. Current and new members invited to attend.
11/9/10
Event: Second Hand Saturday
When: 9am to 2pm
Where: Quarry Green, Bulwara Road, Ultimo
What: Pyrmont Action joins with other community groups to sell donated items to raise funds for their organizations.
12/9/10
Event: Wentworth Park Games
When: 11am – 4pm
Where: Wentworth Park Sporting Complex, Glebe
What: Young and old join in the fun and games and compete on behalf of Pyrmont/Ultimo or Glebe/Forest Lodge in events such as gumboot tossing, boules, Beckham bending and team soccer; attend talks and displays on local history; enter your mutt in races on the hallowed greyhound race track to compete for the Wenty Park Mongrel Cup.
5/12/10
Event: Jacksons Landing Christmas Concert
When: 5.30pm to 9pm
Where: Refinery Square, Bowman Street, Pyrmont
What: Fundraiser organized by local volunteers. Performances by local soloists and Pyrmont Sings! Sing Christmas Carols along with other local artists and the Australian Army Band. Refreshments provided by local restaurants or bring a picnic. Santa will receive gifts for disadvantaged children.
Event: Wattle Street Depot Workshop
When: 7.30pm
Where: Pyrmont Community Centre
What: The City of Sydney’s Wattle Street Depot is one of the last large undeveloped publicly owned sites which can provide much-needed social and recreational facilities for Pyrmont Village. We invite you to provide ideas on the future of this important site.
30/6/10
Event: Public presentation of Bays Precinct Community Reference Group Recommendations
When: 6.00pm
Where: Wentworth Park Sporting Complex, Glebe
What: The Bays Precinct CRG has presented its recommendations on Planning Principles for the redevelopment of the Inner West foreshores to the NSW Government. The public is invited to learn more about these recommendations and to participate in discussion on how to ensure that they are adopted by the Government.
12/8/10
Event: Pyrmont Action Inc AGM
When: 7.30pm
Where: Pyrmont Community Centre
What: Receive annual reports and elect officers and committee for the coming year. Current and new members invited to attend.
11/9/10
Event: Second Hand Saturday
When: 9am to 2pm
Where: Quarry Green, Bulwara Road, Ultimo
What: Pyrmont Action joins with other community groups to sell donated items to raise funds for their organizations.
12/9/10
Event: Wentworth Park Games
When: 11am – 4pm
Where: Wentworth Park Sporting Complex, Glebe
What: Young and old join in the fun and games and compete on behalf of Pyrmont/Ultimo or Glebe/Forest Lodge in events such as gumboot tossing, boules, Beckham bending and team soccer; attend talks and displays on local history; enter your mutt in races on the hallowed greyhound race track to compete for the Wenty Park Mongrel Cup.
5/12/10
Event: Jacksons Landing Christmas Concert
When: 5.30pm to 9pm
Where: Refinery Square, Bowman Street, Pyrmont
What: Fundraiser organized by local volunteers. Performances by local soloists and Pyrmont Sings! Sing Christmas Carols along with other local artists and the Australian Army Band. Refreshments provided by local restaurants or bring a picnic. Santa will receive gifts for disadvantaged children.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Submission to Bus Services Review – 17 September, 2009
State Transit Authority,
Region 6,
Reply Paid 2132,
STRAWBERRY HILLS 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
Noting that Pyrmont now has a resident population of more than 13,000 and a worker population of around 16,000, Pyrmont Action has been seeking improvements in public transport to and from Pyrmont for a number of years. What we have seen has been the gradual erosion of services including:
• Drastic reduction in services that link Pyrmont to the Inner Western suburbs with the completion of the Anzac Bridge
• Change of route of the 443 from Market to King Street, resulting in no public transport services linking to Town Hall for a large number of Pyrmont residents
• Removal of the 449 bus to Broadway without consultation with potential users
• Fewer services of the 501
• Increase in unreliability of 443 and 501 services.
In addition, the STA introduced a “service” – the 448, known as the “Fairfax Special” which provides a peak hour express service one-way to Pyrmont in the mornings and from Pyrmont in the afternoons. Drivers are expressly prohibited from picking up passengers on the return trip. Even when allowed passengers, it is noted that at most it may be 1/3 full.
We note that Balmain and Glebe residents enjoy “cross country” bus services eg the 445 takes passengers from Balmain to Leichhardt and Glebe residents can get to Coogee. If Pyrmont residents want to go to Balmain they either have to take the 443 bus to QVB and transfer to a Balmain bus or take the unreliable 501 to Rozelle and then transfer.
Some examples of poor service have been observed:
• The 501 often arrives early at the first stop in Pyrmont in Miller Street, necessitating passengers with appointments having to take a taxi, especially when the next bus is late
• At the stop on the corner of Pirrama Road and Harris Street, one often observes two or three 443 buses proceeding to the Maritime Museum, yet passengers can wait up to half an hour for a bus to return to take them to the CBD.
• Passengers waiting for a 443 at the QVB stop often observe up to eight 442 buses pulling up, but experience a delay of up to ¾ of an hour for a 443 in peak hours. After such a delay, one then sees two 443 buses riding tandem.
We would like to make the following recommendations:
• Reinstate services from Pyrmont and Ultimo to Broadway Shopping Centre by either:
o Following local consultation regarding the most appropriate service times, reinstate the 449 service to Broadway to meet the needs of residents and workers; or
o Introducing a small bus shuttle service up and down Harris Street, possibly via Broadway Shopping Centre and/or QVB.
• Increase the number of 443 and 501 services to cater for the needs of residents and workers and to improve reliability
• Re-route the 443 back to Market Street, or to Druitt Street which now has a number of services using it safely (with the erection of the safety barriers) to provide a service to the centre of the City, and in particular to Town Hall station which is the only station with disabled access
• Permit the 448 to carry pre-paid passengers both ways
• Introduce new, or re-route existing services which can provide Pyrmont residents with improved public transport access to Balmain, and Inner South and Eastern suburbs eg by diverting either the 441 or 442 bus to Pyrmont and/or one of the 500 bus services.
We look forward to improved services in Pyrmont in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
Elizabeth Elenius,
Convenor
Region 6,
Reply Paid 2132,
STRAWBERRY HILLS 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
Noting that Pyrmont now has a resident population of more than 13,000 and a worker population of around 16,000, Pyrmont Action has been seeking improvements in public transport to and from Pyrmont for a number of years. What we have seen has been the gradual erosion of services including:
• Drastic reduction in services that link Pyrmont to the Inner Western suburbs with the completion of the Anzac Bridge
• Change of route of the 443 from Market to King Street, resulting in no public transport services linking to Town Hall for a large number of Pyrmont residents
• Removal of the 449 bus to Broadway without consultation with potential users
• Fewer services of the 501
• Increase in unreliability of 443 and 501 services.
In addition, the STA introduced a “service” – the 448, known as the “Fairfax Special” which provides a peak hour express service one-way to Pyrmont in the mornings and from Pyrmont in the afternoons. Drivers are expressly prohibited from picking up passengers on the return trip. Even when allowed passengers, it is noted that at most it may be 1/3 full.
We note that Balmain and Glebe residents enjoy “cross country” bus services eg the 445 takes passengers from Balmain to Leichhardt and Glebe residents can get to Coogee. If Pyrmont residents want to go to Balmain they either have to take the 443 bus to QVB and transfer to a Balmain bus or take the unreliable 501 to Rozelle and then transfer.
Some examples of poor service have been observed:
• The 501 often arrives early at the first stop in Pyrmont in Miller Street, necessitating passengers with appointments having to take a taxi, especially when the next bus is late
• At the stop on the corner of Pirrama Road and Harris Street, one often observes two or three 443 buses proceeding to the Maritime Museum, yet passengers can wait up to half an hour for a bus to return to take them to the CBD.
• Passengers waiting for a 443 at the QVB stop often observe up to eight 442 buses pulling up, but experience a delay of up to ¾ of an hour for a 443 in peak hours. After such a delay, one then sees two 443 buses riding tandem.
We would like to make the following recommendations:
• Reinstate services from Pyrmont and Ultimo to Broadway Shopping Centre by either:
o Following local consultation regarding the most appropriate service times, reinstate the 449 service to Broadway to meet the needs of residents and workers; or
o Introducing a small bus shuttle service up and down Harris Street, possibly via Broadway Shopping Centre and/or QVB.
• Increase the number of 443 and 501 services to cater for the needs of residents and workers and to improve reliability
• Re-route the 443 back to Market Street, or to Druitt Street which now has a number of services using it safely (with the erection of the safety barriers) to provide a service to the centre of the City, and in particular to Town Hall station which is the only station with disabled access
• Permit the 448 to carry pre-paid passengers both ways
• Introduce new, or re-route existing services which can provide Pyrmont residents with improved public transport access to Balmain, and Inner South and Eastern suburbs eg by diverting either the 441 or 442 bus to Pyrmont and/or one of the 500 bus services.
We look forward to improved services in Pyrmont in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
Elizabeth Elenius,
Convenor
Submission to the City of Sydney on Sustainable Sydney 2030
23 November, 2009
Clr Clover Moore MP
Lord Mayor,
City of Sydney
GPO Box 1591,
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Dear Clover,
We have perused the City’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 and applaud the big vision outlined, particularly in relation to transport. Whilst much of the document relates to large, long-term projects, eg the Central Station Gateway project, it identifies some nearer term projects.
Pyrmont Action has been involved right from the start of your Party’s administration. We have participated in the development of CUPA’s Strategy, in response to the City’s Draft Strategic Plan; we have attended numerous workshops; made submissions on the Local Action Plan; and we have made a substantial submission on the Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision. We have participated in the consultation process at every stage of the evolution of the City’s plan for Sydney. We have been consistent in our support of the Pyrmont Village concept, and the revitalization of Pyrmont Village projects now underway.
We note the plans for an Activity Hub in Ultimo which is close to the Cultural Heart located around UTS/the ABC, SIT and the Powerhouse Museum and agree that the latter is appropriately located for the provision of culture that is largely “received” by, as distinct from generated by the community. We also note that the Ultimo Community Centre is an excellent facility which serves the Ultimo community well and is accessible to members of that community. And the ITAC, a long-planned project, is a welcome active recreational facility for the City West precinct and the wider City.
However, the proposed Activity Hub focused on the Powerhouse Museum Forecourt is not easily accessible to Pyrmont, and the UCC is currently almost fully utilized, and cannot adequately serve the 15,000 residents and 18,000 workers of Pyrmont.
We would like to make the case for the provision of additional community/youth and sporting facilities to complement the Pyrmont Village and to prevent it becoming just another dormitory suburb. Pyrmont is now the size of a medium to large-sized country town, with its own identity and needs. In particular we lack meeting rooms, rehearsal spaces, arts and educational infrastructure and sporting and active recreational facilities. Since the rapid influx of so many residents into the Pyrmont peninsular over a very short period, it has been marvelous to see the development of a strong community spirit, sense of identity, and loyalty to the place and its people. We pull together in times of need (eg the current CBD Metro controversy) and contribute substantially through volunteer efforts, eg:
• The Pyrmont Ultimo Wildlife Corridor project
• Fund raising projects for charities eg the Jacksons Landing Christmas Concert
• Events eg the Wentworth Park Community Games and the Pyrmont Arts Festival
• The establishment of the Pyrmont Community Bank
• The establishment of the Pyrmont Choir and Children’s Choir
• The Pyrmont Library Link and Book Exchange
Yet we lack even the most basic infrastructure taken for granted in even small country towns and villages, most of which can boast a village or town hall and/or school of arts. Unlike most other suburbs within the City’s boundaries, Pyrmont has no old Town Hall or other civic buildings which can be converted to new community uses.
The following submission brings together ideas from previous submissions, comments on the current City plans, and presents a way forward which can be at least cost neutral:
Pyrmont Village Activity Hub
We note that the proposed Harris Street Activity Hub focused on the forecourt of the Powerhouse Museum can “nurture the conditions for further development” (SS2030, p58). We are encouraged by this, and also by the advice that in 2011 the City will be revisiting the Local Action Plans and calling for new projects and revisiting those ideas not addressed in the current LAP.
We further note the core elements of Activity Hubs include transport interchange, primary school, business centres, library, community space, childcare, Wi-Fi hotspot, fresh food market, bike parking, health and medical, City of Sydney service centre and a range of optional activity centres dependent on local character and need (our emphasis)
Pyrmont offers the following in support of Village Hub Status:
• Transport interchange – bus, light rail, CBD Metro, ferry
• A vibrant business community supporting large media companies, IT companies, American Express, Star City, tourist hotels, local hotels, as well as many small businesses
• The nucleus of a Library Link (although it needs to be better housed and supported)
• Two supermarkets (Coles, IGA)
• Three medical centres, numerous dentists and other therapists
• Two banks
• Post Office
• Major cycle and pedestrian links
• Local theatres
• 2 childcare centres (more are needed)
as well as local tourist attractions such as the various foreshore parks and the Sydney Fish Markets which provide a distinctive local character. However, the only social infrastructure provided is the Pyrmont Community Centre and the Maybanke Centre. These cannot meet our current needs or demographic, let alone the several thousand more residents and workers to come. We explore options for consideration in both the near-term, and within the context of the 2011 LAP development.
1.0 Pyrmont Community Centre – The inadequacies of the PCC to meet the needs of the community have been outlined previously. They include:
• It is not purpose built
• A large part of the building is leased as a pre-school and after hours school activity centre and is therefore unavailable and unsuitable for other activities
• It is no longer a public space as it is classified as “operational” which requires an emphasis on user-pays, semi-commercial activities
• It is noisy and unsuitable for meetings even when rooms are available
• Community access is restricted by overly bureaucratic eligibility criteria and processes
Donald Denoon (CUPA), in consultation with members of the community, has developed proposals which, if adopted by Council, may assist in providing expanded opportunities for community use of the Pyrmont Community Centre:
• Revive the PCC as a social facility by identifying and developing a range of activities tailored to the needs of the community, eg U3A/adult education services; fitness courses for over 55s; bridge, mahjong, table tennis. These can be organized by residents
• Releasing space for the volunteer-managed book exchange and library link and a reading room
• Cub/scout group, computing courses, internet access
• Provide drop-in centre facilities with coffee machine, tables, chairs, newspapers
• Historical displays
• Meeting rooms
• Rehearsal space
To revive the PCC will require in the short-term:
• Sound-proofing of rooms
• Development of fee structure and processes that encourage, rather than inhibit, non-commercial, community activities
• Expanded hours of operation, possibly using trained volunteers after hours
• Publicising the range of community activities
• Renegotiation of SDN contract to free up space for community use in the evenings and at weekends
• Establishment of a management committee to advise Centre staff on community interests, to formulate priorities and to inform the community of the Centre’s facilities, and to foster the Centre as a Neighbourhood Centre.
In the longer term, the building requires renovation and expansion into nearby vacant or derelict buildings and land.
Recommendation – that the Pyrmont Community Centre be renovated and transformed from a semi-commerical facility to become a Neighbourhood Centre, assisted by a local community management committee.
2.0 Bank Street Foreshore Park
The NSW Maritime site and 1 Bank Street are zoned Public Recreation. The Bank Street Master Plan stipulates development of these sites for passive boating and parkland. A plan was developed through consultation between representatives of the local and passive boating communities which have been trying to progress the development of the Foreshore Park for the past 3 years. With the acquisition of 1 Bank Street, and in the context of the Bays Precinct Task Force deliberations, further discussions are now occurring between the original group, the Heritage Fleet and NSW Volunteer Marine Rescue organizations to ascertain whether the needs of all the boating organizations can be met on this site and offshore. Consensus has been reached that the southern half of the NSW Maritime site can be parkland, and responsibility for the park’s development and maintenance transferred to the City of Sydney. Pyrmont Ultimo Landcare Inc is looking to provide landscaping on a volunteer basis. Council will be asked to provide:
• Initial site preparation as required
• A stormwater tank to receive water from 1 Distillery Drive, noting that Lend Lease has offered to install stormwater piping from Distillery Hill to the site provided a tank is in situ
• Irrigation piping
• Lawn
• Local native plants and mulch as required
The future of the northern end of the NSW Maritime site has been proposed as suitable for active recreation, the nature of which will be determined through community consultation but which could include:
• Tennis/netball court/s
• Boules court
• Skateboard rink
There is a commitment from both the NSW Government and the City of Sydney to the completion of the Harbour Foreshore Walkway and it is our recommendation that this be a high priority for Council in the next Local Action Plan, if not before.
Recommendation – That the City of Sydney commence negotiations with NSW Maritime regarding the transfer of responsibilities for the establishment of public parkland on the southern half of the Bank Street Foreshore Park; that negotiations commence with Vivas Lend Lease regarding the installation of a stormwater tank adjacent 1 Distillery Drive in Bank Street; that the City of Sydney initiate community consultation regarding the future of the northern half of the Bank Street Foreshore Park; that planning commence on the Harbour Foreshore walkway.
3.0 Wattle Street Depot
We understand that the future of this very large Council-owned site is being considered by the Property Division of Council. This review has been taking place for some years now and we have been unable to obtain any information on what may be recommended. We have attempted to contact Nicholas Male-Perkins over the past several weeks but have been unsuccessful. There has been no community consultation. This site presents Council with an opportunity to provide a major City/Inner West facility as well as the locus for the Pyrmont Village Activity Hub, through its redevelopment. As Pyrmont Action recommended in its submission on the last Local Action Plan, the Wattle Street Depot is ideal for mixed public/commercial uses. Its location meets the criteria listed in Sustainable Sydney 2030 and, with provision of some additional lift access from Jones Street to Wentworth Park station, will be particularly well served by bus, light rail and the CBD Metro. In this regard, we note that the City owns derelict land which is an extension to Jones Street, running north to the edge of the old Hell Hole Quarry.
In addition, the site is close to Glebe, where there is a similar shortfall in provision of social infrastructure and it is adjacent Wentworth Park and Wentworth Park Sporting Complex. It will be possible to close the current greyhound racing carpark now occupying public parkland and to provide a commercial carpark in the basement of the proposed new development to serve both the greyhound patrons and Sydney Fish Market visitors. Commercial space could be provided, as well as an upper floor of purpose-built public space, including a possible child care centre. The roof can be developed as active recreational space, to complement the adjacent Fig Park passive recreation area. It has also been suggested that part of the site be left undeveloped for use as a community garden. The Wattle Street depot represents the last opportunity for the provision of much needed social/youth/recreational/sporting facilities to serve not only Pyrmont Village but the City and the Inner West. Through a mixed redevelopment approach, these public facilities can be provided from revenue generated by the commercial use of part of the site.
Recommendation – that the Wattle Street Depot site remain in public ownership; that Council initiate public consultation on its future use prior to the development of the 2011 LAP.
We put forward these recommendations in the context of Sustainable Sydney 2030 and look forward to working with Council to realize them.
Yours sincerely,
Elizabeth Elenius
Convenor
Clr Clover Moore MP
Lord Mayor,
City of Sydney
GPO Box 1591,
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Dear Clover,
We have perused the City’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 and applaud the big vision outlined, particularly in relation to transport. Whilst much of the document relates to large, long-term projects, eg the Central Station Gateway project, it identifies some nearer term projects.
Pyrmont Action has been involved right from the start of your Party’s administration. We have participated in the development of CUPA’s Strategy, in response to the City’s Draft Strategic Plan; we have attended numerous workshops; made submissions on the Local Action Plan; and we have made a substantial submission on the Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision. We have participated in the consultation process at every stage of the evolution of the City’s plan for Sydney. We have been consistent in our support of the Pyrmont Village concept, and the revitalization of Pyrmont Village projects now underway.
We note the plans for an Activity Hub in Ultimo which is close to the Cultural Heart located around UTS/the ABC, SIT and the Powerhouse Museum and agree that the latter is appropriately located for the provision of culture that is largely “received” by, as distinct from generated by the community. We also note that the Ultimo Community Centre is an excellent facility which serves the Ultimo community well and is accessible to members of that community. And the ITAC, a long-planned project, is a welcome active recreational facility for the City West precinct and the wider City.
However, the proposed Activity Hub focused on the Powerhouse Museum Forecourt is not easily accessible to Pyrmont, and the UCC is currently almost fully utilized, and cannot adequately serve the 15,000 residents and 18,000 workers of Pyrmont.
We would like to make the case for the provision of additional community/youth and sporting facilities to complement the Pyrmont Village and to prevent it becoming just another dormitory suburb. Pyrmont is now the size of a medium to large-sized country town, with its own identity and needs. In particular we lack meeting rooms, rehearsal spaces, arts and educational infrastructure and sporting and active recreational facilities. Since the rapid influx of so many residents into the Pyrmont peninsular over a very short period, it has been marvelous to see the development of a strong community spirit, sense of identity, and loyalty to the place and its people. We pull together in times of need (eg the current CBD Metro controversy) and contribute substantially through volunteer efforts, eg:
• The Pyrmont Ultimo Wildlife Corridor project
• Fund raising projects for charities eg the Jacksons Landing Christmas Concert
• Events eg the Wentworth Park Community Games and the Pyrmont Arts Festival
• The establishment of the Pyrmont Community Bank
• The establishment of the Pyrmont Choir and Children’s Choir
• The Pyrmont Library Link and Book Exchange
Yet we lack even the most basic infrastructure taken for granted in even small country towns and villages, most of which can boast a village or town hall and/or school of arts. Unlike most other suburbs within the City’s boundaries, Pyrmont has no old Town Hall or other civic buildings which can be converted to new community uses.
The following submission brings together ideas from previous submissions, comments on the current City plans, and presents a way forward which can be at least cost neutral:
Pyrmont Village Activity Hub
We note that the proposed Harris Street Activity Hub focused on the forecourt of the Powerhouse Museum can “nurture the conditions for further development” (SS2030, p58). We are encouraged by this, and also by the advice that in 2011 the City will be revisiting the Local Action Plans and calling for new projects and revisiting those ideas not addressed in the current LAP.
We further note the core elements of Activity Hubs include transport interchange, primary school, business centres, library, community space, childcare, Wi-Fi hotspot, fresh food market, bike parking, health and medical, City of Sydney service centre and a range of optional activity centres dependent on local character and need (our emphasis)
Pyrmont offers the following in support of Village Hub Status:
• Transport interchange – bus, light rail, CBD Metro, ferry
• A vibrant business community supporting large media companies, IT companies, American Express, Star City, tourist hotels, local hotels, as well as many small businesses
• The nucleus of a Library Link (although it needs to be better housed and supported)
• Two supermarkets (Coles, IGA)
• Three medical centres, numerous dentists and other therapists
• Two banks
• Post Office
• Major cycle and pedestrian links
• Local theatres
• 2 childcare centres (more are needed)
as well as local tourist attractions such as the various foreshore parks and the Sydney Fish Markets which provide a distinctive local character. However, the only social infrastructure provided is the Pyrmont Community Centre and the Maybanke Centre. These cannot meet our current needs or demographic, let alone the several thousand more residents and workers to come. We explore options for consideration in both the near-term, and within the context of the 2011 LAP development.
1.0 Pyrmont Community Centre – The inadequacies of the PCC to meet the needs of the community have been outlined previously. They include:
• It is not purpose built
• A large part of the building is leased as a pre-school and after hours school activity centre and is therefore unavailable and unsuitable for other activities
• It is no longer a public space as it is classified as “operational” which requires an emphasis on user-pays, semi-commercial activities
• It is noisy and unsuitable for meetings even when rooms are available
• Community access is restricted by overly bureaucratic eligibility criteria and processes
Donald Denoon (CUPA), in consultation with members of the community, has developed proposals which, if adopted by Council, may assist in providing expanded opportunities for community use of the Pyrmont Community Centre:
• Revive the PCC as a social facility by identifying and developing a range of activities tailored to the needs of the community, eg U3A/adult education services; fitness courses for over 55s; bridge, mahjong, table tennis. These can be organized by residents
• Releasing space for the volunteer-managed book exchange and library link and a reading room
• Cub/scout group, computing courses, internet access
• Provide drop-in centre facilities with coffee machine, tables, chairs, newspapers
• Historical displays
• Meeting rooms
• Rehearsal space
To revive the PCC will require in the short-term:
• Sound-proofing of rooms
• Development of fee structure and processes that encourage, rather than inhibit, non-commercial, community activities
• Expanded hours of operation, possibly using trained volunteers after hours
• Publicising the range of community activities
• Renegotiation of SDN contract to free up space for community use in the evenings and at weekends
• Establishment of a management committee to advise Centre staff on community interests, to formulate priorities and to inform the community of the Centre’s facilities, and to foster the Centre as a Neighbourhood Centre.
In the longer term, the building requires renovation and expansion into nearby vacant or derelict buildings and land.
Recommendation – that the Pyrmont Community Centre be renovated and transformed from a semi-commerical facility to become a Neighbourhood Centre, assisted by a local community management committee.
2.0 Bank Street Foreshore Park
The NSW Maritime site and 1 Bank Street are zoned Public Recreation. The Bank Street Master Plan stipulates development of these sites for passive boating and parkland. A plan was developed through consultation between representatives of the local and passive boating communities which have been trying to progress the development of the Foreshore Park for the past 3 years. With the acquisition of 1 Bank Street, and in the context of the Bays Precinct Task Force deliberations, further discussions are now occurring between the original group, the Heritage Fleet and NSW Volunteer Marine Rescue organizations to ascertain whether the needs of all the boating organizations can be met on this site and offshore. Consensus has been reached that the southern half of the NSW Maritime site can be parkland, and responsibility for the park’s development and maintenance transferred to the City of Sydney. Pyrmont Ultimo Landcare Inc is looking to provide landscaping on a volunteer basis. Council will be asked to provide:
• Initial site preparation as required
• A stormwater tank to receive water from 1 Distillery Drive, noting that Lend Lease has offered to install stormwater piping from Distillery Hill to the site provided a tank is in situ
• Irrigation piping
• Lawn
• Local native plants and mulch as required
The future of the northern end of the NSW Maritime site has been proposed as suitable for active recreation, the nature of which will be determined through community consultation but which could include:
• Tennis/netball court/s
• Boules court
• Skateboard rink
There is a commitment from both the NSW Government and the City of Sydney to the completion of the Harbour Foreshore Walkway and it is our recommendation that this be a high priority for Council in the next Local Action Plan, if not before.
Recommendation – That the City of Sydney commence negotiations with NSW Maritime regarding the transfer of responsibilities for the establishment of public parkland on the southern half of the Bank Street Foreshore Park; that negotiations commence with Vivas Lend Lease regarding the installation of a stormwater tank adjacent 1 Distillery Drive in Bank Street; that the City of Sydney initiate community consultation regarding the future of the northern half of the Bank Street Foreshore Park; that planning commence on the Harbour Foreshore walkway.
3.0 Wattle Street Depot
We understand that the future of this very large Council-owned site is being considered by the Property Division of Council. This review has been taking place for some years now and we have been unable to obtain any information on what may be recommended. We have attempted to contact Nicholas Male-Perkins over the past several weeks but have been unsuccessful. There has been no community consultation. This site presents Council with an opportunity to provide a major City/Inner West facility as well as the locus for the Pyrmont Village Activity Hub, through its redevelopment. As Pyrmont Action recommended in its submission on the last Local Action Plan, the Wattle Street Depot is ideal for mixed public/commercial uses. Its location meets the criteria listed in Sustainable Sydney 2030 and, with provision of some additional lift access from Jones Street to Wentworth Park station, will be particularly well served by bus, light rail and the CBD Metro. In this regard, we note that the City owns derelict land which is an extension to Jones Street, running north to the edge of the old Hell Hole Quarry.
In addition, the site is close to Glebe, where there is a similar shortfall in provision of social infrastructure and it is adjacent Wentworth Park and Wentworth Park Sporting Complex. It will be possible to close the current greyhound racing carpark now occupying public parkland and to provide a commercial carpark in the basement of the proposed new development to serve both the greyhound patrons and Sydney Fish Market visitors. Commercial space could be provided, as well as an upper floor of purpose-built public space, including a possible child care centre. The roof can be developed as active recreational space, to complement the adjacent Fig Park passive recreation area. It has also been suggested that part of the site be left undeveloped for use as a community garden. The Wattle Street depot represents the last opportunity for the provision of much needed social/youth/recreational/sporting facilities to serve not only Pyrmont Village but the City and the Inner West. Through a mixed redevelopment approach, these public facilities can be provided from revenue generated by the commercial use of part of the site.
Recommendation – that the Wattle Street Depot site remain in public ownership; that Council initiate public consultation on its future use prior to the development of the 2011 LAP.
We put forward these recommendations in the context of Sustainable Sydney 2030 and look forward to working with Council to realize them.
Yours sincerely,
Elizabeth Elenius
Convenor
Convenor’s Report – General Meeting, 11 March, 2010
Whilst several of our campaigns have been wrapped up, there still appears to be a lot happening. Plans for Bank Street are still being discussed; traffic and transport are ongoing issues; and we continue to press for improved social infrastructure – and an accounting of Section 94 funds which have been (or should have been) collected from developers over the period the Ultimo-Pyrmont Scheme has been in operation.
Bays Precinct Task Force CRG
This large group came together quite well towards the end of Stage 1 of the Bays Precinct consultation process (helped by the withdrawal of a few members who were unable to agree on a number of issues eg the Cruise Passenger Terminal). Following a series of Workshops organised by John Brooks and myself, two documents were presented to the final meeting of the Community Reference Group on 1 March. One outlines a series of 11 Objectives and Principles which should govern integrated planning for the Bays; the other demonstrates how these Principles can be applied to the various sites around the Bays foreshore, and including the White Bay Power Station and the Rozelle Railway Yards. An overwhelming message is the need for integrated planning and we have also proposed that one Authority or entity be given authority over all sites to ensure a coordinated approach. These documents will be posted on SHFA’s website together with the rather grandiose Vision developed by a group of 5 members of the CRG independently of the rest of the membership. There are some interesting ideas in all documents and members are urged to look at them and provide comment. The CRG has asked for ongoing dialogue with the Task Force which will begin its work in April.
CBD Metro
I hardly need report on this as its fate has been widely reported. Several PA members continued to meet with the Metro people to try to broker a deal which got the entrance out of the square and we had made great progress, albeit still at the expense of terraces in Union Street. We welcome the news that the light rail will be extended to Dulwich Hill and to Circular Quay via Barangaroo and will continue to support Council’s efforts to have a service run down George Street. Similarly, we will make the case for the light rail ticketing to be integrated with the rest of the public transport network.
Bank Street
The Chinese Youth League has now firmed up its vision for the Sydney Water Sports Centre which will be located at 1 Bank Street. However, there are ongoing discussions on how the wharfage will be laid out offshore. One local strata situated close to Bank Street is opposing the relocation of the Sydney Heritage Fleet on the Public Recreation site owned by NSW Maritime. Alternative sites for the SHF have been proposed by the Bays Precinct CRG in Rozelle, Blackwattle and White Bays. NSW Maritime has indicated that it will take no action to clean up the sites or to install the public boat ramp until stakeholder groups have reached agreement. So there is considerable pressure on us to agree on the relocation of the SHF to Bank Street. This is also strongly supported by the City of Sydney. Stakeholders have asked NSW Maritime to commence negotiations with Council re it taking over responsibility for the park. Pyrmont Ultimo Landcare has written to NSWM to indicate its willingness to undertake planting work but some Council resources will be required re site preparation, stormwater storage tank and watering system, and installation of lawn. The Bays Precinct CRG has also recommended that Glebe Island Bridge remain closed (opening at set times like the Spit Bridge) for pedestrian/cycle traffic and for parking.
Wentworth Park/Fish Markets
Stage 2 of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex work will be approved shortly. This involves the removal of the concrete walls along Wattle Street, and abutting the parkland, installation of a new fence 8 metres in from the existing fenceline, landscaping of additional parkland so released, and the removal of infill of the viaduct arches. John Brooks continues to meet with the Sydney Fish Markets staff. The Ice Works is being demolished but there is little progress elsewhere and the smells and general deterioration greatly detracts from our neighbourhood with no long-term solution in sight. The Bays Precinct CRG recommended Government funding of the proposed public domain eg parkland, foreshore walkway and repair of the seawall.
Traffic and Transport
PA’s submission to the State Transit Authority reviewing bus services in and around the Inner West fell on deaf ears (verbal advice from STA). The STA decided to support only changes to outer suburban areas and to leave things as they are in Pyrmont. So we continue to have the farce of the 448 travelling empty on its return journeys. We were advised that the 448 is subsidised by Fairfax and it was through their generosity that us mere mortals are able to travel with the Fairfax staff one way.
The City’s controversial proposal to install a two-way bike path along southern Bulara Road is strongly opposed by local residents. At the Council Forum held on 3 March, plans for the cycleway were outlined. In discussion with officers following the meeting, it is apparent that Council has no idea how this cycleway can be extended north across the Allen Street off-ramp and across Pyrmont Bridge Road. Community groups are proposing that the status quo in Bulwara Road prevail, ie it stays a shared cycle/pedestrian/vehicle road, with a lower speed limit. South travelling cyclists can go down Jones Street and back up to Bulwara Rd at William Henry Street.
PA has also written to the Police Minister requesting improved policing of cyclists travelling along footpaths. We also raised the matter at the March Police Community Precinct Meeting and were advised that they had recently had a blitz on cyclists, with a number fined. We asked that this action be publicised.
Cultural/Social Infrastructure
Our letter to the Lord Mayor on ideas for projects for the next round of Local Action Plans (or sooner) for Pyrmont Village received a very unsatisfactory response. The Lord Mayor thanked us for our comments and advised that LAPs will be reviewed “within the next few years”. I have asked for more a more detailed response to the points raised in our submission.
Our meeting with the Director of Community Services at Pyrmont Community Centre was partly successful in that Council is now supporting the Over-55s exercise classes (2.30pm on Tuesdays). They have been very well attended and I can attest that every part of your body receives a good workout. Pyrmont Sings! has also been able to book a good room for rehearsals. PA missed out on a room booking in PCC but has been offered a slightly fixed up Maybanke Centre for regular meetings. We have applied for a better room for 2011.
Davey Flour Mill/Weighbridge Projects – The owner of the site submitted a DA for a clean-up of the site. We responded by recommending that Council and the developer consider the community ideas for a new building on the site. Anna Pender is yet to contact the developer to put forward our proposals. We continue to await a response to our requests for permission to get access to the weighbridge.
Badging Pyrmont Project
We have not had an opportunity to develop our strategy for the “badging” of Pyrmont.
Publicity and Fund Raising
We are delighted to advise that DentArtisan is sponsoring the development of the Pyrmont Action website. We hope it will be ready to launch at the UPTown Festival. A big thank you to Linda Qach for responding to our plea.
DON’T FORGET UPTown Festival at 11am on Saturday, 27 March. PA is joining with others in the Community Stall. Volunteers needed.
Elizabeth Elenius
Bays Precinct Task Force CRG
This large group came together quite well towards the end of Stage 1 of the Bays Precinct consultation process (helped by the withdrawal of a few members who were unable to agree on a number of issues eg the Cruise Passenger Terminal). Following a series of Workshops organised by John Brooks and myself, two documents were presented to the final meeting of the Community Reference Group on 1 March. One outlines a series of 11 Objectives and Principles which should govern integrated planning for the Bays; the other demonstrates how these Principles can be applied to the various sites around the Bays foreshore, and including the White Bay Power Station and the Rozelle Railway Yards. An overwhelming message is the need for integrated planning and we have also proposed that one Authority or entity be given authority over all sites to ensure a coordinated approach. These documents will be posted on SHFA’s website together with the rather grandiose Vision developed by a group of 5 members of the CRG independently of the rest of the membership. There are some interesting ideas in all documents and members are urged to look at them and provide comment. The CRG has asked for ongoing dialogue with the Task Force which will begin its work in April.
CBD Metro
I hardly need report on this as its fate has been widely reported. Several PA members continued to meet with the Metro people to try to broker a deal which got the entrance out of the square and we had made great progress, albeit still at the expense of terraces in Union Street. We welcome the news that the light rail will be extended to Dulwich Hill and to Circular Quay via Barangaroo and will continue to support Council’s efforts to have a service run down George Street. Similarly, we will make the case for the light rail ticketing to be integrated with the rest of the public transport network.
Bank Street
The Chinese Youth League has now firmed up its vision for the Sydney Water Sports Centre which will be located at 1 Bank Street. However, there are ongoing discussions on how the wharfage will be laid out offshore. One local strata situated close to Bank Street is opposing the relocation of the Sydney Heritage Fleet on the Public Recreation site owned by NSW Maritime. Alternative sites for the SHF have been proposed by the Bays Precinct CRG in Rozelle, Blackwattle and White Bays. NSW Maritime has indicated that it will take no action to clean up the sites or to install the public boat ramp until stakeholder groups have reached agreement. So there is considerable pressure on us to agree on the relocation of the SHF to Bank Street. This is also strongly supported by the City of Sydney. Stakeholders have asked NSW Maritime to commence negotiations with Council re it taking over responsibility for the park. Pyrmont Ultimo Landcare has written to NSWM to indicate its willingness to undertake planting work but some Council resources will be required re site preparation, stormwater storage tank and watering system, and installation of lawn. The Bays Precinct CRG has also recommended that Glebe Island Bridge remain closed (opening at set times like the Spit Bridge) for pedestrian/cycle traffic and for parking.
Wentworth Park/Fish Markets
Stage 2 of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex work will be approved shortly. This involves the removal of the concrete walls along Wattle Street, and abutting the parkland, installation of a new fence 8 metres in from the existing fenceline, landscaping of additional parkland so released, and the removal of infill of the viaduct arches. John Brooks continues to meet with the Sydney Fish Markets staff. The Ice Works is being demolished but there is little progress elsewhere and the smells and general deterioration greatly detracts from our neighbourhood with no long-term solution in sight. The Bays Precinct CRG recommended Government funding of the proposed public domain eg parkland, foreshore walkway and repair of the seawall.
Traffic and Transport
PA’s submission to the State Transit Authority reviewing bus services in and around the Inner West fell on deaf ears (verbal advice from STA). The STA decided to support only changes to outer suburban areas and to leave things as they are in Pyrmont. So we continue to have the farce of the 448 travelling empty on its return journeys. We were advised that the 448 is subsidised by Fairfax and it was through their generosity that us mere mortals are able to travel with the Fairfax staff one way.
The City’s controversial proposal to install a two-way bike path along southern Bulara Road is strongly opposed by local residents. At the Council Forum held on 3 March, plans for the cycleway were outlined. In discussion with officers following the meeting, it is apparent that Council has no idea how this cycleway can be extended north across the Allen Street off-ramp and across Pyrmont Bridge Road. Community groups are proposing that the status quo in Bulwara Road prevail, ie it stays a shared cycle/pedestrian/vehicle road, with a lower speed limit. South travelling cyclists can go down Jones Street and back up to Bulwara Rd at William Henry Street.
PA has also written to the Police Minister requesting improved policing of cyclists travelling along footpaths. We also raised the matter at the March Police Community Precinct Meeting and were advised that they had recently had a blitz on cyclists, with a number fined. We asked that this action be publicised.
Cultural/Social Infrastructure
Our letter to the Lord Mayor on ideas for projects for the next round of Local Action Plans (or sooner) for Pyrmont Village received a very unsatisfactory response. The Lord Mayor thanked us for our comments and advised that LAPs will be reviewed “within the next few years”. I have asked for more a more detailed response to the points raised in our submission.
Our meeting with the Director of Community Services at Pyrmont Community Centre was partly successful in that Council is now supporting the Over-55s exercise classes (2.30pm on Tuesdays). They have been very well attended and I can attest that every part of your body receives a good workout. Pyrmont Sings! has also been able to book a good room for rehearsals. PA missed out on a room booking in PCC but has been offered a slightly fixed up Maybanke Centre for regular meetings. We have applied for a better room for 2011.
Davey Flour Mill/Weighbridge Projects – The owner of the site submitted a DA for a clean-up of the site. We responded by recommending that Council and the developer consider the community ideas for a new building on the site. Anna Pender is yet to contact the developer to put forward our proposals. We continue to await a response to our requests for permission to get access to the weighbridge.
Badging Pyrmont Project
We have not had an opportunity to develop our strategy for the “badging” of Pyrmont.
Publicity and Fund Raising
We are delighted to advise that DentArtisan is sponsoring the development of the Pyrmont Action website. We hope it will be ready to launch at the UPTown Festival. A big thank you to Linda Qach for responding to our plea.
DON’T FORGET UPTown Festival at 11am on Saturday, 27 March. PA is joining with others in the Community Stall. Volunteers needed.
Elizabeth Elenius
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