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FOCUS
Sydney Hills summer 2018/19
n e w s a n d i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m t h e H i l l s Sh i r e C o u n c i l
Sport for Jove’s Francesca Savige and Damien Ryan at Roxborough Park Rose Garden
INSIDE
s ha k e s p e a r e in t h e p a r k
P i o ne e r T h e a tr e g u id e
S umm e r b u s h wa l k s
C hr i s t m a s i n Th e Hill s
Ge t f i t f o r f re e
L i b ra ry n e ws a n d mor e …
image - Seiya Taguchi
10 years of Shakespeare in the Park – it’s a ROSE RIOT at The Farm!
The Hollow Crown | The Wars of the Roses | 8-30 December
Christmas
New Year T o h e lp y ou p l a n yo u r
Operations
ac tiv itie s ov e r C h r i st ma s
an d N e w Y e ar, pl ea se n o t e
C ou n c il’ s op e r a t i o n a l h o u r s
for th e h olid a y per i o d .
Customer Service
Council’s Customer Service Centre at 3 Columbia Court
Norwest will be closed from 4.30pm Friday 21 December
2018 - reopening on Wednesday 2 January 2019 from
8.30am to 4.30pm.
Hills Community Care
Hills Community Care will be open until 4.30pm on Friday
21 December 2018 - resuming on Wednesday 2 January
2019. Throughout the Christmas/New Year period client
support will be provided on request and emergency contact
numbers provided.
Childcare Centres
Council’s five Child Care Centres - Balcombe Heights,
Castle Glen, Ellerman, Eurambie Park and Excelsior
Avenue - will close from Friday 21 December 2018 and
recommence from Tuesday 8 January 2019.
Library Service
The Hills Shire Library Service will operate on the following schedule: Online Services
You can report a problem, book a venue, update your
Date Castle Hill Rouse Hill Baulkham Hills Dural
details or lodge an application 24/7 online on Council’s
Mon 24 Dec 9.30am-5pm 9.30am-5pm 10am-5.20pm 10am-5.20pm website www.thehills.nsw.gov.au - for emergency
Tues 25 Dec Closed Closed Closed Closed contact details and waste hotline numbers, visit the
Contact Us page.
Wed 26 Dec Closed Closed Closed Closed
Thurs 27 Dec 9.30am-8pm 9.30am-9pm Closed Closed
BIN COLLECTION
Fri 28 Dec 9.30am-8pm 9.30am-6pm Closed Closed
Over the Christmas period, bins will be collected as
Sat 29 Dec 9.30am-5pm 9.30am-5pm Closed Closed normal, even if your bin collection falls on Christmas Day
Sun 30 Dec 1pm-5pm 1pm-5pm Closed Closed or other public holidays. Please ensure you place your
bin out at the kerbside before 5.30am on the day of your
Mon 31 Dec 9.30am-5pm 9.30am-5pm Closed Closed collection. If your bin has been missed, please call the
Tues 1 Jan Closed Closed Closed Closed Waste Hotline on 1800 623 895.
Wed 2 Jan 9.30am-8pm 9.30am-6pm 10am-5.20pm 10am-5.20pm
2 I the hills shire council hills focus I 3
Wh y v olu n t e e r Bush Wa l k s
with the Hills? t o t r y t hi s
Summer
S t o r y by R a b ia Ra s u l G e t ou t an d abou t th is
s u m m e r by tre atin g
I
y ou rs e lf to a bu s h w alk.
n the Hills Shire, volunteers play an for people to get out and become and The Mayoral Sleep Out – raising
important role in assisting Council. involved in the community. Some of funds and awareness for homelessness. T h e re are lots of op e n
They provide beneficial services to these include joining the Hills Bushcare, s p ac e s to e x p lore in th e
the community, while learning new the Hills Youth Army or becoming a Apart from Council’s volunteer program,
skills along the way. youth mentor with MTC Australia. you can also volunteer with community H ills S h ire .
organisations like MTC Australia. MTC
It’s an extremely valuable and rewarding The Hills Bushcare has volunteer Australia is a not-for-profit organisation
experience for all involved. opportunities available for everyone who that provides a range of services to
wants to get out and about, and preserve both individuals and employers to help
Here’s what a few of our volunteers had their local environment. Tasks include Heritage Trail, interpretive signs along the way. Don’t Starting Point: Rouse Hill Community
to say about their role and why they them live the life that they want to lead. Baulkham Hills forget to visit the Café Saligna if you Centre car park Aberdour Avenue,
seed collection, cleaning and propagation
choose to spend their time helping the They provide individuals with many want a bite to eat.
at the local nursey, track maintenance Why not take a calming walk along the Rouse Hill.
community they love: opportunities to volunteer through the
and monitoring fauna and flora. Heritage Trail in Baulkham Hills? Distance: 1.8km
Youth Frontiers Mentoring Program.
“What I love about volunteering is the This track takes you on the historic track Grade: Moderate Waterfall Walk, West
The Hills Youth Army is another exciting where the early settlers first established
teamwork - that we can work together to This program provides individuals Time: One and a half hours Pennant Hills
opportunity open to anyone who is farms in the late 18th Century. The
a common goal,” said volunteer, Lesley. with the chance to mentor students Facilities: Toilets, picnic areas, BBQs,
between the ages of 13-25 years. trail ventures through the Toongabbie Looking for a more adventurous walk try
The youth dedicated program aims to between 12-16 years-of-age so that café, retail plant nursery and Tree Tops
“I’ve lived in the Hills Shire for 30 odd Creek headwaters through Sydney the Waterfall walk in West Pennant Hills?
empower young people so that they they can create a community project to Adventure Course
years now and I don’t work. It’s nice to Turpentine Ironbark Forest and to The Waterfall walk takes a scenic route
can actively contribute to their local develop their confidence, teamwork and Track Status: Formed Bush Tracks,
give something back,” said volunteer, Crestwood Reserve where there are along the Darling Mills Creek surrounded
community and can connect with other leadership skills. some steep grades with many steps
Lynn. various facilities available for a picnic to by Blue Gum trees, sandstone gullies and
likeminded people. be enjoyed. Starting Point: The Visitor Centre car
Are you interested in becoming a wildflower. This beautiful walk showcases
“It’s a very healthy thing to talk to other park, Cumberland State Forest, 95
Since the group’s inception in 2014, volunteer? More information about Distance: 6.4km the only waterfall in the Hills through some
people and to learn from other people Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills.
as well,” said volunteer, Kali. the Hills Youth Army has supported these great opportunities is available Grade: Easy of the prettiest scenery. It’s also perfect for
many local events including the Orange on the Hills Shire Council website, Time: Two and a half to three hours kids with a playground to keep them busy.
In the Hills there are many opportunities Blossom Festival, Hills Relay for Life www.thehills.nsw.gov.au. Bushland Corridors,
Facilities: Playground, toilets, picnic Distance: 3.1-3.4km
Rouse Hill
tables and BBQs at Crestwood Reserve Grade: Moderate
For a more historical track why not try
Track Status: Walk on paved paths
the Bushland Corridors in Rouse Hill? Time: One and a half to two hours
Starting Point: It can be accessed
This track is packed with lots to Facilities: Playground and picnic table
through various points along the trail.
see including an early farm house, at Richard Webb Reserve
a mysterious grave and remnant Track Status: Graded fire trail and bush
Forest Walk, Cumberland bushland. There is even some wildlife
State Forest - West tracks. There is an optional steep climb
along the way with waterbirds and a
Pennant Hills and descent
lizard mosaic to admire. This track is
Want to try a slightly more challenging perfect for those who love to get out Starting Point: Richard Webb Reserve,
walk, try the Forest Walk at the in the sun and enjoy stories about the Aiken Road, West Pennant Hills.
Cumberland State Forest? settlers in the early colony.
This walk journeys through the Distance: 4.4km
Cumberland State Forest, the only Grade: Easy Want to know more
The Hills Youth Army is urban forest in Australia. Explore the tall
another exciting opportunity Time: Two hours information about our summer
native trees and Cabbage Tree Palms bush walk series?
open to anyone who is between Facilities: Playgrounds at William Harvey
and enjoy all the birdlife of the forest.
the ages of 13-25 years. Reserve and Milford Drive Reserve Visit The Hills Shire Council Website,
The walk showcases the indigenous
plants of the Hills District, signposted Track Status: Paved paths and some www.thehills.nsw.gov.au
with individual plant names and grassed areas
4 I the hills shire council hills focus I 5
C e leb r a tin g
ye ars o f Wher e it a ll beg an…
Shakespeare
The Sydney Hills kind in Sydney, occupying allows a place admire the
Shakespeare in the Park over 8,000sqm. The original beauty of the gardens, or in
was the brainchild of Hills design for the gardens was the Ryans’ case, to dream
in the park
residents Damien and prepared by the Senior up a plan to bring outdoor
Bernadette Ryan, who held Landscape Designer of the theatre to the Hills.
the first outdoor theatre Royal Botanic Gardens.
More than 100 varieties
season in 2009 at their local
The retaining walls create bloom annually, with many
rose garden.
four terraces with by a flight donated by local nurseries
I t al l be g an 1 0 y e a r s a g o in the Hills with the creation of an
A message The ‘Alfred Henry Whaling of steps finished in Cowra and rose societies. Visitors
Memorial Reserve Rose slate. The circular rotunda can find the Rose Garden at
o ut d o o r S h ak e s p e a r e Fe s t iv al at the Roxborough Park Rose from Sport Garden’ was established provides a retreat to admire the corner of Mileham and
for Jove
in 1972 and is regarded the climbing scented roses Roxborough Park Roads in
G ar d e n . A r t is tic Dir e ct or a nd Baulkham Hills local, Dam ien R y an ,
as one of the largest of its while the grassed open area Baulkham Hills.
pro d u c e d a s e a s on o f Rome o and Juliet and A Midsum m er Nigh t’ s
Dr ea m t h at so ld o u t f or t h e bulk of the season. “LET US SIT UPON
THE GROUND…”
T
he season moved outdoor theatre with their When a famous leader of
to Bella Vista Farm most immersive and ROSE RIOT - The Hollow Crown nations is forced to recognise
the following year ambitious season yet: he is no more than a frail
The Hollow Crown spans the reign of the lavish and
and has remained Shakespeare’s Rose Riot. human being like everyone
wasteful Richard II, torn from his perch by the brilliant and
there, staging many of else, he implores the people
Rose Riot is Damien persuasive tongue of a true political animal, Henry IV.
Shakespeare’s iconic plays around him to help him
Ryan’s new adaptation of
over the decade including understand what the story
Shakespeare’s extraordinary
Macbeth, The Taming of the ROSE RIOT - The Wars of the Roses of living is worth, and what
history cycle, covering a
Shrew, Hamlet, The Tempest, it means to die - “let us sit
hundred years of riotous Shakespeare’s Wars of the Roses, the inspiration for
Twelfth Night, Antony and upon the ground and tell
humanity and a pantheon of television’s Game of Thrones, is all about glory – its
Cleopatra and Julius Caesar sad stories of the death of
the earth’s most remarkable splendour and its terrible price.
– later adding classics like kings…”, Richard II asks his
political thinkers and drinkers,
Cyrano de Bergerac, The Adaptor & Director Damien Ryan (both productions) friends.
warriors and clowns, villains,
Crucible and The Importance Tickets: Adult $42, Concession $32,
heroines and despots.
of Being Earnest. Family bundle (2 Adult, 2 Concession) $120, We ask you to do the
The Hollow Crown (Richard same this summer. To sit
In 2013, The Second Age Children 9 and under are free.
II, Henry IV, Henry V) and upon the ground in one of
youth theatre project was Come once or come see both shows and get an extra
The Wars of the Roses Sydney’s most beautiful
created, offering local school 20% discount off tickets on the second show.
(Henry VI, Richard III) will be outdoor theatres, to tell
students the opportunity to
presented as two distinct but stories, to revel in poetry,
experience of performing a Celebrate 10 years of Shakespeare in the Park with
linked productions to think as a community
curtain-raiser as part of the Rose Riot at Bella Vista Farm, Elizabeth Macarthur
– with audiences being about what nationhood and
annual outdoor festival. Drive Bella Vista. Free parking available on-site.
able to enjoy either show as leadership mean, and to
This year, Sport for Jove a stand-alone production or Visit www.sportforjove.com.au bear witness to how Richard
will celebrate 10 summers experience full the cycle by II’s deposition, the first
of thrilling and surprising seeing both in one day. formal party room meeting
to spill an English king, sets
in motion an extraordinary
ricochet of political fractures
that William Shakespeare
turned into the greatest
study of leadership, human
competition and ambition
ever penned.
a midsummer
night’s dream at
the rose garden
6 I the hills shire council hills focus I 7
CASTLE HILL
PIONEER
THEATRE
H a v e f u n in t h e s u n th is
su m m e r a n d t r y th e e x e r cise
eq u i p m e n t a t t h e l oca l p ark
n e ar y o u !
Be one of the first to experience the magic of the theatre so close
to home. There’s a variety of productions to enjoy throughout the
The Hills Centenary Park first season—we hope you enjoy the show.
The Hills Centenary Park is our newest
installation featuring 12 exercise items spread THIS DECEMBER
out across 3 stations around the park. There is
a hand cycle, butterfly press, leg lift, chin up bar 1 December
and pull bars are available to use any time. Broadway Reimagined
Crestwood Reserve
The stations are also equipped with a push Talent Development
up bar, a step up, plyo box jumps, back Crestwood Reserve has a multitude of
extension and a sit up board just waiting equipment with 15 exercise stations to try 2-5 December
for a 24/7 workout. with a cross trainer, hand bike, leg press, Finding Your Feet
chest press, spinning bike, pull up and
Address: Commercial Road & Withers Australian Performing Arts College
plyometric boxes all available for use.
Road, Kellyville
The facilities also include a lat pulldown, 5 December
assisted pull up, recumbent bike, shoulder An Evening with Kerry O’Brien
press and a seated row ready to operate at A Memoir
your leisure.
Address: Corner of Crestwood 9 December
Drive and Chapel Lane, Flights & Sounds
Baulkham Hills Entertain Sydney
15 December
The Women of Wisemans
Convict Footprints
21-23 December HAVE A SHOW
Cairo Jim & the Tomb of Martenarten
Bookcase Productions TO STAGE?
Get your tickets online today The Pioneer Theatre is Sydney’s newest entertainment
www.pioneertheatre.com.au destination, in the heart of Castle Hill. Our fresh,
modern, 350+ seat venue could be just what you’re
looking for. Available for theatre productions, seminars,
lectures, trade shows and more.
More information
pioneertheatre@thehills.nsw.gov.au | 9843 0586
www.pioneertheatre.com.au
Follow The Pioneer Theatre on Instagram & Facebook
8 I the hills shire council hills focus I 9
Christmas
Library news Councillors
comments
Top Summer reads Castle Hill Library
• Wild Fire by Ann Cleeves In this workshop students will be
guided through drawing fanciful,
in The Hills
• Tailspin by Sandra Brown
fictional animals, before setting their Mayor Dr Michelle
• At Long Last Love by Milly Adams
imaginations free to create their very Byrne
• T
he Ones You Trust by own Curious Creatures. 0448 268 140
Caroline Overington Popular artist Matthew Lin will lead mayor@thehills.nsw.gov.au
F o r t h e s e v en t h y e a r , C h r is t m as in The Hills will bring joy to • Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts the fun on the day.
Be l l a V i s t a Fa r m! 10am-11am or 11.30am-12.30pm Connectivity is key
What’s On: Suitable for children in school years 4-7
Connectivity is such an important factor
Join one of Australia’s most respected
• Food stalls, rides, animal petting zoo and for the growth of our Shire. Council works
journalists, Kerry O’Brien, as he Wednesday 16 January hard to ensure local roads and footpaths
family-friendly entertainment from 4pm. discusses his memoir, Escape Room! $23PP are well maintained, and that new
• Displays by the Castle Hill Police, The Memoir By Kerry O’Brien, Castle Hill Library infrastructure is provided to ensure high
Mounted Police, The Rural Fire Brigade at the Pioneer Theatre on Outwit, outsmart and just GET OUT!! levels of accessibility.
and SES. Wednesday, December 5 at 7pm. Work as a team to face pirates, aliens As part of greater Sydney, our community
• Christmas carols with a 49-piece orchestra Cost: $17.50pp. and zombies in your attempt to solve also needs good access to key features
and choir from 7pm to 9pm. the mysteries and escape. Book as a of our city, like the CBD and the Second
To book: www.eventbrite.com. Sydney Airport. This is why I’m calling
• Event concludes with a spectacular team of five or individually.
au/e/an-evening-with-kerry-obrien- on the Department of Planning and
fireworks finale. 10.30am-11.30am, Suitable for children
tickets-50940529495. Environment to progress planning for the
Ticket sales go to supporting the charities Foster in school years 5-8 connection of the Sydney Metro Northwest
Angels, Learning Links and Hills Community Aid. to the North-South Rail Link at St Marys.
School holiday activities Tickets on sale 1st December
Wednesday 12 December, Bella Vista Farm We Tuesday 8 January www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/library. I believe this missing link is critical for the
12th Dd Curious Creatures Illustration Details correct at time of printing, growth and economic prosperity of The
Tickets from www.christmasinthehills.com.au ec
BellaVista Workshops $14PP but are subject to change. Hills and must be fast-tracked.
Farm A majority of Councillors have voted in
favour of making a submission to the
Western Sydney Aerotropolis Land Use
and Infrastructure Implementation Plan –
outlining why this vital public connection
Hills Focus Pioneer Theatre.indd 3
between The Hills and the Western Sydney
Starts 1st Airport is needed sooner.
December
FREE
We know that another 100,000 people will
NEED move here within the next 15 years, taking
CHILD our population well above 250,000. We
CARE FO also have 20,000 businesses employing
2019? R
Teaching
approximately 80,000 people and these
numbers are set to double over the next
30 years.
tomorrow’s achiever We need the Department of Planning and
Environment to speed up the delivery of
these plans. A 10-year time frame is too
Qualified, experienced early childhood education—places now far away - easy and accessible transport
available at Ellerman Childcare, Pellitt Lane, Dural and Eurambie links to the airport is vital for the success of
Park Childcare, West Pennant Hills the Aerotropolis, as well as the local and
national economy.
Is your child aged 3-5 years old? We offer a not-for-profit service with qualified
professional early childhood teachers and educational programs that can optimise Happy New Year
your child’s learning potentials. As the year draws to a close, we reflect on
Our teachers use the Australian Government’s ‘Early Years Learning Framework’ what a busy year it has been and what we
to ensure you child achieves the highest standard of pre-school education and have achieved as a Council, the highlight
school readiness. being the opening of the new Pioneer
Theatre. There is still so much to do and I
• Spacious indoor and natural outdoor spaces
know that 2019 will be just as busy as we
• Caring, experienced and qualified staff
work hard to create a wonderful place to
• Nutritious meals, drinks and snacks prepared by a qualified cook Discover your library and borrow to collect rewards
live, work and play for current and future
• Monthly educational visits Open to school students aged 5-14 years. residents. I would like to thank everyone
• Regular excursions and special events Visit any Hills Shire Library for more information for their support during 2018
• Excellent reputation within the community and to join. Ends 31st January 2019.
On behalf of myself and my family, I
24/10/18 10:27 am
Enquire today would like to wish you and your loved
www.thehills.nsw.gov.au | 9761 5703 ones a Merry Christmas and a wonderful
For details visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/library New Year.
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Councillors comments Councillors comments
Transition zones nor our request to exhibit hard working executives, but need local and bus movements. Over the past 12 months, I have been
the proposal for Transitional Housing. residents to join in order to survive. I would fortunate to meet many residents of The
The North Kellyville Advocacy Group held
Clr Alan Haselden I will continue to reinforce Council’s position please encourage you to join, or attend Hills, discuss what they love about the area
another residents meeting during this
East Ward CLR ROBYN PRESTON on this important issue and to ensure I a meeting if you are in the area. Feel free as well as their concerns and what they
edition that was again well represented
represent the community and voice your to contact myself or one of the executive would like to see in the future; attended
(Deputy Mayor) North Ward by all three ward Councillors, The Mayor,
opinion. Know that I will not waiver from this members if you would like to get involved. community events and celebrations and
0419 495 089 0419 200 300 Castle Hill MP Ray Williams, the LAC
advocacy. expanded on my knowledge in relation to
Rob Critchlow from Castle Hill Police and
clr.haselden@thehills.nsw.gov.au clr.preston@bigpond.com Local Government through conferences and
the Rural Fire Service along with council
networking with other Councillors.
officers and again this was another great
Our caring, cultured and considerate Standing up for what matters Clr Brooke Collins forum to have your issues and concerns As one year comes to an end, we start
community OAM heard and more importantly for us to looking into the coming year and beyond.
With so much unpredictable behaviour
Representing council at the opening of going on in politics around the world at the Clr Dr Peter Gangemi North Ward share what is happening in your local I have no doubt that 2019 will be filled with
a new sensory play area at Jasper Road moment, it is important to take a breath and 0438 373 994 community. challenges and successes and we will see
North Ward one of the greatest transformations to our
Public School reminded me of the large remind ourselves of what really matters clr.collins@thehills.nsw.gov.au I also attended other local progress
number of families and children in the Shire to us. It might be that you are focused on 0419 429 095 Shire with the completion of The Sydney
group meetings at Box Hill/Nelson and
who struggle with a range of disabilities. raising a family, growing your own business, clr.gangemi@thehills.nsw.gov.au Metro which will bring improved connectivity
Jasper Road School caters for a number I can’t believe how quickly time is Annangrove and hope to get to more like
getting better educated, expanding your for our residents and business community.
of such children and the new play facility, career or slipping into retirement mode. flying by and how much I am enjoying Glenorie over the coming weeks.
One of the greatest privileges of my life
funded by State and Federal Government, representing the awesome people from I look forward to being able to serve The
There is a place for all of you in The Hills is not just to represent you on The Hills The laying of underground power lines
brings obvious joy to the children whose the north ward along with the rest of our Hills Shire community in 2019 and will
Shire and protecting and preserving what Shire Council, but represent North Ward will commence very shortly on Samantha
lives are otherwise more difficult than those amazing residents who make up the Hills continue to advocate for a strong financial
we value in this area is essential – after all, specifically. I believe that North Ward is Riley Drive and Hezlett Rd which is
of their peers. Shire! position, less bureaucracy and appropriate
isn’t that what attracted us here in the first the jewel in the crown of The Hills, and is great news and, like all things to do with
Judging by the quality of the production of place. That said, never more have I had to family friendly development.
unique in so many ways. It is the home of On development applications and since infrastructure planning and building,
the Blackout Theatre Company’s ‘Singing stand up for what matters in preserving and our acreage lifestyle, agricultural producers, it does take time and every month we From my family and I, we wish you all a very
the last edition the proposal for a place
In The Rain’, the investment in the newly protecting our rural areas of North Ward. orange orchards, sheep farms and continue to see major improvements in Merry Christmas and a prosperous New
opened Pioneer Theatre in the Castle Grand I have exposed a flaw in the NSW State of worship on the corner of Larapinta
extractive industries. and Glenhaven Rd Glenhaven has been and around north ward which is great Year. To all those travelling over the festive
building was well considered in providing Government legislation that allowed existing
a modern and flexible performing arts deferred for 3 months after it was made news for our residents. season, we wish you safe travels.
seniors living developments in rural areas North Ward features bushland wilderness,
facility which should prove to be popular to purchase neighbouring properties and the beautiful Hawkesbury River and abundantly clear that a lot of work still Finally, sorry to those residents for
in meeting the diverse interests and tastes then rezone them by stealth without the breathtaking walks and lookouts. North needed to be done by the applicant missing the conciliation meeting that was
of our community. The ill considered need to seek approval from Council or State Ward is home to new communities such as around water and waste management, held regarding a development application
white elephant known as The Hills Centre Government. This type of development was cut and fill, height, parking, biodiversity
Box Hill, North Kellyville and North Box Hill, for a new bus depot on Mile End Rd
nearly ruined Council back in the ‘80s and eroding our rural landscape. issues, lack of traffic management plans, Clr Frank De Masi
Council debated many options before with new residents bringing new hope and Rouse Hill that I know is a real cause of
deciding on this modest venue. Fiscal I am pleased to say that NSW Minister incredible stories to the long history of The landscaping and ecological issues even concern, however I believe your voices Central Ward
responsibility is a hallmark of a modern for Planning, The Hon. Anthony Roberts Hills Shire. before the planning panel could even have been heard and council is preparing 0439 013 343
council carrying out its responsibility as recently announced changes to the seniors consider the application! a very detailed report that outlines your
housing development policy that now North Ward is also the home of the clr.demasi@thehills.nsw.gov.au
the steward of public money. concerns and we are working towards
prevents this from happening. vast majority of the resident progress However again I will put on the record
Council’s grand property in Baulkham Hills getting better outcomes for our residents Welcome to Summer which for me is a
associations in the Hills. North Ward that we have asked the applicant to meet
known as Cropley House has been leased Let’s ensure our seniors can live close by in this area. special time to live in The Hills - and time
features the Annangrove Progress with us and investigate more suitable
to a new tenant which has invested in a to health care centres, medical specialists,
Association, the Box Hill Nelson Progress locations in our community that will meet In closing, I wish all of our Hills Shire to take advantage of the many functions
major restoration. The end result is simply public transport, parks, community facilities
Association, the Glenorie Progress their needs as they grow over the coming Year 12 students currently sitting their and facilities that Council has to offer.
magnificent and a credit to the foresight and retail areas. These are all services that
contribute to the better health and well- Association, the Friends of Glenhaven years … unfortunately to date they have HSC exams the best of luck and I know I always look forward to attending the
of people with vision. As a venue for
weddings, conferences and other major being of our increasing aging population and the North Kellyville Advocacy Group. not taken up our offer to meet! you will do yourselves, your families and various events in Bella Vista Farm,
community events it is matched across and should not be denied. The roots of some of these progress our great community proud. Have a safe ‘Christmas in The Hills’, Shakespeare
Still on Glenhaven, we were successful
Sydney by only a few other rare examples I have also advocated for a change in what associations go back almost 100 years and and happy Christmas and New Year and In The Park, Australia Day and the Red
in having the sporting fields on Gilmour
of such grandeur. is permissible in RU6 Transition zones the list of achievements they have made I look forward to working even harder for Hot Summer Tour, which will feature two
over that time is absolutely incredible. and Glenhaven Rd moved to a more
(semi-rural areas). With the support of my you all in 2019. headline concerts with Jimmy Barnes in
Council continues to wrestle with the appropriate location, we held back on
fallout of China’s decision to halt imports fellow Councillors, I have lobbied to remove I want to encourage residents in these February and John Farnham in March.
‘places of public worship’ from this zone to expanding the sporting capacity of
of recyclable material. The news this week areas, particularly in Box Hill, Nelson and Glenhaven Oval, the traffic lights on
of a similar move by Malaysia will only protect the semi-rural lifestyle we so covet. I appreciate that there are many who
A recent application by a religious society Annangrove to get involved in your local Glenhaven and Old Northern Rds are may take leave during the Christmas
add to the challenge which Council and progress association. The Box Hill Nelson
its contracted refuse collection services proposed to put a place of public worship progressing well and we have pushed period and remain in the Shire opting
in leafy Glenhaven. I have totally opposed progress association has the most informed back on more seniors living in and Clr Elizabeth Russo not to travel. This is a great time to take
face as we confront this new reality. It is
barely an exaggeration to say that societies this application on planning issues because resident discussions and impressive list around Glenhaven because right now Central Ward advantage of the 329 parks and reserves
across the planet are suffocating in waste it would undermine the intention of the zone of speakers of any progress association. Glenhaven Rd is at capacity! that Council has both in urban and in rural
and is totally inappropriate. A year later, this 0438 608 173
with plastic and other rubbish soiling our The Annangrove Progress Association locations. Just go on the Council’s web
waterways, oceans and roadsides. A lot Council is still waiting for the Department of punches well above its weight, putting North Kellyville continues to grow at a clr.russo@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Planning to allow this recommendation to page to find where they are located.
more collective effort across all levels of on the enormously popular Australia Day rapid rate as does North Kellyville Public
government needs to go into determining be placed on public exhibition for comment. ceremony and Anzac Day service. School which is expected to open on It’s hard to believe that 2018 is coming to Many of these locations have children’s
how we address this burgeoning problem. The same delay was not experienced January 19, and we are currently in talks a close and it’s been one year since I was playgrounds, barbecue facilities and
Shipping our crudely assorted trash The Box Hill Nelson and Annangrove with the state government to address our walking trails which can be an opportunity
when Council proposed to remove Animal elected to represent the residents of The
overseas is no longer an option. Boarding Establishments from RU6 progress associations feature incredibly concerns around parking, stop and drop to discover The Hills for family or formal
Hills Shire.
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Councillors comments Councillors comments
gatherings, or just simply taking time out was now confident that the forest would East Ward councillors and majority Liberal congratulate Clr Uno on the birth of their first New facilities are being built in West
with the children and relaxing. be protected into perpetuity. council voted in favour of the Mirvac child. This will be a wonderful experience Ward and throughout the Hills Shire to
development at West Pennant Hills at but welcome to sleepless nights Clr Uno. accommodate the increasing population
As we head towards the end of a busy the old IBM site. The proposal includes and focus has been placed on using our
Sporting Amenity
2018, I wish you a Merry Christmas - unprecedented ‘micro lot housing’ with Clr Mike Thomas Finally, I would like to wish all our residents existing fields in the most efficient ways
The West Pennant Hills community is
and a Happy, Healthy New Year to you terraces as little as 86 square metres West Ward a very Merry Christmas and prosperous to provide stability for home teams and
desperately under resourced when it
and your family - and look forward to and removal of employment land. The 0423 798 891 new year in 2019. enough flexibility to accomodate larger
comes to sporting fields, with only the
continuing to serve you in 2019. site being adjacent to Cumberland varieties of sports and activities.
heavily over utilised George Thornton clr.thomas@thehills.nsw.gov.au
State Forest, the community have deep
Reserve being available for local sports
concern for the ecological impact of Improved Traffic
clubs. This Planning Proposal will provide It is an honour and a privilege to represent
development to the site and concerns Roads continue to be upgraded and
the community with a full sized synthetic the residents of the Hills Shire. The
about traffic in relation to the proposal. I constructed and strong advocacy
football field, resistant to weather support from the community has been for upgrades to RMS roads remain a
am the only East Ward councillor to stand
Clr tony Hay OAM conditions, and available all year round, in overwhelming and very humbling. The Clr Reena Jethi constant. It is clear that many of the
up for the community in West Pennant
Central Ward contrast to the existing grassed fields that values I bring to council are: West Ward upgrades have and will require re-routing
Hills against this proposal. As a local
are limited to 25 hours of usage per week. of traffic and at times slower movement,
0414 482 000 consent authority we must not be afraid - Financial prudence 0439 008 173
I could not pass up this opportunity to to say No to inappropriate re-zoning and however this short term challenge will
clr.tonyhay@thehills.nsw.gov.au provide our local children with access to a - Less bureaucracy clr.jethi@thehills.nsw.gov.au be offset by the long term gain of being
over development. We must preserve the
premium sporting facility. able to move. In having the opportunity of
values of our existing suburbs and ensure - Less regulation seeing the infrastructure plan for the Hills
Information about Councillors, Council Information about Councillors, Council
that they remain a good place to live in Shire I know that we are moving towards a
meetings and latest news can be found Traffic Conditions - Responsible governance meetings and latest news can be found
the future. roads plan that gets us home and around
on Council’s website www.thehills.nsw. The IBM site, with its 1,600 car spaces, on Council’s website www.thehills.nsw.
gov.au – click on the ‘About Council” tab I am always pleased to join our local Residents have been concerned at the gov.au – click on the ‘About Council” tab as efficiently and timely as possible.
and at the height of its activity, had amount of development not just in The
on the home page. community’s various functions and on the home page.
thousands of traffic movements a day. Hills but throughout Sydney. Critical
celebrations. Recently I was excited to Keeping Council debt free
The replacement of this facility with family infrastructure has not kept pace with
join the India Club and celebrate Diwali, The financial position of The Hills Shire
dwellings, and the introduction of the our rapid growth. The same roads, Council is one of the strongest in New
a festival of Hinduism, Diwali symbolises
North West Metro and North Connex, will parks, sporting fields are having to South Wales and ranked amongst the
the spiritual ‘victory of light over darkness,
have a positive impact on the existing good over evil and knowledge over cater to more and more people. High best in the Local Government sector.
Clr Samuel Uno road infrastructure throughout the valley. ignorance’. India Club Inc. is a not- levels of immigration is the cause of this Clr Jacob Jackson This position has been achieved and
East Ward for profit organisation of progressive unsustainable development. Recently, the maintained through the strict financial
While this Planning Proposal brings a West Ward discipline adopted by past and present
people of Indian origin and Australians. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called
0438 248 085 large amount of change to the West 0439 118 575 Councillors and prudent financial
India Club conduct social, recreational, for a halving of the current immigration
clr.uno@thehills.nsw.gov.au Pennant Hills community, which can be management in Council’s budgeting
educational, informative, humanitarian intake level. I strongly support these calls, clr.jackson@thehills.nsw.gov.au
daunting, there are some tremendous process. NSW Treasury Corp has
and spiritual activities for positive at least until our infrastructure can be
Recently the planning proposal for the opportunities that will be delivered as a rated Council as ‘Strong’ in financial
experiences. India Club is not limited developed to a level that can cope with our
IBM Site in West Pennant Hills came result of this proposal coming to fruition. I would like to thank the residents sustainability and Fit For the Future.
to the Indian subcontinent only; but it is current population numbers. of West Ward for electing me at the Council has a very high liquidity ratio,
before Council. The next milestone open to all, Indians, Australians and other recent by-election to represent them
In addition, controversial development is debt free and has no infrastructure
will be exhibition for public comment, ethnic communities. Enquiries: http:// and the wider Hills Shire community. I backlog. This Council has not had any
applications have highlighted the
subject to the Department of Planning www.indiaclub.com.au continually recognise the challenge and special rate variations over the past
loss of control that Councillors once
& Environment endorsing Council’s responsibility that I have been afforded 20 years and provides services to the
Clr Ryan Tracey I was pleased to attend Positive Vibes had over development applications.
approach. and will ensure that my efforts are put to community within these limitations. I look
Foundation Masquerade Ball. Positive Residents concerned about inappropriate good use.
East Ward forward to continuing my advocacy for the
As an East Ward Councillor and Vibes Foundation is a Hills based charity development have been alarmed to learn Hills Shire residents and hope everyone
representative for the residents of West 0419 429 217 which aims to reduce the stigma of that Councillors now have no role at all in has a safe and joyful Christmas break.
Responsible Development
Pennant Hills, I believe it is important to clr.tracey@thehills.nsw.gov.au mental illness and promote and deliver assessing and approving development
applications. Residents want to be able One of my main election promises was
explain my rationale in supporting the programs aimed toward the youth and
to maintain the character of the Hills by
proposal. The Hills Community. It is vital as a to take their concerns to their elected
I encourage you to speak to your local ensuring family friendly development. Seeing yellow lines?
community and individuals that we get representatives who can then act on their All Liberal councillors have worked
Liberal Councillors about their position of
Environmental Protection behind such initiatives. It is important behalf. Council voted unanimously to extremely hard to manage the balance Did you know that a single yellow line on
not acknowledging traditional custodians
Seeking the highest level of protection for to be alert to those around us who may oppose the unelected panels that have between need and want with residential
at Council meetings. As well as a kerb means ‘no stopping’? According
be experiencing depression or other taken the role of Councillors. Those on developments, however with new
the ten hectares of pristine forest was the acknowledging the traditional custodians to the RMS, an unbroken yellow kerb
mental health issues. We have a range of these panels have little if any local ties and planning pathways in NSW we continue to
number one concern of local residents. in our council meetings I firmly believe line is a NO STOPPING line. You
services and agencies in our community many people on these panels are likely to face numerous challenges. I will continue
The site’s current B7 zoning of Business we should be flying the Aboriginal flag must not stop for any reason except a
that can help. More info: Mental Health have developers as clients. This calls into to focus on necessary growth and resist
Park meant that the forest would always at Council chambers. The continued developments that are not needed by medical or similar emergency.
line 1800 011 511 question the independence of their decision
be at risk. denial and refusal by this council to making. Council considers that taking away Hills Shire residents.
As we enter the holiday season I wish Yellow lines may or may not be
Through intense lobbying and acknowledge the Darug people is a sad these remaining controls from Councillors is
you all a safe and happy holiday season accompanied by signage and are
negotiations, we were able to recommend and sorry chapter in our story. bad policy and the sooner it is overturned Better Local Infrastructure
with friends and loved ones. You can often placed in areas of high demand
the rarely used E2 Environmental In this phase of unprecedented growth the better. I promised to advocate for more
help families escape homelessness this for parking to ensure safety and
Protection zoning over this bushland. With footpaths, sporting fields, playgrounds
the community expect us to deliver Christmas by making a donation at On a positive note I would like to visibility are maintained. Be aware
and community facilities. I am proud to
the proponent in ongoing discussions with balanced urban development that is www.missionaustralia.com.au or a congratulate our colleague Clr Haselden say that in the short time I have been when you’re choosing a parking spot,
the State Government to consolidate this suitable to the existing and proposed charity of your choice. Wishing you Merry who has been elected unanimously there I have seen councillors and council and avoid a fine.
land into the Cumberland State Forest, I future environment. Unfortunately fellow Christmas and a Happy New Year. as Deputy Mayor. I would also like to officers have this as a strong focus.
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