Strathfield Municipal Council

Current Public Notices

Public Exhibition of Planning Proposals (Draft Local Environmental Plans)

Strathfield Council invites written submissions regarding the following Planning Proposals to amend the Strathfield Planning Scheme Ordinance:

•    to rezone Lot 102 DP 1134585, 483 Liverpool Road from Special Uses 5(a) to Local Business 3(b)
•    to rezone Lots 1,2 & 3 DP 30405 Hillcrest Avenue and Lot 8 DP 30405 Coronation Parade from Special Uses 5(a) to Residential 2(a).

The Planning Proposals have been prepared in accordance with the EP& A Act 1979 and Department of Planning Guidelines and are on public exhibition until Wednesday 9 December 2009. They may be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centre and Strathfield Central Library. Copies of the Planning Proposals and relevant studies can be downloaded on the links below.

Written comments on the Planning Proposals are invited and should be addressed to The General Manager, Strathfield Council PO Box 120, Strathfield or can be faxed to 9764 1034 or emailed to council@strathfield nsw.gov.au.

Planning proposal: 483 Liverpool Road Strathfield South 218.4 KB
Applicants rezoning report: 483 Liverpool Road Strathfield South 1.191 MB
Gateway Determination: 483 Liverpool Road Strathfield South 50.53 KB
Planning proposal: Cnr Hillcrest Avenue & Coronation Pde Strathfield South 455.0 KB
Applicants rezoning report: Cnr Hillcrest Avenue & Coronation Pde Strathfie 2.933 MB
Gateway Determination: Cnr Hillcrest Avenue & Coronation Pde Strathfield So 582.1 KB

Works at Mason Park Wetlands

Council is due to commence the construction of a wetlands viewing platform at the Mason Park Wetlands, adjacent to the Powells Creek cycleway, on October 19.

Cycle way access will not be restricted during construction works.

For further information contact Strathfield Council on 9748 9999.

Publishing Service of a Community Newspaper

Strathfield Council seeks to invite expressions of interest for the provision of publishing council and local news in a local newspaper called the Strathfield Scene, of which Council owns the intellectual property rights to. The publication’s intention is to keep the community informed of local news, including Council’s activities.

Strathfield Council is seeking expressions of interest for information purposes only. There is no obligation on either Strathfield Council or an interested party to enter into an agreement.

Strathfield Council may undertake a selective tender process following the Expression of Interest where invitations to tender for a proposed contract are made.

EOI documents are available from Strathfield Council’s electronic tender system. Completed submissions can be submitted via the electronic tender box on the same website. Submissions will be accepted until 5pm on 13 November 2009.

For further information please contact Council’s Procurement Coordinator Carol Chapman on 9748 9999.

Pesticide and herbicide usage within the Municipality

Strathfield Council advises that it will be applying pesticide at the following facilities and sports fields within the municipality throughout the month of November 2009.

14 November 2009

  • Town Hall, 65 Homebush Road, Strathfield
  • 1A Bates Street, Homebush
  • 1B Bates Street, Homebush
  • 52 Redmyre Road, Homebush
  • Airey Park, Homebush
  • Cooke Park, Strathfield South
  • Begnall Reserve oval, Strathfield South    
21 November 2009
  • Hudson Park Pro Shop, Hudson Park, Strathfield
  • Hudson Park greenkeepers shed, Hudson Park, Strathfield
  • Hudson Park grandstand, Hudson Park, Strathfield
  • 52 Hampstead Road, Homebush
  • A2 Fraser Street, Homebush
  • 25 Broughton Road, Strathfield
  • Strathfield Park, Strathfield
  • Bark Huts Reserve oval, Strathfield
28 November 2009
  • Strathfield Library and Information Centre, 65 Rochester Street, Homebush
  • Council Works Depot, 1 Weeroona Road, Strathfield
  • Enfield Town Hall, 1 Coronation Parade, Strathfield South
  • Mason Park, Homebush

Traps, baits and gelling will be used in internal areas to target vermin like rats and mice.

Pyrethrum is the main chemical constitute to be used externally. It is classed as a natural pesticide.

If you have any concerns prior to, or during the weed spraying program, please contact Council's Customer Service Centre on 9748 9999.

Strathfield Creek Pedestrian Bridge Works

Strathfield Council would like to inform the public of upcoming works within Ismay Reserve and Allen Street Reserve, Homebush.

Council is due to commence the construction of the Strathfield Creek Pedestrian Bridge in accordance with the Powells Creek Master Plan.

Works are currently underway and will span over several weeks. During this time, selected areas of the reserve will not be accessible.

Should you have any questions regarding the works, please contact Melanie Sallis of Council on 9748 9999.

Public Exhibition of Draft Social Plan 2009-2014

Council’s Draft Social Plan 2009-2014 has been prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act. Council resolved at an Extraordinary Council meeting held on 20 October to place the amended policy on public exhibition.

The policy is now on public exhibition until Thursday 19 November 2009 and may be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centre and Libraries.  A copy can be viewed or downloaded from this page. 

Written comments on the Draft Social Plan 2009-2014 are invited and should be addressed to the General Manager, Strathfield Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135 or can be faxed to 9764 1034 or emailed to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au.

Draft Social Plan 2009-2014 373.5 KB

Hire of Council Facilities 2010

Strathfield Council invites applications from members of the public, including locally based groups and organisations, for the regular hire of the following Strathfield Council Venues in 2010:

An application form and information for use of these facilities can be obtained from Strathfield Council’s Customer Service Centre, located at 65 Homebush Road, Strathfield, or by clicking on the above links.

Applications should be completed and returned to Council. All relevant additional documentation must be attached.

Applications close 4.30pm Friday 4 December 2009.

Council will review all applications received and applicants will be contacted accordingly.

For assistance, please contact Council’s Corporate Services Officer on 9748 9999.

Financial Reports 2008-2009

In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act, Strathfield Council advises that the Council Meeting to be held on 24 November 2009 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Reports and the Auditor’s Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2009.

In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Reports or the Auditor’s Reports. 

Copies of the audited Financial Reports and the Auditor’s Report may be inspected at Council’s Customer Service Centre, 65 Homebush Road Strathfield, Strathfield Main Library or viewed or downloaded from this page.

Submissions close one week after the public meeting has been held.                    

                       

Financial Report 2008-2009.pdf 1.866 MB