Baulkham Hills Shire Council Community Magazine

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Hills Baulkham Hills Shire Council Community Magazine December 2008

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www.baulkhamhills.nsw.gov.au

Looking Towards the Futur


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Council has long sought transport improvements for the Shire

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As part of the Hills 2026Community StrategicDirection, residents saidthey wanted Council towork together with thecommunity to advocatetheir needs.

One of the communitysgoals is I can get where Ineed to go.

Council has long soughttransport improvementsfor the Shire and supportedthis community directionby urging residents toparticipate in a New SouthWales Parliamentary inquiryestablished to addresstransport and infrastructurede ciencies in the North-West Sector of Sydney.

The Inquiry Committee islooking in particular at therequirements for futureroad, rail and bus links andthe planning and funding of a rail network.

The Legislative CouncilsGeneral Purpose StandingCommittee No 4, chaired bythe Hon. Jenny Gardiner MLC,is conducting the inquiryand held public hearings inearly November.

Please check Councilswebsite for updates andfurther information.

TRANSPORT I NQUI RYCAN YOU G wHERE YONEED TO G

Focus on: Customer SerDid you know that you can nowcombine your visit to Castle Hill,Vinegar Hill, Baulkham Hills,Carlingford and Dural libraries withyour regular Council business?

These libraries are also a one-stop-shop, for Council services,providing people with greaterchoice and access.

Residents no longer need to drive tothe Council Administration building

in Castle Hill to perform simpletransactions.

Rate payments, pet registrationand building certi cate applicationsand general enquiries can take

place at your library.

Payments can be made by EFTPOS($10 minimum), credit card orcheque. No cash is accepted. Pleasenote there is a 1% surcharge on allcredit card transactions.


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Meet the new Council for2008-2012

In September this year, 12community representativeswere elected to Council.

Councillor Larry Bolitho waselected Mayor and CouncillorPeter Dimbrowsky electedthe Deputy Mayor at theextraordinary meeting of Council on 2 October 2008.

Details of all councillors canbe found by turning to theCouncillor Comments pagesin this magazine.

How Council reports

Hills 2026 is Baulkham HillsShires Integrated Planning

Framework. The purpose of this framework is to translateour communitys aspirationsinto Council planning for thefuture.

It is a framework thatbalances Councils social,

economic, environmental,nancial and governing

responsibilities to put thecommunity on the right pathfor a sustainable future.

Council reports re ect thethemes of Hills 2026 -

Resilient Leadership, VibrantCommunities, BalancedUrban Growth, ProtectedEnvironment and ModernLocal Economy.

All of these themes bringtogether Councils plans andactivities and align themwith a shared communitydirection.

When does Council meet?

Baulkham Hills Shire Council

holds its Ordinary Meetingon the second and fourthTuesdays of each month,beginning at 7pm. No Councilmeetings are held duringJanuary.

Members of the community

are encouraged to attend, andpeople have an opportunity toaddress Council in communityforum - a time set asideespecially to consider issuesraised by residents.

Where can I nd informationabout Council meetings?

Business papers areavailable for viewing onCouncils website on the Fridaypreceeding each meeting.

Minutes of meetings, Councilnews and media releasesoutlining the decisions of Council can be accessed fromthe front page of Councilswebsite - see Media andNews at www.baulkhamhills.nsw.gov.au

If you have any speci cenquiries about Councilmeetings please contactthe Public Of cer on 9843 0122.

Council meet

n September 2008 Councilsnancial statements wereresented by its externaluditor, con rming Councilsrong nancial position.

ouncils nancial indicatorsere well above accepteddustry benchmarks and theng-term position of Council

rojected by the auditor showspositive and strong nancialosition for the future, withouncil able to fund majorfrastructure projects.

he report outlined that at0 June 2008, Council had noorrowings and no debt, but

eld cash and investments of 64 million.

ouncil has an effectiveorking capital of $19.5illion on which to build its

008-2009 budget, muchgher than most otherouncils, with $4 millionenerally being considered ancceptable amount.

ouncil has remained debtee for many years now and

y applying conservativevestment strategies has

voided direct exposure or lossthe sub-prime mortgage or

quity markets, resulting invourable returns comparedother Councils.

OURFINANCIALPOSI TI ON

STRONGFOR THEFUTURE

Come to a

Resilient Leade

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Modern LocalEconomy Need a bus ines s men to r ?

Business development andgrowth is the objectiveof every entrepreneur, sowhy not consider joininga program that can helpbuild future growth in yourbusiness.

W h a t s i n v o l v e d ?

Councils mentoring programspans an intensive eight-month period and includes12 hours of facilitatedworkshops with a minimumof 10 hours face-to-facemeetings with your mentor.

The program can assistyour business by addressingyour individual needsand providing customisedguidance from businessleaders, as well as offeringnetworking opportunities.

H o w c a n I t a k e p a r t ?Opportunities are available

BUSINESS MENTORINGStepping up

for the 2009 Program,commencing in March andending in August 2009.Any person who has beenoperating a business in theShire for over 12 monthscan apply to participate.

W h a t w i l l I a c h i ev e ?Guidance and assistance

will be provided to youby successful businessowners sharing knowledgeabout marketing, cashmanagement, increasingsales, turnover and pro t.

Ca n I b e a m e n t o r ?

Yes - business leaders areencouraged to apply to helpother businesses becomemore successful, achievetheir goals and grow ourlocal economy.

I s t h e r e a c os t ?

There is a small cost involvedwhich covers one-to-onementoring, workbooks andworkshop participation.

Eligibility criteria appliesFor information about the2009 Mentoring Program,phone Raquel Bloom on8853 1911; 0412 705 081or email [email protected].

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BUSI NESSCLI MATEON- LI NESURVEY

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W h a t a r e t h e i s s u e s o rc o n s t r a i n t s y o u f a c e i nd a i l y b u s i n e ss l i f e ?

D o y o u h a v e t r o u b l er e c r u i t i n g s t a f f o r g e t t i n gt h e r i g h t s k i l l s ?

H e l p u s u n d e r s t a n d w h a ty o u n e e d !

Council is developing itsunderstanding of the businessclimate for companiesoperating in the Sydney Hills.

The initiative is designed tobuild capacity by connectinglocal businesses to programs,resources and information thatsupport business planning,skill development and businessgrowth.

To help Council increase itsunderstanding of currentbusiness issues and futureopportunities for growth,please take 10-15 minutes tocomplete an online survey.

Go to www.baulkhamhills.nsw.gov.au/businesssurveyand follow the prompts.

All information obtained willbe treated as con dential.


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Residents haveus that they wa work close to h

Why Head fo r t he H i l l s ?

Did you know that currently60,000 people leave theShire each day to work?

Residents have told Councilthey want a diverse rangeof jobs close to home.

In response, Council hasdeveloped a campaigncalled Head for the Hills to attract companies torelocate to the Shire.

Why not encourage yourboss, your friends and yourcolleagues to Head forthe Hills - take advantageof the great employment,recreation and lifestyleopportunities on offer - andget on with business.

How i s Counc i l p l ann in gf o r f u t u r e e m p l o y m e n t ?

Council recognises that it isindustrys role to create the

jobs and local governmentsrole to support business bymaking the right long-termplanning decisions.

By 2031, the BaulkhamHills Shire is expected togrow by 100,000 people,with 47,000 additional jobsneeded.

Norwest Business Park,one of the Shires keyemployment hubs isexpected to be full by2015.

Councils Employment LandsStudy will identify and set

aside areas of commercial,retail and industrial land forfuture generations.

HEAD FOR THE HI LLS

There is currently just over500 hectares of employmentland existing in the Shirewith an additional 147hectares expected to beneeded for the populationgrowth in an area becomingknown as the Box HillEmployment Precinct.

Where can you fnd morei n f o r m a t i o n ?

For more information abouteconomic development inthe Hills, visit the website

www.investsydneyhi l l s .com.au or contact theEconomic Development team.

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Focus on: Business Visits Do you need background informationas part of developing your businessstrategy? Council provides the followingfree assistance for local companies and

those considering heading for the Hillsincluding:

local business statistics business demographic information population forecasts market analysis and research

referral services to key businessconnections

typical real estate costs labour market costs and availability relocation and recruitment support leasing and sales opportunities research

Councils Economic Development team isavailable to meet with you to nd out howwe can better support your business. Foran appointment call +61 2 9843 0131.


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Council is looking for community volunteers to join the team

Restoration work has begunon historic Mungerie Houseat Rouse Hill.

The newly restoredhomestead will becomehome to the Rouse HillVisitor Information Centreand provide an historicalanchor for amenities in TheNew Rouse Hill community.

T h e Hi s t o r y o f M u n g e r i e

Built in the 1890s, MungerieHouse is an example of

late Victorian architectureand was one of the earliesthomesteads established inthe Shire.

The name Mungerie isaboriginal and is believedto mean eating place talltrees.

The original homestead,built in ve stages in 1895,comprises four roomsaround a central hall, a

verandah on three sidesand a kitchen at the rear.

Alterations and additions tothe house continued untilthe 1980s.

The property has formerlybeen used for sheep andpoultry farming, orchardsand dairy farming - and hasbeen used as a backdrop for

lm and television, including Dad and Dave and TheSquatters Daughter.

W h e n w i l l t h e p r oj e c t b ec o m p l e t e d ?

Due for completion byMarch 2009, the $4 millionrestoration of MungerieHouse and its surroundswill deliver a range of resident facilities includinga swimming pool, sportingfacilities, tennis courts andclubhouse.

Community facilities willinclude a childrens play areaand landscaped gardens,plus the fully-accreditedVisitor Information Centrepromoting both local andregional tourism.

Co u n c i l s c o m m i t m e n t

Council has pledged upto $100,000 for MungerieHouses t out, and a further$100,000 budget over

ve years to fund ongoingoperating costs, includingrent.

I n t e r e s t ed i n b e co m i n g at o u r i s m v o l u n t e e r ?

Council is currently lookingfor community volunteerswho would like to join theTourism team in providinginformation services.

Interested in volunteeringin your local community?Contact Raquel Bloom,Project Of cer - EconomicDevelopment and Tourism,on 8853 1911 for a chatabout how you can becomeinvolved.

Why not spend some timeover the holiday seasonexploring our Shires parksand reserves?

The Garden Shire has325 parks and reservesin both urban and ruralenvironments.

Excellent barbecue areas,childrens playgrounds,bushland walking trails,

MUN GERI E HOUSEA boost for visitor in

Focus on: Our Resebeautiful formal gardensand wide-open spaces areperfect for social or formalevents or to simply taketime out and relax.

For information aboutparks and picnic spots, visitCouncils website and clickon the Our Shire tab at thetop of the page, then select

Parks and Recreation fromthe drop-down menu.

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A r e y o u a l o c a l b u i l d e r -o r b u i l d in g a n e w h o m e ?Council is encouragingresidents and builders toconsider the streetscapeand character of an area

before building.

W h a t i s s t r e e t s c ap e ?Streetscape is the lookand feel of a street, andblending a new home withthe existing streetscape isimportant for maintainingthe Garden Shire image.

Streetscape is created byfeatures including kerbs,fencing, setback, gardens,lot size, bulk and scope

of homes, colours andmaterials and architecture.

The relationship betweenthese elements createscharacter which contributesto the look and feel of astreet and sense of identity.

U r b an r e n e w a lCurrently many parts of theShire are undergoing changeas existing housing makesway for new dwellings.

Draft amendments to theBaulkham Hills DevelopmentControl Plan (Residential)have been exhibited.

These changes aim tostrengthen existing controlsand provide new buildingcontrols to improve thequality of developments andconsider streetscape.

L ik e t o k n o w m o r e ?To view the Development

Control Plan visit Councilswebsite, click on the

Development tab at the topof the page, select BaulkhamHills Development ControlPlan from the drop-downmenu and click on Part CSection 3 - Residential.

re you aware that by 2031e Baulkham Hills Shireill grow to approximately70,000 with 36,000wellings needed to be built toccommodate that growth?

o plan and manage thisrowth and change, and guidee preparation of Councils

ew Local Environmental Plan010 (LEP 2010), Councildopted the Draft Localtrategy in June 2008.

he Local Strategy is a landse planning document touide local planning and

ect the themes of the Hills026 Community Strategicirection.

s part of the Local Strategy,ouncil is working on aew Centres Direction andmployment Lands Directionee page 5 for details).

ublic exhibition of the draftocuments is anticipated forarly in 2009.

you live, work or own ausiness in the Shire, or useur centres for shopping,ntertainment or to accessrvices, look out for your

pportunity to comment onese documents.

or more information onanning the Hills Projects,ick on the Planning theills link under Highlights n the home page of Councilsebsite or contact Councilsorward Planning team [email protected].

PLANNI NGTHE HI LLS

Balanced

Urban Growth

Love the LOOK and FEELof your stree

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ProtectedEnvironment

I n t e r e st e d i n y o u r l o ca le n v i r o n m e n t ?

Since 2006 the doors of Councils Environment Centrehave been open to locals.

The Centre has an extensivereference library andenvironmental educationof cers are on-hand to provideadvice and assistance withany environmental issue.

Several key environmentalprojects are coordinatedfrom the centre including

Privet out of Cattai, aimed ateliminating this highly invasiveweed; the Waterwise GardenDemonstration displaying

various drought tolerantplant species; and the HillsShire Horse project assistingrural landholders in theenvironmental managementof their properties.

As well, free workshops areheld throughout the year. To

nd out about workshops visitCouncils website and click onthe Environment tab at thetop of the home page.

The Environment Centre islocated at Annangrove Park,cnr Annangrove Road andCurrie Avenue, Annangrove,and is open every Thursdayfrom 9am 4pm. Contact9654 3571 (Thurs) 9843 0579(Mon-Wed & Fri).

Need som e advice onsus ta inab le p r ac t i ces?

Council is inviting localbusinesses to join an excitingnew environmental projectcalled A Sustainable World

in the Hills.The project is designed tohelp your business becomemore environmentallyfriendly.

Being a Green Business isfast becoming a marketingadvantage.

W h a t s o n o f f e r ?Council is offering yourbusiness a free sustainabilityreview, an assessment of

your ecological footprintand practical suggestions toimprove your sustainabilitycredentials.Some of the bene ts of the project to businesses,their staff and customers

include improved bottomline, reductions in energyand water consumption,improved wastemanagement, potentialto increase productivity,

positive effects on employeesand customers, greatermarketing opportunities andexposure.

How can m y busin essbecom e inv olved ?

For more informationabout Councils BusinessSustainability Project, visitCouncils website, click onthe Business tab at the topof the home page and select

A Sustainable World in theHills Business Project fromthe drop-down menu.

Alternatively, you cancontact Councils BusinessSustainability Project Of ceron 9843 0362.

ITS EASY BEING GREEN

Vis it you rE n v i r o n m e n tCent re

Supporting Business

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Community mecan have their throughout the pr

Council supports the conceptof a clean, green Shire byusing blended biodiesel fuel topower diesel plant in an effortto reduce greenhouse gasemissions.

Following the successful six-month trial earlier this year onfour works vehicles, Council hasopted to expand the use of thealternative fuel to power 90%of its diesel plant.

W h a t i s t h e p l a n ?Did you know that ourShire extends from NorthParramatta to WisemansFerry, taking in some of the most picturesque ruralcommunities in NSW?The Rural Community ActionPlan is being developedto address the speci csocial and service needs of residents in our Shires ruralareas.This place-based approachto community planning willbuild on existing Councilplans and strategies.H o w c a n I h a v e m y s a y ?Community memberscan have their saythroughout the processwith ongoing communityengagement activities. Thecommunity will continue tobe heard as projects aredesigned, developed andimplemented.The next communityconsultation is plannedfor December 2008 atWisemans Ferry with furtherconsultations within theAnnangrove and Kenthurstareas in the New Year.Wa n t m o r e i n f or m a t i o n ?For further details contactCouncils CommunityPlanning Coordinator on9843 0361.

By running 90% of Councilseet on biodiesel, signi cant

reductions of up to 42 tonnesof carbon dioxide a year areanticipated, reinforcing ourcommitment to the Cities forClimate Protection Program.

Biodiesel is an alternative tocrude oil based diesel and isderived from vegetable oils oranimal fats and can be blendedwith standard diesel.

RURAL COMMUNI TY ACTI ON P

Have your say!

Focus on: Reducing Emissions

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The Baulkham Hills areahas over 10km of off-road

cycleways available forcyclists and pedestrians,extending from WindsorRoad near ShowgroundRoad in the north, throughto the M2 and Old WindsorRoad in the south.

The Baulkham Hills LoopCycleway provides around8km of off-road pathway,mostly travelling throughscenic parklands. This route

is relatively at, except forsome areas near Seven HillsRoad and in Sophia DoyleReserve.

A detailed map of thecycleway can be downloadedfrom Councils website.Select the Our Shire tab atthe top of the page; choose

Parks and Recreation fromthe drop-down menu; clickon Off Road Cycleways then select the BaulkhamHills Off Road Cycling Map.

The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillors, General Managerand staff of Baulkham Hills Shire Council wish you andyour family a safe and enjoyable Festive Season.

For information on Councils opening times over theChristmas and New Year period please check Councilswebsite at www.baulkhamhills.nsw.gov.au or phoneCustomer Service on 9843 0555.

BAULKH AM HI LLS CYCLEW AY

Looking for quality child car

Keeping you in the Lo

Seasons Greetings!

Coun c i l s ch i ld ca re

Baulkham Hills Shire Councilan provide your child with

a safe and happy child carenvironment that is fun,ducational and nurturing.

Enrolling your child in one of Councils child care centreswill ensure your family isupported with the highesttandards of early childhoodare and education.

Our early childhoodearning programs are fully

accredited and developedby university-quali ed EarlyChildhood Teachers.

All our staff are trained inunderstanding the needsof children and parents at

all ages of early childhooddevelopment. We are hereto support you as a familyat every step of the way.

Wh at does a Coun c i l ch i ldc a r e ce n t r e o f f e r ?

Nutritious meals, drinksand snacks are suppliedand families are offeredsupport on a wide range of health and developmentalneeds, including the varyingdietary needs of individualchildren.

Our service is not for pro t.All funds raised are useddirectly for the bene t of the service.

Centres are open on weekdays at 7am and close at

6pm. This provides you witha choice of times to attend.

Com e fo r a v i s i t

We invite you to visit ourcentres as we are certain

you will nd many bene tsthat will meet your needs.

Centres are located atBaulkham Hills 9639 4212;Castle Hill (Castle Glen)9680 4824; Castle Hill(Excelsior Avenue)9680 2735; Dural 96513998; West Pennant Hills9871 2553; Carlingford9873 1780.

For more information visitCouncils website, click onthe Residents tab andselect Childrens Services from the drop-down menu.

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Dont miss the 2009 AustraliaDay celebrations at Council,corner of Showground andCarrington Roads, CastleHill. Our sensational annualevent has somethingfor everyone with thrillrides, great food, stalls,an af rmation ceremonyand fantastic on-stageentertainment throughoutthe afternoon.

Drop in and say GDay asthe doors to Council openfor our annual Council Expoas part of the Australia DayCelebrations.

The Say GDay Expo is allabout showcasing Councilsservices and Council staff will be on hand to provideinformation and answer anyquestions you may haveabout Council services.

Find out about bushcare,our communitys Hills 2026Vision, your environment,childcare, youth, library andsenior services and more.

Councils Say GDay Expo will run on Monday26 January, 2009 inCouncils AdministrationBuilding - check Councilswebsite in the New Year formore information.

Say GDAY at

M e n t a l H e a l t h R e s p i t er o g r a m

re you caring for someoneith a mental illness or

omeone with an intellectualsability?

ills Community Cares Mentalealth Respite Program canelp you have a break byroviding in-home respite,entre-based day programs,creational support,

nd transport to medicalppointments. If you wouldke more information, pleaseall 9672 6308.

W h a t i s H i l l s C o m m u n i t yare?

ills Community Care is aaulkham Hills Shire Councilommunity Service andommenced operations in991. Hills Community Careonducts a variety of programsunded at local, State andederal levels to assist frailged, people with dementia,eople with disabilities and/oreir carers.

he Centre is located at theaulkham Hills Communityentre complex (off Conievenue) and also utilises aariety of facilities within thehire.

or more information visitouncils website, click one Residents tab and select

Hills Community Care frome drop-down menu.

HILLSCOMMUNI TY

CARE

Vibrant Communities

Australia Day

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Id like to take this opportunity tothank the community for voting for meand my team at the recent elections.We are humbled and honoured by theoverwhelming support.

The process of an election campaignis an amazing experience likeno other. Putting yourself up forpublic judgement is not easy and Icongratulate all candidates for caringenough about their community to putup their hand and for being preparedto contribute in a positive way.

I have the additional honour of beingelected Deputy Mayor and I amthankful to my Council colleagueswho elected me to this position.

All of us accept the responsibilitiesthat come with the job. We knowthe tasks ahead and were ready tobe the Council team the communityexpects us to be.

I believe the public got it right onSeptember 13 and all twelve electedCouncillors have the best interests of the community at heart and I look

2008 -2012 will be interesting timesfor Baulkham Hills Shire. We havefor the rst time in living memory aCouncil comprised of two professionalpolitical parties. It potentially willbe the best of times if effectiverepresentation can be made on behalf of our community.

For too long our elected Staterepresentatives have done nothingbut criticise and complain aboutthe failings of State Government todeliver for our region.

Even when our State members arein Government our region has beentaken for granted as safe seats. It isnow time to extract real commitmentsto the necessary major state projectsfrom these opposition members, not

just continued unproductive criticismabout a State Government holding noseats in the area.

What I hope is that locally Councilwill be capable of working togetherto deliver constructive outcomes inthose areas that are the responsibilityof Local Government and to meet the

needs of our local community.I look forward to the completion of local projects and initiatives thatwere commenced during my term asMayor of this great Shire, togetherwith the new local initiatives that wewill complete together for the bene tof our residents.

They say that Spring is a time forrenewal and new beginnings andfor me, being elected as one of yourCouncillors, it certainly is the case.It is an honour and a privilege to begiven the opportunity to serve theHills community that I have lived infor most of my life.

The winds of change also reached thetop levels of our State Governmentand for the rst time ever we have aPremier who grew up in our districtand attended Northmead High Schoolin our Shire.

Lets hope that now we have a local asthe Premier of NSW action is taken toaddress some of the pressing needsfacing our Shire!

As one of your Councillors, some of my top priorities are:

Lobbying State and FederalGovernments for funding toconstruct the North West rail linkand the upgrade of ShowgroundRoad to 4 lanes.

To protect the amenity of Castle

Hill Showground as a culturaland heritage asset for futuregenerations.

Working with key stakeholders toensure the completion of the CastleHill Ring Road project in a timelyand ef cient manner as well asimplementing the Castle Hill TownCentre Master plan.

Please feel free to contact meshould you wish to discuss anymatters relating to Council and our

community.

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The election is over. Thank you fortrusting me to represent you foranother four years.

The next year will be eventful.Apart from the global and State

nancial problems, we will need tobe careful with our nancial affairs.Plans already approved call on ourCouncil to expend major capital.

Carlingford Precinct will need a lotof community consultation and bea major capital expense over themedium term, if approved. Yourinput is still valued.

Bus facilities will need to beaccelerated if we are to cope withthe pressures already in the publictransport system. I hope to bringforward major policy changes inthis area to our Council, so againyour input is welcome.

Parking is also a major policy areathat needs attention in this term of Council.

East Ward is changing asrenewal of the building stockoccurs. Hopefully we can renewinfrastructure and enhance the builtenvironment and the streetscapes.These are expensive and essentialworks but with goodwill andsound leadership we will deliver.Be Informed. Be involved.

d rstly like to thank the voters of theHills for the strong endorsement of theLiberal team right across the Shire andparticularly in East Ward. The newlyelected Council with its generationalchange and younger representatives isnow far more balanced and re ectiveof the Shires demographics.

welcome the communitys clearmessage to reject the behaviour andpolicy direction of the NSW State LaborGovernment, their counterparts heren Baulkham Hills and other groups

who aligned themselves with Laborover the last four years.

As your East Ward representative, Iam looking forward to working withall members of the community andmy State and Federal colleagues toachieve greater outcomes such asmproved transport infrastructure,

better customer service delivery andupgrades to our parks and playing

elds.

d also like to thank the many membersof the community who volunteered

heir personal time to assist with myelection campaign. Your hard work andeffort is greatly appreciated and I hopeo maintain your support over the nextour years. As a member of the Liberaleam, I am always happy to help you

with any council related concern ormatter. Please feel free to call or emailme if I can be of any assistance.

C o u n c i l l o rL ar r y B o l i t h o( M a y o r )

It is an honour to have been electedas Mayor of this wonderful Shire.

The people of our Shire, throughour local democratic system, haveplaced a great responsibility on usin electing their new Council for thenext four years.

The clear message is that residentswant all Councillors to act as aninterface between the communityand Council. In order to do this, wemust show strong leadership andunity.

In this term of Council, we willbe placing a high emphasis onthe professional development of Councillors to enable us to representthe whole of the community to thebest of our judgement and ability.

There are many challengesbefore us including the provisionof infrastructure for our rapidlygrowing area, planning fornew growth areas and therevitalisation of residential areas.

I am con dent that your new Councilhas the knowledge, dedication andskills to meet these challenges.

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The recent Council Election sent aclear message that we must consult,manage and deliver to the communitythat has elected us to representthem.

One of the rst major items forthe new Council is the Shire LocalEnvironmental Plan 2010. Duefor public release and exhibitionshortly, I look forward to engagingthe community and stakeholdersand hearing your interpretation andopinion of one of the most signi cantdocuments that governs developmentand forward planning in the Shire.

The NSW Legislative Council StandingCommittee No.4 has commencedan inquiry into the transport needsof the Northwest. The outcome andrecommendations of the inquiryshould con rm what the public alreadyknows: the need for immediateadditional substantive investmentand consultation in relation to publictransport in the Northwest.

It will be a pleasure to work alongsidemy fellow Councillors with their

differing backgrounds, achievements,goals and priorities; taking BaulkhamHills Shire forward, strengtheningits nancial position and achievingthe outcomes expected by thecommunity.

Thank you for the opportunity torepresent the community of BaulkhamHills Shire. Please feel free to contactme regarding any issue for which Imay be of assistance.

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I am thrilled to join Council as therst Labor woman and the rst Labor

Councillor representing North Ward in

100 years and I will be working hardto live up to residents expectations. Iam really pleased that there are twoother new women Councillors, and Ilook forward to working with them andmy other fellow Councillors to make adifference and serve our community.

We are at the beginning of the bush redanger season, October to March.The highly trained men and women of the Rural Fire Service do a wonderful

job helping to protect us, but itis up to each one of us to play ourpart by preparing our homes againstbush res, particularly in the ruraland bushy areas of North Ward. Weneed to reduce ground fuels aroundour houses, clear gutters regularly of leaves and debris, prepare rebreaksand have a re safety plan. CouncilsBush re Awareness website is wellworth looking at.

Council has been building footpathsaround our newer areas such asRouse Hill, enabling residents to walkto shops and schools where possible-getting healthy exercise, savingmoney on petrol, and reducing carbondioxide emissions. Unfortunately thereare some missing footpaths causingdif culties so it is time for us to takeaction and complete the footpaths andcycle ways as planned.

Please feel free to contact me aboutany matters which are concerningyou.

As a new Councillor I want to thankyou for your support in the recentlocal government election. It is aprivilege and an honour to serve thecommunity.

North Ward has such a broad range of needs. The territory is the largest of the four wards and offers a diversityof living environments. From rural toresidential, retail services to smallbusinesses, there are many challengesahead.

I am mindful of the need for dedicatedopen space. As an active sports person

I recognise the value to the communityin having room to play, compete andrelax.

Inadequate public transport hasbeen our burden for decades. Weneed rail to unclog our roads and Iam determined to put pressure onthe state government to provide arail system. Council needs to provideadequate funding for our local roadstoo.

I look forward to representing your

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It is a pleasure to have been electedas Councillor to West Ward in therecent Local Government elections.

As a long term resident of BaulkhamHills, I am passionate about protectingthe unique lifestyle that the Hills Shirehas to offer.

I am opposed to medium-densityhousing developments being forcedupon residents, particularly withoutadequate community facilities, roadsand transport infrastructure beingprovided to cope with increasedpopulation and demands forservices.

The lack of public transport continuesto impact negatively upon BaulkhamHills Shire and has been the focus of much media attention in recent weeks.Now is the time to really take the

ght up to the State Government toobtain the funding and infrastructurethat we so desperately need.

I look forward to making a positivecontribution to our community inthese areas and am keen to hear

residents concerns.

I wish to take this opportunity toexpress my thanks and gratitude tothe residents of the Baulkham HillsShire, and in particular the residentsof West Ward for once again beinggiven the honour and privilege to betheir elected representative.

Over the course of the next four yearsthe Council will face many challenges,not least amongst these challenges isthe issue of an integrated transportsystem involving rail and bus serviceson priority bus routes like in otherareas of metropolitan Sydney. It isan unsatisfactory situation given thehigh level of car dependency in theHills that there is not one designatedpriority bus route.

Once bus routes are designated assuch, it would, under the serviceprovisions of the contract that privatebus companies have with the StateGovernment, lead to increasedfrequency under the terms of thecontract.

Notwithstanding the political makeup of the newly elected Council I will

use my best endeavours through theforums available to me to pursue abetter transport outcome for theHills.

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Firstly, I would like to thank thepublic for their support at the recentLocal Government Elections. I amvery pleased to be returned as aCouncillor on Baulkham Hills ShireCouncil to represent our community.I am excited about our new Counciland welcome all the new Councillorselected for this term. My prioritiesfor this term are unchanged:

Our Financial Position - Council hasan enormous shortfall in its developercontribution plans. These funds areused to fund promised communityfacilities. We need to be responsiblein our nances so we can maintainour ageing infrastructure and providefacilities such as the green spacepromised to our residents.

Traf c - All our residents know thetraf c problems. I oppose higherdensity units in our Shire without theinfrastructure required. Our Shireis a growth area and needs moreState Government funding especiallyon our clogged up roads such asShowground Rd. Council needs toprovide adequate funding for its roads

and pressure the State Governmentto fund their roads.

Public Green Space - Residents lovetheir green areas and too often cometo me about losing their promised openspace. Less important expendituresoften crowd out spending on ouropen green areas, which is an issueI watch carefully. I am pleased thatthe park at Wrights Road Castle HillI undertook to have commenced thisyear has begun development.

I encourage residents to bring to meissues that concern you.

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Baulkham HillsShire Council

129 Showground Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 PO Box 75, Castle Hill NSW 1765 Ph: 9843 0555Fax: 9843 0409 Email: [email protected] Website & e-request system: www.baulkhamhills.nsw.gov.au24hr Emergency Number: issues relating to roads, drainage and trees on public land call: 0412 705 090.For after-hours assistance with animal control, development control or emergency environmentalissues call 9843 0555. Vandalism Hotline (24hr): 1300 884 885. Waste Hotline: 1800 623 895 or email

Visit our ShiresAttractions

Focus on:

Our Shire has some of the best naturalassets in New South Wales. Why notturn back time and spend the day atbeautiful Wisemans Ferry in our Shiresnorth?What can you do at Wisemans Ferry? Enjoy the panoramic view from

Hawkins Lookout Picnic in Wisemans Ferry Park

Take a scenic drive along the river Take the ferry across the river and

discover historic St Albans and theConvict Trail

Cruise along the Hawkesbury River

Hire a houseboat Explore the river on waterskis Enjoy lunch at the historic inn

For details about things to see and do inour Shire, visit www.sydneyhills.com

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