In this edition: Local Government elections.
Ray Park Heritage Group.
St John's Church, In the Pink, Bag Free Beecroft Sewing Bee. NorthConnex Urban Design and Landscape Plan Stage Two.
Local Government Elections this coming Saturday 9th September. A final reminder to all residents that voting for our local government councillors is on this Saturday 9th September. Click here to access the NSW Government website if you want to know when and where to vote.
The Trust held its traditional ‘Meet the Candidates’ evening on Tuesday 29th
August and had a very good turnout with over 120 attendees. We
invited Hornsby Council’s C Ward candidates, as well as Parramatta
Council’s Epping Ward candidates. With the Hornsby mayoral candidates as
well, there were 13 candidates speaking. No surprise that the State
Government council amalgamation process produced a healthy debate
between the Parramatta and Hornsby candidates. I won’t comment on
their performances, as it would not be appropriate but the night
provided those who did attend a useful insight into the views, values
and effectiveness of the prospective candidates. What I will say though,
is that it was pleasing to see such a strong representation of women
standing for the various positions, including three women for the
Hornsby Council’s Mayoral position.
At the public meeting I touched on how the amalgamation process has also
created a logistical problem for the Trust that we had not envisaged.
In the future the Trust will have its hands full communicating with two
councils, now that close to a third of Beecroft is under Parramatta
Council’s control. The Trust committee can’t afford to sit back
and expect matters to continue as they have in the past. There is a
real threat that the Trust will lose contact with our loyal residents
south of the M2 motorway. We must be proactive in offering our services
to these residents and that will also mean residents in the Parramatta
Council area joining the Trust’s committee. We currently have two
vacancies on the committee so now is as good a time as any to join the
committee.
Ross Walker BCCT President
moderating
Photography courtesy Michael Bianchino
Our
southern neighbouring civic trust in Epping will have a similar
logistical problem, having a responsibility to serve residents in North
Epping who are still within Hornsby Council while the bulk of their
residents are in Parramatta Council.
In a way it is timely - below you will see an article promoting Dorothy
Doolan’s Ray Park Heritage Group activity this coming weekend.
Dorothy is an asset to the local community and has managed to get
Parramatta Council and even some local businesses to support her group.
I ask you to support the local community and visit Ray Park this
weekend. Local residents like Dorothy keep our community spirit
alive.
The Trust’s Enews is continuing to work well, developing into an
excellent medium for conveying information to the local community.
Residents are being informed of issues relevant to Beecroft and
Cheltenham in a timely manner and in a way that the old printed bulletin
was unable to achieve. I again encourage recipients of the Enews to
pass on our details to your friends and neighbours, who you believe will
be interested in receiving our Enews. As of last week we have
over 1000 email addresses on our database but there are still 60% of
2119 residents who are not as yet benefitting from receiving our eNews.
We have had to establish a new website as the old one had become
dysfunctional with emails not working. With various security constraints
attached to the old site, we found it easier to walk away from 2119.org
and create a new bcct2119.com.au website. If anyone
has tried to contact me at the old email address and has received no
reply, that is the reason.
My new email address is president@bcct2119.com.au .
Regards,
Ross Walker
President
Ray Park Heritage Group. A display over 3 days in Carlingford, in ‘Upper’ Ray Park Sponsored by Engalls Nursery, Garden Clinic & McGrath Real Estate. “Remember the Way We Were” Yesteryear photos and an assortment of items & memorabilia will be on display. When: 9.00am-5.00 pm each day: Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September Where: Cnr Plympton Road and Avonlea Drive, Carlingford Contact: Phone 9876 5713 for more information.
Remember the way we were at the newly named ‘Hazlewood Rose Park’ (previously Upper Ray Park)* where an assortment of Yesteryear items and photos will be on display. Rose plants will be available for sale. Disability and Age-friendly Furniture is to be added to our local park. Come and see the City of Parramatta Council’s first stage of this project.
In keeping with the new name for the park, two beds of white roses will be planted.
The City of Parramatta Council is recommending that the new name of
Hazlewood Rose Park be adopted by the Geographic Naming Board of NSW
(GNB).
Spring Concert at St John’s Church this Sunday 10th September at 2.30pm. There
will be a Spring Concert at St John’s Church, corner Beecroft Road and
Chapman Avenue this coming Sunday commencing at 2.30pm.
Performers will include : leading Sydney organist Heather Moen Boyd,
Sydney Community Clarinet Choir, St John’s Singers and a Scottish
piper.
Donation $5.00 Afternoon tea to follow. All welcome.
Cheltenham Girls - "In The Pink" Cheltenham Girls P&C will be conducting a BBQ on election day 9th September.
While the BBQ is running, copies of “In The Pink” will be available. A
sixty year history of the school, a narrative of the academic, sporting
and cultural life of one of New South Wales’ best known public,
comprehensive high schools. Available for $30.
Beecroft Uniting Church Market Day. There is another local function on this coming election Saturday the 9th September.
The Uniting Church is holding a Market Day from 9am to 2pm on the Church premises
at 82 Beecroft Road. All welcome.
A Sad Day for Rivington House in Fearnely Park. Despite
vigorous objections by the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, demolition
has commenced on the property known as Rivington House at 18-20 Cardinal
Ave. Beecroft.
The Trust's letter of objection can be viewed by following the DA1578_2017.pdf link on the Trust's new website.
Other recent submissions to Council can also be viewed on the site. Click Here
Prior to the commencement of
demolition
These photos can be viewed full size: CLICK HERE
photography courtesy the Trust committee
Bag Free Beecroft Sewing Bee. The
next sewing bee will be held at St John’s Church hall, corner of
Beecroft Road and Chapman Avenue (car park access off Beecroft Road), on
Wednesday 20th September from 10am till about noon.
This will be the third bee the ladies have held and it has become quite a
social event within the local community. Even if you are not a
competent sewer you are still welcome as there is a variety of tasks to
perform. And of course there is the morning tea. Please contact
Clarissa Luxford on 0412 706 910 for more details on what you need to bring. All welcome of course.
Trust Spring Walk. We
always strive to make the walks interesting so this Spring Walk will be
slightly different. We are going further afield into the wilds of
Cherrybrook.
The location will be Trevors Lane off Purchase Rd. The date is Sunday 29th October from 2pm till 4 pm. It’s an easy 90 minute walk with some interesting rock formations.
NorthConnex Urban Design and Landscape Plan Stage Two. Some residents would have received the following email. "Stage
Two of the draft Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) for the
NorthConnex project has been prepared for community consultation, in
accordance with the Minister’s Conditions of Approval. This plan
outlines the urban landscape and design principles for the project,
illustrates how the new design elements of the project will look and was
developed based on the preliminary designs presented in the
Environmental Impact Statement for the project.
Stage Two of the UDLP includes the tunnel design, and architectural and
landscape design of operational ancillary facilities such as the
ventilation outlets and service buildings. It provides an opportunity to
comment on the visual features of the tunnel and tolling structures as
well as landscaping, materials, colours and sustainability of the
operational facilities. Community feedback on Stage One of the UDLP
resulted in changes in colour and translucency of noise walls.
It is on public display until Saturday 30th September and available for viewing at www.northconnex.com.au/UDLP. A hard copy is also available at:
Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills
Castle Hill Library, corner of Castle and Pennant streets, Castle Hill
Parramatta City Library, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta
Turramurra Library, 5 Ray Street, Turramurra
Pennant Hills Library, corner of Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills
Epping Library, Chambers Court, Epping
Hornsby Central Library, 28-44 George Street, Hornsby
Roads and Maritime Services, Level 1, 22-40 Ennis Rd, Milsons Point
NorthConnex Community Information Centre, 118 Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills , open Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 1pm.
To provide comment on the UDLP, or if you have any questions: email enquiries@northconnex.com.auphone 1800 977 057 (free call). write NorthConnex UDLP, Locked Bag 1001, West Pennant Hills, 2125 visit NorthConnex Community Information Centre at 118 Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills, open Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 1pm.
Your important feedback will be taken into consideration and the
community will be kept informed of the outcome of the urban design and
landscape review process on the NorthConnex website.
Yours sincerely, NorthConnex Project Team"
Trust Membership Subscriptions and eNews...
Keep our two suburbs strong and informed by being a member in 2017!
To renew your
membership for 2017, please send a cheque with your phone and
email details to PO Box 31, Beecroft 2119, OR credit our bank account directly:
BSB 062-113 10068238, using your name as a reference. Please also send an email totreasurer@bcct2119.com.au advising that you have updated your membership for 2017. Donations are also gratefully accepted.
Just a reminder that membership is due in April each year. For those who
have already paid, many thanks. Household Membership: only $20 per
year; Pensioner/Single Resident: $10 per year.
The eNews is becoming our main method for
disseminating information to the community. Currently we have over 1020
email addresses, up from 900 two months ago. We encourage
residents who receive the eNews to tell their neighbours and friends.
The eNews letter is available to all who subscribe. Trust
Membership is not a requirement.
At this stage, the Trust will continue to distribute the printed bulletin as not everyone uses the internet. We
are also looking for volunteers who like walking who may be able to
distribute approximately 100 Bulletins a couple of times per year, as
this is all done by kind members of our community. If you are able to
help out, even as an occasional fill in person, please contact trish@bcct2119.com.au.
The Trust has always had an unwritten policy to assist any resident regardless of their membership status.
