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10 year anniversary of small business

This month celebrates the 10 year anniversary of small business. This annual celebration highlights the important role of small business to the social and economic fabric of our State.

Discover how Small Business September can help your business with over 300 events hosted by 150 organisations supporting small businesses.

There is an amazing variety of events planned, starting with the launch of the program on September 1st from midday at the Greater Union Cinemas, 505-525 George Street in the city. If you attend the launch you could even win a $15,000 small business marketing makeover!

You can visit http://www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au/Default.aspx to find out more about the calendar of events and clear some space in your diary! It may be worth attending The Sydney Small Business Expo North taking place on September 17th at the Dougherty Community Centre in Chatswood. There is a great range of speakers and registration is absolutely free - see www.thebrew.com.au

Draft Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan (Town Centres) 2009

On exhibition from 7 August 2009 to 4 September 2009

Council has resolved to exhibit and seek public comment on the Draft Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan (Town Centres) 2009 (draft DCP) in accordance with Clause 18 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.

The draft DCP provides detailed controls to guide the design and assessment of development on land in and around the Gordon, St Ives, Turramurra, Pymble, Lindfield and Roseville centres, which is covered by draft Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan (Town Centres) 2008 (KLEP 2008).

While the draft DCP conforms to the provisions of the KLEP 2008 and is to be used in conjunction with that document for the assessment of all development applications, legislation requires that this DCP cannot be inconsistent with any of the provisions of the KLEP 2008 nor prevent compliance with any provision of the KLEP 2008.

The draft DCP will be on exhibition from Friday 7 August to Friday 4 September 2009 at Council Chambers and Council's libraries and on Council’s website www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/dcp.

How to comment on the DCP

Written submissions must be addressed to the General Manager quoting reference "S07743 - Draft Ku-ring-gai Town Centres DCP Exhibition" to: Locked Bag 1056, Pymble NSW 2072 or email towncentres.dcp2009@kmc.nsw.gov.au. All submissions must be received by 5pm Friday 4 September 2009. Enquiries: 9424 0000.

Please note that details of submissions are public documents and will not remain confidential.

Note: This exhibition is seeking comments on the DCP only, not on the LEP.

Community 'drop-in' sessions

Community 'drop-in' sessions, providing further information on the draft DCP, will be held at the Council Chambers:

Tuesday 18 August, 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm
St Ives, Turramurra and Pymble Centres

Rotary Club of Turramurra

On Monday 16th March the Turramurra Chamber of Commerce hosted an award evening in honour of the Rotary Club of Turramurra, for their services to the Turramurra Community via the Graffiti Removal Program. The Chamber of Commerce awarded the Rotarians with an engraved glass plaque and a $500 donation to the anti graffiti program. The evening was held at Mezzo Matto where everyone was treated to a gourmet range of Pizza’s and other wonderful delicacies. The evening kicked on well into the late hours and was rated as a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

left to right- Eric Sandelowsky (Décor One), Brian Plain(incoming president of Rotary Club)	left to right Eric Sandelowsky,(TCofC) Brian Plain (Rotary) Sue Croston (TCofC) Don Wormold (TCofC) Guy Kingdon (Rotary)

Draft LEP released

The Planning Panel released the draft LEP for exhibition at a meeting on the 4th November. The Chamber of Commerce Committee will be preparing a response and responding to the LEP within the next few weeks. It is imperative that everyone who either lives in Ku ring gai or has a business in the area review the draft LEP and make submissions. The draft LEP as it is today will have an impact on everyone in the area. Don't leave it to someone else to make the effort to respond. Make your views known and participate.

Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel

Public exhibition - Draft Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan (Town Centres) 2008

The Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel resolved to exhibit and seek public comment on the draft Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan (Town Centres) 2008 (draft LEP) in accordance with section 66 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The draft LEP applies to land in and around the Gordon, StIves, Turramurra, Pymble, Lindfield and Roseville centres and proposes to rezone land to provide additional housing, facilitate additional retail/commercial development and allow for the provision of new community infrastructure. The draf LEP also proposes to rezone land for additional local parks and establish heritage conservation areas.

The draft LEP will be on exhibition from: Monday November 17 to Friday December 19, 2008.

Viewing the draft LEP

The draft LEP and supporting material will be on exhibition at Council Chambers, Level 3, 818 Pacific Highway, Gordon, from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Key exhibition materials will also be on display at Council's libraries at St Ives, Gordon, Turramurra and Lindfield during library hours and on Council's website www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/exhibition

Providing feedback
Written submissions must be addressed to the General Manager with reference "SO6913 - Ku-ring-gai Town Centres Draft LEP Exhibition" on all submissions. Post to Locked Bag 1056, Pymble NSW 2073 or email towncentres@kmc.nsw.gov.au

All submissions must be received by 5pm Friday December 19,2008. Note - details of submissions are public documents and will not remain confidential.

Enquiries: Customer Service 9424 0000

Ku-ring-gai Planning Update

The Chamber Planning Committee met with the Planning Panel appointed by the NSW Government on October 1st to endeavour to bring to the Panels attention some of the points of concern that the Chamber and its members have in relation to the proposed development of Turramurra. The main points are detailed in the “Members Area” of this web site.

During the second week of November we expect to see the LEPs for the town centre released, which will give us some more detail on the proposed developments including FSR’s for the commercial / retail district.

On the subject of the proposed reclassification of Council owned land in the town centres, the new Mayor for Ku-ring-gai, Elaine Malicki has indicated that she will be holding meetings with key stakeholders in each council ward to hear their concerns. If you are approached to participate in this forum please give consideration to getting involved.

Supporters of the Turramurra anti graffiti program

Welcome to our update, keeping you informed with progress on our Club project to keep Turramurra free from graffiti.

Milestone passed by 30 June

It was very pleasing to be able to report to Ku-ring-gain Council that 53 sites had been cleaned by 30 June. This included: 43 sites with painted surface that required sealing and a top coat of matching colour; and 10 sites with unpainted brick or concrete requiring a paint cleaner and water blaster. The total area cleaned was over 600 sq m for an average of 12 sq m per site.

Graffiti busters turn to strike

The worst graffitied site in the shopping centre has just received a remarkable make-over. Over four days, from Friday 22 to Monday 25 August, graffiti was removed from the disused garage on the corner of Rohini St and Eastern Rd and rubbish taken away. The glaring colours and badly graffitied walls made this site a real eye-sore. We are also pleased and a little surprised that, one week on and the site remains free from graffiti.

“Artists’ still at work

Re-tagging remains a problem and we are delighted with your emails advising of new graffiti. Please keep them coming as one of the most effective ways to control graffiti is to remove any new graffiti quickly.
 
How you can help. Email antigraffiti@foremost.com.au to identify any sites that we have missed. Let us know as soon as a cleaned site has been retagged with graffiti or to request one of our Team Leaders to give you a call.

Regards
Peter Lyons
President, Rotary Club of Turramurra

About Rotary.
We are a volunteer service organization of men and women, like you, dedicated to making the world a better place. From helping kids in Aceh, the annual Jumbo Flight for disadvantaged children, to removing graffiti in Turramurra. Of course, any donation to help with the work of Rotary would be most appreciated and can be mailed to The Rotary Club of Turramurra PO Box 77 Turramurra NSW 2074. For further information about Rotary, phone Ian Salmon on 9144 7711.

Old News

Ku-ring-gai Council Planning Update

There has been a lot of movement at the Station, so to speak of late. The Turramurra overhead footbridge has now been completed to the applause of not only the local businesses but the local pedestrian community. A lift up and down to the railway platform from street level has meant a lot more access for those who are less able to tackle the stairs, and a flat undercover crossing platform from Rohini Street to the Ray Street precincts has meant that crossing from one side to the other is quite easy and a lot quieter than the Pacific Highway alternative..

On the 19th June, 2008 the Turramurra Chamber made a submission to Council in regard to the reclassification of Public Lands in the area. Council wants to reclassify these public lands from community to operational class. Once this is done, it will allow council to sell, lease or develop this land. Some of these areas are the Coles & William Street Car Parks and the Car Park alongside the Turramurra Uniting Church. These car parks are the major parking areas for clients to the local businesses in Turramurra. Read more on our submission in the “Members Area” of this web site.

On Wednesday the 6th August the Chamber made representation to the Planning Committee involved in the redevelopment of Turramurra at a public hearing held at the Ku-ring-gai Council Chambers. Of particular concern to the Chamber is the fact that there is no planning in regard to small businesses and how small businesses will be able to continue to trade whilst development is taking place. The issue of two supermarkets seems to be the only concern of the Planning Panel and the Council.

Slides from the evening which were presented by the Planning Committee can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/2497-community-information-session-6-august-2008.asp?intSiteID=1

Compared to previous plans that have been discussed over the years the latest offering has increased the level of development and the footprint that encompasses this development substantially. 9-15 storeys’ of development are now on the drawing board for the town centre. It is difficult to see how Turramurra can remain a village with this level of development envisaged.

Graffiti Removal by Rotarians

The Rotary Club of Turramurra has been working in the area on a project for Graffiti removal. A similar project was originally started by Epping Rotary Club and proved to be very successful. The Ku Ring Gai Council was approached in regard to financial assistance and has assisted with some funding which has gone towards the purchase of a high pressure cleaner, and other business such as the Turramurra Hardware, Selleys and Dulux have kindly supported the project by way of the provision of paint and materials. 75 sites in need of graffiti removal have been identified in and around Turramurra.

The Rotarians work in teams of 3-4 with most sites taking around 1-2 hours to complete. Forbes Lane at the rear of the Car wash has been a recent site that has been renovated beautifully.

If you can assist Rotary by way of a donation, they can be contacted via the Chamber of Commerce or visit their web site raven.axial.net.au/rotary. The Rotary Club of Turramurra meets on Tuesday evenings at Warrawee Bowling Club.

Both porous and non- porous surfaces are treated but the expensive part is man power – Rotary to the fore! So if you see the team out working in your area, I am sure they would appreciate a cold drink or too!!