By Paul Hemsley Annual cash revenue for the City of Sydney could potentially pay for projects even if a rate freeze is applied, according to a report from RedBridge Grant Samuel. Commissioned by Sydney Business Chamber, the report Global Sydney: A Five Year Strategy for a Vibrant and Competitive City of Sydney said annual cash […]
6 June, 2012
By Paul Hemsley Trigeneration energy networking at the City of Sydney’s Green Square transformation project has received federal government financial support. The Department of Infrastructure and Transport will provide $3.75 million under the $20 million Liveable Cities program to help fund the trigeneration energy system installation for the Green Square Town Centre. Following a $100 […]
24 April, 2012
By Paul Hemsley Trigeneration energy networking will be installed in central Sydney precincts through an agreement between the City of Sydney and energy provider, Origin. In a proposed low-carbon energy network, the on-site trigeneration energy systems will be installed in individual buildings located in basements or rooftops. According to an Origin release, the company’s subsidiary […]
10 April, 2012
By Paul Hemsley The NSW Government passed a law prohibiting a person holding dual roles in state and local government, which will stop Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore from holding the office of Lord Mayor of Sydney and NSW Member of Parliament. Ms Moore's position will not be the only one affected as the legislation […]
5 April, 2012
Sydney streets will see light-emitting diode (LED) installed for street and park lights over a three year project. The City of Sydney has engaged in a joint venture with General Electric (GE) and UGL Limited (UGL) following a selective tender to begin installing LED lighting in front of Town Hall. The project will cost $7 […]
30 March, 2012
A 30-tonne excavator has been used to safely break down the dilapidated Joynton Smith building in Joynton Avenue at the old Royal South Sydney Hospital site in Zetland Sydney, to kick start an $8 billion development project. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said Green Square was first earmarked for development in the 1990s. "Green Square will […]
26 March, 2012
By Lilia Guan The New South Wales has announced it will legislate for a joint State-City of Sydney committee to take control of transport and traffic planning in Sydney’s central business district. Mr O’Farrell said the NSW Government, on behalf of CBD workers, businesses, residents and visitors the government will establish a Central […]
9 March, 2012
By Paul Hemsley Public works taking place at Little Hay Street, Factory Street and Kimber Lane will include footpath widening, street tree planting and improved street lighting and paving. Mayor Clover Moore said the council worked with the local community, including businesses, residents and workers to develop a plan to improve Chinatown’s public spaces and […]
1 July, 2011
By Paul Hemsley The City of Sydney has advanced its plan for the Green Square urban renewal project. Under the scheme, the Council will purchase vacant property in Lachlan Street, Waterloo to establish the proposed north-south light rail route from Central Station to Green Square. Mayor Clover Moore said an integrated transport […]
30 May, 2011
The Total Environment Centre (TEC) applied for a $25000 grant from the council to produce the 25-minute documentary Waste Not. Mayor Clover Moore said the documentary was timely and inspires people to be part of the solution to waste, rather than participants to the problem. The documentary was produced to increase understanding of […]
3 May, 2011
Sydney City Council plans to roll out LED to cut the City's power bills and greenhouse gas emissions. The sustainable streetlights were trialled in Alexandria Park, Kings Cross, Martin Place and Circular Quay. Building on this success, the City has joined London, New York and Hong Kong in an international trial of smarter […]
1 March, 2011
City of Sydney Council staff have been tasked with developing a new strategy to promote Sydney as a "world class" late night city. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the new plan will include late night operating hours for museums, art galleries, cafes and retail outlets. “We want a thriving and diverse night time economy,” Cr […]
17 February, 2011
By Lilia Guan Capital City Lord Mayors have been given notice from the Federal Government a draft National Urban Policy will be released by the end of this year. The National Urban Policy was originally announced over a year ago, by then Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese. Included in the finished […]
2 December, 2010
By Lilia Guan Infrastructure shortages are hampering the growth of New South Wales, claimed Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell at the Property Council of Australia's (NSW) Great Growth Debate, held this week in Sydney. Mr O'Farrell remarked that if the Harbour Bridge were to be built in this modern day then “nothing would get done”, because it […]
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