Sunday, September 27, 2009
NRDCAA go to the top!
NRDCAA met with Federal Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, and State Climate Change and Environment Minister, Carmel Tebbutt on 6 June, 2009 at Wentworth Falls to discuss the developments at North Richmond. Read more....
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Council Meeting 29 September, 2009
RESCISSION MOTION
At the Council Meeting on 29 September a rescission motion will be submitted regarding the decision made at the Extra Ordinary Council Meeting in relation to the North Richmond Seniors Living Development.
To address the meeting you will need to fill in an application form and submit it to Hawkesbury Council before 3pm on the day of the meeting. You can email the application form to pjackson@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or contact him on (02) 4560 4426.
The meeting is an open meeting and will start at 5.00pm, with a break at 7.00pm.
At the Council Meeting on 29 September a rescission motion will be submitted regarding the decision made at the Extra Ordinary Council Meeting in relation to the North Richmond Seniors Living Development.
To address the meeting you will need to fill in an application form and submit it to Hawkesbury Council before 3pm on the day of the meeting. You can email the application form to pjackson@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or contact him on (02) 4560 4426.
The meeting is an open meeting and will start at 5.00pm, with a break at 7.00pm.
Dust Storm Creates Havoc for Farmers
Sydney Morning Herald
September 23, 2009
Farms are losing valuable topsoil in a rare dust storm across NSW and southern Queensland that has also raised concerns about an increase in carbon emissions.
Winds up to 90 km/h have rolled through most of NSW, beginning on Tuesday in the state's far west and hitting the eastern half of the state by Wednesday morning.
An orange haze filled the skies, prompting health authorities to issue warnings to pregnant women, the elderly and anyone with chronic respiratory problems.
Dr Stephen Cattle, a soil scientist and dust expert at the University of Sydney, says nutrient-rich topsoil has been blown off NSW farming properties, causing more damage to already drought-stricken areas.
"They're looking at a loss in the potential productivity of their topsoil basically," Dr Cattle told AAP.
"They're losing part of their resource of their land and it's not something that is easily restored."
The effect on future crop yields and grazing lands was not the only damage caused by the rare weather system.
"That's a problem because that (the topsoil) is where most of our organic carbon is stored and carbon is a big issue in terms of emissions and sequestering carbon," Dr Cattle said.
Dust storms are a rare sight in major cities, but NSW Farmers Association president Charles Armstrong said they were a normal part of life for farmers, and the extent of Wednesday's dust storms demonstrated the severity of the drought.
Mr Armstrong said 65 per cent of the state was drought affected, labelling it "a dire situation for our farmers".
"This dust storm acts as a reminder to us all of the nature and extent of the drought, which continues to affect our farmers and communities," Mr Armstrong said in a statement.
Sydney Morning Herald
September 23, 2009
Farms are losing valuable topsoil in a rare dust storm across NSW and southern Queensland that has also raised concerns about an increase in carbon emissions.
Winds up to 90 km/h have rolled through most of NSW, beginning on Tuesday in the state's far west and hitting the eastern half of the state by Wednesday morning.
An orange haze filled the skies, prompting health authorities to issue warnings to pregnant women, the elderly and anyone with chronic respiratory problems.
Dr Stephen Cattle, a soil scientist and dust expert at the University of Sydney, says nutrient-rich topsoil has been blown off NSW farming properties, causing more damage to already drought-stricken areas.
"They're looking at a loss in the potential productivity of their topsoil basically," Dr Cattle told AAP.
"They're losing part of their resource of their land and it's not something that is easily restored."
The effect on future crop yields and grazing lands was not the only damage caused by the rare weather system.
"That's a problem because that (the topsoil) is where most of our organic carbon is stored and carbon is a big issue in terms of emissions and sequestering carbon," Dr Cattle said.
Dust storms are a rare sight in major cities, but NSW Farmers Association president Charles Armstrong said they were a normal part of life for farmers, and the extent of Wednesday's dust storms demonstrated the severity of the drought.
Mr Armstrong said 65 per cent of the state was drought affected, labelling it "a dire situation for our farmers".
"This dust storm acts as a reminder to us all of the nature and extent of the drought, which continues to affect our farmers and communities," Mr Armstrong said in a statement.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Meeting 21 September, 2009
Monthly meeting to be held on
21 September, 2009
North Richmond Community Centre
William Street
North Richmond
Agenda:
Correspondence
Results of the Council meeting on the Buildev Development Application
Other items
21 September, 2009
North Richmond Community Centre
William Street
North Richmond
Agenda:
Correspondence
Results of the Council meeting on the Buildev Development Application
Other items
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Special Extra Ordinary Council Meeting - 15/9/09
The NRDCAA have been advised that Hawkesbury City Council have proposed to hold a Special Extra Ordinary meeting to consider the report on the current DA for the North Richmond D/A0852/08 – Seniors Housing Proposal Aged Care Facility on Tuesday evening, 15th September 2009 commencing at 7pm at the Council Chambers in Windsor.
We would appreciate as many people as possible turn up to pack the chamber for this very important Council meeting. Please arrive around 6.30 pm to ensure our precents are noted by all Councillors.
This meeting will be the culmination of over 8 months of work from the community and our chance to have a voice on the inadequate infrastructure , inappropriate development and the future of the villages west of the North Richmond Bridge.
Come and protect the character and the rural amenity of this wonderful part of the Hawkesbury.
This meeting will be advertised in the Gazette and the Courier 3rd & 10th Sept advising of the meeting details. Please tell a friend. Look forward to seeing you on the night.
Dave Perry, Chairman
4571 2309
Larna Ezzy, Vice Chairman
4572 1126
Steve Hennessy, Vice Chairman
4571 2584
We would appreciate as many people as possible turn up to pack the chamber for this very important Council meeting. Please arrive around 6.30 pm to ensure our precents are noted by all Councillors.
This meeting will be the culmination of over 8 months of work from the community and our chance to have a voice on the inadequate infrastructure , inappropriate development and the future of the villages west of the North Richmond Bridge.
Come and protect the character and the rural amenity of this wonderful part of the Hawkesbury.
This meeting will be advertised in the Gazette and the Courier 3rd & 10th Sept advising of the meeting details. Please tell a friend. Look forward to seeing you on the night.
Dave Perry, Chairman
4571 2309
Larna Ezzy, Vice Chairman
4572 1126
Steve Hennessy, Vice Chairman
4571 2584
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Heritage Council to be fully consulted
On 11 August, 2009, NRDCAA received a letter from the Department of Planning, Heritage Branch informing us that the Minister decided that an IHO was not warranted in this instance, believing substantially the same result could be achieved by ensuring that the Heritage Council is fully consulted and has a role in any development or rezoning application that may be initiated while the heritage significance of the site is investigated further.
To read a copy of the letter click here
The Heritage Council met on 3 June, 2009 to discuss the Interim Heritage Order. You can view the minutes here, item 4.1.
To read a copy of the letter click here
The Heritage Council met on 3 June, 2009 to discuss the Interim Heritage Order. You can view the minutes here, item 4.1.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Barry O'Farrell to visit site
Larna Ezzy and Dave Perry met with Barry O'Farrell, State Opposition Leader and Brad Haszzard, Shadow Planning Minister who have promised to visit the site. Read more...
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