NSW Government grants councils funding for projects

Planning Minister Tony Kelly said projects being funded include the construction of elevated walkways through bushland; a scenic foreshore walk north of Sydney; access steps to a scuba diving location; and an innovative boardwalk over an existing seawall.   The funding has been allocated under the Metropolitan Greenspace Program (MGP), an open-space grants program that […]

Councils list election demands

In the lead up to the March State Election, the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have set out their policy priorities. The LGSA have warned all political parties that councils and communities should no longer be ignored.   LGA president Keith Rhoades said communities deserved better and he urged voters to "support candidates who support […]

NSW releases metropolitan plan for Sydney

The Metropolitan Plan incorporates a funded $50.2 billion Metropolitan Transport Plan and to ensure the sustainable growth of Sydney.   According to the NSW Government the plan sets the housing and employment targets to sustainably manage ther growth and it will work with councils to meet these targets. In line with figures released in October 2008, […]

Coastal council blazes trail

Nambucca Shire Council has resolved to switch from owning and buying to outsourcing after a successful 12-month trial of Toyota Fleet Management services. The council received the first of its 13 vehicles to be leased from Toyota in late 2009 and is now outsourcing management of its entire fleet. Nambucca Shire Council manager of civil […]

Councils slam rate cap limit

New South Wales councils have renewed their calls for the removal of rate pegging following the release of the new rate cap limit. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has set the rate cap limit for the next financial year at 2.8 per cent. The Local Government and Shires Associations (LGSA) welcomed the new method of […]

Flood crisis worsens

By Angela Dorizas Communities across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia have suffered from severe flooding, with 45 local government areas declared natural disaster zones. The flood crisis has so far claimed the lives of four people from the Queensland towns of Oxford Downs and Rockhampton, and Parkes in NSW. In Wagga Wagga, […]

EnergyAustralia connects with Cisco

EnergyAustralia has chosen Cisco’s Connected Grid solutions as the infrastructure platform for the delivery of a range services in its substations across its electricity network.   The networking vendor introduced the first offerings in its Connected Grid portfolio of smart grid communications solutions in May 2010.    These solutions form a secure network solution for the utility […]

Lack of infrastructure hampering NSW

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 […]

NSW reviews energy schemes

New South Wales Government has claimed its Solar Bonus Scheme, has been successful in meeting its aim of supporting and encouraging renewable energy generation.   The NSW Solar Bonus Scheme was introduced by way of legislation in 2009, providing a gross feed-in-tariff of 60 cents a kilowatt/hour for the solar electricity generated.   The Government […]

Coffs Harbour Mayor to lead NSW councils

Mayor of Coffs Harbour, Keith Rhoades, has been elected as the new president of the Local Government Association (LGA) of New South Wales. LGA members elected their new office bearers and executives at the association's annual conference in Albury this week. Cr Rhoades replaces North Sydney Mayor Genia McCaffery, who after six years of leading the association […]

Public distrust having an effect on NSW prosperity

In the NSW Ombudsman’s Annual Report, tabled in Parliament in early October, the Ombudsman highlighted the need to raise standards of ethics and integrity right across the government and non-government sector in NSW.   ‘The distrust and inefficiencies that arise from people not doing the right thing are costing our community too much,” Ombudsman Bruce […]

Commonwealth assistance for NSW flood victims

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has announced the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to New South Wales communities affected by recent flooding.   Commonwealth assistance is being provided through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) and will apply to Wagga Wagga, Albury and Tumut, Tumbarumba, Greater Hume and Lockhart shires.   Funding will include […]

DECCW stores data with NetApp

By Lilia Guan   Growth of data storage forced the DECCW to expand its storage requirements.   David Schneider, Director of Information Management and Communication Technology for the DECCW, said, through a tender process, the Department looked for a flexible, scalable storage solution that was able to keep up with its growth and meet the […]

NSW councils address water management

By Staff Writer Councils and shires from across New South Wales have gathered in Deniliquin to debate and discuss water buybacks and reform of local water utilities. More than 150 delegates have attended the 2009 Local Government and Shires Associations’ Water Management Conference to explore the latest policy developments and industry trends. Shires Association president […]

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