Liverpool Life Spring 2023

A big welcome to your new Council depot

A LETTER FROM YOUR MAYOR

This is an important time for Liverpool as we continue to focus on the commitments we made to the community. We are focusing on the basics, while making strategic decisions for the future.

Our new Recycling and Operational Depot in Cowpasture Road continues Council’s “Back-to-Basics” program. The new depot will save you time and money for decades. Our fleet of trucks will now be closer to where they are needed and spend less time stuck in traffic.

Staff and public safety standards will rise and customer service will be more efficient at this purpose-built depot with its new technology.

Council’s new “Crocodile” mattress shredder is an investment that will save us spending a million dollars a year disposing of the 20,000 mattresses left in our streets.

The Crocodile can also make money for Liverpool by helping other Councils with their mattress problems.

Council has also adopted a “Back-to-Basics” approach to our recent restructure. The Mayor and Council set the budget and the vision for Liverpool.

The CEO and Directors manage day-to-day operations of Council, including its 900 staff. For example, we have a new Director of ‘Customer

Service’ after listening to the community’s dissatisfaction with the former system.

Our new executive team is made up of people who have lived and breathed Liverpool for years, either as current, or former residents, and have strong family ties to the area.

They’re committed to establishing and maintaining the highest standards possible in Liverpool.

There is a lot of work happening and I look forward to sharing more information with you in the coming months.

Enjoy Spring.

Mayor Ned Mannoun

Liverpool City Council staff join the Mayor, Ned Mannoun, and Councillors to celebrate the new Recycling and Operations Centre on Cowpasture Road.

There’s money buried in old mattresses

New shredder means big savings for ratepayers

Liverpool City Council celebrated the opening of its new recycling and operations depot in Cowpasture Road by announcing the purchase of an international mattress shredder that will mean big savings for ratepayers.

Nicknamed “The Crocodile” the mattress shredder ends Liverpool’s nightmare of paying massive collection and tipping fees to dispose of the 20,000 mattresses that littler local streets each year and cost $65 each to process.

The machine also extracts recyclable flock and metals from the mattresses that can be sold to further boost Council revenue.

The shredder efficiently saves time and money and will be financially self-supporting for its first year of operation because Council will not have to pay tipping fees.

“After that it will run at a profit,” says Liverpool City Council director of operations Jason Breton.

“The plan is to have two Crocodiles operating in Liverpool by the end of this year and even more by next year.

“They will all have different roles from shredding mattresses to crushing concrete and recycling

green waste as fertilised pellets for gardens.

The machines will increase Council’s ability to maintain and improve essential services without increasing costs.

Liverpool City Council’s ingenuity in acquiring the first Crocodile in Sydney’s south west puts it in a prime position to tender to dispose of unwanted mattresses in other council areas.

Mr Breton is also looking at a Biochar machine for Liverpool which turns green waste into highly potent fertiliser, producing fertilised pellets.

“Trials of the fertiliser have been spectacular,” he said.

When the fertiliser becomes available, Liverpool residents will get a one kilo bag of the pellets by producing their drivers’ license.

What the Crocodiles do

• Shred a mattress a minute

• Shred mattresses for neighbouring councils for a fee

• Shred green waste into fertilised pellets that will be free to Liverpool locals and sold to other horticultural outlets.

• Crush concrete for re-use

“We’re already negotiating with other Councils to take over their shredding,” Mr Breton said.

News of the mattress shredder highlighted the opening of the Cowpasture Road depot and a lunchtime celebration for council workers.

• Separate valuable metal from mattresses for selling

• Extract flock from mattresses that can be re-cycled as wall, floor and outdoor tiles.

• Operate up to 16 hours a day

• Be a free service because unwanted mattresses will be picked up without charge

The rest will be sold to commercial horticultural outlets. The flock from mattresses will be processed commercially and returned to Council as tiles for use on walls, floors and footpaths.

The crushed concrete will be re-used in new projects.

Council’s huge new mattress shredder, nicknamed The Crocodile, arrives in Liverpool to begin its working life.

Truck maintenance will be cheaper, safer

Thousands of drivers bringing recycling materials to Liverpool Council’s vast new operations depot on Cowpasture Road will now be guaranteed a quicker and safer turnaround.

Last year 48,821 vehicles brought hundreds of tonnes of recyclables to the Rose Street depot and a sharp increase in traffic is expected when the new premises open early next year.

The depot is also a new and bigger workplace for Council’s fleet of vehicles that are now more strategically placed to respond to work schedules and community emergencies.

Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said the trucks would also be cheaper to overhaul and service because the work could be done on site instead of using outside companies.

“We said we’d get back to basics and that’s what we’re doing. This depot makes sure Liverpool gets the best services available. We’re making sure the roads are better, streets are cleaner, and residents are getting the services they deserve,” he said.

Council staff have already begun the transition from the Rose Street depot to the rehabilitated new premises.

“It will be waste and mechanical only at this stage, but it will all be done as quickly as possible.” said Council’s director of operations Jason Breton.

Last year’s recycling materials included:

• 296.85 tonnes of cardboard

• 227.75 tonnes of electrical waste

• 30.95 tonnes of lead acid batteries.

Big wheels rollin’

Some of Liverpool Council’s fleet of heavy vehicles moved to their new home in Cowpasture Road.

Liverpool Council workers give the thumbs up to the new depot.

Mayor Ned Mannoun with Council workers and a social message.

Who does what in your local Council

MAYOR NED MANNOUN AND COUNCILLORS

The Mayor and 10 Councillors are elected to be the voice of the community. Together they set the strategic direction for the Council and promote the timely development and adoption of plans, programs and policies that are introduced in the best interests of the community.

The Mayor’s vital role, as a leader of the Council, includes running Council meetings in accordance with the Local Government Act and working in conjunction with the CEO to provide opportunities for engagement between the community and Council.

JOHN AJAKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The CEO’s role is to ensure that the strategic plans and policies of the Mayor and Councillors are fulfilled as economically and speedily as possible.

He selects the council directorate best suited to implementing plans and decisions made by Council and ensuring that deadlines are met.

He also supervises Council’s overall performance, including budgets and staff performances to ensure they are meeting the best possible customer service standards.

MEET YOUR DIRECTORS

Tina Bono

DIRECTOR

COMMUNITY AND LIFESTYLES

Background

I’m a Liverpool local who has lived and worked here all my life, including 13 years with Council, starting in Childrens’ Services.

I now lead teams that deliver services and facilities that ratepayers love and use often, including community and sporting facilities and major and civic events, libraries, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and the museum.

We’re now focused on delivering to ratepayers exciting new facilities that will further enhance Liverpool’s status as the capital of South West Sydney, including Civic Place and Edmondson Park.

Jason Breton DIRECTOR

OPERATIONS

Lina Kakish

DIRECTOR

PLANNING AND COMPLIANCE

Background

I grew up in Liverpool, Casula and Warwick Farm. I had a long career as a Detective Chief Inspector before going into Major Projects 15 years ago with Metro Train and Hitachi and then joining council.

I lead a team responsible for all construction, maintenance, civil works, parks, streets, potholes, gardens and facilities in Liverpool.

My team are the men and women you see in your streets designing, building, and maintaining council assets.

They work hard to maintain our growing communities that we can all be proud of.

Background

I’m a mother of two children and I grew up in Liverpool.

My team is responsible for processing development applications in Liverpool. That includes approvals for homes, swimming pools. child care centres and retail farming as well as commercial and residential towers.

We’re proud to play a role in shaping Liverpool into a city of the future and a place where I’m proud to raise my family. We focus on the huge workload generated by Liverpool’s popularity as a major fast growing city. Our aim is to create communities where we can work, rest, and play safely.

THE TEAM BUILDING A BETTER LIVERPOOL

Michelle Mcilvenny

DIRECTOR CUSTOMER AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

Background

My family and I have lived in the Liverpool area for more than 20 years. Our children went to local schools and played sport with local teams. I have first hand experience of what the community needs and wants.

I joined Council in 2023. My team and I support Council in delivering the best services it can to you. We’re currently reviewing our customer service to put the Customer at the Centre of everything we do.

We also have a role in improving the performance of Council by identifying opportunities to make things easier for the community.

Farooq Portelli

DIRECTOR CORPORATE SUPPORT

Background

I moved to Liverpool more than 20 years ago and I have previously worked on Council for 10 years, including four as CEO.

My team’s role provides legal and governance services to the Council. We also supervise Council finances to ensure there are sufficient resources available to meet our commitments. My department also recruits staff when needed (preferably from Liverpool) to maintain the area’s reputation as the capital of South West Sydney.

My staff and I are united in working toward a sound and sustainable future supporting all of Council.

Shayne Mallard

DIRECTOR CITY FUTURES

Background

I was born in Penrith and I’m a proud western Sydney boy with family connections to Liverpool and I live in the region.

After a career in government including at Liverpool Council and the corporate sector, I’m excited to be a part of the team helping guide Liverpool into the 21st century as a major regional, if not global city of the future.

My team plans for Liverpool’s future making our city a great place to live, study, work and play.

Liverpool Councillors back row: Mazhar Hadid (Deputy Mayor), Nathan Hagarty, Mel Goodman, Richard Ammoun, Fiona Macnaught Front row: Charishma Kaliyanda, Ali Karnib, Betty Green, Mayor Ned Mannoun, Peter Harle, Karress Rhodes.

OUT ABOUT

Garden competition springs back to life

The competition to find the best gardens in Liverpool is on again this year and will be bigger and better than ever.

There are more categories and more opportunities for contestants to show off their prized plants.

The competition opens on 1 September and runs until 8 November.

Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said he expects this year’s competition to build on last year’s momentum and set new records for participation.

The eight categories are:

• Best front garden

• Best back garden

• Best overall garden/property

• Best courtyard/enclosed/ entrance way

• Best balcony

• Best street

• Best school garden

• Best themed garden

A highly qualified judging panel will assess the entries and award total prize money of $5000 to the various winners.

“It’s our way of continuing to encourage the wider beautification of Liverpool through gardens,” Mayor Mannoun said.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND HOW TO ENTER, VISIT

www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/gardencompetition

Liverpool councillors, from left, Karress Rhodes, Richard Ammoun, Fiona Macnaught, Nathan Hagarty (second row) Charishma Kaliyanda and Betty Green at the at the Festival of Chariots.

Liverpool’s dazzling re-creation of Europe in Winter as Winter Blast drew record crowds this year to the Macquarie Mall. Channel 9 used the specially installed ice rink as a lengthy back drop to its weather report on the 6pm news.

Teachers, parents and pupils all joined in the fun of Book Week at St Christopher’s at Holsworthy by dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

More than 100 volunteers planted around 3000 trees in Gough Park, Cecil Hills to celebrate national tree day and bring some much-needed greenery to the Liverpool LGA.

Mayor wants Premier on the same train of thought

Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun met with NSW premier Chris Minns to press the importance of approving a new crucial rail link to Liverpool as part of its transport planning.

The Mayor is urging the State Government to improve commuter access to south west Sydney by extending the planned metro line’s final destination from Bankstown to Liverpool.

“It would be a tremendous boost to commuters in Liverpool, and other nearby centres to have the rail line extended,” he said.

“It would make travelling times so much shorter.”

The premier made a point of meeting the Mayor face-to-face in the mayoral office in Liverpool during a tour of Sydney’s south west.

Starry-eyed over sari spectacular

Mayor Mannoun said Liverpool Council welcomed the State Government’s decision to complete the long-awaited metro line to Bankstown.

“That’s great news for Sydney’s south west,” he said.

“It gives them certainty about the public transport services they need and deserve. But it shouldn’t stop there.

“The government should now provide a shuttle train service from Bankstown to Liverpool to cater for the growing population in our area.”

Mayor Mannoun said he would continue campaigning to have the State Government extend the rail link. Mr Minns said he had noted the mayor’s proposal and it would be considered.

Liverpool’s program of spectacular celebrations in the CBD continues with Starry Sari Nights on 22-24 September, followed by the Latin American Festival Primavera in October and Pasifika, a tribute to South Pacific culture, in November.

Starry Sari Nights is one of the most popular celebrations on Liverpool City Council’s annual programme of themed spectaculars with upwards of 25,000 people expected to attend this year’s event which is being held over three nights.

The celebration has also been switched from George Street to Macquarie Mall.

South Asia’s customs, food, drink, and culture are the focus of attention at the festival with crowds relishing the chance to enjoy snacks as they watch a colourful fashion showcase of new sari designs.

“Starry Sari Nights is a great experience. It’s not to be missed,” said Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun.

www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/starrysari

Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun and NSW Premier Chris Minns go face-to-face to talk about a proposed rail link to Liverpool.

CONTACTING YOUR COUNCILLORS

MAYOR

Ned Mannoun 8711 7463

Mayor@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

SOUTH WARD NORTH WARD

COUNCILLOR

Karress Rhodes 0478 834 121

CllrRhodes@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

COUNCILLOR

Charishma Kaliyanda 0466 020 544

CllrKaliyanda@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

COUNCILLOR

Betty Green 0488 217 029

CllrGreen@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

COUNCILLOR

Fiona Macnaught 0487 217 061

CllrMacnaught@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

COUNCILLOR

Richard Ammoun 0477 217 039

CllrAmmoun@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

CONTACT US

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Do you want to attend a Council meeting? For details on upcoming Council meetings, please visit: www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ council/council-meetings

COUNCIL CONTACTS

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE

Ground Floor, 33 Moore Street, Liverpool NSW 2170

ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO Locked Bag 7064, Liverpool BC NSW 1871

CALL CENTRE 1300 36 2170

EMAIL lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

WEB www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au

NRS 13 36 77

IN YOUR LANGUAGE

If you need this information translated call the interpreter service on 131 450 and ask them to contact Council on 1300 36 2170.

SCAN HERE

COUNCILLOR

Ali Karnib 0421 160 636

CllrKarnib@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

COUNCILLOR

Nathan Hagarty

CllrHagarty@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

COUNCILLOR

Peter Harle 0412 736 956

CllrHarle@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

DEPUTY MAYOR

Mazhar Hadid 0414 726 273

CllrHadid@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

COUNCILLOR

Mel Goodman 0477 217 065

CllrGoodman@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND NOTICES

Council is streamlining community access to its public exhibition and notices pages. To keep up to date on matters before council, including development applications, scan the QR code.

www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ development/publicexhibitions-and-notices

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