City Life | Issue 92 | Spring 2021

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CITY LIFE

Spring Edition | Issue 92 October 2021

Opening up to a new Fairfield City!

WAVE POOL FOR AQUATOPIA

BRINGING THE BEACH TO FAIRFIELD CITY

SOON OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

FAIRFIELD CITY HQ

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MORE PARKING

DUTTON PLAZA CAR PARK

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AROUND OUR CITY ALL THE LATEST HAPPENINGS

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE Frank Carbone

Fairfield Showground has been a vital centre for COVID testing

We all face the ongoing challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and I know many in the community are doing it particularly tough. I’m thankful to our residents for following the Public Health Orders, getting tested and getting vaccinated. Your good work has helped start to turn the corner in our City where COVID was threatening to overwhelm us.

Over the past few months, I have lobbied for more testing clinics and vaccination hubs in our City and for more choice of COVID-19 vaccines. I wrote to the State Government pushing for a targeted support package for businesses in our City who have borne the brunt of all the restrictions for a long time.

I’m proud of how Council has adapted quickly to provide support to our community.

Council has redeployed staff to cook and deliver meals to families in need, delivered library items to households and kept our outdoor open spaces maintained for people to stay healthy during lockdowns.

While attending to the crisis at hand, Council has also been continuing its innovative program of works to ensure we meet the future needs of our community. This financial year Council is investing more than $60 million on infrastructure, including major works on sporting and recreation facilities, footpaths and play equipment throughout the City.

The Wave Pool at Aquatopia has been filled with water

Upcoming highlights include bringing the beach and surf to residents with a new 55-metre wave pool at Aquatopia, a new pavilion as part of the Fairfield Showground redevelopment, a fitness super park at Canley Heights and significant open space upgrades at Carrawood Park, Bareena Park, and Fairfield Heights Park. We are doing this and a lot more while keeping rates among the lowest in Sydney.

The challenge of COVID is still with us, but I’m committed to getting on with the job of making Fairfield City a great place to live, work and raise a family, while supporting local families and the economy. I will not stop advocating for our City. We have all done a great job in suppressing the virus in our community.

Council has also set up the Mayor’s Wellbeing Register to support the community during this difficult time. I encourage residents to register themselves, or someone they know who is vulnerable, isolated or in need of physical or mental support by calling Council on 9725 0222 or visiting www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/MayorsWellbeingRegister. Together we will get through this.

Frank Carbone Mayor of Fairfield City fcarbone@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au Saff have been cooking for the isolated in our community

@FC.FrankCarbone @FairfieldMayor

Information and events in this publication are current at the time of printing.

NEW COMMUNITY BUSINESS HUB FOR FAIRFIELD CITY Are you a business start-up, entrepreneur or small to medium sized business needing affordable office space, facilities and resources to help you grow?

The new Fairfield City HQ (FCHQ) community business hub will be open for your business when Public Health Orders allow.

FCHQ is a dedicated premises in the heart of the Fairfield CBD, established by Fairfield City Council to support businesses, in all sectors, and at every stage of development. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a start-up enterprise, a home-based business, or an established small-to-medium enterprise, FCHQ has services to assist you in operating your business.

Containing workspaces, hot desks and meeting rooms that can be leased from half a day and longer, as well as kitchen, photocopying and printing facilities and high speed Wi-Fi onsite, FCHQ has everything you need to conduct business. You’ll also have access to a green screen video space and an audio recording room to create marketing and promotional material and access to resources, networks and expertise.

For more information call 9725 0899.

FAIRFIELD CITY HQ IS READY TO OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

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Liberty Swing at Deerbush Park

WARMER WEATHER IS HERE! DISCOVER YOUR LOCAL PARKS Council has about 200 parks across the City for residents to get out and about and stay healthy.

With the warmer weather, now is the best time of year to explore all that’s on offer.

We have parks for the really young and parks, such as Fairfield Adventure Park, for teens. There is our acclaimed all abilities Deerbush Park at the Showground and when Public Health Orders allow Aquatopia and the new synthetic futsal courts at Emerson Park will be open.

To find a park near you and what it has to offer visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/parks.

Please use our parks safely and follow all Public Health Orders.

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Aquatopia, Prairiewood

Deerbush Park Opening

Emerson Futsal Courts

Bonnyrigg Park

Splash Pad at Deerbush Park Koonoona Park

OPENING NOVEMBER

Wave pool, Aquatopia

TAKE THE 20M PLUNGE IF YOU

DARE!

AQUATOPIA WILL OPEN WHEN PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS ALLOW FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION WWW.FAIRFIELDCITYLEISURECENTRES.COM. AU/AQUATOPIA PRAIRIEWOOD LEISURE CENTRE | PRAIRIE VALE RD PRAIRIEWOOD | 9725 0337

Our City’s splashtacular 55 metre wave pool will open when Public Health Orders allow, bringing an exciting taste of the beach to Fairfield City.

The wave machine is ready to go and Council has also installed more cabanas, palm trees and umbrellas – recreating the beach environment. There is also a covered stage area for outdoor events – including moonlight cinemas, as well as more bathrooms.

The $12 million wave pool will feature surfable breaking waves, allowing families to learn to surf as well as providing a fun and safe beach experience, without the need to travel long distances.

The wavepool is funded by Fairfield City Council and the Federal and State governments through the Western Sydney City Deal Liveability Fund.

NEW CAR PARK FOR CABRAMATTA DUTTON PLAZA CAR PARK The new environmentally sensitive Dutton Plaza Car Park is open.

The car park provides much needed car park spaces, improving accessibility to the town centre for shoppers and retailers.

The car park allows for an additional 350,000 parking visits per year and is part of Council’s commitment to support the community and local businesses in the vibrant Cabramatta Town Centre.

ADDITIONAL 219 CAR PARK SPACES Taking the total car park spaces to 991 DESIGNATED LOADING AREA Located on the ground floor for service vehicles (height clearance 3.4m) MORE CONVENIENCE FOR YOU • New toilet and parents room • New lift and pedestrian walkway • Electric car charging stations • Bicycle parking • More public seating CNR HUGHES STREET AND DUTTON LANE, CABRAMATTA Enter off Hughes Street

MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE

- Remote access and re-purpose of club house to provide a sports community hub -Resurfacing and relining of netball courts to meet standards.

OPENING UP

- New substation to increase lighting levels.

- Double synthetic football pitch (that supports AFL and cricket)

- Upgrade southern amenities building ot provide female friendly facilites

UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Remote community access for 4 tennis courts.

Canley Heights upgrades Council has been upgrading the Canley Heights Town Centre and adding street overflow parking.

Stage 1 works sees upgrades to the footpath and street lighting on Canley Vale Road between Derby and Peel streets.

The footpath is receiving a facelift with new paving treatments, and the smart street lighting will be a first for Fairfield City.

Also being installed is CCTV, 5G Wi-Fi and audio and power outlets.

Council has also started converting two more laneways into overflow car parking spaces, which will assist shoppers during peak periods, adding to the hundreds of new spaces over the past few years.

This is part of a program where Council has made a big investment in building thousands of new car parking spaces across the City, including Cabramatta, Fairfield, Canley Vale and Prairiewood.

Showground Pavilion Work is almost complete on the new $10 million pavilion at Council’s redeveloped Fairfield Showground.

The 1,000 seat pavilion is being built next to the Parklands grandstand and will overlook the newly created elite turf playing field.

It includes tiered seating, athlete change rooms and amenities, kitchen and canteen facilities, ticket booth and community spaces.

The pavilion is being built thanks to a $7 million grant from the NSW Government and a $3 million investment from Fairfield City Council.

Work is due for completion in the next few months.

COMING SOON

Endeavour Sports Park

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There is no doubt that following the significant upgrade of sporting facilities at Fairfield Showground and other locations across the City, our community expects the best sporting fields.

Council has begun planning on upgrading the popular and well used Endeavour Sports Park in Fairfield West to make it a high level grass roots sports precinct.

The upgrade will mean there is something for everyone with a wider range of sporting activities able to take place as well as ensuring existing users also benefit from improved facilities.

In addition to upgrading the grassed playing areas and netball courts, Council is considering investment in features such as a synthetic football pitch, multi-purpose sport courts, upgrade of the amenities building and clubhouse and improved lighting. The improvements could also include upgrades to the car park, outdoor gym equipment and bicycle and walking paths.

DESIGNING UNDERWAY

Cabravale Leisure Centre upgrade Council is transforming Cabravale Leisure Centre into a specialised health and wellbeing precinct, to enhance the centre’s existing facilities and services. It will be a one-stop shop for seniors, people with disabilities and people recovering from health conditions.

Upgrades will include: •

a new pool for more specialised fitness and rehabilitation programs

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the expansion of the gym, with improved accessibility

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an innovative indoor/outdoor gym space for boot camps and other activities.

Council is currently developing concepts for the Master Plan that will consider a number of different options for this project and will engage with the community to ensure the centre meets today’s expectations and the future needs of the community.

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The Avenue fitness park

Council will build a fitness precinct at The Avenue in Canley Vale and will finalise a concept plan this financial year.

The fitness precinct could contain elements such as a modular (up and down gradients) track circuit for walking and running, dual sports courts, inclusive fitness equipment and a sprint track.

The fitness park will be a recreation space for children, teens and adults to come together and undertake healthy activities in a unique and fun environment.

Whether you are young, old, already fit or just getting into exercise, we are committed to making sure there are plenty of options for you to get out and be healthy and active with your family.

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Council has received the first milestone of the NSW Government’s Public Spaces Legacy Program funding for the planning and design of upgrades to Bareena Park, Canley Vale, and Fairfield Heights Park, Fairfield Heights.

The upgraded parks will add to Council’s recent investments in super parks such as Deerbush Park and Koonoona Park, so that families have the opportunity to get out and about and be healthy.

The playgrounds and fitness equipment at each park would include something for 1. Main Play Feature - CUSTOM everyone with features such as toddler play Unique play feature with great uniqu climbing elements, large external st equipment, custom picnic shelters, cycle paths, climbing frames, all abilities play equipment, scooter tracks, natural play areas and green spaces.

2. Secondary play equipments

AROUND OUR CITY NEWS AND EVENTS

FOOTPATHS

Council continues to roll out its $7.9 million investment in new and upgraded footpaths, kerbs and gutters this financial year.

Residents joined our Open Libraries free online Family Trivia Night to have some fun and win prizes.

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ouncil will soon install decorations at a selection of roundabouts and intersections around the City to help bring Christmas cheer.

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Thank you to the 9,658 residents who responded to our green bin survey. To respond go to fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/greenwastebin

BEAUTIFICATION OF OUR STREETS

Council has been busy beautifying our streets with roadside and roundabout plantings.

Council provides Mayoral recognition certificates to help celebrate special milestones. To celebrate your special occasion, go to bit.ly/3u41Tzw

Council was out and about keeping our waterways clear of rubbish.

In the past year we have removed 290,000 kgs of litter and material.

Fairfield Hospital upgrade Sign the petition now!

Scan the QR code and join the fight to upgrade Fairfield Hospital.

Fairfield City Council continues to fight for our community.

Mayor Frank Carbone joined the team to distribute food to our 11 most vulnerable during COVID lockdown.

ACCESS YOUR LIBRARY @ HOME

FAIRFIELD CITY MUSEUM & GALLERY

Read magazines, newspapers and books, learn with a tutorial or watch movies from around the world and so much more all online and all for FREE.

Visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/library

HOME LIBRARY SERVICE

Paula do Prado Habla Con La Luna / Talks With The Moon, 2021 For those with no access to our online library service, you can still borrow books and have them delivered to your doorstep!

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from this service please call 9725 0333 to register.

IN THE FIBRE OF HER BEING

In the fibre of her being contemplates the role of women as anonymous carriers and preservers of heritage. With fibre as their dialect, these artists speak to their personal and collective histories, exploring legacies of womanhood, female subjectivity, diaspora, resilience and community.

Artists: Atong Atem / Crossing Threads / Monika Cvitanovic Zaper / Julia Gutman / Nadia Hernández / Kate Just / Paula do Prado / Linda Sok / Tjanpi Desert Weavers

Open when Public Health orders allow @FCOpenLibraries www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/library

Visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/FCMG for more information about What’s On at the Fairfield City Museum & Gallery. fairfieldcitymuseumgallery @fairfieldcitymuseumgallery

KERBSIDE CLEAN-UP BOOK ONLINE NOW

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS REMINDER Keep up to date

Households can now book in bulky waste kerbside collections online*.

Get your bulky household waste picked up at a time more convenient to you.

COVID restrictions are constantly changing – keep up to date with the latest changes here

www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/kerbsidecleanup

Find the rules in other languages here

ACCEPTED ITEMS

*Two free kerbside collections per household per financial year.

COVID-19 vaccination program

Electronics Televisions, computers, heaters, lamps, fans etc.

Metal appliances/white goods

Fridges, dryers, ovens, iron, toaster, mixer, vacuum etc.

Mattress

Speak to your doctor to book your COVID-19 vaccination, or check your eligibility and book your vaccination appointment here

Maximum of 2 mattresses per collection.

Couches, chairs, rugs, beds, cabinets, drawers, tables, desks etc.

1.5m

Household furniture

Garden waste

Branches, plants, clippings etc.

Household goods / loose items Toys, prams, clothing, linen, crockery etc. Loose or small items in boxes or bags.

Loose items must be tied in bundles no longer than 1.5m in length. Ensure stumps and logs do not exceed 30cm in diameter.

STAY UP-TO-DATE

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM The Community Development Grants Program provides funding to not-for-profit community organisations that are based and/or operate within the Fairfield local government area and/or principally serve Fairfield residents.

There are two rounds (March and September) each year.

For more information email grants@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND Council and other external bodies provide a variety of grant and funding opportunities throughout the year to support community achievement in a number of social, sporting, cultural and environmental initiatives.

The diversity in grant and funding opportunities ensures there is something for everyone who has an idea or program that strengthens our community or our environment.

COUNCIL DONATIONS AND FUNDS

Council donations of between $500 and $2500 are available for eligible individuals and community groups. Successful applicants are chosen at the discretion of Council.

CLUBGRANTS

ClubGRANTS is an annual community grant program funded by local clubs, such as RSLs, that receive gaming machine revenue. The grants, next available in early 2022, support community organisations and groups to carry out projects that provide support to people in the Fairfield local government area.

HERITAGE RATE GRANTS

Heritage Rate Grants provide funding of up to $5,000 for owners of heritage items for minor building alterations. Applications open each year in June.

REFUGEE, HARMONY AND YOUTH WEEKS

Grants of up to $1000 (Harmony Week), $1500 (Youth Week) and $3000 (Refugee Week) are available to support community activities that promote and celebrate these weeks.

For more information and to see what you or your organisation can apply for visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/grants.

2022 Australia Day Community Awards Know someone who makes a valuable contribution to our community?

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN • • • • Council’s popular annual Enviro Bootcamp is on again!

FREE fun workbook and activity kits to do around the home are available online. Stay active while at home!

Children can focus on experiencing the natural environment near their homes, and how to reduce our impacts on the environment through reducing and reusing waste.

Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Volunteer of the Year Sports Achiever of the Year

For more information call 9725 0222 or visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov. au/australiaday Applications close on Friday 5 November 2021.

To download the activities visit our website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/EnviroBootcamp.

Subscribe to City Connect Receive a digital weekly newsletter

Fairfield City Leisure Centres has some great yoga and exercise workouts that you can do at home to keep your body and mind healthy and invigorated.

Visit the Leisure Centre’s Facebook page @fairfieldcityleisurecentres

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YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES CABRAVALE WARD

Frank Carbone Mayor of Fairfield City fcarbone@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

9725 0203 @FC.FrankCarbone @FairfieldMayor

Peter Grippaudo Deputy Mayor 0436 299 612

Dai Le 0410 899 787

Kien Ly 0412 564 388

Adrian Wong 0416 535 617

Del Bennett 0409 665 101

Anita Kazi 0412 147 755

Charbel Saliba 0417 708 582

Joe Molluso 0418 440 971

Andrew Rohan 0431 264 990

Sera Yilmaz 0436 434 141

dle@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

kly@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

awong@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

pgrippaudo@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

FAIRFIELD WARD CONTACT US Phone NRS TIS

9725 0222 133 677 (Hearing Impaired) 131 450 (Interpreter Service)

Administration Centre 86 Avoca Road, Wakeley Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Call Centre Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

Paul Azzo 0414 303 175

pazzo@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

dbennett@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

akazi@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

csaliba@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

PARKS WARD

PO Box 21 Fairfield NSW 1860 mail@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au @FairfieldCity @DiscoverFairfield

Ninos Khoshaba 0447 112 210

nkhoshaba@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au jmolluso@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

arohan@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

syilmaz@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

Fairfield City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which the Fairfield Local Government Area is situated - the Cabrogal of the Darug Nation.