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8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 2 May, 2018 A huge kick from a tiny tot opens synthetic field at hristie ark A erome axale kicked a goal ith the ity of ydes youngest footallers at the opening of the ne all eather synthetic turf footall field at hristie ark in Macquarie Park last Friday. Junior footballers from Gladesville ing infrastructure here in Ryde,” Hornsby Football Asso- he said. ciation teams the Ryde Magic, Gladesville Ravens and the North West Sydney Koalas were at the opening ceremony and challenged the Mayor to a penalty shoot out. “The new facilities at Christie Park will revolutionise the sport- “As we have seen with ELS Hall, synthetic pitches leads to less sportin fitures bein called off due to adverse weather events and ensures that sport can continue to be played all year round.” “I would encourage everyone to come to Christie Park to see the new facilities firsthand that are now available for local sporting teams to take advantage of.” He described Christie Park as one of the most popular sporting venues in the City of Ryde and said he is thrilled the new synthetic pitch will host home fitures for local clubs within the area. “The two new sports fields at hristie Par are the first FF accredited synthetic fields in the City of Ryde, and will guarantee consistent playing surfaces 365 days a year,” he said. “In addition to the all-weather synthetic sports fields at hristie Park, a new tiered seating section for 500 spectators has also been installed and one metre high perimeter fencing introduced around both fields Cork has been used as the infill layer to proide cooler playing conditions, while netting can be found at the rear of the field to prevent balls from entering the adjacent Lane Cove National Park. Christie Park is located at 12 Christie Road, Macquarie Park, opposite Macquarie University. PICTURED City of Ryde Mayor Jerome Laxale was at last ridays kick o or hristie ark the new synthetic tur ootball field which can host ootball in all weather conditions. TWT on-the-sot T Ryde’s Armenians wait and pray as their homeland faces uprising RYDE’S Armenian community is praying for a peaceful solution to the country’s deeping political crisis. Almost a million protestors took to the streets of the capital Yerevan in protest against the ruling elite this week. The protests were sparked by the resignation of veteran leader Serzh Sarkisian as Armenians demand democratic reform in the former Soviet republic. The protests are being led by opposition activist Nikol Pashinyan and Armenian rthodo priests hae joined the rallies in an apparent attempt to prevent possible clashes. “The protestors have been chanting “We are the masters of our country” and that “The head has been chopped off, referrin to Sarkisian’s resignation - “but the body remains and it needs to be removed.” The Secretary of Ryde’s Multicultural Community Centre and a local Armenian community leader Jerry Papikian told The Weekly Times that he does not believe the government has the military might to put down such a large number of protestors. “This is a revolution, the people have risen up against corruption and are demanding democracy,” he said. “I’m very proud of the way the Armenian people have risen up without violence and have attempted what any proud nation would.” Mr Papikian said the revolution could have a profound impact on Armernians in Ryde. “My wish is that, through this revolution, Armenians throughout the diaspera will be granted citizenship in Armenia and that Australia will grant us dual citizenship. “Once Armenia has a proper democracy it will give the western world confidence to inest in rmenia and we will see real change, I’m optimistic this will happen.” Other Armenians who spoke with The Weekly Times said they would be praying for their devoutly Christian country and urged Ryde residents of all denominations to keep Armenia in their prayers. “Armenians have a strong Christian faith ... at the time the protests started we had around 160 people in our community turn up to our church in Chatswood to pray.”” City of Ryde Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM said. “They believe that change can come from peaceful protest and as we have seen, not one bullet was fired, there were no tyres set on fire and there was no (crackdown) on the protest. Armenia inherited a largely authoritarian government after the fall of the Soviet Union and Armenians in eile hope their country will follow the lead of the Baltic nations which shoo off the communist yoke, political corruption and entrenched poverty. But unlike the Baltic nations, Russia has a large military base in Armenia and the Russian military has said that while it was watching unfolding events “very closely” it would not interfere. The ecretary o Rydes ulticultural ounity entre erry aikian raised the restraint bein shown by hue deonstrations in renias caital erean. TWT on-the-sot T Italian mayors are welcomed to Ryde TWO Mayors from the Italian region of Reggio, Calabria attended Tuesday night’s meeting of the City of Ryde Council to pay tribute to the contribution of the local Italian speaking community. Martone Mayor Giorgio Imperitiva and San Giovanni di Gerace Mayor Pino Vumbuca (pictured, right) were welcomed by Mayor erome aale and former Mayor Ivan Petch, who was instrumental in promoting the Italo- Australian friendship agreement, established in 2004. “George is also the President of the Locri Region of Councils which comprises the 42 councils which signed the Friendship Agreement with the City of Ryde,” Mr Petch said. “This agreement recognises the contribution Italians from the region made to Ryde, especially the contribution of the market gardeners.” Mr Imperitiva and Mr Vumbaca both addressed the council meeting and it was Mr Vumbaca who took up Mr Petch’s words of praise. “So many residents from our village migrated from our village to Ryde and we say thank you for the welcome they received,” he said. “You, my fellow citizens are a role model for Italians from all over the world.”
Wednesday 2 May, 2018 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9 NSW GOVERNMENT HOUSING CODE – THE REAL FACTS The NSW Government has made changes to Council’s planning controls that could result in more than 60,000 additional residents in the City of Ryde. The City of Ryde would like to respond to claims made by the NSW Government, in relation to the new Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code and Design Guide. The NSW Government says: Councils remain in control of the type of development that is allowed in their local government area. FACT: The NSW Government has added additional development types, such as Manor Houses (blocks of three or four flats), in low density housing areas despite the City of Ryde’s objection. The NSW Government says: The new code allows Dual Occupancies, Terraces and Manor Houses to a maximum of two storeys only where Council already permits medium density housing. FACT: Council did not permit Terraces nor Manor Houses, and objects to the NSW Government’s additions. The NSW Government says: The new code will apply to all councils across the state. FACT: The new code does not apply to all councils equally from 6 July 2018. The NSW Government says: The Department of Planning and Environment has consulted with stakeholders including the City of Ryde, architects and industry to develop design and building standards for multi-dwellings and Dual Occupancies in NSW. FACT: Council received no response to its detailed objection, which was submitted to the NSW Government in December 2016. The NSW Government says: It is up to the City of Ryde, not the Department of Planning and Environment, to change the permitted areas for multi-dwelling housing if it wishes to. FACT: The NSW Government has made the changes without our consent. The NSW Government has the power to reverse them at any time. The NSW Government says: The code provides clarity and certainty for suburbs because it only allows this form of housing when it complies with the code and Council permits it. FACT: Clarity and certainty existed under Council’s previous controls and all Medium Density Housing developments required council approval. Under the NSW Government’s new code, Medium Density Housing developments will be approved by Private Certifiers without the need for Council approval, with minimal notification and no requirement for any resident objections to be considered. The NSW Government says: The code will allow for faster approvals for much needed housing where Council allows and standards in the code are met. FACT: The City of Ryde has more than delivered its fair share of housing diversity. The City of Ryde’s housing target is significantly higher than any other council in our District and we are well on track to meeting this target without the need for these changes. The NSW Government has already imposed additional residential developments on the residents of Ryde, with minimal supporting infrastructure. This has resulted in traffic congestion and loss of amenity. This latest intervention by the NSW Government is unnecessary, unreasonable and unsustainable. Of greatest concern to Council is the introduction of Manor Houses (block of flats) to the City’s Low Density Residential zones. The new Code comes into effect in the City of Ryde on 6 July 2018. To find out more about how you can ‘Save Our Streets’ visit our website www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/sos or contact our Customer Service Centre on 9952 8222. Customer Service Centre, 1 Pope Street, Ryde NSW 2112 Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 Customer Service 9952 8222 Email: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au www.ryde.nsw.gov.au
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