Ryde Connector – January 2023

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Our community actions saw over 3,000 people sign my petition which we presented to the Planning Minister, and the Council’s Team took the campaign to the streets of Ryde. The Northern District Planning Panel’s decision was released on 6 December and I was pleased to get the call that the Panel had voted in favour of the land remaining as open space for all to enjoy.

Green space and open fields for sport are now at a premium in Ryde and people are passionate for what is left to remain that way. This is very evident with the entire community’s efforts in fighting this development and I commend every person who participated in this exceptional outcome.

In mid 2018, our community worked hard to stop development and rezoning on T G Millner Fields and it was in mid 2022 that I joined forces again with Ryde City Councillors on their campaign to “Save our Open Space”.

Unfold to see our Community Achievements in Ryde

A Community Newsletter from Victor Dominello MP

Community Achievements in Ryde

Investment in Infrastructure

Defence Technology Hub in Macquarie Park 2010

Rebuilt Meadowbank Wharf 2016

$25m NSW Government Funding for Eastwood Carpark to Ryde Council 2017

Installation of Pedestrian Lighting on John Whitton Bridge 2017

$100m NSW Government Funding for Macquarie Park Transport Interchange 2017

Ryde Hockey field, Macquarie Park Lease Continuation till 2024 2018

Built New Metro Stations 2019

Assisted Council with NSW Government Funding for Meadowbank Skate Park 2019

Seed Funding for Epping Scouts Boatshed, Meadowbank 2020

Confirmed Widening of Victoria Rd (est. 2025) 2020

Renamed Lachlan’s Line

Pedestrian Bridge in honour of Christopher Cassaniti 2020

Opening of Lachlan’s Line 2020

Denistone Station Parking and Accessibility Upgrades 2022

Built new West Ryde Commuter Car Park 2022

Installed Park & Pay in West Ryde 2022

Tennis World $2m Site Reinvigoration 2022

Building West Ryde PCYC Multi-Sports Complex 2022

New Fire station in North Ryde 2022

Communities Plus – Midtown Macquarie Park Planning Phase

Stopping over-development

Petition to stop Meadowbank Foreshore Development 2010

Petition to stop building of Optus Towers 2010

Prevent Allengrove Crescent Development 2013

Stopped Cnr Lane Cove Road and Epping Road Development 2016

Saved Blenheim Park with additional 2,000 m2 open space 2016

Fought Whiteside Street, North Ryde Development 2018

Stopped Development of 63 Storey Tower on Talavera Road 2018

Joined Community against apartment development at Lexcen Place, Marsfield 2019

Successfully saved TG Millner Fields from Development 2022

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Community Achievements in Ryde

Schools

Check Speed Lights at all Schools From 2009

Petition to provide Support for Scripture Classes 2010

Petition for 40 km Safety zone for Kings Road 2011

Italian Bilingual School Opened with $20k for new Playground 2013

Full rollout of School Safety Lights 2014

Saved Ryde High School site from Rezoning 2015

New High School in Macquarie Park Announced 2017

Opened New Smalls Road Primary School 2019

Opened Royal Life Saving and Education Joint Venture for Pool at Denistone East Public School 2019

West Ryde Public School Upgrades to replace all demountables 2020

Denistone East Public School Upgrade to replace all demountables 2021

Eastwood Public School Upgrade to remove all Demountables 2021

Built New Kent Road Public School 2021

Total Rebuild for Meadowbank TAFE 2022

Opened New Meadowbank Primary School 2022

Opened New Marsden High School 2022

Old Meadowbank Primary School Community Space Conversion 2022

New K-12 School’s being built in Lachlan’s line (Peter Board Site) Shovel Ready

Primary Mid Town Mac Park, Macquarie Park Shovel Ready

Community Advocacy

Petition for proposed Clearway on Marsden Road 2011

Saved Tennis World 2013

Saved Smalls Road Playing Fields 2014

Advocated for Community against illegal boarding houses in Eastwood 2018

Saved Macquarie Shopping Centre Ice Rink 2019

Petitioned and achieved redirection of Parramatta Light Rail route 2022

Its been a busy term for the Ryde Office

It has been my pleasure to represent Constituents from Ryde on a variety of issues and concerns to Government Ministers. The issues raised ranged from assistance with personal requirements through to concerns on Government Policy.

Representations are raised after personal meetings, phone conversations, emails and letters.

Correspondence is prepared regarding the issue/s and forwarded to the Minister for review and response.

The information on this page provides you with an insight into the number and variety of representations to Ministers and Council made on behalf of Ryde Constituents.

Council 32.4% Transport, Metro Roads 14.0% Health, Mental health 11.9% Education, Early Learning, Skills 10.7%

Regulation and Innovation, Investment and Trade, Western Sydney 9.1%

Families and Communities, Disability, Seniors, Multiculturalism 4.3%

Premier or Attorney General, Treasurer and Federal Government 3.9%

Planning and Infrastructure, Local Government 3.1%

Energy and Environment 2.7%

Finance and Small Business 2.2%

Police, Emergency Services, Corrections 2.1%

Water, Property and Housing 1.4%

Women, Domestic Violence 1.2%

Aboriginal Affairs 1.0%

“It has been an absolute blessing representing a community that my family has called home for over 85 years and whilst I am sad to be finishing I am also very excited with what the future will hold...”

Victor Dominello MP

My role as Minister

A number of significant initiatives has shaped and improved the lives of many across NSW.

It has been an honour to serve as a Minister in the NSW Government over the last 12 years, particularly over the last four years as Minister for Customer Service.

This year we have delivered a number of significant initiatives designed to make life easier for people and provide a boost to household budgets.

Helping with cost of living

I know it’s a hard time for so many across the community right now, due to cost of living pressures. The NSW Government has more than 70 savings available to help household budgets. We have introduced Dine & Discover NSW, Parents NSW, Stay NSW, Active Kids and recently, the Premier’s Back to School NSW and Before and After School Care vouchers, to help households with their budgets. I encouraged you to visit the Service NSW website and check what savings you may be eligible for. Whether you’re a family, retiree, or young professional, there’s something for everyone. Alternatively, you can book an appointment with a Savings Specialist at the Ryde Service NSW Centre, who can help you identify saving as well as help you claim them. Across NSW, the average saving per appointment is about $750.

Supporting community with new AED register

Access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) within the first few minutes of an out of hospital cardiac arrest can increase on your chance of survival by up to 70%. Around 25,000 people are severely impaired or killed by cardiac arrest each year - the survival rate is only about 12 per cent. In NSW, we now have a one-stop-shop Registry for defibrillators – see https://aed.nsw. gov.au. First responders and bystanders are now able to locate and access AEDs in real-time using a map. If you’re an owner of an AED or you see one that isn’t yet on the map, you can register its location in a few minutes via your ServiceNSW app or by visiting register.aed.nsw.gov.au

Step forward in digital ID

The recent series of cyber-attacks in Australia has underlined the unnecessary, oversharing of personal information. In NSW, we are piloting a world leading digital ID where customers can opt-in to verify who they are without needing to overshare information. NSW Digital ID has been designed with security, privacy, choice and trust in mind. From the pilot, we will receive learnings prior to making a decision on a state-wide rollout.

This is a foundational step in ensuring our digital world is one which puts people and communities at the centre. You can read my foreword on the NSW Digital ID at https://www.nsw. gov.au/nsw-government/projects-andinitiatives/nsw-digital-id/ministersforeword and find out more about NSW Digital ID by visiting https://www. nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/ projects-and-initiatives/nsw-digital-id/ help-support

Making parking more accessible

We’re installing 3,600 sensors across NSW to help improve the visibility of accessibility parking on the PARK’nPAY app. Accessibility parking sensors are now installed throughout Ryde LGA with more locations to go live in the app. Ryde is among the first of 30 council areas across Sydney to integrate sensors into accessible parking spots, with Waverley being the first. The program is the first of a kind in Australia and focusses on ensuring technology is designed for all people and to help make life easier for communities. You can download the app via https://parknpay.nsw.gov.au/

Lastly, I would like to give my sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone in our community. Your support throughout my 14 years in Parliament has been truly inspiring and uplifting. As I will continue to work tirelessly during the remainder of my time as the Member for Ryde, I am determined to make every day left of public

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“ Ryde is among the first of 30 council areas across Sydney to integrate sensors into accessible parking spots

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Parliamentary Valedictory Speech

To whom much is given, much will be required.

Luke 12:48

I have been a member of the NSW Parliament for 14 years. Over that time and throughout my life, I have received so much love and support.

Notwithstanding this support, there have been many times where I have failed, for which I apologise.

Over the past 14 years, we have achieved much – together – for the greater good. My heartfelt gratitude to my family, our team, colleagues and community.

I hope that my almost invisible speck in space and time, has been respectful to the overwhelming and profound opportunities that I have been given for public service.

I wish you every joy and wonder.

Michael Dominello Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Member for Ryde

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