Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

In recognition of the Biddegal people

Georges River Council acknowledges that the Biddegal people of the Eora Nation are the traditional inhabitants and custodians of all land and water in which the Georges River region is situated. The Georges River, with its rich resources, natural setting and connections to country, is a place that attracted people, and a place where people traditionally gathered.

Council recognises Aboriginal people as an integral part of the Georges River community and highly values their past and future social and cultural contributions.

Georges River Council acknowledges that our future will always be informed by our past. We are committed to respecting Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples. We have adopted the practice of acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of Country at events, ceremonies, meetings and functions. The Georges River Indigenous Reference Group provides a link between Georges River Council and the local Aboriginal community, respecting their right to self-determination and community empowerment.

Contents

2. Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

4. Foreword

6. Executive Summary 8. Introduction

12. A Metropolis of Three Cities – The Strategy for Greater Sydney 14. The Jobs Challenge of the South 18. The Western Parkland City and Aerotropolis 20. Global Sydney 22. The Case for the Southern Aerotropolis 32. Connecting Greater Sydney with 'River Rail' 36. A Post COVID-19 View of the Future of Sydney 38. Building the Southern Aerotropolis 40. Conclusion

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