The Northern Rivers Times
November 16, 2023
12 NEWS
TAFE NSW A FINALIST IN NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS
EXHIBITION OF STATE SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Summerville Solar Farm Application No Location Applicant Council Area Consent Authority
SSD-46982232 7605 Summerland Way, Rappville ESCO Solar Farm 5 Pty Ltd Richmond Valley Minister for Planning and Public Spaces or Independent Planning Commission
Description of proposal Development of a 90 MW solar farm and associated infrastructure, including battery storage and grid connection.
TAFE NSW has been announced as a finalist in the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) for Most Outstanding Travel Industry Training Institution. TAFE NSW is among a list of esteemed nominees, including Helloworld Travel, TAFE Queensland, CLIA Australasia, TAFE SA and Virtuoso. Employment in Accommodation and Food Services is projected to grow by 112,400 (or 13.2%) over the five years to November 2026. TAFE NSW holds a prominent position as a well-established provider of training in this growing industry – with an impressive network spanning 156 learning locations, 22 of which specialise in travel and tourism skills. This nomination follows years of work by TAFE NSW to realign course delivery to offer more flexible training solutions, to prepare students for success in a constantly evolving sector. A hybrid training model of delivery has been adopted, minimising employer down time and providing
About the exhibition An exhibition process allows any individual or organisation to have their say about a proposed development. The Department of Planning and Environment (Department) has received a State significant development application for the abovementioned project. The application, environmental impact statement, and accompanying documents are on exhibition from Thursday 16 November 2023 until Wednesday 13 December 2023. You can view these documents online at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects. At the time of publishing this advertisement, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has not directed that a public hearing should be held. Controlled Action under Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Development in NSW can be subject to Commonwealth legislation, depending on the circumstances. The Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Water has decided that the proposed development – known as Summerville Solar Farm (2022/09366) for Commonwealth purposes – is a “controlled action” under the EPBC Act. The EPBC Act Part 3, Division 1 controlled provisions are Sections 18 and 18A (Listed threatened species and communities). The proposed development (2022/09366) will be assessed under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The assessment will be in accordance with the Bilateral Agreement between NSW and the Commonwealth, made under the EPBC Act. The assessment will be done in the manner specified in Schedule 1 of the Bilateral Agreement. This means the project will be assessed against the requirements of both acts. The public notice for the project may be found at epbcpublicportal.awe.gov.au/all-referrals. Have your say The Department encourages online submissions. To have your say online, search for this project at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects and click on ‘Make a submission’. You will need to log in or create a user account. If you cannot submit online, post or drop your submission to the address below, to arrive before the close of exhibition. If you would like your personal information to be withheld from publication, please clarify this in a separate cover sheet and only provide your personal information in that cover sheet. Do not include personal information in your submission as your submission will be published in full. If you choose to send a paper-based submission, it is important that both the submission and mailing envelope are addressed to the nominated contact person below. Please be aware that if you choose to send a paper-based submission and it is not addressed to the nominated contact person, the submission will not be received by the Department and will instead be returned to sender. Before making your submission: You should read the Department’s: • •
disclaimer and declaration at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/help/ disclaimer-and-declaration; and privacy statement at planning.nsw.gov.au/privacy.
Please call 1300 305 695 if you wish to be provided with a copy. Your submission will be published on the NSW planning portal in accordance with our privacy statement and disclaimer and declaration.
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your name and address (please ensure your personal details are provided in a separate cover sheet if you would like your details to be withheld from publication); the name of the project and the application number; a statement on whether you ‘support’ or ‘object’ to the application or if you are simply providing comment; the reasons why you support or object to the application; a declaration of any reportable political donations you have made in the last two years (visit planning.nsw.gov.au/assess-and-regulate/development-assessment/ planning-approval-pathways/donations-and-gift-disclosure or phone 1300 305 695 to find out more); and a statement indicating you acknowledge and accept the Department’s disclaimer and declaration.
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For more information, including a copy of the Department’s submissions policy, please go to planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/have-your-say. For more information: Contact (02) 9228 6158 or 1300 305 695 Address: Director – Energy Assessments, Development Assessment, Department of Planning and Environment, Locked Bag 5022, Parramatta NSW 2124 or 4 Parramatta Square, 12 Darcy Street, Parramatta NSW 2150.
needs of the industry.” Dr Marcellino says TAFE NSW strives to provide the training needed for the industry to capitalise on opportunities for growth. “Cultural tourism is a significant growth sector for regional NSW, particularly in the North Coast, South Coast and Hunter regions,” he said. “We are helping to create opportunities in this space through courses like a Certificate III in Tourism, with a focus on Aboriginal culture, that includes work placement partnerships with local Aboriginal organisations. We also offer a Certificate III Guiding course, where students learn to conduct tours on Country.” The National Travel Industry Awards are run each year by the Australian Travel Industry Association and are highly regarded. The NTIA recognises excellence in the Australian travel industry, through a process which includes nominating, voting and judging candidates. The ceremony will be held in Melbourne on November 18, 2023.
POP-UP OPPORTUNITY
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learners with a range of study options to suit their work commitments. TAFE NSW has been recognised for its longstanding involvement and responsiveness to the travel and tourism industry. Executive Director Education and Skills, Sydney Region Raf Marcellino says the nomination recognises TAFE NSW’s focus on delivering exceptional learner experiences. “We know the tourism industry has shown impressive recovery following several major disruptions - with tourists returning to the beautiful destinations we are lucky to have here in NSW,” he said. “Our goal is to ensure educational quality at every stage of the learner journey, so our students enter the workforce with the skills they need to thrive.” “Establishing and maintaining close relationships with employers is a key priority - and helps to identify emerging trends and challenges of the industry. We are actively working with Destination NSW to optimise our training for evolving
Grafton Regional Gallery is seeking expressions of interest from cafés, coffee vendors, and retailers, who would like to operate a pop-up at the Gallery over summer. Located in a vibrant regional art gallery precinct and surrounded by stunning heritage gardens, the gallery Café is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multifaceted facility which provides a cultural hub for the Clarence Valley
community and visitors to the region. The café has a fully operational commercial kitchen and servery, with access to indoor seating and two spacious outdoor areas – one in a garden setting, and the other on a deck within the Gallery precinct. Alongside this, historic Prentice House West has generous rooms available with potential for multipurpose commercial ventures including retail or dining.
Grafton Regional Gallery Director, Sarah Gurich, welcomes all ideas from vendors, ‘The Gallery precinct provides great opportunity for retailers to expand their commercial presence and work alongside the enthusiastic Gallery team to deliver experiences for locals and visitors alike. For expressions of interest, please email the Gallery at gallery@clarence.nsw.gov. au or call 02 6641 7300 for more information.
